‘Expressive, lyrical, mystical.’ | Interview with Philipp Maria Rosenberg

This one is not for your relaxed jazz playlist. It’s filled with emotion. Pathos. The last thing it will make you feel is relaxed.

‘Punchy drummy riddim’ | Interview with VAAGUE

Imagine a doomed pianist caught in a nightmare, a technical jazz player reborn in a universe where free jazz is obsolete and the listeners crave IDM.

‘Atmosphere. Rhythm. Exploration.’ | Interview with iota

The Greek band iota delivers “Aspect” as part of their album See Your Universe. Expect a moody, beautifully minimal melodic riff, microtuning-heavy improvs, and a smooth bass driven groove.

‘Introspective, buttery and rousing’ | Interview with Mamas Gun

Rhythm, Fire, and Soul: Mamas Gun’s Recipe for Groove. Anchored by a tight drum beat, featuring a flaming bassline, delicate guitar layers and an expressive vocal delivery.

‘psychedelic, vintage and cinematic’ | Interview with Malavita

Odeon Disco from semi-instrumental power trio Malavita marries funkadelic warmth with a touch of retro melancholy and a a hypnotic spacey melodic riff that will stick with you for days. Or maybe it was just a dream.

‘Completely unknown artists making the most incredible music’ | Interview with Darkstates

With a beat built on a 2-step UK Garage framework that feels almost ghostly, Darkstates delivers Single Cell.

‘1-What 2-The 3-F*ck’ | Interview with Dumomi The Jig

Dumomi The Jig teams up with Psalmx for ‘Money (Hustle)’ setting for you a massive challenge. Hit the play button, and try to keep perfectly still. No head-bobbing. No foot-tapping. Not even a tiny shoulder shimmy. You think you can do it?

‘Aggressive, Dark, Unapologetic’ | Interview with Marie Ann Hedonia x Delia Liedershuh

Marie Ann Hedonia teams up wth Delia Liedershuh for CVNT$MASH€R a darkwave-infused track where numerous saturated synth layers clash with a chaotic beat, creating an atmosphere both menacing and hypnotic.

‘Atmospheric, moving, intoxicating’ | Interview with MAVAREL

MAVAREL (Martial) crafts pure atmosphere in “Nevermind” with a hypnotic vocal theme which rests on a dark, moody synth line and a slow, dystopic beat-an instant throwback to the smoky, early 2010s dubstep sound from a London underground black box on a Friday night.

‘Melancholic, cinematic, emotional.’ | Interview with Inude

Southern Italy indietronic trio Inude showcases Cent’anni, a blend of ethereal synth arpeggios, pulsing electronic beats, and deeply melancholic, heartfelt vocals. Place next to Royce Wood Junior.