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There was only one topic we could tackle this week. The argument boiling over around Boiler Room and the BDS movement is one of the most divisive and emotionally charged intra-scene disputes we've seen in a long time.There's a lot being said in public and in the comments, with much of it relegated to Instagram Stories with a 24-hour timer. So in the spirit of our mission statement – chronicling underground music culture – we've attempted to document what's been going on, provide some vital additional context, and offer our own thoughts on what's at stake.In this episode we look at the relationship between Boiler Room and its owners – the global events company Superstruct and the private equity giant KKR – and their connections to Israeli tech firms and the Palestinian-led boycott movement. We talk about Boiler Room's recent statement of solidarity with Palestine and the resulting backlash from fans, DJs and former BR employees, as well as Ben UFO's defence of the platform, which triggered its own, unusually fierce backlash.Can Boiler Room consider itself part of the boycott on Israel? What's the right way for DJs, fans and BR employees to show solidarity with Palestine? Why has BR received so much flak compared to the 70-odd other brands and festivals in Superstruct's portfolio? Can dance music be mobilised into a force for change? And what can Boiler Room – or any of us – practically do in a landscape where private equity firms have their claws in everything?If you're enjoying No Tags, thanks – we really enjoy making it. But we'd love you to help us out by leaving a review on your go-to podcast app, which really does help visibility. We'd also ask you to consider subscribing to our paid tier, which costs £5 a month and helps us continue planning, recording and editing these regular podcasts. It also gives you a discount on our book. Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe

It had been ever so lonely out there, deep in the darkness of outer space. There were tall tales which he might be able to one day relive and reconcile but those were not to be told now. Those were to be kept firmly secret, locked away in the confines of his mind. For he had returned but what was out there must not. Down here everything was normal. Life was normal. The people were normal. Every day was just the same. Not like out there... Occasionally he'd see flickers and flashes of the wild, alien like faces he'd left behind amidst the stars. Had they ever been real? Returning was bittersweet. Innate Editions are set to breathe life into a rare gem, a lost classic if you will. They are set to revive Connective Zone's 'Palm Palm', a millennium-era cult classic and Ben UFO favourite. Intelligent dance music, at its very very best.

MINA shares with Jayda how she came up through the Leeds music scene and was influenced by its DIY attitude that anyone could start anything, talking more about how she created her career and connected with people like her around the world, onto when and why she chose to go sober. MINA talks about what it's been like as a sober DJ and music lover, why people react more weirdly when you say no to alcohol versus any other drug, misconceptions about alcohol and people who don't drink and why the most fun people she knows don't drink. Jayda asks MINA more about why she created an alcohol-free event, Club Soft, hearing the different reasons she started it, from creating a safe space for people in recovery, people of different religions, people who also just want to be able to rave and get up the next day without a hangover, and creating a generally safer space for women and minority genders. Jayda and MINA also get into when they actually choose not try to level up and expand one's career, and sometimes why getting bigger isn't always better. As well as the importance to always ask yourself the question if something is going to nourish you. *****Make sure you catch Club Soft this Saturday 2nd November to join the alcohol-free rave in London. Link below!*****Follow MINAFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guest Club SoftRA: Club Soft Tickets This week's guest is the music artist, producer and DJ, Mina. Mina has received a devoted following for her vibrant and melodic productions which connects the dots between diverse styles, fusing together sounds from the UK, with rhythms from around the world. Mina has collaborated with vocalists and producers from Brazil, Jamaica and Ghana, most notably the vocalist and MC Bryte, who she tours internationally with and she has released her high energy, highly danceable EPs through Portuguese label Enchufada, as well as her own label, Earth Kicks, founded in 2019. Alongside producing, Mina has a monthly residency on NTS radio, and is also part of the DJ collective Boko! Boko! with Tash LC and Juba. Mina has performed at prestigious venues and festivals around the world including Berghain, MoMA PS1, Nyege Nyege Festival and Primavera, and her tracks have been supported by key tastemakers such as Branko, Ben UFO and Jamz Supernova. Mina has also launched a service working closely with other artists to support grant writing and applications to help more independent artists receive creative grants and launched her new alcohol-free club night, Club Soft, with residencies in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This mix is comprised of my recent favorites and discoveries over the past few months, with a couple of undeniable tracks from my collection. Recorded live and completely improvised, these songs arranged themselves to me with a seamless ease and can almost be interpreted as my stream of consciousness for 60mins. A very current representation of where I am musically at the moment. Some of the stars to look out for in the future featured in this mix are INVT, 1tbsp, and Villager." DJ eh: A relaxed, sophisticated dance music maestro inspired by Ben UFO, Madam X, Skream, Leon Vynehall, and Nina Las Vegas. His seamless genre blending & meticulous track selection establishes an environment where music becomes an immersive journey. Based in New Jersey & NYC. Tracklist 1. Trust - Dorisburg 2. IGNITE DEM - INVT 3. The Slip - Pangaea 4. Swelter - Atrip 5. I Think I'm Getting Emotional - RL Grime 6. EST - Tourist 7. Keep the Faith (ft. Poppi) - Matrefakt 8. Highway - D'Julz 9. The Daisy - Ross from Friends 10. Never Gonna Be - Villager 11. Ritual - Kiimi 12. Sundial - Bicep 13. Calico - 1tbsp 14. After Dawn (Barker and Baumecker Remix) - Letherette 15. All About the Dance (Medlar Remix) - Dele Sosimi Meets Medlar

This episode of Belta is with Nyra. Originally from Sheffield - and with odes to the steel city throughout his artistry - he's a DJ, producer and labelhead, who is unapologetically doing things on his own terms.We spoke about his iconic imprint Canoe as it celebrates its 20th release, his residency at Adonis, and his love for his home of Sheffield. We also spoke about changes in the music industry over the years, his break from music to become a professional cyclist, and get reflective. Find Nyra online here.Find Belta online at @beltamedia and Niamh at @n_iamhingram. Music: ‘Ascent' by Metre

