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Alex Downey Live at Infinite Space - Birmingham 2022-04-02

We are blessed to welcome our first artist to our new Podcast series. We say welcome dear XDB and thanks for contributing this beautiful vinyl only mix!

XDB is Kosta Athanassiadis – German by birth and in residence, with Greek parentage. His roots are in the central German town of Göttingen. It was here that he began DJing in the early nineties; where he worked in a record shop; where he ran a radio show for five years; and the base from which he established the Metrolux record label in 2006. 

For many people, it was at this point that XDB appeared on their radar.  He has no shortage of technical skill but it’s his selection that truly shines – putting the music itself at the forefront, letting songs breathe when need be, and delivering plenty of head-scratching ‘what the hell is this track?’ moments. It’s on this that Kosta has built his reputation. 

When it comes to producing, Kosta favours a slow and steady work rate, opting to focus on quality control rather than record shop ubiquity. His DJing keeps him in the public eye, but one gets the sense that XDB prefers to operate in the shadows. There’s a refreshing lack of gimmickry to his approach – keeping it low-key allows him to be judged solely on the basis of talent. Arguably, it’s an innate quality – the way he wants to play it; the way that brings him most satisfaction, but it’s helped establish his reputation as an artist of considerable merit, winning the approval his audience and peers, alike.

Tracklist:

1. Aki Latvamäki  'Baumwolle' Goldmin Music - Gmnv011
2. Scott Grooves 'Always 001' Natural Midi NM1-45
3. SnP 500 '44' Doo DOOH20
4. Jamal Moss 'Akashic Energies' RHD-030JAMAL
5. Arbilla 'Virtual Reality' (Scan 7 rmx) Existance XIST001
6. Hector Ram 'midnight sounds' Short Attention Records SA002
7. OZY 'Sequential Dub' 66 Degrees Recordings 66D-13 
8. Ron Trent 'Love DuB' Future Vision Records FV003
9. Floppy Life 'Bassline Waves' NDATL LFLP 1/2
10. Ghoulfive 'XXX' Dolfin Records DR002
11. John Heckle 'Life On Titan' Mathematics 043
12. Paul Bennett 'One' Modernista 001
13. D-Man / Move D 'Doomscrolling' Smallville 
14. Waage & Quantal 'WQ2' Thule 028
15. Lawrence 'The Dream' Giegling LP 12
16. Random Factor 'When Daylight Fades' 2020 Vision VISLP001
17. DREESVN '1' SUED 027

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/U66Y5
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/663311-XDB
RA: https://ra.co/dj/xdb

Bookings: Uzurirecordings.com

OYE Podcast #1 XDB

It's that time for UK vs Detroit Techno Mix vol 2!
Hope you enjoy.

Vol 2

UK vs Detroit Techno Mix Vol. 2

'You Sniffed the Wrong Cat'

36/ Emerald (Past Inside the Present)
Artefakt /The West (Delsin)
ASC /Space Echo [Remix] (Horo)
Hydrangea /Half Awake (Rhythm Büro)
Luigi Tozzi /Le Grand Bleu (Hypnus)
Amandra & Karim /Soala [Dorisburg] (Tikita)
Feral /Heruka 1 (Hypnus)
Valentino Mora /Astrometric Effect (IDO)
Polygonia /Bloom (SureThing)
Ancestral Revolt /Atrukuata [Sibling Remix] (Cymawax)
Dycide /Inflation (Lowless)
Claudio PRC /Haidou (Delsin)
Function_Inland /Rhyl (Infrastructure New York)
Nthng /Last (Lobster Theremin)
Mosam Howieson  /Untitled (Silent Season)
Edanticonf /Siren (Cinematic Recordings)
Acronym /Vertical Gardens (Benthic)
AboutFace with Joshua Church  /Azadi [Surgeons Girl Remix] (AboutFace Music)

I recommend this for the full 'experience'
https://youtu.be/-4fxxJ2GnLM [video stream]

VR Feb 2023

Verdant Session 23_2  'You Sniffed the Wrong Cat'

A journey. That’s how best to describe the story of ace DJ and https://soundcloud.com/vaultwax boss https://soundcloud.com/beyun303. Her bio spans four countries in three different continents, and a family history tying her to even more diverse locales. A true globetrotting citizen of the world, she has taken in influences from a large variety of sources to inform her wide-ranging musical taste. It’s hardly a coincidence she has dropped anchor at the port of Rotterdam, a place which is defined by its diversity and by welcoming travelers from all over the world. 

