Record Labels
Barcelona’s Jessica Saves back on SOL with ambient two-tracker ‘Escape Velocity’
Spanish duo Jessica Saves make their return to SOL this April, following up on their mesmerising ‘Weekend On Alpha Centauri’ debut with a captivating second instalment. The trip through outer limits continues with ‘Escape Velocity’. Opening the release is ‘Nebula’, which blends soft pads, emotive keys and acid-infused synth-work to create an inimitable cosmic world... Read more »
Raw Main debuts on XYZ with a remarkable remix of Mitch Oliver’s ‘Intrepid’ [Interview]
In the heart of winter, we revisit Mitch Oliver’s first solo EP on the label, Exil. The Montrealer is growing into a pillar of XYZ’s output, while also turning heads on the international scene through his powerful productions. We’ve enlisted a top-tier roster of remixers to take the reins on the original material, and these... Read more »
Perspective: An interview with Montreal-based artist Leohnart
Frenchman Leohnart made an impressive return to XYZ last month, delivering a beautiful four-track EP titled ‘Perspective’ on the SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist showcased his signature introspective touch supremely, offering up a collection of deep and downtempo cuts that fused tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and emotive, entrancing synthwork. This week, we caught up... Read more »
Interview: Helsloot debuts on XYZ with the scintillating Petal Dance EP
XYZ is thrilled to welcome a Dutch aficionado to the label family as 2022 kicks into high gear. Helsloot has made tremendous waves in the last decade working behind the scene with some of dance music’s titans, and his individual projects harness influences from progressive, deep house, disco, and techno. With remixes for the likes... Read more »
Leohnart blends tribal rhythms and lush chords on ethereal SOL debut ‘Perspective’
Frenchman Leohnart makes a highly anticipated return in what is his debut on XYZ’s SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist brings his signature introspective touch to the label with a sumptuous four-tracker. ‘One Day’ leads the EP, offering up a deep journey, which fuses tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and an emotive, entrancing synth-line. ‘Evolution’ expands... Read more »
Interview: LEGATO is back on TOR with a tantalizing trio ‘And Still, I Rise’
As we set forth into the heart of winter, we’re thrilled to welcome LEGATO back to TOR. The Eton Messy regular is waking waves in the international scene with recent offerings on All Day I Dream and Nightcolours, showcasing his distinct indie-leaning sound. The Londoner entered the TOR fold last year in pristine fashion, summoning... Read more »
Indian duo faintface returns to SOL with serene two-track EP ‘Dreamers / Houseplants’
Indian duo faintface make a highly anticipated return to SOL. The ambient pair left a lasting impression with their ‘In Threes’ EP in September of 2021. February 4th sees the pair return to the label with a lush follow-up in two track release ‘Dreamers/Houseplants’. The new EP is yet another stellar exhibition of their signature... Read more »
Q&A Spotlight: Andrew Reynolds talks creative process and DIALNINE debut
Andrew Reynolds is a classically trained, award-winning music producer/composer signed to Ninja Tune and a fixture at the prestigious Secretsundaze Studios. When he is not guiding the next generation of new talent or writing lush soundtracks to pair with visual performances, he’s crafting sublime house cuts for the dance-floor. Reynolds made his debut on Montreal... Read more »
Erdi Irmak returns to XYZ with a tantalizing trio on the Driftwood EP
Erdi Irmak is simply one of the most eclectic producers in the modern deep & melodic scene. The Turk has carved his own path, releasing sensational cross-cultural sounds on the likes of Tale & Tone, Amulanga, and Hoomidas. The XYZ faithful will have grown fond of Erdi’s work on the imprint thus far, appearing on... Read more »
Andrew Reynolds puts remix treatment to Hillel Shabtai’s ‘Jump Up’
Andrew Reynolds makes his debut on Montreal imprint DIALNINE with a sumptuous remix of Hillel Shabtai’s ‘Jump Up’. The London-based producer twists the original sublimely with his signature house touch, turning in a lush, deep cut with an irresistible groove, deft keys and delightful atmospheric touches. Reynolds is a classically trained, award-winning music producer/composer, signed... Read more »