DJ, producer, and breakbeat aficionado Eddy Kennedy AKA Kessler, made the jump from Belfast to Rotterdam in pursuit of a fresh challenge in 2020. Little did he know that the challenge would be a global pandemic to rock his (and everyone’s) world.

Born and raised in Belfast, Kennedy is known for his club nights Footwork which has seen him curate line-ups within the realm of electro, breaks & bass-driven techno across dance floors in the UK and Europe. Something of a homegrown hero, he has previously performed at AVA, Shine and Twitch in Belfast, held a residency with Manchester-based Limbo Radio as well as releasing high-energy music that tap deep into the traditions of UK bass culture for Belfast’s Born Sleepy record label and a string of heads down EPs on imprints like Shall Not Fade and Club Glow in the past year. 

Most recently Kessler has been getting in touch with exploring his new home and what it has to offer, with an EP scheduled to drop on Desert Sound Colony’s eyes down Holding Hands label ahead of his Boiler Room debut at AVA this September, the future is looking bright for Kessler. We caught up with him ahead of his homecoming, he has provided us with a typically bumping mix that presents a window into his musical world. Check out the full interview on our website:

Kessler - Vrieselaan
Andrea - Sarec
Nova Cheq - Detached
The Subdermic - All Shapes & Sizes
Overmono - BMW Track
J. Wax - I Said
Atrice - FKX82000
Elad Magdasi & Sinfol - Drum Spirit
Skee Mask - CZ3000 Dub
Adam Pits - Azure Crest
Drexciya - Black Sea (Aqualung Version)
Lag - Twitch
D-Nite - Dive
Kessler - Lotus
Samurai Breaks & Private Caller - Power Hour
Kessler - Ard Crew
BroDawg ManDude - Out Ya System (Decent Damage Remix)
Nova Cheq - FUK.GOV.UK
Thugwidow - The Sacrifice
Dip Shim - Yard Stalkers
Nova Cheq - Dopamine Domain
440hz - Shiba
DJ Y - Modern Wank

AVA MIX OO2 – Kessler

2 and a half hours (ish) warming up for Stenny on 23rd April. This felt like a really special show for many reasons, and I haven't felt like I've connected like this in a while. 

All sorts in this and I hope you enjoy x

Zaltsman W/ Stenny @ Emergency Room, Bristol

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Name:  Carré (@carreo)
Pronouns: she / her
Location: Los Angeles
 
Influences: peak-time rave, the element of surprise, feminine NRG
 
Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: I throw Fast At Work parties in LA
 
Favorite Quote: "Too much joy, I swear, is lost in our desperation to keep it" - Ocean Vuong
 
Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: if you feel there's something missing from the scene - a sound, a party concept, a general vibe - get involved and bring something to life. However, don't underestimate the labor of DIY...

With this mix Carré asks to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ End Overdose (www.endoverdose.net)
❁ National Network of Abortion Funds (www.abortionfunds.org)

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L Daze brought 120 minutes of floor filling techno and acid wobblers to 1-800 Girls this month.

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AVA MIX OO2 – Kessler

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