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For Christopher Coe, live electronic music is less about control and more about possibility. The Melbourne-born, Irish-raised artist has spent years refining an approach built around modular systems, improvisation, and the unpredictability that comes with creating music in real time. From performances at Kappa Futur, Awakenings and Glastonbury to a residency at DC10 Ibiza and appearances at venues including HÖR and Sisyphos Berlin, Christopher Coe has established himself as one of the leading proponents of live electronic performance. Alongside co-founding Awesome Soundwave with Carl Cox, he continues to push the boundaries of live Techno through projects such as Modular Lounge,…
There’s a particular kind of world-building that only really happens when someone has lived inside their obsessions long enough to breathe them back out as art. ForBraydon Hill, better known asZeruel, that world is stitched together from late nights withSoulsbornegames,Metroidvanias, dark hip-hop, manga, anime, and the echo of his mother’s voice he grew up singing along to. Credit: Elijah Agurs On new album RUIN;REBIRTH, that inner universe is finally becoming fully realised – it is a dense, atmospheric space where shoegaze, doom, ambient textures, and brooding vocals collide. It’s the sound of a bedroom project that suddenly found itself on…
Mazay and HIGH’S COOL release ‘Weekend’ via Fankee, a euphoric house and french touch single channelling the carefree energy of early 2000s club culture. Community-driven label Fankee is proud to announce the release of “Weekend”, the new collaborative single by Mazay and HIGH’S COOL. Born spontaneously during a phone call between Mazay and Federico “Fede” Secondomè of HIGH’S COOL, “Weekend” captures the chemistry of two artistic worlds reconnecting after years of shared creative evolution. The result is a track that channels the carefree instinct and euphoric energy of the early 2000s while sounding unmistakably contemporary. Built around infectious house grooves,…
Unheard Music continues its journey of artistic freedom and underground expression with a new release from co-founding member Mona Chrome. Titled ‘Lost In The Ocean’, and featuring remixes from Pan-Pot and Plastic Robots, the release blends melodic Techno influences with atmospheric synth work and a vocal-led arrangement, adding another distinctive entry to Unheard Music’s growing discography. ‘Lost In The Ocean’ is crafted around evolving melodies, layered textures and a strong vocal presence, and is designed primarily as a listening-focused record while maintaining crossover appeal for club environments. The original showcases Mona Chrome’s ability to balance emotional depth with dance…
Hot on the heels of their mainstage performance at DOWNLOAD FESTIVALover the weekend, horror metal iconsICE NINE KILLShas announced their biggest ever headline show to date. Photo credit: Han Kim / Paramount Corporation The UK stop of their MARCH IN SILENCE tour will see them bring their stunning live show to London’s O2 ARENA on 28th March 2027, for what will be the most ambitious live production of their career. “London gave us our biggest headlining show in history thus far, and as everyone knows, there’s always a sequel.”says frontmanSpencer Charnas.“Can’t wait to soak the prestigious 02 in stage blood,…
The album “LE FILASCIOCCHE” by singer-songwriter and vocalist Zighi, produced by Koma, reinterprets 10 of the most famous Italian nursery rhymes in a contemporary key, featuring entirely original music and no references to the original arrangements. The project blends tradition and experimentation, moving through the dance world with drum & bass, techno, and electronic influences, while maintaining an immediate and recognizable national- popular identity. Zighi (singer-songwriter) and Koma (DJ/producer) have been collaborating since 2011, building a path through radio, productions, and achievements in the dance scene, while also writing and producing for other artists. With “Le Filasciocche”, they present themselves…
© Patrick GunningWales’s largest independent music, science and arts festival returns for 2026 with a stacked line-up. Fans of all genres will have plenty to sink their teeth into.The headliners of this year’s Green Man highlight the festival’s roving musical taste; kicking the proceedings off on Thursday are post-rock legends Mogwai, with alt-country mainstays Wilco following on Friday. Then on Saturday night, Four Tet returns to the Mountain Stage after his dazzling headline set in 2019, before Mercury Prize-winners Wolf Alice close out the festival on Sunday. All four artists are titans in their respective genres and each are guaranteed…
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. The sun has made a surprise guest appearance for the third day running this weekend as Indian nu metal sensations Bloodywood arrive on the Apex stage for their second ever Download appearance. Having opened the festival’s main stage at its humungous twentieth anniversary edition in 2023, the Delhi crew have jumped up a few spaces this year, their enthralling mash-up of…
Legendary DJ and electronic music pioneer recognised for his outstanding contribution to music. Carl Cox: “I’m absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Music has been my life for as long as I can remember and I’ve been fortunate to do what I love and to connect with so many amazing people through the power of music. This recognition is not mine alone – it belongs to everyone who has been part of the journey. To the fans who have supported me throughout the years, the artists who have inspired and…
From Rotterdam to Malmö: Afrohamtreats us with the new single‘Planes Don’t Crash,’ featuring Swedish rapperAidintiy. It’s the latest step in a steady run of releases from Afroham, peeking back on ‘Portrait of Self’ with Texan rapper Dominick Giovanni and ‘Coconut Water’ with long time collaborator and singer GINGE.In ‘Planes Don’t Crash,’ Afroham’s signature blend of neo-soul textures, and understated hip hop drums creates a reflective backdrop for Aidintiy’s introspective bars. His delivery is relaxed yet precise, weaving between thoughts with a quiet confidence.A mainstay in the Chillhop world both as an artist and working behind the scenes, Afroham announced himself…
Belladonna brings a darker edge to proceedings, driven by moody instrumentation and vivid imagery that lingers long after the track ends. Meanwhile, Moteta offers one of the project’s most intriguing moments, balancing classic boom-bap sensibilities with a contemporary feel that highlights the chemistry developing between the two MCs.What stands out most is the sense that neither artist is chasing a formula. Instead, these releases feel like the product of two experienced lyricists finding common ground and pushing each other creatively. If the early material is any indication, this partnership could prove to be one of the more compelling underground UK…
Erick the Architect is back with new single “No Doubt (I’m In Love)”, a feel good, disco infused cut arriving via Mass Appeal. The release follows a busy period for the Flatbush Zombies co-founder and producer, who spent the latter part of 2024 supporting Jamiroquai across their UK and European tour dates.Built around buoyant percussion, shimmering synths and acoustic flourishes, the track sees Erick blending his trademark lyrical delivery with a vibrant summer ready groove. It’s another example of the genre hopping creativity that has made him one of New York’s most respected musical voices.The release caps off a strong…