Hyponik caught up with Slackk to discuss the makings of Raw Missions, the balancing act of nurturing multiple projects and much more…
Interviews
Bass For Radio: Toddla T
We caught up with Toddla T after a recent show to talk over his new show on Radio 1, Toddla TV and music in the Steel City…
Hyper-Deviation: Benji B vs. Kode9
Ahead of the huge Deviation X Hyperdub party taking place in London on April 27, we have two of modern dancefloor’s most pioneering minds interview each other (via email). Taking in neon colours, Alice Coltrane, cats, soundsystems and more, this is Benji B vs. Kode9…
Chance Elements: Monolake
Amid the hyperbole that seems to follow every new project from Robert Henke aka. Monolake, we head to fabric to talk technology, chance elements and cigarette smoking with one of electronic music’s finest minds…
Pretty Ugly: Scratcha DVA
“I’ll just do what I do” – so says Scratcha DVA, one of UK funky’s finest talents, and a unique figure amongst the current UK bass scene. Ahead of the release of his debut artist album, we have breakfast with the Rinse FM and Hyperdub star…
Underground Passion: Paul Woolford
From his “relentless” exposure to pirate radio as a teenager, through to his residents spots at Back II Basics and We Love Space, to now leading the 2012 pack of house/bass producers, Paul Woolford has had a quite a career. We have a lengthy chat about his passion for the pirates, his take on the current sounds emanating from the UK and his family ties…
Live Review: Bugged Out! Weekender
We hiked our way over to Bognor Regis to check out the Bugged Out! Weekender, featuring sets from Diplo, Fake Blood, Jackmaster, Joy Orbison and more. This is what we saw/heard/felt…
Creative Lineage: Shigeto
From live jazz experiments, to Wu-referencing hip-hop instrumentals and deeply layered astral soul, we talk to Ghostly International’s Shigeto about his new album project, New York living, and his own personal ‘Lineage’…
Imperfect: Locked Groove
Starting off 2012 in truly fine form, we catch up with Belgium’s Locked Groove, who’s Hotflush-issued ‘Rooted’ EP is causing serious damage across techno and bass orientated ‘floors at the moment…
The State of Bass: 2011
We take a look at the development throughout the year of that most commonly used of terms – ‘bass music’. Taking in long-players from Pinch & Shackleton, Emika, Zomby, Rustie and more…