In this series we ask labels to have one of their team showcase the best B-sides of their own releases - be that their personal favourites, their best kept secrets, and their unsung heroes. It gives the listener a chance to hear the sounds of a label all in one mixtape.

Record labels - 'The Bside of...'

Watch out, Bside incoming!

In this series we ask DJs who cannot join us for a live recording in Scotland to instead send a mix over the web. The internet is a marvellous thing, it's paired us up with guests from Brooklyn and New Orleans all the way to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Moscow, even reaching as far as Brisbane and Seoul!

Bside Incoming

All these episodes were recorded live and filmed. If you enjoy these then we urge you to check out our YouTube channel as we endeavour to re-upload the live series in all its glory.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRImMx5Wu2MjALq_Uzcz0w

What started in 'the Bside bedroom', where a handful of people would join us in listening to our guests and sharing a drink, has gradually expanded on to new spaces. We've seen vibey lounge bars: House of Gods in Edinburgh, as well as intimate record shops: Rubadub and Palais de Danse in Glasgow and further north to Le Freak Records in Dundee. We sincerely look forward to returning to our live recordings in the (hopefully) not so distant future.

Bside Live

Bside Incoming: Rubi

Now based in Berlin, Rubi was recently running her own 'Out of Sight' event series in Yangon while teaching tech as a professor in Myanmar. As well as co-founding the Kommuna Tapes record label, founded in 2016 under the same name as the successful Barcelona event series, she is also a resident with RA+RE and Rings of Neptune.

Her YouTube channel is an absolute gold mine for the deep, dubby, and beautifully bizarre:

https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmerubi/featured

Each one of her mixes is as cool and clinical as it is richly warm, packed full of new musical discoveries and much cherished records. Her episode of Bside Incoming is no exception; a downtempo masterclass of vibrant ambient layers, electro grooves and irresistible breaks, with lots of bleeps and bloops.

Check out Rubi's Soundcloud @itsmerubi

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Rubi

Bside Incoming: Detroit in Effect

Well, well, well… this episode is a special one… we’re very pleased to mark the century with a legend.

It’s Detroit in Effect for our 100th Episode!

D.I.E have been electro royalty since the 90s, thriving in a city moulded by music: from local radio stations and musical communities, to Motown, Gospel and Parliament’s Funk, through to the pioneering hip-hop infused electronic music of the modern era. 
 
There’s a lot you could say about Detroit in Effect, but, their tracks speak for themselves:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHz8HTeSDg4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwqphSKXhRE

So we’re flying you all out to Motor City to meet DJ Maaco from Detroit’s finest electro collective. We’re gonna take a little look into his record bag and pick out some of his all time favourite Bsides. While the first half reads like a Funky Hall of Fame, with Carl Carlton, Rick James and George Clinton, the second half tells us a little more about his D.I.E influences with electro legends like Cybotron, Egyptian Lover and Paul Hardcastle.

Check out Detorit In Effect's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/detroitineffect

And their impressive discography - https://www.discogs.com/artist/21180-DIE

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Detroit in Effect

Bside Incoming: 1-800 GIRLS x Par Avion

We have another excellent episode of Bside Incoming for you!

Made in London by two good friends and flat mates bouncing off each other's Bside selections. Digging through the very finest of the flip side we have Jake and Benjamin, AKA 1-800 Girls and Par Avion.

With a background in New Wave bands and a renown for high octane DJ sets, 1-800 Girls' productions usually sit somewhere between the two. The nostalgic warmth of hardware productions and the hard hitting energy that often defines his dance floor selections.
Be sure to check out all his releases, and a notable mention to the B2 Sundown Edit of his title track ‘U’ Me And Madonna’ on the Australian netlabel clipp.art:

https://1-800girls.bandcamp.com/album/u-me-and-madonna-ep-clippv001

Par Avion is a selector who runs a collective and imprint by the same name, as well as the Mutual Trust events with Salary Boy. With a passion for intelligent dance music, a keen ear for great audio, and an impressive music collection: The two combine for a Bside Back2Back that has all the intimacy of a listening session with fellow music lovers.

Expect everything from deep and soothing electronica through to vibrant house and disco edit, soul, funk, acid, afro, breakbeats and everything in between.

Check them both out on Soundcloud:
@1800girls
@par_avion

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: 1-800 GIRLS x Par Avion

Bside Incoming: Merchant

The latest instalment of our Incoming series is a Bside extravaganza of global grooves spanning nearly three hours, courtesy of London based duo: Merchant.

Harry and Al began collecting and sharing records during their years at university in Bristol, since moving to London their passion for record digging has only grown, diving deep into genres and subcultures from all over the world. They have amassed, over the years, an impressive catalogue of rare treasures.

After a gentle introduction Merchant will be warming up the turntables with Reggae, Soca, Zouk with the energy rising and into some very tasty House.

Tracklist:
Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra - Blue Nile (0:00)
Alan Sorrenti - Incrociando Il Sole (08:25)
The Bernie Leadon & Michael Georgiades Band - Glass Off (12:45)
Drum Baggo & The Cimmarons & Sir Collins - Happiness (19:05)
Tenastelin - Burial Tonight (Version) (24:15)
Red Cloud - I Want To Be Free (27:40)
Ini Kamoze - Live A Little Love (31:10)
Thierry Gilles - Tou Ça (36:50)
Abel Duerrë - Nao Vo Nao (40:45)
X-Plosion Band - La Vie Wed (43:55)
Vermettya Royster - Give Me Your Love (Instrumental) (47:40)
Macho III - Kalimba De Luna (52:00)
Kantata - Feeling So Nice (54:55)
N’ya Soleil - Yaounde By Night (Enchainement N'GOLA) (59:20)
Ophelia - Fait Mwen Voler (1:06:40)
Fil Pak - En Nou Alle Zouké (1:11:50)
Obina Shok - Afrikaê ... Êêê (1:15:40)
Fernanda Marlu - Inmin Nou (1:20:20)
One Way Featuring Al Hudson - Music (1:24:30)
Cheryl Glasgow - Fashion Accessory (1:29:45)
Marco Polo - The Calling (East Side Mix) (1:34:50)
Seydinah - A La Folie (Club Mix) (1:40:50)
Tony Scott - That's How I'm Living (1:46:30)
Crazy Eddie - Hey D.J. (1:50:55)
Dj Camacho - Tell Me (1:53:40)
Morenas - Hazme Soñar (Massimino & Cutmaster-G Club Mix) (1:56:40)
Fibre Foundation - Free Your Mind (NJ Mix) (2:00:30)
Capricorn - Love In London (Piano Mix) (2:05:40)
Heavenly - 2 Dam Funky (Mix 2) (2:11:35)
Guy Contact - Cool Blue Liquid (Maximus Mix) (2:15:50)
Isamar & Compañia ‎– Amor Suave (Sexy Soft Mix) (2:19:50)
Pete Richards - Music Is The Love Of My Life (2:24:50)
Ghalib Ghallab - Love Desire (2:29:00)
Scorpio Universal - Retounin Doudou (2:35:10)
Caribean New Sound - Sweet Shake (2:41:30)
Franz Tuernal - Koultans (2:47:10)


Check out their soundcloud for some lovely edits: https://soundcloud.com/merchantrecordslondon

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. Check out www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/ where you can find more of her wonderful creations and reach out if you’re interested in commissions or prints.

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Bside Incoming: Merchant

The Bside of… Pluie/Noir

https://soundcloud.com/pluie-noir

We’re back again with the latest episode of our record label showcase, this time label boss Bruno will guide us through his Berlin based imprint with “The Bside of… Pluie/Noir”.

The label curates artists with a unique sonic signature from all over the world, tracks from club-oriented genres to be enjoyed as home listening, and music that always seeks to push boundaries. We will also hear from the sub-label Experimental Media which focuses on ambient and left-field electronica.
Take note of the stunning audio/visual component to the Pluie/Noir discography whereby artists are invited to create a visual representation that accompanies each release.

Expect deep and moody minimal, experimental electronica, and superb production quality from an array of international artists.

