Interviews

Family Piknik is a 360° brand including events, music label, management, publishing, & bookings. Founded in 2012 by French DJ Tom Pooks, it has blossomed into a whole family of underground artists and unforgettable moments. To celebrate the collective’s 80th release, ‘Casa De Flamingos V,’ we caught up with the A&R Manager, Ludovic Rambaud, to... Read more »

Progressive house producer/DJ K3SS is commemorating his biggest year-to-date with a string of releases that showcase his knack for developing unique soundscapes. The San Diego-based artist is known for his ability to evoke emotion and transport listeners to the dancefloor – a distinctive style that has garnered him a passionate fanbase and opportunities to perform at some... Read more »

Renowned underground duo Neverdogs are back with their second release of 2024, presenting a blistering new club-ready single, ‘Technology,’ on their esteemed imprint Bamboleo Records. A certified terrace roller, ‘Technology’ is overflowing with Neverdogs’ signature undulating style, with endless layers of percussive drive and punchy grooves. With a nod to the unstoppable rise of AI,... Read more »

WWD sat down with South American talent Melgazzo to celebrate his latest release on Victor Ruiz’s VOLTA label. We find out about his journey into the electronic realm, his sound, and more about the man behind the music. Enjoy! WWD: Hi Melgazzo! Great to have you here! How are you? I’m doing fantastic, thanks for... Read more »

This Friday, electronic music aficionados in Los Angeles will be treated to a unique and deeply personal experience at “Atish100 All Night Los Angeles,” a event hosted by atish. The producer, DJ, and Manjumasi label head, celebrates the culmination of a remarkable series of mixes that have defined his career over the past 14 years.... Read more »

The Bahia that gave Gilberto Gil a ruler and compass is the same Bahia that gave birth to the DJ, musician and producer Processman, a fundamental part of this connection between the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil that makes up the newest release on the Aureum label! The ‘Dendê Funk’ EP is the result of... Read more »

Augusto Yepes is a Colombian DJ/Producer who draws inspiration from his country’s vibrant music scene. He infuses his creations with the infectious rhythms of salsa and carnival music, and is influenced by artists like Keinemusik & Rüfüs Du Sol, the latter of which he has released on their Rose Avenue label recently too. We caught... Read more »

Jonathan Kaspar has just woken up from his pre-gig nap when we meet in the lobby of his hotel, just a few hours before his debut at renowned Stereo Montreal. ‘I’ve heard a lot about Stereo. To some people I know, it’s the best club in the world,’ explains Jonathan, whose all-nighters at institutions such... Read more »

Loot Recordings was born out of a profound love for the music and organically developed from an idea to an actual label. Let’s rewind. In 2014, Kered founded Loot Recordings, a label dedicated to showcasing new talent combined with more established artists. Over the past decade, Loot Recordings has become known for its diverse roster... Read more »

We caught up with the boys behind FooR and label heads of Garage Shared to talk about all things early beginnings, compiling VAs, the current state of NUKG, and everything in between.  WWD: Hey guys, great to meet you! As the head of Garage Shared, what inspired you to embark on this journey with your... Read more »