From Buenos Aires to London. A story of music, connection and three years of dedication. Some artists have been part of Patchouli Deep since the very beginning. Alex ElVíl is one of them. Almost four years ago, before Patchouli Deep Radio even existed, PD founder AALEX was running a YouTube series called Deep Diamonds. The concept was simple: discover fresh sounds from the deeper side of electronic music and invite a different DJ each episode who shared that same musical vision. That's how...

This summer, Patchouli caught up with Gai Barone at Balance Festival in Croatia for a conversation away from the dancefloor. Balance has become a special meeting point for the deeper and more progressive side of electronic music, bringing together artists and listeners from around the world in one of the most distinctive settings on the Adriatic coast. Among this year's artists was Gai Barone, a name that has been closely connected to progressive electronic music for more than two decades....

London remains one of the most active electronic music cities in Europe, with an extraordinary density of events every weekend. Tickets sell out quickly, venues appear full, and social media feeds suggest a scene in constant motion. Yet, among regular attendees, artists and promoters, a recurring feeling has emerged: many nights feel emotionally flat, even when the room is packed. The meaning of a sold out event has changed. It no longer necessarily reflects cultural momentum or a shared...