wow love this! any chance for an id @nathankofi?

Animix One Hundred & Forty Seven: Nathan Kofi

@richard-akingbehin
Refuge Worldwide co-founder and programmer Richard Akingbehin joined me in celebrating 200 episodes of Passing Notes. Originally founded in 2015 as a fundraising platform, Refuge Worldwide launched in 2021 as an independent community station broadcasting 24/7 from their home in Neukolln. Although somewhat newly ‘On Air’ and providing an internationally loved artist to airway connection, Refuge remains, at its core, a community platform. Refuge prioritises amplifying the voices of marginalised artists, continues its community outreach efforts, connects people to current affairs and provides a space for community to share, grow and learn. There’s no doubt that Refuge Worldwide remains aligned with its foundational ethos: to foster unity in the community.

Beyond the Berlin-based broadcaster, Richard’s contributions to the world of music are multifaceted and far reaching. As a versatile DJ, Richard has made appearances spanning the breadth of the European club and festival scene (think Waking Life, Berghain, Melt and more). Richard also lovingly curates the Kynant record label which showcases the experimental sides of ambient, dub and techno. Notably, Richard kicked off his sublabel ‘Kyant Ex’ with a release from Passing Notes favourite, UK experimental band O Yuki Conjugate’s. When he’s not playing, programming or curating music, Richard connects listeners with artists through storytelling - His journalistic prowess, often demonstrated in the form of longform interviews and articles, often grace the pages and readers of heavyweight publications such as Resident Advisor.

Richard Akingbehin - PN 200

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Amsterdam local @nathankofi up for #147. A very well respected member of the Amsterdam team and part of the legendary De School team, Nathan has a range of musical pursuits worth noting. 

We originally connected in 2019 when he invited me for my first ever radio show in Europe, a stream on Red Light Radio for his old radio show. He's also an important member of the lovely @delichting record label which has a suit of beautiful releases. His own dubby, dreamy productions have been showcased on the label & a range of others too! 

So happy to have you in the series - thanks Nathan! <3

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Utrecht based producer, live artist and ISOTOOP label head, @vandmusic, joined me for episode 305 of Passing Notes.

Collaboration is a central feature of Vand’s story so far - his fast growing list of celebrated collaborative projects include VOAL (Vand + Shoal) as well as releases alongside Passing Notes alumni Alfred Czital and of course Bas Dobbelaer. Across these projects you’ll find disparate sounds brought together by meeting of the minds and production prowess. His release with Alfred Czital ‘P.J.M’ on Harmoney Rec unsurprisingly showcases a colourful club-ready side, with sounds punctuated by breaks and nostalgic 90s undertones. VOAL turns to the cooler side of the pillow with deeper shades of forward thinking, sometimes slo-mo and always transfixing techno. His work with Bas Dobbelaer shines with crisp percussion and shimmery dub-like textures, exemplified in the 2019 standout (and a personal favorite) release ‘Laren’ on Something Happening Somewhere. An exciting remix collection followed in 2023 - a release that also touched my soul and featured heavily on my radio rotations. Further to Vand’s recorded works include live performances at notable events like the Mostra Festival and La Nature, where he performed a 3-hour improvisational live set with Shoal and queniv.

With each collaborative project, solo work or live set a piece of the Vand puzzle is revealed, illuminating Vand’s versatility, keen ear for detail and finessed approach sound design. Above all Vand remains disarmingly humble.

Vand - PN 305

And with Komorebi Music Festival just around the corner, music (played loud) will be setting the rhythm for the months ahead.

We're thrilled and honored to kick off a new season of our special podcast series with an exceptional guest: Rosa.

Originally from Den Bosch (NL), Rosa found creative ways to thrive after dark—organizing free outdoor parties and founding the collective Rooibosch. Later, she launched Draaisessies in Tilburg, a community space offering free DJ and music production lessons to local youth.
Her musical style fuses a wide range of rhythms and genres: delivering bass-heavy, percussion-driven tracks for the club floor, while her radio show Work in Progress on Operator explores warm, experimental sounds for more laid-back listening.

We couldn't have wished for a better artist, vibe, or energy to make the ground shake and get you in the mood to move.
This set is a powerful ride through a polyrhythmic universe, handled with precision, speed, and dynamic control. A masterfully woven network of sounds that pulls you into total immersion.

Enjoy listening in headphones, (always) better on a sound system, at full volume. 
Have fun, dance a lot.

Rosa #1 - Komorebi Podcast Series

Welcoming the lovely Refuge Worldwide co-founder and dub-master @richard-akingbehin to the Animix series this week, with a beautiful journey of minimal house infused with his signature dub styles.

Clear in his DJ'ing, but also his work with @refugeworldwide, and his immaculately curated label, @kynant-records, Richard is an all-round classy selector, and a champion of community. Through his various outputs, his deep & considered knowledge and taste shines. 

Richard always impresses me with the diversity of moods he presents via his DJ'ing, hybrid collaborations with legend Tikiman, b2bs with other legends like livwutang, and his label - a diversity that's always strung together with his incredibly distinctive psychedelic, soothing dub formula. 

Thanks for the mix Richard <3

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