We’re joined today by Phil Passera, one half of the duo Payfone. His partner Chieka Ononye couldn’t be with us today.How did the two of you first meet and how did the project come about? ...
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2017
Author: Sam Karam
There aren't many artists as singular as Radioactive Man; not only did he play a key part in forming the UK's own style of hard-hitting electro, but he also collaborated with Andrew Weatherhall...
Published: Wednesday, 25th January 2017
Author: Alex Theodossiadis
Saturated kicks, hectic drum rolls and schizophrenic synths populate our newest premiere. Written by an unknown solider, this Poverty Is Violence releases pushes more murky and mysterious sounds. Withthe...
Published: Tuesday, 24th January 2017
Author: Miles Murgett
Here, we introduce BRKCHK's third release, 'God's Not Listening' via the track 'Sequence'. Its croaking synth, crazy amen rhythms and DIY percussion combine into a fantastic piece...
Published: Sunday, 22nd January 2017
Author: Loose Lips
The Winter months have seen a surge in stellar bookings in Edinburgh. Both young and old techno collectives have brought an impressive range of artists, with more and more debut appearances such as DJStingray...
Published: Thursday, 19th January 2017
Author: Alex Davidson
Astral Plane Recordings was founded only a year ago, but the story of the whole platform reaches back to the university years of its founder, Gabe, and its impact extends throughout genres, cultures and...
Published: Tuesday, 17th January 2017
Author: Zuz Friday
Cultivated Electronics is celebrating 10 years as a label with its 20th release ‘Ten Year Electronics’. This is the final chapter in a 5 part collaborative series that has seen CE-head, Sync...
Published: Tuesday, 17th January 2017
Author: Jef T-Scale
Field recordings, in my opinion, are criminally underrated. They add a layer of reality to songs that can otherwise feel to “machined” – hindered by quantization – or too closeto...
Published: Thursday, 12th January 2017
Author: Ross Devlin
During Skopje’s Desonanz Festival in October 2016, local journalist Melani Digit interviewed our founder, Medallion Man!www.facebook.com/medallionmanmusicHello Frederick, I hope you’re enjoying...
Published: Tuesday, 10th January 2017
Author: Melani Digit
Introducing the drugged out Hip Hop of SWMS' Caskevet, 'Time Change' is the last track off his up & coming Aztec Capital beat-tape. Rugged, lo-fi and addictive!The Aztec Capital album will...
Published: Tuesday, 10th January 2017
Author: Frederick Sugden
Pop music is a term so often used to be either dismissive or patronising, its connotations of mass consumption conjuring up images of something lesser and fleeting. The fact that pop music stopped simply...
Published: Tuesday, 3rd January 2017
Author: Blaise Radley
Stanislav Tolkachev needs little introduction: a true techno pioneer from Ukraine, decidedly admired by the top DJs in the genre. His music, authentically eccentric, delves into far-flung experimentation...
Published: Thursday, 29th December 2016
Author: Fred Day
This new premiere introduces the playful and astute Hip-Hop of a hugely talented trio. SNES-CD is the 3rd track from Constructions, a new tape released via our very own resident MC's platform, SWMS....
Published: Wednesday, 28th December 2016
Author: Frederick Sugden
Our Boxing Day premiere combines industrial and distorted reverberations with a mystical atmosphere, that might peculiarly nourish your festive spirit. Slyr's track is part of Messe Noire's first...
Published: Monday, 26th December 2016
Author: Miles Murgett
The warm swell of vintage equipment is now something of a shibboleth for independent musicians. It seems the further reality recedes towards a state of media-induced dystopia, the more producers and musicians...
Published: Sunday, 18th December 2016
Author: Ross Devlin
PREMIERE: Hang Syem - Soli (bbs003ep)LOOSE LIPS·WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2016This premiere introduces a label and producer, both from Sheffield. 'Soli' is the final track from Black Beacon...
Published: Wednesday, 14th December 2016
Author: Sam Karam
On a mellow Tuesday afternoon in The Coach & Horses, Stoke Newington, Loose Lips met up with Eraldo Bernocchi for an engaging chat about old and new. Musician, producer and sound sculptor, Eraldo was...
Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2016
Author: Frederick Sugden & Rico Casazza.
Rico Casazza has previously released music on Soma, Archipel, Plastic City, Wiggle, and Wavetec, spanning genres from house to trip-hop, techno, ambient and electro. Over 10 years of production experience...
Published: Thursday, 1st December 2016
Author: Ed Fernyhough
We're delighted to present you with an exclusive of the opening track from this forthcoming TÉNÈBRE EP, released on his very own label, as TENEBRE006. This EP, signalling the start...
Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2016
Author: Miles Murgett
Our first ever premiere introduces the 129th imprint on Montreal-based label, Archipel. This album from Italian Rico Casazza hosts 8 intriguing tracks, 4 of which are available only for those who...
Published: Thursday, 24th November 2016
Author: Miles Murgett
Our resident Frederick Sugden (aka Medallion Man), wrote an article earlier this year, briefly documenting some of the political scenes we experienced on our travels.April 2016 was really special; ourtravels...
Published: Friday, 18th November 2016
Author: Frederick Sugden (aka Medallion Man)
A Broken Camarilla are a 4-person group, who combine love for electronic music and voices, to make amazing music for the mind and for the soul! Since getting to know them back in August, when they performed...
Published: Sunday, 13th November 2016
Author: Frederick Sugden
After his track, 'I Don't Often Feel Like This', released on our recent Compilation #9, we invited Yuki Ame over for a chat! We were fortunate enough to see him perform at Birthdays the night...
Published: Wednesday, 9th November 2016
Author: Frederick Sugden & Jef T-Scale
Our friend Tom Blain decided to write-up his memory of our event at Pop Brixton in August, which was organised in aid of the Refugee Community Kitchen. It brought back such good memories that we felt obliged...
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2016
Author: Tom Blain
In anticipation of his up & coming appearance at our 2nd Anniversary party in Bristol, on Friday 4th November, the infamous DJ Guy has given us a quick look into five of his own archived tapes. The...
Published: Wednesday, 26th October 2016
Author: Loose Lips
‘Big fat kick drum makes me go boom boom’ said Felix Da Housecat. And as the bass drum bangs in the dark room, a pulse accompanies it, rippling through hips and ankles and shoulders of people....
Published: Tuesday, 25th October 2016
Author: Henry Johns
In anticipation of his appearance at our 1st Anniversary event next Friday, the amazing Ritzi Lee has put together a mix and answered a few of Alexis Yianna's interview questions for us. We feel honoured...
Published: Thursday, 20th October 2016
Author: Alexis Yianna
In a sea of autumn releases that have been marked by their abrasive tendencies or attempts to subvert genre expectations, it's a relief to find a record with a more singular focus. Predominantly working...
Published: Tuesday, 11th October 2016
Author: Blaise Radley
For the first Out of Hours breakdown, six of our Loose Lips residents share a collection of tracks that have featured in their sets this Summer 2016.- DJ Kenny MulliganFirst Up; Glaswegian, DJ Kenny Mulligan...
Published: Sunday, 2nd October 2016
Author: Loose Lips
As the birthday of one of our very favourite producers comes to a close, we reflect on some of those slightly less glorified masterpieces.1) Caustic Window - Joyrex J4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72MI7BFYUDsRichard...
Published: Tuesday, 16th August 2016
Author: Loose Lips
Loose Lips