State of Play – July: House & Techno

Internet crusaders unite! Our picks for the month from the lovely land of House and Techno in one handy playlist – aren’t we nice eh? Keep ’em peeled for State of Play – July: Drum & Bass edition!

So first … Read More

UE.19: Sam Russo

Having caught Sam at the tail end of last year after a busy end to 2013 to say the least, it’s fair to say that seven months down the line the Russo train has gathered huge momentum. Back-to-back with none … Read More

Spotlight: Keeno

For the latest in our Spotlight series we welcome Keeno, an artist whose classical training meets contemporary electronica with considerable aplomb. The Med School-signed producer’s debut album Life Cycle hit stores this week and features long-time collaborator Whiney and London-based Azedia, plus … Read More

Digging Deep: Arkaik

Having been waiting a good long minute since the release of his last EP almost one and a half years ago, it seems Arkaik has been holding his cards very close to his chest. I can almost forgive Diffrent when … Read More

Five Steps: Utah Jazz

Over the years, Utah Jazz‘ name has become ubiquitous with the sultry, funk-driven sound we can loosely define as liquid Drum & Bass, though to categorise his sound so definitively would be to also do it a huge disservice. Sample-led and just straight … Read More

Urban Essence Presents…FUTURA FUNK

The team behind London-based electronic music portal, URBAN ESSENCE, invite you to spend a night celebrating the wealth of music from the world’s sexiest nation.

As the world turns its gaze to Brazil’s sun-kissed climes for the World Cup, join us … Read More

Digging Deep: DrumTalk

Usually a man of few words where press is concerned, DrumTalk tends to let his music do the talking. The anonymous East London DJ-producer is steadily making a name for himself establishing his distinctive sound; a rambunctious blend of Afrobeat … Read More

UE.18: OKZHARP & Ish

This week we’ve got a very special guest mix for you from two London-based DJs who make up an important part of the Atlantic connection between the UK and South Africa’s bass music scenes. 

Gerv, one third of genre-hopping Hyperdub … Read More

Nightmares On Wax Readies 25-Year Anniversary Compilation N.O.W Is The Time

Good news Warp fans: mainstay and legend Nightmares On Wax is set to release a new compilation entitled N.O.W Is The Time to coincide with a remarkable 25 years in the game for both artist and label. The multi-format release … Read More

UE.17: Franklin De Costa

Following on from his debut on Killekill back in January, enigmatic Berlin native Franklin De Costa touches down at fabric this weekend as he headlines Vitalik Recordings‘ Room 3 takeover: another frankly stellar Saturday lineup at the London super-club.

His … Read More