Bside Incoming: Edmondson For show #177 of Bside podcasts we produly welcome Edmondson the dynamic DJ hailing from Newcastle but currently residing in London, with a musical journey that has seen him venture through Berlin and the sun-soaked landscapes of Southern France. Edmondson's sonic identity is a fusion of UK's vibrant musical movements of the past two decades, intertwined with eclectic influences from around the globe. His discography showcases releases on esteemed labels such as Me Me Me, Church, and Hypercolour, but it's his dedication to his very own label, Lissoms, which he established in 2015, that truly reflects his creative prowess. Edmondson's innovative and colorful approach to club music has earned him the privilege of gracing a wide spectrum of venues, from the airwaves of BBC One to the iconic Berghain, receiving support from a diverse array of artists, including LTJ Bukem, Ben UFO, Bicep, Ross from Friends, Eris Drew, and many more. With a DJ journey that commenced in 2006, Edmondson's sets are a sonic exploration, traversing through a vast landscape of genres, from the soothing ambiance of chillout to the pulsating beats of techno. His mixes seamlessly navigate the rich tapestry of house, UK garage, neo-soul, disco, and modern minimal, ensuring an electrifying and diverse musical experience. One of our favoruite productions from him - 'Sud-Pacifica' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL2OSuZbRM&ab_channel=Edmondson-Topic Edmondson has graced renowned clubs and venues across the world, leaving audiences enthralled with his performances at places like Radion Amsterdam, AboutBlank, Corsica Studios, Renate, Waiting Room in Cape Town, Griessmühle, Else, Bussey Building, Wire, WHQ, and live shows on Rinse FM. For his Bside recording he turns back the clocks. After being reunited with a DnB collection he had left in his garage for over a decade he pulls out a fine seection of Drum and Bass tracks which reminds him of his love for the genre. Enjoy! Check his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edmondsonandon/ his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/edmondson And linktree - https://linktr.ee/edmondson Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/ Follow the Bside Instagram for updates/news/vinyl and general music chat: www.instagram.com/bsidepodcasts/

Bside Incoming: Kilig Bside podcasts proudly presents episode number 175 from a another brilliant UK based DJ and producer who goes by the name of… Kilig! Since his very first record, Kilig has had strong support from fellow tastemakers in the UK techno scene: Ben UFO, Call Super, Saoirse, and Oneman all playing his tracks regularly. Kilig's rise has since seen releases on Shall Not Fade, Scuffed, Silver Bear and the highly anticipated release of ‘You Are Everywhere' this autumn. https://lnk.to/kiligyouareeverywhere Expect… a soul, funk and punk masterclass filled with Kilig's passion for and knowledge of his wonderful collection. Check his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kiligsounds/ his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kiligsounds And linktree - https://linktr.ee/kiligsounds Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/ Follow the Bside Instagram for updates/news/vinyl and general music chat: www.instagram.com/bsidepodcasts/

Di Linh name-checks Ben UFO and DJ Masda as two of her favourite DJs in the interview below, which underlines the lovely duality of her style: her sets are adventurous but buttery smooth. One of Vietnam's most buzzed-about DJs—and a resident at the all-important Hanoi club Savage, as well as Equation festival—she was a punter before she was a DJ. She fell in love with the music at Savage and eventually playing her first-ever gig there, as if it were all kismet. Her sets are remarkably diverse but also remarkably consistent, with a refreshing, mid-tempo pace marked by well-placed bursts of energy. And so her RA Podcast is impeccably mixed, with the pacing and patience you'd expect from someone who has been DJing for decades. Bookends from Dust-e-1 sandwich an hour of house and techno from the likes of Kerrie, Schacke and Mac Declos. Linh finds a common thread that's all about tactile textures, catchy melodies and beautifully mixed-down drums, a sound you'll hear across the current wave of increasingly revered Southeast Asian DJs who prefer mood and storytelling over genres. Di Linh is one of the best of them. @dilinhofficial Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/902

We premiere new music from Canoe label boss and ‘Adonis resident Nyra as he returns to his imprint with his latest single ‘Happy Highs'. Nyra keeps the sun-soaked house vibes coming as we approach the final days of summer, providing an uplifting piano anthem that was made for festival stages. London-based DJ/producer Nyra has been carving his own path on the underground since 2008, with his celebrated parties in hometown Sheffield, drawing guests including Ben UFO and Steffi. A move to London, and career switch from professional cyclist saw his profile rise further, with releases on labels including Secretsundaze and Domino, alongside his own imprint, Canoe – ‘Happy Highs' being the respected label's 15th release. Nyra goes big on ‘Happy Highs', an infectious piano house cut that's impossible to resist. Bright, uplifting and belting, it's already been sending ravers into meltdown during the festival road-tests and is perfect for an end of summer tear up. “With Happy Highs, I wanted to create a track that captured the euphoria of an endless summer of long parties and night outs, with lots of energy and danceability. This is the 15th release on Canoe and kicks off the label's next phase as we head towards our 20th release later this year. It's been going off when I've dropped it in all my recent sets at Glastonbury block 9 and Adonis, and I'm grateful for the support from Ryan Elliot, Krystal Klear, Peggy Gou, and Call Super to name a few. Don't worry be happy!” – Nyra. Nyra --------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/nyramusic IG: https://www.instagram.com/nyramusic1/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

The room was dark as they entered cautiously – it had been so very long since someone had entered the space, let alone someone like him. It were as if the shadows of long lost dancers were still swaying back and forth beneath the disco ball which shimmered up above. There was dust everywhere, murky corners that had been untouched for decades. He wondered whether the music might still even work in a place like this? Would it sound the same? Who still danced these days anyways? As he approached the booth at the forefront of the hall he began to tickle with excitement at the thought of it all. The lights, the people, the music, the past. It was time to breathe again… Jun Kamoda has worked hard, releasing music which has since gone on to be supported and played by the likes of Ben UFO, Eclair Fifi and Tim Sweeney to name a few. His music is raw in places, capturing the true energy and origins of House music in a unique way. This latest EP is perhaps his most accomplished to date…

Pitch Perfect EP.002 — Ben UFO. A standout set from our sixth edition, Ben UFO's keen ear for genre-defying selections was once again solidified with his Pitch 2023 performance.

Zaltsman knows a thing or two about what sets off the dance floor. Whether it's behind the decks, in the studio or as a curator, the London-based artist has a knack for getting bodies moving.  His own productions for the likes of Dansu Discs, Silver Bear and Cross Country are characterised by crisp percussion and infectious rhythms, plus he's a real dab hand at flipping a classic for the club. Over the last few years his music has been getting props left, right and centre, becoming a staple in the sets of DJs like Midland, Ben UFO and Moxie, and we imagine it'll be no different for his next release, You Fly, So Do We. The EP inaugurates the brand new label arm of his long running party series Emergency Room. Since 2017 they've been throwing events across London, Bristol and Brighton, inviting artists like Overmono, Call Super, Leon Vynehall and Eliza Rose to join them. He takes care of this week's Shine A Light On mix with a blend of shuffling, percussive, rhythmic delights that would set the off the dance.