A journey is also the best way to describe her addition to our podcast series. A truly eclectic mix of genres, moods and moments, we’re taking from energetic breaks and techno thumping, with hints of rave-synths, acid-basslines and plenty of percussion sprinkled in for good measure. And then, just as you think you’ve figured out what Beyun’s all about in this set, she mixes things up. We won’t spoil the ending, so you’ll just have to wait and hear what’s in store (or skip through, if you’re a party pooper). 

If you know Beyun, you know she’s bringing the goods. If you don’t, it’s about time you got acquainted with this excellent artist. Don’t miss out!

SoHaSo Podcast Series | Beyun

Breaking Convention 2023

Alex Downey - Live at Breaking Convention 2023

This is Mozhgan & Solar at An Interdimensional New Years this year at Marble Bar, directly before an interstellar set from Intergalactic Gary. Catch Mozhgan this week opening No Way Back in her inimitable mesmeric style. 

Mastered by Jim Gibbons of AVS.

Interdimensional Transmissions Podcast

IT Podcast

IT.podcast.s12e07: Mozhgan & Solar at An Interdimensional New Years

The Warsaw-based DJ and producer Earth Trax stands behind the next episode of the Shaw Cuts podcast series. With his latest album „Closer Now“ released on Lapsus Records in February of 2023, Earth Trax continues to showcase his unique sound vision as a producer in different spectrums of the electronic music cosmos. 
And you won’t be disappointed with his DJ skills either. Enjoy this stunning mix!

Shaw Cuts Podcast 037

SHAW CUTS PODCAST 037 - EARTH TRAX

Another great back to back session with Malte aka @@caldera-caldera, we always find a way to make things flow effortlessly and for our music to gel into an enjoyable adventure through electronic sounds, I really like his taste in music and his new EP on @nummer is killer - definitely one to check! (I’ll be stocking at Temple of Vinyl).
https://soundcloud.com/nummer/sets/numm12-caldera-5d-worlds-1
We ended up keeping the tempos low and the vibes laid back for most of the mix, there are some really lush deep cuts on there, unconventional rhythms, moving melodies, psychedelic touches and some uncelebrated underground gems for you to enjoy. 
Check it out> 
https://soundcloud.com/1btn/voyage-de-lux-with-alex-downey-b2b-caldera-23082023?in=alex-downey/sets/radio-shows-24
https://www.mixcloud.com/1btn/voyage-de-lux-with-alex-downey-b2b-caldera-23082023/

01 @farron - Shin Sheath | Kimochi
02 A Visiting Link - Link 0-9 | A Visiting Link
03 Lost Sector - The Web (Dub Mix) | Fishtank
04 Sonar Audio Research - The Aquarium | Sonar Audio Research
05 Deep Nalström @phil_nalstrom - Perpetual Motion | @nummer Music
06 @low-tape - Romancelectro | @weregoingdeep
07 Darren Nye - Great Tartaria | Magnonic Signals
08 @nicolacruz - Naeku (Multi Culti Micro Dub) | multiculti
09 RAMZi @phubu - Balmi | FATi Records @user-108882844-13163959
10 The Ambientist - Free | Reality Used To Be A Friend Of Mine
11 @plaid - Diddymousedid | @warp-records
12 Kaiji @hvl - Skalpel | Kimochi
13 @cafe-de-la-jungle - Curupira | @fromalostplace
14 The Ambientist - Believe (Vocal Mix) | Reality Used To Be A Friend Of Mine
15 Estelle Montenegro @kenneth-graham - Infussion | Electrolux
16 @ck_sounds - Spatial Dynamics | No Hands
17 Sam @brickel & @dashiell - Run Out Groove | @animalia-label
18 Avalon - Linked (@move-d Remix) | SSR
19 Igors Vorobjovs @igorsv & @voidcells - 1 | @blindallies
20 Function - Aeternum (Meridian) | @infrastructure-new-york
21 @sepehr-a - Abandoned Ecstasy (XTC Mix) | @planeteuphorique
22 @naturalelectronicsystem - Rituale | @delsinrecords
23 @jwynters - Ancient Tones (@caldera-caldera Remix) | @ornate-music
24 @adamcurtain - Noticed | @lapserecords
25 Gabriola @spiritmirrormix - Theta Flute | @magicwire
26 @maara - Spiral 2 The Other Side | @x-kalay
27 @connectwithmammo - Plate | Nduja
28 @@caldera-caldera - Martino Fantasma | @nummer Music
29 @polygonia - Mind Alteration | Bambe @bambounou
30 @farron - Title Sum | Kimochi

