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Debby Friday – GOOD LUCK

Debby Friday’s debut album, GOOD LUCK, is a genre-fluid, experimental body of work that showcases the Nigerian-born, Montreal-raised artist’s personal growth and emotional depth. The album centres around Friday’s journey from the hedonistic rave scene to sobriety, a journey that is reflected in the album’s duelling themes of love and

Fatima Al Qadiri – Gumar

Gumar, the latest EP from the sensational Fatima Al Qadiri, is a shimmering example of cultural fusion at its best. Her inclusion of Arabic culture and heritage in the otherwise whitewashed sphere of ambient and downtempo is a breath of fresh air, as was her early work which traversed the

Roundup, April #1

From dark industrial bass to new music from a legendary techno act, we roundup our favourite tracks of the week. Listen below.    Shygirl – Playboy / Positions In revealing the deluxe version of her debut album Nymph, UK rapper and pop artist Shygirl has shared remixes of Nymph tracks

M83 – Fantasy

After seven long years, M83’s new album Fantasy has finally arrived, and it’s a sonic journey that sees Anthony Gonzalez going in search of himself. The album marks a fusion of his past selves, blending the shoegaze style of Saturdays=Youth and Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming with some of the unconventional

Enrico Sangiuliano, Charlotte de Witte – Reflection

Enrico Sangiuliano and Charlotte de Witte, the power couple of techno, have finally unleashed their long-awaited collaborative EP, Reflection. Following their viral remix of Age of Love, the EP is a high-octane club-focused affair that showcases de Witte’s frenzied sensibilities and Sangiuliano’s polished finesse. Released under Sangiuliano’s NINETOZERO label, Reflection

I. JORDAN, SHERELLE – M1, M3 // GETOUTOFMYHEAD

When SHERELLE and I. JORDAN met in the green room of Homobloc 2021, little did they know that their shared sentiment of being outsiders in electronic music would lead to the creation of their joint EP. The duo’s Reflections tour, which saw them play back-to-back in a number of queer

Jacques Greene – Believe

Jacques Greene has been stirring up the dance floor for over a decade with his hypnotic blends of garage-y house beats and ethereal vocal chops. His latest release, Believe, however, brings a whole new level of energy to his sound. While Greene’s previous tracks have been dreamy and serene, Believe

Manuka Honey – Machete / 777

I was speaking with a friend recently about the complexities of reggaeton, a genre they claimed to not enjoy not because of the beats, but the often misogynistic and sexist approach to the lyrics and subject matter of mainstream hits. It’s a valid point, one that illustrates how these themes

Roundup, March #3

This week, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fresh, contemporary house music that isn’t afraid to pop off. See what we have on repeat below.    Jessy Lanza -Don’t Leave Me Now  The latest single from Canadian producer Jessy Lanza is her first since relocating to LA, and

Elderbrook – Little Love

Over the past five years, Elderbrook has become a name synonymous with pushing the boundaries of tech house. Approaching dance music with a singer-songwriter sensibility, what Elderbrook actually does is craft a vision of contemporary folk music. Deeply emotive, sometimes pensive, but always beautiful, Elderbrook’s music takes shape as anecdotes

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