For anden gang på blot et år har der været en åben - og en lukket - høring i den amerikanske kongress om de mystiske uidentificerede objekter, som lader til at flyve rundt i det amerikanske luftrum. Anført af Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick som er chef for Pentagons UFO-enhed AARO fik vi endnu en status og et indblik i kontorets opklaringsarbejde. Til at diskutere høringen får Frederik besøg af tidligere jagerpilot Søren Sørensen og sammen ringer de til den engelske journalist Christopher Sharp som har kilder alle de rigtige steder. Tilrettelægger og vært: Frederik Dirks Gottlieb. Medvært: Anja C. Andersen. Produceret for DR af Firkantede Øjne IVS.

O'Flynn est un producteur, DJ, et remixeur anglais. Dès ses débuts, en 2015, il est remarqué par Gilles Peterson, Ben UFO, ou encore Four Tet. C'est aussi un collaborateur de Bonobo. En 2019, il sort son premier album “Aletheia”, suivi de “Taila” en 2021. O'Flynn a sorti son dernier disque en 2022, intitulé “Shimmer”. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of INSIGHTS, we have the privilege of being joined by a true stalwart of the UK bass music scene. If you've been paying even the slightest bit of attention over the years to that signature strain of wonky, skewed, bass driven techno, as purveyed by seminal labels such as Hessle Audio, Timedance, Livity Sound, Hemlock and Idle Hands, you will certainly be familiar with Bruce, who boasts a slew of landmark releases on all of the aforementioned imprints. We look back over his incredible career as well as discussing some extremely exciting new projects, most notably his new party TURN '23 which debuts at Strange Brew in Bristol on the Saturday 28th January with an absolutely ludicrous cast of greats from across the electronic music spectrum - DJ Marcelle, Nazar, Shelley Parker, Biped, Sybil, Aura Tekh and of course, Bruce himself.Over the course of this interview, we begin by discussing Larry's early years and formative experiences, meeting Ploy and Batu whilst studying at Bath Uni, moving to Bristol, the city's club culture and how two emails from Ben UFO and Peverelist in 2014 springboard his production career. We then discuss some of his career-highlights, both as a producer and DJ before moving onto his current projects - XRA with fellow Timedance and Hessle Audio heavyweight, Lurka, as well as his new solo live set. We conclude by talking about his Get Loose parties, before previewing his tantalising forthcoming event TURN '23!We are giving away three tickets for TURN '23 to one lucky winner! Head over to www.instagram.com/awake.allhours/ for details.—SUPPORT BRUCE:TURN '23 tickets: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2023-…nt_id=83048XRA: xramusic.bandcamp.com/musicBandcamp: wordsofbruce.bandcamp.com/musicSoundcloud: @iambruceInsta: www.instagram.com/snapsofbruce/

With less than a week to go before the big event, Dirtybird Radio's Campout mix series concludes with a special guest set from the world-renowned selector Ben UFO. He turns in an expansive set that brings together a world of untamed grimy bass, twisted percussive breaks and cosmic synthesized sounds. VR warm-up setTom Peters & Ralf Kobernuss - "Unity" [DESSERT]Sound Support - "Mutfak Robotu" [Permanent Vacation]Mark Farina & Homero Espinosa - "Falling Forward" [Dirtybird Records]Ben UFO guest set1. 4E - Mode2. Gary Gritness - Lithium Polymer3. Red Axes - 20 Min4. nosync - Dembow Boost5. Mina & Bryte - See Something (General C'mamane remix)6. Leonce - Banana Runtz7. Anz - Clearly Rushing8. Jeigo - 18 03 95 Brock & Groove9. Kassian - Off World Vehicles10. Welt Discos - God's Chariot (SH Remix)11. Smokey Bubblin' B - Bass Boogie12. Fixate - 129 Space Line13. Son Of Philip - Raleigh Banana14. Physical Therapy - Emotional Rescue (aya petrichor version)

Our first local selection mix of the year comes from one of Ireland's most prolific DJ's & producers, Nathan Jones aka, Snakebite 616. The Dublin native has pieced together a blend of jackin' & menacing techno rhythms, from bonafide techno anthems to niche grooves. Only a trickle of techno selectors in Ireland have a resume that comes even close to Snakebite 616's fka Nathan Jones. The seasoned selector has held his own alongside Jeff Mills, DJ Pete, Ben Ufo, Blawan, Chris Libeing, Cari Lekebusch, Shifted and a many more, as well as holding it down in Berlin and The UK on numerous occasions, once again on immense lineups. Since Nathan settled upon his fresh alias, Snakebite 616 the DJ & producer has received great success and seem's to be reaching his great magnum opus. His track ‘Right Of Passage' released on the newly born ‘Ogham Records' is ageing like a fine wine, as we run further away from the release date, the track seems to be garnering even more applause. Receiving support from DJ's all through Ireland and Europe, and has been an absolute staple in any set I was lucky enough to play last year. For the inaugural Local Selection Mix of 2022, we present Snakebite 616 as he's dispensed a top-tier, high octane techno workout. If you've been missing the dance floor I would suggest you stay far away from this mix, as it's got echoes of dark dance floors displayed all over it. Brisk mixing, top selections, billowing baselines and skills to match them, this is a memoir to your dance floor respite. Tracks coming from DJ Rush, Binny, Jeff Mills, Planetary Assault Systems, The Horrorist and more. Snakebite 616 ------------------------- SC: @nathan-jones-1 IG: www.instagram.com/snakebite_616 www.facebook.com/nathanjones.djproducer Four Four Magazine 
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Music Around The World is a music segment featuring various artist and music. Some of these artists are from the United States, while others are from other countries across the globe. In this episode we will be featuring:  David Di Sabato, Gene Karz, Mat.Joe and JP Elorriaga. https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/18.-MFAW-Episode-40.mp3 Intro: 0:00 to 0: 11 David Di Sabato: Start – 0:11   and  End – 8 minutes and 16 secondsFeatured Song - Long GoneFor more information about David Di Sabato visit: Melodicdeep.comLike David Di Sabato on Facebook at: Facebook.com/DaviddisabatomusicFollow David Di Sabato on Twitter at: Twitter.com/DaviddisabatoFollow and Like David Di Sabato on Instagram at: Instagram.com/DaviddisabatomusicDuration: 8 minutes and 04 seconds Gene Karz: Start – 8 minutes and 16 seconds   and  End – 14 minutes and 21 secondsFeatured Song - MarlowLike Gene Karz on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GeneKarzOfficialFollow Gene Karz on Twitter at: Twitter.com/GeneKarzFollow and Like Gene Karz on Instagram at: Instagram.com/GenekarzDuration: 6 minutes and 04 seconds Events From Around The WorldName of Event: Avalon Emerson x Ben UFO at the KnockState of Event: Queens, New YorkDay: SaturdayDate: December 3Performers: Avalon Emerson x Ben UFO at the KnockPresale Information: Knockdown.CenterStart - 14 minutes and 24 seconds  and   End – 14 minutes and 46 seconds Name of Event: Kerri Chandeler and Chez DamierState of Event: Queens, New YorkDay: SaturdayDate: December 4Performers: Kerri Chandeler and Chez DamierPresale Information: Knockdown.Center14 minutes and 24 seconds  and   End – 14 minutes and 46 seconds Name of Event: Experience the Organic Sounds of Playa TechState of Event: PhiladelphiaDay: SaturdayDate: December 4Performers: Deana Sophia, Elixyr and MayankPresale Information: Facebook.com/PhillaDeepStart – 14 minutes and 46  and  End – 15 minutes and 10 seconds Name of Event: Where Are My KeysState of Event: Miami, FloridaDay: SundayDate: December 5Performers: Chez Damier, Craig Richards, Francesco Del Garda, KalabresePresale Information: Wherearemykeys.comStart – 15 minutes and 10 seconds   and   End -15 minutes and 33 seconds Name of Event: DJ Seinfeld at FloydState of Event: Miami, FloridaDay: SundayDate: December 5Performers: DJ Seinfeld & BakkePresale Information: Floydmiami.comStart – 15 minutes and 33 seconds  and   End – 15 minutes and 50 seconds Mat.Joe: Start – 16 minutes  and   End – 23 minutes and 15 secondsFeatured Song - Pan PraiseLike Mat.Joe on Facebook at: Facebook.com/MatJoeMusicFollow Mat.Joe on Twitter at: Twitter.com/MatJoeMusicFollow and Like Mat.Joe on Instagram at: Instagram.com/MatJoeMusicDuration: 7 minutes and 15 seconds JP Elorriaga : Start – 23 minutes and 15 seconds  and End – 30 minutes and 02 secondsFeatured Song - Autumn ColorsLike JP Elorriaga on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ElorriagajpFollow and Like artist name on Instagram at: Instagram.com/JP.ElorriagaDuration: 6 minutes and 47 seconds Outro: 30 minutes and 02 seconds and 30 minutes 41 seconds Are you interested in being featured on Music From Around The World? Reach out to us at: Contact@Masonverapaine.com for consideration.

