We love 2nd Drop Records – you know that. So when they announced a triple-vinyl compilation of tracks, the first of its ilk, we got just a little bit excited. The inaugural “Future Foundations” brings together tracks from label stalwarts and debutants alike, spanning different genres and exploring new territories across six sides of lovingly […]

Civil Music’s output has been pretty irrepressible over recent months, churning out a steady flow of hard to sleep on releases at an almost disheartening rate for those of us trying to watch our bank balances. Their scope has been typically colourful and varied, with the full length epics from Starkey and Reso intersected by […]

Midland is easily one of the most recognizable names to come out of Britain’s recent house boom. Having entered the music world through collaborations with Pearson Sound (then Ramadanman) and built strong relationships with labels such as Aus Music and More Music, Midland boasts a near immaculate discography. Last year’s “Placement EP” was his most […]

It’s been nearly two years since Richelle put out his “Mascotte EP” on the Pelican Fly imprint, which he co-runs with DJ Slow. Since that first release the Belgian label has gone from strength to strength, racking up EPs from a small but talented pool of globally-dispersed musicians. Now eight records deep, it was about […]

For the past few years, Marc Glasser aka Dubbel Dutch has quietly insulated himself within the ever-growing North American club music sound. Borrowing bits and pieces from everything from Jersey/Baltimore Club to grime and throwing them into a blender with elements of dancehall, the Brooklyn by-way-of Texas resident has separated himself from the Soundcloud masses […]

Leeds, UK, is absolutely brimming with musical talent. Not only is it awash with great bands, but also sees a plethora of wannabe DJs and producers. All you have to do is walk through the student area of Hyde Park and we bet  every third person you ask is a ‘DJ’, or at least has […]

Last year we wrote about Orquestra’s Final Expedition, the star-gazing effort from the Dublin producer who runs the Meles Meles label. The latest release from this outfit is Mangetout’s “If It Wer” EP. Described as ambient and melancholy, it’s an emotional journey that takes you from the Irish countryside to the big city lights of […]