He's been a skate-punk, a jazz-head and a commercial composer, but Jordan Rothlein found out how Wata Igarashi is fast becoming one of Japan's top techno artists.
In the first of a new series, Angus Finlayson argues that the "outrage cycle" that came to dance music this year could be a positive force for change—if used carefully.
Adam Wiltzie and Brian McBride have made some of the most affecting ambient music of our time. Ian Maleney talks to them about their 20-year journey so far.
Dylan Scheer is a key member of Brooklyn's emerging electronic music underground. Max Pearl hears about her quest to make club music that serves both the head and the feet.
The veteran Finnish artist is deeply inspired by a new musical tuning system, which is also… well, it's difficult to explain. Angus Finlayson attempts to unlock the mysteries that are fuelling the best music of Aleksi Perälä's career.
Now in his fourth decade of releasing brutal soundscapes, Masami Akita is as prolific as he is extreme. Jordan Rothlein spent an afternoon with him in Tokyo.
A master of futuristic ambience with a fondness for 170 BPM beats, James Clements has always done things his own way. Andrew Ryce finds out what makes him tick.
With a fantastic record label, taste for stylistic diversity and wicked sense of humor, Max D has become a highly distinctive voice in American club music.
This Stockholm collective—led by Abdulla Rashim—is behind some of the most mesmerising techno of recent years. Matt Unicomb gets to the roots of their sound.
Five years since their first party, this collective has become one of the most dynamic and truly international outfits in dance music. Kit Macdonald speaks to its principal members: Andrew Thomson, Auntie Flo and Esa Williams.
The UK artist has a controversial ambition: he wants work in both the underground and the mainstream. Ryan Keeling hears about Julio Bashmore's long journey to this realisation.
Aaron Siegel is the main distributor of house and techno from Detroit. He's also one of the city's most inspired new producers. Will Lynch catches up with him in his home town.
In the second part of a new feature series in collaboration with AIAIAI, we asked three artists to visit an art exhibition and write a piece of music based on their experience.
More than running one of their city's best labels, Heartbeat and Francois X are devoted to helping techno flourish in Paris. Holly Dicker takes a close look at this inspired family of artists.
For many people, Daniel Gomez is still defined by his 2011 breakthrough hit. But as Shawn Reynaldo finds out, we've only seen a fraction of what this inspired producer has to offer.
With Dixon and Âme at its helm, this German label and collective is one of dance music's most celebrated institutions. Will Lynch finds out what makes it different.
In the first part of a new feature series in collaboration with AIAIAI, we asked three Berlin artists to write a piece of music based on a collective experience.
This Parisian artist is at the vanguard of the city's recently resurgent techno scene. Antoine Carbonnaux travels to the 10th arrondissement to hear his story.
This consistently intriguing Tokyo label releases grime from Visionist and Rabit alongside reimaginings of '80s Japanese pop. Ryan Keeling attempts to connect the dots.
This time 20 years ago, a record label started in London that would play a vital role in the development of UK garage. Holly Dicker tells the story of Ice Cream Records and the rise and fall of the scene.
Two years and three EPs since they began making music, it's all coming together for Ronan Downing and Peter Ward. The Irish duo tell Ray Philp how their friendship and the generosity of one of their heroes got them where they are today.
We went to the Parisian festival earlier this month to capture sets by Laurent Garnier, Seth Troxler, Michael Mayer, Joey Anderson, Ryan Elliott and more.
Alexander Berg is best known as one half of Genius Of Time, but as Dorisburg he's recently been crafting some of the most arresting club records out there. Carlos Hawthorn unpacks his methods.
For 28 years and 52 events, Southport Weekender pushed a remarkably varied mix of sounds to a diverse and friendly crowd. Stephen Titmus attended the final weekender to uncover the event's history and enduring appeal.
We present a flavour of this year's festival with video performances from Run The Jewels, QT, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Bok Bok, Hailu Mergia and Shanti Celeste.
Mike Grant bowed out of Detroit just as the city's techno scene was about to take off. Jordan Rothlein found out how his label put together one of the city's best discographies anyway.
A longtime staple of Berlin's Club Der Visionaere, Germann Nguyen is beginning to earn accolades from beyond the insular world of minimal house. Matt Unicomb explains the subtle charms of his sound.
Kieron Ifill fell into the spotlight thanks to an extraordinary house EP on Wild Oats, but as Carlos Hawthorn finds out, 4/4 is only a fraction of his sound.
Hypnotic, stripped-back and utterly unconventional, SW and SVN's label is becoming a cult favorite. Will Lynch gets a peek into this mysterious operation.
Despite facing many challenges, a few young Cairenes are trying to reshape the city's scene with a club called VENT. Angus Finlayson flew to Egypt to hear their story.
One of club music's most celebrated artists returned this week with a politically charged pop record. Lisa Blanning gets the story behind Jam City's radical metamorphosis.
Lubomyr Melnyk is the world's fastest pianist, with a stunning performance style he calls "continuous music"—so why did it take 40 years for his music to be heard? Matthew Bennett tells his story.
Decades into his career, this prolific collaborator is starting to get his due. Jordan Rothlein visited him in his Berlin studio to find out how it happened.
"Fuck it. I'll release what I want." Oli Warwick explains how the Bristol artist's cavalier spirit has made him one of techno's most exciting new names.
Andrew Ryce checks in with Scott Morgan, a Vancouver producer who has drawn from his Pacific Northwest surroundings to make some of the most striking ambient music of recent years.
Over the past 15 years, Jersey club has become a widespread cultural phenomenon in its home state. But recently, the sound's booming kick drums have gone global. Mike Steyels tells its story.
Marijus Adomaitis's career has taken many different forms, but as Ten Walls he's been more creative than ever. Ryan Keeling hears about his rich musical journey.
Raresh has been one of house and techno's most popular DJs for approaching a decade, but very little is known about him. Matt Unicomb tracks him down for a rare interview.
30 years ago, Peter Weiss's live drum machine project was pushing techno before there was such a thing. Now, with help from Helena Hauff, he's rebooted Hypnobeat for a new generation.