Pluie/Noir bandcamp:  - https://pluienoir.bandcamp.com/album/pnem04-sh-en-plant
And insta - https://www.instagram.com/pluienoirmusic/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. Check out her art here and message her! www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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The Bside Of... Pluie/Noir

Bside Incoming: Estimulo

We’re delighted to touch back down in Berlin to hear from one of the city’s most stalwart deep-house supporters. A two-hour exploration into the collection of a man searching for the soul in all things electronic music. We give the warmest of welcomes to Esti, known widely as Estimulo.

@estimulo

Esti’s entry into music was one of intense curiosity: chopping up radio recordings from a young age and assorting them into mock radio shows of his own. Borne from an unquenchable thirst for groovy electronic sounds, and after becoming infatuated by “The Big Beat on Fridays”, a radio show active in 1988, he set upon a quest to collect as many house records as possible. This emphatic drive led to his dabbling with pirate FM radio in 1990, when finally, Esti could broadcast the sounds he loved with his neighbourhood. Though sadly, his childhood dream was cut short by the authorities soon after...

Esti, however undeterred, soldiered on with a smile, and the spoils of his devotion are evident in the thirty years that have elapsed since then. He now operates a long-standing record label and internet-radio show, Mixomat Recordings and the EstimuloShow respectively, and has performed in some of the most revered institutions in Europe: namely Tresor, Berghain and ADE. These such outings have also led to performances alongside esteemed acolytes like Gerd Janson, Fantastic Man, Shed and I-F. 

For someone with such a colourful career in electronic music, you’d expect his early influences and musical ventures to reflect in his Bside episode, and they certainly do. Staying true to his innate connection with deep electronic sounds, Esti guides us through curious downbeat IDM, emotive house and Italo, woozy two-step, and juddering, euphoric breaks. Proving to us that he can indeed find the soul in everything.  

Estimulo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estimuloshow/
Estimulo’s digital hub: http://mixomat.org/estimulo/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. Check out her art here and message her! www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Estimulo

Bside Episode 33: Ernesto Harmon

It was far, far, too long ago that we last had a live episode of the Bside podcast. So after a lengthy wait, we’re very pleased to share this moment with Radio Buena Vida and invite a Glasgow based DJ to the Bside turntables: Ernesto Harmon.

Holding down a residency with both Algorhythm and Body Heat, and with regular appearances for The Lunacy Module, Ernesto is no stranger to the city’s incredible scene. 

True to form, this episode will be marked by his signature synth driven melodies, from funk through to new wave, this one is sure to put a smile on your face.

What a great feeling to finally be back to bringing you music streamed directly to your lovely wee ears.

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. Check out her art here and message her! www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Ep. 33 Ernesto Harmon (Algorhythm & Body Heat)

Bside Incoming Cleymoore

Hot on the heels of his record label showcase, the Pluie/Noir boss is treating us to another quality episode packed full of Bside gems from his own personal collection. It is with great pleasure we present: Cleymoore.

Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Bruno Santos has been honing his craft in Berlin where his proficiency in graphic design and music production have combined to create an original and expressive audio/visual flavour to his style.

His founding of Pluie/Noir and co-management of Rings of Neptune has not pushed only himself, but given platform to rising artists such as Vlad Caia, Diogo and Atree, as well as veterans like Peter Inspirescu and Fumiya Tanaka

His talent at the turntables has taken him to some awesome clubs and festivals across the world, so what a privilege to welcome Cleymoore to the Bside podcast and share his treasured collection with the world: We’ll join him on his ongoing exploration of IDM and all its derivatives, dreamy DnB, electro, and left-field house music.

Cleymoore's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/cleymoore
His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cleymoore/
Pluie-Noir's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/pluie-noir

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. Check out her art here and message her! www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming Cleymoore

Bside Incoming: Millie Mckee

We’re thrilled to invite, for the latest episode of Bside Incoming, an avid collector and respected selector, with an ever increasing reputation as a radio host: Millie McKee

Having spent seven years in Tokyo, Millie has nurtured a loving familiarity for an Asian style in her selections, a passion for the otherworldly that has thrived with her friend Michaela Greibach as ‘Loose Leaf’. The innovative radio show (1020 and Noods) and event series that looks to alter the shape of dance music in the fertile Bristol music scene.

Millie provides an effortless guide through her eclectic collection, providing a little flavour of the refreshingly alternative Loose Leaf style; from Blues, through Progressive Rock and Psychedelic Jazz, to Global Funk, and everything in between.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/millimckee/?hl=en
Loose Leaf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseleafsound/?hl=en

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Millie Mckee

Bside Incoming: Thalo Santana

Here we have a Brazilian native playing his trade in Germany, where he’s gained notoriety for his precise mixing and ever impressive selections: Thalo Santana .

Founder of the HOOVE collective with DJOKO, J.Feierabend and Pascal Wagner joining, their performances and bookings have been taking Cologne by storm since 2016. With a recent move to Berlin, repeated streams with HOR, the joining of the already impressive Home Again imprint, and new music on the way very soon, it looks like Thalo still has a lot more to offer the music scene.

Check his EP with DJOKO on remix on Home berlin:
https://homeagainberlin.bandcamp.com/album/home-again-002-audio-snippets-vinyl-only

His contribution the Bside Podcast will explore jazzy groovy house rhythms, downtempo tracks, through soul, to positive high energy.

Check his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/thalosantana
And his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thalosantana/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Thalo Santana

Bside Ep. 34 Rebecca Vasmant

It’s always a pleasure to invite our favourite local musicians to the Bside turntables. Stepping up this time to record an episode live at Radio Buena Vida is the incredible DJ and jazz musician: Rebecca Vasmant.

Watch the live recording here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_u8YVx_-Yk&t=147s

In a dance music scene dominated by digital sounds and programming, Rebecca provides a refreshing dose of jazz infusion, acoustic instruments, and a diverse knowledge of music. 

With live events and record fairs, she has certainly made a name for herself in her hometown of Glasgow, but her musical pursuits go beyond spinning and collecting records, and her reputation exceeds Glasgow. As a musician and composer she has had a six month tour with eight-strong Ghanaian outfit Kakatsitsi, events at Worldwide Festival Sete, Glasgow Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz Cafe London, Kasheme Zurich, Brilliant Corners, Casper Montenegro, the Baltic Soul Weekender, and an exciting new residency at Ronnie Scott's as part of the 'Panro' collective.

We can’t get enough of her latest release “With Love, From Glasgow” a soothing jazzy dreamscape:

https://rebeccavasmantartist.bandcamp.com/track/jewels-of-thought

But for now let’s tuck into a masterclass of selections all under the wide spectrum of jazz, flowing from calming Brazilian vocals, hypnotic eastern horns & sitars, aggressively energetic trumpets, and everything inbetween. The truly incredible record collection of Rebecca Vasmant!

Rebecca's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/rebecca_vasmant
Her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccavasmant/
And her Bandcamp - https://rebeccasrecords.bandcamp.com/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Ep. 34 Rebecca Vasmant

Bside Incoming: Jerome Hill

We’ve been incredibly excited to share this one with you all, an episode from a DJ who truly embodies the life and soul of dance music and rave culture: Jerome Hill 

Jerome earned his stripes in London’s illegal rave scene in the 90s, with a hands on mixing style full of fast paced transitions, scratching, and some unexpected gems scattered across his sets. 
His prowess behind the decks, and his management of many record labels (Don’t (est. 2000), Super Rhythm Trax, Bleeper, Fat Hop and Hornsey Hardcore) has often left his own productions overlooked by many. Discerning selectors, however, have long supported his tracks, making them a feature in the sets of Aphex Twin, Helena Hauf, Ben Sims, Craig Richards and so many more.

For this episode, we invite you to step into Jerome Hill’s Bside Bazaar, an array of oddities and collectible sounds, free from the bounds of genre, forever intriguing selections from the flip side.

Enjoy!

Jerome Hill's SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/jeromehill
And his Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/djjeromehill/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside incoming: Jerome Hill

Bside Live is back! 

