Beirut In the Mix Podcast

Tirelessly holding the flag for underground electronic music in the US since his rise out of the sunny state of Florida in the 90s, Christopher Milo a.k.a. DJ Three has experienced one hell of a ride ever since! Emerging as one of the brightest DJ talents in the US and continues to be a true inspiration for many purists, he sets himself apart from the rest of the pack by presenting eclectic sounds with an open-minded attitude towards everything he does. From DJ sets to musical output, Three is a DJ’s DJ who has always leaned toward the cutting edge without losing touch with the roots of house and techno. Proudly on our show!

Lele Sacchi is just a red cape short of being the Superman Italiano. Flying around the planet to play in some of the notorious clubs and festivals out there, he still finds time to produce, host a staple radio show, teach dance music history and sit as a judge on the first ever DJ talent show. His special power? Mixing house music with disco, soul, post-punk and dub and getting a sound with a clear imprint. Now how's that for a show which is a couple of episodes away from hitting the 500 mark?

You can call him boundary pusher, quality producer, master performer or you can just call him Sierra Sam. With 15 years in the electronic world under his belt, this Belgian force of nature has amassed quite a number of notable performances at Fabric and the likes, releases on Supplement Facts, Wolf Trap and many others, as well as collaborations with Monika Kruse and FuckPony to name a few. Today, he's managing the labels Contexterrior and TuningSpork from Berlin while making waves through his live jams. Here's one for you and for the books: an all-analogue, fully improvised, live set recorded at Watergate alongside Yappacc. We're done talking, you can run to hit play now.

For this edition, we dug deep underground and fetched a precious episode for you. Hailing from the underground house and techno scene, Josh Caffe has remarkable crowd reading abilities, delivering the perfect sets at both intimate basement parties and huge festivals such as Lovebox and Glastonbury. Caffe is also a vocalist and producer, and the result of time he spends in studio is just as praised as his DJ mastery. Here, he delivers a set packed with old school influences, just like we like them. Go ahead, press play and dive in it head first.

The inquisitive artist, just like his moniker, reboots his musical output every once in a while by infusing influences from all kinds of genres and a heap of his burning passion. Reboot, discovered his love for music as a kid in Frankfurt, sneaking in to Sven Vath’s Omen club. Little did he know that it’s on Vath’s notorious Cocoon label that he would later release his compelling material, as well as on Defected, Cadenza, Circus, and his own Noon Records. The release of “aLive” this summer on Get Physical Music, has been long-awaited, and luckily for you, here’s a mix made for your precious ears. We’re sure it’ll make you feel alive; positive you’ll get physical. Enjoy!

Before being old enough to even enter a club, Berlin-based Kiki had residencies at some of the biggest ones in his native Helsinki. Moving to Berlin helped his notoriety as a DJ grow, and sent him on a head spinning around-the-globe tour, from Mexico to Tokyo and Ibiza. Ten years later, he ventured into production and has had a voluminous output ever since on labels like Watergate, Exploited and Crosstown Rebels. He and Alessio Pagliaroli have teamed up to produce a freshly released EP by the awesome name of We Turn Into Animals, on My Favorite Robot Records. Devour this mix with no moderation.

Sonic enthusiast from underwater Beirut. The fish takes you on a trip with undercurrents of soul and rhythms. A filmmaking graduate, his love of music translated into sound design and scores for films. His surroundings affect majorly his artistic expression, and the city of Beirut is no exception: a schizophrenic way of mixing and producing; mashing up sounds of soul, jazz, world music with electronica, breaks and 4 on 4 beats. This is good.

Two guys, Miami, rampant debauchery and wild rides. This might sound like Miami Vice to you, and it is indeed vicious, to the ears. Christian “Pridef” Diaz and Adam Cruz, better known as Cocodrills are a successful pair who’ve climbed up the ladder fast thanks to their hard work and perseverance. Last year, they scored an exclusive residency at Space Club, this year, they have an EP out on Stacey Pullen’s Blackflag label called “Got it Good”, and this week, they’ve prepared this wicked mix for you. Enjoy the ride!

Aficionados and newcomers alike know the name of this superpower based in Berlin. The duo created the legendary Get Physical Music label, have two decades and numerous celebrated releases under their belt. Yes you’ve guessed it. How can we pass on the opportunity of making an exception and having this special guestmix when it’s Booka Shade. For all those in Beirut, this shall be like the ice cream before dinner you wanted so badly as a kid, since they’ll be playing at C U NXT SAT, next Sat.

