Electronic Music
‘Narcissism is at the foundation of most artists’
An interview with SebastiAn — After an eight-year wait, the French producer is back with his second album. He tells us why it took so long – and why he sees his musical role as that of a ‘midwife’.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
Holly Herndon: Mind-bending music for a digital apocalypse
Beyond human — As a leading light in experimental music, Holly Herndon is reimagining how we use technology – from crypto-raves to collaborations with artificial intelligence – at what's starting to feel like a pivotal moment in history.
Written by: Maya-Roisin Slater
The ’sistxrhoods’ fighting for inclusive dancefloors
Raving for change — We speak to the women-led collectives fighting for a safer, more representative nightlife – from the groups working to create “fun, welcoming” club spaces, to those championing the support of marginalised talent.
Written by: April Clare Welsh
The blind recluse who became a secret synth pioneer
Pauline Anna Strom — Blind since birth and reclusive by nature, Pauline Anna Strom’s spacey electronic music has been building a cult following for decades – but she remains little-known in the mainstream music world.
Written by: Cady Siregar
The rise, fall and rebirth of electro pioneers Silver Apples
A long, strange trip... — From '60s space cadets to modern-day mavericks, the far-out sounds of Silver Apples are finally getting due recognition.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Ash Koosha: The Iranian artist building sound sculptures from magnified waveforms
Future shock — After fleeing Iran, Ash Koosha’s future-focussed productions blur the lines between music, film and virtual reality.
Written by: Alex King
The Danish electro-pop star taking on an industry dominated by men
This is KIll J — Huck meets KIll J, the classically trained Danish electro-pop musician determined to challenge expectations, and shake things up a bit with her addictive, haunting sounds.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Interview: GoGo Penguin make pumping future-jazz built for the rave generation
Get people dancing — Manchester trio GoGo Penguin are tearing up the genres with Man Made Object, a rowdy not-quite-jazz album that nods its head to Four Tet and Apex Twin.
Written by: Alex King
