Awake All Hours

017 // Best Of 2020 - Compilations & LP's

Here it is! It's that fateful time of year where everyone painstakingly compiles lists of their favourite things. We've had a pop at it ourselves, beginning with our top five compilations and top twenty albums of 2020! 

INSIGHTS 006 // Verraco - Medellín, Latin American Identity, Insurgentes & 'Grial'

PAY ATTENTION. That's the conclusion we drew after spending an incredibly enjoyable and eye-opening 90 minutes in the company of Verraco. The Colombian DJ and Producer’s Insurgentes imprint, a label he runs with close friend Defuse, is quickly becoming one of the most essential labels in modern IDM, pushing beautifully crafted braindance along with its sub-label Tra Tra Trax. His debut full-length 'Grial' is a perfect mission statement for the label as well as an outstanding creative achieve...

INSIGHTS 006 // VERRACO - Medellín, Latin American Identity, Insurgentes & 'Grial'

PAY ATTENTION. That's the conclusion we drew after spending an incredibly enjoyable and eye-opening 90 minutes in the company of Verraco. The Colombian DJ and Producer’s Insurgentes imprint, a label he runs with close friend Defuse, is quickly becoming one of the most essential labels in modern IDM, pushing beautifully crafted braindance. His debut full-length 'Grial' is a perfect mission statement for the label as well as an outstanding creative achievement. Over the course of this intervi...

016 // UK Vaccine & Rapid Covid Testing, Dekmantel Connects and Grammy Nominations

It's our final full show if the year it's absolutely stacked with talking points. We discuss developments in the UK with the arrival of a vaccination against Covid-19 and talk of rapid Covid testing for the events industry, preview Dekmantel's upcoming online festival and highlight significant Grammy nominations from within the world of electronic music. There's also a bumper reviews section, featuring new releases from Off The Meds, The Bug & Dis Fig, Timedance, DJ Earl, Terence Dixon, DVS1...

INSIGHTS 005 // Nørus/Abysmal - Sound & Influences, Sao Paulo's Diversity and Covid-19

Felipe Bortoloti, aka Nørus and now Abysmal, is certainly one to watch from Brazil’s ultra-diverse electronic scene. Coming up through the realms of lo-fi house and techno, with a significantly sized hit in 2018 entitled ‘Make A Move’, Felipe’s sound has now evolved and continues to morph and expand, with standout releases on Gestalt, Nerang Recordings and more recently Pets Recordings sub-label Step Recordings. Felipe kindly joined us for an in-depth conversation, celebrating the diversity ...

INSIGHTS 005 // NØRUS/ABYSMAL - Sound & Influences, Sao Paulo's Diversity and Covid-19

Felipe Bortoloti, aka Nørus and now Abysmal, is certainly one to watch from Brazil’s ultra-diverse electronic scene. Coming up through the realms of lo-fi house and techno, with a significantly sized hit in 2018 entitled ‘Make A Move’, Felipe’s sound has now evolved and continues to morph and expand, with standout releases on Gestalt, Nerang Recordings and more recently Pets Recordings sub-label Step Recordings. Felipe kindly joined us for an in-depth conversation, celebrating the diversity ...

015 // DJ Mag's Best Of British, Krust, Fatima Yamaha & Jasmine Infiniti

In a genuine race against time, we blitz through a mountain of new music, discussing the latest album's from Krust, Fatima Yamaha, Jasmine Infiniti, Dan Kye, TYGAPAW & A.k.Adrix. We also touch upon DJ Mag's list of nominees for their Best Of British Awards 2020 and list our favourite EP's of the past few weeks - featuring Sansibar, NARA, BufoBufo, Eversines, Itoa, Nazar, Say3, Wordcolour and Lowlife Cartel.

INSIGHTS 004 // SLIKBACK - Early Years, Production Style, Nyege Nyege, Covid-19 & The Future..

Freddy M Njau aka Slikback is one of the hottest producers in the game right now. Closely affiliated with the collective, label & festival Nyege Nyege, the Kenya-born, Uganda-based DJ and producer sits at electronic music's white-hot cutting edge. We had the privilege of sitting down with this unique talent to talk about life, his '///' and '/// II' projects, production techniques, Nyege Nyege, working with Svbkvlt, his recent RA Podcast, Covid-19 and what lies ahead...

INSIGHTS 004 // Slikback - Early Years, Production Style, Nyege Nyege, Covid-19 & The Future..

