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Lena Willikens & Vladimir Ivkovic (11/2/22)

"I am still dizzy ... flying from Tokyo eastbound through Los Angeles and Detroit to London. I see pigeons nesting in the pine trees from the hotel window."

@thinner_groove

Mantissa Mix 250: Powder

Deep dub from the Eora/Sydney scene. Command D knows his way around sub bass and this recording is a great showcase of that. Recorded live at a Parallel warehouse party in Eora.
 
If you like what you hear then check out his brand new EP dropping on @purespacefm August 1st, 2024

BSRMIX #151 - Command D (live)

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

@pjenne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MDC.308 Pjenné

Oceanic at Garage, Horst Arts & Music 2025

If you’ve spent any time on Seoul’s dance floors lately, chances are you’ve come across the name ffan. And if you haven’t? Well, you’ve got some catching up to do.

ffan has carved out a reputation for his intricate and high-energy sets, navigating seamlessly through genres with a flair that is perfectly controlled. Whether he’s behind the decks or deep in the studio, ffan brings a wild, magnetic energy.

His sharp focus has led him to become a key figure in Seoul’s bubbling underground scene. As the founder of club Nyapi Seoul and Studio Namsan, ffan’s voice shimmers through all projects he touches.

There’s no better time to get acquainted with what ffan is bringing to the booth.

Read more here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ffan-the-wednesday-alternative-mix/

ffan: The Wednesday Alternative Mix

##3rdbd #3600 {3600 x Zxvlzlvy3r} Kos Awakened x MiiZxKvnn - FVNVTIK {Prod. Kos}

"I will conclude, for thought grows weary, not from the extent of what I have spoken but from the trembling it brings. For the soul that concerns itself in these contemplations trembles and is appalled." 

Idea of the Holy

Grain in My Head

From sublime to sludgy with the Salon Des Amateurs resident

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=559

@vladimir

Resident Advisor podcast

RA.559 Vladimir Ivkovic

Recorded live at Nuits Sonores 2019, 15:00 - 18:00, before Donato Dozzy took over.
Marissa Cetin from Resident Advisor wrote about the afternoon:
"Unlike the other daytime curators, Lena Willikens chose to open La Sucrière's impressive main hall on Friday, playing alongside her usual back-to-back partner Vladimir Ivkovic. The two looked relaxed behind the decks, swaying, smoking and sometimes smiling. The crowd, less dense than during the other headliners due to the early start, were also in a good mood, using the extra space to feel out each beat of the slower selections. Much of the two hours felt like existing in the lagging moment of a sci-fi movie, just before a spaceship launches into warp speed (in a good way, I promise)."
https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/23893
https://www.nuits-sonores.com/

Willikens & Ivkovic live at Nuits Sonores June 1st 2019

Exploring the deeper side of electronic music

Ligam vem do verbo ligar in Portuguese
Ligam comes from the verb to bind.
The same as: bind, unite, , co-ordinate, connect
In french : lien - relier

Ligam mix by mizoo 02_2020
78 minutes alone with you 

with : 

takuya morita /. i can't remember where & when
motionfield /. home
stephan hinz, ryyba /. the echo within
aeon v /. ritual
motionfield /. visions
aeon v /. waiting
edit select /. radium
robert henke /. layer002
antonio ruscito / suicide boy
fog  /. ?
Kas:st /. road to nowhere
florian hollerith /. love summer
robert henke /. layer008
florian hollerith /. 
inigo kennedy/ /. catharsis
stephan hinz, ryyba /. colours that devour me 

°°° enjoy 2020 °°°

Ligam 02_2020

Full moon recording for the 3rd and last episode for my Noods Radio Bristol residency. First transmission on 17.08.20, 3:00 PM CET.
Music by Current 93, Coil, Andrew Liles, Christ., Seefeel, Mum, Khun Fluff, Autechre, Tadi Yan, Eod, Anodyne and Holy Tongue.
https://noodsradio.com/

Vladimir Ivkovic - Noods Radio 17.08.20

Audio part of Vladimir Ivkovic & Nikola Marinkovic Evoking 20/44 that can be seen here: https://youtu.be/O0ZVVMIJzhw

Vladimir Ivkovic  - 300620

This year has surely brought changes to many aspects of our lives – and it’s no difference when it comes to the Endless Illusion Mix Series. We found ourselves oversaturated with guest mixes not affording artists the spotlight and care they deserve. This made us come to the conclusion that we should set up a new website giving you some deeper insights into our featured artists outside of the musical realm. Really happy to kick off this new format with renaissance musician, photographer, and scientist Marijana, from Belgrade, with a newfound home in Cologne. Interviewed by Jonáš Verešpej, they discussed Marijana’s mitochondria research, lockdowns, and the destruction of centuries-old Italian artwork.

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST: https://bit.ly/mix-33-marijana-croon

@marijanaanajiram

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

Endless Illusion Mix #33 | Marijana Croon

Laurent Richard is a Parisian visual artist, record collector and selector under the name of DJ Sundae. Having been immersed in the skateboarding scene since his own early days, Laurent evidently knows his way around niche subcultures, music, outsider art and all things expressive, treasuring obscurities through his current record label Idle Press. DJ Sundae has also been the person behind “No Weapon Is Absolute” on NTS Radio with Cosmo Vitelli, the curator behind a few stellar records, the runner of what was Hollie Records, an ace behind the club decks and much more, all detailed further in our interview.

Tracklist, more info and interview at home: https://digital-tsunami.org/music/dt/183-dj-sundae

Lena Willikens & Vladimir Ivkovic (11/2/22)

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