Utilizing an array of techniques and values, Athens-based electronic producer Dervisis has been dubbed a “musical chameleon”, introducing the use of darbuka pattern inspired beats amidst lush electronics and soulful vocals. He has remixed for producers such as Tendts and Liphemra (aka Phem), released two homemade LPs released by Greek
Athens / Danae Palaka / Dervisis / Electronic / experimental / Greece / Interview / Nikolas Dervisis / Pop
Interview by Moritz Grosche “Like many others, Thomas Maschitzke contracted his passion for deejaying not only because of the music itself, but because of a huge interest in new ways of making music and the desire for mastering these ways. Nevertheless, the music was a rudimental element in Thomas’ life
Berlin / Electronic / Geistzeit / Germany / House / Interview / PATH / Suspekt Records / Techno / Thomas Maschitzke
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Jeremy Malvin aka Chrome Sparks is an electronic musician and producer currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Initially shattering the underground scene with the shimmering 2012 debut single, ‘Marijuana’, this then prompted a series of EP releases via Future Classic, swimming in synthesizer-bliss and percussive-paradise. He
Interview by Shannon Lawlor David Alexander aka Summer Heart is a musician and producer currently based in Sweden. Formed in 2009, and best known for his experiments in lo-fi nostalgia, Summer Heart’s music could be best described as a spirited yet earnest stirr of genres such as electropop and chillwave;
Chillwave / Dream-Pop / Electronic / experimental / Interview / Perfect Texture / Summer Heart / Sweden
Alba Plano, the Sicilian-born songstress has been singing since her teens, and began her jazz vocal studies in her early twenties with acclaimed vocalists and professionals who then encouraged her to experiment using her voice as an instrument, leading up to her fascination with contemporary jazz. For the last two
Alba Plano / Classical / experimental / Interview / Jazz / London / Soul / Sunrise Records / United Kingdom
Since his early childhood, Brighton-based independent singer-songwriter Alan Bonner always dreamed of pursuing a musical career. After a nerve-wracking impromptu school performance, Bonner immediately began to show an interest in music. Fast forward to early adulthood, and newly found inspirational hooks, Bonner then made the decision to make music a
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, artist, designer and musician Johny Dar has a passion for originality and it’s evident in every aspect of his work, from paintings to light installations, prints, couture, illustration, sportswear and music. Dar has presented runway collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, and New York Fashion Week,
Alien-Rap / Dar The Music / Dardelica / Electronic / experimental / Interview / Johny Dar / Ohio / USA
Jaafar is a fusion-pop musician and vocalist currently based in Jordan, AE. After exploding onto the scene with the leading single titled ‘Sixteen’ which was inspired by the refugee-crisis in the Middle East, Jaafar then went on to receive considerable exposure through publications such as People Magazine, The Huffington Post,
Laolu is a DJ and producer currently based in Geneva, Switzerland. The best kept secret of the club scene, Laolu is a versatile and dynamic artist who has rapidly established himself as one of the rising new forces of the electronic scene. With a solid background including releases on Innervisions,
Electronic / experimental / Geneva / House / Laolu / Switzerland / Techno / Weapons
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Jamison Isaak, aka Teen Daze is an electronic musician and producer hailing from Abbortsford, British Columbia. Teen Daze’s music could be best described as electronic, beat driven, atmospheric pieces that play out more like films rather than songs, with the inclusion of often explored paths such