Freddy M Njau aka Slikback is one of the hottest producers in the game right now. Closely affiliated with the collective, label & festival Nyege Nyege, the Kenya-born, Uganda-based DJ and producer sits at electronic music's white-hot cutting edge. We had the privilege of sitting down with this unique talent to talk about life, his '///' and '/// II' projects, production techniques, Nyege Nyege, working with Svbkvlt, his recent RA Podcast, Covid-19 and what lies ahead...

014 // Second UK Lockdown, Actress, Verraco, Call Super & Ploy

As the UK finds itself in the midst of a second national lockdown, we share our thoughts on what this means for the countries club scene. We also review the new albums from Actress, Verraco, Call Super and Ploy, and pick our favourite 12's to come out over the last few weeks.

INSIGHTS 003 // TIMO DEEPRHYTHMS - Echocentric Records, The Melbourne Sound & Covid-19 In Helsinki

For the third edition of our 'Insights' series, we had the pleasure of talking with Timo Deeprhythms - DJ and curator of deeprhtyhms.com, founder of Echocentric Records and co-founder of Coymix Ltd.  We covered a huge amount of ground over the course of an hour or so, discussing the inception of deeprhythms.com, Echocentric Records and Coymix, a highly influential Mono Junk mixtape, Solar Suite's 'Field Of View EP' and the Australian sound, plans for an Echocentric sub-label, advice for aspi...

INSIGHTS 003 // Timo Deeprhythms - Echocentric Records, The Australian Sound & Covid-19 In Helsinki

For the third edition of our 'Insights' series, we had the pleasure of talking with Timo Deeprhythms - DJ and curator of deeprhtyhms.com, founder of Echocentric Records and co-founder of Coymix Ltd.  We covered a huge amount of ground over the course of an hour or so, discussing the inception of deeprhythms.com, Echocentric Records and Coymix, a highly influential Mono Junk mixtape, Solar Suite's 'Field Of View EP' and the Australian sound, plans for an Echocentric sub-label, advice for aspi...

INSIGHTS 003 // Timo Deeprhythms - Echocentric Records, The Melbourne Sound & Covid-19 In Helsinki

For the third edition of our 'Insights' series, we had the pleasure of talking with Timo Deeprhythms - DJ and curator of deeprhtyhms.com, founder of Echocentric Records and co-founder of Coymix Ltd.  We covered a huge amount of ground over the course of an hour or so, discussing the inception of deeprhythms.com, Echocentric Records and Coymix, a highly influential Mono Junk mixtape, Solar Suite's 'Field Of View EP' and the Australian sound, plans for an Echocentric sub-label, advice for aspi...

013 // Recovery Grants & RA Under Scrutiny

This week, we discuss Arts Council England's distribution of culture recovery grants and analyse some of its backlash. We particularly explore  the response to Resident Advisor's successful application and receipt of £750,000 in funding before going a bit loopy for the new Simo Cell & Abdullah Miniaway project, 'Kill Me Or Negociate'. There's also reviews on the new albums from Autechre and Zenker Brothers and count down our top three EP's from the last couple of weeks.

Podcast // 012 - R.I.P Canavan's, Protect Corsica Studios & Long Live Strange Brew

012 // R.I.P Canavan's, Protect Corsica Studios & Long Live Strange Brew

This week, we discuss the closure of Peckham institution, Canavan's, and the precarious future of beloved Elephant & Castle spot, Corsica Studios, both brought about by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and tighter curfews. However, there's good amongst the bad as we highlight Bristol's wonderfully enticing new bar / club space, Strange Brew, and onsite record shop, Planet Caravan. Finally, we review the new albums from Theo Parrish, Manonmars, Zora Jones and Kebrada and each pick our favourite ...

INSIGHTS 002 // CINTHIE - Skylines - City Lights, Formative Experiences, Owning Five Labels & Covid-19

Producer, DJ and owner of no-less than five record labels, as well as Elevate record shop in Berlin, Cinthie Christl is a true underground hero. She has been dedicated to the scene for over 20 years and is one of Berlin's most highly praised house music selectors. At the beginning of August, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Cinthie to discuss growing up in Berlin and Frankfurt, formative musical experiences, throwing free parties, running five record labels, Covid-19 and of course, h...

INSIGHTS 002 // Cinthie (Skylines - City Lights, Formative Experiences, Owning Five Labels & Covid-19)

Producer, DJ and owner of no-less than five record labels, as well as Elevate record shop in Berlin, Cinthie Christl is a true underground hero. She has been dedicated to the scene for over 20 years and is one of Berlin's most highly praised house music selectors. At the beginning of August, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Cinthie to discuss growing up in Berlin and Frankfurt, formative musical experiences, throwing free parties, running five record labels, Covid-19 and of course, h...

