Ian French, Author at Decoded Magazine

New label, Outre-Mer founded by Sean Johnston releases the Balearic gem, ‘Hardway Bros present The Summerisle Six This Is Something’

Music PremieresJune 24, 2022June 21, 2022

Outre-Mer is a new digital imprint founded by DJ and Producer Sean Johnston. Best known for his decade-long globe-trotting DJ partnership with the late Andrew Weatherall as A Love from…

Peter Lee releases debut album, ‘Out of Place’ on Erratic Records

Music PremieresJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Peter Lee is set to release his debut album on his own Erratic Records imprint. Each beautifully produced track is based on field recordings from nine locations around Scotland. The…

NTIA states that businesses are suffering up to a 40% loss in trade due to rail strikes

Music Industry UKJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022

The rail strikes have had a devastating impact on the theatre, live music and hospitality industries still rebuilding from the fall out of the pandemic. Our night time economy relies…

Model Man releases rework of Debussy on Deutsche Grammophon

Music PremieresJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Model Man was invited by the illustrious classical label, Deutsche Grammophon to reinterpret Debussy’s ‘La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin’, available now as the focus track from the upcoming LP…

Anfisa Letyago releases euphoric new single, ‘Haze’

Music PremieresJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Anfisa Letyago has unveiled her new single ‘Haze’, out on 21st June on her own N:S:DA label. An enchanting melodic dance track, ‘Haze’ combines rich, lucid melodies with euphoric piano…

West London’s favourite underground promotion, Sunday West Soundsystem returns to the Notting Hill Carnival after a 6-year hiatus

Events UKJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Following sell-out day/night events from 2011 to 2017, Sunday West Soundsystem has finally managed to secure the venue they have coveted all these years, the immense Loft Studios in Scrubs…

Toolroom Academy launches INFINITE: A unique multi-effect plugin created to streamline and improve studio workflow

Tech Tech NewsJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Toolroom Academy, the educational platform of the internationally recognised and leading dance music label Toolroom Records releases its first audio plugin, INFINITE. Designed by Toolroom Records founder Mark Knight and…

After years of producing acclaimed names such as Bruno Major, ELIZA and Sam Wills, the enigmatic Phairo emerges as a dance music artist

Music PremieresJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

The enigmatic Phairo newly emerges as a dance music artist after years in high demand producing acclaimed names in other genres such as Bruno Major, ELIZA and Sam Wills. His…

Mix of the Week – Dave Angel at 909 Festival

Featured Mixes TechnoJune 20, 2022June 22, 2022

This week’s mix of the week comes from Dave Angel and his set at 909 Festival located in Amsterdam. Ever since the inception of 909 Festival, it has gone above…

Exclusive Premiere: Soop – Enigma

Music PremieresJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022

The ‘Artmosphere’ series was Qilla Records’ first step into the world of Bandcamp’s supportive system for independent artists and labels, which previously featured re-releases of key tracks from their catalogue….

My Nu Leng announce new record label and residency, Wavelengths

Music PremieresJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022

UK dance music innovators My Nu Leng have unveiled Wavelengths, a brand-new platform encompassing a record label and monthly residency. Kickstarting what is the duo’s 11th year together, Wavelengths aims…

Producer and live act, Nils Hoffmann releases ‘9 Days/Cranes’ on Anjunadeep

Music PremieresJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Anjunadeep welcomes Berlin-based producer and live act Nils Hoffmann to the label with his first standalone release ‘9 Days/Cranes’. He debuted on Anjunadeep in 2019, collaborating with Ben Böhmer and…

Arturia releases FX Collection 3

Tech Tech NewsJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Arturia has introduced the latest expanded version of its production plugin suite: introducing FX Collection 3. FX Collection 3 now includes 26 effects, from classic studio distortion units to cutting-edge…

Exclusive Premiere: Brettina – Spell (Reel People Remix)

Music PremieresJune 17, 2022June 16, 2022

UK soulful house stalwarts Reel People have delivered a delicious sun-kissed rework of Brettina’s jazz-soul single ‘Spell’, filled with trademark key stabs and uplifting grooves. ‘Spell’ features Brettina’s trademark neo-soul…

TSHA returns to Ninja Tune with her long-awaited debut album, ‘Capricorn Sun’

Music PremieresJune 15, 2022June 15, 2022

TSHA returns to Ninja Tune with her long-awaited debut album ‘Capricorn Sun’, set for release on Friday, 7th October 2022. Recorded over the past two years, the record delivers on…

Carl Cox announces new album and collaboration with Nicole Moudaber

Featured Music PremieresJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Carl Cox reveals details of this brand-new artist album, ‘Electronic Generations’ his first record in over 10 years, out 16th September via BMG. With the announcement also comes another new…

Ben Klock announces collaborative EP with Fadi Mohem on Klockworks

Music PremieresJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

After a collaboration on a futuristic NFT in 2021, Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem join forces again, this time taking it back to the base with four classic techno tracks…

Exclusive Premiere: TIBASKO – Traces/Gradients

Music PremieresJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Hertfordshire based DJ/production duo TIBASKO is comprised of Ken Petalcorin and Andy Bowen, two very distinct producers who combine forces to create stunningly subtle music. This attention to detail is…

Exclusive Premiere: Wukah – Flesh

Music PremieresJune 9, 2022June 10, 2022

Wukah has announced the release of his forthcoming debut album ‘Flesh’ via In The Event Of Capture on 8th of July. Originally hailing from Cork, Wukah aka Gavin Desmond now…

Max Cooper shares the video for ‘Solace In Structure’ which is a collaboration with Italian artist, Donato Sansone

Music PremieresJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022

‘Solace In Structure’ is the latest visual project from Max Cooper’s ‘Unspoken Words’ LP. Below is the video and what Max had to say about the collaboration with Donato Sansone….