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14h ago
We sat down with London-born, Bristol-based Message To Bears, the musical alias of composer and multi-instrumentalist Jerome Alexander, who recently unveiled his new single ‘Half Light’ on February 14th, 2025 via Lost Birds Records. A softly soaring force in the indie-folk landscape, Alexander blends ambient, folk, and electronic elements into cinematic soundscapes that have earned over 200 million streams and praise from BBC Radio, NPR, and KEXP. With performances alongside Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds, appearances at Green Man Festival ..read more
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14h ago
Marco AS, one of Brazil’s pioneering electronic music producers, has been at the forefront of the global electronic scene since the early ’90s. As the founder of Influx and the acclaimed duo Click Box, Marco quickly made a name for himself with his unique blend of minimal techno, tech-house, and hypnotic grooves. His collaboration with Richie Hawtin’s Minus Records and Items & Things led to the release of iconic EPs like Espaço & Tempo, making him the only Brazilian artist ..read more
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4d ago
Marco AS, one of Brazil’s pioneering electronic music producers, has been at the forefront of the global electronic scene since the early ’90s. As the founder of Influx and the acclaimed duo Click Box, Marco quickly made a name for himself with his unique blend of minimal techno, tech-house, and hypnotic grooves. His collaboration with Richie Hawtin’s Minus Records and Items & Things led to the release of iconic EPs like Espaço & Tempo, making him the only Brazilian artist ..read more
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4d ago
German electronic artist, music journalist and radio show host Clystre, unveiled his debut album Arpichelago on 14 February via the Berlin-based imprint Moniker Eggplant. As a synthesizer devotee, Clystre forged the album by drawing influence from early synth pop, psychedelia, various textures of electronica and Krautrock. Across ten evocative tracks, Clystre exhibits an expansive use of synths and rhythm, without compromising on quality. The album is available digitally, and on a two sided 12” vinyl record as seen below. Clystre ..read more
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4d ago
London-based Alt Punk singer JulianGK has unleashed another spirited single titled ‘Game of Blood’, an invigorating antidote to Valentines Day’s commercial mawkishness. With influences heavily drawn from his love for Pop Punk & California Punk, JulianGK’s music will ensnare lovers of acts like girlfriends, YUNGBLUD, Lølø and Hannah Grae. Raised in the vibrant Costa Rica, his twin passions for music and skateboarding and surfing blossomed early. At 18, he left the sun-drenched shores behind and set his sights on Los ..read more
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5d ago
Dance et al., the experimental project led by Johnny Dance, returns with The Things We Do With The Time We Have, a transformative album born from solitude and meticulous craftsmanship, set to release on February 28, 2025. Out now is the focus track, ‘A Seamine Symbol’, with a beautiful accompanying video available to view below. Created during a period of introspection near Boston, the album marks a shift from collaborative experimentation to a more internal, studio-driven approach where the studio ..read more
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6d ago
Modeplex is a DJ and producer hailing from South Germany – this techno visionary, born Dave, has been steeped in music since day one. From organizing events in his early twenties to developing a deeply personal sonic identity, he blends techno and deep house with raw, authentic emotion. Every track is a reflection of past memories, future dreams, and the pulse of the present. With a commitment to collaboration and an ever-evolving creative process, Modeplex stands out in the electronic ..read more
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1w ago
Music has been a powerful constant in DJ and Producer Alex Cecil’s life; entrenched in creativity from an early age, he began with Classical Music, later exploring the freeing landscape of Electronic Music to discover the hypnotising nature of House and Techno. From there, his horizons kept expanding, leading him to carve out a path within Electronic Music, developing his own signature sound to share with audiences worldwide. It is Alex Cecil’s versatility that has become a trademark of his ..read more
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1w ago
Hailing from Montréal, Juno-nominated DJ and producer Andrew Pololos has built a reputation for his magnetic performances and signature deep house sound infused with modern pop elements. With over 15 years of experience, features on major platforms like EARMILK, and more than 1000 events under his belt, he’s captivated audiences across the globe, from Greece and Australia to the Caribbean and the U.S. A veteran resident at iconic venues like Beachclub and New City Gas, Pololos has shared stages with ..read more
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1w ago
Obsidian Cane and Gizella recently unleashed their exhilarating new single ‘Never Change’ under Reset Records. Dropped 31 January 2025, the track was out of a serendipitous meeting. After a 20-year music career, Obsidian Cane quit, but returned eight years later, where a tip from an old friend led him to Gizella, the singer who practiced her vocals while cycling every morning, sparking the start of their collaboration. This unlikely but electric collaboration brings listeners a dynamic duo that defies genre ..read more