Taylor Trostle

“The image is there, but the history of work is lurking under the surface,” says artist Alien D of his new release, Nature’s Pencil, on the acclaimed DC-based label, 1432 R. Like a lotus flower, which can take years to germinate in a pond’s soil, its deep-planted roots give birth to leaves that break the […]

When artist Pavel Milyakov, best known for his alias buttechno, first emerged onto the electronic underground in 2015 with his series of evocative techno experiments under the album SPORT, it was as if some new sonic force had been released from ancient permafrost. Like water pulsing its way through a freezing riverbed, his debut album […]

In an era dominated by polished productions and skyrocketing BPMs, Brooklyn-based artist DJ Wawa stands out for embracing a more personalized pace. Having been an integral part of Brooklyn’s music scene for over a decade, the DJ and producer has established themselves as both a key figure locally and a passionate advocate for the broader […]

Stirred by the striking sounds of dubstep emerging out of the UK in the early 2000s, the Washington, DC artist Djoser first forayed into production around 2010 with a focus on harnessing the genre’s idiosyncratic style. Building on this bass-heavy foundation, Djoser’s productions have since incorporated elements of dub techno, electro, and drum and bass, […]

Dualities can lead to life’s more fascinating moments, and in music, generate some of its most spirited sounds. Seamlessly tapping into this quality, the DJ, producer, and award-winning journalist, Sami, consistently explores the contrasts that exist within this world, channeling joy, sadness, pain, and brightness through his work as he fills seemingly disparate roles as […]

A stalwart fixture of Brooklyn’s nightlife community, Ron Like Hell’s electrifying sets have stunned dancers for decades, while the DJ’s celebrated Wrecked nights continue to inspire a new generation of artists, promoters, and party enthusiasts. With a taste for bold and beautiful house vocals, raw and visceral techno rhythms, plus experimental electronic obscurities, Ron Like […]

Few artists celebrate Detroit’s musical legacy and ineffable influence on contemporary music like the producer and DJ known as 2lanes. A consistent presence in the city’s  electronic music community, 2Lanes has worked as much behind the scenes as  behind the decks, collaborating with a diverse set of local artists on everything from production to promoting […]