Continuing our theme of spotlighting Israeli artists, duo Water Knives produced one of my favourite albums of last year – the very late discovery of their genre-bending melting pot ‘Contents Hidden’. Heavily inspired by jazz, krautrock and electronica with psychedelic notes, the debut album also takes influence from Middle Eastern spy movies, large cinematic soundscapes
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The Lowdown: Niv Ast
There has been a wave of incredible talent coming out of Israel over the last few years, with the artists infiltrating the electronic music scene with their otherworldly, esoteric sounds. The likes of Red Axes, Moscoman, Chaim and Miss Red have been paving way for more and more artists to come through, with the latest
Spotlight: Olivia’s guide to Poland’s progressive scene
Having been a key figure in Poland’s electronic music scene for over fourteen years now, there’s no one better than Olivia to guide us through the city’s progressive collectives and labels. A resident at Krakow’s Szpitalna 1 and the widely renowned experimental festival Unsound, Olivia has been at the forefront of supporting emerging local talent.
Label Love Affair: Touched Music
Touched Music is unlike any other label I think I’ve ever come across. This is a statement you probably see and hear all the time. Hell it’s something I say all the time. But almost always it’s an exaggeration, usually to try and convince your mates to actually listen to that tune you sent them.
Fred und Luna: ‘The search for nothingness and hidden things keeps my mind open, encourages me to always look for new friendly perspectives and humorous, less serious things’
There’s an intriguing, mysterious allure around the project Fred und Luna. The brainchild of Rainer Buchmüller, the concept revolves around two mannequins living in a fashion boutique in Karlsruhe, Germany. Represented by Sugar Ray Buckmiller as Fred in the live shows, Luna is an ever-changing musician often chosen one day before or on the day
The Lowdown: Netsh
Citing Aphex Twin and Venetian Snares as influences, French musician Netsh has been capturing attention with his robotic, otherworldly productions that are reminiscent of the early Detroit electro days. Releasing his debut album ‘Neural Netshworks’ on La Chinerie’s Comic Sans Recordings late last year, the inimitable producer has quickly followed up with an outstanding collection
Untitled 909 Podcast 017: Ifeoluwa + Interview
Politics has always shaped music one or another. It’s been the driving force behind certain scenes, collectives, parties and labels and nowadays, we see more artists and promoters adding an activist element to what they’re doing – whether that’s from throwing parties, compiling compilations or producing records where all the proceeds going to charity. Bristol-based
The Lowdown: Lokier
Discovering her productions last year, we’ve become obsessed with Lokier’s dark, moody and sometimes haunting releases on the likes of Days Of Being Wild, aufnahme und wiedergabe, Pinkman Records and Throne Of Blood. Born in Mexico, Lokier moved to Barcelona before residing in the German capital. Fast becoming one of the most exciting names to
False Witness: ‘KUNQ helped me identify a path to developing my own taste and political ideology as an artist.’
The discussion around the music scene in the States and how it lacks the recognition and support that Europe gets is something that has been brought up a lot recently. Some of the most exciting collectives, artists, labels and agencies are coming from America, yet the time it takes them to receive the support they
The Lowdown: VTSS
There’s a new wave of exciting energy at the forefront of the underground techno scene. Pummelling, high-powered performances teamed with progressive ideas and a community-minded attitude serve as the backdrop for fast BPMs and heartbeats to dance in tandem until well past sunrise. Contributing to this refreshing landscape is Berlin-based Polish producer Martyna Maja aka