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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 »
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 »
Alejandro Mosso’s honest insight into life as a modern producer as he joins XYZ [Interview]
Timelessness is a unique notion within dance music. In the immensely trend-centric industry we find ourselves in, it’s a rare breed of producers who continually create grooves that pay homage to the earlier days of electronic music, while also proving relevant in the modern scene. There are certain kicks and rhythms that shine through whether... Read more »
Jim Rider’s resurgence continues with his debut on XYZ [Interview]
Jim Rider is a seasoned veteran of the industry, and has been a key figure in the London scene throughout the years as both a producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio, Jim has revived his artistic drive in incredible fashion. With a recent release on Lee Burridge’s surging Tale & Tone,... Read more »
Yarni and Nau Leone connect on a sumptuous collaborative track for XYZ [Interview]
Collaboration is at the forefront of XYZ’s artistic vision, and Nau Leone’s partnership with Yarni is a perfect representation of the magic that can happen in a shared studio. Yarni, based in Sheffield, leads a unique pursuit in music, dedicating all his profits to help fund research into Multiple Sclerosis, a disease affecting his mother.... 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 »
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 »
Pablo Bolivar touches upon the ever-changing music industry as he joins Label XYZ family [Interview]
With the release of their second installment in the Dimensions series, XYZ has welcomed back an enigmatic character to the label family, and a crucial figure in the journey of the deep and progressive scene. Pablo Bolivar has been at the forefront of the dance music for over 20 years, with a distinguished melodic, hypnotic,... Read more »
XYZ’s Dimensions series writes second chapter with unique cast
Dimensions is a compilation series focused on bringing together unique artists and select tracks, which resonate with each other beyond just the sound of the music. It is a platform to create forward thinking releases on which artists in the XYZ family, and newcomers with shared values, come together to write their chapter of a... Read more »
XYZ enlists DSF, Fake Mood, Esteble, & Maaruo for debut Diversions EP
Reimagining art is a difficult task. Taking a fully original vision from a fellow artist and twisting it into your own work presents a set of innate challenges. How do you pay the necessary homage to the originator, while also appeasing your artistic intuition? This is a question confronted by producers when pursuing the unique... Read more »