‘Disco Monroe’ is a follow up to Niv Ast’s appearance on last summer’s Relish compilation. Marking the sixth release on the London based label and club night, Snap, Crack & Pop have come to be known for post punk and kraut influenced electro/techno sounds. ‘Disco Monroe’ serves up two new original productions from the Israeli
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
Monticule Festival completes lineup with Blawan, Courtesy, Gilb’R, Wolf Müller and more
The festival will take place from the 19th to 23rd June in the middle of the French countryside. Monticule is a small-capacity, independent festival which is celebrating its 5th anniversary this summer. With a stacked out lineup including the likes of Tako, Jennifer Cardini, Jan Schulte, Manfredas, Fantastic Twins, Simo Cell, Stenny, The Pilotwings, Zenker
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
Essentials: Livity Sound
Hailing from Bristol, a city that is home to bass music, Livity Sound was launched in 2011 by Peverelist and has built a reputation as one of the most regarded labels pushing out UK sounds. Avoiding pigeon-holing themselves to one genre, the Livity Sound back catalogue spans across a variety of different music focusing on
Laurel Halo to curate next DJ-Kicks on !K7
The 68th edition of the mix series will be released on the 22nd March with exclusive track ‘Sweetie’ by Laurel Halo available to stream now. Another landmark release in the series, the American’s 29 track mix features seven exclusives, including two of her own and those from Rrose, Machinewoman, FIT Siegel, Nick León and Ikonika.
Bambounou to make his debut on Whities with new 12″, ‘Whities 021’
The three track EP is scheduled to be released on 22nd February. ‘Whities 021’ is inspired by a collection of music made for his set at Freerotation in 2017. Showcasing Bambounou’s ‘flair for minimalistic rhythms and groove’, the record follows on from the label’s final release of 2018 from Overmono. The sleeve was designed by
MDD to release debut album ‘Reverse The Contrast’ on HANDS
The lead single ‘Underlight’ is available to stream now. To be released on Udo Wießmann’s HANDS imprint, ‘Reverse The Contrast’ is a display of industrial post-punk mayhem. Described in the press release as, “a bloodied dance floor with mosh pits galore, while others feel like an adrenaline-inducing Nintendo game full of fire, lava, monsters, and
Dance For Refuge announce International Women’s Day takeover
On the 8th March, Dance For Refuge will be hosting two parties and DJ workshops in London and Manchester. At the London show, Danielle and Liv Ayers will take to FOLD alongside a handful of unannounced special guests whilst in Manchester, Solid Blake, Kiara Scuro, B.L.O.O.M. and Imogen will take over The White Hotel. All
The Lowdown: Lokier
Discovering her productions last year, we’ve become obsessed with Lokier’s dark, moody and sometimes haunting releases on the likes of Days Of Being Wild, aufnahme und wiedergabe, Pinkman Records and Throne Of Blood. Born in Mexico, Lokier moved to Barcelona before residing in the German capital. Fast becoming one of the most exciting names to