Peggy Gou’s long awaited debut album I Hear You arrives with promise, but on the back of such an extended rollout, some tracks feel less fresh. The South Korean-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer showcases her journey from underground favorite to global dance music sensation, yet the album’s lack of cohesive
For New York-based DJs and producers Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield, history is a lens through which to view the present. Their popular Coloring Lessons events are rooted in homage – recalling the culture and approach of formative house events like The Loft and clubs like Shelter, while remaining in
PLAYY. Records · PLAYY. Mix #187 – AVEM Emerging from the depths of blurry nightlife, AVEM‘s signature sound can best described as textured, driving and passionate. Growing alongside Basel-based imprint LOKD, the Swiss producer, DJ and live act has had a significant impact on the Downtempo scene, spearheading a novel
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With foundations in house and techno, Polish duo Catz & Dogz have been creating spaces and sounds of magic for the past two decades, mixing bright disco and deep house elements, sexy vocals and bold, spoken phrases. This stylish aesthetic has landed them in lineups in the best spots worldwide,
On the title track from his upcoming fifth album Mimose, acclaimed German electronic musician and multi-hyphenate producer Parra For Cuva does what he does best – conjure a sweeping, hypnotic aural experience driven by crisp, dazzling percussion coloured with melodic textures and hooks, a sort of otherworldly groove that
With his ongoing mixtape series, producer, DJ, and global dance music icon ENiGMA Dubz is all about ‘#versatility’. The series, which began with the Beatport chart-topping #Heaters, is an outlet for the artist to express his remarkably varied tastes and interests. Ever a student of his craft, ENiGMA Dubz is
Nawed Khan, known by his stage name Browncoat, has been a driving force in the alternative and underground side of electronic music in India for the past decade. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of the genre, he has quickly become one of the most sought-after producers and performers
French DJ and producer Baron’s take on electronic music sources inspiration from styles outside the dancefloor, touching on influences from jazz, afro, and disco. The result is a sound rthat’s somewhat atypical to house music – rich in its references to broader musical culture. Under the Baron (FR) moniker, he’s
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OLAN often wonders, “where do I fit in?,” and this question feels essential to her practice. Her eclectic blend of instruments and genres makes categorization tricky. Raised in church choirs, her youth in Columbus and Atlanta nurtured her love of music across bands, songwriting camps, and listening to Paramore. She
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Following the critically acclaimed release of his three-part Neowl EP (alongside Grooveshack) on Elif’s Marginalia imprint back in December, German-born, Turkish producer and vocalist Bákayan now looks to grab 2024 by the horns as he lands on esteemed German imprint Stil vor Talent for his latest transmission, Fireflies. Exponent of