Hailing from a crop of big and eminent German DJs and producers, a Bug, only by name, definitely not by size, brings you this latest episode. Steve Bug is a constant of the scene through an insane DJing schedule, numerous releases and his place at the reins of three different labels such as the renowned Poker Flat. His path however has been everything but flat as he is only growing bigger, breaking boundaries and reinventing the norms ever since he started 20 years ago. We’ve never been happier to have a Bug in our ears, and we bet you’ll be too. Enjoy!

Their name means lucid dream, an accurate description of what their musical offerings entail. Nadja Lind and Helmut Ebritsch have been playing together under the Klartraum banner since 2006 at Fabric, as part of Circoloco at DC10, Tresor and many other places around the world. Their contrasted dynamic is part of who they are: Her, a ball of electric energy. Him, a calm and quiet ruler of the decks. The iconic two have also been running their well-respected label Lucidflow, and have “Space Gecko” EP coming out on Wolf Trap by April 11th. For those who have never experienced lucid dreaming, this episode will be a good first fix. Enjoy!

We must have done something right and our luck is spilling onto yours since this month's guest is none other than Lee Van Dowski. This French titan is known for being one of the most prolific artists, with an abundance of quality releases on Cadenza, Soma, Bpitch Control, Suara, Noir and Cocoon to name a few. Today, it's on Mobilee that he is thriving more than ever through a vibrant synergy that is clear to all. And yet our fortune doesn't stop there. This episode coincides with the release of his long-awaited Cerca Trova, Lee's multi-faceted gem of many genres, his first LP in a decade. Now hit play while we go buy ourselves a lottery ticket.

Jesper Larsen and Simon Knøsgaard have a knack for creating intricate soundscapes with a deeply emotional imprint. The Danish producers have received support for their work from the likes of Sasha, John Digweed and Nick Warren to name a few. With exciting releases under their belt – on Rhythm Cult, Initials and Tenth Circle -, and a debut album set to see the light this year, they’ve been on the road pushing their sound forward throughout Europe peppered/seasoned with live-sets led by Simon. One could say they are massive indeed.

Stockholm based mysterious newcomers Subdued Kamel taking control of this very special episode! The duo has released on Bossmusik and Trunkfunk with support from both Resident Advisor and Boiler Room, along with very strong DJ feedback, including Francois K, Marco Zenker, Osunlade and ItaloJohnson. Pleasant trip for all!

London based and rising talent Robin Ordell closes our year with this impressive mix! Growing up with funk music stemming back into a childhood in France, Robin regularly plays around Europe showcasing his jazzy deep house tunes at ADE, Concrete, Techno Gipsy, Showcase, Sonar & many more. Freshly signed on Eklo Records, he has also appeared on labels such as Half Baked, Leftroom, Remake Music & Safari Numerique. A subtle and groovy House mix for the books!

We are extremely excited to welcome this man to the show! With releases on Perlon, Karat Records, Spectral Sound, Süd Electronic and upcoming on Rhythm Cult, Portable has appeared on a string of highly credible imprints. Spending his early years in Cape Town, he moved to London, followed by Lisbon, before finally settling in Berlin. He has also reated his Bodycode alias - somewhere between the beats for the body and melody for the soul - layering tech-funk with wisps of melody, heady effects, and a liberal wash of otherworldly vocal samples. His alter-ego maybe? Enjoy this exclusive recording of his live set at Live At Robert Johnson. Brilliant!

Founder of nummer-schallplatten in 2004 and long time member of the Cocoon family, Frank has been DJing for almost 20 years now: a key figure at Cocoon's legendary Amnesia Ibiza parties, he has been playing gigs around the globe, producing and collaborating with artists like Johannes Heil, Anthony Rother, Toni Rios, Joerg Henze, Santé among many other. Please welcome this amazing gentleman to the show!

An experience of any of Salah’s magical sets is one that remains with you for days, weeks and months. It’s from within his passionate soul that this talented DJ reaches out with a style of music that spans deep - house - groovy - electronica - techno - acid - disco - dub - abstract beats that get under your skin. That Techfui kind of feel! Enjoy this guestmix recorded live at Dubai homegrown open-air festival, Groove On the Grass.