We return to our our original format, live recorded video series, with friend of the podcast and long-time listener, Fraser, stepping up to share his collection of weird and wonderful b-sides from some familiar, and not so familiar names, blending a variety of genres true to his style of DJing.

He’s currently a co-host of Friday Night Fever on EHFM and a regular on the turntables at Edinburgh’s Superico, so Fraser was the perfect candidate to rekindle our live series with some Bside fire at our new filming location ; under the enchanted lights of Superico, and behind the boom of their impressive sound system.

This Bside will take listeners on a journey right from the first tracks Fraser learnt to mix with, all the way through to some standout records hand picked recently from local stores Underground Solush’n and Rubadub.

Watch the full video episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/oADyushxEus

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Ep. 35 Fraser Gillan

Bside Incoming: Giancarlo Puigbó

We’re glad to broadcast show #164, some soulful and serene Sunday vibes from a Barcelona based DJ and producer: Giancarlo Puigbó.

Originating from the Dominican Republic, Giancarlo has built a reputation on effortlessly navigating between boogie and disco grooves and crafting deep, hypnotic house & techno sets. While he’s no stranger to the heavy hitters on a packed out dance floor we will have the pleasure of hearing the softer side of his record collection: an episode crammed full of soothing sounds, with the very best of his Bsides bringing a laidback but energising tone to your day.

Expect soul, disco, horns, female vocals and dreamy downtempo beats.

Check Giancarlo's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/giancarlopuigbo/
And his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/giancarlopuigbo

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Giancarlo Puigbó

For this week’s episode of the Bside podcast we welcome a German producer, DJ, and avid record collector by the name of Saltywax.

We came into contact with Nico aka @sltwx as a fan of the show and a fellow music enthusiast, we love his desire to tell a story through music and his episode of the Bside podcast proved a perfect platform for him to do so. 

He’s been playing records and producing his own music for 6 years, releasing on such labels Too Slow To Disco, a sub-label of City Slang, the Basement Discos, Random Mind State and Legofunk Records. And with his incredible new release ‘Keep Dancing’ via Zissou Records catching our attention, we’ll keep a keen eye on his future movements too. 

With an epic episode spanning two hours, Saltywax moves through every genres and musical mood in his collection; Ambient , italo funk, disco, soul, jazz, techno, percussive rhythms, dancey beats, electro synths and almost anything in between!

Bside Incoming: Saltywax

Bside Incoming: Discothèque Tropicale

The next instalment (#167) of the B-side podcast invites an event series, record label and DJ collective who go by the name of Discothèque Tropicale.

A project created in the celebration of borderless music and diverse creative cultures from across the world. Their global musical voyage has taken them to every corner of all things soulful and funky; with lots of Brazilian influence, Zouk, Soukous, Funaná and Reggae. Their record label has had a heavy focus on Afro-Carribean reissues (especially Zouk), and their upcoming release has already been played by heavyweight DJs such as Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax! 

Keep an eye out for their future reissues, and their sets Ion and Westival in the UK this summer! Until then, enjoy some sunny tropical sounds from the Bside of Discothèque Tropicale’s impressively global collection.

Check Discothèque Tropicale's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discotheque_tropicale/
And their soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/discothequetropicale

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Discothèque Tropicale

Bside Incoming: Okvsho

The latest eddition of Bside (#170) welcomes a jazzy duo from Switzerland, brothers who go by the name of Okvsho. They have stepped onto the global stage and are making a real name for themselves with their signature sound of combining live jazz improv with deep house blends. The live shows of these increadibly talented, young instrumentalists have caught the attention of all who have been lucky enough to see them perform, characterized by driving rhythms that creates an immersive dancing experience. Check this recent live show; 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-0bQPOlZOI&ab_channel=OS%C3%B3t%C3%A3o

The brothers from Zurich released their first EP consisting of 6 tracks in 2018 at the age of only 19 and 21 which quickly paved their way to NST and Bandcamp weekly;

Traphouse Jazz - https://soulofzurich.bandcamp.com/album/traphouse-jazz

In 2020 they produly released their first full album with a more live instument focus which genuinely does feel like an emotional jouney when listening through. Expect deep cuts mixed with emotinal keys and of course high qulaity musicuanship througout;

Kamala’s Danz - https://soulofzurich.bandcamp.com/album/kamalas-danz

Their most recent EP I would say is their best sounding release yet as they return to the simplicity of beat making/looping with the playful and improvised jazz elements the duo is known for but more mature and refined. 'Orange Wine' is a 7 track EP released on the legendary French label HipDozer filled with thick guitar baselines, intricut precussion and brass melodys which will make you want to come back for more;

Orange Wine - https://soulofzurich.bandcamp.com/album/orange-wine

For their Bside Podcast they selected a treasure trove of records spanning various genres; jazz infused house, funky basslines, latin guitar, London modern-jazz, hip-hop, treating us finally with an increadible 20 minute live set recording from 1970 Boston from a jazz band who inspried Okvsho.

Enjoy!

Check Okvsho's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/okvsho/
And their soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/soulofzurich
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/okvsho/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Okvsho

Bside Incoming: LeonxLeon

Episode #171 of Bside Podcasts warmly welcomes the Parisian producer/DJ/collector - LeonxLeon.

LeonxLeon was raised by a family with a passion for making music. His father was a sound engineer who built synthesizers with him, some of which he still uses that are uniquely built from scratch in the 70's. He became involved in the ever exciting Paris electronic music scene in the early 2000's via CBS/IntergalacticFM's database with a love for proto-house and italo-house. Since 2013 he has been producing and releasing EP's/ tracks / edits on Red Laser Records (Manchester) and Cracki Records (Paris) with heavy italo, acid, disco influences. Also an established DJ, he has been booked all over Europe and thrown parties across France with his crew - Les Yeux Orange who he also does the final mastering of their releases.

For his Bside Podcast we are treated to a fine selection of his extensive collection, except House, Italo, Jazz/Funk.

Enjoy!

Check LeonxLeon's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leonxleon/
His bandcamp - https://leonxleon.bandcamp.com/
His soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/leonxleon

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: LeonxLeon

Bside: Lucy Lennox

We’re really happy to share with you another live episode (number 36) from our very own Bside team member: Lucy Lennox. 

This time, marks a special occasion as we record the episode at one of Peckham’s hottest venues: Jumbi. A listening bar founded by Rhythm Section boss and local legend Bradley Zero.

Lucy has been in London for almost two years now, representing some of the industry’s best house, disco and afrohouse artists at Defected’s in-house booking agency, Colluded. Her Bside selections reflect the sweet soulful sound she’s been soaking up amongst the very best in the business. 

With a superb sound system and a gorgeously sunny Sunday as her backdrop, you can feel the good vibes radiating throughout the episode! Jumbi has a set up after our own hearts, a single turntable that puts the focus on song selection, allowing Lucy to bounce between genres in true Bside style. Expect soul, disco and upbeat house; beautiful female vocalists and happy vibes.

Enjoy.

Lucy's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyharrower/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside: Lucy Lennox

Bside Incoming: Jazzbois

Our guests for this episode (show number 173!) are a contemporary jazz/hip-hop collective taking the scene by storm with an original take on familiar jazzy sounds: Jazzbois. 

Jazzbois is a jazz-hiphop fusion trio from Budapest, Hungary. Their debut album "Jazzbois Goes Blunt" had a strong impact on both the jazz and hip-hop scene, creating a unique psychedelic flavored fusion that shacked the bones of jazz masters and beat lovers alike. Quickly gaining acclaim from the taste making worldwide.fm and the legendary jazz label Brownswood Records, their sound has been likened to Yussef Dayes, Moses Boyd, Robert Glasper and Madlib.

Personal favourite on the album - 'Jass' 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyHk_cQIleQ&ab_channel=Jazzbois%26INQ.-Topic

They have followed up with several more amazing releases and there’s an exciting new Album in the pipeline! 

https://bluntshelter.bandcamp.com/album/jazzbois-goes-blunt-ii

For their Bside Podcast they had a fun time recording with a few drinks, taking it in turns to play some of their favourite records. As you would guess, they play some jazz records in its widest forms.

