The history of Afrofuturism within electronic music

Though the upper echelons of the contemporary electronic music industry are predominantly populated by white artists, its origins of young Black men in Detroit using music to transcend their surroundings means Afrofuturism has enjoyed a storied history in the electronic music industry. From early Detroit techno’s association with gleaming sci-fi imagery to Drexciya’s mysterious mythology

The Lowdown: Panorama Barre

As we entered lockdown I found it difficult to try and keep up with my exercise routine, especially living in a top floor apartment the exercises I could do were limited. A lot of online sessions on offer included jumping in some form so I was ecstatic when I saw a friend on Instagram sharing

Untitled 909 Podcast 042: Filter Dread

Recently releasing his new album ‘Trickster’ on Coyote Records, Filter Dread is behind some of the most hyper-futuristic electronic releases. Landing on labels such as Sneaker Social Club, Ramp, Corrupt Data and Unknown To The Unknown, Filter Dread’s latest project was made entirely in isolation and saw him flip his process completely as he moved

Influences: Ouai Stéphane

Ouai Stéphane’s has a silly sensibility to his production process, building his projects on the unconventional sounds of DIY instruments and controllers that include everyday objects such as a clock, drying rack and scales. He delivers the simple message: anyone can make music from anything. His training comes from his masters in ‘Music and Media

Step-by-step guide to launching a new product

Launching a new product can be troublesome. No matter whether you’re launching a new app or a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, you need to create a strategy so the product finds its way to the right people, your target market. If you are planning to launch a new product, here are the steps you need to

Label Love Affair: Moveltraxx

Founded in 2007 in Paris, Moveltraxx was one of the first collectives to bring Chicago’s electric footwork scene across the Atlantic to Europe. It was originally launched as a vinyl-only imprint by Big Dope P and his friends as a way for them to have their records exist in real life. It was also a

Untitled 909 Podcast 041: Leisureware

Hosting The Occasional Feel-Good radio show on Soho Radio and Noods Radio, Leisureware has been making his mark through explorations of cosmic jams and fluid moods. Describing the session as “a mix of tepid electronica and hazy breaks for dancing with your eyes closed. Immersive material from Cofaxx, Photek, Escape Artist, Rufkraft, The Grid, and

Influences: Azu Tiwaline

We first featured Azu Tiwaline on the site a couple of weeks ago, premiering ‘Air Element’ from the brilliant two-part album release ‘Draw Me In Silence’. We put under a spell of the Tunisian artist’s hypnotic dub and percussive-influenced productions, as she takes inspiration from the mystical land of Tunisia’s Sahara desert. The album was