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Zomby Teams Up With Burial On New LP For Hyperdub

The mysterious producer is back with a follow up to last year’s Let’s Jam EPs. Zomby is back. Hyperdub has announced that his new record Ultra will be released on September 2nd, following up from his Let’s Jam EPs on XL Recordings from last year. The record includes a number of collaborations that include Darkstar and Rezzett—but by far … Continued

New King Britt on Hyperdub

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Philadelphia’s most prolific producer King Britt is revisiting his Fhloston Paradigm moniker for a new 12″ on Hyperdub. Raw, analogue experiments in movement and machine-funk, this is one of the most technoid releases we have heard so far from Hyperdub and it’s a fair bit more in your face then most of Britt’s numerous other … Continued

Burial’s new EP now streaming, for sale on Hyperdub

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In today’s blogworld of dime-a-dozen post-whatever UK beatmakers, where pitch-shifted vocal samples are dropped amongst skittery garage beats like it’s going out of style (fingers crossed) it can be easy to forget that much of this influence stems from Burial‘s 2007 masterpiece Untrue. A melancholic masterpiece, it’s an album of intricate rain-soaked beauty that still … Continued

Hype Williams album confirmed for Hyperdub

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First it was a rumour, then an unofficial secret and now it’s confirmed – Hype Williams will be releasing a full legth album on Hyperdub next year (April 16th to be precise) called Black Is Beautiful. Following the release of their Hyperdub debut – the Kelly Price W8 Gain Vol II EP D. Blunt and … Continued

Funkystepz return to Hyperdub

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Funkystepz, the DJ and production team who lit up dance-floors this year, and left a trail of sweaty jacked out bodies in their wake with their debut single ‘Fuller / Hurricane Riddim’ are returning to Hyperdub with the Trouble E.P. Three tracks of clattering drums synth stabs and squeaky-skank. Not for the faint hearted.

Walton is Hyperdub’s new boy

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Walton is going to be a new name to most people. In fact he is just about to release his first record anywhere and it arrives courtesy of Hyperdub. Seriously, is a better place to get your first break than on Hyperdub? Hailing from Manchester Walton’s debut E.P called simply ‘Walton E.P’ is made up … Continued

Hype Williams on Hyperdub

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As we reported a couple of months ago Hype Williams are just about to drop an E.P on the UK’s most forward thinking bass imprint; Hyperdub. In typically obtuse Hype Williams fashion the record is called Kelly Price w8 gain ep vol II, but there is (of course) no Vol I to be found anywhere. … Continued

Hype Williams EP and album to come on Hyperdub

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Hyperdub have announced plans of their forthcoming release schedule, which features an EP from one of our favourites Hype Williams. In addition to this news we can also confirm that Hype Williams will be releasing an album on the label later in the year, although this hasn’t yet been announced by the label. The EP, … Continued

How Architecture Transforms the Clubbing Experience

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It’s a nameless weeknight and you’re going out. You thread your way through uneven streets, dimly lit by glowing machines or humming streetlights, and you hear your final destination before you see it.   A crowd of people are waiting outside, blocking the entrance, their bodies turning together towards the doorway like dark flowers towards … Continued

6 Essential Reads That Set the Record Straight on Dance Music History

Those of us who are into dance music know that it’s so much more than just a genre. It’s deeply rooted in the spirit of community. It’s about sharing creative impulses, which can take various shapes and forms beyond sound. The culture is full of luminaries, freaks, and visionaries, and unpacking one aspect of dance … Continued

KG B2Beats Hagan: Rhythm Lords in Lockstep

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EB’s B2Beats mix series spotlights creative bonds between selectors and, in doing so, advocates for collectivity during these reclusive times. For decades, electronic music has united entire subcultural communities, but scene-building often grows out of those initial close-knit collaborations. Find joy in isolation when listening to this hour-long mix. KG is someone you want to … Continued

