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This week we have the amazing British duo Kotu on mix duties with something slow and melancholic showcasing their outstandingly rich sound!

Kotu: www.facebook.com/wearekotu/
Soundcloud: @k-o-t-u
Oleeva Records: @oleeva-records

TASCAM DR-05

HMWL Podcast 229 - Kotu

For years now Xinobi has been the staple of the Portuguese electronic music scene, dominating that deep house and techno sound has seen him make a mark not only in his own country but right across Europe and further afar. Despite Xinobi’s appetite for devouring various sounds and genres, there is a unique watermark and consistency to his output, due not least to his musical and arrangement-based skills. His recent current creative output has led to constant stream of singles over the last couple of years. A process that started back in 2018 with ‘Dance to Hits’ released on his own ever influential Discotexas, and has included releases on other labels such as MoBlack and Radiant. With a new album, his first since 2017’s highly acclaimed ‘On The Quiet’, currently in the works, the idea of a retrospective was born, a collection of singles to bring us up to date, entitled ‘A Collection of Xinobi Dance Songs’, it collects the intervening time between albums, as he heads back in to the studio to complete work on his highly anticipated next full length release.

HMWL Podcast 230  - Xinobi

Sarkis Mikael is a global ambassador for deep and melodic house music based in Los Angeles, and has taken crowds from Miami to Dubai on journeys of physical abandon and inner discovery via his thumping, therapeutic, globally-influenced rhythms and melodies. 

Sarkis’ releases on The Soundgarden, Sol Selectas, Underyourskin, Hoomidaas, Dream Culture and other labels of note touch dance music’s subterranean reaches, drawing out the listener’s emotional core through organic instrumentation and synthetic exploration.

As founder of Deep House LA and co-founder of NCTRNL Records, Sarkis has worked to establish a foundational community for deep house through his conviction that the right beats and the right state of mind can heal and transform us.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sarkis_mikael

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VKDqQ9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarkis.mikael/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarkis.Mikael/
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/sarkis-mikael/623900 
Website: https://www.sarkismikael.com

HMWL Podcast 231 - Sarkis Mikael

This week we have a mix from Tunisian DJ and founder of @listentorofd  @medazizbenameur with a beautiful melodic mix.

Tracklist: 
NODO, Mule (ARG) - Ambar (Original Mix)
Nodo - Moruq (Original Mix) (soon on Listen To ROFD Free DL)
NODO, Mule (ARG) - Azahar (Lucefora Into The Wild Mix)
ID-ID
ID-ID
Valdovinos - C Moon (Original Mix)
Travertia - Vei Original Mix
Travertia - Turiya
about : river - Silver Dusk (Volen Sentir Retouch)
V-Sag - Nisos (RIGOONI Remix)
Ilias Katelanos - Secret Flower (Original Mix)
Monkey Safari - Safe (Original Mix)

HMWL Podcast 232 - Med Aziz

We have the very talented Amir Telem as our guest for this week!!

Amir is an Israel based DJ and Producer. He is a yoga and meditation instructor and is creating deep, dark and melodic techno music, which is implemented with spiritual messages from the Vedas (the ancient wisdom of yoga).
His musical mood is sometimes dark, sometimes bright ; sometimes slow and sometimes fast, but will always touch your hearts. 

RELEASED ON:
Kindisch | Motek | Pipe & Pochet | Art-Vibes | Manual | Harabe | Baikal-Nomads | Movement | Wildfang | Trndmsk Records | Grrreat | Aftertech | Stellar Fountain | Massive Harmony | The Purr | Wanderlust Musika | Supermatic | Closing-Sounds
with many 2020's Upcomings as on: Perspectives-Digital, HMWL, ICONYC, LOOT, Camel-Riders, Wildfang, Massive Harmony and Take Away.

Free Download

HMWL Podcast 233 - Amir Telem

Hailing from Copenhagen Denmark, Disfunctional Disco has been a key player in the Copenhagen house scene for many years now, both as a DJ, playing all venues in Copenhagen, and all over the world, alongside many of the top names in the scene, but also as one half of Kulturshot, who has brought many legendary parties to Copenhagen, Geneva and Paris.

Teaming up with long time friend Be Svendsen, working alongside his team, he has a stronger bond than ever to the music scene.

His music and his DJ sets are journeys into the deep, trippy and sexy side of housemusic, always with the party and the crowd in mind, you are sure to have a blast on the dancefloor!!

