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@vanja-rakic

Our next guest is Vanja Rakic. Born and raised in Banjaluka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, his diploma says Master’s Degree in industrial design, however, lately you will find him more in the roles of a graphic designer, visual artist, DJ. Spending his formative years in Belgrade and Milan, now living in Amsterdam, his interest in music grew exponentially, being shaped by a mixed bag of experiences gathered throughout space and time. For the last 3 years, Vanja has also been a part of the Garage Noord family. As for the music, Vanja’s friend once described it by saying ‘it is a trip deep inside the belly of the beast.’

Knekelhuis # 95 - Vanja Rakic

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube, Facebook and futureintelradio.com.

Vanja Rakic & Serena ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 27 01 2023

Artist: Various
Premiere Artist: Ommen
Title: La Chasse
Track Title: A Few Things Wrong With Me
Label: Dark Heaven
Cat #: DARKHEAVEN001
Release date: 18.08.2023
Format: digital

@darkheavenco
@tylerommen 

Founded in 2021, Dark Heaven is a Chicago based event company and collective focused on curating
immersive experiences with underground electronic artists, installation/visual artists, and queer
performance artists. With bookings from the likes of Matrixxman, Nikki Nair, Overland, Ariel Zetina, Sard,
Beau Wanzer, and kryptogram, Dark Heaven thrives in DIY spaces but has also made rounds in the club
circuit, most recently at Smartbar and Podlasie Club. In late 2022, co-founder and artist Vorp, with the help
of collective partner follidh, began curating La Chasse, translating to “the hunt” in French, launching Dark
Heaven as a record label with a various artist compilation album.
With the ‘La Chasse’ compilation the Dark Heaven imprint has pieced together a broad spectrum of sonic
influences. Across nineteen tracks the collection traverses through Electro, Jungle, Techno, Bass,
Microhouse and Experimental Electronica. Tracks like D.Strange’s ‘Eros’, DVS NME’s ‘Herr Elektromotoren’
and Francois Dillinger’s ‘Persist To Resist’ employ classic Electro tropes with crisp drums, cinematic synth
textures and gnarly bass lines. IVVY’s ‘Unstable’, Lokua’s ‘Keep It Going’, PV5000’s ‘DJ Do Baile’ and COMMON
GROUND’s ‘User Frndly’ shift the focus over to raw techno with high octane rhythms, and intricately
intertwined synth work.
Double Dipp’s ‘Shock Me’, Ommen’s ‘a few things wrong with me’, ‘Detroit Receiving’ by Gino and Clarissa’s
‘An Ode To Nothing’ embraces a deeper, more reduced house aesthetic with a focus on low-slung 4/4 drums
and textural atmospherics. Flex Blur also turns in a straight jungle workout driven by amen breaks and
dreamy pads with ‘Doute’, KEEFE lays down breaks tinged ‘Big Donk Energy’ and Club Drippy turns in a murky
slice of electronica with ‘Crashed’. The likes of Jace Inman, Linquency, Mafgar, rising star of Miami Sel.6 and
Vorp then diverge into experimental realms with their contributions, each employing intricately
programmed, off-kilter rhythms, and expertly crafted sound design for a truly unique listening experience.

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Premiere | Ommen - A Few Things Wrong With Me (DARKHEAVEN001)

Vanja Rakic - Amsterdam-based, Banjaluka born visual artist, graphic designer, DJ. Part of Garage Noord family, Mutant Radio resident, Echobox resident (Axia Maxim), one half of Public Transportation //GTH.

| EPISODE 182 | Vanja Rakic

D.Tyrone's first ep on Adiquartio, dedicated to a dear friend and irreplaceable influence, Reuben Winter.

D.Tyrone - Knock (DJ Chrysalis Remix)

This is my set for Refuge Worldwide: we dive into the music i listen to in a day: from ambient, jazz to club and d&b.

