Brutalismus 3000’s latest EP, Goodbye Salo, showcases the Berlin duo’s evolution within the electronic music landscape. This six-track offering presents a refined version of their signature sound, blending aggressive rhythms with pop sensibilities. The opening track sets the tone, immediately immersing listeners in a high-octane atmosphere. Throughout the EP, Victoria
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
On paper, James Blake and Lil Yachty are an unlikely duo. Yet, their collaborative album Bad Cameo proves to be an intriguing (albeit uneven) exploration that pushes both artists into new sonic territory. The record attempts to blend Blake’s signature ethereal production with rapper Yachty’s evolving R&B vision, and when
From the acerbic bass-hop of her breakthrough EP Alias, to the softcore europop of her (sorely underrated) debut album Nymph, UK rapper and vocalist Shygirl has cycled through many styles. But it’s dance music where she’s always felt most at home, her audacious persona a natural fit in the lineage
When English music duo Zero 7 wrote the song Don’t Call It Love with collaborator Swim Surreal over a decade ago, they had no idea they were sowing the seeds of what would eventually materialise into the trio’s new album (and Swim Surreal’s debut), In The Half Light. In
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
For most artists, tours are times of focus and endurance, challenging passages of time where everything is channeled toward one thing alone: the show. For DJ Lag, the extensive global trek supporting his acclaimed debut album Meeting With The King was a transformative experience. The South African producer and innovator
Peggy Gou’s long awaited debut album I Hear You arrives with promise, but on the back of such an extended rollout, some tracks feel less fresh. The South Korean-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer showcases her journey from underground favorite to global dance music sensation, yet the album’s lack of cohesive
For New York-based DJs and producers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield, history is a lens through which to view the present. Their popular Coloring Lessons events are rooted in homage – recalling the culture and approach of formative house events like The Loft and clubs like Shelter, while remaining in
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
