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Front Row
Eurovision comes to Liverpool

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 42:14


Recorded at the Hornby Library inside Liverpool Central Library, in front of a live audience, as Liverpool gears up to host The Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine. Two novelists from The Big Eurovision Read, a list of 12 books from The Reading Agency and BBC Arts talk to Nick Ahad about the unifying power of music: Pete Paphides on his autobiography Broken Greek, A story of chip shops and pop songs, and Matt Cain tells us about his novel The Madonna of Bolton. Yemeni British poet and activist Amina Atiq performs her poem Daifa, commissioned for the Big Eurovision Welcome concert. Former conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko is one of the city's Citizens of Honour. He's returned to the city for a concert with the orchestra. He explains how music can be a unifying force and why he has suspended his work in Russia. There's music from the Liverpudlian electro pop band Stealing Sheep, along with local singer songwriter Natalie McCool, who open the EuroFestival with Welcome to Eurotopia. And Ukrainian singer and musician Iryna Muha performs her next single Come Back. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Andrea Kidd

Noisey Neighbours
Local & Live Episode 3: Tilly Louise

Noisey Neighbours

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 53:36


Local and Live is BACK, in collaboration with Liverpool Arts Bar and hosted by Meg Shaw, to bring you a NEW platform, NEW artists, and NEW music - weekly! Join us in our third episode alongside co-host Tilly Louise in the first section, as well as the new releases and all things local music scene talk in the last half an hour. “Fiery and sweet”, the “glorious Tilly Louise” has noisy, hook centric alternative pop shimmer. The Liverpudlian solo act has taken the north west by storm with her charm and undeniable catchy music.The self professed “fan-girl” of local Gods such as Zuzu, Pixey and Natalie McCool. Louise has slotted herself perfectly into the hometown buzz of tuneful spirit, with her unique blend of her influences creating alternative pop. Taking inspiration from the likes of Paramore, HAIM, Will Joseph Cook, Blondie etc. Louise has played multiple sold out shows and festivals, opening for her heroes such as Cassia, Fickle Friends, Katy J Pearson and has just come off her first mini tour at the start of this summer. Listen in as we chat about the tour, her record label The Beautiful People Club, and much more! And that's not all... catch the latest from Micayl and Dee Rae as we explore the latest releases in the music scene. Like what you're hearing? Keep up to date on all things Local & Live X Liverpool Arts Bar on @local_and_live / @liverpoolartsbar, and get ready for next week's episode!

My Pop Five
Season 2 Finale w/ Tilly Louise: Hayley Williams, YouTube, Be Around Me by Will Joseph Cook, TikTok and Queensway Tunnel

My Pop Five

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 58:46


It's the My Pop Five Season 2 Finale! After an entire season packed with incredible guests, My Pop Five closes with the incredible Tilly Louise. Tilly is a Liverpool based singer/songwriter, musician and producer. “Fiery and sweet”, “the glorious Tilly Louise” has noisy, hook centric alternative pop shimmer. The Liverpudlian solo act has taken the north west by storm with her charm and undeniable catchy music.The self professed “fan-girl” of local Gods such as Zuzu, Pixey and Natalie McCool. Louise has slotted herself perfectly into the hometown buzz of tuneful spirit, with her unique blend of her influences creating alternative pop. Taking inspiration from the likes of Paramore, HAIM, Will Joseph Cook, Blondie etc. Louise has played multiple sold out shows and festivals, opening for her heroes such as Cassia, Fickle Friends, Katy J Pearson and is set to play her first set of headline shows across the UK throughout June. Tilly joins My Pop Five to break down Hayley Williams, YouTube, Be Around Me by Will Joseph Cook, TikTok and Queensway Tunnel as well as share the various ways they have all shaped her as an artist. Support Tilly: Music and Links Here 

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape
The BBC Music Introducing Mixtape with Tom Robinson

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 60:01


An hour of top tunes from LYENA, MISO EXTRA ft NAYANA IZ, THE EARLY PURPLE, LOW HUMMER, SURYA SEN, DEEP TAN, SEATBELTS, RAINBOW FROG BISCUITS, SOMA SOMA , MADDIE ASHMAN, DISGRACEFUL FRIEND, LIV BARNES, MICHAEL CASSIDY, RATS, NATALIE McCOOL, LOU HILL, ALT BLK ERA and PETER CAT handpicked by Tom Robinson from the BBC Introducing Uploader.

