Influences: BLACK FORCES

BLACK FORCES is the new alias from Atlanta-based DJ and producer EVK95, created as an outlet for greater self-expression through Black dance music after several years solely behind the boards. Launching with a self-titled EP on 2MR, the EP showcases the depth of the project as BLACK FORCES takes the mic for the first time

Untitled 909 Podcast 050: EMA

  Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, EMA is the founder of the Woozy party series which was launched earlier this year with re:ni. Crafted around her love for UK Soundsystem culture, the parties are focused on dub-heavy sounds. Quickly progressing into a record label alongside Sputnik One, Woozy released their first compilation last Friday featuring an

Untitled 909 Podcast 049: Davis Galvin

A little slice of the Midwest from Pittsburgh artist Davis Galvin. Coming through the exciting new wave of artists in the US, Davis Galvin has previously released on Vanity Press Records and Firm Tracks as well as contributing tracks to Physically Sick 3, Buk The System, and Banoffee Pies Records compilations. Known for being ‘a

Untitled 909 Podcast 048: Mani Festo

Rave flyer extraordinaire Mani Festo has been DJing and producing under numerous alias for almost ten years, channelling his love for all things related to UK rave music. With a fast and furious production and mixing style, his take on hardcore and jungle has seen him land on labels such as Swamp 81, Durkle Disco,

Untitled 909 Podcast 047: Text Chunk

Coming live and direct from across the pond is Canadian producer and mastering engineer Text Chunk. Based in Edmonton, Text Chunk is the main project from Brandon Smith. In 2016, he co-founded the record label Kudatah alongside Carter Booth and Sven Shappka, putting out music from the likes of Thugwidow, PJS, Yoshimi, Sangam and Information

J Majik: Always Be

One of the original Metalheadz crew, J Majik is a key player in the UK’s Drum & Bass/Jungle scene. Releasing his first record in 1992 on Lemon D’s Planet Earth imprint, Majik’s extensive back catalogue sees him land on labels such as Reinforced, Tru Playaz and Suburban Base Records. It’s been 25 years since his

Untitled 909 Podcast 045: Househead Samira

Paris-based Tunisian artist Househead Samira has only had a handful of releases so far but has been supported by the likes of Armand Van Helden and Finn. And it’s to no surprise. Her high energy house tracks are addictive, with her debut EP ‘Radio Safia’ landing on Moveltraxx in June this year, a label she