Interviews

B2B interview with James Solace and Jansons
Two of the UK’s most talked-about producers will be releasing their maiden collaboration on Hot Creations this May, as James Solace and Jansons team up on the Portal EP. The three-tracker marks James’ return to the label, fresh from the sensational Mind Music last year, whilst Jansons makes his full release debut having remixed Ben... Read more »

Nau Leone returns to You Plus One with ‘Universe’ EP
Rising Spanish producer Nau Leone returns to Canadian imprint You Plus One with the standout four track ‘Universe’ EP this month. We’re excited to present an exclusive sliver from the release in the form of a full premiere of ‘Luna’. What’s more, we took five to catch up with the Be Your Own Studio founder.... Read more »

Maxi Degrassi keeps the pristine Argentinian flavors rolling the summer with debut remix on TOR [Interview]
Venturing south to Bueno Aires, we connect with Maxi Degrassi as he makes his debut on our imprint TOR. The All Day I Dream regular is well known for his delightful deep grooves, appearing also on the likes of Melody of the Soul, Hoomidas, and Souksonic. His work cuts through the crowd with a distinct... Read more »

Khen talks about his new EP ‘Maple’ out on Warung Recordings [Interview]
One of the stand-out acts on the Organic House scene has put out a stunning debut release on Brazilian Warung Recordings. We’re of course talking about Khen. The Israeli DJ and producer, stemming from the dance music hotbed Tel Aviv that’s birthed legendary names in the likes of Guy J, Guy Gerber, Roy Rosenfeld, Guy... Read more »

Little Talk with Cioz
The latest instalment in Get Physical’s flagship album series ‘Body Language’ is put into the very capable hands of DJ and producer Cioz. We caught up with the Berlin resident to discuss the LP, his time in lockdown and his hopes for the future. WWD: Hi Alessandro, thanks for taking the time to talk to... Read more »

Whomadewho talks about their new single ‘Mermaids’, their Cercle performance and more [Interview]
In the years since their formation, WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the most important underground bands of their generation. The Danish group, consisting of Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod and Jeppe Kjellberg, has an exceptional sense of emotional depth, heartbreaking melodies and brilliant songwriting, boasting an expansive discography currently spanning a total of six... Read more »

Tokyo’s Boys Be Kko debuts on XYZ with sublime remix for Alejandro Mosso [Interview]
Through a sterling set of releases with Atomnation, as well as on his own imprint Kids Return, Boys Be Kko is one of the most exciting names in electronic music at the moment. The Japanese aficionado is well known for his deep, groovy, and melody-tinged house music, and is also making waves with his self-produced... Read more »

Little Talk with Gene Farris
Gene Farris has been a long-standing player within the house scene for over a decade, rising to the top with releases on the likes of Dirtybird, Defected, Toolroom, and his Farris Wheel Recordings imprint. With a new collaboration on the horizon alongside fellow Chicago native Kid Enigma, the bonafide talent chats to us here at... Read more »

Death on the Balcony harness laid-back house grooves and heady spoken word on their Only Temporary EP [Interview]
For the 30th project on XYZ, a significant milestone for the imprint, we welcomed Death on the Balcony for their debut EP with us. Hailing from Leeds, the British duo have crafted an immense reputation over the last decade for their ever-evolving style in the studio. Centered around laid-back house grooves and heady spoken word... Read more »

Little Talk with Itona
UK electronic act Itona releases You EP. Comprising three original tracks and a stunning remix from Italian duo PALLADIAN, the EP explores various shades of house and electronic and is his most fully realised body of work to date. Itona is the newly launched alias from James Vine, aka ENiGMA Dubz – a creative departure... Read more »