DJ Fett Burger is one of the main figures behind a lot of the very best of Norway's independently released music (likewise for dancefloors and more relaxed settings). He is head honcho at Sex Tags UFO and Mongo Fett, he runs Sex Tags Mania and Sex Tags Amfibia together with DJ Sotofett and Freakout Cult together with Jayda G between 2015-18. He also seems to have some sort of involvement with the mysterious Club No-No. 

Like few others, DJ Fett Burger has created a creative cosmos that feels at the same time fascinatingly uniform yet entirely free; while maintaining an incredible level of quality in both artwork and musical content. His DJ-sets are often unpredictable, mixing different genres and types of music with amazing skill and feeling for the room. Listening to him play, we have more than once found ourselves glued to the dance floor, eagerly anticipating the next surprise, the next turn in genre, the next daring transition. 

For 5918mins., DJ Fett Burger brings 3hours of 99.99% vinyl to the table, leaving us (more than ever) to look forward to raving again.

DJ Fett Burger

The quartet from France are a steady fixture in the world of modern digging. Colin, Guillaume, Romain and Xavier originally met in Marseille but are now all based in Paris where they very successfully continue their hunt for the unknown (seldom above the 110 BPM mark). 

The now-Parisian taste-makers do not only have one of the most excellently curated Youtube Channels out there, they recently also proved that they are very capable Editors themselves on the most recent (and excellently curated) Orange Tree Edits (Vol. 8). 

For 5918mins., they provide nothing short of a masterclass of modern digging - which left us astonished and (dare we say it) even a bit envious given the sheer endless amount of unknown treasures comprised in this mix. So without further ado, let's dive right into 111 mins. of pure digging pleasure.

Maybe Tonight

Trepanado is head honcho behind the multimodal brasilian powerhouse "Selvagem"; party series, record label and former DJ duo together with Millos Kaiser. The two have since parted ways and Augusto now runs everything by himself, putting out killer after killer. For 591mins., Trepanado stays true to his roots, starting on the jazzy, balnearico side of things, moving to the street soul brasil territory and taking a turn on the wild side towards the end (his own words). We're excited to have him contribute to this last series of carefully curated mixes, 2 hours that make for a conciliatory end with summer here on the Northern hemisphere. Enjoy!

Trepanado (Selvagem)

One of Russia's finest DJs graces us with an impeccable selection of dark and moody leaning rhythms.

Vlada

The cosmic powerhouse from Bern aka Sassy J has an absolute mind boggling amount of fantastic mixes to her name out there in the ether (and also a wonderful compilation on Rush Hour). Her masterfully associative combinations of eclectic music and her neverending fun and curiosity in exploring different frequencies make her one of our absolute favorite selectors to listen to. If you have not done so, check out her webpage https://sassyj.net/ and dive into the wonderful world of Sassy J.

Sassy J

Fredfades needs little introduction. The Norwegian DJ and Producer has been around for a while, consistently gracing the world with glimpses of his deep knowledge of music, encapsulated in a prolific output of self-produced Jazz LPs, remixes and DJ mixes. With a consistent feel for the warm and organic, Fred contributes a summer themed mix to 5918mins. with mostly 80’s and 90’s mid-tempo low-fliers to be enjoyed at the beach or on road-trip. Situated somewhere between electro, street soul, afro-house, acid-disco, boogie-rap, hip-house and techno, this mix goes down like a buttery burgundy. Cheers!

Fredfades

just-us records is a collaborative dig, online shop, and sometimes record label by Bill Spencer, who lives in detroit and Izaak, who lives in San Francisco. the two of them dj frequently in their respective cities and occasionally elsewhere. their mutual obsession with and love of all kids of sound has catapulted them, together, through the vastness of recorded music and the possibilities of sharing it with others. this particular mix is put together from a multi-year effort to explore the worlds of independently-produced R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, etc. etc. from the CD/PC era of the early 00’s. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did!

Just Us Records (Bill & Izaak)

We are more than thrilled to present Omoloko with a deep Kwaito selection here on 5918mins. João has an impeccable, deep and honest way of going about his selections. His mixes feel enigmatic yet relaxed and, most importantly, full of love. We suggest you just kick back and enjoy this one together with us :)

Omoloko

We first heard of Doc Jay in the infamous Libramix series where his contributions have been and still are constantly on repeat. He has not only created a wonderful mix series (Doc Jay's Inn) during lockdown, but Julius is also a very talented painter and overall visual artist. Hailing from Stockholm, Doc Jay blesses us with "a 2h 20min selection built by 100% Swedish music from the late 80s and 90s (or 97,6 % to be exact, as I accidently threw in a brittish track hehe...)" - in his own words. Well then... cheers <3

Doc Jay

Josh (@soundcloud.com/josh-t-music) is certainly one of the most ecletic selectors (and DJs) out there. Whether in his mobile record shop (now dysfunct unfortunately), with his buddie James as "The Ghost", or flying solo: the amount of quality records that have gone through this man's hand is close to unmatched.