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Voyage de Lux with Alex Downey b2b Caldera - 23.08.2023

recorded at live at Charlie & Joss Invites.... four and half hours on a Sunday night in the brilliant Garage Noord. I always have a wicked time whenever I play in Amsterdam, but the venue, crowd, sound, friends from home and special Sunday night vibe made this one something else.... x

jane fitz live at garagenoord dec 2019

@myles-mac is perhaps best known as co-founder and curator of trusted electronic music platform and mix series @melbourne-deepcast, but his list of credentials stretches much longer than that. A fixture of Melbourne’s underground for the past decade, Myles has cemented his reputation as a respected DJ and curator through both Melbourne Deepcast and his famed Lost Weekend club nights. His eclectic and diverse selections - both as an individual DJ and as one half of the 90s house duo Project 95 (@proj95) - have meanwhile earned him space on lineups across Australia and overseas. 

While Myles, like many of us, has found a sense of calm in downtempo and ambient music the last few months, in his Patterns of Perception 75 he switches gears. Here, Myles seamlessly fuses some of his favourite fast, spacey techno and energised broken rhythms with moments of pure, atmospheric euphoria. The resulting hour and a half feels like a triumphant return to the club: offering both a brief escape from our current moment and a much needed reminder of the energy that can only be created by a dance floor in full flow.

Links:
@myles-mac
https://www.facebook.com/mylesmac
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/mylesmac

@melbourne-deepcast
https://www.facebook.com/Melbourne.Deepcast
https://www.melbournedeepcast.net/

Patterns of Perception 75 - Myles Mac

Alex Downey has been supporting the UK electronic underground movement as a DJ, record-shop manager and now radio presenter for nearly 20 years. Based in Brighton on the south coast of England, he is arguably the city's most prominent purveyor of all things Techno, where he is a regular fixture at the premier high profile events, alongside acts such as Underground Resistance and Derrick May.  
As the main driving force behind the counter at Brighton's highly respected and much-missed [covert] record store & web-site, he was instrumental in bringing quality Techno & House to the city - and beyond, developing along the way a boundless knowledge, vast record collection and infectious passion for the music that's unmatched by most. 
His musical taste & experience speaks for itself and his nocturnal activities behind the decks have earned him much respect and a great reputation amongst the global electronic community. He has been invited to perform at many key events such as ‘Free-rotation’ in Wales,'The Big Beat Boutique' & 'Stompa-phunk' in Brighton, 'Retro_vert' & 'Wiggle' in London, ‘Labyrinth’ festival & ‘Haus-Tek’ in Tokyo, and at many other far-flung destinations, hundreds of smaller parties and long-forgotten club nights that rocked hard, and kept the lifeblood of the scene pumping. He is currently resident DJ at 'Our Friends Electric' in Brighton as well as the 'Split' / 'B A L A N C E' parties in London where he has recently shared the stage with Red-shape, Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Luke Slater and Carl Craig, to name a few. You can also hear him spin on the ‘Split Show’ - a globally syndicated online radio show with a large number of keen listeners worldwide that he co-presents alongside techno legend Ben Sims.
Alex’s energetic style and enthusiasm for all things deep & electronic are sure to bring some magic to the party and are matched only by his razor-sharp DJ skills. One of the UK’s treasures, solidly and confidently attending to business while other media-hyped storms have come and gone.

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