Tracklist:
Alone in Kyoto - Air
Exu (intro) - Abase
Dancing Again Pt.1 - Bentley & Horatio Luna
Stone Groove - Big Bud
Brown Sugar - Akasha
Journey Inwards - LTJ Bukem
Get Back to You Soon - D. Tiffany
Mutant Jazz - T. Power & MK Ultra
Soulfood (Original 12” Mix) - Big Bud
Soundboy Don’t Push Your Luck - Sully
Lijah - Alhassan (9TRANE REMIX)
Obsessed - Acen (Coco Bryce Remix)
Omen (VIP) - Homemade Weapons
Five Four - Kouslin
Cariciasss - GAZZI

Refuge Worldwide: Planet Venus x Marta Mer 28.08.23

DMX Krew - Curvy Bass

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for me this is a perfect match for this month, mighty maus brings some dreamy lush housey tunes 2 the table that contrast the rainy + cloudy days at the moment. 

trakklist:

Jori Hulkkonen – Back When We Was Attached  
Chiodan – Cauta  
The Ferocious Physics Quintet - This Is Not A Séance  
Delano Smith – Hypnotize  
Fantastic Man – Diaspora  
Suki – Disconnect  
Ezequiel G – After Work  
Unknown Artist – Canceled on Request  
Aris A1 - Funk It  
Djoko – Be Real  
Spage – Party Hello  
Stussko – Surreal  
Nann – Cog in the Wheel  
Sebo K – Aftershock  
Soichi Terada & Nami Shimada - Sunshower

TASCAM DR-40X

audio orbs 013 w/ Mighty Maus

Bleeps and squelches abound as Lew Fras steps in for Gonny.

LEW FRAS GUEST MIX - 19-12-23

Subterranean Social Club 016 w/ Granite Mask invites Vanja Rakic (23.01.24)

Directly from the heart of a local hero and beautiful soul… We’re beyond excited to release: Vision 015 w/ Josiane!

@josi_ane is a Congolese-born designer, creative, and DJ raised in Germany. She is the co-founder of “What a Playground”, a collective she initiated alongside Lena Brecht, where they actively promote FLINTA* and BIPoC artists through the lens of house music, a genre historically cultivated by minority communities. Together, they host a regular radio show at Refuge Worldwide and curate events at venues like Fitzroy or Orangerie Neukölln, all while empowering diverse voices in the local music scene that we all cherish. Additionally, Josiane hosts a bi-monthly podcast titled “Private Paradise” on Komrad Radio — don’t forget to check it out!

Enjoy listening to Josi’s amazing set! Get ready for warm and catchy house tunes that will make you feel like dancing at an open-air.

Vision 015 w/ Josiane

Broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (08.03.2024)

Artist: @vanja-rakic

Vanja Rakic @ Radio TNP 08.03.2024

Membre du collectif Planète Chatouille, le suédois DJ Gösta a récemment lancé sa soirée NastyCute, alliant son propre univers visuel et sa passion pour la musique. Il nous invite à travers ce set un voyage musical high energy, mariant certains de ses tracks de trance, acid et techno préférés, à quelques surprises. On y trouve de nouveaux titres et de vieilles perles, des choses connues et d'autres inconnues, résultant en un trip rythmé sombre et groovy.

DJ Gösta - Phasm & Friends 018

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trakklist:

The Sight Below - A Fractured Smile (Warmth Remix)
Tracing Xircles - Pressure Release
Norwell - Celestial Bodies (Imre Kiss ''Crisis '91'' Mix)  
Tarrentella - Saturn (Quivver Remix)   
Resistance D - A Modern World Of Today  
Aural Imbalance - Free-Quen-Sea  
Pat Foosheen - Sunshine Dub (Aural Imbalance Remix)  
Babylon X - Hyper Love  
DJ Close Your Eyes To Find Me - Angel Trance Edit 13  
Above & Beyond pres. OceanLab - Satellite (Trance Wax Remix)   
Revelation - First Power (Domination Dub)   
Scaefa - Oxytocin  
Aiden Francis - Connection  
Hex Editor - Tuesday  
Maruwa - Mercurial Edge  
Wiles - Too Real Eyez

kru 029 w/ Greigus

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pic by Francesco Rigon

#25 Host Achieh // Vanja Rakic X Beat Craft

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@radioflouka residents 

Party / podcasts with active crews in Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Amsterdam.
Summer psychedelic experience series 
Organically growing the family

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Past and future gigs:

