XLR8R — Over the past five years, Romanian-born, Berlin-based producer Cosmin TRG has been dependingly crafting solid, forward-thinking club music, releasing nothing but quality across a myriad of A-list labels (Hessle, Rush Hour, Hyperdub, Hemlock, Tempa, a... more info

XLR8R — London producer George FitzGerald is an interesting case. When he first surfaced in 2010 with "The Let Down" b/w "Weakness," the music was well received, albeit with the caveat that it sounded a whole lot like Joy Orbison. (It certainly didn't h... more info

Guardian Music — Secretsundaze, LondonIt may not have escaped your attention that there's some kind of pageant taking place on the Thames on Sunday. But if waving a plastic union flag towards an unelected head of state isn't really your thing, there's an alternative ... more info

XLR8R — In the wake of Joy Orbison's "Hyph Mngo" becoming a bonafide underground hit in 2009, scores of producers rushed to fill their dark, brittle compositions with colorful synths and washy melodies. read more more info

XLR8R — Just a few weeks after showcasing the talents of Fantastic Mr Fox, the XLR8R podcast series has once again turned its focus to a talented Brit who's been rather quiet for some time. Granted, London's Braiden hasn't disappeared complete... more info

XLR8R — Two powerhouses in the UK bass scene, Instra:mental's Boddika (pictured above) and the young Joy Orbison will convene once again on a new 12" for their Sunklowun label. read more more info

XLR8R — The wildly hyped-though-not-exactly-prolific DJ/producer Joy Orbison seems to be making a habit out of releasing tunes months after they've become all but played-out, as he's finally announced that "Ellipsis" (you know the one) will be offi... more info

Guardian Music — Expect genre-defying laidback rap from Ghostpoet, topping a fine bill at Beacons Festival, alongside Patrick Wolf and Wild Beasts (17-19 Aug, Funkirk Estate, Skipton) …Krankbrother and Black Atlantic host stages at Eastern Electrics (4 Aug, outdoor... more info

Guardian Music — Beyond The Clouds, LondonDJ Deep might not be the most inspiring musical moniker, but you can understand the desire of the man born Cyril Etienne des Rosaies to be known as something rather more inconspicuous, especially when his chosen mission for t... more info

Guardian Music — Boca Singles Club, BristolVinyl's stubborn refusal to die is one of the more surprising (and gratifying) outcomes of the many revolutions that have overtaken the music industry in recent years. Its ability to survive, nay thrive, is celebrated this F... more info