For 5918mins., Josh unpacks a mix unlike anything we have ever heard before. It is hard to pin down genre-, or time-wise, but it is safe to say that it is up there with our favorite mixes of all time. His approach feels very patient, yet goes from organic to synthetic, from uplifting to drowzy and back within 80 minutes. Maybe it is the reappearing pockets of breathing space, the passages of insightful, beautiful vocals - or maybe, we'll never really know and just enjoy.

Josh Tweek

Hailing from Philadelphia, Shawn, Alex, and Brian have been consistently putting out some of the most wonderful mixes out there. With an incredible ear for all sort of genres and a pallet that is deeper than the Mariana trench, they only went and smashed our expectations with this mix for 5918mins. Get ready for soothing soft rock,  slow jams, sleazy funk, and upbeat disco amongst many other things. (If you are in luck you might even get some of those juicy IDs, but there already is a line for that :))  
Thank you Universal Cave !

Universal Cave

!Be free when you play music or fuck off!

The second mix for "5918mins." is courtesy of the incarnation of the concept of "genuine fucking DJ" himself ~Hans Reuschl~ who delivers an hour of all-over-the-place heat. 

Hans, literally giving zero fucks about etiquette or hypes, has carved out his very own, unique approach to music. As DJ Nomad, he has been tearing down dance floors all over Europe with Zouk, Modern Soul, Boogie and Brazilian Pop long before everyone else did. 

Today, he is well known for being behind the intercultural project "Africaine 808" as well as the "Vulkandance" and "Zouktime" parties at the infamous Sameheads in Berlin. In this mix, however, he gives us a very personal insight into his various musical influences. 
Danke Hansi!

DJ Nomad

New month new mix.
Ryan Bishop is behind one of the most creative and consistent multi-modal musical platforms out there. Dream Chimney (which hardly needs introducing), was certainly a big inspiration for 5918mins. and we are very happy to have him onboard. 

DJing himself under the name "The Beat Broker", Ryan developed a propensity towards Balearic sounds, which seemed to fit perfectly with the current time of the year. We are also very impressed by Ryan's consistency in digging and playing high-quality newer releases (which only makes sense if one one is interested in the musical, rather than the collectable worth of records). 
                             ----> to be enjoyed on a lush summer evening

Dream Chimney

Parisian collector Emile Omar is first and foremost known for his 15 year-long outstanding work as curator of the legendary Radio Nova. Since then, he has released 26 "Nova Tunes" compilations, 6 boxsets, and several releases on his homegrown "Fanon Records" - cumulating in just short of 2400 licensed tracks.

No wonder that we got tipped off about this guy by the man Hans Reuschel himself (who did an earlier mix for us). If Hans is the loving German mother of the renewed interest in Europe for Haïtian & Francophone Caribbean music (like Kompa & Zouk), then Emile is very much its strict father. (Maybe the other way round - you get the point).

Like Hans, however, Emile surprises in this mix with a very different selection of, as he called it: "musique lamaison". 

      ~~~~~ Best served with some heavy Cabernet Sauvignon ~~~~~

Emile Omar

No other club in the world is as dedicated to the essence of musical, genre-crossing and whole-hearted DJ-sets as the Salon. Aki Aki and Rasputin are both part of the DJs around the Salon making it the special place it is today. 

Teaming up as Phaser Boys, they brought out one of the best dance records of 2018. Here you can now listen to their set at the 3-day Salon des Amateurs Closing Extravaganza that happened 2 months ago. Maybe an opportunity to dive back into it or, else, have one more reason to go when it reopens (hopefully) soon.

Phaser Boys (@ Salon des Amateurs Closing)

JAZ is also John Zahl, aka. the Episcopalian Minister from South Carolina who does not only find transcendence in religion but likewise in music. While the fact that he plays the most oddball of Italo, Synth-Pop and New Wave tracks might seem surprising, the coupling of music and religion is not at all unusual of course (both transcending the boundaries of our natural world). After incredibly contributions to Sanpo Disco and Dream Chimney amongst others, he has agreed to share his energy once again.

