Moscow's Private Persons was named one of DJ Mag’s labels-to-watch in 2019 after releasing some of the hottest electro tracks on the circuit: ‘Svoboda’ and ‘Drum Rack’. In this month's The Sound Of, founder Hespermen records a thunderous mix of releases from the label's catalogue, and speaks to Nikita Velichko about how his vision came together

Celebrating inventive sounds and dynamic collaborations above all, this year’s edition of Wysing Polyphonic, guest-curated by Somerset House Studios, pushes the boundaries of experimentation in electronic music, with unforgettable sets from Ziúr, Flora Yin-Wong, Mun Sing, Loraine James, and more

On the grounds of Sparkford Hall, a Georgian manor in Somerset, this 400 cap festival thrives in its third outing with a carefully curated line-up, an impressive array of visual art and a stunning pastoral backdrop. With unforgettable sets from DJ Bus Replacement Service, Teki Latex, DEBONAIR, Otim Alpha, Kampire and more, KALLIDA has set itself apart, and solidified its status as one of the UK's most exciting small festivals

We spoke to classic artists and newcomers about the global community and lasting joys of trance music