There's a lot to be excited about this year. For the first Critics' Roundtable of 2023, RA staffers sat down to discuss the events, DJs, producers and technological developments that are poised to shape the electronic music landscape over the next twelve months.

Featuring senior staff writer Nyshka Chandran, Bogotá city manager Luisa Uribe and US account manager Natalie Papaeracleous, the conversation starts in Colombia where artists such as Julianna and Matías Aguayo are creating parties and platforms that spotlight local talents. The group then explores how nature influences festival programming, focusing on the likes of Terraforma in Italy, Vietnam's (Re)treat and Thailand's Karma Kastle.

Buzzworthy artists Sansibar, Amantra (AKA HUMA) and Hessle Audio's Toumba also get a mention, as does Venezuela's euphoric raptor house genre. Finally, the trio share their concerns and predictions for the Instagram economy, AI-generated music and the ethics of sampling. Listen to the conversation in full for more details on these topics.

EX.642 Critics' Roundtable [January 2023]

Brett has been making waves on the international level with his productions while also becoming a staple in the local scene playing at some of the amazing parties Melbourne has to offer. Starting in 2021 Brett released a debuting track on the wonderful Psy Section , followed shortly after by a three track ep on the equally wonderful Goddezz and even more recently tracks on V/A comps by Goddezz and Nebulae Records. Through only this modest amount of releases he has managed to demonstrate his talent by defining his own unique sound, drawing inspiration from the old and new. His tracks always seem to have a deep propulsive quality while maintaining a joyful, dreamy mood throughout bringing you to those unique, encapsulating moments on the dance floor. They feature rich, dreamy synths and pads, driving but groovy lows, and flawlessly placed highs to create a truly immersive state of euphoria.

For Brett’s contribution to the series he has brought his own production sound to his mix. Expect to be taken on a journey of highs, lows and everything in between in the form of deep, dreamy and euphoric 4/4 grooves and breaks.

We hope you enjoy!

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Local hit boy Jeku coming in with trancey breaks and deep atmospheres on OK MIX number 20. Jeku recently released his Transcendence ep on Haws & is set to release on Avoidance later this spring. Definitely one to watch out for in the future!

OK MIX Vol. 20 - Jeku

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@eduardodelacalle joins Berlin's explorative record label @futurepastnosenseoftime in April with 'Kardama' EP serving up four raw analogue and emotionally driven rhythmic techno trips. Fans of Jeff Mills take note.

Kardama EP

Eduardo De La Calle - ARNOHCR [Futurepast]

#MXCMIX 31 @koscoy 
TRACKLIST:
Alo - asu (ma mix) / @wavawav
@primordial_om - Ensueño / Self-released
@ranmaentero - Maphia  / @wavawav
Blindfold - Warp / Null Records
@obsidiaan - Core System Failure (@ninoarbolx Remix) / @feinkostrecords
@mwamwa-mwamwa - Tongu 
Makrina - Lucy / @vnion
@deeniamx - Rigil Kentaurus (@djfuccimexico Remix) / @vnnmx
@mariana-cosio-200143026 - Velox (@avant-garde_institute Remix) / @aquinorecods
@danzmaxine - A Parálisis / @aquinorecods
@obsidiaan - Dyspnea (SPEAR Remix) / @feinkostrecords
@mirror_lake - Disappearing Inque / F&F Records

MXCMIX 31 KOSCOY

The 54th installment of the Awkwardly Cast takes us to New Delhi, where @sleepyxinsomniac takes us on a dreamy yet sleepless ride through the night. Laying down his signature hypnotic sound, the former @boxoutfm resident aptly juggles between trippy melodies, skippy breaks and everything in between. Enjoy this beautifully crafted amalgamation of sounds!

Awkwardly Cast 054 / Sleepy Insomniac

Toru - Donato Dozzy | Afterhouse [2023]

Common Drive w/ Philip Kylberg - Aaja Channel 2 - 11 08 23

Albore - Edoardo Buschi x Opificio

Day 3 at the G-star store Rokin Amsterdam

DJ Leoni ╚═ Future Intel x G-star x ADE ═╗ 21 10 2023

so icy prod 9ineTrap

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Toru - Donato Dozzy | Afterhouse [2023]

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