With releases on 7th Storey Projects, Green Bay Wax, Dark Age and Parallax, Tim Reaper first got into drum & bass through an Andy C mix CD found in an issue of Mixmag and released his first production in 2010. Launching his imprint Globex Corp alongside Dwarde in 2016, the pair have hosted artists such
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Untitled 909 Podcast 028: Bklava
Another kickass mix in our series from a Patterns resident. This time it’s from South London DJ Bklava who is known for her hybrid sets which include live vocal overdubs. Having supported Conducta, Dan Shake and Kurupt FM, Bklava also founded Spin Suga. The concept began as a promotion based platform supporting female/non-binary DJs and
Back to the 90s: a celebration of rave culture
From the Sweet Harmony exhibiton to DIY zine culture and the likes of nu-rave, old school and happy hardcore records having a moment, the UK rave movement is having its moment. Being from a town that was the heart of the happy hardcore scene with most of the important labels and record stores of its
The Lowdown: Minimal Violence
Hailing from Vancouver, Minimal Violence have been quietly releasing records as a duo since 2016. Landing on labels such as 1080p, Technicolour and Lobster Theremin, it wasn’t until the release of their debut album ‘InDreams’ earlier this year that I discovered them. Instantly entranced by their unique blend of hardcore, punk and techno, ‘InDreams’ is
Premiere: Si Begg – When We Were Young
A legend within the UK scene, Si Begg has been recording music since 1993 across the spectrum of electro, breaks, garage, bass and techno. With collaborations alongside Neill Landstrumm and Tipper on labels such as Tresor, Novamute and Fuel, Si Begg fast became a leading figure within the scene. Having stepped away from his original
Credit 00: “One of the best things about music for me is that you can escape from wherever you are situated physically and go on a mind trip through the entire universe and back.”
Being a creative is easy for some people. It’s not something they longed for but rather something that chose them – it’s their calling in life. This goes for Credit 00 who is not only an incredible musician but also a skilful graffiti artist. Whilst studying fine arts, Credit 00 became immersed in the world
Influences: Raw Ambassador
There’s not much out there in the world about Raw Ambassador other than he’s from Italy and also previously released under the alias Antonio. That being said he’s stacking up quite a tasty discography with records on Mannequin, Smashing Tape Records, Natural Sciences and now Label In Disarray. Released last month, ‘Body Control’ is a
Untitled 909 Podcast 027: Chrissy
When we asked Chrissy to provide a mix for our series, there was no guessing to what it would sound like. Chrissy’s knowledge of music goes above and beyond what I could ever dream of having tapped into the world of house, ghettotech, footwork, jungle, hardcore, disco and more. He is credited for organising
Spotlight: Ash Lauryn’s guide to Atlanta
Ash Lauryn’s biography starts off by stating she’s ‘doing it for the culture’, completely summing her mission to highlight black underground culture. Through her NTS show and blog, Underground & Black, Ash brings awareness to her experiences navigating the dance music world as a black woman and most of the music she plays is black
Untitled 909 Podcast 026: Esposito
Getting grimy for the 26th edition. Switching things up in our podcast series is Grime Box promoter and REEF resident Esposito who is one of Berlin’s hidden treasures. Known for his genre-crossing style and tension building sets, the mix flows through liquid drum n bass, halftime and jungle with ease. It’s atmospheric, transcending into a