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Listening Party Revelations
Episode 14 - Let's Listen Together

Listening Party Revelations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 27:03


Our guest this week talks to Sooz and Trudy about her latest album,'Memory Girl', playing at the Hamamatsu World Music Festival in Japan and hosting two of Tim's Listening Parties on Twitter. It's Natalie McCool! For further information go to Natalie's website at: https://www.nataliemccool.co.uk To listen to her music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Ay0xiP9gJHLu4TVGHLk1n?si=gtu4EUMzTzi8Ctx41hC-cg&dl_branch=1 Please follow our Twitter account at @lprpod and also our blog at https://listeningpartyrevelations.wordpress.com

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BBC Music Introducing Mixtape
The BBC Music Introducing Mixtape with Dave Monks

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 60:02


Dave Monks presents a mixtape of his personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing in Merseyside. From The Peach Fuzz to Zuzu, The Dream Machine, Natalie McCool, Blue Saint, The Dream Machine, MC Nelson & much more!

Liverpool Live
COVIDCast - April 2nd

Liverpool Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 28:21


From the team that brings you Liverpool Live comes COVIDCast, hosted by Mick Coyle. Each episode we'll be discussing the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on communities, institutions, and individuals. On today's episode: - Graham Sheffield discusses Help Musicians, and Natalie McCool talks about being a working musician during the current crisis. - Dickon White on making the first day of the 2021 Grand National 'Liverpool's NHS Day' - Lisa Mottram talks about Liverpool Hope University's drive to get NHS workers desperately needed hand cream - Special Correspondent Georgie Prodromou speaks exclusively with RCN's Mike Adams Produced by @John_Fogarty.

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The Chief Life Podcast
#135 – Natalie McCool & Richard Lomax – Music Meets Health!

The Chief Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 80:57


Does music meet health? This week we interview Natalie McCool and Richard Lomax. Both are musical sensations coming out of the Manchester region in London. Although they're not our typical guests, this podcast has so many parallels to a healthy lifestyle.   With diverse topics... The post #135 – Natalie McCool & Richard Lomax – Music Meets Health! appeared first on The Chief Life.

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Nocturnal
Nocturnal Nouveau 638

Nocturnal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 88:15


1. Matt Darey ft Patchy - Wolf 2. Matt Darey ft Miriam Vaga - Should Have Known 3. Matt Darey ft Billie Fountain – Ashamed 4. Matt Darey ft Patchy – Promises 5. Matt Darey - One More Night In Stars 6. Matt Darey ft Jonatan Backelie - Step Outside Part 1 7. Matt Darey, Alice Rose, Poli Hubavenska, Internal Deep - The Beast 8. Matt Darey ft Billie Fountain - LFO I Cant Help Myself 9. Matt Darey ft Bobo – New Horizon 10. Matt Darey & Somn3um ft Molly Bancroft – Keep Talking [Somn’thing] 11. Matt Darey ft Molly Bancroft – No Words 12. Matt Darey – Light of Day (Stan Kolev & Mattan Caspi remix) [Somn’thing] 13. Matt Darey ft Roberta Harrison - There Is A Place (Argentinox Remix) 14. Matt Darey & Deepnite ft The Ridgewalkers - Dream Of Me Special thanks to all the artists in this mix & Natalie McCool, Cari Golden, Richard Smith, Somn’thing Records, Cat Knight also featured on the full album. Release Date: 29-11-17

The Anfield Wrap
The Rider: Whoo-hoo

The Anfield Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 96:22


The Rider has its last special guest for the year and what a special guest it is. Fresh off the back of her appearance on BBC Introducing and in the week her album "The Great Unknown" comes out The Rider is overjoyed to have the brilliant and all round marvellous Natalie McCool join in with all of our nonsense. She talks about what she has been up to, which is releasing a terrific album, picks something from it and begins plans for the next one live on air seemingly. She also picks another lovely new tune for us. The Rider regulars Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons and Stephanie Heneghan settle into talk of jumpers, weekends and Agatha Christie with one eye on the Christmas horizon. What else? Well the songs. The songs are especially marvellous this week. Natalie's obviously but everyone else in fine form as the music industry moves to a close down. The Rider - Melia back next week, but hasn't everyone been lovely? Tracklisting Loyle Carner - No CD Childish Gambino - Redbone DNCE - DNCE Romare - L.U.V. Natalie McCool – Pins Tobi-Lou - Hopefully Jhene Aiko - Maniac Silent Cities – Petrichor Shovels & Rope - Buffalo Nickel Emmy The Great - Rapids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Write A Tune
Natalie McCool

