The Italian musician is behind a number of this decade's most distinctive albums, including Persona (Warp), Quantum Jelly (Editions Mego) and Superimpositions (Boomkat Editions), and is also the head of famous experimental label Presto! One of the most renowned and long-running annual awards in the realm of digital culture and music, the Prix Arts Electronica, recognized Lorenzo Senni's EP "Persona" with the... read full bio
London Afrobeat Collective is excited to return to the festival circuit after spending the last two years in the wilderness creating a massive new repertoire that draws on their favorite inspirations from around the globe. Their high-energy live show is not to be missed. They got their start in the London scene and are a frequent smash on the UK & Europe... read full bio
Milan Ring is motivated by hope, whether it is the prospect of a different route or a light at the end of the tunnel she is now on. It's the resolute motto that frames each rhythm, musical note and lyric on her debut album, I'm Feeling Hopeful, which Milan wrote, recorded, executive produced and mixed entirely. The album won several awards, including... read full bio
Timur Tokdemir started exploring club culture when visiting Berlin as a young man living in the suburbs of Munich learning classical guitar, which finally changed his direction. Tokdemir moved to Berlin and published his debut EP, "See Thru," which put him on the radar of the global electronic music industry rather than pursue a career in classical music. He began... read full bio
Rising sensation Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel was born in Nigeria. From his debut solo single, "Eleko," to his smash, "Mama," which spent several weeks at the top of streaming charts across the African continent, as well as other hits like "Che Che," "Bobo," featuring Davido, "Up To Something," "Geng" and "Of Lagos," Mayorkun has established himself as one of the most... read full bio
Matt 'Jam' Lamont is a pioneer, a well-known DJ, a skilled producer and remixer, a label and A&R manager and a radio host who has been a vital component of the UK Dance scene from its start. With his tenure at the storied Sunday venue, The Arches in South London, Matt's career and the emerging UK underground sounds both truly came into... read full bio
Chilean-born and German-raised author Matias Aguayo has produced a diverse body of work that defies easy categorization into any one genre. The voice, which he has always regarded as his most significant instrument, serves as the foundation for the strange rhythms he creates, which are inspired by his love of house music, new-wave, industrial and local and international music genres. In... read full bio
With more than 20 years of experience behind the turntables, Murdock has progressed from playing small parties to repeatedly rocking every major festival, including a record-breaking 14 appearances at Tomorrowland, regular slots at Balaton Sound, appearances at EDC Las Vegas, Hospitality In The Park, Let It Roll, 12 shows at Dour Festival and additional gigs at countless other sizable events. He... read full bio
Dieselboy stands out as a rare veteran of the art and craft of live DJing in a time when headline "DJs" blatantly play pre-programmed or pre-recorded sets and the crowds naively embrace the pretense. His dedication to producing intricate and distinctive mixes at every performance has won him hordes of admirers throughout the globe. Few musicians mix live on three... read full bio
London-based, Northern-born, the well-known music photographer and DJ Cicely has captured images of some of the greatest figures in the UK underground, including Skepta, Big Zuu and Novelist. Her images have been displayed on billboards all across London, including in places like Leicester Square and Euston. Additionally, CICELY has produced photography for brands including Nike, Vans and Footasylum. She used her time studying... read full bio
The Bamboos, a nine-piece Melbourne band led by Lance Ferguson, have gone a long way since their founding. They created waves globally and were rapidly recognized as one of the best funk and soul bands of our time after being initially influenced by the instrumental raw funk of the late '60s and early '70s. However, The Bamboos have shown that... read full bio
Few bands could combine the high gloss of sophisticated, jazz-influenced pop with the carefree breeziness of the developing new wave as effectively as Haircut 100 in the first half of the 1980's. They were able to combine cheerful vocals, sax solos, skittering guitars, funky breakdowns and horn parts to create a sound that quickly drew in listeners. Even a challenging second album,... read full bio
MY BABY is a Dutch-New Zealand dance music group that focuses on roots and rock. Psychedelic riffs and rises are combined with blues and slide guitar to create their sound. They have an authentically heavenly voice with a raw, sincere and haunting rhythms. The rawness of rock and punk, the comforting tones of roots and blues, a hint of EDM and a powerful beat... read full bio
Erica Falls, a soul singer and composer, attributes her distinct vintage sound to her upbringing in New Orleans' 9th Ward, where her parents exposed her to Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan. She adopts a sassy, soulful tone that evokes a bygone period whether she's performing live or recording in the studio. With... read full bio
ONIPA are the result of a passionate partnership between some of the biggest names on the UK live scene and longtime friends Kweku of Ghana and Tom Excell (musical director of Nubiyan Twist). The five-piece live act consists of Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums, KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synthesizers and MPC. We No... read full bio
The current kings of Ghanaian highlife music have returned! Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band's sophomore album, "Obiaa," is being released through Strut with pride. The record, once again produced by Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff at Lovelite Studio's analogue headquarters in Berlin, is a passionate journey into the heart of Ghana's native highlife music that honors Pat Thomas, the... read full bio
Raz Olsher and Afla Sackey have a link that supports their dynamic and natural musical chemistry. Their music is a seamless fusion of electronic and African elements that is full of soul, life and entrancing rhythms. Raz, owner of Fossil Studios and a native of Tel Aviv, is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer. Along with a wide spectrum of solo electronic music projects,... read full bio
PVT is a worldwide organization, but insiders refer to them as Pivot. Their first four albums were published to widespread acclaim and they are an outfit that has embraced technology at every step. Their music is rough, innovative and confrontational. They have toured extensively, both independently and as the opening act for groups such as The Arctic Monkeys, Gary Numan, Warpaint, Bloc... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
Ten years after the unexpected death of his father Simon Jeffes, Arthur Jeffes established the Penguin Cafe by putting together a brilliant and diverse collection of musicians to play the legacy of the legendary PCO music. With the captivating ideology of the Penguin Cafe always in his mind, Arthur, a gifted composer in his own right, immediately started to produce fresh... read full bio
