That Divine Intervention: A Conversation with Dylanh
Interview by Dssy Mssy
Welcome to another episode of Звук&Чук - Artist Talk, where we go beneath the surface of sound, culture, and creative process. This time, we sat down at Sofia’s iconic Taba Records with Dylanh - DJ, producer, and one half of Two Drama Queens, to talk about his journey with That Divine, one of Bulgaria’s emerging underground electronic music labels.
With the first release almost sold out and an ADE showcase ahead, Dylanh shares how a collective idea turned into something tangible - and deeply personal.
What started as a casual idea among friends quickly evolved into a year-long mission. “ Nikooly just said, ‘We should start a label.’" And so they did. While organizing parties had already built a loyal community, creating a label gave them a new way to tie everything together.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing: their test press failed five times.
“We knew nothing at the beginning, but we learned a lot. It took a year to get it right.”
Now, the debut release is almost gone from the shelves - sold out across most major record stores in just three weeks.
Sound Experiments and Slow Burn Releases
Dylanh is quick to point out he never saw himself as a traditional musician.
“I started experimenting with sound really early, but never with the goal to release it,”
One track sat unfinished for three years - until encouragement from friends and the momentum of the label pushed him to finally polish and publish it. "It took me another three months to finish because I’m a perfectionist. But now it’s out, and people love it. That’s worth it.”
On Collaboration: Ledger, Factuaw & the Circle of Sound
The release features not only Dylanh’s original track but remixes from acclaimed producers Christopher Ledger and Factuaw - both of whom bring their own distinct flavour. Ledger, a That Divine regular, “caught the vibe perfectly and filtered it through his own ears.” Factuaw, meanwhile, “just completes the whole record.”
The collaborators aren’t random - they’re part of a growing family that’s emerged from That Divine’s curated events. “The idea is to give a stage to up-and-coming artists, especially those who haven’t had the chance to press vinyl,” says Dylanh.
Vinyl Visuals: Storytelling in Sleeve Design
We are all aware of the purpose of record sleeves, as means of protection to the vinyl record from dust, dirt, and scratches, as well as providing essential info about the label, artist, album, and track list. Sleeves provide an aesthetically pleasing way to store and display your records, but surely the visual art included is more than mere decoration - it’s part of the experience and it allows for collaboration between visual and sound artists. Dylanh’s release comes with a cover designed by Noyu Noev, weaving in surreal elements that echo the track’s narrative: intrusive thoughts, alter egos, and half a bag of metaphorical “baking powder.”
The title, loosely translated from Bulgarian slang, is “Three Men and a Half (Bag).” It plays on inner chaos and late-night absurdities, complete with an imagined bomb threat and a group therapy session inside one man’s mind.
“Noyu nailed it. Every detail tells the story of the track - and that’s what makes the release whole,” says Dylanh.
ADE & What’s Next for That Divine
The future looks bright - and loud. That Divine is headed to the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) with two performances: a cozy in-store at a tattoo-barber studio and a full-on Sunday morning party takeover.
“Playing ADE is a big responsibility. We know we have to bring our best,” says Dylanh. “But I think the European scene is hungry for new voices - and Bulgaria is still underrepresented. This is our moment.”
Inspiration as The Foundation
When asked about his biggest musical influence, Dylanh doesn’t hesitate: “Liam from Prodigy. Just one artist, that’s it.” That same raw, emotional energy pulses through everything he does - whether DJing, producing, or curating events.
He closes with a reflection that sums it up:
“The artwork, the sound, the experience - it all comes together. That’s what makes it vinyl. That’s what makes it feel real.”
Make sure to check out Dylanh's exquisite guest Звук & Чук set and stay tuned for more stories from the underground.
