Self Isolation Mix Series

Bonsai Guest Mixes

Bonsai Premieres

Up next in our mix series is Shifting Sounds main man DJ Arnold.

When it comes to moving records, secret location raves and the toon, Shifting Sounds are at the pinnacle. From throwing parties in quarries to clubs and consistantly delivering a classy soundtrack, we had to ask DJ Arnold to put a mix down for us. 

Having partied with DJ Arnold at the likes of Dekmantel festival and multiple trips to OFF Sonar, we are fully aware of his great taste and his ear for a groover and we hope to have him play for us in the not too distant future.

Recorded vinyl only and including records from the likes of Bonsai favourite, Rhadoo, we hope you enjoy the mix as much as we did.

Keep it Rominimal.

Shifting Sounds
https://www.facebook.com/shiftingsoundsuk/

Bonsai
https://www.facebook.com/bonsai.mcr/


For details on our first pop-up party at Eastern Bloc, use the links below

Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2441791742511249/

RA
https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1275444

Bonsai

Bonsai 002 - DJ Arnold (Shifting Sounds)

For Bonsai 003 we are buzzing to have a very special mix from our pop-up party headliner at Eastern Bloc, Renzo.

Having shared the bill with Renzo as well as seen him play out at his own parties and warmed up for some of the greats, we are super grateful to have him come play for us in July. With this mix, we simply asked him to record his sound and he has done just that ... you will not be disapointed. 

For the last few years Renzo has been pushing his vinyl only record label and party, etiket, into the minimal and groove space and January saw it's first release which featured his own tracks as well as 2  from London based DJ C-Wendy. You can pick up a copy for your record bag here:

Juno Records - bit.ly/2KRSqoe
Redeye Records - bit.ly/2KPBChx
deejay.de - bit.ly/2KPBK0v
Technique Tokyo - テクニーク- bit.ly/2BQGQH2
DiscoPiu - bit.ly/2CR1do8

For our party on the 11th of July we have asked Renzo to play an extended vinyl only set alongside Bonsai residents and some other friends of the brand. We would love you to join us :)

Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2441791742511249/

For more info on etiket & Renzo

etiket Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/etiketedinburgh/

etiket Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/etiketrecords

Renzo Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/renzoetiket

Bonsai 003 - Renzo (etiket)

BONSAI WORLDWIDE

We are so excited to share this one with you. All the way from Buenos Aries, Argentina, we welcome Ventrix to our mix series. 

A couple of months ago Ventrix dropped us a DM on instagram, we had a listen to some of his stuff and couldn't have been keener to ask him for a mix. 

Based in Buenos Aries, Ventrix often plays the well respected club, Sunset in Pilar. We asked him what DJs he is currently into and he listed a number of Bonsai favourites including, Mihai Pol and caLLy as well as Barut and Herck. 

The feel of this mix is absolutely perfect for the Bonsai vibe with floaty All Day I dream melodies mixed with the sounds of the Romanian underground. 

Lucky for us Ventrix was happy to provide a track list:

caLLy - Drepti
Kaitaro - Grafh (Herck Remix)
Farid Odilbekov - 35
Herck - Flutron
caLLy - Duoar Meh
Direkt - Untitled
LIZZ - Infy Modu
Krt1 - Anark (Zepovek Remix)
Direkt - AM Shift
RQZ - Let's Work
Arapu - Shuffle

We hope you enjoy this one and if you want to hear more, head over to his SoundCloud. Link below

https://soundcloud.com/dj-ventrix

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ventrixdj

Bonsai 006 - Ventrix (Argentina)

Our first mix from the capital comes from Peckham based DJ and producer, Up North Resident and Project London Radio host, HUMAN LOGO.

Residing in London, HUMAN LOGO caught our attention with his unique sound and impressive taste. The mix is a classy blend of minimal groove, upbeat snares and mellow house. 

You can check out more of HUMAN LOGO (inc. his productions) via the links below 

SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/humanlogo

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/human_logo/

Bandcamp
https://humanlogo.bandcamp.com/

RA
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/humanlogo

Bonsai 011 - HUMAN LOGO (Up North)

Next up we have a live special from our residents and co-founders Alex Hogan & PJ Ford.