2024

14—06 Naked Gums #9 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio, Tibilisi (Online)
14—06 @ TNP Radio
18—05 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
17—05 @ San Francisco
09—05 Poorly Lit @ Fritto FM (Online)
04—05 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
27—04 as Public Transportation //GTH w/ cccore  - No Clubs x Kantarion Sound @ secret location
16—04 Naked Gums #8 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio, Tibilisi (Online)
13—04 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
21—03 SUBURBIA @ Garage Noord (Club)
14—03 Castle's Sound Soup Takeover @ Echobox Radio
08—03 @ TNP Radio
02—03 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
24—02 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
23—02 Naked Gums #7 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio, Tibilisi (Online)
27—01 @ Garage Noord (Bar)
23—01 Subterranean Social Club @ Fade Radio (Online)
13—01 w/ cccore: Het Einde @ De School

2023

22—12 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
16—12 @ Žiža
06—12 w/ Castle: Naked Gums #6 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio
18—11 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
11—11 w/ Serena @ Le Guess Who?
29—10 Interview with Reptilian Expo: Axia Maxim #4 (Residency) @ Echobox Radio (Online)
26—10 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
21—10 w/ Castle: Echobox Presents Amsterdam x SUBURBIA @ Echobox Radio
19—10 w/ Julia Mira & Elina Tapio: Axia Maxim #3 (Residency) @ Echobox Radio
06—10 w/ Jeffrey Babcock: Naked Gums #5 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio, Tibilisi (Online)
30—09 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
16—09 w/ Hannah Pezzack @ Murmur
15—09 w/ Serena: It's My Party And I'll Die If I Want To - Assi Weitz Performance @ Plein Theater
15—08 w/ Serena @ Žiža
12—08 Sonidos Subterraneos 182 (Online)
07—08 Naked Gums #4 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio (Online)
05—08 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
03—08 SUBURBIA (Vinyl Only Set) @ Garage Noord (Club)
09—07 @ Tears of Joy
01—07 @ TNP Radio
29—06 w/ Julia Mira & Elina Tapio: Axia Maxim #2 (Residency) @ Echobox Radio
28—06 w/ Serena: Beat Craft Invites @ Radio Flouka (Online) (RA Mix of the Day - https://ra.co/news/79330)
09—06 w/ Jelle @ Acta
27—05 w/ Gymnasty @ Garage Noord (Terrace)
12—05 @ Žiža
07—05 w/ Serena: Mutant x Kantarion x Subcult @ De Sering
04—05 w/ Julia Mira & Elina Tapio: Axia Maxim #1 (Residency) @ Echobox Radio
29—04 w/ Serena @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
21—04 Weekender @ Garage Noord (Club)
14—04 @ Garage Noord (Club)
08—04 w/ Serena: Naked Gums #2 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio (Online)
25—03 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
04—03 @ TNP Radio
10—02 Naked Gums #1 (Residency) @ Mutant Radio (Online)
27—01 w/ Serena @ Future Intel
29—01 Kantarion Sound Listening Session @ former courtroom Amsterdam South
20—01 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
13—01 Orthodox New Year @ Drugstore
06—01 @ Petra Club

2022

23—12 w/ cccore: Christmas Weekender @ Garage Noord (Club)
15—12 w/ Serena: Charity Market @ Garage Noord
02—12 @ Garage Noord (Club)
10—11 @ Radio Radio
28—10 as Public Transportation //GTH w/ cccore @ 1900 (Skate Cafe)
21—10 w/ Castle @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
16—09 w/ Julia Mira @ Murmur
19,20,21—08 @ Beat Craft II
13—05 @ Žiža
30—04 @ Garage Noord (Club)
25—02 @ Future Intel
10—02 w/ Mickenik @ Operator Radio
14—01 w/ Mickenik @ Dim

2021

24—12 @ Žiža
04—12 @ Garage Noord (Restaurant)
09—11 Dubine Podcast #035 (Online)
10—10 @ Garage Noord (Club)
24—09 @ Echobox Radio
02—09 @ Garage Noord
13,14,15—08 Beat Craft I
31—07 @ Garage Noord (Terrace)
21—07 w/ Saša Đorđević @ Žiža
01—06 @ Mutant Radio (Online)
03—04 Interview + Mix for Before After RS (Online)
19—02 @ Operator Radio
20—01 Minor Adjustments @ Mutant Radio (Online)

2020

16—11 Minor Adjustments @ Mutant Radio (Online)
25—08 Beat Craft 48 (Online)

2019

05—11 Sounds of Ogigia Podcast @ EHFM (Online)
10—10 MURK Podcast 54 (Online)
18—09 Beat Craft 25 (Online)

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