What first sparked your passion for DJing and house music? The energy of the dancefloor. I was fascinated by how music brings people together, how friendships are formed at parties, and the shared love that exists in those moments. That connection is what inspired me to become part of this culture. What lessons did you […]
Narratives proudly launches its record label journey with a statement debut: Blow My Mind EP, a collaborative two-track offering by label co-founders Mustafa Ismaeel and Dilby. Based between Toronto, Riyadh, and Berlin, Narratives is a creative collective where sound, art, and storytelling collide. After four years of building a global community through mixes, events, and […]
Since its debut in 2000, MUTEK Montreal has become a flagship for live electronic music and audiovisual experimentation. The 26th edition (!), taking place from August 19th to 24th, will once again attract audiences who are genuinely curious and eager to discover new sounds and creative forms. An open-minded crowd of this type fosters an […]
Iraqi-born and Toronto-based, Mustafa Ismaeel is a DJ and producer renowned for blending emotive grooves with a genre-defying sonic palette. Rooted in a multicultural upbringing, he draws on his origins and nomadic experiences to craft vibrant, deeply expressive sets and productions. Born in Iraq, growing up in India, and maturing in Canada has added to […]
From the bustling underground of New York City to deeper, more introspective spaces shaped by his roots, Saqib has carved out a sonic world that feels goood. His productions carry the weight of memory, the pulse of the dancefloor, and a quiet kind of rebellion against genre boxes. In this conversation, we explore the stories […]
Hailing from Argentina, Mercurio is a name that has become synonymous with melodic depth and emotional storytelling on the dancefloor. A frequent collaborator of Hernán Cattáneo, his productions weave together lush harmonies, intricate rhythms, and a cinematic sensibility that sets him apart in the global progressive house scene. With a career rooted in live instrumentation […]
Sarkis Mikael is a sonic storyteller—a Los Angeles–based Armenian-American producer, DJ, and engineer whose work bridges ancient resonance with modern rhythm. Known for his emotionally rich, genre-fluid productions and deep-rooted collaborations, Sarkis shapes his sound at the intersection of cultural memory and dancefloor evolution. With releases on iconic labels like Sol Selectas and The Soundgarden, […]
Vinyl Mode has been turning heads across the region, especially after the release of his track Shoft Al Halla featuring Moayad — a track that made serious waves in the scene and cemented his name in a whole new way. Now, he’s back with a fresh remix for Husa & Zeyada, blending classic house influences […]
Your journey from mixing at university parties and PolyRad to producing melodic techno in your private studio in Montreal is inspiring. How do you feel your background as an engineer and your first rave experience a decade ago have shaped the emotional and technical depth in this latest live set? I think a big part […]
Some tracks make you dance. Others make you feel. Fulltone’s latest single, Fck What They Talk About*, does both—while making a statement loud and clear: you can do whatever the f**k you want. A hypnotic vocal sample repeats the mantra like a call to action, igniting a rebellious energy that seeps into your bones. The […]