Dominic Flannigan and Eclair Fifi of LuckyMeMusic / MixStream Machinedrum's Vapor City Metro mixAhead of Indie Label Market's London leg, take a ride through New York maestro Machinedrum's fantasy townShareLink copied ✔️November 26, 2014MusicMixTextCharlie Robin Jones Machinedrum has made a city in his mind. Whilst zipping through the world's metropolises in 2013, the North Carolina-born, NY-based producer envisioned an imaginary city with fully-realized districts in his dreams – then went about writing its theme tune. "Vapor City", he told us last year, is "a recurring dream of mine – [so much so that] I began creating music to it, a collection of different songs each representing different districts in the city." A mix of Mexico City, Berlin and Manhattan, Vapor City's metro area appears in this radio broadcast mixed by Machinedrum himself. His latest release is Vapor City Archives, which came out last week – you can watch its lead video below, and check out a gallery we launched around the original release. Combining UK garage, the synth work he specialises in and his perfect blend of location specific, evocative music, we're streaming the Vapor City Metro Mix for the first time in support of the London leg of the Independent Label Market. Originally part of an exclusive music package released directly to fans, it is now available again with the purchase of the Vapor City Archives released a week ago – the final chapter in Machinedrum's epic "Vapor City" project. Now in its third year, the event sees the indies of Britain – including Machinedrum's home, Ninja Tune – congregate on London's Old Spitalfields Market to flog their wares and rarities, from the owners and artists to passing punters direct. Pop down if you're in the area this Saturday, the 29 November, or take a night drive through Vapor City with the mix above. MachineDrum artworkEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORESwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-set2Slimey isn’t here to be a meme artist: ‘I want a fucking Grammy’ Nourished by Time: ‘Music should be fun – but it can’t be fun all the time’K-pop has an AI problemCoals are kickstarting Poland’s dream pop sceneEvilgiane’s camera roll from his tour with Snow StrippersFinnish alt-pop star Pehmoaino: ‘Art helps us survive this dark country’10 great albums you may have missed in the last three monthsLamb is making ‘electronic lyrical’ music that sounds like no one elseArabic shoegaze duo Kiss Facility speak a language deeper than words‘Nazis can’t dance’: Photos from London’s House Against Hate protest rave5 tracks you can’t miss from March 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy