What began as an ordinary box of records arriving at work quickly turns into a strange trip down the rabbit hole of Synaptic Cliffs—a label where extraterrestrials, electronic music legends, immaculate vinyl and one very elusive artist called pdqb somehow all make perfect sense.
Profiles
Chit Chat with Ben Stokes of Dimensional Holofonic Sound
A veteran of groundbreaking music-video and visual collaborations, Ben Stokes puts his most personal stamp on Dimensional Holophonic Sound (DHS), his singular project blending acid electronics, old-school analog imagery, and experimental video production. Simultaneously, Stokes has built a distinctive career at the intersection of sound, art, technology, and visuals.
Five questions with Somewherecold Records
From its roots as a music blog to a fiercely independent label built around physical releases, Somewherecold Records has grown from Jason Lamoreaux’s love of experimental music into a deeply personal effort to give artists and their work something lasting to hold onto.
Cabaret Voltaire :: Back In The Noise
Presumed finished after the death of founding member Richard H. Kirk, Cabaret Voltaire have instead returned to the stage with a vengeance, selling out shows, resurrecting old collaborations, and proving that their dark industrial pulse still hits hard in 2026. We caught up with Stephen Mallinder to talk about the reunion, the tour, Richard Kirk, and bringing the Cabs’ music back to life.
Building Music :: A conversation with Yu Miyashita (Yaporigami); architect of the inner world
Yu Miyashita (aka Yaporigami) approaches music as a lifelong search for structure, authenticity, and philosophical expression, balancing uncompromising artistic vision with an openness to reinvention that has defined every stage of his creative journey.
Interlude #2 :: Manja Ristić
The second Interlude episode of the series invites critically acclaimed Serbian violinist, sound artist, poet and researcher Manja Ristić. Her work offers a much-needed opening […]
Cosmic Tribe :: Ancient roots, global reach
Granada was once the cosmopolitan capital of Al Andalus, a confluence of cultures, identities, and ideas that blossomed under an ancient sun. Today, the city still radiates an unmistakable energy. Thanks to Cosmic Tribe, Granada also resonates with a soundtrack that cultivates local artists while embracing global talent.
Euan Alexander Millar-McMeeken :: Soundtracking the quiet years
Euan grew up in a mostly quiet, non-musical household where records were scarce and music lived mainly in car rides soundtracked by Fleetwood Mac and Whitney Houston—until a childhood Walkman and Lionel Richie cassette sparked a lifelong, deeply personal connection to sound.
Mike Cadoo :: Motion, ruin, and sonic truth
In this deep-dive Q&A, Mike Cadoo’s Dryft project returns with Particle, drifting between tension and release to craft a kinetic landscape where motion, ruin, and raw honesty collide in sound. Original interview in Italian, published on SoWhat — a renowned blog exploring boundary-pushing music.
Paolo Dellapiana :: Designing Sound, Composing Space
At the intersection of architecture and sound, Paolo Dellapiana explores how space, light, and material become instruments, composing experiences as meticulously as buildings themselves.
Between the circuits and the Tide Pools :: A conversation with Pulse Emitter
For over thirty years, Daryl Groetsch—best known as Pulse Emitter—has explored the interplay of noise and beauty, crafting electronic soundscapes where the mechanical and organic coexist. His latest release, Tide Pools, translates the intricate microcosms of coastal rock pools into shimmering, meditative electronic worlds.

















