INTERVIEWS

In hip-hop there is always great discussion around being real. Every rapper wants to prove they’re realer than the next. More times than not, their definition of real means living up to a fabricated persona. That said, there are many who deject the falsified notion and really stay true to themselves. One artist leading the charge is Miami born Sylvan LaCue.…

If you’re a fan of trap or bass music chances are you’re a fan of Stooki Sound. The London based duo have become favorites within the scene due to their sinister and hard hitting sound. Combining their UK grime roots with the explosive trap genre, DJ Lukey and Jelacee created a sound that is often imitated but never replicated. During their…

As the musicking arm of the multidisciplinary Stööki art collective, Stööki Sound’s tight branding and meticulously crafted sound are delivering an immersive experience to every face their bass blows off. Jelacee and DJ Lukey, the lads that comprise the London-based production & DJ duo, pride themselves on their ability to read a room. They know the ins and outs of…

Born and bred in Atlanta, Herobust burst onto the scene as trap music exploded in late 2012 and 2013 with anthems like ‘Turn Ape’ and ‘We Are’. While many saw him as a newcomer in the game, Herobust had been producing music for years, spanning everything from rap and electronica, to glitch hop and self-named goonstep. His productions have always…

In the past few years Australia has been taking over the electronic music scene one act at a time. One of the country’s most impressive offerings is Perth based Slumberjack. The production duo have become highly regarded for their inventive sounds and strong theme of juxtaposition found within their work. From landing an official remix for Porter Robinson, to touring Australia with Alison…

It’s 2015 and artist based collectives and labels are quickly becoming the new norm. Dated record execs are being replaced by artists that are entrenched in the scene and dedicated to the culture. By banding together artists can harness a collective reach and influence comparative to that of a larger label without having anyone but themselves to answer to. The latest to…

Lido has proven himself to be one of the most forward thinking, inventive and talented producers in electronic music. From remixes for the likes of Alt-J, Bill Withers, and ZHU, to collaborations with Chance the Rapper and Santell, over to his mind-blowing originals, Lido’s skill and diversity are unparalleled. Known for pushing the envelope on records, his live show is pushing the boundaries…

It’s no secret that artist collectives have been taking over. The latest collective to pique our interest is the newly established SVB ROSA. The name is of latin origin and means “happening or done in secret or confidentiality”. Considering the impressive roster they’ve already put together, we don’t see them being a secret for long. The collective features some of…

Moving Castle have been steadily taking over the game; redefining the role and capability of artist collectives and unleashing some of the best compilations out. In just two years they’ve gone from relative unknowns to the best up-and-comers in the industry with everyone from Skrillex to Cashmere Cat taking note. This summer AObeats, Robokid, Yung Wall Street, and Hunt for…

Perth based producer Palace has been on our radar for sometime. An easy selection for our Australian Producers You Need To Know feature, Palace first caught our ear with his stunning blend of future bass and jersey club. After putting in considerable time refining his sound, he just unleashed the massive new single ‘Too Young’. Keeping the momentum going, just two…