Now live at the Blur Podcasts the talented DJ and producer from Lyon and Lausanne - 3 S! Making the heyday of the Salade Lyonnaise and Le Malley collectives with its sharp and worked minimal house house, he has been inspired by various influences, ranging from Floating Point to Malin Génie via Lazare Hoche and Ben UFO, he knows how to vary styles without ever altering the flow. Through his label Inner Garden, he now shares his aesthetic vision of music from Paris, with a flurry of releases on other labels too. He's our guest for the 58th edition of Blur Podcasts which is now live next Tuesday at the usual time of 6PM (WAT) on our Soundcloud and Youtube pages! Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blurrecords_ao/blur-podcasts-058 Youtube: https://youtu.be/zxhPv2dZ0aE Follow 3 S work in the links below: https://soundcloud.com/3s_music https://www.instagram.com/3s._____/ https://www.facebook.com/3s.musique https://3smusique.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQmaykm_dK8

MYR_invites friends to play # Scotty Cal_Bali Sydney-born DJ Scotty Cal is a self-confessed lover of all things house & techno and has spent the last few years cultivating his own unique sound at various venues and parties around Australia, before making the move to Bali to further expand his career on the international platform. It began with his early days on the decks at Shore Club in Manly and since Scotty Cal has fast become a sought-after DJ, playing at the world's biggest electronic music festivals such as Ultra (Resistance) as well as boutique events along the likes of Knee Deep in Sydney & Circo Loco (Aus). He currently resides in Bali where he is a regular on the music scene, playing gigs at Single Fin, Jenja, Mrs. Sippy, Red Ruby, Da Maria, Ulu Cliffhouse and DC 10 inspired aeroplane bunker Gate 88. When Scotty Cal takes to the decks, the dancefloor quickly fills and doesn't stop, fuelled by his crowd-pleasing formula of ever-present basslines mixed with everything from deep, rolling house sounds to addictive melodic house grooves. Having already joined the ranks of Ultra's Resistance DJs and supported numerous world class acts like YOUSEF, Hot Since 82, Patrick Topping, Marc Romboy, Loco Dice, Doorly, Franky Rizardo, Claptone, , Popof, Late Night Tuff Guy, Emanuel Satie, Christoph, Butch, Ben UFO, Seth Trawler, Scotty Cal has established himself as a hot talent in the house & Techno music world. Scotty Cal has recently seen his debut original solo production ‘Mothership' reach #17 on the ARIA club charts, signed his collaborative deep house track ‘Kumculo' with Kaiser Waldon to Oscar P's label Heavy, and has his much awaited EP in the making. Working as a co-partner at Escape Presents alongside renowned DJ and producer Kaiser Waldon, the duo has successfully taken their brand, originally based in Sydney's Northern Beaches, and established an “Escape to Bali” concept on the island, throwing the most south after house and techno parties every month at various locations from Uluwatu to Seminyak and currently hold a successful partnership with beachfront venue La Brisa. Contact ☛ www.facebook.com/DjScottyCal ☛ www.soundcloud.com/djscottycal MYR _ invites friends to play Since its inception in 2016 the MYR brand has been consistent with its core objective of having an unwavering focus on genre bending, sophisticated house and techno music. To date the German based imprint has released a total of 22 EP`s from a talented array of producers spanning across the world. The MYR invite series stays true to this with creating another platform expanding the label by showcasing artists in their true form as they create journey`s that keep dancers on the floor with groove filled melodies, warm drums and an ever present rolling undertone of energy. Each selector provides a unique take on rhythm and groove giving listeners a view into the world of crafting timeless music. Soundcloud ☛ bit.ly/3rS292Z Apple.Podcast ☛ apple.co/3ofxr1k In case of any question feel free to contact us here: Mail ☛ wearemyr@web.de MYR Official: ☛ www.goeranmeyer.com/myr ☛ www.facebook.com/Label.MYR Linktree: ☛ www.linktr.ee/_MYR_ #MYR #invites #friends #to #play #guest #mix #scotty #cal #sydney #bali #escape #presents With Love, TEAM MYR.

