Electro meets Dark-Pop with a twist of Techno: "Temptation" by XPQ-21

XPQ-21 … is first and foremost Jeyênne. Mastermind, producer and singer. Enfant terrible and Techno Raver of the first hour. In the 90s as The Jeyênne, one of the greats in the rave and techno scene, with numerous vinyl and CD releases. Touring with Prodigy and Moby, djing at festivals with greats like Carl Cox,…

Inspired by the process of creation itself: "Kryptomarch" by LUMP200

LUMP200 … is a Berlin based electro-clash cross act featuring some acoustics (tuba, vibraphone, bass clarinet, vocals) in rather abstract electronic surroundings. In the noughties it started with some releases on Mentalgroove/Kompakt and on a sub-label of Mo’Wax. Since then Lump200 have been shifting from clubs to theatre and radio stages back to extended studio…

Q&A Today: Rupert Falsch & his latest release "Neue Wärme"

Rupert Falsch … is a solitary bedroom producer and singer from Berlin. His blend of electronic beats with indie guitar melodies and quiet, monotonic German vocals is inspired by the likes of Sea Moya, Stereolab, The Whitest Boy Alive, Kraftwerk and New Order. Being a perfectionist, Rupert works incredibly slowly. But this could also be…

Based on a Hindu chant: "Govinda Jaya Jaya" by The Badly Behaved

The Badly Behaved At the end of 2019, songwriter, composer and producer, Richard von Kalmar, founded his electronic music project, The Badly Behaved. In a little over two years, and during the pandemic, his first studio album, Who am I, was created with 10 tracks, including a remix by Lauer and a reprise track. Inspired…

A state of emotional chaos: "Riot" by IRYS

IRYS Since starting her project in 2021, Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer IRYS has quickly been named as one of the most impressive dark pop newcomers internationally – captivating fans and critics with her dark aura and gift for creating remarkable songs. The up-and-coming starlet has since been compared to big names like Grimes, Charli…