Record Labels
Interview: Armen Miran summons a masterful remix for XYZ debut
SDK launched onto the scene earlier this year with the release of their first project – What They Want. With a sumptuous blend of heady melodies and signature vocal hooks, the Vancouver-based duo’s debut on TOR rested perfectly at the centerpoint of underground and familiar. As we step into winter’s grasp, we’ve revisited the project... Read more »
Interview: Somethin’ Sanctified provide supreme sounds on the Taqui EP
The British duo Somethin’ Sanctified revolve their sound around analog-drenched house with a touch of lo-fi and disco tones, both timeless and innovative in nature. Simon Mills and Joel Hood each bring a lifetime of production experience and studios brimming with dusty hardwear to their burgeoning collaborative project, and the results simply speak for themselves.... Read more »
Interview: Powel continues to defy belief with his latest sensational project : The Naked Astronaut EP
Ring the alarm – Powel is back! The All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep regular has crafted a space of his own, utilizing an amazing breadth of production class and eclectic influence. His heady grooves remain immensely dance friendly, as the melodies and percussion connect in stunning and unpredictable fashion. He’s already thoroughly beloved by... Read more »
Interview: Darksidevinyl delivers yet another pair of afro-bombs on the Ulu EP
Autumn has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and with it the need for darker tones, punchy drums, and soaring melodies; we’re happy to oblige! Darksidevinyl has established a sterling reputation for powerful afro-house, releasing on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and MoBlack. His TOR debut alongside Ucha, Zaiana, has become an instant classic with... Read more »
Facundo Mohrr closes out summer with a indie-house remix of Mitch Oliver
As the summer eases out of sight, we revisit Mitch Oliver’s first solo EP on the label, Exil. Taking the reins with his own rendition is one of the grooviest gents around – Facundo Mohrr. As one of the most forward thinking producers in the deep & melodic scene, Mohrr has surged onto the international... Read more »
Interview: Cocho debuts on TOR with this summer’s final classic – Are We Different?
TOR and the When We Dip team proudly continue the label’s signature release series with the fourth edition of the Tales of Romance VA. As we continue to set the foundations of TOR’s sound and creative direction, this series showcases the pillars of the imprint in the years to come, and provides an explorative platform... Read more »
Playlist Takeover: Faintface share ambient selection in Breathe: Meditation Playlist
Indian duo faintface made an impressive debut on the SOL imprint this month with an exhilarating six track ambient experience titled ‘In Threes’. To mark the occasion, the rising pair have taken over our chill-out playlist ‘Breathe: Meditation’, delivering a fresh selection of soothing cuts including work from Keaton Henson, Olafur Arnalds, Joep Beving, Alaskan... Read more »
Interview: Floyd Lavine debuts on TOR with heady remix of the classic Zaiana
As summer takes its last two-step, we revisit one of TOR’s most essential tunes to date. Darksidevinyl and Ucha have established a sterling reputation for powerful afro-house, releasing on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Monaberry. Their TOR debut, Zaiana, became an instant classic with its jazz-funk-infused percussive flavor. Afro-house legend Floyd Lavine takes... Read more »
Interview: RAMMÖ & Jim Rider connect on the Brasileiro-tinged Esperança EP
RAMMÖ makes his debut on XYZ alongside a pillar of the label’s output thus far – Jim Rider. The ever-reliable British / French connection is on full display, as the two production partners conjoin their staples of sound, which have graced the likes of TRYBESof, Klassified, and Kindisch. For their first project together, they’ve set... Read more »
Interview: Pedro Capelossi returns to TOR in stunning fashion with the Lost In Translation EP
As August takes its last breath, TOR reconnects with the Barcelona-based Brazilian – Pedro Capelossi. Pedro is an important figure in both the thriving Sao Paulo electronic scene, as well as the quintessential dance community in the Catalonian mecca. Capelossi has launched onto the international scene with a production style rooted in jazz-driven melodic house.... Read more »