How To Write A Tune

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 60:31


This week Jay and Tony sit down with the pop maestro Natalie McCool. When you say Natalie's name on Merseyside there is only one response - Class act. Natalie is regularly featured on BBC radio and her new single Cardiac Arrest was recently Q Magazine's track of the day. To catch up on all of Natalie's news, music and up coming gigs see www.NatalieMcCool.co.uk

ZoneOneRadio - #Zone1GigGuide with Alex Irons
LondonGigGuide #105 - 14/07/15 - Your weekly, no nonsense guide to smaller London gigs

ZoneOneRadio - #Zone1GigGuide with Alex Irons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 63:25


This week we have a ‘Shameless Favourite’ from Remi, we have a ‘Triple Bill’ for you, from Girl Friend, Youth and Natalie McCool, we also have a gig review from when I saw Brigitte Aphrodite over the weekend and we have a new feature called ‘Quote Me On That’. As well as all of that we have tracks and gig news from Me For Queen, His New Atlas, Dolls, Up Down Go Machine, Mock Deer and Robert J Hunter. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigguide #NewMusic #London #Gigs

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Zone 1 Radio
LondonGigGuide #105 - 14/07/15 - Your weekly, no nonsense guide to smaller London gigs

Zone 1 Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2015 63:25


This week we have a ‘Shameless Favourite’ from Remi, we have a ‘Triple Bill’ for you, from Girl Friend, Youth and Natalie McCool, we also have a gig review from when I saw Brigitte Aphrodite over the weekend and we have a new feature called ‘Quote Me On That’. As well as all of that we have tracks and gig news from Me For Queen, His New Atlas, Dolls, Up Down Go Machine, Mock Deer and Robert J Hunter. We play every kind of music – it just has to be good. You can find details of all the gigs mentioned and hear the tracks again by going to the website - www.londongigguide.co.uk. http://www.twitter.com/londongigguide http://www.facebook.com/thelondongigguide

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House is a Journey
2015 April Deep Sessions VIII (Where America meets Europe)