Nazar’s Final Battle Cry

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Nazar was just seven years old watching the television when the news anchor suddenly announced that his father and namesake, Alcides Sakala Simões, had died. Living in Brussels, Belgium at the time, he remembers his mother screaming for him to be taken to an adjacent room and his sisters crying as they continued to watch … Continued

The Top 7 Mixes of February 2020

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In this column we shine a light on seven mixes that deserve your attention this month; seven mixes that you may otherwise have missed in the ever-roiling sea of musical uploads. From superstar DJs to underground operators, from peak-time heat to home-listening treats, there’s something for all ears. This month we learn the “Ebonics” theory … Continued

The Cultural Urgency of Schinkel Pavillon’s ‘Disappearing Berlin’

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Disappearing Berlin is a music and performance program with a title that resonates beyond the city limits of Berlin to any major city subjected to rapid cosmopolitan transformations. Contemporary art institution Schinkel Pavillon’s off-site program showcases artists in spaces that are responsible for shaping Berlin’s cultural landscape since the city’s upheavals and reconstructions in the … Continued

Step Into A 2020 With Loraine James’ “New Year’s Substitution 2” EP

Loraine James has dropped a “New Year’s Substitution 2” on January 1st. Collaborators on the EP includes J. Albert of New York’s underground, Irish experimental producer Lighght and fellow London-based polymath patten, who will be supporting James for her upcoming March 27 show at Café OTO in Dalston. Listen to the full Bandcamp stream below. … Continued

DARKSTAR Live In Berlin

Darkstar’s sold out live performance at Kantine am Berghain in Berlin was one to remember. Electronic Beats TV was there to take in the action and now you can enjoy the live versions of “Pin Secure” and “Stoke The Fire” from their latest album on Warp, plus their Hyperdub classic “Need You”.

Teklife Launches Own Label With Debut Compilation

After releasing some groundbreaking work on Hyperdub in 2015, Chicago’s Teklife Crew is launching its own imprint this year. Teklife Recordings will come to life via a special 15-track digital compilation, which will also see a limited vinyl run. 2016 will be the year of footwork! Read our 2013 interview with the much-missed DJ Rashad here. (Via Tiny Mix Tapes)

Watch a Video for Kode9’s “Third Ear Transmission”

Ahead of his Nothing LP, Hyperdub boss Kode9 has unveiled a video for lead single “Third Ear Transmission,” which features his late collaborator The Spaceape. The clip was produced with artist Lawrence Lek and foreshadows a collaborative live show, which will debut at Unsound Adelaide in 2016. The project reportedly explores “a post-scarcity world in which the only thing … Continued

Objekt, Palms Trax, Fred P and More Play Refugee Fundraiser in Berlin

In response to the rush of refugees fleeing violence in their home countries into Europe, the dance music community has been throwing fundraisers to route much-needed funds to charity organizations. On Wenesday, September 30, ://about blank in Berlin hosts Refuge, an event billing Objekt, Fred P, Lakuti, Barker & Baumecker, Palms Trax, Telephones, Benjamin Damage and Tornado … Continued

Old-School Dubstep Mondays

Get your Friday started properly with this this classic Pinch mix of OG dubstep—Skream, Mala, Kode9, The Spaceape and more!

Winners of 2014: Arca

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Win records from Laurel Halo, John Talabot, and more by participating in our Arca-themed contest.

Beats Per Month: February 2014

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Each month in BPM, we review a clutch of the most intriguing electronic music going. This time, Angus Finlayson on Cooly G, FaltyDL, Shackleton and more.

Editors’ Choice: July 6, 2013

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Want to know what’s been going into the collective ears of EBHQ? Here’s this week’s selection featuring tracks from A$AP Ferg, Mr Oizo, Chelsea Wolfe and Astral Pattern.

Revolution9: An interview with Kode9

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We untangle the history and many activities of the leading British DJ and producer and get his reflections on his label Hyperdub, one of the most consistently rewarding imprints in underground music.

Editor’s Choice: April 6, 2013

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Our regular hack to the best music the internet has knocked out, this is the stuff that’s been keeping the EBHQ entertained over the last seven days.

