High Contrast: Dance music is sounding homogenised – we need more sonic variety
In 2002, High Contrast (real name Lincoln Barrett) signed to seminal drum & bass label Hospital Records and now, nearly one decade later, he returns with his fourth studio album, The Agony &...
View ArticleTo take the flame is a massive honour, says Radio 1’s new drum’n'bass DJ
"There is pressure on me," Friction says, "Because I'll be responsible for telling the world what's new with drum'n'bass and getting it out there."
View ArticleMista Men: Up north just needs a new hub as a home for our sound
Having collaborated together for Detboi’s Curse of the Voodoo Drums 2 EP last year, Detboi and Mista Men are back – this time with the former returning the favour and collaborating on the latter’s...
View ArticleDeadboy: ‘The album is a lost art form and dance albums, in particular, are...
Back in 2009, an unknown producer going by the name of Deadboy burst on to the scene with a track called 'U Cheated' which went on to be supported by a host of respected underground DJs. But before...
View ArticleB. Traits: Digital Soundboy are like a family – we strive in helping each...
“The reaction to Fever has far surpassed my expectations,” says 23-year-old B. Traits when asked about her debut single, one of the most anticipated dance tracks of the year.
View ArticleLogistics: It was time to move on
Matthew Gresham answers my first question about the thought process behind his latest album, with a succinct and honest reply. “I felt it was time to progress my style and move away from the sound I'm...
View ArticleSlugabed: I want it to recreate the thoughts and feelings I experienced
Next week sees the 23-year-old producer, real name Greg Feldwick, release his debut album. The 12-track record is a culmination of the producer’s formative years making music.
View ArticleJack Beats: Our album is a reflection of what we’ve done so far: hybrid,...
Taking time out of an evening assembling his new studio, Ben Geffin, one half of Jack Beats, sounds excited about the release of You Should Know, the duo’s collaboration with Donae’o. “We’d had a track...
View ArticleDJ Fresh: I’ve never been so excited about making music
“I wouldn’t say I’m going for my third consecutive number one,” says Dan, “It’s dangerous to become too concerned with chart positions as there are so many factors that govern how well something does...
View ArticleDJ Toddla T: ‘Girls Music is about getting exciting music and sharing it’
BBC Radio 1 DJ Toddla T has been making solid strides forward with his Girls Music imprint. In a short space of time, the label has released music from emerging talent such as Des Demure, Walter Ego...
View ArticleInterview with Duke Dumont: ‘Getting my music heard to the most amount of...
One of the most anticipated dance tracks of the year so far Duke Dumont's Need U (100%) is finally out this week and is set to add to dance music's surge towards mainstream popularity with a top 10...
View ArticleThe story behind Unknown Festival – Croatia’s newest party
This September, hundreds of electronic music fans will descend on Rovinj, North Croatia's sun-kissed coastline for the inaugural Unknown Festival.
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