Over the last few years, UK producer Yak has become known for his dynamic, polyrhythmic soundscapes. Making his debut on Orson’s Version imprint, an established label which has become famed for its shattering records, it wasn’t along before Yak was picked up for dates across the UK – supporting artists such as Objekt, Pangaea, Daniel
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The Lowdown: Mount Palomar
If there’s ever been a roundabout way of finding your feet as a producer, Mount Palomar knocks it out of the park. Beginning 20 years ago as a 19 year old hopeful faking his way into record meetings in London, his journey has been both bizarre and arresting. Despite an abundance of obstacles his career
Noncompliant: “Finding people who relate to your experiences both as a DJ and just as a person, dealing with the things you deal with, is really important.”
Once known as DJ Shiva, Noncompliant is a veteran in the Midwest electronic music scene with over twenty years of experience behind her. In the age of the internet and regular dates at Chicago’s Smartbar, Noncompliant’s worldwide breakthrough moment only happened a few years ago after landing key dates at De School, Concrete and Berghain
DJ Storm: “We, women, have to keep going as we don’t get as many chances and we have to keep fighting all the time.”
It’s hard to know where to begin when talking about someone as influential as DJ Storm. A powerful force to be reckoned with, the First Lady of drum and bass is a role model to many in the scene and beyond. After just having an hour-long conversation with Storm on the phone, I was left
The Lowdown: Slacker
It seems we have a little trend going on here at Untitled 909, becoming a hot spot for Brighton-based artists with previous features on Patterns and Alex Downey. Lobster Theremin affiliate Slacker now joins the crew. Real name Sam Black, the versatile producer and DJ moved to Brighton for university and became consumed by the
Lauren Flax: “This is me needing to express my full cunt. It’s my therapy.”
Growing up in Detroit, it’s hard not to get sucked into the rich musical history of the city. For artists like Lauren Flax, it was a great stomping ground in the early days where she was not only inspired by the locals, there were also influences filtering through from Chicago at the time. Such a
Meet The Residents: Patterns
Located in Brighton, Patterns has quickly become one of the most forward-thinking ventures in the South East. Launched in 2015 and helmed by London’s Mothership Group, the venue is a multi-purpose building with live music, underground club nights and day parties on the terrace located in the beautiful Art Deco building 10 Marine Parade. Its
Phoet: ‘I don’t want to be a character. I don’t think I’m important, I want what I do to be.’
Turin producer Phoet has been previously described as ‘an artist without a past’, however, as you delve into the concept behind his debut album ‘Broken Symmetry’ you discover there’s a lot to unpick. Inspired by a very personal moment in his life, ‘Broken Symmetry’ was born from an epiphany he had on a beach in
Rhythm Sister: “Staying positive is important but acknowledging that injustices are still happening is quite crucial to ensuring that change continues”
Over the last few years, DJ collective Rhythm Sister have been supporting and raising awareness on women and non-binary artists within the scene. Through their community group, they have created a forum-like safe space where people can ask for advice and open discussions around issues their facing in the industry. On a wider scale, Rhythm
Breakwave: Meine Nacht
Liverpudlian promoter Breakwave has been pushing underground parties in the city for several years now. Through Meine Nacht, Breakwave hosts events in random and unexpected locations. Meine Nacht soon gathered a loyal following through word of mouth, with little marketing and advertisement around the events. The locations would include galleries, bakeries, a factory canteen and