The first mixtape released on Best Effort is by Naarm (Melbourne) based DJ/ writer, Sophie McAlister. A Sooky La La at heart, this mix is comprised of Sophie’s most sentimental songs which seem to exude the palpable feeling of Saudade, a Portuguese word that can be described as ‘a pleasure you suffer, an ailment you enjoy.’ The tracks weave through 110 minutes of unrequited love and melancholic sounds that range from MPB, Psych, Folk, Middle Eastern Jazz and Soul, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and longing.

Crafted with heartbreak from reel to reel, these feelings on tap(e) hope to offer tender respite to the listener’s jaunt down memory lane. With a nod to the past and anticipation for what’s to come, this tape invites you to welcome new spirits from the unwelcomed lull of recent despondency. Sometimes revelling in our most forsaken experiences can spark new life into what used to consume us with grief.

@sophiemcalisterr

Sophie McAlister - Sooky La La

On 11 June 2022, we had PLO Man and Hashman Deejay at Club Daphnia in Osaka. Our 20th mix is a part of their B2B live at that night.

DREAMING 020 : PLO Man & Hashman Deejay Live @Club Daphnia - 11 June 2022

‘For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

We’re back (finally), with a mix worth waiting for. 2 hours of pure power from globetrotting citizen Garth. With Immaculate mixing and incredible selection, Garth hits every happy place in this sonic exploration of the human spirit. 

Enjoy

His sounds >>> https://soundcloud.com/garth

FHUO # 83 // Garth

A long awaited two hour triiip to the deep with the primo heads from Daisy records. 

ID Requests ~ @daisyrecordsmelbourne

Also peep their immaculately curated online store - > https://www.daisyrecords.com.au

1800 triiip - Daisy Records - Mix 69

Brin Not Brian is back on Trushmix! With an amazing smasher mix as always! The London DJ, record collector, label owner, top selector and in general music encyclopedia has made a two hour of genre spanding eclectic musical journey. With a heavy focus on various dubbed out house related excursions. A flawless mix, tempo shifts, and a jump between genres. Always keeps it on point and in the groove. Instead of mentioning the genres of this mix, just sit back, enjoy and let yourself be surprised!

Enjoy music from the top as always!

Trushmix.com

Trushmix 228 - Brian Not Brian

The breezy sound of the Canadian Riviera, from Mood Hut's Pender Street Steppers.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/pender-street-steppers/episodes/pender-street-steppers-25th-june-2024

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Amsterdam selector Orpheu The Wizard connects oddball and straight forward jams from different decades and different record shelves in a monthly show.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/orpheu-the-wizard/episodes/orpheu-the-wizard-12th-july-2024

Orpheu The Wizard - Dub Special 120724

From Japan here's producer, DJ and friend of the label Kunyuki Takahashi (@kuniyuki-takahashi) with a special recording of his live set during Rainbow Disco Club this year 2024. Interview (excerpt) down below.

www.musicfrommemory.com

MFM: Hey Kuni. What was growing up in Sapporo like, being quite remote from the other major cities in Japan? Via what channels/media/ways did you learn about music, art, etc? 

KT: Tokyo is most biggest scene about culture and music, but I was really looking for more out of Japan. Sapporo is more slow. I was just into music when I was teenager so everydays looking interesting music, because around 80's was crazy it' like big bung for music. My friends and i also really looking for PUNK, Industrial music, Ambient music, also of cause electric music as well at that time. It was just our like networks and channels for connect to other essence from each one. You know Teenager No need mainstream, no need TV show just believe to get some good one  from friends!

MFM: Your sound overall has a very 'organic' and 'spiritual' touch. Where does this come from? Who and what were/are your inspirations?  

KT: Both of feeling is definitely I need and my favorite things about when I touch instruments because it's nice to connect into music. So many instruments has lot's of colors so it's my inspirations come from. But to be honest i'm really bad to playing instruments....

MFM: That is debatable, haha. Where did you actually learn to play all those instruments, like the conga's and flute?

KT: I learnt about percussion and congas by listening to African music, and in the 90s I spent a lot of time with these. I used to listen to Peter Gabriel's Realworld record series so it's my teacher of  music! There are flute-like instruments in synthesizers and music workstations, but when I tried to use flute sounds by Synth, I couldn't feel spiritual, so I decided to try my hand at it. There is so much spiritual real instruments.

MFM: Your contribution is a recording of your live show at Rainbow Disco Club in Japan this year 2024. What can you tell us about the show? For those who had to miss it, maybe you can describe the setting a bit?

KT: Yes it was from My good friend Masa From Rainbow disco club.
I've been joined Rainbow disco club many times and always did a Dance set but he Told me “could you play live show like your album from Music from memory For RDC2024?”, and I was say “YES I would love to and if we can do then I want to do proper Music from memory live set.” So it was so exciting. Because these music from MFM was very special. It was morning time, there is nature and birds singing, and I was joined with my like bird whistle, feel windows, relaxing people waiting before making dance time. I re-created all sound patterns so it was so fun like should do make Tape sound like bit noise sound, more retro sound. Also I really remembered about what I used different Chords before in the 80's and 90's!

MFM: Your live shows seem to be improvisation based, very playful. As if you're jamming in the studio. Does playing live differ much to you from working in the studio?

KT: Yes I love like improvisations when doing live show. I'm always thinking about each party is totally different energy from music lovers. I love to get something good happen with music lovers, and yes it's totally different with Studio works. Prepare for live set also needs time and skills, so i always try to do at my studio for what can happen at the live show.

MFM Mix 052: Kuniyuki Takahashi

Trushmix 231 presents Meg Paine straight outta London! The DJ and music enthusiast is making her moves in London these days. Playing quality underground parties, and small really cool venues. Good vibe and positive spirit is the keyword.

She made a 1 hour and 56 minute mix for us here at Trush. A mix focusing on the sounds of the early 90's chill out, softer balearic techno, old trance, house and UK sounds! Sit back and enjoy this mix!

Music from the top!

Enjoy!

Trushmix 231  - Meg Paine

Residency show broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (18.10.2024)

Artist: @montana-bourke

Montana @ Radio TNP 18.10.2024

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