Roots Artefact returns to NuNorthern Soul with *Rocking Boat EP*, a six-track journey through Balearic dub, warm downtempo rhythms and spacious, effects-heavy production. To mark the release, we caught up with Estonian producer Saimon to talk Tallinn studio life, King Tubby, basslines, dub culture, and how the Roots Artefact sound found its way into the NuNorthern Soul world.

There are some artists whose music seems to exist in its own world, unconcerned with trends, algorithms or the pressures of modern music-making. Sydney-based producer Perth Lewis is one of them. Working largely from a modest home studio, Perth Lewis (real name Luke Fugar) has quietly built a reputation as one of the most exciting names emerging from the global Balearic community. His atmospheric blend of hazy electronics, sun-drenched melodies, dub-wise rhythms and evocative

An in-depth Q&A with Tambores En Benirras on escapism, Ibiza inspiration, creative process and the new studio album on NuNorthern Soul.

One of the joys of running NuNorthern Soul is discovering artists who bring something fresh and heartfelt to the Balearic sound. JILO is one of those.