XavierEleven has been drawn to music from a young age. Born Dean Johnson, he was raised watching his mother playing the organ at their church and was selected to play the clarinet in his local orchestra at just 8 years old. He’s now been playing the...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the longest-standing scene bastion Drum&BassArena returns to Brixton Electric for its eighth annual awards. A genuinely unique event, hosted by the dynamic partnership of Charlie T and Jenna G, the Drum&BassArena Awards are recognised and respected by scene contributors, pundits and fans...
Breakthrough independent artist Tim Wu – best known as Elephante – has unveiled a stunning acoustic mix of his sensational single ‘Plans’ ft. Brandyn Burnette. Enlisting the beautiful vocals of progressive singer/songwriter Brandyn Burnette, this stripped back version is both a testament to Elephante’s diversity as...
This December sees Madhouse Records release a retrospective catalogue entitled Madhouse 2016 and featuring nine label favourites alongside an exclusive track from DJ Matpat. Since its inception in 1992, Kerri Chandler and Mel Medalie’s Madhouse Records has experienced momentous critical and commercial success with its deep...
Argentina’s Unlock Recordings present the third and final instalment in their ‘Collaborations’ series featuring Deep Mariano, One + 1 & Camilo Gil, Funk E & Bodeler and Ronan Portela. With the previous ‘Collaborations’ featuring Barem, Jorge Savoretti, Franco Cinelli and Leonel Castillo, Unlock’s established entourage of...
That's right folks: LTN is back on Future State of Egypt's Excelsior label and this time he brings Flashtech along for 'The Last Ride'. Oozing with progressive goodness, this team effort makes for perfect listening at home or in the club. Part of the FSOE 450...
Great studio minds meet over the Atlantic, as Holland’s Sied van Riel and Argentina’s Roberto Raul Reynoso team up for the first time. The release also marks the VANDIT Records debut for both producers, as ‘BOW’ sees them through the door of Paul van Dyk’s...
December 16th marks the first vinyl record released on Max Richter’s brand new label ‘StudioRichter’ - a 180g 12” edition of ‘On The Nature Of Daylight’, which is the opening and closing theme from the soundtrack to Denis Villeneuve’s hotly-tipped new movie ‘Arrival’. ‘Arrival’ premiered at...
Delving into more expansive and experimental territories, Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released his second album ’The Midnight Sun' on 7th October to critical acclaim. Blending electronic elements and sweeping synth sounds with his signature layered vocals and dreamy instrumentation, the follow up to his...
GOAT Festival, a brand new boutique music and arts festival is heading to Indian shores in January 2017. A three day Indian love affair, GOAT Festival is to be held on Ashvem beach, which is hidden away in 2 acres of lush palm grove, sheltered...