HMWL Podcast 234 - Disfunctional Disco

Buy Meeshoo "Culprit" EP - https://www.beatport.com/release/teleport/3011405

"Meeshoo is Mikhail Maksimov, a producer from Murmansk in the far North of Russia. A big fan of analogue gear, modern and vintage synths, drum machines, he also combines a love for rare samples found in movies & TV in his productions. 10 years ago he produced under the moniker Mikel Back with vinyl releases on Saasfee (Germany), Modelisme (France) to name a few. In 2016 the latest alias Meeshoo was launched and promptly saw his work released on some of the finest north-american labels around, including King Street Sounds / Nite Grooves, Nervous NYC, Miguel Migs' Salted Music, Kolour Recordings, Nordic Trax, Akbal Music and LA-based iconic label Culprit. In 2018 he launched his own vinyl-only label Telekinesis.

HMWL Podcast 235 - Meeshoo

@strangertourists is a duo formed by two friends who met by chance. They explore the melodic, melancholic and emotive side of underground house music.

HMWL Podcast 236 - Stranger Tourists

Tim Andresen is the founder and label owner of What Happens and co-owner of the UK-based Savoir Faire Musique. He is also the co-owner of Culture Box widely regarded Denmark's leading electronic music venue. But what really brought him to the limelight was his consistent output of production and DJ sets. 
From a background of playing in his hometown in the late eighties to promoting highly successful parties in clubs and warehouses in the nineties and early 00s, he gained an enviable following. That brought him to touring and  playing some of the planet’s most mythic dance floors and festivals.

Some words from Tim: Close your eyes and fly away to a musical paradise. 100 minutes of deep grooves through to lush sounds and dreamy soundscapes. Music is not just a luxury to be enjoyed in free time but also a necessity to our spiritual and physical survival in this strange period of time.

Website www.timandresen.com
Facebook www.facebook.com/TimandresenDK
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tim_andresen/
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/tim-andresen

HMWL Podcast 237 - Tim Andresen

Following the release of Crimsen's amazing collaboration with Feyln Feat. Oliver Wickham "Grey Skies, Crimsen is on the podcast duties!

Crimsen is about the groove. His basslines are undeniable. His productions are full, lively and sexy. He’s a producer that knows the studio and knows the dance floor – the guy knows what works. His production career started in the refined world of chill-step under the influence of Phaeleh. After taking cues from producers like Nathan Barato, Jamie Jones and Manuel de la Mare, Crimsen’s upcoming musical output in 2018 grows out of tech-house into new worlds. He plans more ‘song’ focused arrangements and is currently experimenting with the introduction of other genres into his electronic music work. “I’m just looking to pack more excitement into the tracks”. Crimsen approaches his DJ sets with the mindset and disposition of a producer. His energy is embodied in his full control of the sound pouring forth from the speakers as he works loops and sound effects into the sets. Playful samples and memes from current events make appearances when he takes the controls in the booth, adding an element of edge to the Crimsen club vibe. Born in India, raised in Qatar and Kuwait, Crimsen now calls Toronto home. He has conducted the dance floors of CODA, One Loft, Electric Island and Circus in Montreal. His records under his former artist alias “FunkXRish” have been released by Smiley Fingers, Chapeau Music and Claps Records. And so from these wide influences, for Crimsen it always comes back to the groove. And that’s music to everyone’s ears.

HMWL Podcast 238 - Crimsen

One hailing from the highest mountains, living in the wilderness and overcoming his struggles to survive, takes on an adventure with his elephants to dust off his past - reaching out for new ambitions.
The other originated from the deepest oceans, shifting dark, towering clouds to a glowing red, while the sky transforms into a fascinating palette of colors - changing each and every day.
Two branded individuals, crossing paths at 48° 0′ N, 8° 0′ O, merging into a project of an extraordinary sound, produced and shared for the people, who need it.
„Flowers on Monday“ is an unexpected gesture or a hug from a stranger - our small gift, when you’re going through a rough time.
Music with a soothing foundation and a magical finish - one that implements our appreciation for the little things, which imprint themselves in your heart and memory. Our life energy, in a world filled with tension and pressure.
Build out of electronica with organic roots, in form of live instruments and vocals, this project transfers it’s listeners to forgotten places, to let them dream away

Tracklist:
01 Pippi_Ciez_Idd_Aziz Riziki(Lost_Desert_Remix)
02 Rentø - Meteora (Nōpi Extended Remix)
03 Magnum (Powel Remix)
04 Same Light feat Beyries (Erdi Irmak_Remix)
05 atalkingdrum  Net Gran Its ft. Niña indigo (Nohan Remix) 
06 Bodaishin & Izhy - Samatha (Death on the Balcony Remix)
07 DSF - Kouloury - (Urmet K Remix) 
08 Double Touch Feat. Reigan - Wide Eyed (Flowers on Monday Remix) 
09 Phoesy - Cosmic Sunday (VieL Remix) 
10 Nau Leone & Yarni - Let It Ride - (Flowers on Monday Remix)

HMWL Podcast 239 - Flowers on Monday

@regndans is a dreamy tribal house project that is at ease on the border between organic and electronic harmonies. The signature sound is built on ethnic percussion and flamenco guitar, merging with the heavy basslines of downtempo house music.

