The Lowdown: Bailey Ibbs

East London-based DJ, producer, label owner and promoter (phew..) Bailey Ibbs has been making waves of the last year, building a reputation as one to watch in amongst the next generation of artists coming through the UKG (NUKG) scene. Bringing back the delectable champagne jams and sun-kissed anthems of those long-forgotten days, Bailey has been

Untitled 909 Podcast 056: Suze

  Bristol newcomer Suze takes the helm for the 56th mix. Making waves in their local scene, Suze hosts a residency on 1020 Radio and has released several tracks and remixes on Yushh’s Pressure Dome imprint. Most recently, Suze contributed a killer remix on Delay Ground’s ‘Onomatopoeia’ EP which was released via PD earlier this

Untitled 909 Podcast 055: 96 Back

Capturing the spirit of the Steel City he grew up in, Manchester-based artist 96 Back is up next in our series.  Now based in Manchester, 96 Back has been surrounded by Bleep legends his whole life so it’s no surprise that he has become one of the most exciting producers in the UK. At 18

Influences: Y U QT

UKG newcomers Y U QT were first picked up by scene legend Riz La Teef as the artists to launch his new label South London Press with a limited 300 vinyl press, in true fashion. Selling out in a matter of days, the Leicester duo’s ‘U BELONG 2 ME’ was followed up with a digital

Untitled 909 Podcast 054: Nick León

Coming through the buzzing scene in South Florida, Nick León cut his teeth as a producer working with local talent and some of the region’s biggest rap artists including Denzel Curry and Robb Bank$. It was these collaborations that helped bring his name to a global audience and giving him the confidence and platform to

Influences: Rose Bonica

South African artist Rose Bonica has become known her enchanting, otherworldly productions that push the boundaries of what dance music could be. Taking you outside the world which you call your own, Rose founded the record label Roses Are Red for her and her friend’s experimental music. Supported by the likes of Violet and Machine

Premiere: Mathis Ruffing – G Man

Canadian label Kudatah are set to release their most extensive project to date next Friday 2nd October with the mammoth 22-track compilation ‘Kudatah – Vol. 3’. The release has been in the works for the last 2 1/2 years and features a bunch of label staples and new faces to the series including Hood Joplin,

Premiere: Malik Da Freek – Luv Sng

New York label Sorry Records’ 36th release is from Malik Da Freek aka Malik Hendricks. With records on his own Money Cat Records, Darker Than Wax, Super Tuff and Coloring Lessons, Malik is one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems. Usually known for his soulful and seductive deep productions which transport you smoky rose-tinted dance floors, Malik

Eye On Design: Flaurese

London-based artist Flaurese has already received support from the likes of Carista, NTS, BBC Radio and Rinse FM before releasing his first EP. Out now on Circa ’99, ‘Sake Of Lust’ showcases his brilliant approach to dance music, an approach that has a pop sensibility to it with Flaurese’s aim to take it further than