MIXES

Fav Mixes 2023

WUSMEN DISCOS I

Trax Unit

Conceptual Violence : GUEST SERIES

With what was mostly a full and fruitful year for us with many beautiful moments, we now turn our eyes forward to what is looking to be a very exciting year for us at Phonica as we walk into our 20th year of being alive. 2022 saw our mix series get even more killer contributions from artists like Paramida, Sally C, Fred P, Eden Burns, Alex Kassian, Erol Alkan and more. 2023's series line up plans to keep moving up and we have opened this years mix season in the capable hands of two of the finest DJ/Producers doing it right now. Bringing nothing but powerful, euphoric and goddess energies it can only be Octo Octa and Eris Drew of T4T Luv NRG. Amazingly celebrated for their strand of psychedelic, rolling progressive, trancey-house and break rhythms we can't think of two better selector's to take on our series. With an excellently curated compilation and mix for our good friends at Fabric last year as well as two banging cassettes on T4T we can't begin to imagine what this year has in-store for Maya and Eris but we have no doubt it's even more on the upward trajectory! Most likely to the heavens and back! We had a chat with Maya and Eris to see what they have been up to lately and little about how they approached the mix.

Interview Here

Phonica Mix Series 103: Octo Octa & Eris Drew

Mix number ~80~ … we’re starting the new year just as we mean to go on with an all mighty mix recorded by none other than DJ TEETH (@djteeth) and TPR (@tpr_dj) from one of our favourite Berlin collectives HYPERSOFT (@hypersoft_bln) 🧡

Throbbing with energy and unshakable radiance straight from the 90’s, there ain’t no denying this mix is the absolute beez kneez . com 🐝 see for yourself, you won’t be disappointed 🌶

HYPERSOFT

HAWSMIX080 / HYPERSOFT

The first Patterns of Perception mix of 2023 comes from a luminous presence and dear friend of our collective - label head, mix series curator, promoter and esteemed selector Aaron J (@arn_j).

Over the years, a combination of passion, openness and tireless energy has seen Aaron become a trusted voice for experimental, boundary-pushing electronic music across both the US and the wider scene. 

Founded over eight years ago, Aaron’s much-loved platform @sure_thing is the embodiment of his forward-thinking curation and clarity of vision. Now based in Brooklyn, Sure Thing started as a series of parties in San Francisco before growing outward, later blossoming into a renowned mix series and record label. 

As a DJ, Aaron’s level of empathy and attention-to-detail are unmistakeable, allowing him to deeply connect with the dance floor no matter the context - layering, building and driving emotions ever onwards.

Aaron J's Patterns of Perception 106 is both radiant and personal - an idyllic snapshot of the perfect dance floor, glowing with wide-eyed energy. Pensive darkness simmers into hedonistic psychedelia. Intensity turns reflective. Endless rhythms vibrate and flare into nurturing light. 

Links:
@arn_j
https://www.instagram.com/arn_j/
@sure_thing
https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/surethingevents

Patterns of Perception 106 - Aaron J

Fresh batch of unsigned / forthcoming tunes in the mix for your listening pleasure :-)

Abdul Raeva - 200% Unreleased

Butter Sessions is one of those labels that can go absolutely anywhere and still make sense because theres an element that tags it down to the ears of Sleep D aka Maryos Syawish and Corey Kikos. The two label heads behind the absolutely iconic institution straight outta Melbourne, Australia have worked with aritsts like Roza Terenzi, D.Tiffany, Tornado Wallace, Yuzo Iwata and more creating a platform for upcoming and solidly established artists to broaden their sound and explore into the unknown. Like the artists they represent Sleep D as DJ's and producers have touched all sides of the club and eclectic spectrum having dropped many anthem filled 12's(including a very solid LP on Anthony Naples' Incienso) as well as experimental outings on labels like Play On Records. 
For Off The Record #37 Syawish and Kikos have dropped us straight into the elements of the main room. A smoke machine filled warehouse of house, techno, bass and percussive club rolling excursions. Strap yourself in(or don't?). 
We had a quick chat with Sleep D about the mix, the Melbourne scene and Butter Sessions and more!

Off The Record Mix Series 37: Sleep D

VOITAX MIX 074 | Trax Unit

For this month's GYSTMIX, we have a very rare recording from the first and only ever @traxunit b2b Dj Warning [@waaarning] dj set which took place earlier this year at Sin Luz. This rough and raw 2.5 hour mix is packed with high energy house and techno from start to finish. Throw this one on and get ready to jump!