The Week in EB: March 9th, 2013

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Once more we’ve hand-selected our favorite features from the last seven days. Time to bring yourself up to speed with the world according to EB.

On Tour With DJ Rashad

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In advance of his new EP for Hyperdub, we asked Chicago’s premier footwork producer, DJ, and former dancer about some of his favorite discoveries found during his travels.

Check My Machine: an interview with Darkstar

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Last week Lisa Blanning met up with the Warp-signed trio before their anticipated gig at Berlin’s Gretchen to talk about about their latest record, ideas of “Northness” and caring (or not caring) about expectations.

Videodrome #56 – This week’s best videos

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Enjoy seventeen new videos from around the world in today’s 55th episode of the music video filter, aka V I D E O D R O M E. #1 Collarbones – Missing Collarbones teams up with Dro Carey to create this strange music video for their latest single. We like strange. /// #2 How To … Continued

Burial and Four Tet unleash a super ‘Nova’

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It’s been a big year for fans of Burial, and we’re only in March. The UK producer just dropped his latest EP Kindred; now he’s released a collaboration with Four Tet (the first since their Thom Yorke-assisted 12″ last year.) Titled ‘Nova’, it echoes the more rave-influenced side of both producers, though Burial influence is … Continued

Lunchmeat’s tasty offering

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The Lunchmeat Festival, contrary to its name, is an event that has higher aesthetic aspirations. It’s not an event which extolls the aural or the visual but strives to merge these two senses in an audiovisual journey that brings together fans of either medium. Usually, a musician performs with a visualist in a special live … Continued

Scuba’s BBC Essential Mix

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Scuba‘s a busy guy lately. Not only did the Hotflush boss just release his new album Personality, he’s also dropped a new mix for BBC Radio 1. ‘Essential’? We think so; just check out that tracklist below! Aside from EB faves like SALEM, Junior Boys and Sepalcure, it also features exclusive new Hotflush material from … Continued

Videodrome #40 – This week’s best videos

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Since the last edition of the our weekly music video round-up, we shared another seven videos with you: Scuba, Bryan Ferry, When Saints Go Machine, Oh Land, Terranova, Little Dragon and finally yesterday the latest visual installment from Chromatics. But, believe it or not, there are another eleven cool new music videos to discover in … Continued

Ikonika, Om Unit & Deejay Earl call for Revolution N°5

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The revolution continues! Berlin’s Sick Girls host the latest edition of their residency this Saturday, February 11th at Berlin club Prince Charles, located at the heart of Kreuzberg, Moritzplatz. For ‘Revolution N°5’, Ikonika, Om Unit, Deejay Earl, and Sick Girls themselves are billed and we expect a massive party. Last year saw the rise of … Continued

Rouge’s Foam vs Burial

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Somehow I must have missed out on bookmarking or subscribing to Adam Harper‘s brilliant blog Rouge’s Foam – excessive aesthetics back in summer 2009, when I first came across it through his blog post / essay on wonky in general and Zomby‘s ‘Kaliko’ in particular. Harper, a musician, student in Musicology at Oxford University and … Continued

Interview: Optigram

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Manuel Sepulveda, the artist behind Optigram, is an art director who has been responsible for a huge amount of fantastic record sleeves over the last few years. He’s worked for labels such as Hyperdub, Warp and Planet Mu and has created an œuvre that has something of an eighties retro-futuristic feel. Or just classy and … Continued

2011 in Underground Pop

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I guess 2011 must have been a good year for underground pop music, not least due to the fact that this was the year, and I think for the first time at least since I’ve started dealing with this stuff, that the music community finally had found something to actually talk about. Now don’t get … Continued

2011 Editor’s Picks: András

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Another year, another list and a chance to share what we thought were some of the highlights of 2011. Here music and culture editor András G. Varga picks some of his moments from a momentous year. Summarizing a whole year is a big challenge especially in 2011. This year there was so much to be … Continued