Recorded one Friday evening after a few tinnies in the depths of Castlefield and with the intention of a good vibe. 

Featuring artists from all corners of house and techno such as; Jacques Greene, Chaos in the CBD, Rossi, Axel Boman, DJOKO and many more!

You can catch both DJs playing B2B alongside the @tranquilmcr residents and @joshbakerdj on the 18th of October at Off The Square

FB event
https://www.facebook.com/events/509727079819638/

Skiddle event and tickets
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Off-The-Square/Bonsai-x-Tranquil-Present-Josh-Baker/13635567/

Bonsai 014 - Alex Hogan B2B PJ Ford (Live from Worsley Street)

After a couple technical issues, we are back on the road with a super classy, Salford special.

For Bonsai 013 we welcome Brandon Urmston, resident and top boy over at Manchester label Adâncime. 

Adâncime is not only a label but also a platform to push the Manchester scene and the DJs in it, so we were delighted to have someone on board that shares the same values as us.

We hope you enjoy this one as it comes complete with deep tech vibes and features a number of our favourite records and DJs ... including a special track by Archie Hamilton that has featured in a great deal of our sets over the years. 

Check out more from Adâncime via the links below

https://soundcloud.com/adancime

https://www.instagram.com/brandon.urmston/?hl=en

Bonsai 013 - Brandon Urmston (Adâncime MCR)

Ahead of their party this Friday (18th Oct) at Off The Square. PJ Ford from Bonsai Mcr has put togehter an hour of deep house tunes to get you in the mood. 

Check our interview with the collective here: https://allmyfriendsmcr.com/2019/10/16/bonsai-mcr/

All My Friends Ep#39 Bonsai | PJ Ford

For Bonsai 015 we welcome the Glaswegian legend behind one the best Björk reworks we have ever heard, Gregg Dunsmore.

Gregg first came on our radar around 12 months ago alongside a number of other Scottish minimal selectors who had came together to form a collective called 'The Outer Circle' and subsequently made their name on the scene with a number of parties in Glasgow. 2 months ago Gregg put out a Free download of Björk's The Pleasure is All Mine, which has been played out by a number of huge names, including @janeret, and we knew we had to bring him on board for a mix.

https://soundcloud.com/gregg-dunsmore/bjork-the-pleasure-is-all-mine-gregg-dunsmore-edit-1644-rs-master

With huge releases on the likes of @whoyostro, @grainygroove and @hatchrecordings, it is safe to say that Mr Dunsmore knows his way round a turntable or two ... so sit back and enjoy an hour of minimal, dub, house and everything in between!

SC
https://soundcloud.com/gregg-dunsmore

Bonsai 015 - Gregg Dunsmore (Whoyostro, Grainy Groove, Hatch Rec.)

For those that remember Human Logo's Bonsai 011 mix, you will notice that this is the second mix instalment from the Leeds based party, Up North. 

Up North top boy, Pete Melba, delivers an absolute worldie selection with this one, featuring punchy, dance floor appropriate grooves and an authentic vinyl finish.

We are a huge fan of Leeds and we totally respect the noise that Pete and the team are making in it's electronic music space. Lock yourself in and enjoy the journey!

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/petemelba

FB
https://www.facebook.com/UpNorthLeeds/

Bonsai 017 - Pete Melba (Up North)

Our first ever premiere comes hot off the mixing desk from Peckham based producer, Up North resident and past Bonsai mix series guest, @humanlogo.

Similar to the mix Human Logo did for us in September, the track can be defined by it's unique rolls, builds and dance floor ready bassline.

Appropriate for any high energy minimal set or 7am on your favourite terrace, we highly recommend that you make use of this secret weapon that @humanlogo has kindly given us.

