All posts by Sam Cooper
MIX344: DESNA
Previous releases for Set About, Tronic, Octopus Black, and other highly regarded techno imprints have given American DJ & producer DESNA a firmly planted springboard...
Premiere: Javi Lago – Hydrogen
Spanish techno producer Javi Lago makes his inaugural appearance on Argentine imprint Retórica Records, releasing a brand new 4-tracker titled ‘Hydrogen’. Previously his tracks have...
Disclosure announce new album ‘Alchemy’
The sibling duo of Guy and Howard Lawrence have announced that the release of the fourth Disclosure album will arrive this week. ‘Alchemy’ will come...
MIX342: Nicolas Masseyeff
French selector Nicolas Masseyeff has been refining his craft for more than three decades, and is now widely regarded as one of the elite among...
Johannes Brecht launches ‘0b16a9’ label with multi-EP release
Previous releases on genre-topping record labels such as Diynamic, Siamese, Kompakt, and Poker Flat Recordings, have primed German artist Johannes Brecht with all the necessary...
Interview: Quivver on ‘Liquid Nights’, working with Dave Seaman, and more
DJ & producer Quivver has been a long standing contributor to the UK house scene for many years, pushing his club-focused sound via record labels...
Premiere: Hardt Antoine – Many People Dem
Hardt Antoine returns to German indie dance and house imprint TAU for the second time. Following on from his ‘Protektor’ original which came out last...
Markantonio talks new ‘Fusion’ EP, AnalyticTrail, and more
Neapolitan DJ, producer, and label boss Markantonio has been a mainstay among the leading names in Italian techno for more than two decades now, and...
Premiere: Basti Grub – Whoomp
German DJ & producer Basti Grub has become a mainstay amongst the ranks of infectious European house music across the past decade. Previous releases have...
Jayda G releases new album ‘Guy’
Jayda G has risen to the top of the music game faster than almost anyone this side of 2020. Since releasing her debut album ‘Significant...
Tudor & Caroline Byrne link up for ‘Wish I Didn’t Miss You’
Thriving Welsh house producer Tudor has seen a pretty impressive reception to his upbeat, energy-driven brand of UK house music. Past releases have seen him...
Just Geo returns to DWNTHRD for ‘Connection’
House and electronic producer Just Geo makes a statement with the release of one of his most impressive productions to date in ‘Connection’. The London-based...
Premiere: Zeynep Erbay – Dream Of You
Known for her previous work on labels such as Soul Clap Records and Compost, Zeynep Erbay’s latest release showcases her growth as a producer and...
Victor Calderone & Avision relaunch MATTER+ with ‘Chemical’ EP
Influential American selector Victor Calderone has a track record that speaks volumes about his success over the past 20 years. His work is regarded by...
Ana Rs makes impressive Symbolism debut with ‘Take Me There’ EP
Ana Rs has hit the ground running with her first release on Ben Sims’ Symbolism. Her five-track ‘Take Me There’ EP showcases the Montenegrin producer’s...
Balance series returns with Tim Green mix
The much-loved Balance compilation series has returned following a three-year break, with Tim Green at the helm for the 31st edition. The UK producer and...
Kobosil celebrates 10 years of R Label Group with events in Berlin, London, and more
Berlin-based techno imprint R Label Group and its esteemed founder Kobosil are gearing up to celebrate the labels 10th anniversary in style with a series...
Premiere: Adam Kaase – Ego Omnia
The realms of Brazil and Spain unite for the latest release from Axel Valley’s Terranova Records, as Adam Kaase debuts on the Barcelona-based label with...
Premiere: Oliver Osborne – More Than You Need
Eddie Niguel’s Singapore-based Integrity Records imprint has seen some impressive releases over the years, with music coming through the label from Greg Gow, Whitesquare, The...
40 Questions: Audiofly
The Spanish double act of Audiofly have seen an incredible amount of success over the years, releasing their unique style of deep and tech house...
Premiere: Argia & Jepe – Salitre
Spain and Portugal unite as two of Europe’s most exciting emerging production talents, Argia and Jepe, team up for their latest studio release, ‘Salitre’. ‘Salitre’...
Premiere: Aldebaran ft. Laurent Wood – Fear
Italian club music is thrown into the spotlight as DJ & producer Aldebaran makes his debut appearance with the Adana Twins’ owned TAU imprint. Previously...
Premiere: JASSASS – Mansa
Scena_731 Recordings welcomes the return of Budapest-based DJ & producer JASSASS, who returns to the label following his past appearance for their ‘Contaminated Culture Part...
MIX334: VONDA7
Polish-born DJ, producer, and label boss VONDA7 brings the 334th mix to our series this week. As the owner of the art | werk record label,...
MIX333: Weska & Charles D
Two of North American techno’s most consistent artists collaborate for our latest series mix, as New York-based Charles D and Toronto-born talent Weska join forces...
Interview: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith on making ‘RUIN: It’s Not Just Music’
For many artists, making one album is enough of an endeavour to define a career, with a second often arriving only after their debut finds its audience. Kaitlyn Aurelia...
MIX420: Nandu
Nandu returns to our mix series more than a decade on from his first appearance for MIX088 back in 2016, this time handling curation duties for MIX420. The Dannish...
Eoin DJ announces five-track ‘We Need It’ EP featuring Kim Ann Foxman remix
World of Worlds label head Eoin DJ steps up for the imprint’s third release, following music from Maruwa and Bella Sarris. Their five-track ‘We Need It’ EP was written...
Premiere: Futuristant – Feels Like A Circus
Futuristant returns to Obscura Music following a remix for Cafius and Victoria Rawlins’ ‘Stars Are Kind’ back in March, and an August collaboration with Berny titled ‘Movin’ In’. Releasing...