House is a Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2015 79:21


Deep Sessions VIII (Where America meets Europe)   Foreword on the art: I found this little gem whilst looking for the better album cover for the set. This place in Iceland called Þingvellir is on the plate boundary of the tectonic plates of America and Europe. Both plates drifting apart leaving behind cracks in the surface, which are sometimes filled by water. From the inner geek in me, it was like sweet chocolate..   To see the pic in its entire beauty: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lichtmaedel/8528196516/   Deep Sessions VIII: where New York and Chicago meet Manchester and Berlin. Where left-brain meets right-brain. Where Grooves meets Technique. Where inner pain meets self sehnsucht.   Back again, just when I thought I would give Deep a rest for the sake of the genre and my followers sanity !!J   I was playing around with current tunes, trying to work out how to structure, build and put together a decent Deep House set. I was looking at what worked and what didn’t in the previous seven attempts. The thought occurred to me that I’d rather focus on why I love Deep, what brought me to the genre and why I always end up wanting and a tad frustrated with my results when tackling Deep.   Now let’s delve into a LONG digression into my personal Journey into House, which will bring light to the whole Deep Sessions project:   Deep House is intrinsically an American, East Coast, Detroit and Chicago sub-genre. At its best, it has distinct African-American roots. No one does it better.. There is an inherent sadness, groove, pain in the original Deep House tunes, which I am absolutely convinced could not have been found on the West coast nor dreamed up through a white male/female experience.   Just as Blues (which I love as well) is well documented to have started with African-American slave songs but was later embraced by non-ethnic artists, Deep House just had to stem from “deep within” the African soul... But unlike Blues Deep has groove and funk..   Deep is my House first love. But House is definitively not where my musical journey started… As a teenager, I went from Progressive Rock to Electronica. Eventually I dipped into Techno, only to veer towards Balearic Trance. It is when I was still listening to Techno and Trance that I discovered Deep, with tracks that where at the congruence of deep and techno.   If memory serves me right, it is whilst listening to Laurent Garnier and the whole techno Manchester crew that I first encountered House. Deep Tech House..   First US track I can recall listening to and eventually buying was Elements from Danny Tenaglia and some MK track I can’t recall.. Very far away from the soulful house I now love but very much in the vein of Techno..   With an immature hate of disco, I could never have found at the time any interest in funky or soulful house. But through Techno, Deep was the conduct I needed to finally encounter, discover African music and rhythm.  Spoon-fed with classical and pop music, House could never have been my first love.   From US Deep House, I started becoming interested in what was produced in Europe.. With the Global Underground label, some Perfecto tunes, Sasha, German Djs, Armand etc.. It all started to make sense!   In Deep House, I could find a musical, emotional space, which would encompass both the electronica I had loved and the American House sound I was discovering.   It was at around that time that I discovered C&M Productions and Truehouse. With their help, I never looked back.. They introduced me to the fifty shade of Deep, chill-house, soulful house and , god forbid for the disco hater I was, funky house! With them, the journey continued into progressive house and today we are all embarking into the nu-disco indie house journey.   What C&M Productions and truehouse did was to bring all the pieces together. Bring the European electronica I had loved in my younger years with the US and African-American music I had originally missed but was by then hooked on..   Bless Christian Kistler and Marc Zehnder from C&M.   C&M Productions’ Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/truehouse http://www.truehouse.net https://www.facebook.com/groups/35964829231/ http://www.discogs.com/artist/18825-C-M-Productions http://www.truehouse.ch/social-media.html#.VTyEW-n25lE.twitter   End of the VERY LONG digression, which should frame the whys and whats of this upload.   It was when I reflected on all of the above that I understood that to build a Deep House set I would like, which felt natural and flowed, I would have to bring all those musical influences together.. Be true to what I love and feel.. Can’t just be US Deep, for its not my original journey, nor my true experience, can’t be just European Deep, Progressive House, for it would rob me of those US influences and rhythms I have learned to yearn for.. I have to “mix” the two..   Loop done! Hence the title of the Set “Where America meets Europe”..     Deep House Sessions VIII: a true deep, slightly sexy and techie episode. Sometimes progressive set, sometimes just Deep with both a feel of European Electronica and a sprinkling of East Coast groove.   Playlist:   2012 Can You Feel It (Original Mix). 11 inch & Jesse Lee Davis 2014 Wondrous Place (Pete Oak Remake). Pete Oak feat. Natalie McCool 2015 The Melody (Slow And Salted Mix). Miguel Migs 2015 Falling (Miguel Migs Deluxe Dub). Lisa Shaw 2013 Come Together (Supernova 2013 Remix) [Xtian Added Beats Edit]. DJ Pierre, Felicia 2015 Off The Cuff (Karol XVII & MB Valence Loco Remix) [Xtian Tales of the Deep Edit]. Phasen, Phasen & Refurb feat. Mr.  V 2015 Rendezvous (Spiritlevel Dub) [Xtian Chicago Tribute Edit]. Spiritchaser feat Julius Papp and Mr. V. 2014 Without You (Original Mix). Lane 8 2015 The Warning (Inner Mix - DJ T. Edit) [Xtian Short Radio Edit]. Logic 2015 Jus Dance (Dario D'Attis Remix). Mr. V 2015 Be Free (Chris Deepak Remix vs Original Mix) [Xtian Canon Edit]. Nikos Diamantopoulos feat. Katerina 2014 Feel The Fire (Original Mix). Eli & Fur 2015 Ever Wanted (Original Mix). Juliet Fox, Reno Ka 2014 Deep In My Soul (Original Mix). 16 Bit Lolitas   Highlights:   “Can You Feel It”: A classic deep house tune to headline the set produced in Germany whereas I would have lost a bet thinking this, without a doubt, was an American production. I know that some will not like the overly sexy, macho tone but Deep can be sexy and this track surely is. Chosen because of the lyrics and the fact that its melodic line is basically three faint chords, all supported by beats and a bassline.. The rap-like chorus at the end is pure serendipity.. I needed to catch up with the next tune, which was 6 bpm higher and it just happened!   “Wondrous Place” is a stylish remake from Danish producer Pete Oak, perfect to introduce the haunting dimension of European deep production. An very introspective track with truly amazing vocals from Nathalie Mc Cool. Do not miss this track! Chosen for its atmosphere and its layering, listen how with every break, Pete is adding a percussion, which draws you into the song and the melody. Masterful.   Pete Oak’s and Nathalie McCool Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/pete-oak https://www.facebook.com/PeteOakMusic http://www.nataliemccool.co.uk/   “The Melody” from Deep House legend and Salted Music label honcho Miguel Migs from San Francisco. Miguel began his career as a guitarist in an Jamaican/African band and went on to become one of the founders of American deep chill house. We all have bought Salted Music CDs, a label known for the absolute perfection of its release. I chose the track because it does force us to “feel the Melody”, not obvious at first but as layers are added throughout, you get the feel. As a listener, you are asked to be active, not passive to get the groove. The basic deep house five chords are also right in my sweet spot.   Following with “Falling” by the same Miguel Migs. Introducing a more challenging track with syncopated beats but very much connected to the previous one. Variations of the same build yet a totally different tune. And as you progress through the tune, you feel the subtle funk/disco keys coming up in the background.   