Stojche | Vault Sessions All Vinyl WKNDR, RADION | 30 AUG 2024

Welcoming the lovely Refuge Worldwide co-founder and dub-master @richard-akingbehin to the Animix series this week, with a beautiful journey of minimal house infused with his signature dub styles.

Clear in his DJ'ing, but also his work with @refugeworldwide, and his immaculately curated label, @kynant-records, Richard is an all-round classy selector, and a champion of community. Through his various outputs, his deep & considered knowledge and taste shines. 

Richard always impresses me with the diversity of moods he presents via his DJ'ing, hybrid collaborations with legend Tikiman, b2bs with other legends like livwutang, and his label - a diversity that's always strung together with his incredibly distinctive psychedelic, soothing dub formula. 

Thanks for the mix Richard <3

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy Three: Richard Akingbehin

SLUMBER is an Italian born, London-based Dj, producer, and sound engineer, known for his hypnotic late-night blends and deep command of the dance floor. As the founder of Snooze After Hours, he's helped breathe new life into the capital's after-party circuit curating an underground space that champion respect, connection, and sonic exploration.

SNOOZE // 14.07.24/ SLUMBER

Blitz Live : Richard Akingbehin : 22/03/2025

Richard Akingbehin – the tasteful selector known for his engrossing, soothing soundscapes and the driving force behind Berlin’s Refuge Worldwide and Kynant Records – made his Blitz debut in late March 2025, playing alongside DVS1 and Ogazón. A night shaped by deep cuts, subtle shifts and tactile Techno!

We’re pleased to share a recording of the first half of his opening set – and took the chance to ask Richard a few questions about the night, too: find them in our Blitz Magazine:

https://www.blitz.club/2025/06/11/blitz-live-richard-akingbehin/

Listen to the recording here – and don’t forget to follow Richard to stay updated on his upcoming sets and projects.

https://www.instagram.com/richardakingbehin/
https://soundcloud.com/richard-akingbehin

https://kynantrecords.bandcamp.com/music
https://linktr.ee/refugeworldwide

Blitz Live : Richard Akingbehin : 22/03/2025

@jobsifre with this weeks mix. A well known nightlife figure in Amsterdam. His roots in techno give him a steady base to operate from, while his versatility and ability to read the crowd makes it easy for him to adapt. 

With this mix job shows his funky playful side while still keeps the techno rolling and tough an intresting and lovely balance, but knowing job you would see him happily bounce behind the decks while blasting these tracks towards you! <3 

Track highlight

Klubbheads - Klubbhopping

‘’I really enjoy layering vocals and melodies from classic house records onto techno records. Since I am also playing House under my Swift Incorporated moniker, it is really fun to use bits and pieces of this in my job sifre sets too! In this mix I took the classic Klubbheads vocal and looped it, to use it on top of two other tracks. Taking music from one context and see it transform by applying it to a totally different context, is one of my favorite things to do as a DJ. This way you create something recognizable, while at the same time it gives you tools to interact with the crowd with by solo’ing the vocal unexpectedly or doing some fader cuts."

Thanks Job<3 

job sifre ...isBurning #179

DJ Deetron’s side project Deetron presents Soulmate is synonymous with raw, Detroit-influenced techno, often played live as part of a three vinyl set-up and at unforgiving tilt. The Bern native’s solo venture had been half dormant, until in 2022, the alias was revived at full capacity with the first in a string of releases for Münich’s legendary Ilian Tape. Magnetic beats that delivered a contemporary take on the classics, rehashed and given his personal slant. Blending stripped-back, funky cuts with unrivalled technical smarts and a sharp instinct for percussion, his layered sets have been a testament to his abilities as dancefloor provocateur from Berlin to Bangkok, Cape Town to Medellin. Released September 4th, his latest outing on wax is four-tracker Code, mile-a-minute breaks that offer a further glimpse into his sonic world, a further development of his hypnotising tribal frequencies. The Soulmate project’s had a second wind and it’s clear he’s here to stay. Bassiani Podcast 289 is a furious, hour-long studio mix that delivers an immersive mix of typical Deetron drum patterns, volatile energy and ice-cool hooks in abundance, rapid-fire techno from a Swiss master.

@deetron

Bassiani invites Deetron presents SOULMATE / Podcast #289

@nessjasher
This weeks mix is by Jess Nash hailing from Berlin with a love letter to the dancefloor. Jess uses their understanding of clubbing to intuitive balance rhythm and atmosphere.

While listening to the mix it’s easy to envision your favorite dancefloor where sound and sweat is dripping from the walls. Bodies moving as one organism. Driving, deep and dark creating a feeling of dancefloor togetherness that sucks you in, especially in the moments where the intensity slightly flows away but you know it will be back in no time. Pure and honest. 

Track highlight:
Stojche - Eclipse 
‘’it’s proper vibey; something for the body & the soul! It was released in August on Steffi’s label Dolly as part of ‘dolly 15YRS’ which is a wicked 15 year anniversary VA. The compilation is packed with great music and has been one of my favourite releases of this year. I love the DollyTS series too! ‘’

Thanks Jess<3 

Jess Nash ...IsBurning #181

Dylan Fogarty @ Tilla Tec [Vault Sessions] 28.06.25

oioiii! It's time for another Juicy Tunes bbz - this time we are welcoming the wonderful LATO! 

Hot off being named a BCCO "New Faces" finalist, LATO is a London based DJ influenced by the jazz and funk of their childhood near New Orleans. Their music is a dark and textured melting of fast, fuzzy and funky techno.

Passionate about platforming underrepresented voices, LATO predominantly showcases music produced by FLINTA, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ artists.

Biggup LATO for this absolute power hour of SXC, driving fantasies. Xxx

Juicy Tunes 040 w/ LATO

Steve Bicknell enters the main room at The Villa, Oslo. With decades of experience, Bicknell plays with patience and intent. He does not rush the room. It takes about 25 minutes before he even remotely steps on gaspedal.

His sound is rooted in deep and stripped back techno. Often influenced by dub, early UK and Detroit traditions. The set starts in the shadows, with sparse rhythms, low pressure. Early on, there is space. Space to arrive. Space to breathe.

As the set continues, he builds through repetition. A new percussion line slips in almost unnoticed. A bassline tightens. The groove becomes firmer without becoming aggressive. Tracks are chosen for their texture and weight, with smooth transitions. The focus is on flow, and the dance floor is slowly pulled together.

Later in the set, the pressure increases and the rhythm becomes more insistent. The bass becomes more physical. By this point, the room is locked into the hypnosis.

Thank you Steve. And thank you to everyone who came to share this night with us

Follow :

https://soundcloud.com/steve-bicknell
https://www.instagram.com/steve_bicknell/

MNMT Recordings : Steve Bicknell @ Monument at the Villa - Oslo

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