I have to admit that when I first started playing Reso's Tangram album, out November 5 on Civil Music, my impression was that it might be a bit heavier than what I've been into lately. But unlike many artists involved in producing what some might classify as heavy dubstep, Reso has a knack for balance, and Tangram offsets its initial heavy nature with atmospheric moments and draws from a wide variety of influences. Maybe Reso's out to prove that you can produce heavy bass music without being sorted automatically...
Self-described afro-beat surrealist Débruit released his full-length From The Horizon on June 4, and its follow-up, From The Horizon Remixed, is due in a few days on October 29 on Civil Music. Débruit is heavily influenced by the music of Benin, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and beyond and incorporates these tribal sounds with his own funky flavor to create something totally unique. Below, we interviewed him briefly about the From The Horizon Remixed EP, chatting about his creative process, working with remixers,...
Pixelord has long been viewed as a pinnacle of Russia's beat scene and for good reason. As a co-owner of the Hyperboloid imprint and a varied discography of his own, he's played a big part in cultivating and curating a scene he's also part of. His sound is still evolving and he can clearly hold his...