Lionel Hampton - Off into a black thing
Jimi Hendrix - Have you ever been ( To electric lady land )
RAS - Ashqelon
Passport - Things to Come
LGT - Engedj El ( Let me go )
Joe McDuphrey Experience - Parallel Worlds
Tony Williams - There Comes A Time
Obesecity Vol. 1 (2002) Upshot - Unsuspected
Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us 
Blue Break Beats Vol. I. ,Eddie Henderson - Inside You
Caldara - Sky Islands
Portishead - Pedestal 
Nala Sinephro - Space 2

Enjoy!

Check their instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jazzbois/
Their bandcamp - https://bluntshelter.bandcamp.com/
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/jazzbois/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Jazzbois

For episode #174 we are proud to bring you the sounds of Salomée. 

Growing up in Mauritius and now living in Bordeaux, Salomée has been holding down a residency at IBOAT since 2021. She has since teamed up with Rey Colino, founder of the Kalahari Oyster Cult label, to co-create a series of three club nights. With sets that are characterized by a unique blend of techno and electronic. 

Salomée has a nack for the weird and wonderful, she is constantly evolving her sound and exploring how genres can blend. This is evident in her Bside Podcast as she takes us on a downtempo trip of blended different electronic moods. Expect the dark and eerie, light and playful, deep and jazzy, electronic and clangy.  


Check her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ksalomee/ 
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/ksalomee 
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/ksalomee 

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/ 

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Bside Incoming: Salomée

Bside Live: Scarlett O'Malley

A few weeks back we were real humbled to record a live show in one of London's collest bars - Jumbi, our 181st show with our guest Scarlett O’Malley.

The vibes, tunes and people were perfect, Scarlett O'Malley let us in for a real treat. She's a multifaceted creative hailing from the vibrant scene of West London who wears many hats in the world of music and media. As a selector, DJ, radio presenter, podcaster, and journalist, Scarlett's passion for soul music is not only evident in her diverse DJ sets but also reflected in her role as the founder and visionary behind the soulful imprint, 'The Soul Exchange.'

Delving into an eclectic range of genres, Scarlett spins soul, house, disco, and Latin, curating an auditory journey that spans eras and captivates audiences. Her musical explorations have taken her from the iconic Pikes in Ibiza to the lively streets of Dublin, and on a DJ tour that left its mark in Boston, New York, and the soulful enclave of New Orleans.

Check her My Analog Journal here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqIfD2Nm3HY&ab_channel=MyAnalogJournal

Scarlett's influence extends beyond the DJ booth, as she holds monthly residencies with Foundation FM and The Vinyl Factory. Furthermore, her foray into podcasting showcases her storytelling prowess, particularly highlighted in the 8-part YOUTH CLUB Podcast with the YOUTH CLUB Archive. In this series, Scarlett engages with the photographers behind the lens, unraveling the stories behind the iconic images in their collection.

With an unwavering commitment to the soulful rhythms that fuel her creative journey, Scarlett O’Malley stands as a dynamic force, seamlessly weaving together the threads of music, culture, and storytelling.

For her Bside Live podcast she picked out some of her favoruite soul records, telling us tales of them as she goes.
Enjoy!

Check her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scarlett_omalley/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/scarlett_omalley
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/scarlett_omalley

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Live: Scarlett O'Malley

Bside Incoming: Edmondson

For show #177 of Bside podcasts we produly welcome Edmondson the dynamic DJ hailing from Newcastle but currently residing in London, with a musical journey that has seen him venture through Berlin and the sun-soaked landscapes of Southern France. Edmondson's sonic identity is a fusion of UK's vibrant musical movements of the past two decades, intertwined with eclectic influences from around the globe.

His discography showcases releases on esteemed labels such as Me Me Me, Church, and Hypercolour, but it's his dedication to his very own label, Lissoms, which he established in 2015, that truly reflects his creative prowess. Edmondson's innovative and colorful approach to club music has earned him the privilege of gracing a wide spectrum of venues, from the airwaves of BBC One to the iconic Berghain, receiving support from a diverse array of artists, including LTJ Bukem, Ben UFO, Bicep, Ross from Friends, Eris Drew, and many more.

With a DJ journey that commenced in 2006, Edmondson's sets are a sonic exploration, traversing through a vast landscape of genres, from the soothing ambiance of chillout to the pulsating beats of techno. His mixes seamlessly navigate the rich tapestry of house, UK garage, neo-soul, disco, and modern minimal, ensuring an electrifying and diverse musical experience.

One of our favoruite productions from him - 

'Sud-Pacifica' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lL2OSuZbRM&ab_channel=Edmondson-Topic

Edmondson has graced renowned clubs and venues across the world, leaving audiences enthralled with his performances at places like Radion Amsterdam, AboutBlank, Corsica Studios, Renate, Waiting Room in Cape Town, Griessmühle, Else, Bussey Building, Wire, WHQ, and live shows on Rinse FM.

For his Bside recording he turns back the clocks. After being reunited with a DnB collection he had left in his garage for over a decade he pulls out a fine seection of Drum and Bass tracks which reminds him of his love for the genre.

Enjoy!

Check his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edmondsonandon/
his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/edmondson
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/edmondson

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Edmondson

Bside Incoming: Soccer96

For show #178 we welcome London's dynamic duo - Soccer96, who have curated a unique blend of synthesizers and drums, specializing in a captivating fusion of jazz, prog, and electronica. The duo's members are Danalogue (Dan Leavers) and Betamax (Max Hallett), this genre-defying act draws inspiration from hip-hop, post-punk, and funk, showcased in their 2021 release "Dopamine" and 2022's "Inner Worlds."

'Inner words' album - https://soccer96.bandcamp.com/album/inner-worlds

'Dopamine' album - https://soccer96.bandcamp.com/album/dopamine

As well as their project 'Soccer96', the busy duo are 2 out of 3 members of their band 'The Comet Is Coming', along side the tallented tennor sax player - Shabaka Hutchings. Together, they orchestrate an electrifying fusion of jazz, techno, and dance influences, punctuated by hard-hitting grooves that are bound to move both the body and the soul.

https://thecometiscoming.bandcamp.com/

The inception of Soccer96 dates back to 2012 with the release of their acclaimed self-titled debut LP, followed by a string of high-profile performances and a notable collaboration with Can frontman Damo Suzuki. Their sophomore full-length, "As Above So Below," dropped in 2016, drawing inspiration from the likes of Silver Apples, This Heat, and Flying Lotus. Their 2018 release, "Rewind," embraced the beat tape aesthetic with heavy tape saturation and analog mixing.

Upon joining Moshi Moshi Records, Soccer96 joined forces with vocalist and saxophonist Alabaster DePlume for the 2020 "Tactics" EP. Their fourth full-length album, "Dopamine," emerged in 2021, featuring guest vocalists Salami Rose Joe Louis and Nuha Ruby Ra. Their 2022 release, "Inner Worlds," continued their tradition of collaboration, with songs co-written by Rozi Plain, the Colours That Rise, and bassist Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, the Invisible). Soccer96 has built a global presence through extensive touring, with their most recent performance taking place in Japan last month.

Their Bside Podcast selections treat us to their wide-ranging musical influences, expect insightful chat accompanied by a well flowing mix of eclectic records including ambient, global downtempo, jazz fusion, latin, hip hop, prog rock and much more.

Enjoy!

Check their instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soccer96official/
Their BandCamp - https://soccer96.bandcamp.com/
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/soccer96

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Soccer96

Bside Incoming: Daisybelle

For our 180th show we proudly welcome Daisybelle, and what a show she has got for you! Born in Puerto Rico into a family of musicians, the DJ and Music Producer was imbued with a childhood surrounded by the richness of Latin music, melodies and records. From this she developed an innate desire to carve her own path in the world of music. As an avid vinyl DJ and collector, Daisybelle's extensive library spans continents, genres, and eras, reflecting her penchant for soulful worldly sounds and a deep connection with house music.

Check her My Analouge Journal show here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKvMhydlXmI&t=1342s&ab_channel=MyAnalogJournal

Her journey as a producer boasts multiple releases on renowned labels such as Nervous Records in NYC, Rebirth Records, and Future Disco. 