Free DL link above

SoundCloud
@humanlogo

Instagram
www.instagram.com/human_logo/

Bandcamp
humanlogo.bandcamp.com/

RA
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/humanlogo

Bonsai 010 Mix
https://soundcloud.com/bonsai-mcr/bonsai-mix

Bonsai Premiere // Human Logo - Bubble Head // FREE DL

With our last mix having such an amazing response, we thought why not give the people what they want and throw another one in the mixer! 

Today's mix comes from 2 DJs who go under the name A.M. Project. Hailing from Ibiza and Italy, these lads are just 18 but KILLING in in the scene at the moment with their party Noisy Neighbours as well as just finishing their summer residency in Ibiza at b12.

We go back to our minimal roots with this one, pure grooves and classy blends .... 1 hour plus of stripped back goodness!

Bonsai 020 - A.M. Project (Noisy Neighbours, Ibiz.)

With our next vinyl only affair at Eastern Bloc just around the corner, it only seemed right to ask one of our guests to record a mix for us.

@kyle-mckendrick is a Manchester based DJ and producer and one of the faces behind the hugely successful, minimal focused party, mödum (@modum-podcast). Kyle first came on to our radar when we heard his own stripped back, grooving production 'This One' ...

https://soundcloud.com/kyle-mckendrick/kyle-mckendrick-this-one-2-1644-rs-master

... and having booked some of the biggest names in minimal, including Mhai Pol, Herck, Zau & Sepp we knew that his sound would be perfect for our party.

We hope you enjoy his mix and we hope to see you at our Xmas party on Thursday 12th Dec

https://www.facebook.com/events/950906678608690/

https://soundcloud.com/kyle-mckendrick

https://www.facebook.com/modum.mcr/

Bonsai 021 - Kyle Mckendrick (mödum)

We are over the moon to be bringing you our next Bonsai Premiere from Newcastle based DJ and producer, SHALOM.

SHALOM has been on the scene for 6 years and has been doing the damage playing alongside heavy hitters such as Rich NXT, Lutz, Liverpool's Lauren Lo Sung and Bonsai favourite S.A.M. 

As well as grafting in the studio, the Toon selector has been running the hugely successful party, Daze which has brought some of the scene's biggest names to Newcastle. Their upcoming party with the dutch duo Chris Stussy & Prunk is looking to be a next level facer - link below

https://www.facebook.com/events/1028480404150628/

With a number of tunes out on the horizon and some serious biz in the works with Daze, we highly recommend you get SHALOM on your radar.

As per, FREE DLs enabled so fire up ur USBs ... seriuz!

DJ Page
https://www.facebook.com/lukeshalomdj/

DAZE
https://www.facebook.com/Dazencl/

Bonsai Premiere // SHALOM - Brain Fog  // FREE DL

Our second instalment of the week and our second instalment of our Bonsai Premiere series come from Nottingham based DJ and producer, Desmond. (Where WAX).

Desmond first came onto our radar after meeting him under the dim light's of Manchester's Stage & Radio where he was running the party, Sound Picnic, headlined by Kolo & Dyze (Telum).

Pol is a record which nicely fits that first meeting with Desmond and the Sound Picnic crew; atmospheric, deep and moody. The track features a subtle and highly infectious beat which is would provide the perfect backdrop to any club space or after party. 

Desmond has kindly allowed FREE DLs for this one, so get it done before he changes his mind ;)

Desmond Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Desmond-993237034086216/

Where WAX Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/wherewax/

Sound Picnic
https://www.facebook.com/Soundpicnic00/

Desmond SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/desmonduk

Bonsai Premiere // Desmond - Pol // FREE DL

In a time of worry, madness and isolation, we bring you a very special, extended Bonsai mix from one of Portugal's best minimal exports, Figueira.

Co-founder of the hugely successful party, UNTITLED, Figueira has been a key player in the scene and it has been exciting to see the brand go from strength to strength over the years.

So, if you're on lock down at home or sitting in an empty office, get this turned up and enjoy the journey.

Good times are coming. Be patient & be safe x

Bonsai 024 - Figueira (UNTITLED) // Self Isolation Special

Our self isolation series continues with another solid mix from past Bonsai Premiere guest, Shalom.

