Oasis (Snippet)

Archie Hamilton Sunwaves 05.05.24

An episode that feels well overdue yet thoroughly worth the wait! A titan of the Naarm underground music scene, Pjenné has been a kindred spirit and longtime pal since the early days of MDC, and it's no surprise that her contribution is packed full of gloriously deep and immersive feels, bassy and driving in parts and light as a feather in others, speaking to a palette that has been meticulously explored and continues to evolve along with her incredible weekly radio show on PBS, Passing Notes. 

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Q. What sounds of feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. For this mix, I wanted to channel the energy and sounds that I associate with Melbourne Deepcast rather than drawing on the darker side of my sound palette that has been at the fore of my radio and club sets of late. MDC means so many things to me, but there’s definitely an energetic, grooviness that comes to mind and this is what inspired the mix. Although the mix does showcase parts of me (heavily atmospheric, emotive and a few downtempo tracks for good measure), I’d say this is more of a mix for you. :) I imagine this mix being listened to outside, on a sunny day, but when you might also need a little extra pep in your step. 

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. The first that came to mind is a track by Sean Cusick and Medway (Jesse Skeens) - It is an incredibly beautiful and emotive breakbeat track from 2002 on Saw recordings, there’s just something about how the vocals and the pads wash over you - although its upbeat there's also a sombreness to it and I just think its the whole package. 

Towards the end of the mix there’s also a very very classic ambient trance number, Lazer Worshippers by Damon Wild & Tim Taylor from 1993 - Not the most deeply dug track but it's a classic for a reason.

Q. You have been lovingly broadcasting your weekly radio show Passing Notes on PBS for six years running, which is a serious achievement! Tell us what you did for your sixth anniversary on International Women's Day, and what keeps you inspired to broadcast the show week in week out?

A. It’s been a wild ride that’s for sure! I really appreciate that International Women’s Day marks each yearly anniversary of Passing Notes - it reminds me to stop and reflect on each year as an achievement that I would probably otherwise forget in the chaos of life. This year I enlisted the help of Syrian DJ and Harmony Rec affiliate Zeynep, who provided an excellent, playful and sassy celebratory guest mix. 

As for my inspiration to keep going, I’d say that I draw from the collective power of electronic artists locally as well as internationally. There’s just so much good music to share, and Passing Notes enables me to provide a crucial connection between ‘underground’ electronic music and the wider music community. I'm also inspired by live radio as a format - it provides a sanctuary for me from the highly curated nature of music today and allows me to be more playful in the way that I explore different sounds. To me it is a place free of judgement.

MDC.308 Pjenné

DJ recorder at Danssällskapet, Underground in Stockholm.

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Fjäder DJ @ Danssällskapet II 050725

| HIGH NOON RISING | w/ Loz | E4

The man behind the various Emotional labels jumps in the NTS cockpit for a chance to show off his expansive taste.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/emotional/episodes/emotional-10th-august-2025

All Trades w/ Piers Harrison 100825

"Made In Ukraine“

Recorded strictly from vinyl. All music crafted in Ukraine

tracklist 

poly chain - hazelnut https://soundcloud.com/poly-chain-lightronics
vadim griboedov - explica https://soundcloud.com/vadimgriboedov
g-transition - doom's joke in the action https://soundcloud.com/brothergdeep
dennis voloshin - dub rannich https://soundcloud.com/vualitron
rustam - get a break (2 t edit) https://soundcloud.com/rustam
тиск - legit check (alex pervukhin bleep mix) https://soundcloud.com/flashyflashy
aliana - I believe feat kris https://soundcloud.com/alianamarian
borys – ease your mind https://soundcloud.com/1borys
ghetto sunrise – mocujin https://soundcloud.com/vlad_kovalov
qzzaargh – gom jabbar https://www.discogs.com/release/27753804-Qzzaargh-Lost-But-Found
luschn - ostinato transdanz https://soundcloud.com/luschn1
silat beksi - taboo https://soundcloud.com/silat-beksi
alexander harris - i have (io mulen remix) https://soundcloud.com/olekhar
rayo - purkhavka https://soundcloud.com/rayo

Socials: 

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https://www.instagram.com/domnitsa/

revealing secrets w/ Domnitsa (01/09/25)

Criminal Cast 40 - Brother G (live)

September techno raw

From the host: _"Welcome to the Odesa Film Studio archive from 1962 to 1984. A collection of the beloved weirdest sci-fi, space age, detective, and drama soundtracks for film and television."_ 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/shukai/episodes/shukai-19th-november-2025

Oasis (Snippet)

Dmytro OK