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
Influences: MDD
Starting their new project with an intense recording session in 2015, Canadian duo MDD have become of the most exciting acts in the industrial techno scene. Behind the alias is Measure Divide and Dolgener, who have respectively paved their way on labels such as Reloading Records, Nachtstorm Schallplatten, Brood Audio, Local Sound Network and Rez.
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
Playlist: Pépe’s emotive dancefloor selection
After a string of notable releases on Lobster Theremin, Deep Sea Frequency and Renascence as well as remixes for RAMP Recordings, Anti Skate and Midnight Themes, Valencian producer Pépe has become well known for his blissful creations spanning across house, electro and breakbeat. Having only been pushing music out for the last two years, Pépe
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
Influences: Livio & Roby
Playing an integral part in the Romanian minimal scene, duo Livio & Roby have been pushing out music for over a decade. Filled with groove, their productions are a masterclass on the wonderful clicky sound that the Eastern European country has become renowned for with artists such as Raresh, Rhadoo, Praslea, Priku and festivals like