Interviews

Washington D.C.-based Enamour has become a definitive name of the dance floor, creating masterful soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infuse dreamy melodies of deep house, the potent power of progressive house and the smoldering, alluring momentum of dark techno. Today, he shares with us five tips for the beginner artist who wish... Read more »

Berlin-based, Russian-born DJ and producer Yulia Niko has quickly become a rising star in the house and techno scene. With prominent releases such as ‘Molly & Sally’ and ‘Pura Vida,’ on her roster, the Watergate resident has crafted her own musical style which she terms ‘melodic-minimal’. Coming full-circle, Yulia will now be returning to Miami... Read more »

We sat down with Scottish techno DJ and producer Mha Iri following her recent release on Drumcode as part of their all female Elevate compilation to celebrate International Women’s Day. We got into what influences Mha Iri, her work process, her sound, representation, and more.   WWD: Hey Mhairi, how are you, how has 2023... Read more »

NYC native Cheyne Christian has a pretty special history. He made resident DJ at the legendary Tunnel club when he wasn’t even old enough to drink at the age of 17. A whirlwind career took off with him securing other prestigious residencies at Avalon, Roxy, Webster Hall, touring to Ibiza and producing his debut album.... Read more »

Petar Dundov, born in 1973 in Zagreb, is a Croatian producer, DJ, and record label head. From an early age, he was fascinated with synthesized sounds and the concept of developing new ways of composing. In 1989 he bought his first synthesizer and started creating music while being influenced by the likes of Kraftwerk, Jean... Read more »

Producers are the backbone of any label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ’s development. Our Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label’s journey thus far. Mitch Oliver has cemented himself as a pillar of XYZ’s artistic... Read more »

Aulart, the top online learning platform for electronic music production, is thrilled to unveil its latest offering: a masterclass featuring none other than Brazilian electronic heavyweight Gui Boratto. In this class, you’ll gain exclusive access to the production steps behind his classic track, ‘Beautiful Life’, and learn innovative techniques to revamp and remix your own... Read more »

It’s fair to say that Local Talk – who have been at this game since 2010 – over the years they have regularly delivered the kind of house music (and beyond) that they would only play, listen, and dance to themselves. Mats & Tooli have worked hard to avoid the dangerous traps of following trends,... Read more »

Introducing his raw and melodic sound to Purified Records, Dutch producer Rob Hes delivers his two-track ‘Your Heart’ EP. Setting a melancholic soundscape, the title track paves the way for Jordan Grace’s touching vocals with mystical pads and guiding percussion. Diving deeper into his collaboration with Joey White, ‘Interception’ enters a club dimension with raw... Read more »

We connected with the Montreal-based Zak Lupu, also known as electronic music DJ and producer Simbasōl, to talk about everything he has been up to lately. Designed to trigger and release emotions, his EP “Samsāra” dropped last year, while his most recent EP release titled “INFINIDISKO” is his first stab at the Future Disco and... Read more »