Burial – new music coming

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Hyperdub label boss Kode9 has revealed via his Twitter feed a new E.P from Burial. “HDB059 Burial – Kindred EP. Join Hyperdub mailing list for news. Vinyl/digital and def less than 25quid” was the message. With no mention of a release date, we reckon the record will be out some time in the new year … Continued

The A-Z of King Midas Sound pt1

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Roger Robinson guides us through the A-Z of King Midas Sound. Apple Mac We all have Macs and we all do everything that we do on them and they each start to take on a life of their own. Kevin’s own has a habit of jumping off desks with a slightly hari-kiri suicidal tendency. Kiki’s … Continued

King Midas Sound documentary part two – exclusively on EB

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We are very pleased to exclusively present the the second part of the King Midas Sound documentary directed by Inumikaku (Hiroo Tanaka) for Hyperdub. You can watch part one if you missed it at the bottom of the page. This is not to be missed. Part Two Part One King Midas Sound Documentary Part 1 … Continued

Cooly G gets serious

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Cooly G is getting ready to drop her debut album early next year after tearing up dance-floors across Europe over the Summer. Arriving on the ever dependable Hyperdub, a taste of what to expect on Playing Me will be available on her next single; ‘Landscapes’ / ‘It’s Serious’ . Tweaked out and ready for the … Continued

Lighting up the Dark Sky

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Little is known of this ominously-named trio, though I hear they like to work into the dead of night and are fond of bedroom beats. They have been working double time recently to produce finer remixes and more original tracks, their production is now more pristine than it’s ever been. They are currently signed to … Continued

King Midas Sound documentary & upcoming remix album

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We can never get enough of good music, naturally, and if reworking, remixing and dubbing it out creates more of it then we’ll readily embrace it. After releasing their startling album Waiting For You in 2009, King Midas Sound is readying the reworked version ‘Without You’ with help from Gang Gang Dance, Flying Lotus, Hype … Continued

King Midas Sound’s rework album – Without You

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King Midas Sound are going to release an album of covers of their own tracks by artists such as Gang Gang Dance, Cooly G and Hype Williams this November. Released on Hyperdub the three piece of Kevin Martin (The Bug), Roger Robinson and Hitomi have an enviable reputation for straddling the fertile ground between bass … Continued

Videodrome #13 – This week’s best videos

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1. Sun Glitters – eventide (directed by Victor Ferreira) Made with some help on the vox from Stockholmers Niva & Charlee, this is Sun Glitters latest drop called ‘eventide’. And again we’re thrilled by this hazy post-pop melodies. 2. King Midas Sound – Goodbye Girl (Kuedo Mix) (directed by Tom Shoelfield) Cool visuals for Kuedo‘s … Continued

Videodrome #9 -This week’s best videos

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1. Hanin Elias – Future Noir (directed by Fähler, Pinheiro & Ehrhardt) Time has come for Hanin‘s next solo album called Get It Back, which features collaborations with Tying Tiffany, Vigilante, SinDaddy or Marcel Degaz (Die Krupps). Check it. 2. Motion Sickness of Time Travel – Synastry (directed by Rachel Evans) This one we found … Continued

My Panda Shall Fly set to release debut EP

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My Panda Shall Fly is the Sri-Lankan born audio-visual artist who not only has one of the best beards we have come across in a long while, but is also armed with some serious production talent. Last year he appeared from nowhere with his rework of Pirate Sound System’s ‘Dub N U’ which Pitchfork featured … Continued

Burial to drop new material

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It’s been announced this morning by Warp’s very own Bleep.com that electronic music demi-god Burial will be releasing his first new solo material in over four years. This would explain why we heard screams across the hall this morning. After hearing the news that Four Tet, Thom Yorke and Burial have collaborated on a 12" … Continued

Ninja Tune ask artists to give for Japanese Earthquake

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The crisis that has engulfed Japan has totally shaken the world over, which is why Ninja Tune has taken the charitable step of organiszing a compilation to aid in the recovery process. Artists like Kode9, Illum Sphere, Om Unit, The Electric, Throwing Snow, Rudi Zygaldo, Fink and Emika are just some of the artists contributing … Continued