Motion Colors paints sonic landscapes with new ambient track, ‘Totality’
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1d ago
Motion Colors, the multifaceted musician, artist, and director, unveiled a mesmerizing new single titled ‘Totality’ on April 26, 2024, through Motion Waves Music. This captivating track is featured on his latest album, Genesis, a three-track release accessible for streaming across all platforms. With a creative journey spanning over 18 years, Motion Colors stands as an avant-garde artistic endeavor poised to push the boundaries of electronic music and visual artistry. Rooted in a forward-thinking ethos, Motion Colors seeks not only to innovate within the realm of electronic music but also to e ..read more
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The Innovative iFeature returns with a jam-packed LP, ‘Forbidden’
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1d ago
iFeature has made a splash with their latest album, Forbidden, which they dropped on April 26, 2024. Renowned for their daring combination of music and visual art, iFeature beckons listeners on a riveting 12-track journey through a spectrum of emotions. iFeature defies convention as an artist, showcasing not only musical prowess but also a profound talent in visual arts and a steadfast commitment to self-promotion through hands-on DIY methods. Their multifaceted skill set, which includes piano mastery since the age of 5, complete control over mixing, mastering, recording, sound creation, and d ..read more
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Exclusive listen of Jake Mehew’s ‘No Space For Colonialism’ off the upcoming ‘SAMPLER: PART 2’ compilation for charity by Black Beacon Sound
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4d ago
Sheffield-based record label and shop Black Beacon Sound has welcomed six independent musicians and producers affiliated with its past catalogue of releases, live events, radio, and local networks, celebrating cutting edge music and independent culture, in order to raise awareness of and funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The organisation provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Their teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff – most of t ..read more
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Q&A with the multicultural musician, Daada
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2w ago
We sat down with emerging transnational talent Daada to chat about her most recent release, ‘Moonlight’, music, and more. Daada’s music bridges continents and cultures. The German-Colombian-born, Tanzanian-raised artist makes multilingual pop music that blurs the borders between Pop, Afropop and Latin, weaving stories in English, Spanish, Swahili and German. The word ‘daada’ is derived from Swahili for ‘sister’; paying homage to the multicultural universe that holds Daada’s music and to sister- and womanhood: cornerstones of her message. Daada recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Ken ..read more
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Q&A with nightlife visionary, Mirik Milan
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2w ago
We sat down with Mirik Milan, the founder of VibeLab and cofounder of NightSchool. VibeLab is an organisation committed to research, consulting, and advocacy aimed at bolstering and safeguarding night-time culture. With a decade-long track record, VibeLab collaborates with local authorities and institutions to adeptly engage and champion the dynamic influences of nightlife. Through data-driven sustainable strategies, VibeLab spearheads transformative initiatives to enhance cities’ nighttime vitality. NightSchool is an EU-wide training programme designed to support night culture producers early ..read more
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Q&A with the legendary Elaine Walker
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3w ago
Elaine Walker is an extraordinary figure in electronic music, renowned for her retro-futuristic sound and pioneering work in microtonal music. A multi-talented individual, she’s a physicist, philosopher, inventor, martial artist, and NASA researcher. Her band ZIA promoted space exploration and showcased the beauty of microtonal music. Now, with the release of her album No Terrestrial Road, Elaine delves into themes of space, humanity, and extraterrestrial life. Drawing from her mathematical musings, the album explores imaginary spaces and the speculative future of humanity. Musically, it break ..read more
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Q&A with ethereal beatmaker, Jesse Kendal
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1M ago
We sat down with Jesse Kendal, a versatile musician and producer who dropped his latest single ‘Little Bloom/ Northern Light’ on March 20th via [BIOS]. Praised by CLASH Magazine and BBC Radio 6, the track blends electronic and acoustic elements, evoking comparisons to artists like Tourist, Bonobo, and Tycho. Previously known as Kendal since 2017, his work has amassed over 16 million streams across different platforms. From his home studio in Melbourne, Australia, Kendal aspires to create an emotional resonance within his music that fosters a sense of connection and healing. Influenced by the l ..read more
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PLAYY. Mix #184 – Catz ‘n Dogz
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1M ago
With foundations in house and techno, Polish duo Catz & Dogz have been creating spaces and sounds of magic for the past two decades, mixing bright disco and deep house elements, sexy vocals and bold, spoken phrases. This stylish aesthetic has landed them in lineups in the best spots worldwide, from Miami to Ibiza to Berlin. They’ve caught the ears of top artists in the industry, remixing and working with names like Shakira, Rufus Du Sol, and Roisin Murphy. The two gifted men behind the name Catz ‘n Dogz, Grzegorz and Wojciech (AKA Greg and Voitek), both have an insatiable appetite for new ..read more
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Q&A with Russian producer and DJ, Chertkovski
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1M ago
We sat down with Bali-based Russian producer and DJ Chertkovski has unveiled his latest track, ‘Miracle’, on March 15th, 2024 via Reverse Universe. En route to becoming one of Russia’s most unique electronic music exports, Chertkovski is constantly in the spotlight and has been touring the world for years, with his music racking up over 2 million listens across platforms. He has received strong support from artists (Nora En Pure, NTO, and Vintage Culture, among others) and popular publications and radio stations such as DJ Mag, Mixmag, and Tomorrowland One World Radio amongst others. He has pe ..read more
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ANT ENOCH and Moreton unveil a tender ode to the beauty and bewilderment of falling in love
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1M ago
Sydney-based artist ANT ENOCH has released his second single and accompanying video, ‘Tunnel Road’, featuring fellow aussie artist Moreton, on March 15, 2024. Lifted from his upcoming debut EP Big Talk Big Party (out 17 May) via Berlin label Embassy of Music, the track has already received praise from Atwood Magazine, Rolling Stone Australia, Clash Magazine UK, and Abbie McCarthy of BBC Introducing. ENOCH has spent the past 10 years singing on stage and touring internationally with his band Caravãna Sun, His solo project emerged from playful studio sessions, initially solo during lockdown and ..read more
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