It’s astounding that New York producer and Incienso founder Anthony Naples churns out such a steady stream of music without ever forsaking quality. Whether its the hypnotic ambient-adjacent soundscapes of Chameleon, or the pulsating reggaeton-techno of Club Pez, it’s a testament not only to his unquestionable talent, but his distinct
Taken from her debut album With A Hammer, on Passed By Me Korean-American producer Yaeji turns toward viscous trip-hop with a haze of amorphous psychedelia. The accompanying music video leans into the latter, featuring Yaeji in multiple surreal vignettes that read like a loose adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. She
After a lifetime spent in and around the music industry, soaking up the influences of legends across genres and flexing his musical muscles in all corners of the dance world, Devon James is set to release his debut album this month. Love Reach is a nine-track narrative of self-discovery told
Disco / disco-house / five minutes with / House / Interview / Nu-Disco / Producer
A stalwart of Madrid’s vibrant club scene, Spanish DJ and producer Landikhan has established himself as one of the most authentic electronic artists on the circuit, presenting a sound palette that’s as diversely pleasing as it is refined. A staunch contributor to the house and electronica scape for many years
Downtempo / five minutes with / Interview / Melodic House / Producer / Remix / trance
Two music organisations, Black Artist Database and shesaid.so, have decided not to participate in the International Music Summit this year. According to Resident Advisor, the two platforms are putting their partnerships with the thought-leadership event on pause, following Beatport’s majority acquisition of IMS earlier this year. As previously reported, a
Omagoqa’s latest EP, an extension of last year’s Back To Ebombeni, is a reminder of the enduring power of the gqom genre in the face of the amapiano boom. The Durban-based trio, who have previously collaborated with the genre’s kingpin DJ Lag, are now the new keepers of the abrasive
Debby Friday’s debut album, GOOD LUCK, is a genre-fluid, experimental body of work that showcases the Nigerian-born, Montreal-raised artist’s personal growth and emotional depth. The album centres around Friday’s journey from the hedonistic rave scene to sobriety, a journey that is reflected in the album’s duelling themes of love and
Alt-Pop / experimental / industrial bass / Rave / Techno
Gumar, the latest EP from the sensational Fatima Al Qadiri, is a shimmering example of cultural fusion at its best. Her inclusion of Arabic culture and heritage in the otherwise whitewashed sphere of ambient and downtempo is a breath of fresh air, as was her early work which traversed the
Usually a fixture in the Synthwave space, Billboard-featured producer and Enchanté Records signee The Toxic Avenger has veered off in a new direction. His latest release, titled ‘Mine’ is a high-energy House record inspired by the work of British producer Fred Again… Spearheading the project, the track features on a
Bandcamp United, the recently launched union for Bandcamp employees, has accused the company’s leadership of attempting to undermine unionisation efforts. According to an article from Resident Advisor, the newly established union expressed concerns in an Instagram post that Bandcamp was delaying the National Labor Relations Board hearing needed to legitimise
