As he releases his debut album, Wide Awake, we unpick the eclectic philosophies that underpin the Munich-born producer’s absurdist pop sound
Aug 08, 2025
From his early uploads under the name 9090Gate to his era-defining collaboration with Ecco2k and Mechatok, we chart the career of the UK underground legend
Jul 08, 2025
Featuring appearances from Isabella Lovestory, Ecco2k, Fakemink and more, Mechatok’s Natural Mind event series is more than just a club night – it’s a celebration of a group of friends who have changed pop music forever
Jun 02, 2025
Featuring Fakemink, Erika de Casier, Lorde, Jane Remover, Feng and more
May 30, 2025
The Berlin label PAN brought together Amnesia Scanner, Crystallmess, Ecco2K, and more for a riotous London gig – here’s what everyone wore on the night
May 21, 2025
The mysterious small-town rapper has been captivating listeners on both sides of the Chinese firewall, but his quirks hide a deep social significance
Apr 02, 2025
The Swedish label’s RIFT event series is back, featuring the likes of Eurohead, Snow Strippers, Mechatorus and more
Jun 03, 2024
The Stockholm rapper played a sold-out show in Camden on Friday night – here are some of the best fits we saw on the night
May 08, 2024
Producers Palmistry and Silent$ky give us the lowdown on the indie-inspired new record, and why they nearly lost their minds making it
Mar 18, 2024
The never-before-seen images from 2015-16 have arrived on label YEAR0001’s INDEX
Feb 28, 2024
Bladee and Mechatok capture the night’s antics at Colour Factory in Hackney Wick
Sep 13, 2023
Directed by Aidan Zamiri and documented by Floki Molina, the single’s stark visuals blend classic hip-hop with arcane symbolism – here, we share an exclusive gallery from the shoot
Aug 30, 2023
Created by Manon Macasaet, the temporary tattoos are the Gen Z fave label’s latest drop
Jan 12, 2023
If being Drainy is a sin, Lord, forgive me
Nov 22, 2022
Malibu shares an ambient EP, Thaiboy Digital drops a solo record, and Phoebe Bridgers ushers us into holiday season
Nov 18, 2022