Reflex Blue strings together a fresh mix of tech-y house cuts for our latest mix instalment. With an upcoming EP on Gene On Earth’s Limousine Dream label and a recent relocation to Berlin, we caught up with Cooper to hear about the latest developments.

Full interview with Cooper here: https://oddysee.fm/podcasts/reflex-blue/

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Interview

Oddysee 053 | 'Into The Abyss' by Reflex Blue

This episode of the RA Exchange originally ran in 2022.

Shanti Celeste is one of those artists whose personality matches her DJ style. Her fun-loving nature and breezy demeanour always light up a room, as do her vibrant sets that span sunny house music, slow-burning disco and emotive techno—just revisit her RA podcast for a reminder. Fresh off her Hessle Audio debut, the London-based artist sat down with Martha Pazienti-Caidan for an honest chat about track selection, bad gigs and her approach to production.

During DJ sets, the Peach Discs co-founder doesn’t like to focus on genres. Instead, "I think about, like, building and releasing tension and making sure that I stay in a specific energy level," she explained. "Whereas before, I think I knew the energy I wanted to bring, but I didn't know how to do that cause I was just thinking about everything in terms of genre."

Reaching this holistic stage, however, took time. It was a process of acquiring knowledge and experience but also confidence, she described, adding how she previously had "really bad imposter syndrome." Learning to recognise that certain factors might be outside an artist’s control is essential to self-realisation, she continued. Recounting her experience of playing big festival stages, she noted the importance of "learning what side of yourself to channel" rather than compromise on music.

For more details on her experience playing with fellow women DJs, her lockdown romance and recording her vocals, listen to the discussion in full.

EX.662 Shanti Celeste

Recording of Beige at The Forest Rave, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 1.

Beige at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Dynamic London based DJ duo FAFF take over for the latest OK submission. A myriad of groove infused house music that glides through deep meditative moments and glistens with shimmery pads, energetic driving rhythms and uplifting melodies. 

A tribute to the lust fuelled haze of summer memories as they dissolve softly into air.

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FAFF - the energetic DJ and production duo made up of Elliott and Orny, one of the most exciting acts to have burst onto the scene within the last few years. Residents of Big Dyke Energy (ldn), their
unique and exciting style spans across club music genres, and has earned them spots playing at Field Manuevers, UNFOLD, Fabric & Draaimolen festival. FAFF’s production talent is also clear with their most recent releases on Unit 6 & Fabric Records, they harness
dreamlike synths and unique samples to create a genre-bending sound that can be truly said to be their own.

OK028 - FAFF

Recording of mokeyanju's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2024.

Dekmantel Selectors 

mokeyanju at Dekmantel Selectors 2024

Rinse FM Podcast

Angel D'lite With Feena - 08 January 2025

Alex Milo blesses our ears with the first Chorus Broadcast of 2025. His versatile selections range from dreamy ambient soundscapes to the hard pits of darkness, leaving no stone left unturned along the way. Milo Co-curates the party series, Revamp, which has been a trusted name in the North of England for the last 7 years.

This mix focuses on harmonising lighter and darker sounds through shady broken percussion, psychedelic highs & progressive explorative soundscapes.

Chorus Broadcast 041 - Alex Milo

Commodore Amiga  Complex - Vector Preview ( 1991 ) VS Industrialyzer - Maximal Kombination Research

"Give Me Your Love" is a joyful track that I've always loved, evoking a celebratory mood in the true spirit of disco even though it was released well after the primary disco movement of the late 1970s. Originally performed by the Italian group Fun Fun, this song is a quintessential piece of Italo disco—a genre that emerged in the early 80s, characterised by its electronic instrumentation and vibrant energy. I vividly recall sitting in front of a record player, captivated by the jubilant spirit of the vocals and the infectious rhythm, listening to it over and over again when it was originally released.
In reimagining "Give Me Your Love" for "The Afterlife," I sought to bridge the past and present, infusing the track with modern production techniques while honouring its roots. This song has taken longer to produce than any other on the album, reflecting the intricate process of capturing its essence and transforming it into something new.
The production journey for "Give Me Your Love" has been akin to navigating a creative maze, filled with unexpected turns and moments of inspiration. At times, it has felt like sculpting a gigantic piece of marble, requiring infinite patience and a willingness to delve into the details. Ultimately, "Give Me Your Love" is not just a song; it's a dialogue between the jubilant past of disco and the boundless possibilities of the present, inviting listeners to experience the freedom and joy that disco can bring.