Torture the Artist not only spoke to Iain about his current release but also about Canadian traditions, a romantic piano night in Vancouver and much more. To set the tone for this poetic and romantic chat, we advise you to listen to Iain Howie's track 'Bully'.
INTERVIEW Peter Pardeike
Cologne based DJ, live-act and producer Peter Pardeike scored 'big time' with his track 'Love Supreme' last year, which was released on Connaisseur Records. Almost one year later the original gets the 'transformation' from Fred Und Luna, Love over Entropy and Andre Hommen. Perfect timing for Torture the Artist to have a little chat with Peter about his hometown, subcultural preferences and much more.
ART:CAST & INTERVIEW Sooma
Berlin based producer and DJane Sooma is an allrounder when it comes to music. She composes melodies, writes song lyrics, sings and produces. Her release 'Drained', which is a collaborative work with David Mayer, will be out on Connected Frontline this Friday and is the second track, after 'Bold', the duo produced together.
INTERVIEW Braunbeck
Ullalet. The riveting self-titled hymn from the debut EP of the newly founded label, Sol Eterno, was released last Friday. The tender track, frequently played by big-time game-players Rampa and Solomun, is soulful, almost romantic, revealing to the electronic music scene, more about itself than the man behind it ever has.
INTERVIEW WhoMadeWho
Just a few days before the release of their single, 'I Don’t Know', Torture the Artist caught up with WhoMadeWho in Hyderabad, and indulged the Danish trio in some self-reflection as they attempt to bring an upcoming project home through an uncustomary voyage into India.
INTERVIEW & TRACK PREMIERE Neil Flynn ‘Shon’ [Lossless]
Neil Flynn has been a constant in the electronic music scene since 2014 when he released his 'Louise EP' on Lossless, a label run by Thomas Herb and Mathias Schober. Another EP on the label, 'J.E.N.', followed in 2016 and has been the most previous own track from Neil until now.
INTERVIEW & TRACK PREMIERE Manuel Tur
With his latest remix for Kieran Apter on Chapter24 Essen resident Manuel Tur pays tribute to the deeper shades of House music and created a timeless version of the original that represents his composure, which he has gained over the many years he has been a constant in the scene.
INTERVIEW Yotam Avni
Yotam Avni will make his EP debut on British label Hotflush in September with three reduced and raw techno cuts that represent a dark almost pure and industrial sound that surely will find its way to the cathedral of techno music: Berghain.
INTERVIEW The/Das
Berlin based duo The/Das announced their sophomore album Exit Strategies last week, which will be out on Dj Tennis‘ label Life & Death. With their latest work The/Das follow a more club oriented path adding a more housy approach to their music since the duo considers their project 'happening mainly in clubs and electronic music festivals.'
INTERVIEW & TRACK PREMIERE Kalyma ‘Howl’ [SOLIDE]
Growing up in Gran Canaria and now residing in Berlin, Kalyma‘s personal journey is as interesting as his musical one. As one of the founders, alongside MYNY and D.Y.A, of the label Solide the producer is responsible for several drum and rhythm oriented tracks.
