AVA Festival announces 2018 lineup

Belfast festival AVA has revealed names for its 2018 lineup. Heading up the bill are Belfast natives Bicep, Floorplan, KiNK and DVS1. Joining them across the weekend will be heavyweights Helena Hauff, Rødhad, Hammer, Or:la and Midland. The rest of the lineup includes Hunee, Job Jobse, Jayda G, Mall Grab, Denis Sulta, Sassy J, Mano

Recondite announces fifth studio album, ‘Daemmerlicht’

Bavarian producer Recondite has announced the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Daemmerlicht’. Translating as ‘fading light’, the album sees Recondite explore new territories as he combines his love of instrumental hip hop and downbeat with ambient and classical elements. Slated for release on the 16th February via Plangent Records, ‘Daemmerlicht’ is one of Recondite’s

Dekmantel Festival reveals 2018 lineup including Jamie xx, Errorsmith, Orbital, Powder and Helena Hauff

Renowned Amsterdam promoter and label Dekmantel have announced the lineup for their 2018 edition. With the full programme revealed in a 5-minute long transmission video, key bookings are Jamie xx, Four Tet, Karen Gwyer, Young Marco and Errorsmith live sets, Mama Snake & Solid Blake, Ricardo Villalobos, Helena Hauff, Lena Willikens and Shackleton. This year

Groeni announces debut album, ‘Nihx’

New Zealand natives Groeni have revealed their debut album ‘Nihx’ on Project: Mooncircle. Created at the foot of Mount Victoria, the 9-track collection of original work sees Groeni challenge themselves compositionally and sonically. Two years in the making, the album was written across three studios in Wellington, NZ. ‘Nihx’ by Groeni will be released on the

C.A.R. announces second album ‘PINNED’

Following on from her debut album ‘My Friend’, C.A.R. – real name Chloé Raunet – has revealed her second album ‘PINNED’. To be released via Ransom Note Records on the 16th February, ‘PINNED’ refines her palette of glimmering electronics and post punk angles. Raunet previously led the electro outfit Battant which went on to collaborate with Red Axes,