Birth and genesis of Rissèu
DJ set recorded somewhere in Paris.
A selection of haunting hits to make you dance the night away.
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artwork: Delphine Dora

rissèu, recorded at night somewhere in Paris

Track ID: @alextackenberg

The latest episode of De Kat Memwa comes from Alex Tackenberg, aka Alex from Galax—a long-time figure in the underground music landscape of the Metropolregion Rhein-Ruhr, and a steady resident in some of its most important institutions over the past decade: Acephale, dublab.de, and the ever-iconic Salon des Amateurs.

Over the years, I’ve found myself repeatedly drawn to Alex’s mixes, each carrying that distinct Köln–Düsseldorf fingerprint: raw, punky, hypnotic, fuzzy, melancholic, and always stylistically adventurous. And crucially—played as slow as possible. A true DJ’s DJ.

About a month ago, I stumbled upon a guest mix Alex recorded for LIO Press, and it pierced right through me. At this point in my life, I’m mostly inspired by sonic collages, mixes that weave storytelling with spoken word and evoke a melancholic tranquility. Naturally, I felt compelled to invite Alex to contribute to our series—his sensibility fits right in.

This mix, in particular, feels incredibly resonant. It reminds me of a nearby bird sanctuary where I often go for mental health walks—a space of stillness inside the noise, where clarity slowly returns.

Below, Alex shares a few words about the mix he called 'The Garden of My Own Space':

'For some time now I have been thinking about the coming of spring in the urban space—a confrontation between city structures and the places within them marked by trees, plants, flowers, and the sounds of an unreal nature in the town. And yet, these spaces serve as a retreat for each of us.

Virginia Astley’s From Gardens Where We Feel Secure and Emily Dickinson’s nature observations and poems formed a metaphor, a cohesiveness of my thoughts and feelings. They provided the framework to express these feelings musically.'

De Kat Memwa #58 w/ Alex Tackenberg: The Garden of My Own Space

Dawn moods for the early birds, courtesy of Sleepier & Impey aka Spirit Blue.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/early-bird-show-spirit-blue/episodes/early-bird-show-spirit-blue-28th-may-2025

The Early Bird Show w/ spirit blue & GB 280525

𝓈𝑒𝓃𝓈 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓈𝓊𝓈 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓈 is the harmony found in contrast, where strain meets surrender and disjointed parts find their place.

sens dessus dessous w/ Electric Evelyn 24/05/25

Brussels-based artist and musician smittness takes over this episode of Daydreaming, chasing the feeling of warm wind, soft stillness, and books forgotten mid-sentence.


Daydreaming w/ smittness @ Kiosk Radio 10.06.2025

Organic soundscapes, field recordings and melodic ambience from composer Sophia Zhuravkova. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sophia-zhuravkova/episodes/sophia-zhuravkova-15th-june-2025

SOPHIA ZHURAVKOVA 150625

Furka Radio hosted a day of live broadcasting from the rooftop of Bessire Winter’s intervention Loggia Trouvée at the Swiss Art Awards 2025. Responding to the project’s focus on thresholds, the program explores transitional spaces through music, conversations, and live performances. Airwaves will make us aware of spatial, social, and sonic in-betweens at and around the Messe.

mark lando vs tesdorpf @ Furka Radio x Swiss Art Awards - 21.06.25

Weightless ambient, assertive techno, or various genres of broken rhythms in between.

Daydreaming w/ Shorlax @ Kiosk Radio 08.07.2025

Takeo.K - 4th July 2025 | Bangkok Community Radio

@kk_shucko and @fallenmatter present a haunting slow burn for the latest episode of EEL Automaton.

EEL Automaton 14: kk.Shucko & fallen matter

A2. Star Searchers - Intertidal Shadezones
@pacificcitysound

Full Release: https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bamboo-shows-tapes-001

"Bamboo Shows Tapes 001" (BST001) - Available on December 12, 2019 in digital and limited-edition cassette at:
www.bambooshows.bandcamp.com/

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CREDITS :
Mastering: Guillaume Lespinasse
Design: Loïs Markarian
Print: Studio H13
A&R: Erevan DJ

After two years of parties and 40 guest mixes to promote audio sophrology, 90’s reminiscences, psychedelic atmospheres and exotic breaks, the Bamboo Shows are now taking a step forward.
Through the first release of the label, head-honcho @erevandj gathered talented friends from his Lyon hometown as well as worldwide producers to spread the Bamboo spirit with 15 exclusive tracks. Featuring renowned RAMZi, Niklas Wandt, Star Searchers’ Spencer Clark and Candomblé’s DJ Ungel & DJ Rasputin and local heroes Eiger Drums Propaganda, Christian Coiffure, Jacques Satre or Lastrack.

Divided in two parts, the “Bamboo Shows Tapes 001” blends everything from modern productions to late 20th century inspirations, going around soothing new age, poetic fourth-world music and psychedelic folk on A-Side, while B-Side focuses on more rhythmical materials with slightly-acid transcendental breaks and mystical downtempo.

TRACKLIST:
A1. Deep Nalström - Forgotten Realms
A2. Star Searchers - Intertidal Shadezones
A3. バーチャルボーイＡ ｔ ｓ ｕ - 『Dawn』
A4. Christian Coiffure - Camouflage Simulator
A5. X.Y.R. - Esto Se Masca
A6. Organizatsiya - Dernière Larme Du Passé
A7. RAMZi - Moon Tan
A8. Sene - Soft Return
B1. Lastrack - Commandant Fried Chicken
B2. Anastase - Birth Of An Old Day
B3. Jacques Satre - The Shelter (Thunder Mix)
B4. DJ Rasputin & DJ Ungel - Entropsy
B5. Eiger Drums Propaganda - Reflection, Dysfunction
B6. Pont-Levis - Maux De Gorge
B7. Niklas Wandt – Amanecer

Bamboo Shows Tapes 001

Intertidal Shadezones

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A2. Star Searchers - Intertidal Shadezones [BST001]

Label, podcast series and parties to promote audio sophrology, 90's reminiscences, psychedelic atmospheres and exotic breaks.
Run from Lyon by @erevandj - Active since 2018.

Releases:
BSLP007 - Eiger Drums Propaganda - Live Excerpts - 19/09/2024
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/eiger-drums-propaganda-bslp007

BSLP006 - JS Donny - BnN - 29/02/2024
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bslp006-cmr006-js-donny

BSLP005 - Jonquera - La Croix des Cros - 13/02/2023
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bslp005-jonquera

BSLP004 - Metra.Vestlud - Coalyqsta - 12/10/2022
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bslp004-metravestlud-coalyqsta-lp

BST003 - V/A - Vapordub: an introduction to contemporary psychedelic music - vol. 1 - 14/04/2022
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bst003-vapordub

BSLP003 - Naomie Klaus - A Story of a Global Disease - 03/11/2021
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bslp003-naomie-klaus

BSLP002 - Perse - Exile in H - 08/04/2021
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bslp002-perse-exile-in-h

BSLP001 - Jonquera - DARKOS LP - 10/12/2020
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/bslp001-jonquera-darkos-lp-previews

BST002 - V/A - Bamboo Shows Tapes 002 - 09/07/2020
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bamboo-shows-tapes-002

BST001 - V/A - Bamboo Shows Tapes 001 - 12/12/2019
◈ https://soundcloud.com/bambooshows/sets/bamboo-shows-tapes-001

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