XYZ
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 »
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 »
SOL Sessions 009 – Jessica Saves (Ambient Series)
Barcelona pair Jessica Saves made a captivating debut on SOL earlier in January with a mesmerising three-track ambient release titled ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’. The release showcased a world of its own, fusing blissful synth-work and an inimitable atmosphere in an evolving cosmic journey. This week, the rising duo pick up the mantle in SOL’s... Read more »
Interview: Nick Scofield returns to TOR with his afro-tinged Foggy Night EP
Nick Scofield continues to craft a sound of his own. Centered around a backbone of sturdy grooves, he explores realms of melodies both retro and futuristic. With a pair of appearances on our Tales of Romance series, as well as the timeless Highway 1 EP gracing TOR last year, Scofield has built a hearty foundation... Read more »
Interview: DSF returns to XYZ with remix of Koelle
Germany’s Koelle made his XYZ debut last year in alluring fashion. The classically trained musician out of Ingolstadt collected a stellar team on the Fall In Time EP, with vocalist Margret and producer Into The Ether each deeply involved throughout the release. After a raucous applause for the original material, we are thrilled to revisit... Read more »
The Journey So Far: An interview with Jessica Saves
Barcelona duo Jessica Saves are fresh from their debut appearance on SOL. The rising pair dropped a scintillating three-track EP that is the perfect accompaniment for the journey to outer realms. ‘Weekend On Alpha Centauri’ blends lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples, while coating the cuts in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly... Read more »
Jessica Saves debuts on SOL with three track ambient release ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’.
Jessica Saves makes a scintillating SOL debut this January with an intricate three track release titled ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’. The title cut sets the scene immediately, coating lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly palpable. ‘Final Approach’ paints a picture of its own through the... Read more »