MYR_invites friends to play # Scotty Cal_Bali Sydney-born DJ Scotty Cal is a self-confessed lover of all things house & techno and has spent the last few years cultivating his own unique sound at various venues and parties around Australia, before making the move to Bali to further expand his career on the international platform. It began with his early days on the decks at Shore Club in Manly and since Scotty Cal has fast become a sought-after DJ, playing at the world's biggest electronic music festivals such as Ultra (Resistance) as well as boutique events along the likes of Knee Deep in Sydney & Circo Loco (Aus). He currently resides in Bali where he is a regular on the music scene, playing gigs at Single Fin, Jenja, Mrs. Sippy, Red Ruby, Da Maria, Ulu Cliffhouse and DC 10 inspired aeroplane bunker Gate 88. When Scotty Cal takes to the decks, the dancefloor quickly fills and doesn't stop, fuelled by his crowd-pleasing formula of ever-present basslines mixed with everything from deep, rolling house sounds to addictive melodic house grooves. Having already joined the ranks of Ultra's Resistance DJs and supported numerous world class acts like YOUSEF, Hot Since 82, Patrick Topping, Marc Romboy, Loco Dice, Doorly, Franky Rizardo, Claptone, , Popof, Late Night Tuff Guy, Emanuel Satie, Christoph, Butch, Ben UFO, Seth Trawler, Scotty Cal has established himself as a hot talent in the house & Techno music world. Scotty Cal has recently seen his debut original solo production ‘Mothership' reach #17 on the ARIA club charts, signed his collaborative deep house track ‘Kumculo' with Kaiser Waldon to Oscar P's label Heavy, and has his much awaited EP in the making. Working as a co-partner at Escape Presents alongside renowned DJ and producer Kaiser Waldon, the duo has successfully taken their brand, originally based in Sydney's Northern Beaches, and established an “Escape to Bali” concept on the island, throwing the most south after house and techno parties every month at various locations from Uluwatu to Seminyak and currently hold a successful partnership with beachfront venue La Brisa. Contact ☛ www.facebook.com/DjScottyCal ☛ www.soundcloud.com/djscottycal MYR _ invites friends to play Since its inception in 2016 the MYR brand has been consistent with its core objective of having an unwavering focus on genre bending, sophisticated house and techno music. To date the German based imprint has released a total of 22 EP`s from a talented array of producers spanning across the world. The MYR invite series stays true to this with creating another platform expanding the label by showcasing artists in their true form as they create journey`s that keep dancers on the floor with groove filled melodies, warm drums and an ever present rolling undertone of energy. Each selector provides a unique take on rhythm and groove giving listeners a view into the world of crafting timeless music. Soundcloud ☛ bit.ly/3rS292Z Apple.Podcast ☛ apple.co/3ofxr1k In case of any question feel free to contact us here: Mail ☛ wearemyr@web.de MYR Official: ☛ www.goeranmeyer.com/myr ☛ www.facebook.com/Label.MYR Linktree: ☛ www.linktr.ee/_MYR_ #MYR #invites #friends #to #play #guest #mix #scotty #cal #sydney #bali #escape #presents With Love, TEAM MYR.

It started with an urge to play with sound, a DIY synth, and a desire to know more. After several years buried in books, manuals and patch cables, JakoJako was performing her first live sets around Berlin, and spending every spare penny on Eurorack modules. The passion became all consuming, and in 2017, she left her nursing career to work at the legendary Berlin synth shop Schneidersladen, where's she's been sharing her knowledge of tools and techniques with the city's music makers ever since. Technique is no use without ideas to apply it to, and fortunately JakoJako has a natural supply. “When you hear a sound in the environment, say a car passing by, you don't appreciate the complexity until you think how you might synthesise it.” She explains. “Then it becomes something abstract; a collection of modulated pitches and timbres. I love to listen to the world like this..” Her approach may seem studious, but JakoJako uses this fluency in the language of sound to convey emotion, and each track is an experiment, with success based on the intensity of feeling it creates. Her debut EP “Aequilibration”, released in 2019 on Leisure System Records, showcased this explorative mindset, with four very different stylistic ideas tied together through emotive sound design, sharp production, and a strong sense of melody. The release was followed by a string of live gigs, performed with her modular system and Elektron boxes, including a release party at Berghain, playing a standout set alongside Ben UFO and Marie Davidson. With regular events disappearing in 2020, live music migrated online, finding a global audience in shared experience of isolation. After streaming a live set for HÖR Radio, she was invited to take part in an online event for Arté, hosted by Innervisions and United We Stream, alongside Amé and Frank Wiedermann. This led to a filmed live performance in her studio for Fact Magazine's Patch Notes series, and an in-depth video feature for Electronic Beats, which together have over half a million views (and counting). Offline, JakoJako has made good use of the time in her studio, producing tracks on compilations for B-Pitch Control and Figure Records, remixes for Crouds on Intumi, and most recently, for New Order on Mute Records. More solo work is in the pipeline too, including a new EP for Leisure System Records, due in mid 2021. Tracklist via -Spotify: http://bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/ Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer Keep up with SLAM: fanlink.to/Slam Keep up with Soma Records: fanlink.to/SomaRecords For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

Larry de Kat joins Alexis Raphael's recently launched Paella Hair Sex imprint with his debut EP on the label entitled ‘Radio K-Nip 4.20 FM'. Utrecht-based DJ and producer Larry de Kat is a rising talent with releases on Slapfunk Records, Lazare Hoche, Ruff and his own Katnip imprint. The artist has built a diverse underground following with his eclectic but distinctive sound gaining support from the likes of Bicep, Mark Farina, Ben UFO and Subb-An. 'Radio K-Nip 4.20FM' explores Jazz, Hip-Hop, House and Funk, adding another impressive release to his growing catalogue. Link: @larrydekat @user-515943549

Will Hofbauer is a rising star from the UK. He's appeared on Bradley Zero's South London staple Rhythm Section, as well as Asquith’s Lobster Theremin, following a debut on HOMAGE in 2019. Will runs the playful Third Place imprint, which has released material from Sangre Voss, Stones Taro, and Ranga since its inception in 2019. Will’s music has received support from the likes of Ben UFO, Bradley Zero, Moxie, OK Williams, Tom Ravenscroft, and more. He also holds a residency at the Co-Select events in London, and demonstrates his ability to weave through textures and styles with this mix. No tracklist

"For a mind-blowing, humorous style, stands Bill Mango. With a skilful understatement, he presents House with a pinch of disco, with organic percussion, with jazzy freedoms and above all lots of ass shaking soul. A real insider tip" - George Clooney. Hailing from Ireland, Bill Mango cut his teeth in Berlin. A verified party starter, he quickly became a regular feature on the line ups for the city's most esteemed parties. He has held down residencies in renowned clubs such as Chalet & Griessmuehle, the latter home to his beloved bi-monthly party Mango. Over the last year, the youngster has played relentlessly, weekend after weekend, alongside some of dance music's most well regarded artists including Shanti Celeste, Ben UFO, Kornél Kovács, Project Pablo, Or:la and many more. Seeing 2020 as an opportunity to launch his club night's label. An outlet to release his own productions. July saw the release of his 5 track sun-kissed debut EP "Sun, Sea & XTC". Which received early support from Peach, Addison Groove and even... Faithless. Bill Mango can't get no sleep with plenty of new music to land in the coming year.