HMWL Podcast 240: Regndans

Squire’s ‘Birdie’ EP drops on Mobilee Friday, get it here: https://www.beatport.com/release/birdie/3133662

Barcelona DJ/Producer Jaime Algersuari captivates audiences with his heartfelt melodies and attracts prestigious labels worldwide for his releases.
In the last 12 months alone, he’s released on notable imprints like Mobilee, Einmusika, Get Physical, All Day I Dream… each track brimming with originality but with a sound that is quintessentially Squire. His remix of Rodriguez Jr. ‘Haussmann’ established him further as a versatile multitalented artist. He approaches music with a full heart and intent focus,
whether DJ sets, or the live streams he has been delivering through lockdown
(ABRACADABRA, Beatport for Beirut, Patterns On Air), while time in his studio has resulted in two new EPs in Autumn 2020 (Mobilee and Do Not Sit…) and the launch of his own label, Anims (December 2020).
DJing since aged 15 in Ibiza, competing with his friends to see whose tracks got the crowd dancing the most, the charismatic artist has jazz in his soul and rhythm in his heart. After a childhood surrounded by music, family trips to the White Isle from age 13 developed his music and his record collection.
Whilst displaying consistent style and flair in both life and music, Squire’s sound has evolved, soaking up inspiration from and acknowledging diverse traditions and genres. His music spans melodic house to deep to organic, and while delivering stunning instrumentals and catchy vocal hooks, he wins the support of tastemaker DJs from BLOND:ISH to Dixon.
From his previous life as the youngest Formula One racer of his time, his Bridges for Music Paris to Amsterdam bike ride, or his desert track ride through the Sahara, Squire puts his all into every one of his passions. Even in this shadowy time, he shines.

HMWL Podcast 241 - Squire

Pippi Ciez born Birmingham England of Spanish heritage is an experienced producer, DJ, audio engineer & Co owner of Inward Records with @SparrowandBarbossa & @ST53FromWithin. His mysterious frequencies, percussive drums and other worldly sounds seem to take you on spiritual journeys through beautiful electronic soundscapes. Working with instrument players worldwide bringing together real electronic orchestrated pieces. Find Flute from Johan Pourbaix, African vocals of Idd Aziz, Tabla of Mendi Mohinder Singh, Hindustani vocals of Srinath Raghavan and so many more, immensely talented artists collaborating with Pippi to infuse more of an organic sound.

Just returning from living in India where he toured Asia & was teaching audio engineering & music production he is now back in the studio composing his future sound he is calling ‘World Music” Pippi has been keeping himself very busy in the lab with signings to Behrouz's label Do Not Sit, 'Shiva Tales Ep' out Autumn 2020, along with being the new face at Lee Burridge's All Day I Dream label with his 'Riziki' Ep releasing Summer 2020.

2020 is seeing him collaborating with veterans of the sound, Behrouz, Lost Desert, Idd Aziz & many more getting supported by All Day I Dream's, Lee Burridge, & Afro King Black Coffee has certainly woken people up to the sound of Pippi Ciez & inward Records.

Follow The Artist and Label Here: @pippiciez @inwardrecords

HMWL Podcast 242 - Pippi Ciez

The set was recorded at the open air venue "Schroedingers" in the city of Hamburg Germany. Everybody was seated and it was strictly forbidden to dance due to the very strict Covid regulations. We played our own productions only and focussed on the more calm tracks we made to keep the people seated somehow. It feels a bit strange to perform and play dance music while the crowd is not allowed to dance. It was different but fun and everybody really appreciated and celebrated the music in their very own way.

HMWL Podcast 243: The Glitz

Rowee tells the story of a deeper soul.

A cold journey on a grey day, during which naughty rays of sun, time to time, penetrate through the clouds and touch your soul. Rowee is the collision of his and your soul, united as one, through music.

Drawing on an impressive analogue studio that ranges from Moogs to Modulars Synths, Rowee’s distinctive mark is definitely his sensibility. He doesn’t just play music, he creates images and dreams. But be assured, he can make you live an experience and get you fired up at the same time.

His vision is portrayed as a mystical journey made by hypnotic grooves, soaring pads and harmonies that cast a scent of nostalgia and sweet melancholy to his sound, with a foot firmly on the dancefloor. Rowee will cradle you in a pure and intimate embrace of real vibrations.

Sway to his music to make this merger possible.

