The Sound Of | Label Mix Series

Making music for both the mind and the body, New Delhi-based @Qilla Records wants to build worlds through music, and provide a platform for artists pushing sonic boundaries across Asia. Alongside a mix from it’s catalogue by founder @kohra, Aneesa Ahmed learns its story Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-qilla-records

Formed in 2012 by four Tokyo DJs with an anything-goes approach to genre, @trekkie-trax has become a globally respected outlet. Now, following a shift in the local clubbing landscape post-pandemic, co-founders @i-am-seimei, @carpainter, @andrew_aez, @futatsuki serve up a blinding b2b2b2b mix, and speak to James Gui about supporting the next wave of Japanese artists Interview & tra

Forward-thinking, futuristic, unconfined by genre, @dbridge_exitrecords’s @exitrecords label has become a home for some of the most imaginative producers in dance music and beyond. Alongside a mix looking back on its first decade of releases, Christian Eede speaks with him about the label’s 20-year history, and learns how a spirit of exploration and cross-pollination drives i

@flore’s @polaarsounds label celebrates a decade of fusing bass music, techno and much more in 2024, with a new compilation, fresh collaborative ideas and a run of parties. She tells DJ Mag about her forward-thinking philosophy Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-polaar

Always ahead of the curve, @paramida's @loveontherocks has been injecting prog, trance, Italo and more back into the underground for the past decade, building a loyal following of record buyers and partygoers along the way. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Henry Ivry learns more. Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-love-rocks-paramida

Rotterdam label @nousklaeraudio has become a vital source for original and forward-thinking dance music and more. Alongside a mix of upcoming tracks on its catalogue, Ben Murphy speaks with label founder @sjoerdoberman about how the label avoids being pigeonholed and elevates local talent Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-nousklaer-audio-oberman-interview

@1985music1985 is one of the most consistently excellent labels in bass music. Helmed by drum & bass maestro @alixperez, it’s not only survived but thrived since he moved to the other side of the world from its core fanbase, thanks to his laser-focused approach to A&R and design. Alongside a mix from Perez, Ben Hindle learns about his winning formula Interview: https://djmag.com

Continuing the legacy of his @lovefingers blog, Andrew Hogge’s @esp-institute is a truly anything-goes imprint, unbound by genre or style. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, he tells Anna Wall about how how his DIY attitude and digger’s mentality has helped him unearth countless new musical gems Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-esp-institute

With its grimy cyberpunk aesthetic, Berlin label @mechatronicamusic's innovative electro releases have found fans in the likes of DJ Stingray 313 and Helena Hauff. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, co-founder Casper Mejlholm, aka @mejle, tells Ben Murphy how experimentation and rule-breaking are at the heart of its success. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound

Founded by Bristol DJ/producer @Yushh in 2019, @pressuredome’s focus on emerging talent and varied compilations has made it a key force in pushing UK club music to new heights. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-pressure-dome-yushh-interview-bristol