Welcoming our latest guests to the Leisure Club Mixtape series, our long-time favourite funk-folks Video Age from the land of po-boys, jazz clubs and the melting pot of cultures, New Orleans.

Playing music together for the last decade and longtime friends from their early years coming up in the DIY scene, Ross Farbe (vocals/guitar) and Ray Micarelli (drums) began the project with their debut album in 2016 and have been crafting their signature early 80's synth-pop sound with experimentation and collaboration playing an important role in their magic-making recording process. 

Since catching our attention with their second full-length album Pop Therapy back in 2018, it's safe to say we're delighted to have them join us for a quick mixtape after regular inclusions in our Poolside Etiquette playlist over the years. 

We caught up with the dynamic duo on the blog to chat about life, being back on the road and emerging bands to keep an eye on. Stream the mixtape via our SoundCloud and peep the full interview below. 

Thanks for being Cools.

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST

Leisure Club Mixtape 008 • Video Age

I've teamed up with OTIS Eyewear again, to build you a mixtape for your summer days and nights. Coming in just shy of 4 hours, the MODERN THEORY mix is full of everything from downtempo poolside jams, old school classics and deep sexy basslines. Put it on at the start of your night and feel your limbs start grooving!

Modern Theory Mix pres. by OTIS Eyewear

Step into the world of Michael The Lion. Michael The Lion's new track "Funk Train feat. Amy Douglas" can be found on Soul Clap's Vinyl Only Summer Jamz 12" available now. 

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Words from Michael The Lion:

"This mix is made up of tunes that are the musical lineage or the musical forbears of the Michael The Lion persona. Over the years I have produced tons of tracks and edits as DJ Apt One and with my group RCMP - many of which came to ultimately make up the basis of the Michael The Lion sound. These are those tunes, combined with some Michael The Lion songs, including Funk Train."

Tracklist:

1. Frank Ocean - Pyramids (DJ Apt One Disco Dub)
2. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (DJ Apt One Edit)
3. Michael The Lion f/ Amy Douglas - Funk Train
4. Michael The Lion f/ Sammy Bananas - 909s and Herb
5. RCMP - Men's Rhythm
6. Michael The Lion & FSQ - Vibe Out
7. DJ Apt One - RC Groove
8. Archie Bell - Any Time Is Right (DJ Apt One Edit)
9. Michael The Lion - Side of Life
10. Nicos Gun f/ Sammy Bananas - Dirty Girl (DJ Apt One Remix)

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The World of Michael The Lion

#hsmpremiere
Artist: Philippa 
Track name: We'd Rather Do It Like This (Laroye Cosmic Disco mix) 
Release title: Music makes me Deeppa 5 Years  Vol. 1
Label: Deeppa Records
Release date: 24-Nov-25
Buy: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/jehan-scruscru-shaka-music-makes-me-deeppa-5-vinyl/1108463-01/

For its fifth anniversary, Deeppa Records presents a two-part various artists compilation exploring the theme of duality. The first part kicks off with Jehan's 'Casino Aquatique' which is a breezy and warm deep house jam with smooth vocals radiating soul. Scruscru then brings more funky drums and expressive disco melodies, and Shaka's 'That Spot Under The Sun' is pure Mediterranean vibes. On the flip comes more blissfulness from I Gemin, a starry-eyed and melodic wonder from Laroye's Cosmic Disco mix and Sunes' late-night and romantic groove, 'Don Fetti.' Four tasteful sounds that ooze class.

Laroye https://soundcloud.com/tomlaroye
Philippa https://soundcloud.com/djphilippa
Deeppa Records https://soundcloud.com/deepparecords

PREMIERE: Philippa - We'd Rather Do It Like This (Laroye Cosmic Disco Mix) [Deeppa Records]

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Tokyo Drive is a two track EP in the Deep House Genre.
Song Information: 2 Club Length Tracks. Shibuya Version and Shinjuku Version.

JohnnyDeepMusic Label is committed to all forms of deep and underground electronica featuring hundreds of recent & new releases including tons of upcoming promos, some including collaborations with the finest deep artists.

This Label is Download only via Beatport, Traxsource and My Web Store. Streaming has almost wiped the income for pioneering artists while encouraging more commercial forms of dance music to flourish. My Download Label is a creative response to this tragedy in the hope that others will join my vision of keeping deep and underground music alive and thriving!

Individual Tracks can be purchased when released at:
Beatport & Traxsource

LINKS:
https://www.johnnydeepmusic.com
https://soundcloud.com/johnnydeep
https://www.youtube.com/@johnnydeepmusic
https://www.facebook.com/johnnydeepmusik
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Tokyo Drive (Shinjuku Version) (JohnnyDeepMusic.com)

Cools Records is a lifestyle fuelled by a drug we call music. 

The last three years has seen us been inspired by an array of artists, genres and sounds as we’ve penned the Barney Cools narrative. From perching ourselves poolside to the melodies of Sticky Fingers and Fat Freddy’s Drop to closing some of our wildest nights with vintage electronic anthems from Armand Van Helden and Fatboy Slim, it’s safe to safe we’ve developed quite an appetite for music that makes us feel fulfilled.

