The myth of Drexciya is coming to the Toronto Biennial — with playlist

The myth of Drexciya is getting its moment at the Toronto Biennial, as retold by Underground Resistance. That’s free through December 20th if you’re in Ontario, but let’s kick off a watery weekend with the accompanying playlist, too, courtesy UR and Sumberge label manager Cornelius Harris.

Poly_Chain’s bumpy electro mix for Mixmag Ukraine slaps hard

When reality slaps you, slap back. Poly_Chain, aka Kyiv-born multi-talent Sasha Zakrevska, has a pure-fire mix of “bumpy electro” and adrenaline-driving broken beats, a lot of it unreleased (though some of it you can and should buy.) The Choreography and Merriment departments say you’re welcome.

Peter Kirn - March 27, 2025

RIP Dax Pierson, Árni Grétar Jóhannesson aka Futuregrapher

We’re barely into the new year, but already, we’ve got two untimely passings that leave significant holes in the world of electronic music: Dax Pierson and Árni Grétar Jóhannesson.

David Abravanel - January 6, 2025