Steadily constructing an exciting profile amongst a new class of UK talent, Rhymos' true, authentic production and cultured, sophisticated DJ performances have seen him receive extended support from some of the worlds most renowned artists. Releasing through prestigious labels such as Catwash, Murmur, Overall & R U M O R S, and with new music set for release through Turquoise Blue, Whistleblower & Alan Fitzpatrick’s ESD, this guestmix sits somewhere between the grittiness of acid house and the hypnotic, evocative grooves of deep Detroit Techno! Simply enjoy!

A sunbeam surfer, a cloud skipper and a meridian hustler. Elijah, the king of dreams, hides behind the light and brings the world's sounds to his music. Ahead of his EP on world reknowned Kompakt Records, Elijah delivers a solid mix for our next installment!

Ahead of his Mamajunk EP release on June 22, we welcome Colors London co-founder Stephane Ghenacia to the show. With a strong and tireless commitment to authentic House music, and creativity overlooking all his outputs, Stephane’s parties and work have been supported by the likes of Craig Richards, Chez Damier, Ekkohaus and Ivan Smagghe. Expect groovy stripped-back House for this installment!

Harry Klein records co-founder and Half Baked resident Juilietta graces our May guestmix. Her style varies somewhere between House and Techno with all its deep and dubby facets, and stands out with a particular mixture of rare old and modern tracks. Julietta is one of those worldwide-playing artists being on a roll without ever having released any single record! Warm melodies and grooves on the way next.

Our next mix comes from Cocoon veteran Markus Fix. A guarantor of ambitious music beyond the mainstream, Markus Fix has become a trendsetter and music curator since 1992: his releases on Cocoon, Cécille Records and Oslo have gained enthusiastic reviews worldwide by the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Onur Ozer and Karotte to name a few. As a DJ, he belongs to the global players, elating both promoters and public alike! He graces our guestmix sessions this month with an exclusive mix. Enjoy!

Another month, another guestmix! In a short break from putting out mixes by international guests, we have the Beirut born and Parisian based Karim R with a subtle House mix for your ears.

Our next guestmix comes courtesy of Greg Brockmann! Apart from being a Half Baked London resident, Greg has been playing Europe infamous clubs such as Rex, Harry Klein and Katerholzig, focusing on the mindset behind his own musical ideas and taking his djing to different levels within the complexity of its own sound. With an avid interest in house and techno since a young age, his sound is a mixture of deep house with heavy reverberating bass lines. The type of vibe we dig. Tune in to hear what this man is all about!

A very special milestone that marks our journey, we reach episode 400 with frenchman and underground icon Chris Carrier, one of the most prolific and gifted producers on the dance scene today. One of those rare kinds of artists that have an omnipresent quality and yet do not seek to make their name bigger than the music itself. Wishing you all a very bright 2015!

We are extremely proud to welcome Housecoat for the very first guestmix of 2015! A testament of passionate commitment to honest music, hard work and natural talent, he has become one of the youngest and most exciting talents of our roster. His sound is a mix of deep and immaculate crafted grooves, heavily influenced by disco and raw Chicago House. Chawki's flourishing inspiration is showing no sign of slowing down with this exquisite vinyl mix!

It's about time we invite the amazing and tireless Timid Boy to the show! Parisian promoter, Time Has Changed label owner and renowned producer on Viva, SCI+TEC, Form, Intacto and Upon You, his passionate and zestful interpretation of the deep, hypnotic side of house & techno is pushing his boundaries further! Enjoy a bumpy ride with this very last guestmix of 2014!

With 2014 almost coming to an end, and episode #400 just around the corner, we welcome London based and Italian born Chromatic Filters, laying down our next chapter. Taking inspirations from the early 80s disco, jazzy beats and Detroit techno influences, they are a key figure of the critically acclaimed Rebirth Records, constantly releasing on the imprint and playing London best clubs including East Village, Egg and CAMP. Enjoy their emotional journey into cosmic disco and deep electronic beats; a fusion of many differing elements with live instruments, woven together with an incredible sense of dynamism!

Originally hailing from Romania, NTFO burst into the scene in 2010, with the release of their first vinyl album. Soon enough, and beginning to fly higher than expected, their work started landing in the hands of some of the world’s best electronic music producers, namely Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Solomun and Butch, all showing support and happily charting the NTFO boys. Quite impressive for a first! Since then, the boys have been committed to upfront music, joining the Diynamic camp, collaborating with the likes of Rhadow, H.O.S.H. and Karmon, and regularly releasing on Sintope, Gruuv and Kiara. Following their big debut in Beirut last month, this guestmix showcases what Dani and Robert do best. Keep an eye out for the two. Enjoy!

