GUEST MIXES

Representing the sounds of Bristol, we are joined by the Mangoes and Melons boss A For Alpha.

Digging deep into her archive she takes us on a journey through both Dark & Speed Garage; including some exclusive music and something from her new, forthcoming label. One of the scene's hardest working artists you can regularly find her on SWU Radio for her drive time slot while running two of her own imprints.

SnS Members Mix 020 - A for Alpha

A mini mix I did for BBC in The West recently!

I like a lot of different styles around the 4x4 so I tried to incorporate as much as I could in 10 minutes! Started with a 97 UK Garage track, into some new dubby Tech House, into some unreleased Speed Garage from my label Alpha's Trip Records, into some Dark House from Interplanetary Criminal and DJ Cosworth, then finished up with some funky styled Techno!

Hope you enjoy!

BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING - A FOR ALPHA - MINI MIX

Rinse FM Podcast

EC2A with Dr Dubplate & A for Alpha - 12 January 2023

For our 44th mix, Alpha’s Trip founder, Bristol mainstay, A for Alpha joins the family ahead of her set at Madruga Festival. 

Pushing out an eclectic style of dance music releases (and her own productions), supporting vinyl culture with their mix series,  combining the old scenes of dance music with the new focusing heavily on underground 90s dance tracks.

Mix is full of dance floor stompers to get you in the mood, enjoy.  

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044: A for Alpha

SWU FM Podcast

A for Alpha Love Saves The Day - 29 April 2024

A FOR ALPHA 12.11.24

For Tapes #164, A for Alpha dives deep into a sound that has long lived in her record collection: dark, dubby, and hypnotically groovy tech house from the late 90s and early 00s.

Inspired by an inspiring summer at Love International, Houghton, and other spaces that celebrate deep listening and late-night movement, this mix is a love letter to the stripped-back, rolling energy of that era. Drawing on tracks from Nathan Coles, Terry Francis, Floorbangers, Tony Hewitt, SWAG, and seminal labels like Surreal, Wiggle, and Visitor, A for Alpha unearths a raw, tribal-tinged sound that still feels vital today.

It’s a personal journey, one that explores a side of her taste not always heard in the club, but deeply rooted in their identity as a DJ. Groovy, dark, and full of low-end weight.

Tracklist: https://www.originssound.com/os-tapes/aforalpha-mix

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Origins Tapes 164 - A for Alpha

Charles Green B2B A For Alpha - 01 December 2025

A For Alpha: NYD > NYE - 31 December 2025

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A For Alpha draws inspiration from the 90s underground scene, creating masterful sets that blend reworked classics with contemporary productions.

Her diverse sound fuses elements from House, Garage, and Techno, offering a sonic journey that transcends genres. A For Alpha's impact resonates across legendary venues and festivals from Fabric to Phonox, Glastonbury to Gottwood and beyond. She’s supported renowned artists such as Chaos in the CBD, Enzo Siragusa, D. Tiffany and more, whilst gracing stages worldwide, including a standout appearance at Berlin’s iconic Panorama Bar, a defining moment that cemented her place within the global underground circuit. She commands a bi-weekly residency on SWU.FM and runs her own imprint, Alpha's Trip.

A For Alpha recently released her debut EP on the Hardline label, a highly anticipated project that marks a significant milestone in her career. The EP takes listeners on a sonic journey, seamlessly blending 90s-inspired sounds with modern production techniques. Spanning a range of styles—from tech house and deep house to tribal and hard house—the release highlights A For Alpha's versatility and her deep connection to the roots of underground dance music. Well-received within the scene, the EP has gained widespread support and set the stage for future productions, signalling an exciting new chapter in her evolving sound.

A For Alpha's journey is a homage to the enduring spirit of the 90s underground, a fusion of past and present, echoing through the ages.