Returning to the fold this month with another guest mix, i'd like to welcome long time friend and fellow DEPTH member, GREZ. Hailing from the lush tropical north of Cairns, GREZ over the years has been refining his sound, moving through various forms of house and techno. These days, his style has developed into the classic bush techno sound, which is high in energy, with dark and progressive qualities. This set was  designed for the recent NXY Festival held in Far North Queensland, where the DEPTH residents opened the main stage on Friday night. Lock yourself in and enjoy some progressive tech in the finest form.

TRACKLIST:
CAIN - Platypus Poison 
Spintribe - BINAC (Original Mix)
Eartheogen - Serpent Rising (Audible Thought Remix)
Biomass, Vis Vires, Wight & Dogzai - Catching Wind (alm v1)
Aleckat & Biomass - Meat Computer (Original Mix)
Electrypnose - Moonwalk In Manly (Original Mix)
Lewis. - Night Rider(MYDÄ Remix)
Suspect One, Rachel Raw - Mars (Carbon & Lampe Remix)
Lampe - Closed Again (Luis M Remix)
Navani - Miluu (Tom Baker Remix)
Ambler & Wight - Aldron (Kase Kochen Remix)

Artist: @dean-b-2

Also available through:
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Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

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Baksta & Friends #21 (Grez)

Baksta & Cinnamon Sun are back with a new collaboration piece. The duo have been musically connected since the late 2000's throughout their schooling years. Come 2016 the pair met in Melbourne which they both called home, this was the point where working on music again was at the forefront of their relationship. In 2020 they finished their first full length collab "Over The Water" which is a lush groovin' house tune with Cinnamon's signature smooth vocals and delicate guitar parts. 

Come 2021 they have new projects in the works, and finalised the chilled, slower tempo "Take Flight. This particular song is riddled with plucked guitar, smooth rhode chords and heavy on percussion grooves. Not to mention the subtle but very atmospheric vocals from Cinnamon Sun. 

Sit back, relax and Take Flight.

Baksta & Cinnamon Sun

Baksta & Cinnamon Sun - Take Flight

Funkform - Trust (Baksta Remix)

I was approached by Boris The Hustler to work on a remix for his album last year. As the entire album was hip hop based I decided to try something quite different to my usual style. It was a really fun project pushing me in a direction I hadn't gone before, which is a mixture of hiphop, slow house and mid tempo vibes.

Follow Boris The Hustler:
open.spotify.com/artist/7qGRcfCyC5pmGXs0xXkRDQ
www.facebook.com/boristhehustler

Boris The Hustler - New World Disorder (Baksta Remix)

Been some time between DJ mixes. This is one I recorded last year before making my way back to home soil. A selection of music I've yet to try in a live DJ set so looking forward to giving these a run at some point. 

TRACKLIST: 
Luca Musto - Toledo 
Sanoi - When I Was a Little Boy (Original Mix) 
Sanoi - Project Number XXX (Original Mix) 
Mind Against - Walking Away (Original Mix) 
Chook - Blockchain (Original Mix) 
Marina Satti - Koupes (Makebo & Amonita Remix) 
Fidan - Symphonic 
Fulltone - Happy Accidents (Original Mix) 
Enamour - Dragonfly feat. Hon Jao (Extended Mix) 
Enamour - Undone (Extended Mix) 
DSF - Attraction 
Jonathan Rosa, Kyla Millette - Daylight (Simon Doty Remix) 
Steve Slight, MXV, Anton MAKe - Return To Base 
Alex O'Rion & Antrim - Imagine 
Kasper Koman - Wilder 
Sound Quelle - Rania (Original Mix) 
SCSI-9 - Atonal (Dave Pad's Interpretation)

Baksta's Home Bound Mix

Another tune written while living in the UK. Lot's of time was spent during the lock down period working on music. I think this was one of my best out of the many finished. Finally getting around to sharing it publicly.

Hope you enjoy,

Baksta.

Baksta - Sapphire (Daylight Mix)

TOBO - https://soundcloud.com/toboaus

After finally putting together our debut all original live show for Comfort Creek Festival we thought we would start to share some of the music.

We have so much in the works and are currently preparing a new hybrid live show for Interstellar Groove Festival later this year. 

This particular tune is Soul Shake, a smooth low slung deep house number with a stripped back vibe, featuring clean piano stabs, Kenyan vocals and a swung drum and percussive groove. 

Enjoy.

TOBO & Baksta - Soul Shake (Original Mix)

Thick As Thieves & Rework joined forces to present David Keno at Revolver Upstairs on Friday the 9th of December. We were lucky enough to close the front room from 5:45-7am. Here's our live recorded mix on the night. A selection of low slung grooves moving into some faster tempos. Huge ups to the crews involved, was an epic night.