Whilst genres such as indie-rock and relaxed reggae undeniably pack an abundance of heat, there’s truly nothing that intoxicates us more than the sound of the disco beat. Hence why we’ve secured the services of none other than the German master of funky disco and house, Purple Disco Machine, to do the honours of introducing undoubtedly our friskiest mixtape series to date.

Fresh from the release of his debut album Soulmatic, expect nothing less than a revolving platter of pleasure-inducing records from one of Nu Disco’s most in-form producers and provider of good times. It’s about time we rekindled for a dance – plug in and get toe-tapping.

Feast your eyes on our brand new collection Cools Records online now.

https://www.barneycools.com/product-category/new-arrivals/

Tracklist: 

01 Boris Midney - Star Wars 
02 Ambala - Calypso Beach (Folamour Stomp Your Feet Remix)
03 Amp Fiddler - So Sweet (Louie Vega Amp Do It Again Dub)
04 Dario D´Attis & Sven Tasnadi - I Need
05 Purple Disco Machine - Play
06 40 Vernon Burch - Get Up (The Reflex Edit )
07 The Strikers - Body Music
08 Purple Disco Machine & Boris Dlugosch - Love For Days (feat. Karen Harden)
09 Eli Escobar - Visions (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
10 Dave Clarke - The Compass 
11 Oeil Cube - Disk Two
12 Purple Disco Machine - Body Funk
13 Motez - Future (Purple Disco Machine Remix)

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facebook.com/purplediscomachine
@purplediscomachine

Cools Records • Volume 001 • Purple Disco Machine

Poolside sounds recorded at Cosmic Pineapple event  @ Pikes on 5th July 2018.

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www.pikesibiza.com/blog/cosmic-pineapple


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Live @ Pikes, Ibiza

Free Download

Pikes, Ibiza - 5th July '18

"Had a blast recording this guest mix. With summer in full swing, I leaned heavily on the exotic disco and afro house vibes. My mix includes some really fun edits from COEO via my favorite Brooklyn-based disco imprint, Razor-N-Tape, supports some delightful new records from my friends at Whiskey Disco and the Colombian compadres Vagabundo Club Social, and per usual, includes some extra special gems (aka those deep cuts). Anyways, throw some shades on, lean back and bump this in the whip or on the beach, and enjoy the funky ride.”

-Wilki

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Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/wilkimusic
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Naps Radio 012: Wilki

“USA has had it tough over the past two months and although financially everyone has felt it, especially touring DJs and artists worldwide. It's been a great time to reset, reflect and adapt... which most of us don't ever really get time to do, ever! 

In the words of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (I Am Tha) ...
 
“Between the banks of pain and pleasure, the river of life flows.”

- @nickynighttime

With a sense of normalcy on the horizon around the globe, we thought it was just about the right time for our good pal Nicky Night Time. Since defining our musical formative years as the frontman of electro-pop outfit Van She, Nicholas Routledge has gone onto become one of arguably Australia's most prolific and in-demand songwriters with ceaseless club hits. 

Recorded all the way from a sundrenched studio in Los Angeles, tune into his exclusive contribution to our Cabin Fever series online now. 

Cools is calling upon our all our music loving mates across the globe to support the industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw a post-pandemic party for the ages. You can do your bit by donating directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

https://supportact.org.au/donate-now/

INTERVIEW + DONATE!

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 005 • Nicky Night Time

My first collaboration mix with my daughter. Inspired by one of her favorite bands Tame Impala.

1. Miguel - Waves (Tame Impala Remix)
2. Leisure - Feeling Free
3. Goldroom - Do You Feel It Now?
4. Lion Babe - The Wave
5. Anderson Paak - Tints
6. Cosmo's Midnight - Yesteryear
7. SG Lewis - Chemicals
8. Friendly Fires - Offline (Cosmo's Midnight Remix)
8. Allen French - Nova Vida (Osmo Remix)
9. Seahawks - Eyes of the Moon (Joe Goddard Remix)
10. Jungle - Beat 54 (Krystal Klear 12' Mix)
11. Klyne - Your Touch
12. DRAMA - Hold On (Resident Remix)
13. Tame Impala - Is It True
14. Rhye - Beautiful (LewisOfMan Remix)
15. Robyn - Ever Again (Soulwax Remix)
16. Neil Francis - Music Sounds Better With You
17. LA Priest - Beginning (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)
18. Amtrac - Madness To Mayhem
19. Tsha - Sister
20. Rufus Du Sol - Treat You Better
21. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars

US   

Live recording from Burleigh Pavilion - AUGUST 2020.

SOCIAL D(IST)ANCING RULES APPLIED √√

Burleigh Pavilion AUGUST 21.8.20

B.Cools (brand) ~ Poolside, Seaside & Music enthusiasts.

Check out our B.Cools Dj mixes recorded in our design office + stay tuned for our Dj gigs and events.

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