This is Part 2 of my Mystery of the Motherbeat series of DJ mixes. I’ve wanted to record this mix for a long time as a follow-up to my 2018 mix by the same name. Both are a fusion of styles used to build a psychedelic hypnotic soundscape for deep listening and personal synchronization with the heart of Motherbeat. No big hands in the air moments to speak of here, just deep mixing and some of the most beautiful records in my collection. My Journal of the Motherbeat Substack explores the selections and intentions behind this 2 hour and 19 minute mix: https://journalofthemotherbeat.substack.com/p/notes-on-a-dj-mix. The track list is below.

1. LaTour - Blue (XX Records, 1992)
2. @geotaguchi - Deep Blue  (Coymix, 2023) 
3. Caldera - 30 Friends (Freude Am Tanzen, 2022)
4. Y.M.C. - Subway (Yoshitoshi Recordings, 1998) 
5. Brian Tanseau - Relativity (Carl Craig Urban Affair Dub, 1993)
6. @satoshi_tomiie - Un Peu (Abstract Architecture, 2023)
7. @edmondsonandon - On & On (Lissoms, 2023) 
8. Cris. P - Lemon (Psy Section, 2021)
9. @dreamcycleuk - All the Things (Idle Hands, 2021) 
10. Yaw Evans - Only Spirit (GD4YA, 2022) 
11. Todd Edwards - Winter Behavior (i Records, 1995)
12. Toka Project - One Day (Filter Flow, 1999)
13. Brian Eno - Fractal Zoom  (Mary’s Birthday Mix) (Opal Records, 1992)
14. Thurlow Joyce - Varial (NAFF, 2023)
15. Hoodwink  - Trip From The Hip (Mute, 1997)
16. The Heavyweight Kru  =  The Drea-mm (Not On Label, 1999)
17. @perkopair - Prang (Numbers, 2023)
18. Way Out West - The Gift (album version) (Deconstruction, 1997)
19. Anunaku @gu_tsvi - Celeste (WHYT, 2023)
20. Head High - Break Away (Power House, 2023)
21. Kenny Dope - Tom Beat (Dopewax, 2005)
22. S.R. - Dosemeter (Ruffset Records, 2022)
23. Knopha - Corundrum (Mood Hut, 2023)
24. Molen - Molecular Machine (Flight Mode, 2023)
25. Satoshi Tomiie - Proody-106 (Phonogramme, 2023)
26. DJ Tonka - Radical Noise (Force Inc., 1995)
27. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VI (Not on Label, 1999)
28. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VII (Not on Label, 1999)
29. Transformer 2  - Fruit of Love (Profile, 1992)
30. American Freedom Train - Cab Ride (Soundbird, 1975)
31. Way Out West  - Earth (Deconstruction, 1997)

Eris Drew’s Mystery of the Motherbeat Part 2

Sofiahouse

Pre-Order: lnk.to/utshp01
Release date: 08.11.2024
Format: Digital only

00:00 First Light
03:00 Pleasure Palette
06:00 Seeking Infinity
09:00 E700 

As his Up The Stuss imprint approaches its 4th anniversary, Chris Stussy is continuing to unveil new projects that only add to his ever-growing reputation as an artist and label boss. Welcoming a wealth of global talent to date, the next release brings something special as he digs even deeper to launch the label’s Scholarship initiative - supporting new artists from across the globe with advice, mentoring, initiatives and a platform to showcase their work.

Introducing Pedro Borlado. Born in Madrid but now based in the US, the newcomer is an artist whose sound reflects an artist well beyond his years. An avid digger, embracing wide-reaching influences and pockets of genres within his sets, here he showcases his studio work for the very first time as he unveils his debut production as the first artist to release on Up The Stuss’ new sub-label with his four-track ‘First Light’ EP.

Bringing one of 2024’s most notable basslines alongside swirling synths and skippy drums, title cut ‘First Light’ sets the tone from the off. ‘Pleasure Pallet’ balances acid tones and warping sonics, while ‘Seeking Infinity’ harnesses hazy grooves and snaking percussion amongst playful arrangements. Add in closing cut ‘E700’, loaded with machine funk and pumping low-ends, and you get a stand-out debut from a name you’ll be hearing much more of in the coming years.