TOBO & Baksta @ Revolver Upstairs

Here is my first solo EP released by the legendary label Smash Bang, out of Melbourne, Australia. The EP includes two original piece's from myself, 'GrooveLock' being the title track and 'Time Zone' being the feature. It also includes a melodic and progressive remix from Rework's own Kultrun and a wonky low slung roller from Smash Bang's Timmus.

Smash Bang Soundcloud:
@smash-bang-records
Smash Bang Facebook:
www.facebook.com/smashbangrecords/

Baksta - GrooveLock (Timmus Remix)

Baksta & Friends, the series aimed to deliver the finest in house, tech-house and techno from myself, and my favourite DJs and producers from Australia and abroad. 

TRACKLIST:
 Niko Schwind, Felix Raphael - Circles (Original Mix)			
Sam Shure - Louna (Original Mix)			
Shai T, DJ Zombi - High In The Sky	
Lost Desert & Lee Burridge - Suzan's Lunch (Originai Mix)		
Minnado - Sofia (Original Mix) 					
Баста - Сансара (TIMUJIN Remix) 				
About:River - Silver Dusk (Volen Sentir Retouch)			
Erdi Irmak - Daisy (Original Mix) 					
Gab Rhome - Bites Per Minute (Original Mix)			
Hraach  - Apricot Tree (Original Mix)					
Matija, Richard Elcox  - The Last Mountain (Umami Remix)			
Lost Desert - Wisseling Thing (Spoken Dub)				
Shai T - Where The Heart Is						
Armen Miran - Reborn (Volen Sentir Sunset Mix)					
Ben Bohmer, Malou - Lost In Mind (Volen Sentir Vision)		
Volen Sentir  - Fatoumata				
Frankey - Sing (Original Mix)

Artist: @bak-sta
Labels: @smashbang @recoverycollective @suckmusic
Socials: https://www.beatport.com/artist/baksta/630786

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Baksta & Friends #1 (Baksta)

First up on the guest list is master chef extraordinaire, top notch tune selector and all round nice guy, Stef Chow. Very happy with the first episode of guest features being in the hands of Chow, you're in for a treat. Enjoy!

TRACKLIST: 
IV-IN - All I Ever Get 
Haft - Soleil (Original Mix) 
Arutani - Back in time (Original Mix) 
Zazou & An On Bast - Som Day (Arutani Mix)
Dominik Eulberg - Eintagsfliege (Original Mix)
Harry Charles - Tua Atu (Niju Remix)
Genileo - Shaddow Mind (Random Fact Remix) 
Sangeet - Calling ancesters (Elfenberg Remix) 
Tony Casanova & Frida Darko - On A Fleek (Arutani Remix) 
Roy Costa - Ramganga (Original Mix) 
Alex Medina - Golden Teacher (feat. ELNA) 
Dominik Eulberg - Golden Acht

Artist: soundcloud.com/stef-chow 
Socials/Affiliations: 
soundcloud.com/reworkpodcast
www.facebook.com/ReworkMelbourne/

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #3 (Stef Chow)

Next up on the guest list for the series is an absolute top quality human, and a true favourite of mine, Miza. An icon of the Australian electronic music scene, a founder of the much loved and respected Rework Crew and someone who has played almost every club, party and event worth attending around Melbourne. With this particular mix he has veered away from his usual stylings and has taken a smooth laid back and slightly progressive approach to the house and tech varieties. Hope you enjoy these sounds as much as I do.  

TRACKLIST:
Rui – False Hope
Budakid – Adieu X
Luca Bacchetti – The Bridge (Mathias Schober Remix)
Shai T & DJ Zombi – High in the Sky
M.I.G. – Car Park in the Sky
Guy Gerber – What To Do (&ME Remix)
Ben Böhmer - In Memoriam (Tim Green Remix)
John Tejada, Adult Karate - Your Ghost (Speaking in Tongues Remix)
Quivver – Forest Moon
Retza – Band of Flamingos
Max Chapman, Kodewerk – Dusk (Extended Mix)
Frost - Overtones

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/miza-3
Socials/Affiliations:
https://soundcloud.com/wildwoodpodcastseries
https://www.facebook.com/MizaRework/
https://soundcloud.com/reworkpodcast
www.facebook.com/ReworkMelbourne/

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #4 (Miza)

For our next instalment of the series is an exciting emerging talent from the eastern coast of Victoria, DILBE. Now based in Melbourne, he brings an eclectic mix of deep, hypnotic and progressive house and techno to the forefront of the electronic music scene that surrounds him. Earlier this year he took the stage at the infamous NY gathering The Comfort Zone, and shows his true style through mature track selection and neat mixing capabilities, he sure is an act to keep your eyes on. Enjoy 60 minutes of the finest from Dyl.

