Features Archive
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Q+A | Let’s Play House
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No Commentshalcyon catches up with Nik Mercer and Jacques Renault of NYC's Let's Play House record label and event series to discuss their recent release, back-story, and recent changes and expansion. -
Madteo “Noi No” (Sähkö)
Posted on December 27, 2012 | No CommentsClosing out his most in-the-spotlight year to-date, Madteo's "Noi No" presents the most unified artistic statement yet from a defiantly outsider producer. -
Burial “Truant” (Hyperdub)
Posted on December 26, 2012 | No CommentsBurial's new single "Truant" contains some of his most striking moments but is also his most difficult release to-date. -
X-TG “Desertshore/The Final Report” (Industrial Records)
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No Comments"Desertshore/The Final Report" closes the book on Peter Christopherson's life in characteristically powerful and artistic form. -
Q + A | Luke Hess
Posted on December 13, 2012 | No CommentsAfter his highly-rated new album "Keep On" for FXHE, halcyon chatted with Luke Hess about techno, Detroit, and the producer's unflagging dedication to his understated approach. -
Q + A | Untold
Posted on November 30, 2012 | 8 CommentsOn his second extended tour of the US, Untold spoke with halcyon about his upcoming album, his personal history, and changes in the currently dynamic music environment. -
Sigha “Living With Ghosts” (Hotflush Recordings)
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsSurpassing expectations on his debut long-player, Sigha's "Living With Ghosts" balances craft, texture, and impact in an immersive, deeply-wrought whole. -
Raime “Quarter Turns Over a Living Line” (Blackest Ever Black)
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsThe culmination of two years of sparse output and closely-watched scrutiny, Raime's debut album "Quarter Turns Over a Living Line" is their career-defining statement thus far. -
Ital “Dream On” (Planet Mu)
Posted on November 21, 2012 | No CommentsItal's sophomore album for Planet Mu, "Dream On" further differentiates his sound and develops his interest in dance music as well as his background in abrasive electronics. -
MP & Stedi “Symmetrie” (NIL)
Posted on November 13, 2012 | No CommentsFeaturing a sophomore slot for MP as well as Stedi's vinyl debut, NIL's "Symmetrie" EP splits the difference between traditional techno and house and more familiar Romanian sounds. -
Redshape “Square” (Running Back)
Posted on November 13, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough he has now been unmasked as Sebastian Kramer, an East German once head of the... -
Q+A | Recondite
Posted on November 13, 2012 | No CommentsFor his debut performances in New York for Remedy and here at halcyon, we caught up with the young Berlin producer Recondite for an introductory interview about his background, current affairs in music, and where things are headed for him. -
Q+A | Lindsay Todd in the House of Traps
Posted on October 19, 2012 | No CommentsAs the head of Firecracker Recordings, Shevchenko, and Unthank, Lindsay Todd holds the keys to some of house music's best contemporary imprints yet remains elusive. halcyon chatted with him to learn more...