A successful DJ and producer, co-owner of the irrepressible Soweso record label with fellow Dutchman Lauhaus, and constantly striving for the highest level of quality throughout everything he does; Liron van Daalen aka Kabale und Liebe rises up to become one of Holland's most exciting and reputable electronic music artists. He tours and plays relentlessly while constently releasing on labels such as Remote area, Souvenir Plus and Rejected. A return to spinning vinyl has helped to inject a healthy dose of dynamism back into his sets, some of his old tricks have been brought back into play, reinforcing his love for the craft. On the same note, and building up to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a few weeks, we enjoy this exclusive, vinyl-only set by the man himself.

It's non other than our very own Phil, mixing things up for our next installment! Born with a weird haircut, a dream to be a Lego engineer, he started spinning at local pubs and clubs before joining the leading radio station & promoter in the region Mix FM; playing alongside electronic music heavyweights Tale Of Us, Lee Foss, Marco Carola and Apollonia to name just a few. His sound is a mixture of raw & emotive sound, distinctively recognized by its deep funky instrumentation - and old school taste! Enjoy the ride!

Re.You on mix duties this month, delivering another high caliber installment for the series. Firmly Berlin-based, he started his career performing live - with Rampa - then moved into DJing; his prolific release schedule continues unabated with solid tracks and remixes on Mobilee, Cocoon, Souvenir and Keinemusik with plenty more to come in the pipeline! Another great mix for the summer!

We welcome DJ Herr to our already extensive podcast roster! One of the FACT Worldwide key figures, his exquisite taste as a music selector made him one of the most sought after DJs in the city: his stylistic versatility allows him to cook flawless sets and tunes, right in between undergound sonorities, ranging from organic house to solid techno. Enjoy!

Almost halfway through the year, we got a super slick mix coming up from Prompt: a producer who has managed to combine his classical music trainings with a love for all things electronic. He has created an entirely unique musical style that has seen him releasing on labels such as Highgrade, Souvenir, 7Noise and Soma since 1996, gaining widespread supported by world renowned players. Indulge in Prompt’s unique sound on this special episode!

Originated in Naples in 2008, Konstress is an Italian electronic music duo extraordinaire: with a handful of digital and 12" releases on Viva Music, Moan, Hypergroove and Italo Business to name just a few, their passion for music comes without any restriction. The evolution and refinement of Konstress musical tastes bring the two friends to come closer together, creating their own sound full of deep and tech touches, always keeping dynamism and freshness that identify them. Recently they became art directors of Stop Clone Music, a label that counts among its outputs people like DJ Emerson, Matteo Spedicati, Abnormal Boyz and Dinamoe. Enjoy this great mix by our italian friends!

Signal Deluxe delivers a tasty sonic instalment for this episode of Beirut In the Mix! With more than 15 years of musical career, Valeria and Jerga - Blaq Records and Panta Muzik head honchos - have toured European festivals and clubs, critically acclaimed for the freshness of their beats. They have released solid EPs on labels such as persona, revolver, fade and sounds of earth to name a few. Turn up the volume!

This saturday on the show it's episode #350, and we're here to celebrate! Ronin & Nesta invite creative mastermind trio, Wareika, taking control of the decks. Always maintaining intellect depth and dynamism in their compositions, their productions are highly regarded, including albums, singles and remixes on labels like Visionquest, Perlon, Circus Company and Eskimo; all ranging from Balearic to deep Techno, jazzy House sounds and from Balkan-Jazz to dubby riddims. There are many more horizons, hidden valleys and unclimbed peaks to conquer in music: tune in to the show and follow the sound of Wareika.

Another year, another blessing... Ronin & Nesta start off 2014 with a very special guestmix straight from cold and snowy Montreal: we're calling Mr. Ohm Hourani! With solid releases on Microzoo, Casbour and Bad Pony Records, Ohm has drawn immediate support from major artists on the international circuit while playing the best clubs in both Montreal and the Middle-East. With a big ambition and a small ego (The way we like it!), he is an accomplished sound engineer, music producer, live set performer and DJ... so expect some serious ear godness here!

No better way to end up the year than with a special guestmix from the heart of the Earth, Egypt. Ronin & Nesta calling DJ/Producer Baher to deliver this special guestmix: resident at one of the most respected club nights in Cairo "Nacelle House Sessions", his unpredictable selection of tracks and keen ear for blending house music keeps the crowd on the dancefloor roaring for more! Not only that, his productions gained international support from the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Wehbba, Balcazar & Sordo and Tom Budden to name just a few. Lay back and enjoy this last guestmix of 2013!