TRACKLIST:
Adriatique - Numb
Jan Delvik - Basra
Out Of Sorts - Worzel Gummidge 
Rick Pier O’Neil & Serge Lander - Manipulation 
GMJ & Matter - Gauntlet (Alex O'Rion Alternative Mix)
Damon Jee - Chamaniac 
GMJ & Matter - Distant Moments 
Kohra - Maaya 
Soul Button - Imagine To Be Free (Stinner Remix)
Saive & Kleiber - Clare 
The White Lamp - Ride With You

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/dilbe

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #6 (DILBE)

We return with another guest mix this week, featuring NZ native, Melbourne based DJ/Producer BrownBear. BB is the man behind the Hindsight Music collective and curator of the 'Over' parties held at the infamous Killing Time Bar. I was lucky enough to get invited to join the list of amazing talent held at these events a few years ago with my production partner TobyBoston. This mix is filled with serious grooves, tight intricate bass lines and upbeat energy. Perfect way to start the weekend. Enjoy the sounds of The Bear. 

TRACKLIST:
Adisyn - Departure (Original Mix)
Martin Landsky - Attitude (Morninglasses Remix)
INCUS (UK) - Mullen It Over (Original Mix)
Christian Lamper - Pianophobia (Deep Active Sound Remix)
Mike Berardi - We Need Better (Original Mix)
Watky - Luca (Original Mix)
Nic David - Oops (Original Mix)
Gabriele Evoke - Na Mata (Original Mix)
Ugur Soygur - Let's Deep Together (Pion Remix)
Kevin Toro - Amore (Original Mix)
Yogi P - Back On The Boogie (Original Mix)
Ben Rau - Expand (Original Mix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/brownbearaus
Labels: @smashbang https://soundcloud.com/hindsightmusicau
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/djBrownBearAU 
https://www.beatport.com/artist/brownbear/457832/tracks

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #14 (BrownBear)

Another member of the highly regarded Rework crew joins the series this week, and I'm very pleased to welcome Marcus Holder. Currently based in Berlin, Marcus has been refining his sound, working endlessly on original productions and networking within the elite electronic music scene the city has to offer. This set is packed with deep house grooves with warm bass lines, upbeat percussion and dreamy atmospheres that represents his style perfectly. Lock yourself in and enjoy an hour with a true legend and great talent. Enjoy! 

TRACKLIST:
2XM - Tiger’s Eye
A/B Sides - Pks
Taro Asama - Hiratsuka’s Summer
Schatrax - First Heartbeat
Marcus Holder - Night Stride
Various - Brown Dwarf (Hyena Stomp Red Giant Remix)
Joe Lewandowski - Encore
Iron Curtis - Psycho Dancer
Massimiliano Pagliara - Sunset Funk
Toto Chiavetta - Track 1 (Bonus Track)
Joe Lewandowski - Something New
Kassian - The 8th Movement
Teleseen - Exposures (Black Loops Remix)

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/marcusholder
Socials/Affiliations:
@reworkpodcast
www.facebook.com/ReworkMelbourne/
https://www.facebook.com/marcusholdermusic
https://www.instagram.com/marcusholdermusic/

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #16 (Marcus Holder)

Another smooth selection of tunes I'm enjoying lately. So much great music came out last year and I'm looking forward to hearing what 2021 has to offer. Hoping to get some more guest appearances in the coming weeks also so stay tuned. 

TRACKLIST:
Fake Mood  - Sun Shards
Mateo Lucas, Lautaro Irrazabal, Dio S  - Century
Denney, James Dexter - Lucid Dreams
Lakr - Concrete Love
Sarkis Mikael - Celestial
Nohan, Eli Nissan - Road to You
Tim Green  - Shiratani (Original Mix)
Adisyn, Nhii  - Sending Light
Sanoi  - Us
Neptun 505, E.F.G., G-Falex  - Conga Bar
Kled Baken  - Track I
Ross Kiser - D'ni (Arkady Antsyrev Remix)
Kevin Yost, STP  - Gotta Love (Original Mix)
Ross Kiser - Why Not (Original Mix)
Luis Daniel  - Nightmare Walking (Facundo Mohrr Remix)

Artist: @bak-sta
Labels: @smashbang @recoverycollective @suckmusic
Socials: www.beatport.com/artist/baksta/630786

Also available through:
Apple Podcast: apple.co/2XFrkIv
Youtube: bit.ly/33Innqx

Baksta & Friends #18 (Baksta)

Here are previews of three pieces of music i finished last year. Was great to finally get to work with long time friend Davy on one of the tunes featuring some vocals and guitar. The EP also has a remix in the works from the mighty Funkform  who fits the bracket and vibe of this collection perfectly.

 I've got a lot of new music behind the scenes which will be surfacing at some point this year. Hope you enjoy these short clips, i will be putting them up for free download in the near future.

Baksta.

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