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Burial and Kode9’s latest split EP, Phoneglow / Eyes Go Blank, marks a significant, if somewhat contentious, moment in the evolution of both artists’ sounds. While paying homage to their UK electronic music roots, this release also highlights a potential creative tension, particularly in Burial’s work.   The polarisation caused

For most artists, tours are times of focus and endurance, challenging passages of time where everything is channeled toward one thing alone: the show. For DJ Lag, the extensive global trek supporting his acclaimed debut album Meeting With The King was a transformative experience. The South African producer and innovator

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

Life begins in medias res – its head spinning horns warping into focus through bulbous filters, as if we’re entering the party at its peak. The latest single from Jamie xx and another taste of upcoming album In Waves (due in September) continues the UK producer’s foray into euphoric, sexy

While the news of PC Music’s shutdown sent shockwaves through most of the music community, for anyone paying attention to founder A.G Cook over the past two years, it probably felt like a probability. From soundtracking films to producing for Beyoncé, the UK producer’s growing presence in more mainstream circles

  Tove Lo and SG Lewis are one of those special pop star-producer combinations. What they bring out in each other is unique to their partnership – a creative synergy so electric, the music they create together often feels another echelon to the rest of their discography. HEAT, the pair’s

Image by Alim Karmali From East African doomcore to trap influenced Bangalore bounce, these are the releases that caught our attention this week. In no particular order: Malfnktion – No Dough (EP) The new EP from Bangalore producer Malfnktion is an ode to the sounds and energy of his city.

Image by Julian Buchan Hyperpop has been having an uncharacteristically sombre moment. The death of one of its most promising progenitors early in the year has left an undeniable void, and lately little can be said of the genre without acknowledging SOPHIE’s absence. What better way to restart the party

Image by Daniel Swan With each displaying their own distinct cultural influences from East Africa to Miami, these are the releases that caught our attention this week. In no particular order:  Charlie Soul Clap – Virgo’s Victory / Soul Fed (EP) As one half of the electro-funk duo Soul Clap,

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