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Emotional Tourist has been firmly in the crosshairs of our scope for some time now, as someone we think is making some of the best deep and melodic sounds around. The Bucharest-bred boy has stepped onto the scene this summer with tracks full of hopes and dreams releasing on the likes of XYZ & Kindisch.... Read more »

After a nearly two year hiatus, Montreal’s Floral Nights is back showcasing another one of its beloved, intimate gatherings this May. Marking their return, they’ve welcomed All Day I Dream & XYZ notable Facundo Mohrr to headline, alongside the local favorite duo, Döppel Mind.    Based in Buenos Aires, Facundo Mohrr has risen from the... Read more »

You don’t forget an Underground System show, as anyone who’s ever witnessed their larger-than-life live presence will attest. The raucous Brooklyn band continues to reinvent their brand of global dance music. From an initial purist interpretive approach to Fela Kuti style afrobeat, to drawing on a legacy of NYC indie dance inspirations, the band has... Read more »

With previous releases on Delusions of Grandeur, Voyeurythm and more, UK producer Ben Sun delivers a gorgeous blend of deep textures that hearken back to the golden era of NY and Chicago with his Distant Messenger EP on Razor-N-Tape. On the A-side, Transmission has all the vibey goodness of an early Strictly Rhythm record, while... Read more »

Simon Vuarambon is well known throughout the deep and melodic scene as a producer with immense quality. His work on All Day I Dream, Souksonic, and Shanti Radio over the years has positioned Simon at the forefront of bespoke sound with no signs of slowing down. Last year, the Swiss artist connected with Gorje Hewek’s... Read more »

On the latest 2022 release from All Day I Dream, The Final Straw EP from the UK’s Jim Rider, the influential imprint showcases the heavier, upbeat side of its sonic spectrum. The title track opens an EP led by intention, accenting a time in the producer’s life where he was disillusioned with his day job... Read more »

Producers are the backbone of any label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ’s development. Our Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label’s journey thus far. Emotional Tourist has cemented himself as a pillar of XYZ’s artistic... Read more »

Enamour masterfully stepped into the XYZ fold earlier this year with his debut EP – Forget Your Name. He’s a producer at the forefront of sensational soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infuse the dreamy melodies of deep house, the potent power of progressive house, and the smoldering momentum of dark techno. The... Read more »

Ucha has established a sterling reputation for powerful afro-house gems in recent years, releasing on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Milk & Sugar. His TOR debut alongside Darksidevinyl, Zaiana, has become an instant classic with its jazz-funk-infused percussive flavor. As we close out a year unlike any other, we’re thrilled to welcome the... Read more »

SDK launched onto the scene earlier this year with the release of their first project – What They Want. With a sumptuous blend of heady melodies and signature vocal hooks, the Vancouver-based duo’s debut on TOR rested perfectly at the centerpoint of underground and familiar. As we step into winter’s grasp, we’ve revisited the project... Read more »