Shalom sent us this mix at the start of the week and we knew, similar to his track Brain Fog, that it needed to be on our channel. Journey vibes with this one as he takes us through a back catalogue of dubby rollers, minimal and some older, more unknown edits. 

Shout out to all of you lot staying at home, whilst this madness continues. Stay positive, as there are going to be some very special parties on the cards, once this is over :) 

#staythefuckathome

Brain Fog - Bonsai Premiere

https://soundcloud.com/bonsai-mcr/bonsai-premiere-shalom-brain-fog-free-dl

DJ Page
www.facebook.com/lukeshalomdj/

DAZE
www.facebook.com/Dazencl/

Bonsai 025 - Shalom (Daze) // Self Isolation Special

Our favourite Peckham based producer is BACK! 

This time, Human Logo treats us to an oozey, vinyl only, hour of ambient, dubby afternoon melters. 

Perfect for that post lunch quarantine chill or that Sat night isolation Google Hangout with the gang. 

Wax only, send it. #staythefuckathome

This mix first aired over at Project London on Saturday 21st. That crew are causing waves, check it out.

www.projectlondonmusic.com/

www.instagram.com/projectlondonmusic/

SoundCloud
@humanlogo

Instagram
www.instagram.com/human_logo/

Bandcamp
humanlogo.bandcamp.com/

RA
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/humanlogo

Bonsai 027 - Human Logo (Project London, Up North) // Self Isolation Special

The next instalment in our series comes from the Croatian selector, Matko Mikić who is currently based in Zgreb, an area of the world not only impacted by COVID-19, but by a recent earthquake.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone over there at the moment <3

Described as a small time DJ from Zagreb, with a broad taste of music influences. Sounds vary from minimal to micro house and various types of deep and dub house. 

Matko Mikić is also a member of Pullup¡ kolektiv who are currently focused on making the music scene in Zagreb more colorful, underground and obscure.

www.facebook.com/pullupkolektiv

SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/matko_mikic/tracks

Give it a listen and show the main man some love and support x

Bonsai 026 - Matko Mikić (Pullup¡ Kolektiv) // Self Isolation Special

Resident vibes for today's isolation as co-founder, PJ takes to the decks for a cross genre special.

Big tunes to get you through the day from Bicep, Chaos in the CBD, Lone, Harrison BDP, Bonobo, KiNK, Urulu, Pépe ... Seriuz bizniz

enjoy & stay @ home

Bonsai 028 - PJ Ford (Bonsai) // Self Isolation Special

Another one from our friends over in Scotland as FLY Club and Syndicate resident, Gav Miller, delivers 59 mins and 59 seconds of house and minimal.

Hailing from Edinburgh, Gav is known for his high energy, multi-genre approach to DJ sets. For this Bonsai mix he keeps up that consistency as the selection boasts vocal bangers, right through to stripped back, dubby grooves.

For all those wanting to hear more from Gav Miller, we got u below.

Gav Miller FB
https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Gav-Miller-2283900081925941/

2Sides Insta
https://www.instagram.com/2sidesuk/

Bonsai 029 - Gav Miller (FLY Club, 2Sides) // Self Isolation Special

REIN have been producing and DJing together for the past 3 years after crossing paths at uni in Newcastle. HWTL 

Their tracks have gained support from the likes of DJ Seinfeld, Hammer, Philou Louzolo and Haai, and they’ve been praised for their unique style of production that always brings something fresh to the table.

‘Bird Bath’ was written with the dance floor in mind drawing on influence from some of the pair's favourite artists such as Lone and Sweely, with wide synth pads, swinging rhythms and a stonking bass. Grab a cold one, wash your hands, and turn this one up! 

REIN have big plans for the next few months with releases lined up on Les Yeux Orange and with Wokoundou records … Keep your eyes peeled.

https://soundcloud.com/wearerein

linktr.ee/wearerein

Contact: wearerein@gmail.com

Bonsai Premiere // REIN - Bird Bath // FREE DL

Next up we have none other than WeAreNothingRecords head honcho, Mr Do Rego.

