Belfast festival AVA has revealed names for its 2018 lineup. Heading up the bill are Belfast natives Bicep, Floorplan, KiNK and DVS1. Joining them across the weekend will be heavyweights Helena Hauff, Rødhad, Hammer, Or:la and Midland. The rest of the lineup includes Hunee, Job Jobse, Jayda G, Mall Grab, Denis Sulta, Sassy J, Mano
Recondite announces fifth studio album, ‘Daemmerlicht’
Bavarian producer Recondite has announced the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Daemmerlicht’. Translating as ‘fading light’, the album sees Recondite explore new territories as he combines his love of instrumental hip hop and downbeat with ambient and classical elements. Slated for release on the 16th February via Plangent Records, ‘Daemmerlicht’ is one of Recondite’s
Oasis Festival reveals first names for 2018
Moroccan festival Oasis have revealed the first phase of their 2018 lineup. Headlining the bill is Carl Cox and back-to-back sets from Derrick Carter and The Black Madonna and Actress x Mount Kimbie DJ set. Alongside them will be the hottest acts right now Avalon Emerson, Paula Temple live set, Octo Octa, Nastia and William
Nascain – ‘Double Album’
9/10 Don’t let the uninspired title fool you, Nascain’s ‘Double Album’ is a serious piece of work. A 20-track digital only release that has spent 3 years in the making – rife with ups and downs with tempos spanning from 80 to 180bpm. I found this album browsing Reddit for more obscure Aphex Twin releases
CutOff!CutOff! returns with three-track ‘Décollage’ EP
CutOff!CutOff! has revealed the first EP on his imprint RSNTR Rec. Titled ‘Décollage’, the three-track EP features off-kilter dance floor tracks giving a first impression of the leftfield position the label is prone to take. With mastering by Voidloss at Black Monolith Studios, the EP leads with the barely tamed titled track which takes inspiration
Aera announces new album ‘The Sound Path’ on Permanent Vacation
Berlin-based producer Aera has announced his latest collection of work ‘The Sound Path’. To be released on Permanent Vacation on the 6th April, the 12-track album focuses on complex soundscapes with quirky notes. Marking his second album, ‘The Sound Path’ is Aera’s most personal work to date. Aera first appeared when he established his record label
Dekmantel Festival reveals 2018 lineup including Jamie xx, Errorsmith, Orbital, Powder and Helena Hauff
Renowned Amsterdam promoter and label Dekmantel have announced the lineup for their 2018 edition. With the full programme revealed in a 5-minute long transmission video, key bookings are Jamie xx, Four Tet, Karen Gwyer, Young Marco and Errorsmith live sets, Mama Snake & Solid Blake, Ricardo Villalobos, Helena Hauff, Lena Willikens and Shackleton. This year
Groeni announces debut album, ‘Nihx’
New Zealand natives Groeni have revealed their debut album ‘Nihx’ on Project: Mooncircle. Created at the foot of Mount Victoria, the 9-track collection of original work sees Groeni challenge themselves compositionally and sonically. Two years in the making, the album was written across three studios in Wellington, NZ. ‘Nihx’ by Groeni will be released on the
C.A.R. announces second album ‘PINNED’
Following on from her debut album ‘My Friend’, C.A.R. – real name Chloé Raunet – has revealed her second album ‘PINNED’. To be released via Ransom Note Records on the 16th February, ‘PINNED’ refines her palette of glimmering electronics and post punk angles. Raunet previously led the electro outfit Battant which went on to collaborate with Red Axes,
The Crave Festival announces 2018 line up with DJ Stingray, Courtesy, Hessle Audio Trio and more
The Hague’s annual The Crave Festival has revealed the 2018 lineup. Boasting a wealth of incredible underground artists, the year’s edition sees DJ Stingray, Courtesy, Blawan, Hessle Audio Trio and Aurora Halal head to Zuiderpark for the one-day affair. The festival also spotlights The Hague’s storied electronic music scene, with The Hague locals Intergalactic FM