Tracklist:
Underher & Just Emma - Voyageur ft. Hansom Eli (Rowee Remix)
Tibi Dabo - The Distance We Share
Gigee - Lullaby
Tibi Dabo - Komorebi
Underher - Triggered (Lunar Plane Remix)
Foreign Guest - Agnus Dei feat. Guzy
One Of Vas - Laugh Loudly
Ole Biege - The Glow
Fritz Kalkbrenner & Ben Bohmer - Where The Roads Collide
Jody Wisternoff, James Grant - Dapple
Underher & Just Emma - No Return, No Escape (Bonfante Remix)

HMWL Podcast 245 - Rowee

Alvaro's relation with music starts early, as at the age of 5 he started to learn music through the violin. From then on, his interest in music increased day by day, opening his mind for another styles out of classical music but without leaving his violin aside. Influence of his classical studies in Alvaro’s music is huge, giving big importance to melodic elements on his productions and sets. The idea of making a link between classical and electronic music has been constantly on his mind so he supports his sets playing live violin.

Playing most of the times with versatile selections, Alvaro’s sets are always riding in between different styles of music. This time he created a journey with music from talented artists as Bodaishin, Jean Vayat, Andreas Balicki, Bona Fide, Phoesy or Evren Furtuna in between others, and add some of his own unreleased productions.

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alvarosuarezmusic/                                             
Soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/alvarosuarezmusic
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alvarosuarezmusic/
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/alvarosuarezmusic

HMWL Podcast 244: Alvaro Suarez

OCULA has quite rapidly become one of the premiere names in house music. After a rapid rise to prominence with back-to-back releases on deadmau5’s epochal label mau5trap, the Staffordshire, UK native has quickly made a mark with his blend of moving, organic melodic house. He draws inspiration from the iconic soundscapes and sonic innovations of Jon Hopkins and the crisp, melodic nostalgia of deadmau5, amongst others. His intimately addictive sound quickly became a mainstay at Lane 8’s imprint This Never Happened. Official remixes for Gabriel and Dresden, Le Youth and Lane 8 himself are amongst the many staples of OCULA’s expansive discography, which includes showcases on iconic labels Future Classic, Anjunabeats and Colorize. 

His signature sound is underpinned by dancefloor-staple synthwork but there’s so much more to his work than meets the ear. His artistic maturity shines through his songwriting - showcasing distinctively organic inspirations and a warm, skilful style. He embraces glorious textural expanses and a personal, soulful touch – demonstrated with class and efficacy on his viral “Summit” EP in 2020. 

He crafts a captivating mix of lush soundscapes and intricately woven melodies, with a discography that shows an emotional depth that is distinctive amongst his contemporaries. From jubilant to melancholic, brooding to hopeful, OCULA’s brand of emotive alchemy has earned him widespread acclaim across the world of dance music. Above and Beyond, Camelphat and Radio 1's Phil Taggart are amongst the plethora of icons to have thrown their weight behind OCULA, and his name has been popping up on tentative touring schedules rapidly. Expect to see plenty of OCULA in 2021, as he continues to entrance electronic enthusiasts with his sharp, spectacular musical touch.

1.     OCULA – Tephra
2.     Lane 8 – Undercover feat. Matthew Dear
3.     OCULA – ID
4.     Rezident – In Our Dreams
5.     Lane 8 – The Gift (OCULA Remix)
6.     thomfjord – Intrastellar
7.     OCULA – Ember
8.     OCULA – ID
9.     OCULA – ID
10.  Monkey Safari – Safe
11.  OCULA - ID

HMWL Podcast 247 - OCULA

@mikalaton Mikal Aton is a Dj from Berlin who is versatile in different genres of electronic music. He made already music in his cradle with his little rattle :P
Later on, he played in clubs and on festivals like Fusion or Garbicz for many years, as well doing beautiful mixtapes for podcasts.

For HMWL podcast he stitches together organic and melodic tracks from the midtempo side . Expect a journey which is both: closely woven but full of different colors, shapes and surprises.

HMWL Podcast 246 - Mikal Aton

Chambord is a talented duo of DJs & producers. Their musical universe is
eclectic: melodious sounds influenced by world music but also more electronic and hypnotic atmospheres.
These music lovers based in Paris have already proven themselves in France and internationally throught dj sets and lives performances in festivals, nightclubs, private events. They communicate through their music a warm energy, a unique vibe, making each set an special journey.
During their musical projects, they’ve collaborated with renowned artists such as Blond:ish, Sabo, Robbie Akbal, Maga, Pablo Fierro, Carlita, Derun, Wild Dark.

Tracklist:
-Lose Your Love (PK Mix) - Le Carousel
- Children Memory In The Park - Hole Box
- Chambord Remix ID
- Acid Dream - Segg
- Myd - Together we Stand (Chambord Remix)
- Jaalex - Suya (Chambord Remix)
- Unbreakable (Madota Remix)- UNDERHER
- Deep Filip - Don't You (Roderic Remix)

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