French multi-instrumentalist and producer Crayon is an artist inspired by worlds outside of his own. Openly embracing explorations not only into music styles, but disciplines across art forms, he’s developed an artistic vocabulary that allows him to produce genre bending electronic music. This distinctly bohemian approach found him transforming the
Downtempo / electronica / experimental / Jazz / R&B / UKG
FKA Twigs has released a new music video for the song Oh My Love off her latest mixtape, Caprisongs. One of the most effervescent and pop leaning tracks on the mixtape, the video sees Twigs at her local nail salon taking advice from her technician, cut with fantasy sequences of
Hip-Hop / music news / music video / New Music / new music video / R&B
“How’s the weather?” is one of those questions that’s become a means toward trivial banter, an autopilot prompt for small talk in the ranks of “where are you working now?” or “how’s the family?” No one seems to be taking the question too seriously, except maybe for Loraine James. Following
ambient / Breakbeats / experimental / IDM / improvised / neo-classic / trip hop
Letting the rich arpeggio rhythms guide him, music producer Joris Delacroix has shared his most genre-redefining work to date – ‘Unexpected’ via SmallFishBigSea. Gradually introducing techno quirks into his deep house sound, we are intrigued by the endless possibilities Delacroix has in the works. Featuring energetic but refined nightclub hooks,
Before hyperpop was consecrated as a genre of itself, there was singeli. The hyperactive, breakneck club music born in the underground scene of Dar E Salam can be looked at as a sort of precursor to what hyperpop has done in the West. Years before 100 Gecs threw auto-tuned hooks
For over a decade, James Vine has found himself at the fore of the bass music boom. Better known as ENiGMA Dubz, Vine has been pushing the boundaries of what bass could be since cutting his teeth on the dubstep scene. He’s the sort of artist who’s anything but an
Bass / Drum'n'bass / Future Bass / Garage / Jungle / Post-dubstep / UKG
Music streaming service Deezer has reportedly entered into a deal to take the company public. According to The Wall Street Journal, the French streaming giant reported that they have merged with a special acquisitions company to oversee their transition, with a current valuation of $1.13 billion. Deezer has been a
Charli XCX has released a music video for the song Used To Know Me, off her latest album Crash. The track interpolates Robin. S’s seminal 90’s house classic, Show Me Love. In the video, XCX performs as various avatars, including a dominatrix, cheerleader, and Marie Antoinette style character. Used To
House / music news / New Music / new music video / Pop
Kicking off our new podcast series is none other than techno icon Ellen Allien. A generational visionary, she has always looked to the future for inspiration, carving her own path in the world of techno and the Berlin dance scene as DJ, musician, label-manager and creative all rounder. Unable to
Acid House / acid techno / interviews / New EP / podcast / Techno
From Bengali infused piano house to the melodrama of Italo disco heartbreak, we roundup our favourite releases of the week. Listen to our selections below. Follow our Roundup Selections playlist on Spotify to stay updated on what we have on repeat. 100 Gecs – Doritos & Fritos The second
