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Interviews

Remaining present: Ana Roxanne talks creativity & the simple pursuit of happiness

Ahead of her appearance at Le Guess Who?, we spoke to the ambient singer about her pathway into music, the impact of lockdown and her soft spot for noughties screamo.

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Art & Culture

Track By Track: Moritz von Oswald – Silencio Live at the O2 in 2023 - an odyssey through time and space.

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Art & Culture

Playground for a Wedgeless Firm: Chemical Brothers Live at the O2 in 2023 - an odyssey through time and space.

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Interviews

Music From The Vortex: Fantastic Twins Existential questions as we dig into the world of Julienne Dessagne's split personality.

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Interviews

Mehmet Aslan ‘Senza Decoro’ Interview, Track By Track & Sleevenotes "It was like a wild laboratory for all forms of new and strange tones, sounds, noises, rackets and compositional experiments"

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Interviews

The not so free world: Clams ‘Warmduscher’ Baker interviews meatraffle "Clams here, I have the pleasure of sharing a few questions with a friend and family member, Zsa Zsa Sapien of Meatraffle."

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Interviews

Cut Up Beats: In Conversation with Anoesis Making futuristic music whilst reflecting on the past, a career in sound with Anoesis.

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Interviews

No Revivalism: Shackleton looks firmly Forward Exploring the diverse and exciting musical trajectory of a producer who doesn't sit still.

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Interviews

The Pirate Hotmix: Jacana People In the first of a new series we invite Jacana People to take to the decks for a special hotmix, showcasing as many tracks and tricks as they can inside ten'ish minutes.

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Interviews

Adrian Sherwood interviews Panda Bear and Sonic Boom Adrian Sherwood has reinterpreted and re-crafted the last Panda Bear & Sonic Boom album into a masterpiece in dub so it was only right they had a big old chat about dub.

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Interviews

Ethereal dreams of Grunge: Abyss X in conversation Ahead of a new album forthcoming on AD93 - we spoke to Abyss X about the roots and origins of the music and project.

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Interviews

Origins: Terrace in conversation Burning down the house with the many faces of techno legend Stefan Robbers.

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Featured

Track By Track: Various Artists – Disruptive Frequencies An in-depth guide to an essential compilation aiming to redress racial bias by championing Black & South Asian avant-garde electronic music

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Interviews

Interview: Self governance & Carl Jung; the nomadic Ursa Major Moving Group The rhythm section of Snapped Ankles, Alabaster DePlume, Drop Out Venus, and Blue House steps out on her own.

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Interviews

Artist to Artist: Om Unit & TM404 Long-time friends talk Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, exploring their experiences at their first gigs, musical inspirations and Ennio Morricone.

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Celebrating Ten Years of Berlin’s AWAY A lot has changed these past ten years, not least the way in which people party and consume music. That's why it's important to celebrate and champion those who have managed to keep the wheels turning - in this case AWAY.

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Interviews

15 Years in the shadows: Body Hammer A cynic could call Body Hammer the Trigger’s broom of clubnights but they’d be wrong.

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Interviews

Between the Bleeps: Richard Sen in conversation With his latest compilation "Dream The Dream" shedding light on overlooked areas of UK dance music history we thought it about time to catch up with an old friend.

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Events

Dance Magic: The Countdown to Glastonbury 2023 It's that time of year again, the infamous return to Worthy Farm. We spotlight Stonebridge...

Interviews

New Beginnings with James Priestley of Secretsundaze It's the start of a new chapter for one of London's longstanding club ventures.

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Interviews

Artist to Artist: Hologram Teen & James McNew (Yo La Tengo) Long-time friends talk Stereolab, Yo La Tengo, exploring their experiences at their first gigs, musical inspirations and Ennio Morricone.

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Interviews

Gone To A Rave with Roni Size From winning a Mercury Prize to hanging out with Giorgio Armani - this is the story of one of Bristol's most pivotal figures in Jungle and Rave culture.

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Interviews

Chipping Away with Speakers Corner Quartet The band reflect on their evolution as they dissect the narrative which lead them from their early days to the release of an album which features collaborations with close friends.

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Interviews

An intergalactic introduction: Cyborg Nerve in conversation The new project of Mexican brothers Soul of Hex and Mano De Fuego dive into their home town of Tijuana, their feelings on the cosmos and Mad Mike's mentorship.

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Interviews

Lost & Found: aus reflects on his new album An interview with the Japanese musician aus following a unique rebuild of his studio and musical outlook in the wake of a burglary.

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Interviews

Zaida Zane wasn’t built in a day: the Atlanta artist on production, patience & self-belief "I’m not letting any moment or opportunity slip me by, because I truly think the world would benefit from what I have to say."

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Interviews

Q3AMBIENTFEST in conversation Set against the industrial backdrop of Filmstadt Potsdam, Germany, Q3A ambient festival has been bringing together a carefully curated lineup of contemporary musicians since 2017.

Interviews

A moment to re:lax: In conversation with re:ni and Laksa Ahead of the debut EP on their new label dropping, the NTS show hosts & party starters talk influences, representation and musical values.

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Exploring the United Tribes of 90’s Napoli Underground raves, extravagant parties and the sunshine of the 90's in Italy.

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Interviews

Day By Day: An Interview with Ron Morelli The L.I.E.S. founder reflects on the release of his new album, dissecting his influences and addressing the lineage of the label.

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Interviews

The Future of the Mediterranean – Bawurt & Radio Raheem’s Michelle Davis Shaken and helpless once again in the face of the tragedies that all too often occur on our shores, Bawrut and Michelle from Radio Raheem caught up for a bittersweet chat about the crossroads of histories and cultures that is the Mediterranean basin.