Miguel Migs’ Internet resources:  https://soundcloud.com/miguelmigs1 http://miguelmigs.com https://www.facebook.com/DJMiguelMigs     “Come Together” from Chicago born DJ Pierre, who started in the Acid House sound before fully committing to Deep House. We are now in underground Deep House, a space where beats and tweak sounds rule. Make no mistake EVERYTHING here has been created by the producer, no sample sounds used. The bass, the beats, the hihats, everything is original. Where deep meets techno.. I almost did not include this track, as I know some will find it a bit too raw and challenging but Deep House needs a challenge or two throughout the journey. It can’t be all-smooth, no-edge for it would end up as pure background music. Beyond the tech house feel, I also chose the tune for its message.. “People come together, feel the music, listen to the sound of the underground and make it happen”.   DJ Pierre Internet resources (?): https://soundcloud.com/djpierreafroacid https://www.facebook.com/DJPIERREACIDHOUSE   “Off The Cuff “ from Phasen & Refurb, Florida based producers. I love Karol XVII & MB Valence, 2 polish producers. I have been buying without hesitation all of their releases for a long time. They belong in my top five deep house producers. I chose the track for its distinctive European feel, with immaculate production. Listen to the simple bass beat, the subtle high pitch keys and that deep groove synth coming along and bring the melody together. But wait… after the main break, something that is unmistakably techno. Deep House at its very best! Again DO NOT MISS this track! I could have left the tune as it was, a semi instrumental tune but I felt that on the one hand I might lose some listeners in the techno parts and on the other you know me by now enough to expect some vocal samples… Besides, for once, I think I delivered.   Phase, Refurb and Karol XVII & MB Valence Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/phasen https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phasen/65046003082 https://soundcloud.com/refurb https://www.facebook.com/refurbedhuman https://soundcloud.com/karolxviimbvalence https://www.facebook.com/KarolXVIIandMBValence   “Rendezvous“ from Spiritchaser duo Mark Bamford & Richard Earnshaw.. UK based Richard Earnshaw would be my favourite living producer. His label, Duffnote, releases pearl after pearl. From Soulful to Deep, what Richard does with his Spiritchaser mate is always perfection   I chose “Rendezvous” because it epitomizes everything I love about Deep House: the groove, the undergroove driven by bassline and keys, the production, the dream-like journey and if you listen carefully, there is even a bit of tech house somewhere in the drops. I added the vocals and I hope I did not denature the fantastic track it already was.. DO NOT MISS this track!   Spiritchaser and Richard Earnshaw Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/spiritchaser-1 https://www.facebook.com/SpiritchaserOnline http://www.spiritchaser-online.com https://soundcloud.com/earnshawmusic https://www.facebook.com/earnshawmusic http://soundcloud.com/duffnote     Onto “Without You” from Lane 8 from Leipzig, Germany. Another standout track, close to be my favourite of the set. Listen how the track is driven by the little percussions, the producer added after each 16 bars. Pure genius, deep and soulful with a bit of subtle hip hop in the background 3/4 down the track.. I cannot even start to formalize how this groove touches me! A masterpiece of simplicity and feel.   Lane 8 Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/lane8music https://www.facebook.com/lane8music?_rdr   “The Warning” from Logic.. Originally released in 1990, this cut is a 2015 edit. I could not find much about Eddie Satin and Wayne Gardiner. I just know that Wayne G was one of the original producer of Strictly Rhythm and I believe he is from the US..   I did hesitate to include the track in my final mix. Though I have used the vocal sample countless of times and love the original, this cut was a bit long and went into a jazzy groove with that high pitched sax I have real trouble tolerating. I chopped the remix, doubled the vocal sample and made a user-friendly radio edit.. I am not proud of it considering the tune is one of the pillars of Deep, Tech house but it allowed me to fit the set in the 80 minutes CD format..   “Jus Dance” from Mr. V. Where do I start? You all know I am a slut for Mr V. He could speak up the phone book and I would love it. In fact I think he should adlib the white pages, I would buy it…   Mr. V (aka Viktor Font) grew up (where else could he be from?) NYC..  He dabbled in all genres of music, met Louie Vega and the rest is house music history.. His label “Sole Channel Music” is a stalwart of American house and a synonym of quality. His groove is without equivalent, his voice perfect for Deep House adlib and he brings that oh-so-needed hip-hop swag to House music..   “Jus’ Dance” was originally released in 2004. It is one of my favourite NYC house track and will remain so because it has funk, groove, street cred and is an utterly sexy tune. I chose the 2015 release by Swiss remixer Dario D’Attis, a regular on Jaimie Lewis’ Purple Music label, for its absolute perfection in production (please listen on some good headphones) and its distinct tech house feel. If you think Deep House is not sexy or that one cannot dance to Deep.. Think again and listen to this very tune again.. This is the very track where America meets Europe.. Jus’ DANCE!!   M. V and Dario D’Attis Internet resources: https://www.facebook.com/SOLEchannel https://soundcloud.com/solechannelmusic https://soundcloud.com/dario-dattis-1   “Be Free “ by Nikos Diamantopoulos, top Greek producer from Athens and someone I have recently bought a lot of tunes from. I discovered Nikos through DJ Jask from Thai Soul Music, which is an assurance for talented remixers. I chose the track because at this time in the set, after a few challenging tracks and Xtian’s edits, I thought it was time to throw some sugar around and make sure you would stay with me..   I tried to mash two remixes and bring their choruses together like in a church canon.. Not sure I fully achieved my goal but it sort of works and some talented DJ can bring my idea to full glory. The track itself is deep bordering on funk with in the back an amazing slide funky guitar line.. Deep and Funky, this one will make you want to dance..   Nikos Diamantopoulos’ Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/nikosdiamantopoulos   After the sugar comes the spice! “Feel The Fire” by Eli and Fur, two female songwriters and producers from London, UK. With 16B Lolitas, Billion, AM2PM, the UK is home of very interesting artists in the Progressive House, deep genre. Another close favourite track of the set for its cheeky melody, outstanding production and tech prog house feel. In love those girls, check their page! DO NOT MISS !!!   Eli and Fur Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/eliandfur https://www.facebook.com/eliandfurdjs?_rdr   Continuing in the deep and progressive vibe, “Ever Wanted” by Reno K and Juliet Fox. Juliet is originally from South Australia, both DJ and producer, she teamed up with Reno Ka from London to produce this little dark progressive number..   Juliet Fox and Reno Ka Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/djjulietfox https://soundcloud.com/renoka   To close the set, one of the best track of 2014: “Deep in my Soul” from 16 Bit Lolitas. Ariaan Olieroock and Peter Kriek are two producers from the Netherlands. I have bought countless tracks from them. Stalwarts of the Anjuna Deep label, they represents what Europe does best in the deep Progressive genre. I chose the track as its title was fitting to close the set and because its production is flawless. If anyone wants to lean how to build a track, I suggest you study this one day in day out..   16 Bit Lolitas Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/16bitlolitas https://www.facebook.com/16bitlolitas?_rdr https://www.facebook.com/16bitlolitas       And...we are done!!! Hope you like the set!   Sorry for the War and Peace blog.. but I do like this set and felt I needed the space..   Next one will be most probably soulful and beach house..   A bientôt!   Xtian

