Nashville-based producer, percussionist, and DJ @mischa-lively (née Blake Barton) has held a special place in our hearts over the past few years, ever since first discovering his work through his parties, and recordings on RACECAR and his own imprint, New Love Unlimited. Every new mix from Mischa is a true joy and an event that is bound to cure whatever ails ya. Likewise, his productions sparkle, consistently turning up in mixes from our most beloved selectors. For that reason, there's no one we'd rather have help us ring in the beginning of this wild, troubled, and hopeful year, with his dreamy brand of life-giving, rhythm-forward soul and italo. Our little islands feel more and more like an archipelago of love after each listen, and for that we're ever thankful.  

From the DJ:

"At the end of 2019, @ilind and I discussed me recording a mix for their series Abstract Without Abstraction. Nearly a year later, after adapting to quarantine, I finally submitted a mix to them. I selected important records from my personal history (plus a few newer acquisitions) and focused on the long blend, honoring mood and song structure. No longer having a monthly DJ slot, this is a snapshot of what I might’ve played during hour 1 of 5 at Duke’s had the pandemic never took hold. What is strange is this mix was recorded in early October 2020, and was guided by thoughts of renowned laid-back resident DJ, José Padilla, mixed eerily just a couple weeks before his death on October 18, 2020. This is my interpretation of José’s Balearic resident ethos, albeit less beachy and much slimier. Thank you José for reminding us that the person mixing is just the conduit for the greater magic already existing in the music. And thank you Isaac allowing my submission."

For more, discover https://newloveunlimited.bandcamp.com/merch and https://soundcloud.com/mischa-lively

AW/OA 043: Mischa Lively 4 Abstract Without Abstraction

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AW/OA 043: Mischa Lively 4 Abstract Without Abstraction

Abstract without Abstraction