Helena Hauff
Kern Vol. 5 is not a subtle record. That’s not Helena Hauff’s style. The German DJ didn’t earn her accolades by playing it safe. True to her roots—Hauff got her start as a resident at Hamburg’s grungy (and much loved)… Read More
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Pinch
When Pinch’s Reality Tunnels was announced last month, many headlines focused on the fact that it was Bristol producer Rob Ellis’ first new solo album in 13 years. That’s a long time for any genre, but by electronic music standards,… Read More
Brigitte Barbu
Brigitte Barbu, better known as French deep-house enigma Pépé Bradock, is an impossible man to pin down. After a brief scuffle with the mainstream at the end of the 1990s thanks to “Deep Burnt,” a jazzy house classic of immaculate… Read More
Gengahr – Heavenly Maybe
I’m trying to judge whether it’s offensive to say that I’ve listened to “Heavenly Maybe” so many times that it’s become painful to listen to. On the one hand, I’m saying their song is painful to listen to, but that’s… Read More
Patawawa – So Late
After slowing the pace a little on their last release, “Forget About It,”the nu-disco trio, Patawawa, get firmly back into the groove on “So Late,” their latest in a string of cast iron, up-tempo floor fillers. The track finds the… Read More
Agar Agar – Nap
Two art students making music together. What does it sound like? Eccentric, galactic, extraordinary and futuristic– Agar Agar! The synth-pop duo from France, Armand and Clara, both attended the École de Beaux-Arts de Cergy – an art school near Paris… Read More
Flora Cash – Missing Home (Filous Remix)
Home has a special meaning for many of us, and in times like these it doesn’t hurt to get a little reminder of that no matter where in the world you are, home is where the heart is. Swedish duo,… Read More
Porches – Do U Wanna
Are you so happy you could die? I’m not sure how I’m feeling, but Porches certainly is. New York-native, Aaron Maine, formed his musical project, Porches, back in 2010 and has been releasing synth-pop tracks ever since, including this song… Read More
DJ Boring
In the fall of 2016, YouTube tastemaker Slav posted a video of a track by someone called DJ Boring. It quickly went viral; currently, it has more than six million views. With its soft pads and acid glow, “Winona” is… Read More
Space Afrika
Space Afrika, the Manchester duo of Joshua Inyang and Joshua Reid, have always made music that directly responds to their surroundings. In the past, they’ve spoken of the way that Manchester itself, a city of grey skies and concrete, has… Read More