Welcome to the glittering, constantly surprising world of COUCOU CHLOE, where slinky, supine beats sit side by side with wedding dresses and floral bouquets and forbidding, new sounds are thrown off-kilter by instances of shocking lyrical magnitude. Here, you will find dark elegance and twisted feelings, high fashion and emotional surveillance. A Sphinx-like game of sonic hide and seek that hides as... read full bio
According to Okay Africa, "the hardest hustling DJ," is experienced worldwide DJ, Coco Em, who has entertained crowds at events including Trans Musicales in Rennes, France and Nuits d'Afrique in Montreal. However, she used that energy to inspire her subsequent creative leap. The Santuri East Africa studios handled her record's final production. Through their mentoring, a Nairobi-based non-profit organization that supports East African musicians,... read full bio
You may have already come into contact with Branko without realizing it, either through the music he created with the adored group Buraka Som Sistema, through his record label Enchufada, or through his work creating, producing and presenting the travel program Club Atlas for Portuguese national television, his production work for MIA, or from listening to the monthly NTS radio show... read full bio
The finest music transports you. It renews and re-connects. It exudes an atmosphere rooted in the ancient tradition of instantaneous creativity, a heightened condition evoked by psychedelic forms and Jamaican dub echos, by electronic music's cyclical trance and jazz's alterations. By the hypnotic beat of North African tradition known as Moroccan Gnawa music, which has roots that go deeper into the... read full bio
There aren't many bands that can perform at full strength for 25 years in a row. The Dub Pistols, meanwhile, continue to roll like a freight train, stomping into their Silver Jubilee like there's no end. If The Dubs had been a cartoon band like Gorillaz, things could have gone more smoothly for them. For one, the several band members that... read full bio
The newest album from Oliver Johnson alias Dorian Concept, "What We Do For Others," is available on Brainfeeder Records. The Austrian producer and synthesizer master, known for his distinctive, exquisitely detailed sound tapestries and chaotic, immensely happy live keyboard jam films, has released his third studio album. Founded on deliciously open compositions, feedbacked soundscapes and gifted with snippets of his own... read full bio
Their debut record had achieved success. These two youngsters in the wind asked, "T'es qui" as they swung with smiles while listening to synthesizer music and rowing afro-style boats on which their French sun poetry was written. Already, the appropriately called DjeuhDjoah and Lieutenant Nicholson charmed listeners with their clever jokes, out-of-the-ordinary voices and contagious pleasure. The second opus strengthens their linguistic... read full bio
Karaba's entire existence has been characterized by music and movement (literally). Karaba was born in Grenoble, France and relocated to Montreal when he was seven years old. Karaba was engaged in dance as a youngster and it would later become both her first love and a crucial milestone in her creative development. Karaba, who has always identified as an immigrant, moved to... read full bio
Similar to neighboring West Coast crew Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples revitalized the rap underground with a small number of (mainly underground) releases. Mid-'90s hip-hop shows brought together Evidence and Rakaa as a pair and after agreeing to start collaborating on tracks, they became Dilated Peoples. Dilated Peoples released the tracks "Third Degree" and "Work the Angles" for ABB Records after bringing in... read full bio
Demdike ventured into considerably harsher, more aggressive territory on the first in a continuing series of exploratory 12"s released under the 'Testpressing' name. For their "Wonderland" LP, which again changed both their aesthetic and aural approaches, these club experiments were perfected. On Passion, they took their love of dance floor evolutions a step further. A sideways move led to two lengthy... read full bio
Eydis Evensen is originally from the isolated village of Blönduós in northern Iceland, where she grew up listening to a wide range of music, including Tchaikovsky, Radiohead and Led Zeppelin, as storms raged outside. She released her debut album Bylur on XXIM Records (Sony), which Dustin O'Halloran called "a beautiful debut full of rich and nuanced arrangements" and was strongly... read full bio
Scottish-Thai musician Helen Ganya, based in Brighton, explores with existentially-driven lyrics and off-kilter sounds to create a complex musical environment. She previously released music under the name Dog In The Snow. She reaches out from the suburban horror in her most recent album, polish the machine (Bella Union), looking for a cathartic respite that sees beyond the mundane. Additionally, she... read full bio
Fox is an MC who performs at the highest tier of the UK bass music scene as a recording artist, as a member of LEVELZ and as a host at Swing Ting and The North Quarter events. Fox was born in Manchester and raised in Jamaica. Fox's discography is distinguished for its breadth and adaptability. Elite musicians including Tyler Daley, Alix Perez,... read full bio
With its extensive history and global port, Antwerp has long been a crossroads of cultures, a location where people from all over the world come together and share ideas. Even though their albums are incredible, Antwerp Gispy Ska Orkestra is best known for their electrifying live performances, which have won over crowds in countries like Ukraine, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the... read full bio
The well-known Norwegian drum and bass musician TeeBee (Torgeir Byrknes) is famous for his unique sound and remarkable production abilities. TeeBee has made a remarkable impact on the drum and bass world with his avant-garde approach to sound and genre-defining songs. TeeBee had a deep interest in music from a young age. He composed tunes and riffs as soon as he picked... read full bio
House of EL, alias Kieron McIntosh, began as a jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist before pursuing songwriting and production, where he soon gained recognition and created his own distinct sound. While naming Massive Attack, Gorillaz, Joy Division, Bootsy Collins, Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis as influences on his own work, House of EL is a singular creative force at the moment that... read full bio
The London-based band Kinkajous explores the borderlands between jazz, symphonic and electronic music with a captivating blend of tonalities and influences. They are known for creating a dramatic and cinematic sound, earning the title of "a key part of the British music landscape" according to CLASH. They are led by drummer/producer Benoît Parmentier and saxophonist/clarinetist Adrien Cau. Their much awaited second album,... read full bio
Keston Cobblers Club has been slowly making a reputation for themselves through the years. They independently published their first album, One, For Words, and two EPs, A Scene of Plenty and A Pocket Guide to Escaping. Then followed Wildfire, an album that received a ton of acclaim from everyone, including Steve Lamacq, Dermot O'Leary, Edith Bowman and Bob Harris of the... read full bio
Joshua Burnside is a producer, composer and vocalist of experimental folk music. He draws inspiration from the traditions of Irish traditional song and alternative electronica, cutting and fusing them with a variety of discovered sounds, global music and unconventional production techniques. Joshua's first album, Ephrata, was made available via Quiet Arch Records. Guy Garvey, Cillian Murphy, Mark Radcliffe, Phil Taggart, Tom Ravenscroft and... read full bio
Joe Nolan's old soul lyrics and captivating voice imply that the odds of breaking through are in his favor, despite the fact that it's not every day that a songwriter makes it from the dark corners of open mic nights to the high wattage, real deal scene. The advantage is given by Joe Nolan's distinctive and personal voice. His range of... read full bio
