🇫🇷 La version française de cet entretien est disponible ici. Tucked away between an industrial zone and a slice of paradise on the banks of the Siagne river, it is in Mandelieu-la-Napoule that the Decadance collective has, over the past six years, established itself as a cornerstone of France’s independent
Alex Costes and I met in the most unexpected and most musical way. A Thursday night in Paris, at Spootnik: him behind the booth, me on the dancefloor, with music as our first conversation. The magic of a set often happens when you least expect it. That night, the surprise
When sexy.selektor reached out to offer a mix for our podcast series, it only took one look at his Instagram to know he was a perfect match. From his base in Gran Canaria, he wanders through the deeper corners of the internet, in search of music and visuals that resonate
Eva has a knack for finding beauty in unexpected places: a glint of light on a wall, an old record abandoned on a Berlin sidewalk, or a track hidden deep in a dusty Discogs listing. Her musical world is fueled by relentless curiosity, shaped over years spent chasing sounds and
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
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
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
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 SaarbrĂĽcken, just
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
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
When she’s not busy shaping young minds in the classroom, Norfn is spinning house and downtempo at various venues across Northern England, with a particular focus on her current base in Leeds. Renowned as a bastion of house music, the city owes part of its contemporary musical heritage to collectives
Only quite recently did I start delving deep into the contemporary Belgian electronic music scene, realizing how central and defining it has been for my musical obsessions over the last few years. The amount of talent I discovered along the way has been truly remarkable, showing that Belgium still stands
For about fifteen years now, I’ve closely followed the journey of Ed Isar. His work influenced me way back in the early 2010s when he was writing articles on Get The Curse, by far the best French electronic music blog at the time, and a true lighthouse for an entire
Dju:n hails from Brest, a rave stronghold that has been hosting the legendary Astropolis for almost 30 years, considered the oldest electronic music festival in France. As part of a young generation of DJs who continually blur the boundaries between styles, she quickly stood out for the density of her selections
Andrey Ramonov stands as one of those rare DJs who seem comfortable in any style of electronic music. A quick glance at his online mixes demonstrates how eclectic his record collection is: traversing from jungle to downtempo, ambient to deep house, it becomes clear there is no style the man
San Francisco and the Bay Area have undoubtedly had a profound impact on the world we live in today. From the hippie movement of the 1960s to the technological breakthroughs developed in Silicon Valley, this region has been a hotbed of innovation, creativity and change for many years now. However,
With a career spanning three decades as a DJ and producer, James Dean Brown has more than one story to tell. Growing up in Frankfurt in the early 1980s, he formed a small group of aspiring electronic musicians alongside now established names such as Uwe Schmidt (atomTM), Tobias Freund (Tobias)
Trace A Line Podcast (2009-2016 Archives)
Seven years after the end of Trace A Line, we are starting a new project focused on electronic music today. It is called Early Reflections, and this is the first post on our new website. The idea is to keep sharing electronic music in all its forms and spotlight the
