Electro

With its grimy cyberpunk aesthetic, Berlin label Mechatronica's innovative electro releases have found fans in the likes of DJ Stingray 313 and Helena Hauff. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, co-founder Casper Mejlholm tells Ben Murphy how experimentation and rule-breaking are at the heart of its success

Founded by Jensen Interceptor and Assembler Code in 2018, International Chrome has become a byword for electro-licked club heaters — but it’s much more than that. From charity releases to expansive tapes, the label’s focus on bringing like-minded individuals together and connecting global sounds has kept things in a state of constant evolution. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Ben Murphy learns more

Spain’s electro and IDM underground is popping off like never before, thanks to a percolating network of new labels, DJs, producers, clubs and festivals. Ben Murphy talks to some of the people behind this growing scene, and finds out why it’s happening now

With releases on labels including Critical, Deadbeats and Noisia’s VISION, to name but a few, gyrofield has fast become one of drum & bass’ most sought-after artists, though her sound stretches in numerous directions. Her detailed, gnarly yet emotionally vivid productions are a breath of fresh air in the scene, and continue to evolve sonically alongside their own personal growth. Here, alongside a bass-charged and genre-jumping 90-minute Recognise mix, she shares her story with Becca Inglis

Italy-based, Australia-born DJ and producer Nite Fleit has made her name with tough-as-nails electro, but her recently-released debut album reveals a more emotional side. Alongside a storming mix for the Recognise series, she speaks to Claire Francis about her formative years in Melbourne, her natural flair for DJing, and how making music helps with her ADHD

The prolific Dallas, Texas electro producer builds a futurist cosmology that straddles sci-fi obsession and quiet storm roots, with unexpected brightness. Marke Bieschke catches up with the artist about his process, and his stunning recent LP 'LASER Mode'   

With an hour of scorching hot electro, Hamburg’s DJ MELL G tears up the Fresh Kicks mix series, and chats to Niamh O’Connor about finding her musical identity in the genre’s uncompromising energy

Electro’s breakout star Ngoni Egan demonstrates his boundary-pushing sound for the Fresh Kicks mix series, and speaks to Claire Francis about paying tribute to his familial roots in Botswana with the ‘Re Teng’ EP