For 5918mins. JAZ compiles a vast amount of music from the USA, Sweden, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Austria, Italy, Uraguay, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Greece, South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Canada (over 45 tracks) which he has been amending for a while but could not record due to a move. (Hence the hibernation) 

A rich and incredible mix of things which we are more than honored to be able to present, representing the sheer endless energy this man has put into finding music.

soundcloud.com/j-a-z-1

J.A.Z.  (Is Done Hibernating)

Julian is one of three people behind the Austrian label "Edition Hawara", focused on re-issuing Fusion, Jazz-Funk and Soul from their home country. "Music from the past that sounds like the future", as they say and the long awaited re-issue of *that* Zenit album was certainly a fulminant start.

Julian himself actually uploaded the song which made this LP so sought after to Youtube, making it somewhat his discovery. Even though the term can be difficult in music and should be used with caution - it certainly seems to apply here.

Julian's own approach comes from a very humble perspective with a strong sense for that calm, soulful beauty so apparent in Zenit's "Waitin'". This is also brought out strongly in the present mix and we are more than happy to present Julian here on 5918mins. Take a calm hour of the day for this, and we're sure it will touch you just like it did to us.

Julian Horn

Niklas Wandt and Joshua Gottmans aka "Modern-Day Floor-Covering" had a strong debut last year with their album (I never fall in love) and this mix comes hot on the heels of their most recent album "Life", both released on the ever-amazing "Themes for Great Cities" imprint hailing via Düsseldorf.

Their visual and sonic aesthetics both meander between 80's West-German Kneipe, Cosmic New-Wave and leather-fetish EBM, newly re-discovered and interpreted as part of a modern, serene German identity. Thus, the title "Bordbistro", a modern relict of old times, a surreal space of calmness on a 300 km/h train journey. And, of course, Weizenbier.

Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge (Bordbistro Mix)

Kayne runs the (not so) Hermit show on Noods Radio with an impeccable selection of guests, and is a general cornerstone of the young and emerging Digging-Scene in the UK. For 5918mins. the selector delivers a flawlessly hand-picked array of nuggets in a manner which we cannot help but admire. See you in cue for IDs!

Kayne the Hermit

Mike Burns needs little introduction. From A to Z, from big stars to hermit diggers, from East to West, everyone follows what Don Papa digs. Mike's sound is varied, but stays very true to itself. For 5918 mins., he delivers a June special with lots of that good Digi Dub - perfect for Sekt auf Eis, Campari Soda or big fat long island ice teas in the sun. Ai Papi!

Mike Burns

Max Graef’s world is laissez faire and relaxed but the quality of his output is on a consistent high – a combination that has gained him a well deserved reputation and left many people wondering how he does it. It seems that Max couldn’t do any differently, unfazed by most of the hype around him peaking a few years ago, he has constantly re-defined himself with new projects and different kinds of output. A lot has been written about Max since then and we don’t want to bore you with further words of the same. Let us just say that for us, he incorporates the idea behind 5918mins. like very few people do. Max is Max is Max in everything he does. 

For this mix, he invites you to spend a Saturday evening at his friend’s “Pelle” in Moabit, sitting in the living room and listening to the things that come to his mind. The result is a beautiful mix leading through organically structured layers, synth-heavy 80’s Ambient, heavy percussion scores, Rock, Fusion and the odd bit of Funk, everything tied in with a sort of wooden feeling which seems deeply engrained in Max’s sound. However, seemingly tired of old labels and pre-conceptions, Max also shows he's developing constantly. At times, the mix leans more towards Electro and Dub, very much reminiscent of the sound that is represented by his new projects “Employee” and “Tax Free Records”, both of which this contribution is also subsumed under. 

Listen carefully!

Max Graef / Employee

We are kicking off the series after a short summer break with someone who we hold very dearly. We have always seen Basso as an ominous idol, someone whose Discogs -Ratings we used as a firm guidance when discovering new records on Germany’s flea markets. His very own Growing Bin is arguably one of the most consistently excellent vinyl-shops, Youtube-Channels and record-labels out there. 

Now about a year ago, the role-model became a friend, with who we share a subtle sense of humour and a refined taste for the perfectly placed “cheesy-yet-amazing”. This sentiment was somewhat reflected in a mix we did for Basso back then, and he brings it to perfection in this contribution to 5918mins. In his own words, he often used to work place-specific as an artist and tried to do this mix specifically for us, while staying true to himself. So what is the truth of Basso himself? Maybe it is just that he’s a bin – albeit a growing one. And what could be better than that?

