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“No bullshit, no remorse” – smog on his favourite hardcore tracks
Kicking off the label earlier this year with an explosive four-track release of mangled electronics from Manchester experimentalist Daniel Ruane,…
Label Focus: Illegal Data
The Bristol collective give us a rundown on their new VA comp. Emerging just earlier this year, it hasn’t taken…
Shapednoise breaks down Aesthesis, his new LP for Numbers
It’s easy to imagine the kind of sounds that Shapednoise would be expert in conjuring, but nothing can prepare one…
DJ Richard: 11 tracks that informed the gritty EBM sound of Eraser
Step into the twisted world of post punk, black metal and hardcore keeping DJ Richard inspired. American born DJ Richard…
Relaxer: Studio Talk
Operating previously as Ital, Daniel Martin-McCormick aka Relaxer is no stranger to the darker, more textural strands of techno. A…
Atmospheric inspirations: 5 pieces that informed the sullen sound of Lucid Dreams
Five brooding, atmospheric tracks that inspired the new record from Lucid Dreams, aka Overlook. As Overlook, Bournemouth boy Jason Luxton…
Samo DJ pulls 5 funk oddities from his record bag
One artist flying the flag for Sweden’s off-kilter and somewhat cheeky export dance music is Samo DJ. Obscure electronics crossing…
10 essential Argentinean artists you need to know with DJs Pareja
Stalwarts of the Argentine scene since the turn of the millennium, Djs Pareja have been a duo and couple since…
The sound of Cliodynamics with Astrid Sonne
With Astrid Sonne‘s latest mini-LP, Cliodynamics we were met with another perfect example of thoughtfully produced serene soundscapes and pristine…
Patterns talk us through Ryan Elliott’s finest moments ahead of FOCAL
With a strong presence within the Brighton club scene, Patterns strive to create an intimate setting in which to showcase…
Posthuman reflect on 12 years of I Love Acid parties
Tube station parties, Aphex Twin and raves in Pentonville Prison. Cousins Rich Bevan and Joshu Doherty have played a major…