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Berlin Brighton turns 7, we sat down for a quick chat with Markus Saarländer

Featured Interviews UKNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021

As Berlin Brighton turns 7 this week, we caught up with the owner, Markus Saarländer. Having started Berlin Brighton in 2014 with the simple aim of bringing a slice of…

“Balearic DJing is about the journey you take through a collection of music that’s not restricted by trends or populist movements” – Phat Phil Cooper

Featured InterviewsJuly 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Phat Phil Cooper. A legend! The name is instantly recognisable and instinctively linked to the White Isle paradise of Ibiza. Most will know him for his residency at Liverpool super…

WATCH: Iceland’s GusGus and Vök’s Margrét Rán interview

Featured InterviewsFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

After 25 years of music, memories and unforgettable live performances, GusGus unfold into a new era with the announcement of their upcoming 2021 album. Rejuvenated and replete with creative aspiration,…

The definitive story of Renaissance. An interview with Geoff Oakes

Featured Interviews Music IndustryJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

As one of the earliest dance music brands from the UK, Renaissance is a sparkling jewel in the party crown of the world. One name that stands far above the…

Joe Turner talks about his new ‘Textures’ EP

Feature Articles InterviewsDecember 16, 2020December 16, 2020

Born and raised in Croydon, Joe Turner has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young producers around. His self-released debut single ‘Atmosphere’ which was released in 2019…

“Covid forced us to re-focus on ourselves. Since day one we’ve always wanted to work on our live show” – Chambord

Featured InterviewsNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020

The French live duo, Chambord have been creating waves across the electronic music scene for some time and it is absolutely no surprise that their recent live stream has had…

There is nothing better than being creative with no worries about structure, people’s expectations or fitting a template – Carl Cox

Featured InterviewsOctober 30, 2020October 30, 2020

As someone with over 30 years of experience in the game, Carl Cox has no trouble staying ahead of the curve, putting his own unique spin on trends, and finding…

Tim Engelhardt “This album is dedicated to a person in my life”

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Part of a diverse new breed of young producers that get their cues from all sorts of genres and listening situations, Tim Engelhardt still stands apart, having released his very…

“Be authentic, start small, and realise you can make good music even with just a few good samples” – Ian O’Donovan

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsAugust 18, 2020

It’s been a decade since Ian O’Donovan truly announced his arrival on the scene with his sublime Aurora Borealis EP on Bedrock. Undoubtedly a pivotal moment in the Irish producer’s…

“Use your imagination and try to find the sound that is resonating in your head. Know your current tools and hardware to the fullest…” – GIGEE

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsJuly 8, 2020

GIGEE is a name that you may not be familiar with but it is a name you are going to get used to hearing a lot about. She is a…

Andreas Henneberg talks about his 15-hour live stream and the discovery of his own, forgotten productions that have a new lease of life

Featured Interviews Mixes TechnoJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Berlin-based Andreas Henneberg had a pretty remarkable couple of months. First, off he did a 15-hour live stream DJ set playing only his own productions, and an idea was born….

“I’ve finally found a sound I feel most comfortable with and I can be very expressive now within my music… very melodic, but not just for the sake of being melodic” – Tim Green

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsJune 15, 2020

Tim Green’s ability to effortlessly manoeuvre and experiment across the spectrum of electronic music has never been more evident than it is today when he is not only an artist…

Valdovinos talks about some of the most influential music in his record collection

Featured InterviewsJune 3, 2020

Valdovinos hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina and has built his profile as a resident on leading digital station Frisky, where he hosts Kermesse Sessions. He also runs a label…

“I think I have finally arrived again as a producer, after my long break behind the scenes, I really have found the instruments and working methods which suit me” – Hannes Bieger

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsApril 29, 2020

Hannes Bieger is an artist that has built a very lefty reputation of late with what appears to be an exhaustive client list that only some artists could possibly…

Funk D’Void is Still Alive: “Asking for anything else is just greedy!”

Feature Articles Featured Interviews Mixes TechnoApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

During a jaw-dropping 30 plus years behind the decks and in the studio, Funk D’Void’s musical career has taken him all over the world. His tracks, like the infamous and…

“I don’t want to release too many EPs and on too many different labels. I’m focusing only on Lost Miracle and All Day I Dream for now. I want to keep this tight and family like” – Sebastien Leger

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Sébastien Léger is an artist that continues to make his mark on the global dance community after over 20 years with his distinctive thought-provoking sounds and moving DJ sets. With…

Aidan Doherty gives an insight into running the hugely successful Warm Up events and discusses the upcoming Warm Up Festival

Feature Articles Featured InterviewsJanuary 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Warm Up is a London based community that is bringing some of the finest underground parties to the South of England whilst showing off some of the most forward-thinking artists….