@pedroborlado

OUT NOW

Pedro Borlado - First Light Ep - utshp01

Tracklist + Q&A: https://bit.ly/TheMix043EDOO

For 2024’s final instalment of The Mix, @eris-drew & @octoocta provide an hour of Motherbeat-infused ecstacy

"We wanted to do a proper, 128 BPM house mix. Our very ecstatic, house energy mix. It’s going to be just over an hour, because we want it to be in that radiant space for the entire time and play some of our older favourites, as well as newer favourites from our record bag over this past year. We’re not like ‘track of the week’ DJs, when we love something, it’s getting played over the span of a few years, sometimes even 10 years."

Tracklist + Q&A

The Mix 043: Eris Drew & Octo Octa

Filing Cabinet 005

Original Song by ZEIST
@zeistmusic

Produced by ZEIST
Recorded by The Basement Project

*All Rights Reserved*

Midnight - ZEIST

Moonrise - ZEIST

Three - ZEIST

Neural Bloom - ANDI (ft. emma gs)

1. The Blessed Madonna, Daniel Wilson & Kon - Count On My Love [FFRR] 00:00
2. Riva Starr feat. Nic Hanson - (I’ll Be Your) Paradise [Snatch! Records] 04:56
3. Honey Dijon feat. Seven David Jr. - Houze (House Rebuilt Mix) [Classic Music Company] 08:15
4. Makez & Life On Planets - Give It Life [Classic Music Company] 11:46
5. Kristin Velvet - Sometimes [Arms & Legs] 17:34
6. Kiddy Smile - Spank [Glitterbox Recordings] 22:24
7. Danny Clark & Jay Benham feat. SuSu Bobien - Wondrous (Squirell Dream Re-Rub) [Stand Out Recordings] 27:06
8. Angie Stone - Wish I Didnt Miss You (Antdot & Mozambo Remix) [White Label] 32:40
9. Ketiov - Rhythm #5 [Running Back] X Switch & Andrea Martin - I Still Love You (Acapella) [Dubsided] 38:18
10. Most Rated: Girls Of The Internet feat. Anelisa Lamola - Affirmations (Dennis Ferrer Remix) [Classic Music Company] 42:05
11. Timmy Regisford feat. Lynn Lockamy - At The Club (Timmy Regisford & Adam Rios Remix) [Tribe Records] 47:51
12. Men From The Nile feat. Peven Everett - Watch Them Come (Manda Moor Remix) [Undaground Therapy] 51:55
13. Martin Solveig - I’m A Good Man (Mousse T. E Funk Mix) [Defected] 57:43
14. Avision feat. Robert Owens - Cut The Rope [Ellum] 1:02:37
15. Olav Basoski - French Kiss [Armada] 1:06:45
16. Star B - Love Will Remain [Rekids] 1:11:00
17. Trevor Rockcliffe - The Jam (2009 Remix) [Mentor Records] 1:14:08
18. Kiff VS Sandy Rivera & Hayze - FREAK [Nervous Records] 1:16:52
19. Catz N Dogz X Myst Milano - Feed My Hunger (No Shade) [Defected] 1:21:38
20. Detroit E Dancer feat. DJ Minx - Detroit (DJ Minx Homage Mix) [KMS] 1:25:53
21. Kevin Aviance X Honey Dijon - Honey (C*NTY) [Classic Music Company] 1:29:34
22. MikeQ - Asunder Break [Qween Beat] 1:35:00
23. Paisley Jenson - Work Dat [DFTD] 1:38:15
24. Belcampo - Cristoville (Ian Pooley Remix) [Lazy Days Recordings] 1:42:31
25. Gledd - Get Back [Kaninchenbau] 1:47:21
26. Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Frankie Knuckles Director’s Cut Signature Praise) [Defected] 1:51:24
27. Soul Saver - Another Day [Los Hermanos] 1:56:14

Defected Radio Show: Pride Special Hosted by Rimarkable 13.06.25

My yearly headline gig at Re:Set did not disappoint! As always, a huge shout out to the @resetboston family + @joetagessian for having me. 

Big <3 to @marelle_dj for throwing down on opening duties and getting the room buzzing.

As with most of my sets I try to traverse quite a few styles and also throw in new unreleased material I'm working on.

Enjoy!
Alex

Alex Slater - Live Mix at Re:Set 05.28.2025

Mix Requests/Bookings/Demos:
alex@solvethispuzl.com
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