pi pi pi curator deep creep steps up for a guest curation on the Rhythmic Culture mix series, shining a light on two standout artists from New York City and offering a glimpse into the sounds shaping the city’s forward-thinking musical landscape. First up is Connor Wrong.

deep creep: "Sometimes it feels like I’m swimming in a sea of new releases coming from every direction—but Connor Wright’s latest EP, Chlorine, is a refreshing plunge into the world of focused, modern euphoric breaks.

I first heard it during a b2b with adobeprincess at Public Records and have been obsessed ever since. As someone who loves letting a long track ride out, “Post Namen” still leaves you wanting more. I’m genuinely excited to see what’s ahead for them this year."

@connorwrong

RC:151 Connor Wrong

Accidental Meetings resident and Bristol-based i-sha plays styles grounded in the dubwise principles of negative space, physical pressure and adventurous sonics, drawing on selections with abrasive noise and thunderous rhythms as much as delicate mantras and plaintive phrases.

@i_sha_vaz  


“Shadow Verse w/ i-sha” [28.05.25]

Sarkawt Hamad     20:00-21:00
Sarkawt Hamad is a DJ whose sets strike a rare balance: they are melodic and grooving narratives that activate a dancefloor’s collective body, but also press the dancer to really listen, to hear a wild range of textures, timbres, bliss and grit. With a fully-rounded sound ranging from leftfield- and dub-techno to sparkling house to breakbeat-derived bumpers, the sum total is a kind of mesmerizing sublime – both eerie and blissful, alien and loving. Threads of vocal samples are often woven in and out, and pivots from chugging bass to bright and weightless terrains animate the seamless progression. In the artist’s own words, each set is built as a layering of moods and dynamics.

Han     21:00-22:00
Dub, house and weird afterhours stuff, Hengaw likes it all messy, dancy and deep. Long-time Echobox morning host, now with a set full of club tracks. 

CTCE w/ Sarkawt Hamad and Hengaw - 7th July 2025

For the newest instalment, i'm really happy to welcome the incredible Brussels-based AliA (@aliamusicc). The local mainstay is a regular on Kiosk radio and runs her own label - @artisjokrecords. Alyah, better known as AliA,  has an exciting & unique approach to dj'ing. She is known for her blend of contemporary club music with jazz, classical and experimental sounds. 

I find AliA's musical outputs incredibly refreshing - the kind of artist who reminds you what a really good DJ can do - they can present genres & sounds to you that you'd otherwise maybe not typically explore, in a new and exciting way. For her Animix, Alyah has gone for an intensely chill blend of ambient & immersive music, with minimal, glitchy, dub techno, jazz, classical sounds and more.

Thank you so much for the mix Alyah <3 

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy Seven: AliA

@ephemeral_objects

Tracklist:
XENIA REAPER - us333
ephemeral objects - ID
shjva - Outer Jungle
Apok - Xe Gama
ephemeral objects & Laine Butler - ID
Maara - Der She Goes
Andy Martin - Selva Lacandona
Andy Garvey - Mastermind (Deep Mix)
Sunju Hargun & Konduku - Mekong
Pteron - Face Off
Maude Vôs - Visceral Vessel (Martini Remix)
Malesa - Diablo
shakti - arya
IHA - Codei (Captivate Remix)
Carré - Clicked
XENIA REAPER - BOUSSINESQ APPROXIMATION
ephemeral objects - ID
VASE & XENIA REAPER - loqt

Insider Trading 008 w/Ephemeral Objects

Live recording of kaydi's (@kaydiii) DJ set from the second edition of "read the room" at The Burrow (Bangalore) on 26 July 2025. This event marked the debut of a powerful new Funktion-One sound system, rigged up in The Burrow for the very first time. Listen back to kaydi's genre-fluid bpm-fluid opening set that showcases the depth and breadth of the sound system. 

read the room 002 [26 July 2025]: #1 kaydi

The recording is from a night at Ohm back in March put on by Kontinuum and New World Dysorder. I remember feeling so comfortable with the space and the crowd who were up for good sound system pushing fun going freely through everything from d&b and elektro to freetek and jungle. Also shoutout to Ohm for always providing a solid vinyl setup!
---- @abnama

subglow/Live 5: Abnama @ Ohm

For #180, and in conjunction with his brand new Animalia EP that is officially out today - here's Sub Basics, UK based producer, with a mix made up of 100% of his own productions.

Tom aka Sub Basics has been humbly putting music into the world via Temple of Sound , Modern Hypnosis and more, for the last few years.  Personally, when I first discovered his tunes a while back, it was a no brainer to work with him on an EP. His  music somehow sits at the perfect junction of so many different genres, moods and styles I enjoy. A versatile and prolific producer. Super happy to welcome him to the Animalia family.

Thanks so much Tom.

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Animix One Hundred & Eighty: Sub Basics

Bad Boi

Built from the rhythm of a basketball bounce and a snap. Emotional electronica with a breathing, chest-shaking sub – one of my proudest low-end moments.

Never Leave Me (Original Mix)

LULLABY (ukg type shi) - "ynpvrple mix" ;%%£$

for all bookings please email apollobluemusic@gmail.com
Thanks for listening :))
Music: https://apollosparadise.bandcamp.com
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Releases: @clubdesigns @berlinhousemusic @clipp_art 
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previously: @kalibomusic https://kalibo.bandcamp.com/
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Joel Jasper - the Vancouver based DJ and producer aka APOLLO (A Place Of Love Lives On). Genre-bending electronic that touches the soulful and celestial. His life affirming selections are guaranteed to leave a smile on your face. Releasing on Vancouver imprint Club Designs, Berlin House music and clipp.art out of Australia. Resident host of “Insider Trading” on Subtle radio and one quarter of the much-loved  local collective “Wax When You Want”. His sounds cover heartwarming house, searing techno, uplifting UKG, flashes of bass, two step and electro that will put the sound system to work.