011 // Dua Lipa, Kelly Lee Owens, Slikback & More

We start by addressing a serious topic this week, discussing the dance music community's response to the death of Erick Morillo. On a lighter note, we review a mountain of new music from Dua Lipa to Slikback and everything in between, including Kelly Lee Owens, Anz, Happa, Parris & much more!

010 // Plague Raves, Loud & Quiet Saved & Support for Bristol Venues

There's plenty of good news this week as three Bristol venues receive much needed government support and independent music mag Loud & Quiet publishes its first print issue after facing the possibility of closure. We also discuss the negative drip-down effect of 'Plague Raves' and do our best to tackle A. G. Cook's 3 hour monster of an album, '7G'. Finishing up the episode, there's reviews of the new releases from Open Music Lab, L.I.E.S, Ikonika, Forest Drive West, Angel D'Lite, The Untoucha...

009 // De School's Closure, 'Timeless' Turns 25 & Prospective Dekmantel Headliners

On this weeks episode, we discuss the sad circumstances surrounding the closure of beloved Amsterdam club, De School. We also look back on a stone cold classic - Goldie's seminal drum & bass opus, 'Timeless' - which is celebrating its 25th birthday and look to the future, giving our thoughts on which DJ's we think may be prospective Dekmantel headliner's. There's also reviews of new releases from Jessy Lanza, East Man, Shackleton & Wacław Zimpel, Lyric, Lone & KETTAMA, Carlota and many more!...

009 // De School's Closure, 'Timeless' Turns 25 & Prospective Dekmantel Headliners

On this weeks episode, we discuss the sad circumstances surrounding the closure of beloved Amsterdam club, De School. We also look back on a stone cold classic - Goldie's seminal drum & bass opus, 'Timeless' - which is celebrating its 25th birthday and look to the future, giving our thoughts on which DJ's we think may be prospective Dekmantel headliner's. There's also reviews of new releases from Jessy Lanza, East Man, Shackleton & Wacław Zimpel, Lyric, Lone & KETTAMA, Carlota and many more!...

008 // The Return of Clubbing & Changing Aliases

George and Ali tackle a vast mountain of music this week, catching up on releases from Daniel Avery and Arca, as well as reviewing new records from Actress, Cinthie, Shinichi Atobe, Galcher Lustwerk, Krust, Hiatt db and more. We also discuss the prospect of a return to clubbing as soon as August and give our views on a string of high profile DJ's changing their aliases.

008 - The Return of Clubbing & Changing Aliases

George and Ali tackle a vast mountain of music this week, catching up on releases from Daniel Avery and Arca, as well as reviewing new records from Actress, Cinthie, Shinichi Atobe, Galcher Lustwerk, Krust, Hiatt db and more. We also discuss the prospect of a return to clubbing as soon as August and give our views on a string of high profile DJ's changing their aliases.

008 // The Return of Clubbing & Changing Aliases

George and Ali tackle a vast mountain of music this week, catching up on releases from Daniel Avery and Arca, as well as reviewing new records from Actress, Cinthie, Shinichi Atobe, Galcher Lustwerk, Krust, Hiatt db and more. We also discuss the prospect of a return to clubbing as soon as August and give our views on a string of high profile DJ's changing their aliases.

007 - The Best Of 2020 (So Far...)

In a very exciting, international edition of Awake All Hours, we discuss the UK government's announcement of a substantial £1.5bn support package for the arts. We also look back over the first half of 2020, counting down our top 10 releases of the year so far.

007 // The Best Of 2020 (So Far...)

In a very exciting, international edition of Awake All Hours, we discuss the UK government's announcement of a substantial £1.5bn support package for the arts. We also look back over the first half of 2020, counting down our top 10 releases of the year so far.

A.A.H Podcast // 007 - The Best Of 2020 (So Far...)

In a very exciting, international edition of Awake All Hours, we discuss the UK government's announcement of a substantial £1.5bn support package for the arts. We also look back over the first half of 2020, counting down our top 10 releases of the year so far.

A.A.H Podcast // 006 - Queen Of Darkness

Spirits are high this week as Switzerland shows signs of easing its nightlife restrictions, Helena Hauff reminds us why she's one of the best in the game with her recent Kern mix and we review loads of new music from the likes of Pinch, LCSM, Adiel, Karenn, Kush Jones and many more. Head to our soundcloud to find the companion mix for this episode and follow our facebook page for updates and extra content.