This week's Local Selection mix comes via Berlin, as the Waterford native Bill Mango steps up with an hour of house, acid and breaks, fit for the dance floor. Hailing from Ireland, Bill Mango has cut his teeth in Berlin. As a verified party starter, Bill quickly became a regular feature on line ups for the city's most esteemed parties. Hollding down residencies in renowned clubs such as Chalet & Griessmuehle, the latter home to his beloved bi-monthly party Mango. Over the last year the youngster had played relentlessly prior to lockdown, weekend after weekend, alongside some of dance music's most well regarded artists including Shanti Celeste, Ben UFO, Kornél Kovács, Project Pablo, Or:la to name but a few. "I recorded the mix back at the end of August. This mix definitely had the dancefloor in mind and best represents what I play out. House, Acid, Breaks, a dribble of UKG and a few wafters for good measure. I hope it shakes your arse as much as it shaked mine". Read out article with Bill Mango here: Bill Mango --------------------- SC: @iambillmango FB: www.facebook.com/IAmBillMango Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

Ceri is a producer and disc jockey who has made a name for herself through hard work and graft. She hasn't taken the simple route as any former resident of infamous London party Jaded will tell you. Nine hour sets in the small, odd hours of the day allowed her to hone her skills and amass a reputation as an intricate and well versed selector.  She knows how to read the room. In 2017 she launched her label, Find Your Own Records. The name seems like little coincidence for a dj who has worked tirelessly to carve a niche for herself with releases on the label having gone on to be supported by the likes of Ben UFO, K-Hand, Ryan Elliot, Move D and more.  Ceri's own musical taste is broad, at time susprising and as delightful on the dancefloor as it is in the headphones. We are delighted to be able to feature her as part of our mix series.

For part 2 of episode 14, Shannon chats with Xiamen based DJ and producer @Knophasound, a contributor to the Home Fitness compilation and a budding producer who’s work often drowns in drony ambient melodies. His music feels timeless. Knopha has been using his down time to make more music. In 2018, he released “Nothing Nil” a space odyssey like EP, which she first discovered from Shanghai’s Eating Music label. The project showcases Knopha’s unique direction and sound. Now he’s dropped another track, in collaboration with Slowcook and an amazing team of producers from across China and abroad to help healthcare workers and victims of the deadly #Covid19 outbreak in the epicenter of Wuhan. All the proceeds from the Home Fitness compilation will go towards buying and donating supplies and essential items for medical care workers on the frontlines. His track in particular “8277-7172” is a stand out, already gaining praise on @Mixmag-1. Knopha shares how he’s been feeling, getting a chance to do a mix for Ben UFO’s Hessle Audio radio show and his new project that’s set to release soon. Listen back to his Hessle Audio guest mix https://soundcloud.com/rinsefm/hessleaudio020320 ~Tracklist “San” - Knopha “Er” - Knopha “8277-7172” - Knopha Buy The Home Fitness Project - https://dcyy.bandcamp.com/album/home-fitness Follow Shannon @Shannon1DJ (Twitter) @Oh_ya_girl (Instagram) BE APART OF THE PATREON COMMUNITY - https://www.patreon.com/clubmanagement1

Formed in New York in 2008, and now based in London, The Golden Filter have existed on the undulating musical fringes of electro, disco and post-punk for over a decade. Consisting of the creative and romantic partnership of Penelope Trapps and Stephen Hindman, the past few years have been the band enjoy their widest success yet. Releasing not only on their own 4gn3s imprint, but Optimo Music and Dischi Autumno, they built on a trilogy of much-loved releases for The Vinyl Factory to produce singles and releases that have been played by DJs including Ben UFO, Jennifer Cardini and Ame. Their propulsive, thrilling new mix for Phantasy reflects the bands forward-thinking musical vision, indebted to a rich history of EBM, electro, techno and post-punk. Featuring artists including Boy Harsher, Tom Of England, Aleksi Perälä and Intergalactic Gary, alongside a few classics, it’s a rhythmic ode to raw electronics and dancefloor imagination. Stephen from the band caught up with John Thorp to briefly talk about creative life in the UK, the delicate relationship at the centre of the band and what has kept the pair continually inspired for the previous ten years –https://shop.phantasysound.co.uk/blogs/news/phantasymix-22-the-golden-filter

**TRACKLIST + a place to discuss and stay up to date with Slam Radio=> bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Not many DJs can claim to experience as meteoric, grassroots ascent as SPFDJ. Having established a remarkable energy, style and attitude on the underground techno circuits of both London and Berlin, she is known for inspiring debauchery and sweat-soaked hedonism on an international scale. Typically operating at a blisteringly high-tempo, an SPFDJ trip takes no prisoners in it's exploration of strains of techno, acid, EBM, hardcore and trance. It's a style that Ben UFO called “utterly ruthless”, and one that more and more clubbers are submitting to; a gleefully chaotic two-fingers to dance music's self-serious establishment. https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/spfdj https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/spfdj/biography https://soundcloud.com/spfdj Listen to all Slam Radio shows here soundcloud.com/soma/sets/slam-radio facebook.com/Slam.soma instagram.com/slam_djs twitter.com/slamdjs slam-djs.com Subscribe on Spotify: bit.ly/SlamRadioOnSpotify Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/slam-radio/id584845850 Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk For syndication or radio queries, email conor@somarecords.com and contact@syndicast.co.uk

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It’s no enigma why heavyweights like Four Tet and Ben UFO count themselves as fans of East London DJ and producer DJ Champion. The Formula Records head honcho exhibits the unfaltering ability to be any party’s highlight every time he steps behind the decks. “It’s just about the sickest tunes we can play out and put out”, declared Champion as the vision behind his label – a platform that has (pardon the pun) championed the likes of Flava D and Zed Bias – in an interview with London’s fabric nightclub. The same vision drives this 31-minutes-long mix ahead of his India tour in August. Champion wastes no time on anything esoteric, too hard-hitting or too mellow. The selections serve the sole purpose of imparting fun. The same is reflected in the tracklist, as Champion manages to squeeze a huge chunk of his own productions along with undercuts by the likes of Mind Of A Dragon and Wittyboy, within this short mix. For further details and tracklist: http://www.thewildcity.com/mixes/14131-wild-city-mix-177-dj-champion