Her spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Si1fA5mkaUA0EAIpzDTMR?si=6f_gDCpWSNyRx9N60qpxYQ&nd=1&dlsi=ddd5c2e737a04271

With over a decade entrenched in the London music scene, Daisybelle has evolved into a sought-after selector, hosting shows on platforms like My Analog Journal, Razor-N-Tape, and The Lot Radio in New York. The summer of her debut at Electric Castle in Romania, Westival in Wales, and Lost Village Festival saw her gracing the main stage alongside luminaries like Peggy Gou, Roisin Murphy, and Nia Archives.

Daisybelle's musical versatility has earned her a place among legends such as Mr.G, Honey Dijon, Nicky Siano, The Martinez Brothers, Sasha, and Chez Damier. Notable performances include iconic venues like fabric, Printworks, Drumsheds, Ministry of Sound, and Pikes Ibiza.

In 2022, Daisybelle joined forces with longtime friend Carly Foxx to create a dynamic B2B project. This collaboration led to a livestream DJ set via the Defected Broadcast House and marked the inception of their own club night, "Only Fans House Party." The duo also unveiled their latest single, "Blue Beams," released through the esteemed Nervous Records label.

For her Bside Podcast, she treats us to a sneak peak inside her extensive record collection. Expect a range of disco, latin, house and all kinds of other sunshine!

Check her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daisybelledj/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/daisybelledj
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/daisybelledj

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Daisybelle

Bside Incoming: MiNNA

Our 179th show Channels the infectious beats of 70s, 80s and 90s discotheques, MiNNA is a London-based DJ who effortlessly propels crowds into motion with a fusion of Disco, Old School House, and a diverse array of Vocal and Dance tunes. When she takes command of the decks, expect an amalgamation of positive and uplifting selections that galvanize party-goers into a collective celebration.

In the past year, MiNNA has been a cooking up a storm in the clubbing realm, gracing the decks for illustrious brands like Glitterbox, Disco Disco, and Elrow. Commanding dance floors at renowned venues such as The Cause, Drumsheds, and KOKO, she has left an indelible mark at celebrated events like Notting Hill Carnival and Houghton Festival, sharing stages with luminaries such as Masters At Work, Dimitri from Paris, and Armand Van Helden. Beyond the DJ booth, MiNNA's musical prowess extends to guitar playing in a band, showcasing a depth of musical knowledge that belies her years. 

MiNNA's tune selection have been aired across independent airwaves, with appearances on platforms like BMC, Portobello Radio, Voices Radio, and Loose FM. Whether live on stage or through the airwaves, through records, mp3s or her guitar her mission remains the same – to cultivate unforgettable moments through the universal language of music.

Enjoy!

Check her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnahoneyy/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/minnahoney
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/minnahoney

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: MiNNA

Bside Incoming: Isolat

Show #183 hosts Isolat, a collector and DJ originally from Peru.

Isolat's passion for electronic music started at the age of 13, and 3 years later he was already playing his own music playing with many well known artists in important events in Peru. 

His record collecting exploration started a couple of years ago with the aim of finding a fresh and timeless sounds from all sub gernres of house. With radio releases in UK, Romania, Slovenia, Chicago, Australia, USA and Peru in radios of the future, he is currently in constant search of what he believes is the musical evolution, investigating and being open to new electronic currents showing his dedicated artistic side through his podcasts or parties.

For his Bside Podcast he picks out some lower BPM house records that are 'away from the dance floor', enjoy!

Isolat's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/113347796718664/
His soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/isolat_sound

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Isolat

Bside Live: Lulah Francs

For show number #182 we were treated to a live recording with Lulah Francs in one of London's hottest record shops/bars/venues - Next Door Records (big shout out to past guest Thom Parris for making this work!)

Lulah Francs is a multifaceted artist wearing the hats of DJ, vocalist, songwriter, and is now combining all of these to produce her own music. Raised between the vibrant musical scenes of Ibiza and London, Lulah's roots run deep in the beats of House music. Over the past four years, Lulah's bustling schedule in the DJing has seen her play in renowned venues such as Printworks, Glastonbury Festival, Hï Ibiza, Badaboum (Paris), The O2 Brixton, Sisyphos (Berlin), and Pikes Ibiza, just to name a few.

Beyond the DJ booth, Lulah is actively engaged in collaborative projects with producers, showcasing her vocal prowess and contributing to a diverse discography. Her debut track landed on the vinyl-only label, Semi Delicious, followed swiftly by a release on Edible, Eats Everything's label.

https://semidelicious.bandcamp.com/album/semid011-rush-common-ep

Not confined to recorded tracks, Lulah experiments by infusing vocals into her live DJ sets, exploring uncharted territory with plans to delve even deeper. Her creation, 'sub:terra,' a club night and radio show, reintroduces the distinctive Acid House sound of the UK and East Coast, captivating a new generation of clubbers. With successful stints at venues like The Cause in London, the legendary Malanga Ibiza, and the non-binary/all-female festival Risen, sub:terra has garnered acclaim from Resident Advisor. Fold and Fabric are next on Lulah's sub:terra hit list, alongside intimate underground spaces that resonate with the authentic essence of her craft.

Lulah's summer of 2023 saw her conquering major festivals across the UK, including Gottwood, El Dorado, Secret Garden Party, and Noisily. Her high-voltage energy radiates in vinyl-only sets at iconic clubs like Village Underground, E1, Fabric, and beyond.

For her Bside Podcast she treats us to a collection of some her favorite house records coming in many forms. Enjoy!

Check her instagram -https://www.instagram.com/lulahfrancs/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/lulahfrancs
And linktree - https://linktr.ee/LulahFrancs

Next door records (where we recorded the show) - https://www.instagram.com/nextdoorrecords_/?hl=en

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Live: Lulah Francs

Bside Incoming: Machine Woman

Oh boy are we excited to share with you show #184! This week we are blessed with a show both errierie and calm, fierce and peaceful, downtempo and energetic; enjoy the B-sides of electronic records selected by https://soundcloud.com/machinewoman.

Meet Anastasia Vtorova AKA Machine Woman, a top-tier producer, selector, DJ. We have been a long time fan of her, falling in love with her complex and unique productions that distinguishes herself as one of the best DJs and producers out there. From iconic venues like DC10 to the legendary Berghain, Machine Woman has the ability to mix unique and wonderful records seamlessly. Her sounds possess an innate ability to settle comfortably, resonating effortlessly with the atmospheres of the crowd. Her live and DJ performances, spanning a wide range, have graced festivals worldwide.

Machine Woman has released original works on labels such as Technicolour, WTN?, Peder Mannerfelt, K7!, and has contributed remixes to renowned imprints like Houndstooth, Domino, Ninja Tune, DFA, Phantasy, 2DIY4, and more. 
A personal favorite:
'last days of the Montreal's summer you spoke softly 183'
from the 2020 EP: Pleasant Stay But I Wont Come Back

https://takeawayjazzrecords.bandcamp.com/track/last-days-of-the-montreals-summer-you-spoke-softly-183


She's also the visionary force steering the experimental electronic music label, Take Away Jazz Records. Well worth a dive into!

https://takeawayjazzrecords.bandcamp.com/

Adding to her impressive repertoire, she hosts a regular show on Rinse FM, where she not only spotlights emerging talents in the electronic music realm but also maintains her unique approach rooted in a fervent curiosity for intricate sound design.

https://rinse.fm/shows/machine-woman/

Her latest endeavor, Machine Sound Electronics Club, showcases her creative spirit. This free monthly music producer meetup offers captivating lectures and listening sessions for submitted demos, set against the backdrop of the club's sound system for an immersive and unparalleled experience.

Enjoy the show

Machine Woman's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mmachinewwoman/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/machinewoman
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/machinewoman

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Machine Woman

Bside Incoming: DC Salas

For show #185 we we blessed with the selections of DC Salas, a renowned Belgian DJ and producer originating from Brussels with Peruvian roots. Through his captivating sets spanning house, techno, trance, disco, and New Beat, DC Salas guides listeners on an exhilarating journey where energy always takes center stage. Holding residencies at the esteemed Fuse club in Brussels and Kiosk Radio, he has graced stages worldwide including Robert Johnson in Frankfurt, Opium in Vilnius, Renate in Berlin, Rex Club in Paris, Nitsa in Barcelona, and Sunday Sunday in Mexico, among others.