006 - Queen Of Darkness

Spirits are high this week as Switzerland shows signs of easing its nightlife restrictions, Helena Hauff reminds us why she's one of the best in the game with her recent Kern mix and we review loads of new music from the likes of Pinch, LCSM, Adiel, Karenn, Kush Jones and many more. Head to our soundcloud to find the companion mix for this episode and follow our facebook page for updates and extra content.

006 // Queen Of Darkness

Spirits are high this week as Switzerland shows signs of easing its nightlife restrictions, Helena Hauff reminds us why she's one of the best in the game with her recent Kern mix and we review loads of new music from the likes of Pinch, LCSM, Adiel, Karenn, Kush Jones and many more. Head to our soundcloud to find the companion mix for this episode and follow our facebook page for updates and extra content.

A.A.H Podcast // 005 - 'Empathy Not Hate'

This week, we discuss some recurring and important issues within the underground electronic scene which are especially relevant at this time - BLM, prejudice within the community and dance music's origins. As always, we also review a tonne of new releases from the likes of Upsammy, Luke Vibert, Rheji Burrell and many more!

005 // 'Empathy Not Hate'

This week, we discuss some recurring and important issues within the underground electronic scene which are especially relevant at this time - BLM, prejudice within the community and dance music's origins. As always, we also review a tonne of new releases from the likes of Upsammy, Luke Vibert, Rheji Burrell and many more!

005 - 'Empathy Not Hate'

This week, we discuss some recurring and important issues within the underground electronic scene which are especially relevant at this time - BLM, prejudice within the community and dance music's origins. As always, we also review a tonne of new releases from the likes of Upsammy, Luke Vibert, Rheji Burrell and many more!

INSIGHTS 001 // Galtier (Bristol, Nostro Hood System & Operating During Coronavirus)

For our first ever edition of 'Insights', we have a fascinating discussion with Melbourne born, Bristol based producer and DJ, Jiah Wells (a.k.a Galtier). Jiah is the founder and manager of the excellent Nostro Hood System, a really exciting label pushing Hi-Def, richly textured, forward thinking club sounds that combine world rhythms with tough UK Bass. Over the course of an hour or so, we talk about his origins as a DJ, Bristol as a creative hub, the inception of NHS and the story behind i...

Insights // 001 - Galtier (Bristol, Nostro Hood System & Operating During Coronavirus)

For our first ever edition of 'Insights', we have a fascinating discussion with Melbourne born, Bristol based producer and DJ, Jiah Wells (a.k.a Galtier). Jiah is the founder and manager of the excellent Nostro Hood System, a really exciting label pushing Hi-Def, richly textured, forward thinking club sounds that combine world rhythms with tough UK Bass. Over the course of an hour or so, we talk about his origins as a DJ, Bristol as a creative hub, the inception of NHS and the story behind i...

A.A.H Insights // 001 - Galtier (Bristol, Nostro Hood System & Operating During Coronavirus)

For our first ever edition of 'Insights', we have a fascinating discussion with Melbourne born, Bristol based producer and DJ, Jiah Wells (a.k.a Galtier). Jiah is the founder and manager of the excellent Nostro Hood System, a really exciting label pushing Hi-Def, richly textured, forward thinking club sounds that combine world rhythms with tough UK Bass. Over the course of an hour or so, we talk about his origins as a DJ, Bristol as a creative hub, the inception of NHS and the story behind i...

INSIGHTS 001 // GALTIER - Bristol, Nostro Hood System & Operating During Coronavirus

For our first ever edition of 'Insights', we have a fascinating discussion with Melbourne born, Bristol based producer and DJ, Jiah Wells (a.k.a Galtier). Jiah is the founder and manager of the excellent Nostro Hood System, a really exciting label pushing Hi-Def, richly textured, forward thinking club sounds that combine world rhythms with tough UK Bass. Over the course of an hour or so, we talk about his origins as a DJ, Bristol as a creative hub, the inception of NHS and the story behind i...

004 // Detroit, Vinyl & 'The Truth'

We've gone Moodymann mad this episode as we do a deep dive on one of dance music's biggest icons. We also review his latest album 'Taken Away' along side a whole host of other releases from Regis, The Advent, Ana Helder, Low Budget Alien Jams, Patricia Kokett and more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this episode, showcasing all of the music we cover, on our Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/awk-all-hrs

A.A.H Podcast // 004 - Detroit, Vinyl & 'The Truth'

We've gone Moodymann mad this episode as we do a deep dive on one of dance music's biggest icons. We also review his latest album 'Taken Away' along side a whole host of other releases from Regis, The Advent, Ana Helder, Low Budget Alien Jams, Patricia Kokett and more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this episode, showcasing all of the music we cover, on our Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/awk-all-hrs