For instalment #337, Ronin & Nesta invite the notorious Unleash London residents Daylomar to the show: Daylomar have steadily grown to become one of London’s most exciting DJ duos through their residency at the notorious Unleash parties in London, having performed alongside a roster of inspiring artists, including Derrick May, Martin Buttrich and Lee Burridge to name a few. With scheduled releases with several underground labels, 2013 is set to be their defining year.

For this episode, Ronin & Nesta invite Mr. Grego G from Paris, laying down his mesmerizing sound on the show. Enjoy!

The long awaited Creamfields Beirut weekend is here, and to celebrate, we got non other than man of the moment Seth Troxler aka the naked man: a gift to Detroit techno, Seth has gone on to ignite the world of house and techno as a one man show or as 1/4 of Visionquest, playing the most exciting venues and festivals around the globe. Not to forget holding the gold medal at the RA Top 100 DJs poll of 2012. You're in for a good ride!

We are very happy and proud to announce Ronin & Nesta's guest on this week's show: one of the main pillars in electronic music today and a man that needs no introduction, leading up perfectly to his performance at Creamfields Beirut 2013 on September 7. It's Richie Hawtin!

Building up nicely and smoothly for this Friday night at The Gärten, Ronin & Nesta invite mobilee head honcho Ralf Kollmann to the show: Kollmann earned his stripes within the mid-1990s techno communities of Cologne and Frankfurt, before moving to Berlin in 2002. A meticulous DJ, with infallible technical skills and a record and release collection unparalleled in both depth and magnitude, he is up to showcase his dynamic unique style at The Gärten this Friday, with a very special shootout to our friends at Sunsets and JK58. Enjoy!

Building up nicely and smoothly for Barcelona in a few weeks, Ronin & Nesta invite German born and Barcelona based DJ/Producer Andre Buljat to the show: influenced from Detroit's atmospherics, Berlin's clinical precision and Chicago's raw energy, Andre carved himself a solid reputation inviting DJs from all 4 corners of the world to his club nights and releasing dancefloor fillers on labels such as time has changed, microzoo and Indigo Raw to name a few.. Always moving forward, he is poised to release more of his unique House and Techno sounds on wax soon, ever refining his style and always looking to take things to the next level. Enjoy!

This week on the show, Ronin & Nesta invite Crosstown Rebels undisputed champ, the one and only Amirali and his cutting edge sound. Following the release of his "In Time" LP on the label last year, Amirali has received much critical acclaim from the dance music scene. He's also described by Resident Advisor as "an example in perfect craftsmanship". Here's his 1 hour guestmix on Beirut In the Mix. Enjoy!

Standing strong on the iTunes Top 10 music podcasts for almost a year now, Ronin & Nesta invite the Genetikal Twins on this guestmix installment: Indepth MusicRec label heads, Italians Giovanni and Alessandro started their journey in 2005 and released along the way quality productions on labels such as Akbal, Highgrade and Ping Pong. They have also signed Technophile new EP, Nesta new solo production outfit, 'Homegrown' to be released on April 11 with a killer remix from Moodmusic kids Adham & Hisham Zahran. Long story short, a deep pumped up guestmix to download and enjoy!

For this episode, Ronin & Nesta invite one of the most forward thinking techno producers in Amsterdam, that challenges electronic music with a deeper sense of understanding. Yes you heard it right, it's Mr. Frank Haag: with stunning releases on imprints like Serialism and Get the Curse Music, he is the man of the moment! Expect a sophisticated, organic and profound journey. Enjoy!

Vinyl-only imprint and DJing partnership between leading house producers Seuil and Le Loup, Hold Youth was formed when the two friends discovered their mutual appreciation for a melange of music and a shared eclectic vision. Drawing inspiration from the old skool pioneers, the open-minded label encompasses house, disco, techno, hip-hop and everything in between. These guys are sure to set the right mood to celebrate Beirut In the Mix #300 with style. Big hugs to everyone: birthday cake!

For this episode, Ronin & Nesta welcome Philip Bader, the Berlin based DJ and producer already well known for his releases on Highgrade, Saved and his own label Dantze, found and run together with his friend Niconé. An emblematic figure on the Berlin techno scene, this exclusive mix shows his love for deep minimalistic vibes, condensed rhythms and feathery percussions. Creative, smart and deep. Eargasm!