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Influences: Rob Pearson shares the tracks that shaped his sound
Rob Pearson Every artist has a story built from the sounds that moved them most. For Rob Pearson, it’s a journey that stretches from early electro and hip hop through acid house, jungle and the rise of UK tech house, all stitched into a career that has defined the underground for over two decades. Rob Pearson’s latest release, ‘Turnin’ Things Up’, lands on his long-running label Evasive Records on 14th November. The four-track EP shows the full range of his sound, from rollin
Oct 203 min read


Hot Picks: David Mayer Shares The Tracks Defining His Sound On SONARA
David Mayer shares his Hot Picks, from Bun Xapa and Culoe De Song to KEENE and Jonathan Kaspar, celebrating his new SONARA release ‘Luhya’.
Oct 203 min read


FLOWFAT brings Brazilian energy to Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi Records with his new ‘Jacuzzi’ EP
Brazil’s rising talent FLOWFAT joins Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi Records with his ‘Jacuzzi’ EP.
Oct 202 min read


Hot Picks: Teddy Douglas Shares The Tracks Defining His Soulful House Legacy
Teddy Douglas shares his Hot Picks, from Ten City and Soul II Soul to Geoffrey C and DJ Spen, celebrating his new Nervous Records remix release.
Oct 202 min read


Hot Picks: Danner (US) Shares The Tracks Inspiring His Tribal House Sound
Danner (US) shares his Hot Picks, from Prok | Fitch and Ramin Rezaie to Silvie Loto and RN ISMO, to mark his Sloth Acid release ‘Babalica.’
Oct 162 min read


SONIKKU Keeps the Summer Alive with New Bella Union Double A-Side ‘Heatwave/Drowning’
SONIKKU SONIKKU’s music has always lived between worlds. Pop and club, sunshine and melancholy, emotion and movement. His new double A-side release on Bella Union, ‘Heatwave/Drowning’, captures that duality perfectly. Out on vinyl and digital from 10 October, it is the sound of late summer stretched into infinity. Following his prolific run of releases in 2024, including ‘The World is Bleak but Sometimes Beautiful’, ‘Whirlwind of Malevolence’ and ‘Kissing in the Strobe Light’
Oct 153 min read


SVETTI on Mentorship, Breakbeat’s Rebirth and Finding Her Own Sound
From Beatport’s Talent of the Year to new collabs with Coldcut and Stanton Warriors, SVETTI talks evolution, honesty and connection.
Oct 143 min read


Martel Explores Politics, Power and Sound on His New Album ‘Zaire’
Architect-turned-producer Martel confronts colonial legacy and capitalism on his striking new techno album ‘Zaire’.
Oct 143 min read


Mark Knight Talks Longevity, Trust and Soul Ahead of Café Mambo Ibiza at XOYO Birmingham
House icon Mark Knight on Toolroom’s legacy, nurturing new talent and bringing the Café Mambo Ibiza vibe to XOYO Birmingham.
Oct 93 min read


MAGA on ‘Knockout’, Scenarios, and Finding Flow Between Friendship and Freedom
French producer Maga talks about his new Factory 93 release ‘Knockout’ with Emanuel Satie and Mâhfoud, the growth of his Scenarios collective, and how life in Lisbon continues to shape his evolving sound and creative mindset.
Oct 93 min read


Asia’s Turntable Titans: Celebrating 40 Years of DMC and the Rise of Scratch Culture
The Technics DMC World DJ Championships celebrate 40 years in Tokyo. Explore how Asia emerged as a global leader in turntablism, driven by skill, culture, and innovation.
Oct 83 min read


Hot Picks: Guy Mantzur Shares The Tracks Inspiring His LNOE Release
Guy Mantzur shares his Hot Picks, from Guy J and Hernan Cattaneo to Nils Frahm and Âme, ahead of his new release on Last Night On Earth.
Oct 12 min read


Hot Picks: EdiP Shares The Tracks Inspiring His Sound D’Elite Debut
EdiP shares his Hot Picks, from Mau P and Ilario Alicante to timeless cuts by B.B. King and Michael Jackson, ahead of his Sound D’Elite EP.
Sep 292 min read


Felix Raphael on Mental Health, Creativity and Staying Aligned with ‘Compass’
Berlin live artist Felix Raphael explores vulnerability and balance on ‘Compass’, the second single from his upcoming LP ‘DO YOU’.
Sep 294 min read


Hot Picks: Drivetrain Shares The Tracks Driving His Detroit Sound
Drivetrain shares his Hot Picks, from Blaze classics to Tronic bangers, revealing the deep, soulful and driving sounds behind his Detroit roots.
Sep 292 min read


Hot Picks: GAWP Shares The Tracks Driving His Unlearn:Records Release
GAWP shares his Hot Picks, from John Summit and Skrillex collabs to underground rollers, marking his new single Feel Alone on Unlearn.
Sep 252 min read


Hot Picks: J Wax Shares The Tracks Behind His HARD Recs Debut
J Wax shares his Hot Picks, from Skeptic’s garage bombs to Spray’s vocal-chop staple, ahead of his HARD Recs single Do The Bang.
Sep 252 min read


Hot Picks: Eric Sharp Shares The Tracks Inspiring His Purpose-Driven Sound
Eric Sharp shares his Hot Picks, from Lane 8 and Notre Dame to Kiasmos and Naarly, revealing the sounds shaping his melodic vision.
Sep 253 min read


Long Island Sound on Textures, Hardware and the Story Behind 'CV / Gate'
Dublin duo Long Island Sound push deeper into textured techno with new release ‘CV / Gate’ on Signs of Space, out now.
Sep 244 min read


Alessandro Ricchi on Growth, Resilience and His Café de Anatolia Debut ’Ahora’
Italian DJ and producer Alessandro Ricchi reflects on his journey as he readies Café de Anatolia debut, ‘Ahora’, out 23 September.
Sep 194 min read
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