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Faking Jazz Together 🎷

For us, Norm is the ultimate definition of a selector, and many in the community will agree. Needless to say, we were incredibly excited when he joined TNP as a resident. His new show “Faking Jazz Together” is an excellent addition to his other projects, which include(d) Memorabilia, Bayetë and Native Dance.

Norm’s ability to unearth the warmest, sweetest and deepest sounds is unprecedented. The first installment of his residency stole our hearts: a jaw dropping, incredible selection of lush music that we didn’t know we needed to hear. We recommend you to listen to this one eyes closed, shoes off, laying in the sun. 

Words from Norm: “This opening Faking Jazz Together show connects the dots between songs cleverly juggling with chords voicing and offbeat progressions. Spanning from major studios productions, One-Hit-Wonders and confidential amateur acts, these titles share a charming perspective of these codes while treasuring a genuine song writing. 

This is my fantasized outtake of what could have been a local fusion jazz program back then. It features biting AOR, hazy Chanson, fierce Boogie, Japanese Bossa impersonation and wistful Italian score.”

Artist: @memorabiliarecords

Faking Jazz Together w/ Norm

SWAYMIX 005 - Jeremy Castillo

"Never been to the Bay but this one’s for all my friends out that way. I channeled my idyllic vision of life south of the Muir Woods through a collection of some of my favorite downtempo cuts. So turn the music on, sip a glass of wine, and take it easy on yourself." - @brotherdan / @terrestrialfunk

B.P.T. Radio 080: Brother Dan

Sincerly Yours, Just Jaymes

M August & J Castillo "Coast 2 Coast"

Three years 🎉🥳 and what a way to celebrate... Thrilled and honoured to have digging 🐐 John Zahl AKA J.A.Z. out of NY whip up an extended tape for the the occasion. Near 3 hours of dancing delights to have you jogging on crutches, enjoy!

Music for Ears #36 - J.A.Z. 🇺🇸

This beautiful 4 hour journey with special guest Vio PRG was recorded right here in leisuretown last month. A true digger's delight, it's a sweet and tasteful blend of all the aspirational ingredients in an Offtrack mix - featuring rare gems in the styles of street soul, disco, hip house and balearic movers. Tap in.   

OT Radio 028: Vio PRG

Mind the gap, please!
Ty (@tayfighter) opens us the door to his classy yet cozy lift.
Enjoy the ride uphil in moderate tempo. The sight is fantastic!! 
Once we arrive at the top make sure to check out his amazing pool of radio shows called Through The Trees he records for 1BTN with lots of nice guests!Bussi, Basso

Take The Lift (Guest Mix, 2025)

“I recorded this while I was in Melbourne. The city has a peaceful vibe everywhere you go. It’s a refreshing change from Seoul, Korea. This mix features downtempo tracks with a cosmic and soulful feel, perfect for relaxing. Hope you enjoy it! “

@Jeepsooni is a rising DJ in Korea’s underground music scene. Her sound is rooted in disco but spans many genres. Mixing italo-disco, salsa, French pop, and jazz with house and disco to create energetic sets that resonate with diverse audiences. She organizes and directs Cha Cha Mambo, a party held at Itaewon’s Nyapi Club, where she introduces fresh musical direction to the local scene. At Cha Cha Mambo, Jeepsooni highlights emerging DJs, showcasing unique sounds that differ from mainstream trends, with an emphasis on high-energy disco. 

Her online mixes have featured on platforms like Sound Metaphors, Mothball FM, Headphone Magic, and Studio Namsan, have received widespread acclaim. 


Known for her unique selections and adaptable style, Jeepsooni is quickly establishing herself as a standout DJ in Seoul’s music landscape.

Track ID's: @Jeepsooni

Proto Mix 001 - Jeepsooni

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Francachela - DJ Aficionado - 28 Mar 2025

We are more than happy to welcome Mikael @wdjc to our hallooo Mix Series. He takes us on stunning journey through the depths of his impressive record collection and bild a beautiful sculpture of a mix out of it. Have soul will travel. 🎶🗿✨  Enjoy!
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 MINI INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOLBELL

Q: How did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the result? 

I’ve been meditating a lot. Haha, no, honestly, my little girl loves to play with the levers on my sound card, so the recording part has become a bit more time-consuming and nerve-wracking. Other than that, it’s the usual. I have a box where I keep the new records I want to use. I start with those to see what direction they want to take me, and add a few older favorites where they might fit. 



Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

I have quite a few records here that I’ve found while traveling over the last few years. Some from my visits to Sweden and Denmark and four or five from our last visit to Argentina. The rest of the family was sick with the flu at the beginning of our time in Buenos Aires, so I had more time than expected to visit record stores in and around the city. Knowing where I found a record or who recommended it to me is always a nice memory, and it remains with most of my records even after 30 years. 



Q: How do you dig for old/new music/records?

Well, most of it is online these days, but I still love to go out diggin or swap with friends. These days I rarely have the time to go to record stores, flea markets or second-hand stores, but it’s all the more fun. Diggin used to be much more dependent on whether I found something nice or not, now I can just keep going for the fun of it. 



Q: One record that doesn’t want to leave your turntable lately?

I try not to play my favorite record(s) non-stop like I used to, but rather as a reward after a long day or when I need to cheer myself up. It’s usually hard for me to choose one, but lately it’s been “pursuit of color” I’d say. It took me more than fifteen years to find a copy and when I finally did, I had almost forgotten how much I loved it.  



Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

Big up to all my friends here in Zürich: the hum‘ crew M&M, Oli, phantom island massiv Tobi, Ron, Lexx, my Kern buddies, Fabi for keeping it real and all the good laughs, Nick and the whole crew, Alex and Sacha and everyone involved, missing it, Buzz for never stopping, Synths of World for the good energy, much love, CocoFresco, looking forward. Steve. Richard for he‘s records-for-free-boxes right next door. Adi. Emel. Big up Jeansie, let’s take the blue line up north. Mika. Lars. Sam. Ty. Headphone magic. Basso. CMB, cheers to haggle, empty sleeves in Upminster and warehouses and New Jersey. To everyone I forgot, you know who you are!

Hallooo Mix Series No.19 – Schoolbell

Dea Barandana is an artist we are thrilled to see make the step from his local scene towards the international circuit. Originally from Jakarta, where he started out mixing records for a local breakdance crew, he was eventually throwing warehouse parties before ending up one island further, on Bali, where he’s a familiar face at Potato Head Beach Club and Studio Eksotika.

This mix he did for us lays out his talent for weaving together unfound rarities from then and now, connecting dots between different musical tropes of the Asian diaspora. The result is a meandering journey across forgotten recordstores and dusty crates, reminiscent of island life and the smell of kretek, to modern club music and back. 

Starting off like a warm breeze, the mix quickly gears up to grooving disco and bright Asian synthpop. Further down the 100-minute trip, the journey spirals from its effervescent moods down into darker, more spiritual affairs, with compelling percussion and sturdier basslines — just before locking down with laidback, dreamlike endnote to seal it off.

SWAYMIX 005 - Jeremy Castillo

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