9th February: Reckonwrong, MissingNo, Merca Bae at Hooks, Birthdays Whities affiliate Reckonwrong and Merca Bae supports MissingNo, who has previously collaborated with Katy B, G-Eazy and TALA, at Hooks’ next dance at Birthdays in Dalston. 10th February: Call Super (all night long), Pickle Factory Houndstooth artist Call Super heads to the intimate venue Pickle Factory
Avon Blume to release debut EP ‘Slowly Diving’ on Moxie’s On Loop label
Moxie’s On Loop imprint is to release the first EP from Avon Blume. Titled ‘Slowly Diving’, the three tracker is sure to attract the attention of club goers and home listeners alike. Slated for release on the 23rd February, the EP follows releases from Shanti Celeste, Addison Grove, Throwing Shade, Sad City and Sandboards –
Man Power to release ‘Apologue’ EP on DGTL Records
Mexican-based producer Man Power is the next artist to release on DGTL’s label. Following in the footsteps on KiNK and Fort Romeau, Man Power’s ‘Apologue’ EP is a combination of acid-infused tracks mixed with Balearic pop and EBM influences. Once an anonymous figure, Man Power has released on established labels like ESP Institute, Optimo Trax, Correspondant and Hivern
Pangaea to release first Hessle Audio record of 2018 with ‘Bone Sucka’ EP
Hessle Audio cofounder Pangaea is set to release the first EP on the label this year. With a striking two tracker titled ‘Bone Sucka’, this will be the first release from Kevin McAuley since his 2016 album, ‘In Drum Play’. On the the A-side is the screeching breakbeat titled track whilst ‘Proxy’ is a trippy,
Melbourne duo Albrecht La’Brooy releases mini album ‘Tidal River’ on Apollo
Melbourne duo Albrecht La’Brooy, real name Sean La’Brooy and Alex Albrecht, have released their latest mini album ‘Tidal River’. Marking their first release on Apollo, the album features six tracks running from morning through to night and tries to capture the feeling of each snapshot in time. The release was inspired by a visit to
Tracks of the Month, January 2018
This is an overview of the music that the 909 crew are feeling this month. Not focused on new releases, it serves as an insight to our musical journeys and the discoveries we make on the way. Buttechno – Experimentator Well this is just a bit of a rudeboi, isn’t it? The first
5 artists to discover this week: Yaeji, Ciel, Object Blue, Peach & Aurora Mitchell
Yaeji Based in Brooklyn, the American-Korean artist captured the world’s attention at the end of 2017 with the release of ‘EP2’. Featuring the incredibly catchy ‘Raingurl’, the EP was included in most end of year lists. Combining hip hop with house and techno, Yaeji sings over the top of her tracks and mixes in both
Avalon Emerson, Young Marco, Optimo, Ben UFO and more are announced for Basoa at Bilbao BBK Live 2018
The electronic component of Bilbao BBK Live, Basoa, has revealed its lineup for the 2018 edition. Taking place on the 12th – 14th July in the woodland clearing in the heart of the Basque Country, the lineup sees Modeselektor, Hunee, John Talabot, Ben UFO, Young Marco, Optimo, Prosumer, Dekmantel Soundsystem and more. This wave of
TML to release ‘Machine Bias’ EP on Hotflush Recordings
TML has announced the release of his next EP, ‘Machine Bias’. Featuring 3 original productions and a remix from Justin Cudmore, the EP is set for release on the 16th February via Hotflush Recordings. Based in Minneapolis, TML aims to draw the line between midwestern raves and UK sound systems – combing vintage electro, acid
Toronto collective Forth launch compilation series with Vol. 1 featuring Ciel, ‘R’, Joel Eel and more
Toronto collective Forth have launched a compilation series with Vol. 1 scheduled to be released on the 20th February. Having started out throwing DIY raves, they soon became aware of the city’s hunger for self-expression and decided to create a platform for their vision. The compilation features six original, club-focused productions from Joel Eel, Gingy,