U-Khan is an Australian based DJ and co-founder of the party outfit Charades, which, since its inception in 2012, has played host to some of the most influential electronic artists in the world.  A selector by nature, his passion in both creating and performing sets is evident to anyone that properly listens, and as a DJ it’s evident that he puts as much effort preparing and curating his sets as he does in front of the decks performing them. To date, his musical prowess has seen him billed on support duties for the likes of Jeff Mills, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, Nina Kraviz, RØDHÂD, Answer Code Request, Function, James Holden, Ø [Phase], & Mr.G. This special Novelcast was recorded live last year at Revolver when U-Khan was tasked with the warm-up set for Ben UFO. With its smooth grooves, broken beats and lush house, this all-vinyl set should satiate the most hardened of chin strokers. @u-khan ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Fri, May 10th: smalltown & SASH with Ben Klock, Jennifer Cardini + Mind Against @ Home Nightclub, Sydney www.facebook.com/events/773886359661274/ Sat, May 11th: smalltown with Ben Klock, Jennifer Cardini + Mind Against @ venue TBA, Melbourne www.facebook.com/events/1023165764737629/ ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/

London’s Ben UFO started out on pirate radio station Sub FM in 2007, playing alongside friends, producers and DJs Pangaea and Pearson Sound. After being sent new music every week, the trio started the Hessle Audio label, through which they joined the dots of the UK underground between house, techno, jungle and drum & bass. Ben has graduated to flagship London radio station Rinse FM and a near-constant touring schedule. Here, he touched on the label’s early days and making the weird accessible.

A dance music authority at Triple J, Andy is the host and programmer of the weekly mix show Mix Up. Her discerning taste and effortless on-air presenting style captivate the country every Saturday night as she sources exclusive mixes from exciting acts sourced locally and abroad. Ben UFO, The Black Madonna and Mall Grab have lent their selections to the show that continues to grow as a figurehead in the global dance music landscape. Mixed by: Andy Garvey | @andygarveyandygarvey Stay up to date with Pitch Music & Arts: www.facebook.com/pitchmusicfestival/

International Tribe is a weekly mix series hosted by Thris Tian. This week’s International Tribe mix comes from Hammer.  Hammer is the artist name of Belfast born, Rory Hamilton. He started running club nights in Glasgow from the age of 20 and swiftly moved on to co-piloting the Feel My Bicep blog with good friends Andy and Matt from Bicep. He is also a consistent selector at the legendary Sub Club in Glasgow, with his Thunder Disco parties playing host to the likes of Floating Points, Ben UFO and Paranoid London. With releases on labels such as Feel My Bicep, Optimo Music and Loft Records, Hamilton also runs his own imprint The Hammer Hits, which he used to output his EP “Love Somebody” late last year. Following these releases and his latest EP Ozone on Modern Magic, Hammer is continuing to increase his international presence through bookings at venues such as Panorama Bar, Robert Johnson, and Warehouse Project. For his International Tribe mix, Hammer focuses on uplifting selections or in his words "I wanted to put together a mix that was really uplifting, something that gives you a wee buzz and gets you moving. I included some brand new music, a couple of unreleased tracks by myself, and as always, some older bits"

Domenico Imperato a.k.a. Franz was born in 1987 in Naples. He started collecting tapes and videotapes about underground music when he was a very young boy and already fancied bands such as Prodigy, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, etc… At an early age he started collecting bootleg tapes made at legendary concerts in Naples and surrounding areas in the 1990s. He was a keen supporter of the team Angels of Love which he joined at the age of 15. This experience marked an important milestone in his artistic career. Ever since he was 16 he has shown strong feelings of enthusiasm for spinning vinyls and great skills in manipulating music. From the age of 20 to 28 he has been in charge of dj console at the best underground parties in Naples where he has worked with many djs such as Derrick May, Tiga, Dj Qu, Ben Ufo, Blawan, Roman Flugel, dj Tennis, Scuba, Raresh, Praslea, Dana Ruh, Alex Picone, Adriatique, Supernova, Analogue Cops, Prosumer, The Black Madonna ,Lehar, Musimeci, Solar. At the age of 21 he studied at the Nut Academy in Italy where he got his diploma in Electronic Music Producer and Live Performer. In 2009 he spent 6 months in London where he mastered his manipulating music skills. Since 2010 he has taken an avid interest in the project work that is about the great vinyl, analogue world. In August 2016 he released the track “Bad” on Big Area Records. The track was appreciated by famous artists like Laurent Garnier , Gel Abril, Slaker, Michel De Hey and others. In December 2016 he released the “Lost Phone” ep on Isolated Records Berlin .In June 2017 he released his first 8 tracks album “Un Viaggio nella Natura “ on Big Area Records. The album is inspired by a true story. Its titles, order of the tracks, melodies, groove and images describe the places and emotions felt during the artist’s amazing journey. In 2018 Domenico joined into a new freshly made organization called VJ Lab, based in Naples and making many parties in Campania area and all over Italy. TRACKLIST: 1) Guy Boratto feat BT - Hallucination [ Kompakt ] 2) Emiliano Demarco - Kerberos ( Las Von Remix ) [Plaisirs Sonores Records ] 3) Several Definitions – Horus [ EIN2 ] 4) Eagls & Butterflies ( Mano Le Tough Remix ) – The Last Dance [Art Imitating Life ] 5) Avalon- Atlantis Lake [Stil Vor Talent ] 6) Love Over Entropy – Marka [ Lossless ] 7) Tiga & Kolsh – Hal [ IPSO ] 8) Ovend – Nuits Fauves [ Afterlife Records ] 9) Gheist – Avalonia [ Exploited ] 10) Frankyeffe ( Mees Salome Remix ) – The Sun [ Filth On Acid ] 11) Heerhorst – Rauxa [BeatFreak Records ] 12) Jiggler - Chasing The Sun [Stil Vor Talent ] 13) Grum & Fehrplay – Spirit [ Anjunabeats ] 14) T Rauschhaus - The Ones Who Resist [ Anathema Records ] 15) Andre Bastos & Spuri – Utoya [ Dear Deer Black ] Follow DOMENICO IMPERATO AKA FRANZ here: Resident Advisor: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/domenicoimperato Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DomenicoImperatoFranz/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/domenicoimperatofranz Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/DOMENICOIMPERATOAKAFRANZDJ/ Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/domenico-imperato/213343

For many years Javi Redondo has remained a consistent presence within the underground electronic music culture of Spain. Both as a disc jockey and producer he has evolved with delicate precision his sound drawing upon a range of deeply rooted elements and fundamentals. His music has been firmly supported by the likes of Dixon, Ben UFO, Laurent Garnier, John Talabot, Erol Alkan, Mano Le Tough, Ivan Smagghe and more... He has maintained residencies at the likes of Sport and Mondo Disko and has since evolved his international presence gracing the likes of Panorama Bar and beyond. As a producer he has appeared most prominently on Correspondant, the record label run by the pioneering force of Jennifer Cardini. He has made several appearances on the label across a number of years and this summer he will grace the stage at Nuits Sonores as part of a specially curated date by Jennifer herself.

