Artist Focus – Nosedrip

This Saturday, we welcome the inimitable Nosedrip for an all-night exploration influenced by his endless search for lost gems and the broad Stroom catalog. a platform that has consistently unearthed hidden treasures and recontextualized classics across a kaleidoscope of genres. Ahead of his marathon set, we delved into some key questions to understand the root of Stroom’s vision and what to expect from his long-awaited session.

Essential Stroom Release

Stroom has unearthed everything from overlooked new beat to esoteric ambient. Across that broad spectrum, which single release or track best captures the label’s core identity, and why?

White Light - I Want You To Know Me. Amateuristic, full of mistakes, cute, full of hope, sad, full of yearning, Belgian.

The Underrated Gem

Your knack for finding those “hidden-in-plain-sight” records is one of Stroom’s calling cards. Is there a particular artist or album in your back catalog that you feel still flies under the radar, and what makes it a must-listen?

wist - eleventh hourPersonally one of my favorites that I think should have gotten more attention.

Evolution Through Collaboration

Stroom has always seemed like an extended family of crate-diggers, selectors, and artists. How have your collaborations, whether with musicians, other labels, or visual artists, shaped Stroom’s sound and ethos over the years?

It was, it became, it is, it will.

Looking Ahead

With Stroom continuing to explore every nook and cranny of musical history, what’s on the horizon? Can you share any upcoming releases or new directions that excite you?

New Voice Actor came out yesterday, we have 3 and 2 half Valentine releases coming up in February, some floaty releases afterward, and a huge huge end of the year (release-wise) planned in already!

The All-Nighter at Fuse

You’re taking over Fuse for an entire night this weekend. What kind of musical narrative can we expect? How do you envision the flow of the evening?

Going from slow to fast and saying hello to most corners of the concept that is or can be dance music.

What’s the most unexpected discovery you’ve made lately that shifted your musical perspective?

A Mexican self-released cd full of urban field recordings. The album contains 2 mega deep house tracks.

How do you want the crowd to feel when they enter your sound at Fuse?

Ready to spend some time with themselves.

Who or what continues to surprise and inspire you after all these years of digging?

The bottomless pit of the musical universe.