Basso (Growing Bin)

Igor Piperčić aka Iggy P from Amsterdam has been on our radar for quite a while now. He is behind the outstanding Youtube-Channel going by the name of "Up Down" and appears regularly on Red Light Radio. We were immediately hooked on his un-pretentious yet always killer selections. Here's what Iggy has to say about this mix: 

"No soulseek no dogshit. A mix only with music from my personal vinyl and cd collection. 2 hours of dusty dutch 7 inches, oddball boogie, synth pop, post-punk, indo psych, korean downtempo, brazilian ebm, dub, reggae, and what not. Enjoy, dance, laugh, cry, whatever."

Lean back and dig in.

Iggy P

You never know whether Phoebé aka RAMZi from Montreal currently finds herself in human- or bird shape. As she shifts appearance, her sounds create a window into a deep and hidden world, crowded with all sorts of creatures and animals - fantastical but real and all originated in Phoebe's mind. 

RAMZi has nowadays certainly carved out her ecological niche, with several fantastic releases, including one in what almost seems her swampy Scottish parallel-universe - 12th isle, as well as her own imprint FATi Recordings or the ever fantastic 1080p. 

For this mix, RAMZi comes back with her BIGBIRD alias after some time away and she leads us through the last summer rays, as we slowly but surely descend into the rainy season.

BIGBIRD (RAMZi)

The consistency and relentlessness with which Florian Stöffelbauer is managing to produce high-quality output in all sorts of different domains and modalities is almost unbelievable. 

For one, he is co-founder of the outrageous “Neubau” imprint which has been releasing consistently forward-thinking music since as early as 2015. He also co-runs the fantastic YouTube channel “Basic Rhythm”, which makes him (at least partly) responsible for the recent wave of Stefan Egger resurrections. Flo also ran a party of the same name (most of which happen in Vienna but with one “away-game” in London) and he was furthermore behind the retailer “Discus Throwers”, selling tapes and vinyl from his home-base in Vienna. Last but not least, he is a killer D.J. going by the name of “Heap”, an alias under which he has recently done recordings for Tim Sweeny’s Beats in Space Radio as well as the infamous Dekmantel-Podcast series.

With all of this greatness under his belt at the tender age of 26, one can only imagine where Florian is going to take his talent and dedication in the future. For 5918mins., he bangs out a mix that left both of us speechless and in awe. It is a mix as relentless as his consistent greatness, with almost two hours of killer after killer after killer. Flo weaves together a variety of tracks defying standard genre-classification, with the right dose of humour, meta-commentary through lyrics and a feel for the unpredictable. We can only say thanks to Flo for providing us with this absolute high-light of a mix and wish him all the best in his endeavours to come.

Florian Stöffelbauer (Heap)

'tis not everyone's favorite season of the year, but definitely the last mix of the decade. What better way to end it than let the high priest of Synth-Pop (Episcopal Minister John Zahl) read us the mass. John has prepared almost 5 hours of musical cleansing (recorded live et at Public Records on Oct 26, '19), which hopefully should be enough to wash you free from your sins of the last 10 years. Amen

JAZ (End of Decade Mass)

"When you come from a place where everything collides in the worst and the best way, confusion comes with a price - it's either a bigger confusion or a huge relief". These are Ece's first words in her bio. Being an excellent DJ, Podcast-Host (Özel Zevkler) and shared mastermind behind a killer label (Müstesna Records) from Istanbul, we were fascinated to see what places this sentiment would lead Ece on her musical journey. 

For 5918mins. she delves in experimental and frigid realms, where change is constant and nothing is set in stone - meandering between beat, sound, noise and melody. Maybe, then, confusion and relief go hand in hand sometimes after all.

Ece Özel

Very honored to have one of the greatest - CC:DISCO! with a very personal selection for your Tuesday blues. Here's what the tireless selector and DJ has to say about it:

"The following is a mix to enjoy while alone, weather its on the bus, plane, sitting in a park, at the beach or when you want to nap... ESP when you want to NAP!!! It takes from the 50s,60s'70s''80's eras, a time when lyrics told you stories and guitars made you feel warm and fuzzy. This isn't a mix of obscure tracks you've never heard to prove my 'diggin clout' but a mix to just sit back and enjoy, Loves songs that relax you and make you drift way and at some points you can even sing along.  It also features a few tracks my mum and dad would sit and play us on the farm (the Everly brothers) and a movie that our family was obsessed with it. (La bamba). These particular tracks take me to a time when I fell in love with the stories in songs and it was the start of my obsession for music you enjoy! NFTCM (not for the chins mix)" 

Peace!