Having partied and DJ'd alongside Paddy at a number of Scottish festivals and parties, we knew that we were in for a treat with this one.

Enjoy it and stay at home UK, we are nearly there :) <3

https://soundcloud.com/warenothingrecords

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Doregomusic/

Bonsai 034 - Do Rego (WeAreNothingRecords) // Self Isolation Special

As we get back to basics with our OG mix series, we welcome founder and resident of the Nottingham label Traza, TA:BS.

Having supported the likes of ANOTR, DJ Boring and Maribou State, it certainly is a pleasure to have such a heavy hitter on board.

Over lockdown we have kept a close eye on his moves with Traza and beyond. His mix is a perfect addition to our minimal sound and a great Wednesday grover to get you over the hump this week.

https://soundcloud.com/tabsartist
https://soundcloud.com/trazamusic
https://www.instagram.com/trazamusic/
https://www.facebook.com/trazamusic

Bonsai 043 - TA:BS (Traza)

This Friday we treat your ears to an hour and 37 of dreamy & dubby house from Daze co-owner and half of Ebb & Flow, Ewan Hawkes.

Based in the toon (HWTL), Ewan, past guest, Shalom and the Daze crew have gone from strength to strength, so it's great to have a mix locked in from one of the top boys.

Stay at home, shut the blinds and get this whacked up. Strap in and enjoy the ride.

https://soundcloud.com/ewanhawkes

FB
https://www.facebook.com/ewanhawkes.daze/

Gramz
https://www.instagram.com/ewanhawkes.daze
https://www.instagram.com/ebbandflow.daze/

Bonsai 035 - Ewan Hawkes (Daze / Ebb & Flow)// Self Isolation Special

Past Bonsai & Friends guest Renzo is back in action via our mix series and we couldn't be more pleased with his recently delivery :)

Just over an hour of garage bangers to brighten up your Tuesday in isolation,

Seriuz sends on this one. 

Enjoy (in isolation)

Peace

https://soundcloud.com/renzoetiket

Bonsai 036 - Renzo (etiket) // Self Isolation Garage Special

Our next premiere this Sunny Monday afternoon comes from Viktor Udvari on Obey Solitude

The Obey Solitude label has been designed to get the listener as close to the music as possible right from the artwork to the record and this one does just that

We hope you enjoy this one and we highly advise keeping one eye on the Obey Solitude crew as they continue to grow.

https://soundcloud.com/obeysolitude

Buy EP

Bonsai Premiere // Viktor Udvari - Nevében A Sorsa (Nmen Est Omen)

Here's the 15th episode of our podcast series with Alex Hogan from UK.
One hour of minimal with tracks from Skee Mask, Laurence Guy, Xhz, PINDER
Hi & Saberhagen and many others.

Podcast 015 • Hosted by Alex Hogan (UK) 🇬🇧

It's been nearly 3 months since we launched our Self Isolation Special mix series, and what a journey it's been. We would like to thank all the DJs and producers around UK and Europe who have contributed.

With lockdown easing up around the country and people able to visit others, we thought we would bring things to a close and move on to the next chapter ... and with that we welcome a very special guest, Dreemwax.

The Edinburgh based DJ and producer came on to our radar in April after we discovered his widely succesful record 'You Wouldn't Understand,' which was posted on the infamous Slav youtube channel back in March. Since then we have been locked into his lofi & house style beats and mixes non-stop. Serious moves about to be made by this lad.

This is hands down one of the most enjoyable mixes we have heard this year, so lock in and dreem away :)

Stay safe G's!

Dreemwax:
https://dreemwax.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/dreemwax
https://www.facebook.com/Dreemwax

Bonsai 042 - Dreemwax // The Final Self Isolation Special

Today we welcome London based selector and producer, Pj Addinall.

Having played in clubs in Thailand, Cambodia, India, Laos, Vietnam, Germany and the White Isle we welcomed him with open arms to our ever growing mix series family.