Beyond his DJ prowess, DC Salas shines as a prolific producer, delivering EPs and remixes on acclaimed labels like Live at Robert Johnson, Correspondant, Relish, and B-Pitch Control, along with Biologic Records, the imprint he co-manages since 2012. Notable milestones include the release of his debut LP "The Unspoken LP" in 2017 and his 20th EP "Voces" on Live at Robert Johnson in 2022. Garnering widespread acclaim, his works have earned support from industry heavyweights including DJ Mag, Avalon Emerson, and Ivan Smagghe.

Check his release 'Moving Shaddows' just dropped yesterday!
https://correspondant.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-num-ro-04

Looking ahead to 2024, DC Salas is poised to make waves with upcoming new EP's with top-teir artists, exciting remixes and original productions set to captivate audiences worldwide. Keep an ear out for his upcoming album slated for release on October 24, promising a fresh sonic journey that showcases his ever-evolving musical prowess.

Enjoy the ride.

DC Salas' instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dcsalas/
His soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/dc-salas
Higher Hopes Records - https://www.instagram.com/higherhopesrecords/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: DC Salas

Bside Incoming: Alinka

For our 186th show we take a trip over the Atlantic ocean to Chicago and warmly invite Alinka to showcase some of her favoruite club equipt house and tech records.

"There are at least a few people in this thing determined to keep House Music weird. Chicago’s Alinka is one of them." – Terry Matthew, 5 Magazine.

Alinka is the kind of DJ other DJs will tell you about. She has a unique power on the decks that comes from lifelong passion and time served, with a focused devotion to her first love – house music. Raised on Chicago’s vibrant house sound with toes dipped into Detroit techno, Europe’s more robust approaches to bass music and the myriad of genres coming from cities like Berlin, London, and Paris.

Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Moving to Chicago in the late 80's, she fell head over heels for the chart sounds of Madonna and Janet Jackson. Then came house music from local radio shows where you could frequently hear tracks by Chicago legends like Cajmere and DJ Funk, and shows like Sonic Boom helped expose underground music to the masses. By the late ‘90s, music had taken over her life. Teenage Alinka immersed herself in the dance music scene, spending her summers pulling double shifts at a local pool and moonlighting for rave promoters to build up enough cash to buy decks. After a year of skipping class to relentlessly practice her mixing skills, she began her full-time musical pursuit. Working for various club promoters, doing odd jobs passing out flyers and helping with party logistics - anything just to get into clubs underage to see her favorite DJs - all while spending hours digging for tracks at Chicago’s legendary record shop Gramaphone. In 2001, Justin Long recruited her to be the opening resident for his Dotbleep party at Smartbar where she honed her skills for the best part of a decade.

In 2012, an impromptu meeting with former Hercules and Love Affair vocalist, Shaun J. Wright, changed her life forever. Their evolving friendship resulted in what would be the first of many musical collaborations. The pair launched their Twirl parties and label, continually striving to inspire each other both musically and spiritually; the result has been an impressive catalog of material for both of them collaboratively and individually on the likes of The Classic Music Company, Jackathon Jams, Crosstown Rebels, Leftroom, and of course Twirl, where as well as their own material the duo have welcomed renowned artists like Spencer Parker, Virginia, LA-4A, Kim Ann Foxman, and Jason Kendig onto the label.

Recent years have seen Alinka really hit her stride as a producer with successful releases on world-renowned labels like Rekids, Crosstown Rebels, Need Want, Permanent Vacation, Harry Romero’s Bambossa Records, He.She.They, and Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records, which is forthcoming in 2024. She also turned out a standout collection of remixes for labels Me Me Me, Live At Robert Johnson, Lone Romantic, Keinemusik, Get Physical, and Pets Recordings.

Now living in Berlin, Alinka has well and truly found her feet and inspiration. Alinka has used this base to throw down at parties across Europe from Berghain/Panorama Bar to Circoloco, with regular visits back to the US and Kyiv to play at stand out bars. Her evolution continues with the recent relaunch of her Twirl imprint, highlighted by the ‘Day Dreamer’, ‘Sorry For Not Trending’ and ‘Edgewater’ EPs that finely balance Alinka’s future-focused ethos, with an unmistakable, proud passion for her Chicago heritage.

Check out just released Edgewater EP here! - https://alinka.lnk.to/TWIRL032

Enjoy the ride.

Alinka's instagram-https://www.instagram.com/alinkatwirl/
Her soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/aalinkaa
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/alinkatwirl

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Alinka

Here it is, ‘Bside Incoming’, our international podcast that showcases the flip side of our favourite DJs' record collections’ who unfortunately couldn’t be with us here in Scotland.

The first selector to transmit their tunes via Bside First Class Delivery is Hungarian DJ and producer -  Gnork. He’s been making a reputation for himself with a distinctive spacey breakbeat sound, and releasing some stunning tracks on some amazing labels such as Church, Unknown to Unknown, Magic Wire, not to mention his own label: Earth Plates.
His productions seem to find a strange balance between peak time energy and a soothing ambiance. Here are some of our favourites:

Blorp93 - youtu.be/uTWZro4mw4w
No Gravity - youtu.be/-27DdIZjhEY
Magic Arpz - youtu.be/V9GWo8I7s3A
Space Jam - youtu.be/UnkErLkUxVc

Gnork's Bside Incoming mix exemplifies his style, drifting through jazzy ambiance, downtempo beats, and floating towards the dark energy that he’s become notorious for.

Expect extraterrestrial vibes with an alien voice to match. Enjoy!

Bside Incoming: Gnork

Our 2nd instalment of Bside Incoming comes from Belfast Dj and Producer Bobby Analog! 

The Body Fusion head honcho is one of the most exciting talents in the Irish scene. Playing on the Boiler Room stage at last years AVA Festival, a stellar performance that helped boost his profile to where it is now.

We had Bobby in for a filmed Bside, which should have been episode 16. Sadly after a great set, some technical issues meant the recording was unusable. Thankfully Bobby, being the gentleman he is, offered to record one for us at home and send it to us for Episode 2 of Bside Incoming.

One of the first tracks that brought him to our attention was his track Luvwomanboogie - https://youtu.be/DKRNdYHF1KA

Check out some of his other releases here - https://www.discogs.com/artist/5228303-Bobby-Analog-2

Bside incoming: Bobby Analog

Boy are we thrilled to bring you the latest instalment of Bside, this time incoming from Germany! This one is sent in by a true inspiration of ours - co-founder of Money $ex Records (alongside Max Graef - another favourite of the podcast), an exciting DJ, and an even more impressive producer ... Glenn Astro! 

Glenn Astro as been behind some truly beautiful musical projects, he is known for his creative and jazzier productions of house. If your unfamiliar with him, a great place to start would be 'Kilometer Disco', on the C-side of his album 'Throwback' where wonkey synths weave in and out of piano chords and saxophone solos. ‘Gemini’, the B2 track of his 2015 release ‘Hologram’, has long been a cherished peice of our Bside collection - a punchy house track full of funky melodies that are sure to tear up any dancefloor. 

This Bside mixtape is a taste of what makes Glenn Astro tick : a multi-genre journey of hypnotic and percussive rhythms. From relaxing ambiance to mesmerising bongos, smooth brass and soothing vocals, to downtempo electro and breakbeat, nu-jazz and reggae edits, all the way through to an energetic burst of pure DnB euphoria. 

Big thanks to Molly Hickey for the artwork. Check out her instagram - www.instagram.com/mollytriesart/

Enjoy.

Bside incoming: Glenn Astro

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Watch out. Bside Incoming!! For the 7th instalment of the Incoming series we welcome REES.
Known for his technical versatility and expansive selection, REES has become a household name in DJ booths across the UK & Europe. With smooth mixing capabilities, he is able to span through many different genres with ease - from rattling techno to harmonious disco and house beats, his sets are equally vigorous and unique. 

