Brother May: Bathed In Light
London-based MC and producer Brother May believes in the universe. Here, he chats about his 2023 album ‘Pattern With Force’ and reflects on how spirituality influences his creative practice
Blonde Redhead are sourcing strength from the shadows
The volatile dynamic at the heart of Blonde Redhead worked, until it didn’t. Now, after a period of reset, the NYC legends are back with a new album that carefully balances conflict and resolution
Gazelle Twin on the connection between ghosts, technology and women’s rights
In her own words, Elizabeth Bernholz, a.k.a. electronic musician Gazelle Twin, reflects on the hauntings that inspired her latest album, ‘Black Dog’
Chasing the rhythm with Yussef Dayes
Calling on the divine spirit of jazz greats and his own family ties, drummer Yussef Dayes’ debut album, ‘Black Classical Music’, is a masterful entry in this storied musical lineage
Issue 149 Mix: Bored Lord
Following the release of ‘Name It!’, the Oakland-based DJ and producer’s new album for T4T LUV NRG, Bored Lord’s mix – which accompanies our Issue 149 feature with her – is a love letter to the music that makes her the artist she is
Bored Lord’s focusing on the ravers, not the room
Bored Lord is the heir apparent of ecstatic, DIY bass music, whose deployment of a pop sample is matched only by her voracious work rate. Chal Ravens learns more about Oakland-based DJ and producer, and her latest album, for Issue 149
Rising: Honour is pressing forward, looking back
The elusive Chicago-via-London artist and PAN signee chats with Seb Wheeler about his beloved late grandmother and the process behind his emotive, meticulously crafted compositions
Britney Spears’ In The Zone marked the discovery of the pop icon’s creative identity
‘In the Zone’ represents the death of pre-millennium innocence – both in terms of Britney’s branding, as she evolved from teen idol to cultural icon, and in a musical sense
Original Source: Miso Extra is bringing her imagination to life
Through her fictional Misoverse, Miso Extra is drawing from her British and Japanese heritage to create a rich blend of rap, R&B and pop
TraTraTrax: Keep It Moving
TraTraTrax has taken the global underground by storm. The Colombian label is leading a Latin American dance movement where diasporic traditions merge with UK bass and techno. But with recognition often comes tokenisation – and they’re resisting
Issue 149 Cover Mix: TraTraTrax Sound Sistema (Verraco, DJ Lomalinda & Nyksan)
Running alongside our November issue cover story, this cover mix is a deep, near-three hour rhythmic odyssey through destabilising techno, murky bass music, guaracha, dubstep and much more