 Pj has been killing it on his home turf playing alongside the likes of  Latmun, Richy Ahmed, Max Chapman, Marc Fancuilli, Charlotte De Witte, Pirupa, Apollo 84, Second City & Many More.

Minimal and melodic grooves, edits and builders on this one for your Friday weekend opener. Enjoy it.

https://soundcloud.com/peter-pj-addinall
https://www.facebook.com/pjaddinalldj/

Bonsai 044 - Pj Addinall (La Vida)

Alex has been on the scene for over 8 years now, having held down residencies in Scotland for FLY as well as Hectors and in Manchester for Trip and more recently his own project, Bonsai.

Bonsai has been running for just over a year now and has hosted parties up and down the country. They have secured a regular vinyl only affair at Manchester’s favourite record store, Eastern Bloc and last year brought Hide&Seek creator and You&Me head honcho, Josh Baker to Off The Square.

The mix is a blend of house, minimal and left field with a few white label surprises ;) 🍃

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/bonsai-mcr
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bonsai.mcr/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hogzknowsbest/

Orangecast 006 // Alex Hogan

Back when we first started up, we invited two brothers to record a mix for us. It turned out to be one of our most played to date, so we are absolutely buzzing to welcome back, Buckle Bro's. 

Strictly heaters for the 30 degree afternoon we have on our hands today. We hope you enjoy this one .... FIIYYAAA!

@obuckle
instagram.com/bucklebrosmusic
instagram.com/darkcatzuk

Bonsai  045 - Buckle Bro's (DarkCatz)

We go deeper and darker on this one as we head back to where it all began at Bonsai 005. We welcome back, [INCLUDED.

July 2019 we held our launch party at Manchester's finest record shop, Eastern Bloc and brought down with us the Tranquil crew, etiket label boss, Renzo and [IN]CLUDED. The rest is history .... ;) 

Having had recent support from Hotflush head honcho, Scuba, this really needs no intro, enjoy the journey.

[IN]CLUDED Mix Series:
soundcloud.com/in_cluded/sets/in-cluded-mix-series

SoundCloud
@in_cluded

Bonsai 046 - [IN]CLUDED (OOO)

When we first started up Bonsai back in June last year, we took heavy inspiration from Lee Burridge's party, All Day I Dream. For this week's mix, we wanted to invite a DJ that also had a feel for this style of party and sound. Therefore, we welcome London based DJ and Dream Machine head honcho, Liam René.

Having played at Liam's first party, Aztec, many moons ago and seeing what he is doing now on the London scene, we are so excited to have him onboard for this one. 

Enjoy

SC
https://soundcloud.com/liamrene

Dream Machine FB
https://www.facebook.com/dreammachine.ldn/

Bonsai 047 - Liam René (Dream Machine)

For Bonsai Forty Eight we welcome a DJ & Producer who has been heavily on our radar since his first release on Renzo's label, etiket. 

We introduce C. Wendy.

Musical masterclass on this one as C. Wendy takes us right through the house, minimal and 2Step spectrum. Perfect to kick start the weekend.

SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/c-wendy

IG
https://www.instagram.com/__cwendy/

FB
https://www.facebook.com/cwendymusic

ETIKET001
https://www.deejay.de/C-Wendy_Renzo_Tribute_To_Joshua_Nolan_ETIKET001_Vinyl__336710

Bonsai 048 - C. Wendy (etiket)

After a much needed break in Ibiza, we are back!

We present to you another up and comer on the Manchester scene, Taylor Kerr.

Boasting lovely blends of French minimal and house, this is perfect soundtrack to see out the summer months and bring us into the next chapter of a pretty mental year. 

We hope you enjoy. Make sure to keep eyes on our socials for new things to come :) <3

Bonsai 049 - Taylor Kerr

After a month of moves, we are back with a dubby masterpiece. Bonsai Premiere tings. Enjoy

Buy: https://technicalglitchrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tg02-the-hiatus-ep

Kooscha
@kooscha
www.facebook.com/kooscha.music

Technical Glitch
@technicalglitch
www.facebook.com/technical.glitch.records

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