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
Untitled 909 Podcast 043: Haider – DS1 2005 Niche Mix
We’re taking it back to the early noughties with the latest mix from Sheffield legend DS1 aka Haider. This historic session channels the energy of Niche, the famed nightclub known for pioneering a very specific sound – bassline. People drove the length of the M1 to party all weekend at this hub of British
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
Premiere: Haider – Maracuja
Breaker Breaker label boss Haider makes his welcomed return with ‘Endless Clouds’ EP. Previously making his name through his achievements as a label owner, party promoter and discovering talent such as Ross From Friends and The Colours That Rise, it’s time for Haider to step to the forefront with his incredible sleek productions. Releasing
Premiere: Mani Festo – Trackside
Mani Festo steps up for the first vinyl release on the Club Glow imprint following a series of cassette tapes exploring all corners of rave music. ‘All Night’ is filled with Mani Festo’s dynamic influences from trip-hop, dubstep, and garage with ‘Trackside’ a moody FWD style roller and a subtle nod to a miss-spent
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