The sudden loss of UK producer SOPHIE four years ago is one of dance music’s most painful tragedies. The Scottish born visionary was poised to change the face of pop and electronic music, with her singular sound and innovative approach to the art of noise making. SOPHIE’s loss was made
Burial and Kode9’s latest split EP, Phoneglow / Eyes Go Blank, marks a significant, if somewhat contentious, moment in the evolution of both artists’ sounds. While paying homage to their UK electronic music roots, this release also highlights a potential creative tension, particularly in Burial’s work. The polarisation caused
We spoke to Budapest-based multi-instrumentalist babapiros, about his latest release ‘Heaven Sent’ with daniel aron and HALOSARA, his musical journey so far as well as his creative process. Long-time collaborating musicians daniel aron, babapiros and HALOSARA released their debut single ‘Heaven Sent’, on June 28 2024 via Budapest-based Théque Records. The
We spoke to up-and-coming Pop-rock superstar Raquel Kiaraa about her latest single ‘Swim In Our Ocean’ released on June 28th, 2024 via Sono Rak Corp, the inspiration behind her music, as well as how she creates her unique sound. Raquel’s emotive single premiered and received acclaim from notable tastemaker NOTION. Her
Life begins in medias res – its head spinning horns warping into focus through bulbous filters, as if we’re entering the party at its peak. The latest single from Jamie xx and another taste of upcoming album In Waves (due in September) continues the UK producer’s foray into euphoric, sexy house
Celebrated German electronic music maestro Ben Böhmer has announced his inaugural studio album in three years, titled Bloom and slated for release on September 27th, 2024 via Ninja Tune. Alongside this exciting revelation is the debut of his latest single, ‘Best Life’, featuring Berlin-based singer-songwriter duo JONAH, and the announcement
We roundup our picks for the must hear releases of the week. Listen to our selections below. Jessie Ware, Roísín Murphy – Freak Me Now Rejoice! The collaboration we have always dreamed of is here. Two of the disco revival’s most revered queens, Jessie Ware and Roísín
While most of Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy’s recent singles from upcoming album Hit Parade have found themselves invested in breezy, big band disco-funk, You Knew positions itself firmly in electronica. Helmed by Hit Parade’s executive producer and Murphy’s frequent collaborator DJ Koze, You Knew makes use of Koze’s instinct for
American electronic music duo Odesza have found themselves mostly on the darker side of chillwave and downtempo, best known for their sweeping, cinematic pieces of minimal tech that are as propulsive as they are introspective. Sonically opposite is Emile van Dango, AKA Yellow House, the Cape Town indie folk artist
In 2018, fabric concluded its iconic FABRICLIVE mix series with its 100th edition, helmed by Kode9 and Burial. Bringing together two of the UK’s most prominent and uncompromising dance music avant gardists was a stunning hattrick of a finale, one that fabric looks to reconjure with their latest fabric
