Some artists arrive at House music through House music itself. Others take a far less predictable route.
interview & art:cast °197 | Nils aka Abou Naïm
absolutely on music @Haus73 w/ E. Alexander
The latest edition of absolutely on music brought together five selectors whose approaches to underground music may differ in detail but remain united by a shared dedication to digging, storytelling, and dancefloor culture.
absolutely on music @Marla Records
For the latest edition of absolutely on music, Torture the Artist travelled to Marla Records in Berlin for a special vinyl-only session centered around deep digging culture, long-form musical storytelling, and pure underground energy.
Elevate’s Top10 | March 2026
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, within earshot of Berghain/Panorama Bar’s steel-and-smoke mythology, Elevate feels especially alive as the city begins to thaw.
interview | Ethel
Some moves are loud. Others are deliberate. Ethel’s recent shift from Berlin’s concrete pulse to the Mediterranean light of Sitges feels like the latter - less an escape, but more of an evolution.
Elevate’s Top10 | January / February 2026
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, within reach of Berghain/Panorama Bar’s steel-and-smoke mythology, Elevate feels especially vital once winter settles in.
Elevate’s Top10 | December 2025
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, a stone’s throw from the steel-and-smoke mythology of Berghain/Panorama Bar, Elevate stands as a quiet sanctuary for those who believe the best grooves come pressed on wax.
exclusive | Koloah – Cosmin | VARIANT
System Error launches its brand-new sub-label VARIANT with a statement - not a whisper - and Koloah’s “Pacific Orbital EP” delivers exactly the kind of intent-defining sound you'd hope for on a debut catalogue number.
Elevate’s Top10 | October 2025
Tucked away in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, a stone’s throw from the steel-and-smoke mythology of Berghain/Panorama Bar, Elevate stands as a quiet sanctuary for those who believe the best grooves come pressed on wax.
interview & art:cast °186 | Horsemen
Two cities, one sound, and a name borrowed from a cartoon horse - Horsemen are a transnational House duo whose grooves gallop between Berlin grit and Amsterdam swing.
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