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My guest mix on Netil Radio out of London! Big shouts to @kundaimusic for the invite. It's him in the first hour and me in the second!

B-)

Guest Mix on Netil Radio w/ Kundai

After a brief label hiatus, we're excited to bring you the debut EP, Clone Dialogue, from one of  Warrang's most exciting up and comers @commandd. 

Spanning four spacious and assured tracks written during the seemingly endless lockdowns of 2021, Clone Dialogue draws in a range of influences from sound system culture to tech house, dub techno, minimal and trance.

All tracks written, produced and mixed by Command D on Gadigal Land. 
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio on Worimi Land.
Artwork by Russell Fitzgibbon Gadigal Land. 

10% of all income generated from this release will be donated directly to Command D's organisation of choice https://www.thesettlement.org.au/

pre-order

BP004 Command D - Clone Dialogue EP(snippets)

🇺🇦  SUPPORT HERE 🇺🇦
https://hawscardiff.bandcamp.com/album/club-unity

Times are unprecedented. We all have a basic understanding of the history of our planet, but now we are truly living in one of the darkest periods wherein we cannot see a clear path out. As an individual it often seems dishearteningly difficult to help aid in humanitarian efforts, but as we stand with Ukraine and understand the importance of assisting them in any way possible, we've decided to do our part by putting together a digital compilation entitled ‘Club Unity’.

It contains a diverse feast of artists that inspire us, and tracks that make you feel. Signature Haŵs vibrations touching on prog, trance and even reaching the realms of the jungle. But most importantly, all proceeds will go to the incredible platform 'WithUkraine', which consolidates international efforts in raising funds to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine and its people. 

As humans and music obsessives we stand in solidarity with life and not with those who are determined to irreparably damage the fragile fabric of humanity.

Forever grateful for all of your support and we send our love out to those affected. Huge thank you to all artists involved in the making of this compilation.

Haŵs 💛

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How you can help Ukraine:
- https://tinyurl.com/mwmuddyf
- https://tinyurl.com/yu2e99me

Command D - Buzz Tones

Recorded live on air at the Skylab studio.

I'd like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land in which this took place, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Live On Skylab

Welcoming Eora based DJ, producer and ridiculously good skateboarder Charles Fester aka @commandd to Passing Notes, who joined me in the studio for episode 168. Another talent emerging from the golden lockdown era of producers, Command D is an up and comer deserving of a direct line to everyone’s watch list. Drawing creative inspiration from the space between the digital realm and the natural world, Command D’s deft productions showcase a sophisticated balance between driving deep tech, rhythmic complexity and hypnotic atmospherics. His immediately captivating debut EP ‘Clone Dialogue’ recently graced the catalogue of bass-leaning label @bodypromise. A four track journey which introduces listeners to Command D’s already established sound - expect contemporary takes on the classic sounds of dub techno, tech house, bass and electro.

Command D - PN 168

made with @commandd,
mixed by charley,
mastered by @josephbuchan,
art by Ellen Waring, @/a_catalogue_of_disposition on ig

https://commandd.bandcamp.com/track/align

made on Gadigal land

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Align (with Command D)

Command D Live From Music Room

With creative direction from Gillielove, new areas of sound design and levels of distortion are explored in a shared love for twisted dancehall.

Buy: https://commandd.bandcamp.com/track/ls

Production - Gillielove and Command D
Mixing - Command D
Mastering - Joe Buchanan
Artwork - Ellen Waring (@e11evation22)

Made on Gadigal land.

L's (with Gillielove)

Art by Ellen Waring

Made on Gadigal land.

Track 11 - Aug 2021 (Raw Demo) DL Enabled

@commandd

For the extended Q&A plus OG pi pi pi track game please visit our website ------> pipipi.life <----------

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside?

Hello : - ) I’m Charley (he/him) and I’ve recently started living in Newtown, Sydney/Eora.

Describe in detail your favorite place to sit & listen to music.

In the front or back yard of my house each morning while I drink coffee, that’s when I do most of my listening.

Best Ableton trick?

Command + D

Last track you would want to hear before losing your hearing…

Either Bill Evans - Lucky To Be Me or one of the 30 minute dub techno journeys on Echospace Detroit. Depends on which mood I’m in at the time.

Favorite DJ mixing trick?

A well done highpass filter, I don’t always nail it…


Write me a haiku about this mix…

Chill for a moment
Only to sink deep within
And emerge again


What is your favorite party/collective where you reside and why?

Can’t pick one as everyone offers their own flavour. Fruit Bowl, Umami, Translate, Pure Space, General Merchant, Douglas St, DUNJ, Alien, Honey Point, Unsung, Athletica, Brighter Days, Heavenly, Headroom, Eureka, Nectar, Vibe Positive, Boof and Jazz Wednesdays (lol) are just off the top of my head. The list goes on! Lots of passionate people here doing great things.

What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?

The mix by Gi Gi on Motion Ward is definitely my favourite and most played mix of the year. The whole thing flows so well and the selections have a really beautiful cohesion within the textures and sounds. All of the blends are incredible and the second half will bring a tear to your eye.

Any advice to upcoming DJs/producers?

Explore the things you love the most, progression will be much easier and faster this way. Showing your passion and support within your local scene will present you with opportunities and being prepared will help you utilise those opportunities to create more.

Favorite BPM and why?

130bpm is my favorite. For the styles of music that I DJ most of the time it seems to cover the widest range of styles. It has a lot of energy but enough space to focus on the accents and space. It also sounds good in non dance music. It’s a weird one because even though I can say pretty confidently that 130 is my favourite, when I was prepping for a wedding gig one day I realised that BPM has a very minor effect on the energy of a tune and it’s really all about the production.

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

More day events!

Command D - Backside 360˚

Vortex Mix ✻ Command D b2b DJ Paramat (Live @ NYD Refresher)

Waking up after Eureka's Mary Street party. One of the best dances all year. Shout outs Mango, Jon and Hugh, Freda and Jackson in this one.

Monday Morning After Mary Street

Tracklist:
Tech Ne - Priori (NAFF)
Dynamo - C.K. (PRS)
Breath (Lattice Remix) - Forte (OEN)
Don't Be Gentle It's A Rental - Huerta (Amadeus)
Armadillo - Makers Of Movement (Precise Daily Rhythm)
Kinker - P Relief and D (P&D)
Too Many LFOs - Deesigner (Yappin)
Danza Mart - Sleep D (Incienso)
Unreleased - Cousin (Unreleased)
Graver - Al Wootton (Trule)
ANF Dub (D. Tiffany's Milano Dub) - ANF (NAFF)
Tunnel Talk - RAC (WARP)
Splendid Integration - Hugh B (Repeat Concrete)
Things You Do For Love (Machine Mix) - Apiento (World Building)
Things You Do For Love (Heartbeat) - Apiento (World Building)

Command D mix - Nomad Radio's "Thanks For Sharing" with IV Drip

Bookings (Sydney): daniel@fruitbowl.world

Enquiries: charleyfester@hotmail.com

Command D

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