Solar Suite is part of a new local movement that is slowly garnering global attention. His productions are unique explorations of progressive and psychedelia that feels like sci-fi soundtracks written for the dancefloor. His recent three-track release on Helsinki’s Echocentric Recordings is a bona fide statement of an artist setting his own pace. After Solar Suite’s recent debut for us at React, we had to get him back for the event's next edition. To tie us over till then we are excited to host him for a rare DJ mix which will only strengthen his rising reputation. 

@solarsuite

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Upcoming Novel events:


Novel x Other People Pres. Human Movement
Friday 16th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard
Support: Bella Claxton, Esterslah, Gumm & Marli
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Novel x Other People Pres. Loods
Sunday 18th April, 4PM - 11PM 
Support: Frizzy McGuire, Gumm, Marli
www.facebook.com/events/446213136722157

React
Friday 23 April, 10PM - 5AM
Djs: Drip, Jazz, Katie Pearson, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem, Winnie The Wu
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Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi
Fri 30th Apr, 10PM - 5AM
Support: Ham, Henry Who, Sindy, Willem
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Novel x Other People Pres. Classics
Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM
DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan
www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527

Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99
Support: DXELLE, Market Memories, priya, Some Sheila
https://www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/

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Novelcast 83: Solar Suite

🔥PODCAST MIMI🔥
Mimi rejoint l’agence et nous propose une heure de musique sélectionnée par ses soins. 
Parcourez son univers à travers un mix dark-pas-si-dark, légèrement acidulé, avec quelques guitares errantes, dans lequel Mimi a combiné des sonorités synth-pop, newbeat, eurodance et breakbeat.
Du côté de la team on a vraiment surkiffé et on vous souhaite une bonne écoute !

E.T 008 - Mimi

SOLACE SPACE 004 ✼ @sun-citadel

Swedish four-piece Sun Citadel Club taking us on a 30 year journey through an 80 minute selection masterclass of progressive and techy rollers.

“We have a long and deep love for 90s progressive house and wanted a chance to combine these gems with newly produced house tunes with the same atmosphere and instruments. Not only this combined love, which has followed us, formed us and deepened over the years, but also the exclusively groovy, warm and immense feeling of joy of being in the woods inspired this mix. We love throwing parties outdoors and handled our craving for the (short :/ ) Swedish summer by warming up with this mix.”

https://www.instagram.com/suncitadeldanceclub/

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

SOLACE SPACE 004 ✼ SUN CITADEL CLUB

A1. Crux
A2. Neverland
A3. Funclub
A4. Humid Gathering
A5. Shadow Of The Rock
A6. Heroes Show Up Late
B1. Gamelion
B2. Sundance
B3. Ancient Tape
B4. Time 2 L

Despite productions appearing here and there since 2015, Yuzo Iwata has kept a relatively low output. Contributing tracks to compilations and releasing singles under aliases Fabio Lazaro and Almost East, Iwata is also affiliated with Junki Inoue’s recent SAISEI label, editing pioneering early Japanese techno from the likes of Suzukiski and COLOGNe for rerelease.After ‘Acid House’ appeared on the Butter Sessions Come Together 12” in 2020, the label now play host to Yuzo Iwata’s first ever full length. The 10 tracks span a wide variety of tempos and show a consistent approach to unusual sound design first evidenced in Iwata’s RA Mix of the Day for Clubberia (100% originals recorded circa 2017).

Kaizu unfolds with dense environmental ambient textures before ‘Neverland’ takes us into broken dancehall rhythms and acid-tinged dub. ‘Funclub’ is reminiscent of Japanese video game soundtracks and 80s fusion whilst further into Side A the balearic energy continues to captivate, closing with the beautiful ‘Heroes Show Up Late’. This short piece is built around a looping vocal sample and shuffling drum work that all come together perfectly. There’s even a trace of Brazilian MPB influence at play with the vocal/synth interplay. It’s Iwata’s knack for percussion that is most evident across the album however, with Side B opening cut ‘Gamelion’ taking an Indonesian inspired approach to modern techno. It runs in a similar vein to Komodo Kolektif’s work and might be the dancefloor highlight of the whole LP. ‘Sundance’ follows with more Japanese motifs, recalling Haruomi Hosono’s F.O.E project. Another strong rhythmic workout suited to the floor. The environmental ambient textures return with the closing piece ‘Time 2 L’, strings, bird calls and droning synthesiser winding down the proceedings. Letting us know it’s time 2 leave?

Kaizu

Yuzo Iwata - Kaizu (BSR035) LP snippets

Andy Rantzen 'Return To The Source' provides an insight into the mysterious mind behind the man who has shone light on the Australian electronic music scene since the early 90s. Seven deep percussive heavy electronic funk jams, brimming with the beauty of hardware imperfections and pleasant surprises; making ideal tools for the daring dj looking to lead ears to a dimension where machines do the talking. Made between '97 and '20.

A1. The Blender 
A2. Return to the Source
A3. Energize (Mix 2) 
B1. Interplay 5
B2. Battery Operated
B3. Interplay 8
B4. I Am The Executioner 

Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/release/23796284-Andy-Rantzen-Return-To-The-Source

Art & Design by Cosmo Feltham.
Mastered & cut by Marco Pellegrino.

Return to the Source

Return To The Source

MD006 Andy Rantzen - Return To The Source (Lp Previews)

EXAMINING THE GOD HEAD a monthly transmission attempting to dissect and decipher celestial codes to further understand our ancestry and future...

In this chapter of sacred discovery we invite REMOTIF, a sonic hero of GODDEZZ, to take us on an introspective journey through light and unheard relics. You may also discover Remotif’s contribution to our RE:DREAM compilation ‘KOMOREBI’ within…

Elevate, resonate & perforate into paradise…
@remotif

EXAMINING THE GOD HEAD w/ Remotif

Peggs w/ Dylan Forbes - Aaja Channel 1 - 05 09 22

tim-sum w/ Sean OD - Aaja Channel 2 - 16 09 22

We are happy to welcome our dear friend, Spanish DJ/ producer NESI, one of the most exciting rising talents in the European house scene. She unveils her brand-new EP 'Make Me Feel', two-tracks highlighting her ability to craft immersive and energetic sounds for the dancefloor - having already played in Spain's best clubs alongside some of the best DJs in the game.

NESI (ES) - Make Me Feel (Extended Mix)

Ciara - Goodies (SickFlip Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Release Date: November 7, 2025
Label: storytellers
Title: Betta Ask Somebody EP (incl. dot13 Remix)
Cat: STRYD019
Mastered by @zlatnichi

Credits
@storytellers-records
@ipimusika
@dot13

IPI - Betta Ask Somebody [STRYD019]

Aaja is a multi-purpose community radio station, event space and bar. Situated along Deptford High Street, the local cultural hub hosts an eclectic mix of radio hosts, DJs and events. Open since 2018, Aaja has provided a space that has nurtured and aided the growth of creative minds and groups within South-East London and beyond.
‘A unique hi-spec sound installation that’s non-intrusive, but heavy for the heads’ 

‘An authentic melting pot, dedicated to music and culture’

www.aajamusic.com

tim-sum w/ Sean OD - Aaja Channel 2 - 16 09 22

Aaja Music