Interviews

Little Talk with Ryan Davis
In the wake of a scintillating new remix on the delectable Nie Wieder Schlafen imprint, Berlin-based Ryan Davis joins us to talk through his new release, remix process, and more… Thanks for joining us Ryan! Can you talk us through your remix process? When I hear a song, mainly it is its melody and the... Read more »

Little Talk With Lövestad
Dutch duo Lövestad are fast making a name for themselves with their lush grooves and vibrant live performance. The pair have emerged from the Dutch underground, chalking up impressive appearances with their hardware based live set at the likes of Into The Woods Festival, Welcome To The Future, Wildeburg and Loveland. They have gone on... Read more »

Frankyeffe talks about his label Riot Recordings, hightlights from 2019 and more [Interview]
16th December 2019 sees prolific Rome-based selector Frankyeffe team up with British DJ/producer A.S.H to release their stunning debut collaborative single, ‘Jealousy’ which will be released through the Italian DJ’s own Riot Recordings imprint. Having already racked up an impressive archive of notable releases – We Are The Brave, Filth On Acid, Tronic, Kraftek and Terminal M to name just a few – Frankyeffe’s rapidly expanding back catalogue hallmarks... Read more »

Interview: Ian O’Donovan on his recent EP with XYZ, Irish techno, and his machines
As a crucial figure in the history of the thriving Irish dance scene, and a favorite of the When We Dip team since their early formation in Dublin, Ian O’Donovan is an artist innately connected to the XYZ label. Through an illustrious career, he’s presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as... Read more »

Little Talk with El Mundo & Zazou
El Mundo & Zazou proudly present their EP, “What’s it Gonna Be” on Kindisch. Those who are in the scene longer, will know El Mundo from his former project with Satori back in 2010. After taking a break he returned with much deeper productions and eventually started a duo with Zazou that has been touring... Read more »

Steve Bug talks about the 20 years of his label Poker Flat and more [Interview]
Steve Bug is one of electronic music’s true originals. His relentless commitment to quality – both in his own work and in the many producers he has championed – has made him one of the world’s most revered artists and curators, and along with his label Poker Flat has made a sizeable contribution to building... Read more »

Fabrikate talk about their new album, formative experience, disco and more [Interview]
On their stunning new album Made Me Feel, Fabrikate take a trip back to the glory days of disco, a time when love was the answer, inclusion was the only message worth spreading and everyone was invited. Fabrikate are Francis and Chuck — two guys with similar tastes and interests digging into the past to... Read more »

Leohnart details downtempo’s crucial role within the electronic spectrum as he unveils debut XYZ EP [Interview]
Label XYZ was created to harness a collection of unique artists, sounds, and ideas from across the musical spectrum. Electronic music’s most important quality may be its innate diversity. Given access to limitless sounds, samples, influences, and production techniques, producers are creating a multitude of incredible work. No matter your taste or preference, electronic music... Read more »

Kadosh on his microcastle debut, the state of the industry and more [Interview]
Rising out of Israel’s electronic underground and making their microcastle debut are Kadosh & Nariz. The former sits as one of his country’s most highly touted artists. In relatively short order the Tel Aviv resident has found a home on Innervisions, Watergate Records and Aeon, while also receiving praise from Ame, Dixon, Adana Twins, Frankey... Read more »

Kevin Knapp talks about new music, trend in electronic music, food, culture and more [Interview]
There are few DJs who have as much passion and dedication to this industry as Kevin Knapp. He’s a constant pioneer of the sounds crowds yearn for through his own individual production style and his proclivity for vocal contributions. His stand out vocals first turned heads back in 2012 proclaiming “My Beat Will Control You”... Read more »