This installment in our Future Stars series comes from down under. Already our fourth edition and all credits go to an artist who is doing his thing for a decade already. Is he still a Future Star? Sure he is, as the sky is the limit and barriers need to be set to be broken. With multiple tracks out on fantastic labels as there are Parquet recordings, Liquid Youth, Subject Recordings, ... he is on a mission. Knowing he played Circoloco and shared the stage with Earth's greatest DJ'ConnectSeth Troxler, Ben UFO, Guy Gerber and so on, we know we are right about this Future Star. Keep an eye on Ghostlike... Show some ❤ and repost when you like our this mix. Support this Future Star His sound can be defined as distinctively dark, experimental combining classical elements to create ghostlike emotional presence in modern house music of these days. Short Q&A on: https://www.tanzgemeinschaft.com/future-stars-04-ghostlike-7541 Connect: @ghostlike-live Download for free on The Artist Union

Happy New Year one and all! We hope you’ll agree there could be no better way to start it off than with a second mix from the one and only Ben UFO. Think of this as side-b to last week’s side-a as, says Ben, “I went about this in the same way I would go about making a tape: two distinct but related ideas that I think work better on their own than if I'd tried to jam them together somehow.” It is another standout selection that showcases the Hessle Audio co-founder’s dual skills as both a tireless digger but also a technically skilled and accomplished DJ. Where side-a was an often heady affair with plenty of open space for you to get lost in, side-b plots a more high pressure and intense trajectory. It’s the peak of the trip that really gets you on your toes as it hurries through slamming grooves and a whole history of electronic music. The kick drums come on thick and fast throughout. Some feel blissed-out and dreamy, others feel dark and menacing. There are nods to the funky dread of hardcore, slither of electro and swing of UK garage along the way, and every new drop helps colour the mix and ensure it is anything but a linear and predictable affair. Once again mixing crate-digging smarts with a rare dance floor dynamism, these two Dekmantel mixes are the sound of Ben UFO at his best.

Christmas is here! We hope you have a lovely one and, to help make it a musically memorable time, we’re playing Santa and will be delivering a couple of extra special mixes today and next week. Ben UFO is someone very close to everything we do here at Dekmantel. His taste is broad and well informed, and his rare skill in the DJ booth is matched only by his endless quest for exciting new sounds to play. In that regard he embodies our outlook perfectly: he is someone who unearths a previously unknown gem as often as he breaks a red hot new record. His sets have been a key feature of Dekmantel parties around the world and, for us, he is one of the very best DJs out there. In basic terms, this is a deep mid-tempo house and techno mix. But the reality is that it unfolds with such an intriguing narrative that it feels like so much more. The mixing is so smooth you barely notice where one track ends and another starts. Instead, without realising, you find the atmosphere constantly changes, taking you from sci-fi machine grooves to muggy bumping techno, from celestial and hallucanogenic synth lines to creepy meandering riffs that encourage you to follow them into the unknown. It’s a mix that places you at the heart of a smoky dance floor, but is one that offers as much of a cerebral thrill as a visceral one. What’s more, it somehow feels like only half of the story.

This Saturday, May 20, Aaron Davis teams up with As You Like It to bring Acid Camp to San Francisco, hosting the Loft at Public Works with Marcellus Pittmann, Zernell, and a B2B from Davis himself and AYLI resident Mike Gushansky, while downstairs the Hessle Audio crew (Ben UFO, Pearson Sound, and Pangaea) go back-to-back-to-back all night long.

My set for the infamous Circoloco Sydney at the beautiful open-air Greenwood on 10/12/2016, supporting the legends Seth Troxler & Ben UFO alongside many other local talents! Big thanks to the Division Agency and Paul Strange Events team for inviting me to such a great event. Vibes were incredible! I hope you enjoy it. ----- • Website: http://hoten.com.au/ • Beatport Music: http://43rec.com/hotenport • Beatport DJ: http://dj.beatport.com/hotenmusic • SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/hotenmusic • iTunes: http://bit.ly/hotentunes • Spotify: http://bit.ly/hotenfy • Facebook: http://facebook.com/hotenmusic • Instagram: http://instagram.com/hotenmusic • Youtube: http://bit.ly/hotentube • My record label: http://www.43degreesrecords.com.au.

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Our latest podcast comes from none other than the "First Lady of Detroit Techno," K-HAND herself. Since the founding of her Acacia Records imprint in 1990, Kelli Hand's music has found continuous support from the best DJ's in the world, from Ben UFO to Ben Klock. Her status in the legacy of the Detroit is without question, and we were so fortunate to meet the warm and dedicated soul behind the music when she played a very early Sure Thing. We're honored to provide you with this upfront and heavy mix, enjoy! - More from K-HAND: facebook.com/khandmusic http://www.k-handmusic.com/

Gateway to Zen is a party that's been focused on building a loyal following of willing dancers and then pounding them with techno on a regular basis. They've had some great guests over the past year or so, including Oxyd, Leah Floyeurs and Ben UFO to name but a few, but they've also had a healthy focus on their residents; Nick Craddock, Diskomo Oblast, Tom Whatmore and Charlie Leahy. They're going from strength to strength at the moment, with a Corsica Studios takeover planned for the 22nd April, so it seemed like the perfect time to have a chat with Mr Craddock to find out what makes the party tick. They've also provided our latest Line Out mix, a three-hour recording of the residents live from Bloc.

Decka is an upcoming producer based in Bristol who has been receiving support from trendsetters amongst musical circles as of late. His music has been supported widely by the likes of Ben UFO, Hodge, Daniel Avery, A Made Up Sound and more. His sets lean heavily towards industrial percussion and techno and it is in this setting which he seeks to express himself as an artist. We asked him to record us a mix, a showcase of his represented sound.