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Texas-based musician and producer, Frythm will be releasing his new single ‘Breakthrough ft. Rome Fortune’ on May 19th via SoulfulxNature. As a child, Matthew Pena aka Frythm hated piano lessons. However, he later found inspiration in the form of a MIDI keyboard and a DAW, which lead to the production

There are few young voices in the contemporary techno scene as distinctive as Charlotte de Witte’s. The young Belgian producer is a fearless composer, artfully mixing harsh and aggressive beats with dark and distorted sounds, creating layered, complex tracks that are dancefloor-ready but also musically interesting. Latest EP Voices Of

Norway’s HAJK has finally released their self-titled debut album, and their smart mix of indie and commercial pop has struck a chord with listeners and fans. The five piece ensemble is fronted by Preben Sælid Andersen and Sigrid Aase, who share the vocals, while Johan Nord (drums), Knut Olav Buverud

Multi-talented Speech Debelle won the 2009 Mercury Prize for debut album Speech Therapy, and has subsequently been involved in a range of artistic pursuits, including appearances on Masterchef and curating art exhibitions. Her UK tour will also kick off at the end of May. Latest album tantil before i breathe.

Marle Thomson is a nu-folk artist who hails from Amsterdam. Blending sounds from the genres of soul, folk and electronica, her “simply enchanting voice” (DWDD) and “dedication to authenticity” (Music Week) have won her widespread critical acclaim throughout the Netherlands and beyond. We spoke to Marle about playing for drunk

We spoke to FAR about his new release Flash Point, released on Speedy J’s Electric Deluxe LMTD series. The provocative album combines ethereal soundscapes to create a truly other-worldly, almost post-apocalyptic experience. FAR explains the influences behind the album, what it was like collaborating with Speedy J… and how he

Russian duo PTU – consisting of Kamil Ea and Alina Izolenta – are destined for a big 2017, with debut EP A Broken Clock Is Right Twice A Day out now via Nina Kraviz’s Trip Records. The duo, whose name comes from the old Soviet institution of “Professional Engineering Specialised

Interview by Shannon Lawlor Martin Stimming, aka Stimming is an electronic music producer from Hamburg, Germany who has to date, released countless remixes, singles, extended plays and collaborations with notable artists such as Nina Kraviz, Stephan Bodzin, Marc Romboy, Kiasmos and Deadmau5 just to name a few. Working within the

Jilk are an experimental electronic band based in Bristol, England. Gaining an assorted collection of praise from influencers such as Red Bull Music, DJ Mag, XLR8R and Clash Mag, their music has also received great traction from significant platforms, including BBC Radio 1’s George Fitzgerald and BBC 6 MUSIC’s Gilles

French producer Chloé Thévenin is an edgy and prolific force on the European electro scene, whose previous releases on Karat, BPitch Control, My Favorite Robot and Throne of Blood have earned her critical acclaim and a committed following. The release of her first solo record in four years, will hallmark

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