Better in Headphones

This one has been fun to make, because it has a lot of variety. I really do love many different types of music and this mix has everything from progressive instrumental to punk rock to indie to electronic to drone and more. It is almost 11 minutes before a single lyric is sung, and even then it is barely audible. What fun! At the same time, it is hard to contend with the greatness of songs like this Say Hi track, and others. So there are most certainly some great songs included. And a new Swervedriver track. Wow. That's a band I would not have expected to not only reunite, but reunite and produce great material. They were sort of on the fringes of the shoegaze movement in the 90's and had one minor hit, but I honestly couldn't get any of my friends turned on to them (I loved Raise when it came out). And for them to come back and produce something great when so many reunited bands produce second or third rate material is a real achievement. I am looking forward to that album, if indeed there is one impending. I still avoid music blogs and sites and rely on a script I wrote to accumulate new music, so I honestly don't know if there is an album in the works or not. Anyway, if you're wondering about the bro'd-out cover, it's lifted from the great comic Hawkeye, which is really pretty awesome. You know, Hawkeye, from the Avengers, but he never had a central story before. And it's way fun. The mobsters say Bro a lot. BiH 45 feat. Pampers, Swervedriver, Plastic Handgun, flor, Dan Mangan & Blacksmith, Natalie McCool, The Amazing, JeRum, Say Hi, Them Are Us Too, Daughter (remixed by Izzard), Benoit Pioulard