As well as being an excellent disk jockey, REES has an impressive array of productions under his belt. Speaking with us, he was excited to tell of an upcoming release which he describes as “a breakbeat EP very different to anything I’ve put out before, with remixes from Matrixxman & A. Sagittariun.” Perhaps we’ll soon get a glimpse over on his show on Balamii radio which airs on the second Sunday of each month from 10am - 11am. We’ll be listening carefully.
On top of that he’s the founding father of Paradiso Records. Now it doesn’t take a genius to work out what “paradiso” translates into from Italian… that’s right – Paradise. As label head and hotly tipped producer in his own right REES elaborates, “the philosophy behind the name comes from our admiration of so many different styles of electronic music so we try to display and capture ‘everyone’s idea of music paradise’”. It is an endeavour that has been paying dividends since their birth in 2018, with the imprint regularly putting out top-quality dance music that can vary from gritty Electro to feel-good Disco infused House.

Paradiso are more than just a label too, with the initial idea being “to have a record label accompanied with a blog/magazine type online website where our fans could read up on our latest music, interviews, artist top 10 picks etc.”. They have a string of digital releases under their belt, however entering the physical market is also something high on the agenda for the young label. In the meantime the team have set up a “Paradiso Presents” party series that will see events pop-up across the UK. As REES makes certain, “the main aim of the label is simply to spread emotion and non-stop dancing” – cannot get much better than that now can you?

For his Bside mix he pulls out some of his favourite records. South African synths and Nigerian brass from 70’s and 80’s fill the grooves first, moving into warm italo synthesisers - a much welcomed sound in these cold months. Close your eyes, lay back in that hammock, kick off your sandals and enjoy the sunshine from REES' collection.

Check him out for yourself;
Bandcamp - rees.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud - @reesuk
Record Label - www.paradisorecords.com/
DJ Mag Fresh kicks interview/mix - https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-123-rees

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Bside incoming: REES

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Bside incoming: B from E

And here it is, the latest instalment of Bside Incoming brought to you by B from E. Like much of the electronic music emerging from Denmark of late, B from E seems to have an innovative cutting edge to his sound, as demonstrated by the captivatingly progressive dancescape ‘Waves’ on the B1 of his first release with his native Copenhagen Underground Posse. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuIz7RLHrKI&feature=emb_logo)

A year later, and another Bside gem with ‘Positive Sister (2605 Tool)’, a club ready, steady slow burner, this time on Tartelet, another label from the Danish capital with its finger very much on the pulse. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=94&v=w7ynEQZKhuM&feature=emb_logo)

His latest venture, this time the pulsating energy of ‘2605 Brothers’ featuring as a B2 under Italian label 'Traxx Underground’; highly regarded for releasing a consistently excellent offering from the deep and rhythmic of house music since 2012. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NVDhg_M4K4)

Aside from his production prowess, B From E also proves to be a top selector with an impressive record collection. We couldn’t wait to bring you his Bside mixtape, so just relax and allow this Danish digger to wash you clean with some deep and soothing house/techno/electro/trance beats, each infused with the tale behind each track, where the treasure was found, and what they mean to the man himself.

Particular mentions to the 'CFM Band presents Rey's Soul Generation: Welcome Back Brother James (Acid Jazz Mix)' with its beautiful rising energy, and also to the ultimate track ‘Rosenhaft’ from CCMF which is sure to bring a ray of sunshine to your day.

This one is sure to bring a smile to your Saturday evening.

Check him out for yourself;
Bandcamp - https://bfrome.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/bfrome
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yjFkl9flkgABzGwPPdz6Q

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Bside incoming: B from E

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Ep. 31: Anna Gram (LEZZER QUEST)

Anna Gram, an excellent selector, a true Queen of the dancefloor, one half of LEZZER QUEST, and a resident at SHOOT YOUR SHOT (SYS); Scotland's beloved queer club night that epitomises what dance music is all about: inclusivity and positivity.

LEZZER QUEST have been tearing up many of Scotland's most revered venues, earning them a spot in The List's Hot 100 of 2019, and a place on Sub Club's roster of residents. Being part of SYS and LQ has allowed Anna to play alongside some of the scene's biggest names...Eris Drew and Octo Octa, to name a couple.

This mix is what Bside is all about; a biography of her favourite records from her formative years and the musical influences that brought Anna to where she is today. This is a true journey through the genres, some disco, trance, hard house, even a Kate Bush track, and a healthy dose of “face melters" that can "inject a a dose of energy’ into any party.

The last episode recorded live in Glasgow before lockdown, from the Palais de Danse Records shop on Sauchiehall Street, this one’s sure to bring some love to your Queerantine.

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Ep. 31 Anna Gram (Lezzer Quest)

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Ep. 32: Brain Dancing

Following on from a great episode from Tiptoes last week we’re bringing you some more exciting local Glaswegian talent by the name of Rob Etherson. He’s one half of Brain Dancing, a regular party at Glasgow’s celebrated Berkley Suite, an accomplished DJ duo that features at many of Scotland’s best parties, and two pretty handy producers with releases on their hometown label Optimo Music as well as Berlin’s Boys Noize sub label BNR Trax. 

Feast your ears on ‘House in E’, their dark and dirty late night wobbler as the final track of their Plugged In EP. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIez3VwD7XM)

Rob boasts a pretty amazing vinyl collection and he was kind enough to give us the low down on some of his favourites. We loved the energy of his chatty style, blasting through so many of the dancey tracks in his record bag, giving us real personal journey through so much of his music which has brought the energy to many a dance floor. Particular mention to the lovely wee anecdote of a chance encounter with the provider of one of our best episodes to date : Bobby Analog (Episode 5 of our Incoming series is definitely worth a listen if you haven’t already).

Here you go, a large dose of club ready heat for a big Saturday night lock in.

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Ep.32 Brain Dancing

Bside incoming: Jkriv

Hailing all the way from Brooklyn New York, JKriv is a DJ and producer, an excellent musician of many instruments and the co-founding guitarist of the band Escort, a major player of the esteemed Razor-N-Tape record label and of course a man in possession of an impressive vinyl collection.

'Make It Hot’, has been a long held favourite of the Bside Crew, a deep and groovy production with a pure disco energy that can get any party started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDjA7reiUYE

But it doesn’t end there, JKriv has a huge array of disco edits, original tracks, and cutting edge releases on his Brooklyn based label - trend setting and boundary pushing in almost every facet of the industry. His tracks feature in the sets of some of the biggest names in the game, Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Mark Farina, Greg Wilson and the late great Andrew Weatherall. He himself has been sharing his own collection and good vibes with dance floors the world over, and sharing line-ups with some equally impressive names.

This episode of Bside is a delectable dose of the good times from an artist at the pinnacle of modern disco. 

Expect funk, expect soul, expect passion, expect heads to bop, expect every good reason to break into a little 2-step.

Enjoy!

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Check Jkriv's soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/jkriv

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Bside Incoming: JKriv

The Bside of... Rhythm Section

Today is the day we release the highly anticipated first episode of our new ‘The Bside of…’ series. A Bside broadcast that showcases the very best of a record label’s ‘other side’. A journey through many of the hidden gems and overlooked releases from our favourite record labels.

To kick things off we are lucky enough to present you with one of the very best labels in present times, not only one of the best in London, or the UK, or even Europe, but a record label that is truly world class: Rhythm Section !!!

This brainchild of Bradley Zero, is an ever-growing creative collective of like minded music lovers who have been throwing parities in Peckham since 2009. Their expansion from a grassroots party in London to a world renowned brand of record labels, radio shows, and studio spaces has been a phenomenal spectacle for those with their fingers on the pulse.
And, it was the birth of Rhythm Section International in 2014 that truly consolidated their name among the greats: now boasting a whole host of releases from the scenes most respected artists and local talents alike : Al Dobson Jr., Henry Wu, Chaos In The CBD, FYI Chris, Earth Trax, and many many more… including some of our own esteemed guests - Hidden Spheres, Duke Hugh, and Rüf Dug.