CC:DISCO! (Have a Cry Mix)

For our second weekly installment during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are happy to present a mix by French legend Sacha Mambo. Class-A DJ and digger for over two decades, Sacha's speciality lies with creating narratives. He is certainly one of those few acts that can keep you on the dance floor for hours and hours on end, drawing you into their vision until the end. Very few DJs today are as experienced and good as Sacha.

Far from "just" a DJ, however, Sacha is also capo at the well received "Macadam Mambo" imprint, with recent contributions by the infamous Pilotwings, Raphael Top Secret and many other staple acts of the French and International underground music scene. 

For 5918mins., el capo presents a selection of infectious oddball obscurities that leaves us thinking maybe we should have asked him for a 6-hour mix. We hope everyone is keeping well!

Sacha Mambo

At the age of 23, Barbara and four of her closest friends formed a band that would later develop into "Alter Disco" - which is today one of Brazil's most important collectives of Underground Dance Music. In a country that is more and more starting to feel the suffocating grip of political suppression, the collective's events were an example of escapism, longing for a freedom of expression and happiness as well as mutual acceptance and tolerance, all tied together by a re-discovering and reclaiming of old-school Brazilian pop culture. 

This sentiment is also expressed in the present mix which Bárbara kindly agreed to record for 5918mins. With spring arriving in Europe, it perfectly encapsulates the relief many of us are feeling after a long winter. Notwithstanding the current situation, this mix gives a glimpse into happier and sunnier days and hopefully convinces people to have their drinks and dances at home rather than out in the park. We also hope that Barbara and everyone in Brazil stays safe as the pandemic is about to hit a country run by a man that has seemingly taken nothing onboard from the lessons that we have been learning all over the world.

All of you out there, keep well and healthy!

Bárbara Boeing

Hailing from Toronto Canada, Diana McNally aka Automaticamore aka the queen of Italo, comes in strong with an hour of carefully selected killer cuts - the energy bar that we all needed. With hundreds of live-streams flooding our news-feeds and new mix-series starting to come up during these challenging times, we leave it to Diana to finish off our weekly Quarantine series and return to fortnightly publications from now on.

In a way, her persona could not be more fitting, as she is not only an avid vinyl collector, but also works as a social worker at the Toronto Drop-in Network for homeless people. Diana is currently taking vacation days in order to work 12-14 hours on the frontlines of the pandemic, supporting and helping the most vulnerable ones - most of the times without proper protection, literally keeping people from dying. (Read more about it here: https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/04/toronto-homeless-covid-19/) 

A reminder, perhaps, that even after 4 weeks of quarantine, the pandemic is still very much real. There are still people dying and in order to support frontline-workers like Diana or the fantastic National-Healthcare staff all over Europe, we must drink and dance to Italo-Disco *inside* our homes.

Automaticamore

The Red Light Radio resident from Amsterdam is, in symbiosis with PAM, behind one of the best Blogs/Youtube Channels out there going by the name of Onkokole y Trompa. A quiet but persistently excellent fixture in the city's fairly digging-oriented club-culture, he seems to represent the really good stuff about the Amsterdam scene (together with a handful others maybe). For 5918mins., he pulls his tissues out for this emotional weeping boogie mix. Maybe in light of the current situation, maybe in light of the recent closure of his home-base Red Light Radio (R.I.P.)

weeping boogie

Satoshi Yamamura(Weeping Boogie Mix)

Single handedly re-discovering a myriad of excellent UK Bleep and Breakbeat productions from the vaults of obscurity, we have been after a mix from Anil since this series started. As head honcho of the impeccable "Futhur Electronix" label, Anil continues his quest for the unheard of by bringing old and new music back to life - always with his fine-tuned ears for great production value. He also tells us that this mix consists of 99% unreleased songs, which only goes to underline the rigor of his work.

Anil (Furthur Electronix)

Surely one of the best DJs in the game of House Music, Gene has not only presented killer mix after killer mix showcasting the immense depth of his collection, he also is a very good producer himself - constantly raising the bar on his very own "Limousine Dream" imprint. 

For 5918mins., Gene slows things down a couple of BPM and leads us through the downtempo side of things, with the same combination of thorough- and playfulness that has become a hallmark of his mixes. We're very happy to have him onboard and will patiently wait in line for track IDs. Enjoy!

Gene on Earth

5918 minutes of music.
No promo. Only personality.
No limitations on genre, style or time. 
Just letting people introduce themselves.

Illustration: Otto Bonnen

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