004 - Detroit, Vinyl & 'The Truth'

We've gone Moodymann mad this episode as we do a deep dive on one of dance music's biggest icons. We also review his latest album 'Taken Away' along side a whole host of other releases from Regis, The Advent, Ana Helder, Low Budget Alien Jams, Patricia Kokett and more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this episode, showcasing all of the music we cover, on our Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/awk-all-hrs

A.A.H Podcast // 003 - Hands Off My Chair

Another week, another batch of names butchered by Ali. In this episode, we travel the world as we discuss the news coming out of Ireland, Spain and Seoul. There's a lengthy discussion about Lakota's confirmed closure, the circumstances surrounding it and why we think it's a bit of a travesty and finally, on a lighter note, we review the new albums and EP's from Lorenzo Senni, Matthew Laundro, Calibre, Noun, Lurka, MarcelDune and many more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this e...

003 // Hands Off My Chair

Another week, another batch of names butchered by Ali. In this episode, we travel the world as we discuss the news coming out of Ireland, Spain and Seoul. There's a lengthy discussion about Lakota's confirmed closure, the circumstances surrounding it and why we think it's a bit of a travesty and finally, on a lighter note, we review the new albums and EP's from Lorenzo Senni, Matthew Laundro, Calibre, Noun, Lurka, MarcelDune and many more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this e...

003 - Hands Off My Chair

Another week, another batch of names butchered by Ali. In this episode, we travel the world as we discuss the news coming out of Ireland, Spain and Seoul. There's a lengthy discussion about Lakota's confirmed closure, the circumstances surrounding it and why we think it's a bit of a travesty and finally, on a lighter note, we review the new albums and EP's from Lorenzo Senni, Matthew Laundro, Calibre, Noun, Lurka, MarcelDune and many more! As always, you can find the companion mix for this e...

002 - Invisible Sandwich

Welcome back to Awake All Hours! This week the electronic music community pays its respects to Detroit legend, Mike Huckaby. It's a big week for singles as we discuss new music from two very notable J's and we talk about the prospect of no large scale public events until 2021 following Zeke Emanuel's statements in the New York Times. Finally, there's album and EP reviews from Hodge, Roza Terenzi, dgoHn and many more! FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud.com/awk...

A.A.H Podcast // 002 - Invisible Sandwich

Welcome back to Awake All Hours! This week the electronic music community pays its respects to Detroit legend, Mike Huckaby. It's a big week for singles as we discuss new music from two very notable J's and we talk about the prospect of no large scale public events until 2021 following Zeke Emanuel's statements in the New York Times. Finally, there's album and EP reviews from Hodge, Roza Terenzi, dgoHn and many more! FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud.com/awk...

002 // Invisible Sandwich

Welcome back to Awake All Hours! This week the electronic music community pays its respects to Detroit legend, Mike Huckaby. It's a big week for singles as we discuss new music from two very notable J's and we talk about the prospect of no large scale public events until 2021 following Zeke Emanuel's statements in the New York Times. Finally, there's album and EP reviews from Hodge, Roza Terenzi, dgoHn and many more! FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud.com/awk...

001 // The Maiden Voyage

Aaannd it's liiiiive! In our debut episode, we discuss how we think the scene is faring in the midst of Coronavirus and how we hope it will look on the otherside, do a quick round up of news and review fresh EP's and albums from Nicolas Jaar, Minor Science, Kouslin, Alix Perez and many more. Head to our facebook page and soundcloud where you will find a companion DJ mix showcasing all of the music we review in this episode. FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud....

001 - The Maiden Voyage

Aaannd it's liiiiive! In our debut episode, we discuss how we think the scene is faring in the midst of Coronavirus and how we hope it will look on the otherside, do a quick round up of news and review fresh EP's and albums from Nicolas Jaar, Minor Science, Kouslin, Alix Perez and many more. Head to our facebook page and soundcloud where you will find a companion DJ mix showcasing all of the music we review in this episode. FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud....

A.A.H Podcast // 001 - The Maiden Voyage

Aaannd it's liiiiive! In our debut episode, we discuss how we think the scene is faring in the midst of Coronavirus and how we hope it will look on the otherside, do a quick round up of news and review fresh EP's and albums from Nicolas Jaar, Minor Science, Kouslin, Alix Perez and many more. Head to our facebook page and soundcloud where you will find a companion DJ mix showcasing all of the music we review in this episode. FB // https://www.facebook.com/Awk.All.Hrs SC // https://soundcloud....