INTERVIEWS

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…

Our man Hydraulix is back again this week for our next guest mix installment! After dropping his NERVES EP on Wakaan earlier this year, the versatile Australian producer has been riding a wave of successful self-releases, including our previously-featured ‘duCk huNT‘ and the speaker-wrecking banger ‘HAWT‘ with Oski. Most recently, his track ‘I Spit Da Fire‘ was released on We…

Just over a year ago, we featured Sorza on our Focus Five segment, highlighting the artist’s incredible story-telling, intricate sound design and impressive versatility. While all of these qualities were evident from the release of his debut album I IDENTIFY, the Dutch artist has since remained relatively quiet, slowly working behind the scenes on the next chapter of his journey.…

It’s 2am. Cigarette smoke fills the greenroom. The air reeks of Jägermeister and Redbull as dubstep and drum&bass loudly penetrate through a half-open door. This was the situation in which I met Voliik in person. A classic ‘club moment’ which, however, in retrospect took on a romantic feeling, as only a few weeks later the world went on lockdown and…

NEOTEK is a name many recognize in the music scene for his jaw-dropping sound design and distinctive bass-induced madness. However, the Australian artist is not just a producer; he’s a mentor, a performer, and a visionary in the world of bass music. While dedicating his time to teaching and sharing his skills with students, his impact is especially strong in…

In 2013, I had the pleasure of discovering Soulection. This label was and still is an absolute titan of the SoundCloud music scene, pushing forward-thinking and soulful house music for well over a decade now. I can’t count how many artists I’ve discovered thanks to their expert curation, but I’d like to introduce one of my favorites here. I heard…

If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to say that you’re a fan of electronic music. I think it’s time we give a little bit of the limelight back to live instrumentation. The raw, organic sound of a violin or a piano can easily get lost in the DAW. All the nuanced details that can be changed after-the-fact with software…