Interviews

TOR heads back to South America for our latest offering, to one of the most vivacious, eclectic, and musical nations in the world – Brazil. Pedro Capelossi is an important figure in the thriving Sao Paulo electronic scene, yet has launched onto the international scene with a production style rooted in timeless character. After vibrant... Read more »

HOKI is a Montreal-based collaboration, which brings together the talents of Canadian-Armenian producer Varti Deuchoghlian and Australian vocalist Brent McCormick. The pair have fast garnered an international reputation for exhilarating indie electronic ballads, showcasing the best of the melting pot that is Montreal, its people and its music. Following the release of their brand new... Read more »

Brand new label Undisputed Music breaks cover with its first release from German artist Chambray: a slick and uplifting house cut that sets out the label’s stall for delivering quality dance music that will stand the test of time. Chambray is the alias of André Rost who has delivered some dancefloor heaters over the years... Read more »

Kevin Knapp is a force to be reckoned with, a musical heavyweight known for his jackin’ house style and lifelong penchant for standout vocals. With releases on Hot Creations, Dirtybird, Hottrax, Sola, Crosstown Rebels Truesoul, and more, few DJs have as much passion and dedication to the industry as Knapp. He turned heads in 2012,... Read more »

Since 2018, UMEK has produced eight #1 tracks and 46 tracks that charted among Beatport’s Top 100. His label, 1605, launched 13 years ago, is also among the Top 10 labels on Beatport, signing rising talent such as Cosmic Boys, Space 92, and Teenage Mutants. It’s one of the biggest comebacks any techno artist and label... Read more »

Producers are the backbone of a label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ’s development. Our recently launched Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label’s journey thus far. Nobody fits this bill better than Hosini – the... Read more »

Max Ulis makes a debut this month on emerging imprint EARUHAVEIT. Ulis, also one half of Sabota, has played an instrumental role in the building of Vancouver’s underground, curating the likes of Bass Coast Festival and the renowned SLAB Parties. EARUHAVEIT label boss and DJ Due Diligence aka Francis Ledisko takes over the Q&A reigns... Read more »

Toronto’s own Jenner joined us in conversation this week. We discussed her pandemic experience and her musical vision, while also touching on the topic of travel and, of course, looking towards the future. What’s more, the rising DJ, who has built her reputation at standout events like Burning Man, SXM Music Festival in St. Martin,... Read more »

Son of Israel, proprietor of record label ‘Disco Halal’ and an increasingly influential figure in alternative club culture over the past few years, Moscoman has long been dancing to the beat of his own drum. From his beginnings across the dive bars of Tel Aviv, bridging the myriad sounds of his homeland with alien electronic... Read more »

As we enter the somber and chilled autumn months in Montreal, we are lucky to find such warmth in the strength of the local music scene. The city has always been a hub for electronic producers, with a network of support and talent unlike anywhere else in the world. Even when the dance community is... Read more »