Record Labels

Karim Sahraoui reflects on a storied past as he joins XYZ collective [Interview]
Karim Sahraoui is a unique figure in dance music, and his story is a genuinely warm tale of doing things for the right reasons. Guided by family, faith, and Detroit, the French maestro has led a storied career. A trusted comrade to some of electronic music’s most illustrious characters, such as Derrick May, Sahraoui has... Read more »

WhenWeDip launches new label TOR with Wassu’s soaring Andu EP [Interview]
The team behind XYZ and When We Dip is thrilled to depart on a new exploration in the form of TOR. Stemming from our beloved Dancefloor Romancer branch, TOR will serve as a partner for XYZ in the purveying of quality dance music. The driving force behind the When We Dip label family remains providing... Read more »

Jim Rider connects with Mizbee on the stunning Ada EP [Interview]
Looking towards the peak summer season, we are thrilled to jumpstart July with the return of Jim Rider to XYZ. The Brit is a seasoned veteran of the industry, and has been a key figure in London’s thriving scene throughout the years as both a producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio,... Read more »

Ninze & Okaxy ease us into summer with their unique low-key groove [Interview]
Ninze & Okaxy are doing things their way. In a scene brimming with talent, innovation, and eagerness, the Leipzig-based duo have carved out a unique space within electronic music. The laid-back, easy going nature of Tom and Julian is the framework for their productions. They’ve defined their signature sound as Ketapop, harnessing a understated groove... Read more »

Esteble display their easy-flowing nature on the Amazonica EP [Interview]
Dutch comrades Esteble are a duo of producers who remain impossible to categorize. The longtime friends and roommates share an innate sense of groove and melody, utilizing a diverse range of influences bred from their true musicianship. Whether jamming acoustically or producing surging electronic arrangements, Joep and Bram have proven their ability to capture the... Read more »

Interview: Ian O’Donovan showcases masterful range with his Still Waters LP
Through an illustrious career, Ian O’Donovan has presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as Bedrock and Suara. As a catalyst of the surging Irish electronic scene, and a pillar of our label thus far, O’Donovan represents a character at the forefront of XYZ’s ideals and artistic drive. Ian’s sumptuous Mistral EP,... Read more »

Interview: Daniel Bortz keeps it low key in a fast-paced world
Daniel Bortz is a unique figure in the underground scene, gliding under the radar past trends and genre boundaries to a point where he is one of the most respected producers around. At a time when artist’s personalities are often mitigated, simplified, or exaggerated to fill the perceived requirement of social media, Bortz remains genuine.... Read more »

Ian O’Donovan lines up new album ‘Still Waters’ on XYZ
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 »

Jim Rider launches new artist-run label ‘Signs’
Last week saw the release of a terrific EP from a new gem in the deep and melodic space. Jim Rider‘s self-run label presents the amazing El Escorpión EP as Signs’ debut release, fit with a stunning remix from Fluida. Established in London in 2020 by Jim Rider, Signs is a label born from an... Read more »

DSF masters rare blend of funk, melodic, and afro as he joins XYZ in full [Interview]
Greece’s DSF is at the forefront of a surging wave of modern deep house producers, blending sounds from across the international electronic spectrum. He is well known as one of All Day I Dream’s most forward thinking artists, with arrangements focused on groove and rhythm, all the while delighting listeners and dancers with joyful and... Read more »