DJ Beluga92
If you’ve ever found yourself lost in a thundering bassline or hypnotized by shimmering synth atmospheres, chances are you’d feel right at home in the sonic world of DJ Beluga92. Hailing from the southwest of France, this project—helmed by Adrien and Elie, co-founders of the LPC collective—blends the raw textures of vintage synthesizers and drum […]
Nicola Kazimir
If you’ve been following the electronic music scene in Europe over the past decade, Nicola Kazimir is likely a familiar name. He is best known as a cofounder of Les Points, a Swiss collective and label that has been further solidifying Zurich’s standing as a key electronic music hub since the early 2010s. Their first […]
Obre
Romania is home to some of the most dedicated vinyl diggers out there, who have played an important role in turning YouTube into the treasure trove of electronic music it is today. If you spend time sifting through the endless supply of house, techno and electro gems available on the platform, chances are you’ll stumble […]
Ume
There’s something special about unexpectedly discovering an incredible DJ on SoundCloud, and finding Ume was exactly that kind of moment. Starting out as a reggae selector in his hometown of Osaka, he expanded his sound throughout the years with several travels across Jamaica, Australia, and Southeast Asia. A turning point came when he stumbled upon […]
Roger 23
When I told Roger 23 that I would be writing a piece to accompany his mix, he offered a single rule: “Keep it simple.” Often seen as a mysterious figure, my interactions with him revealed a generous and passionate artist, albeit with a distaste for self-promotion. Operating from Saarbrücken, just a few kilometers from the […]
Psychick Warriors ov Gaia – Record Of Breaks (1995)
A slow, organic pulse. Sounds of dry percussion echoing from dead angles behind our ears. Sparse cymbals, patient construction of layers, oscillations, nervous flows, and powder of architectural residues. The fibrous bass remains in its groove, a luminous beam guiding us through the dimness of this otherworldly, timeless space, illuminated only by the distant flights of […]
Ikigai
Ikigai’s journey with electronic music began earlier than most, at the tender age of three. When her father, himself a musician, gifted her a Casio synthesizer, she quickly began losing track of time while exploring these strange electronic sounds. This early experience sparked a deep passion for music, which persisted throughout her years growing up […]
Line_out
Line_out has been collecting Drum & Bass records for 26 years, ever since he fell in love with the genre through the “Jungle Tekno 4” compilation in 1994. His collection includes 2,000 references from almost every mutation D&B has undergone since the early 1990s. From Jungle, Darkside, Neurofunk, Techstep, and Drumfunk, there isn’t a single […]
Nostromo Festival
🇬🇧 The English version of this interview is available here. Depuis sa création en 2017, Nostromo s’est imposé comme le rendez-vous incontournable d’une scène à part dans le paysage des musiques électroniques. Caractérisée par un amour inconditionnel pour le son des années 90 et 2000, elle se démarque aussi par une volonté assumée de mélanger […]
Nostromo Festival
🇫🇷 La version française de cet entretien est disponible ici. Since its creation in 2017, Nostromo has established itself as an essential meeting spot for a scene that stands apart in the electronic music landscape. Defined by an unwavering affection for the sound of the 90s and 2000s, it is also stands out for its […]