For our Eye For Design series, we ask DJs and artists to select some of their favourite album covers. Our second edition is with local DJ mad miran who is one of the most exciting acts breaking through at the moment. Working at Clone’s record store and holding residencies at De School and Strange Sounds From
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The Lowdown: Adam Curtain
Based in London, Adam Curtain has been quietly pushing out sick electro releases on his Trouble Maker imprint for two years now. It’s a hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of the city. However, it’s about time Adam and Trouble Maker were recognised for the outstanding work they’re doing for the UK scene. Nurturing
Jeff Mills, Helena Hauff, Nils Frahm, Move D and Mor Elian booked for The Hydra at Printworks
The Hydra returns to the South London venue for a three-day affair across the August bank holiday. Booking a mixture of renowned legends, established tastemakers and emerging artists, The Hydra’s welcome return to Printworks takes place from Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August. Kicking off the weekend with a special performance from acclaimed composer
Eye For Design: The Horrorist
My first introduction to The Horrorist was through ‘One Night in NYC’, a track that will come continue to come back to haunt you. Digging through some of The Horrorist’s discography following this discovery, I was drawn to the vocal-led techno records, as he’s not only renowned for being an accomplished producer, he has been
Influences: Swarm Intelligence
Hailing from Dublin, Swarm Intelligence has been pushing relentless, distorted techno records for more than a decade. Honing in on his skills and style, Swarm Intelligence has contributed outstanding releases to labels such as Motz, Killekill, HANDS and now NEW YORK TRAX Import. Debuting on the label with a killer four-track EP, the release is
Untitled 909 Podcast 024: Ovre
Last but not least in our Patterns resident mix series is duo Ovre. Behind the alias is Jack Harmer and Anders Swaffield who run the ATTIC club night and are in their second year of residency at Patterns – supporting the likes of Craig Richards, Gerd Janson and Horse Meat Disco. Now well into their
Mafalda: “If a song is honest and has soul, I probably need to hear it.”
Featured photo credit: Bella Fenning With her beginnings in the sun soaked, vibrant landscape of Porto, Mafalda has always been drawn emmersed in creativity. From wanting to be a painter all throughout her childhood before moving onto graffiti in her teenage, hip-hop days, art and music has always been it for Mafalda. Her journey begins
Influences: Secretsundaze
As someone who’s recently moved to Berlin from London, writing about Secretsundaze makes me feel incredibly homesick. As a Londoner, part of the dance music community, Secretsundaze is your go-to label and party. It’s a promoter you’re introduced to very early on by your friends, waiting for each bank holiday to come around the corner
Cosmin TRG: “I’m reluctant to re-visit places that are no longer there”
Romanian artist Cosmin Nicolae’s back catalogue is a rich tapestry of different styles, highlighting specific phases of his life. His beginnings are linked to Hessle Audio, being the first artist to release on their label over a decade ago under the moniker TRG. Following that, Cosmin continues to house productions on some of the best
The Lowdown: Christopher Joseph
Christopher Joseph’s early musical experiences revolve around the rich history of New Orleans, where he grew up but his first stepping stones into exploring music as a hobby or career were formed around metal bands. Playing the drums in these bands gave him the rhythmic experience he needed to transition into electronic music where he