As the year winds down, we wanted to send you off with a bang – a deep, rumbling bang delivered straight from the Utrecht underground by the one and only Vand. We've known this sonic sorcerer for ages, watching him transform from a bright Dutch talent to an artist whose output has been recognized and cherished in underground scenes worldwide.
Read MoreOnce again we arrive at a years end. Another December, another opportunity for closure.
Read MoreThe debut release from Dutch dance collective ISOTOOP on their newly minted label unfolds as a mysterious musical journey led by core members Shoal (Kenny Kneefel) and Vand (Viktor van der Riet), united for the first time under the moniker Voal.
Read MoreThe first collaboration between two label heads, Alfred Czital of Harmony Rec. and Vand of Isotoop, brings four excellent dance floor stompers across the spectrum, from infectious breaks on the A side to pure techno energizers on the B side.
Read MoreVand's latest release on the esteemed Amsterdam-based Konstrukt record label is a true gem in their ever-expanding catalog. As the label's 18th release, following a lineage of impressive artists such as Svreca, Primal Code, Birds Ov Paradise, Shoal, Tin Man, and Artefakt, Vand's EP stands tall as a remarkable addition to this already stellar roster. Among the tracks featured on the EP, "Turbin" shines brightly as an absolute standout.
Read MoreThe month of February brings love notes, a wave of passion, and of course, exciting new releases, albums, and remixes to help to get us through the end of the winter. We selected the ten favorite tracks of the month featuring n9oc, Seb Wildblood, Bas Dobbelaer & Vand, Gal Tsadok Hai, Erika, Earth Trax, MPU101, Rising Sun, Khotin, Samuel Rohrer, ASC, and Aural Imbalance.
Read MoreJanuary sets the bar high for the rest of the year regarding music tales from DJs worldwide. In this month’s list, there are several outstanding warm-up/opening sets and some energetic sets that will bring your bloodstream to boil. If you don’t feel like listening to ‘untz untz untz,’ there are some blissful ambient mixes that will relax you. Mixes are listed in no particular order.
Read MoreSince the holiday frenzy has passed and we are back to a somewhat routine schedule, it’s time to reflect on the DJ mixes we listened to during that time. Mixes that accompanied us on our travels, house parties, joggings, car rides…
Read MoreWith the winter lurking and shorter daylight upon us, the comfort of our home with a hot beverage in hand and music in the background seems like a preferable scenario.
Read MoreOctober's list is influenced by festivals, some that we experienced during the summer, some in October... Sets from DJs that keep the ball rolling and push the bar higher with each new set. You'll find journeys that go from obscure ambient to rave, journeys that explore deep and dark corners of electronic music, and journeys that will put a smile on your face.
Read MoreThe season of outdoor partying is slowly coming to an end. After another summer for the books, we are excited about what the upcoming months will bring, both music releases wise and dance floor-wise
Read MoreWhile hot summer days still hover over us, a good soundtrack can make all the difference in making the day more enjoyable. The mixes we enjoyed listening to in August fit different settings so feel free to get lost in hours of magnificent music tales from the DJs worldwide. Mixes are listed in no particular order.
Read MoreDuring the dull days of January, we enjoyed numerous uplifting dance floor-friendly mixes. There are also some mixtapes suitable for moments of laziness, but in general, be ready to dance.
Read MoreFinishing the year in style with twenty mixtapes we enjoyed the most in December from DJs around the world that kept us sane and fit. As usual, there are mixes that fit different settings. From moments of solitude to home gatherings and dinner parties, long road trips, and intense workouts, we hope you’ll find an ideal soundtrack on this list.
Read MoreThe number of mixes that we listened through in the past few weeks was astonishing. When a month like this happens, 20 mixes to pick is too little, but we have to make a cut. The selection is diverse and covers a broad spectrum of electronic music, so we are sure you’ll find a soundtrack for your current mood.
Read MoreOne of the most exciting collaborations on a scene, Bas Dobbelaer and Vand are back on SoHaSo with the ZL2 EP, continuing to shape the intriguingly poignant universe they created on Laren EP almost two years ago.
Read MoreFebruary went on to inspire the underground electronic music world with outstanding releases, albums, and remixes featuring Amandra and Karim, Bas Dobbelaer and Vand, Shielding, Jurango, Kaito, Vril and His Masters Voice as Adderall, Aki Himanen & Aleksi Kinnune, Polygonia, Pablo Bolivar and Sergio Vidal as Pulshar, 59 Perlen, and Ripperton.
Read MoreFor the majority of the past year, we've had to put our dancing shoes away and enjoy music at home, while longing for those late nights and early mornings in dark rooms dancing with strangers.
Read MoreThe list of our favorite mixes from October is here. As usual, we tried to handpick mixes from DJs worldwide that cover broad spectrums of electronic music. Let the music marathon begin.
Read MoreIn the past two months, we’ve all been trying to make the best of ‘stay at home’ reality.
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![PREMIERE: Voal - Carpet Crawler [ISOTOOP]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/543c725ce4b0c2d4a226e76c/1700534695291-BF63XBKALE6Y8IBAUPEC/ISO001_digital_square_3000x3000.jpg)
![PREMIERE: Alfred Czital and Vand - Wuwuwu [Harmony Rec.]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/543c725ce4b0c2d4a226e76c/1694700390422-Z6PRLWX69HZITS4Q4I6A/a3962374877_10.jpg)
![PREMIERE: Vand - Turbin (Alternate Mix) [Konstrukt]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/543c725ce4b0c2d4a226e76c/1684590382934-X5NPOXPU4KNMEF6CFJIA/kon018_artwork_final_with_text.jpg)
![REVIEW: Bas Dobbelaer and Vand - ZL2 [SoHaSo]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/543c725ce4b0c2d4a226e76c/1615214043740-2DWVMM4K5IK5IDYLMKV8/a1338304900_10.jpg)
