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OTR Opens Up About His Latest Album, Musical Evolution, Upcoming Tour, And Beyond!
After months of waiting, OTR’s brand new album ‘Be Quiet, They’re Listening’ has finally been released. To celebrate the release of this album, we had the pleasure of catching up with the talented OTR. In this conversation, we’ll be diving into the makings of his newest album, written partly during the pandemic, and exploring the exciting journey of creating an album compared to releasing singles among other topics.
Hey OTR, thanks for speaking with us, how are you doing today?
Just played a show last night and had a 6am flight so I’m in recovery mode but doing well!
Let’s kick things off with your latest single ‘Leave You Behind’, how has it been to see the overwhelming positive response to this release?
I was nervous because it’s definitely more of a downtempo song compared to the others but seeing people connect with it has been such a huge relief. Songs tend to take on new meanings after they’re released and this one just feels like summer thanks to how people are treating it.
Can you give me a little insight into how this album has come about?
Half of it was written during the pandemic so it was a little unconventional. I think everyone had to relearn how to go about doing their jobs but once things started opening up, my process became more streamlined. I traveled to London once to work with some artists that inspired me at the time, then wrapped up the writing process in LA towards the end of 2022.
Which single from this album are you most excited for the world to hear?
I’m most excited for people to hear “In The Summer”. It feels like an elevation of the different sonic elements throughout my project all in one song.
This is your second album that you’ve created. Did you do anything different compared to your first album?
This time around I was working with more analog synths (since I could afford a few of them finally) and had the time thanks to the pandemic to learn how they worked.
Can you give me some insight into the process of creating an album, compared to releasing singles?
Writing an album in general is such an arduous process compared to just writing one single. A single is like one sentence out of context while an album is akin to a short story. But as a vision takes hold and a few songs are written that all feel like they’re part of the same “story”, it’s easy to feel where the gaps are. Being able to fill those gaps and surprise oneself as an artist is what writing an album is all about. There’s an element to experimenting and pushing the boundaries that can’t really exist when writing just one song.
You’re about to embark on a North American headline tour this September, how excited are you to hit the road?
I’m so excited! I finally get to meet people who have been listening to my music. I’ve played a few shows and it still amazes me that people are out there and listening. Despite having two full albums out, the pandemic prevented me from connecting with my audience at that level.
Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, do you have anything else you’d like to say to our readers?
Thanks for the lovely questions!
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BETH Turns Up the Energy With New Single ‘Wait’
Scottish producer BETH returns on The Cross Records with new single Wait, following a breakout 2026 of festival slots, Ibiza dates and Radio 1 support.
In the space of a year, BETH has gone from respected up and comer to a genuine festival act. Her debut on The Cross Records, “Keep It Movin’,” is closing in on 1 million streams, and she’s kept up a steady run of releases on labels like TSHA’s Jackfruit, Eats Everything’s Edible, and Melon Bomb Records, along with a well received remix of Karen Harding’s “Island.” That output has earned her support on BBC Radio 1, with plays from Sarah Story and Arielle Free.
Her live schedule has kept pace too. This year she’s played TRNSMT Festival, Sub Club, Cabaret Voltaire, and SWG3 in Scotland, Mas Que Nada in London, and Lakota in Bristol, plus Ibiza dates at Hï, Cova Santa, and Pikes.

“Wait” marks a step forward in her production. Where “Keep It Movin'” leaned into sultry, harmonic melodies, “Wait” goes bigger and brighter, built around euphoric piano chords, a driving 90s inspired break, and deep reese bass. It’s a feel good summer record from an artist whose rise shows no signs of slowing down.
Listen to “Wait” here: https://thecrossrecords.lnk.to/wait
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Deadlynoiz Breaks Bass House Boundaries In New Single ‘Rock The House’
The ever-evolving Deadlynoiz is back with another new single ‘Rock The House’ adding to his stacked 2026 repertoire.
Stepping into the world of bass house for this track, Deadlynoiz has produced a hugely impactful hit brimmed with his hallmark strengths. ‘Rock The House’ is a fantastic showcase of his ability to design and blend together a myriad of creative synths to deliver powerful soundscapes. The track keeps pumping from start to finish but is dynamic in its energy shifting from the more melodic verses to the aggressive, bass face inducing choruses. Deadlynoiz is consistently looking to evolve his productions and has leaned into more experimental territories here with emphatic results.
His development as an artist is evident from both his productions and his accolades as he’s attracted the attention of LVLD Music. He’s dropped a slew of hits with them and is continuing to develop their relationship with the release of ‘Rock The House’ on their label. Since it’s release the track has already raked in thousands of streams and he’s pushed onto releasing even more music in ‘Magic’ and ‘Block.’ Now bringing in over 20,000 streams a month on Spotify it’s clear that Deadlynoiz’s hard work is paying off as his fanbase continues to grow.
‘Rock The House’ is another step forward in Deadlynoiz’s evolution in sound and development as an artist. With every release he’s proving his abilities in the studio and with the rate he’s working at, there’s plenty more to come.
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Scarper Drops ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’ Compilation
Scarper releases ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’, a collection of eight unreleased tracks from the era behind his debut album ‘Warmer Squares’ and ‘E-Funk’.
UK artist Scarper has released ‘Off-Cuts (2014-2021)’, a hand-picked collection of eight previously unreleased tracks pulled from the same period that produced his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Warmer Squares’ and his 2020 dancefloor tune ‘E-Funk’, which has been experiencing a resurgence thanks to a recent physical release on a new imprint.
The project is exactly what it sounds like, Scarper going back through his studio archives and finding the demos, jams, and ideas from that era that were good enough to polish up and put out. “I realised I had quite a few demos, jams and ideas on my laptop from that period, some of which were decent enough to polish up and get out into the world,” he said. “It’s a snapshot of where I was musically at the time, so I thought I’d package them together as a retrospective rather than a proper release, giving people something to enjoy while I crack on with the next project.”
The eight tracks cover a lot of ground, from the epic opening chords of ‘Skynet’ to the acid squelches of ‘Steppe’ and the string arrangements of ‘Halocline’. It is the kind of release that rewards the people who have been paying attention, and sits comfortably alongside some of his best work.
Scarper has built his career almost entirely on his own terms, releasing through his own imprint Plexus Records and picking up support from Orbital, Laurent Garnier, Carl Craig, Rinse FM, BBC 6 Music, Mixmag, and DJ Mag along the way.
‘Off-Cuts (2014–2021)’ is out now on Plexus Records.
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