There’s something in the water in New York. As an outsider looking in, the different communities and scenes bubbling away across the pond excites me so much – a lot of my favourite artists and DJs are based there at the moment. From institutions and events such as Dweller, Nowadays and Bossa Civic Club to
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Untitled 909 Podcast 112: Merca Bae
Difficult to pin down, Madrid-based producer Merca Bae’s sound was originally focused around dancehall and reggaeton and begun incorporating grime and dubstep influences into the mix following his brief move to London in 2016. As a producer, he became quickly known for his self-released edits and EPs as well as collaborations with the likes of
Untitled 909 Podcast 111: Photonz
Lisbon-based artist Photonz was first featured on 909 in its early inception back in 2018 where he took us on a guide through the city’s emerging scene. Since then, Photonz has continued to go from strength to strength, contributing to labels such as Dark Entries with his debut album, launched his own label Alphabet Street
Book Club: Nico, DJ & Producer
Welcome to our Book Club series. Reading has always been a part of my life, for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always had a curiosity into what other people were reading, often questioning my family members about the books they had on their shelves or at the pool. Over the last few years, I’ve reconnected
Untitled 909 Podcast 110: Boo Lean
It’s time to pass the decks to AV curator and DJ Boo Lean (Lauren Goshinski) who’s always full of surprises and channels the energy of a recent storm in podcast number 110. It’s a wild ride that goes straight in for the kill with tracks from Silence Groove and a Phantasy & Aphorite remix. Keeping
Untitled 909 Podcast 109: mi-el
Not long left to go until the debut edition of Risen which will be taking place this weekend across Hackney Wick for an all-day and night celebration of the divine feminine. Run by the women of Percolate Music, Risen was founded to support up and coming artists while giving a platform to the established crews
Untitled 909 Podcast 108: Sueuga
A haunting cinematic mix from Oakland-based artist Sueuga. Making their production debut back in 2019 on Terror Negro Records under the Sueuga Kamau moniker, Sueuga is now a solo venture by Manolis Sueuga. Using their music to explore their Afro-Latinx heritage, Sueuga’s releases often draw from historical moments, with their 1973 EP on Argentinian label
From Feudalism to Futurism – how the influence of the UK’s music scene continues to be felt around the world
When looking at its impact on the global music scene, the UK has consistently punched above its weight as a tiny isolated island. As well as being home to Britpop and trip-hop, we’ve birthed dubstep, grime and funky house and have produced countless influential acts such as Massive Attack, Burial, Mala and the Digital Mystikz
Untitled 909 Podcast 107: Lewis Lowe
Based in Glasgow, Lewis Lowe – co-founder of Redstone Press Records alongside Pseudopolis – has been carving out his space in the Scottish and wider UK scene over the last five years. An independent record label from the Highlands of Scotland, Redstone Press Records was born out of long nights on homegrown sound systems pushing
Influences: Yushh
Only a few weeks to go now until Risen Festival takes over multiple venues in Hackney Wick for an all-day and night celebration of the divine feminine. Run by the women of Percolate Music, Risen was founded to support up and coming artists while giving a platform to the established crews known for their progressive