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Ian O’Donovan inaugurates XYZ Tapes series
Irish producer Ian O’Donovan has been a critical contributor to the XYZ family since its early inception. He is an exemplary producer with revered releases also on the likes of Drumcode, Tronic, Bedrock and more. Ian has a unique ability to capture diverse soundscapes, taking listeners from dark and ethereal to uplifting and groovy in... Read more »
Lost In City returns to SOL with cinematic soundscape ‘Memories, Music & Everything’
Canadian talent Lost In City follows up a sublime debut on Anjunadeep’s Reflections imprint with a highly anticipated return to SOL. ‘Memories, Music & Everything’ marks the first step in a thrilling journey to come. The delicate, cinematic soundscape is the first taste from Lost In City’s upcoming debut album ‘A Little Dose of Inspiration’,... Read more »
Interview: HOVR connects with the mysterious Conté on his TOR debut
As we hit the year’s primetime weeks, we’re thrilled to welcome a TOR debutant to the imprint. Conté, an alias for someone you likely know well, arrives in immense style with a gorgeous cut for blissed-out summer moments. Tendo rests upon delightful piano chords and rhythmic rotations. Building in its imposition, Conté’s drums open wide... Read more »
Interview: Motip White returns to XYZ with a punchy pairing on the Long Shadow EP
Motip White continues to chart his own course as we welcome him back to XYZ. The Cologne-based producer has never settled for the predictable norm, working his way through projects from all corners of the musical landscape on his eclectic journey. With releases on the likes of Innervisions & Correspondant, Motip’s productions drip in analog... Read more »
Eduardo McGregor returns to TOR with the all-original Tal Vez Soñar EP [Interview]
As the spring soars into supreme summer, we’re thrilled to welcome Eduardo McGregor back to TOR for his second EP on the imprint. The Mexican maestro has graced the likes of All Day I Dream, Sudbeat, TRYBESof, Tale & Tone and Kindisch, showcasing a knack for global grooves, percussive rhythms, and rich melodies. He’s a... Read more »
Interview: Darksidevinyl & Ucha deliver another summer classic in ‘Samba Do Brazil’
Following last year’s summer classic – the jazz-funk-infused Zaiana – Darksidevinyl & Ucha reunite for a new offering brimming with festival flair. The two have established a sterling reputation for powerful global grooves, releasing chart-topping numbers on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Monaberry. Marking their return to TOR, Darksidevinyl & Ucha harness Brazileiro... Read more »
Introducing DIPP: Our new Music Publishing initiative
The Dip family is very happy to unveil the launch of Dip Publishing. DIPP is a new publishing initiative specialised in Electronic Music, which seeks to provide its select family of artists with the capacity to maximise the financial return from their art. It offers musicians the comprehensive collection of mechanical and performance royalties, whilst... Read more »
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 »