INTERVIEWS

For the past few years, the UK sound has been taking over, from DnB to UKG, Grime, 140, and beyond. Manchester-based trio Lokal have been blending the UK signatures with their own distinct style for a slew of impressive releases. Their most recent offerings ‘Threatened’ and ‘Spine’ explore jungle and 140 dubstep respectively, while their standout Illicit Trade EP throws…

Luhv is an L.A.-based producer blending stunning melodies, heavy-hitting 808s, groovy basslines, and experimental aesthetics for a unique and captivating sound. He has an extensive catalog of impressive self-releases and made his FUXWITHIT label debut last year alongside KUREI with the infectious UKG anthem ‘Know Me.’ As he gears up for another stellar year we are excited to have the…

For nearly a decade Brooklyn-based more creativity records has been helping to shape the underground electronic scene. Their expansive catalog of releases features a treasure chest of gems and helped to break a wide range of artists including jives, Michael Mason, VOLO, Brainrack, Lavier, YUMZ, and more.  After a year-long hiatus, the label is set to get back to business,…

Austrian-based Mo Vibez is a true SoundCloud OG. With an unreal talent for sound design redolent of Evil Needle, Mr. Carmack, Josh Pan, and other beatmaker legends, Mo Vibez has carved himself a lane over the years with a healthy heap of independent releases and collaborations alike. His discography ranges from introspective, downtempo beats to the most heavy-hitting trap anthems;…

Nothing but sheer will, confidence, and pure power are what you’ll find in anything ELIMINA creates. This artist completely obliterates creative walls and uses the sonic spaces to his advantage every time. Honoring the spectrum with granular-infused sound design, majestic sample selection, and masterful arrangements. As if you were living in a massive simulation filled with treasures and unreal emotions.…

Nikita, The Wicked has been on quite a run. After amazing us with his ‘iloveitwhentheyrun‘ EP he landed a spot in our Focus Five series in August. Since then, he’s continued the momentum with a slew of exceptional singles with ‘Like Me’ cracking our Top 50 Songs of 2024 and gracing our Breakout Producers of 2024.  Creativity is his calling card, blending…

Jakarta-based producer Decemberkid burst onto our radar earlier this year after landing not one but two edits in RL Grime’s iconic annual Halloween mix. The impressive cuts warranted a deep dive into his catalog which unearthed a treasure chest of impressive edits and flips that range from Daft Punk and Justin Timberlake to Gunna, J. Cole, Skrillex, and beyond. The…

My history with SVDKO goes back many, many years. So did our first meet-up. SoundCloud was in its heyday, collectives were booming, and Future Bass was the hottest thing around. We never kept in constant contact, but our adventures in the electronic music world have developed in parallel over the last decade, making us fellow travelers in a way. It…

NYC-based producer skxllflower burst onto my radar earlier this year with the absolutely incredible Sean Paul flip “Scorcha.” Since then I have been nothing but impressed with the level of heat he’s been putting out. With a sound that mixes 140, garage, and grime, he is bringing the UK-influenced vibes in top form stateside. With his debut EP on the…

This week’s featured artist for our guest mix series is going to go places, mark my words. NYC-based vxrt has been quietly paving a path for himself online with releases on SUBU, dumb collective., and Partica, among others. With an ear for beats both beautiful and grimy, vxrt’s discography has a track to please just about anyone; from insanely groovy…