Our host, Z-Lovecraft (AKA Mali),  is a resident and vital member of the Rhythm Section family. So what better way to begin this amazing Rhythm Section mixtape than with his very own edit of a past Bside Guest's (Rüf Dug) amazing track ‘Sunrise’ under his Mali-I alias. From there on in it is a mesmerising exploration of the labels Bsides - Sweet soothing vocals from 30/70, smooth jazzy vibes courtesy of Pinty, dipping into the deep with Bad Channel and Alexander Falk on their sub label International Black. A dubstep track from Prequel, some tasty breaks from Mallard, before bringing it back to Earth Rain with Saul. This one has it all!

Thanks again to Rhythm Section and Z-Lovecraft for showcasing their favourite Bsides from one of the very best labels in the business.

Check the Rhythm Section soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bradleyzero
Check Z-Lovecraft's soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zlovecraft
Check the Rhythm Section website: https://www.wearerhythmsection.com/

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The Bside of... Rhythm Section

The Bside of... Beats Of No Nation

Well, this week has been fun. During a marathon 10 hour take over on EHFM yesterday we had the chance to re-broadcast some of favourite episodes, reflect and reminisce on the about the adventure that it has been, with one eye on the road ahead we took the chance to premiere today’s episode on the airwaves, it’s already a favourite of ours and it looks like our new record label based series is shaping up nicely!

So today we bring you the second instalment in our ‘The Bside of…’ series, a guided tour around our favourite record labels. Showing us the ropes this week is Dom Bird and Jad & The, picking out their favourites exclusively from ‘The Bside of… Beats Of No Nation’ [BONN].
Following on from the first episode with one of the UK’s hottest record labels (Rhythm Section), we’re now going down under to proudly present you one of Australia’s finest. 

BONN, at its inception was a weekly radio affair, a showcase of local talent on Brisbane’s 4ZZZ. As the project grew the collective became recognised as trend setters in the scene, having established their own record label they themselves became the platform for curation and promotion of talent, now attracting amazing artists from across the world. Their most recent release is the sixth edition of their compilation series. ‘Dance Ideas 6’ is just as tastefully curated as its predecessors, an eclectic collection of electronic tracks that remains true to the distinctive sounds of BONN.

https://beatsofnonation.bandcamp.com/album/dance-ideas-6

This episode is a journey with a rising energy, smooth and soothing house, downtempo electro with that vintage 808 style, a few stompers towards the end, and that deep moody feel all the way through. Thanks to Beats Of No Nation for sharing their highlights from the back catalogues!

Check out all of Beats Of No Nations releases here - https://beatsofnonation.bandcamp.com/

Give their soundcloud a follow, unreal mixes and releases showcased there: https://soundcloud.com/beatsofnonationradio

And keep up to date with the brains behind the label;
Jad & the - https://soundcloud.com/jad-lee
Dom Bird - https://soundcloud.com/dombird


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The Bside of... Beats Of No Nation

Bside Incoming: Slow Fire Disco Machine

This instalment of the Bside Incoming series is brought to you by an Italian duo of impeccable taste, they will guide us through an hour and a half of funky soulful sounds, and give us just a glimpse of their incredible record collection: Slow Fire Disco Machine.

Previously known as Polyphonic, Andrea Carassai (aka O:M) and Giacomo Fiorani, are well established as music addicts, record collectors, and party starters. Their rebranding as Slow Fire Disco Machine saw the birth of their YouTube channel which is full of great finds, but their ethos remains the same: a commitment to exploring music from across the world without regard for genre, letting good taste and good vibes guide their journey into the unknown. Your can often catch the duo playing across Milan, and further afield, or on their monthly “Espresso” show for Rocket Radio Milano

So let’s have a look inside the record bag of the Slow Fire Disco Machine, from the slow burning soulful sounds right through to the beats that get you moving. Latin, Afro, hip hop, house and everything in between.

Follow the duo on soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/slowfirediscomachine
Check out their youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qNYkrIWYRFoy1ZhT4-7iw

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Bside Incoming: Slow Fire Disco Machine

The Bside of... Toy Tonics

This is one of those episodes that we’ve been excited to bring you for a while now! 
“The Bside of…” mixtapes so far have proven to be up there with our best and this one is certainly no different. 

We are transporting you to Germany to place you in the very capable hands of co-founder Kapote, he stands out as a brilliant producer and selector in his own right so it’s a privilege to have him guide us through a playlist of his very own favourites from The Bside of… Toy Tonics!!!

Since 2015 Toy Tonics have been breathing a breath of fresh air into soul and disco, with their tasteful edits and carefully curated new productions making them possibly the hottest record label to recently emerge from Germany. Their style is an infectious fun that can explode into euphoric joy on any dance floor across the world.
Beyond their releases they have proven themselves as one of Europe’s best parties, with the Toy Tonics Jam series inviting many of the label's favourite artists to do their thing at the best clubs across the continent.

Toy Tonics now has over 100 releases, EPs, Albums, Compilation Series, Edits and Original Productions. They are as prolific as they are consistently excellent, and they always aim to push the boundaries of “new house and futuristic electronic dance music”.

The Toy Tonics roster includes founders Munk and Kapote, COEO, Whitesquare, Blackloops, PBR Streetgang, Demuja, Felipe Gordon, FYI Chris, Dimitri from Paris, Phenomenal Handclap Band, not to mention some previous guests Rhode & Brown, and Jad & The. Not bad huh!

The most recent release certainly lives up to the high expectations that TT sets itself: Mushroom House Vol.1 which is compiled by our very own Bside host Kapote.

Check it out on their website: https://www.toytonics.de/2020/11/20/kapote-pres-mushroom-house-vol-1-toyt115/

The Toy Tonics team also let us in on some in info and snippets of their first release of 2021... Boy are we excited for it! We can tell you that it is Cody Curry's first solo EP on Toy Tonics, and is titled 'Moves EP', featuring Eliza Rose on the vocals on the main track. Each track sounds beautiful, filled with 'atmospheric garage-y broken beat territory as an ode to his London roots. Rich chords, catchy hooks and hard hitting rhythms.' They also told us that Joel Holmes and Athlete Whippet are in line for the next Toy Tonics releases in the coming months... 

Support the label on their bandcamp: https://toytonics.bandcamp.com/
Or by purchasing some of their tasty merch: https://www.toytonics.de/shop/
Check their soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/toytonics

Big Shout out to Kapote for diggin into Toy Tonics bag! Check his own soundcloud here - https://soundcloud.com/thekapote

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The Bside Of... Toy Tonics

The Bside of... Haŵs

We are very pleased to be bringing you the fourth instalment from our record label showcase, this time a Cardiff based event series and record label will be bringing the energy: Run by Rhodri, Thomas, and our host for this episode Eben... It’s the ‘Bside of… Haŵs’.

With ten imprints to their name, some digital compilations, and many more impressive releases in the works, this is a very exciting House Music label that showcases local and international talent alike. 
They have the likes of local legend Harrison BDP, Dawl, Adam Pits, and past guest Jad & The contributing to the discography, so you are in for a tasty treat. 
But the cherry on the cake is an exclusive glimpse into the Bsides of some future Haŵs releases… we can’t wait for these pressings!

We will be gently rising through synthy sounds and jazzy interludes, into drum machines and deep kicks, acid bass lines, break beats and spacey vibes.

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The Bside of... Haŵs

Bside podcasts

DJ's showcase and speak a little about their favourite tracks from the B-side of their records.

We endeavour to broadcast the best of the B-side:
a bi-weekly invitation into the impressive record collections of some of our favourite selectors.
An exploration into the the back-catalogues, the deepest depths, the darkest crevices of their collections. Returning with the spoils of this venture: their most cherished records and hidden gems, from the go-to club weapons to the rarely heard home-listening records, and everything in between.

Music is for sharing.

'By the early sixties, the song on the A-side was the 'hit' song that the record company wanted radio stations to play. The B-side would contain less radio friendly and less popular tracks. In our eyes the B-side is a true reflection of the producers taste in music, there is more personality on that side of the record'.

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