Breakbeat
Roza Terenzi, D. Tiffany and Jayda G are first up on Berlin party Oscillate’s new label, Oscillate Tracks. Terenzi’s ‘Electronique’ is a slice of wavy, bionic electro with a sophisticated sci-fi twist…
DJ Mag meets Eric Estornel in Spain to find out about his upbringing in Miami and Dallas, his new album for R&S, and how the US affection for grittier beats is at the heart of his sound...
Under the name Maceo Plex, Cuban-American DJ/producer and label founder Eric Estornel is among the biggest players in electronic music. So why has he resurrected his more cerebral electro project, Mariel Ito, which has lain dormant for years? DJ Mag meets Estornel in Spain to find out about his upbringing in Miami and Dallas, his new album for R&S, and how the US affection for grittier beats is at the heart of his sound...
Tunes that moved the floor...
When Amnesia announced a new Monday night event series to fill the void left by Cocoon it was big news. Once the weekly kicked off it was clear things were only going to get bigger...
Etch’s forthcoming ‘Ups & Downs’ LP lives up to its name with a mix of fiery breakbeats and dark, moody bass cuts. ‘Black Rainbow’ captures both sides masterfully in a flurry of deep, atmospheric jungle...
Ben Murphy explores the impact of arguably Aphex Twin's most influential work...
DJ Mag's new Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing significance and influence of electronic albums throughout history. In this month's edition, to mark the release of his eagerly anticipated 'Collapse' EP, Ben Murphy explores the ongoing impact of Aphex Twin's ‘Selected Ambient Works 85-92’. A seminal record in the IDM, ambient and experimental canon, this one is a must-have in any self-respecting collector's crate...
Detroit drum & bass aficionado steps up with a killer hour of ecstatic footwork, jungle and jolting, bassy rhythms...
Detroit drum & bass aficionado Sinistarr steps up with a killer hour of ecstatic footwork, jungle and jolting, bassy rhythms. We catch up with a singular talent to talk origins, making d&b in Detroit and dreams of yachts...
Heist and Dirt Crew regular Nachtbraker readies his debut LP on his own Quartet Series label. ‘You Can’t Run’ is a fast-paced, murky tumble into classic deep house…
The Firehouse boss digs deep, revealing the inspiration behind her new band project, Pleasure Planet...
Kim Ann Foxman’s Firehouse Records is all about the house music; a label that celebrates all the great things going on in New York and has built solid foundations since 2014. But right now there’s an exciting twist in Kim’s discography, in the form of her latest project Pleasure Planet, alongside Andrew Potter and Brian Hersey. The trio have been working together for the best part of five years with their first collaboration heard on NY imprint Throne Of Blood. Harking back to the synth sounds of the ‘80s with hints of Italo disco, their latest ‘Pleasure Planet’ EP has come via Foxman and Potter’s colourful new imprint self: timer. We catch up with Foxman to reminisce about the essential records that inspired the Pleasure Planet sound — from Nu Groove classics to New Order...
We meet the rising drum & bass star to find out more...
FROM: Exeter, United Kingdom
FOR FANS OF: Fracture, Om Unit, Sam Binga
THREE TUNES: 'Lock Off', 'Death Becometh' and 'Shelled'
Rave classics from the man who knows...
Mark Archer of the classic rave duo picks his biggest rave-era bangers ahead of his performance at Field Maneuvers festival later this month...