GYSTMIX - 011 - TRAX UNIT B2B DJ WARNING LIVE AT SIN LUZ

https://www.instagram.com/jadalareign
https://www.instagram.com/traxunit

JADALAREIGN and Trax Unit @ The Lot Radio 04-06-2023

Festimi Podcast 69 - Asphalt DJ

There's a significant chance you've come across the name Asphalt DJ, also known as Doron Retig, recently. The Berlin-based DJ and producer has been riding an unstoppable wave since the release of his first EP 'Now & Zen' in 2022, in collaboration with his close friend Gzardin. In less than a year, he has released music on Oddysee, Gestalt, Tofistock, One Eye Witness, and has upcoming releases scheduled on Glow Mid and Haŵs. 

He grew up being surrounded by psychedelic music stemming from the late 80’s and 90’s. Whether he found himself listening to rock, pop, experimental music, house, techno or 90's trance; the use of psychedelic sounds is prevelant in his musical journey, and its influence on Doron is evident in his productions and sets.

The mix is a one-hour-long locked groove, consisting of thumping and hypnotising bass lines, combined with uplifting melodies and deep strings that reach to your core. It allows you to soothe out while simultaneously keeping you in an unpropelled dance zone. It's a high-energy house train that smoothly rides through UK and US house, 90s Detroit influences, and some of his unreleased tracks that showcase his signature house sound, shaped by his roots. Hand in your ticket and hold tight!

Festimi Podcast 69 - Asphalt DJ

Trax Unit is in town from Los Angeles!

http://www.instagram.com/traxunit

Trax Unit @ The Lot Radio 08-05-2023

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”.
More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Not Your Techno w/ eoin dj @ Kiosk Radio 01.09.2023

4 HOUR OPENING DJ SET @ NOWADAYS ON 8.5.2023.

TRAX UNIT LIVE @ NOWADAYS 8.5.23

The autumn chills might be creeping in but our latest Crack Mix – courtesy of THC – is "an all-vinyl mix providing you a hybrid THC experience" and guaranteed to bring a dose of sunshine to your day.

Check out the tracklist on crackaudio: https://crackm.ag/48ECOPy
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Crack Mix 525: THC

Although a relative newcomer to the DJ realm, Bennet is one to keep your eyes on. Elevating dancers with their infectious 90s house tunes and silky blends, the vinyl DJ always manages to bring vibrant energie and euphoria to the dance floor. Fresh from making their Gay Haze debut, we got in touch to hear the latest on developments. In addition, he contributes a propulsive assembly of quality tunes ranging from early 90s NY-House to mid 90s Dutch and Belgian productions.

Full interview with Bennet here: https://oddysee.fm/podcasts/bennet/

https://soundcloud.com/bennet_bb

Interview

Oddysee 058 | 'Cruising Utopiyay' by Bennet

Bristol based Londoner and [Soft Raw](https://linktr.ee/softraw) label owner [Danielle](https://linktr.ee/danielle__dj), takes over for an hour a month, running through a broad spectrum of dance music - from ambient to leftfield, techno, electro & beyond.
 
https://www.nts.live/shows/danielle/episodes/danielle-17th-october-2023

Danielle w/ THC 171023

@traxunit is a collaborative project between electronic music artists Kyle Galindo ( @kms1999 ) and Kian Mahroo ( @k333nan ). While the Trax Unit duo was officially formed in 2019, the pair has been DJing together in the LA underground techno scene for over a decade. They launched the Gyration Station label in 2020 with their debut EP, Trax Unit Vol. 1, which quickly garnered support among heavy hitters such as Lauren Flax, Sally C and Cromby. Since then, the label has produced a good handful of releases and hosts a monthly party series in Los Angeles, the duo's hometown.
They are devoted diggers and intrepid producers with an affinity for 90’s dance music. In this mix, expect high-energy house and techno that demonstrates what you'll hear them spin in the club or warehouse.

TRAX UNIT FIRME MIX 027 2023

@traxunit is a collaborative project between electronic music artists Kyle Galindo (a.k.a. KMS) and Kian Mahroo (a.k.a. Keenan). 
While the Trax Unit duo was officially formed in 2019, the pair has been DJing together in the LA underground techno scene for over a decade. 

They launched the @gyrationstation label in 2020 with their debut EP, Trax Unit Vol. 1, which quickly garnered support among heavy hitters such as Lauren Flax, Sally C and Cromby. 
Since then, the label has produced a good handful of releases and hosts a monthly party series in Los Angeles, the duo's hometown.

Trax Unit now have several releases under their belt. One of their more recent singles, ‘Get The Werk,’ was featured on TSHA’s Fabric Presents album. 

They are devoted diggers and intrepid producers with an affinity for 90’s dance music. 
When they DJ, expect high energy house and techno that will undoubtedly get you moving on the dance floor.

GUEST SERIES : Trax Unit

@SterlingJuanDiaz, a New York native of Dominican-American descent, is a DJ and multidisciplinary artist who has left a lasting impression on the vibrant New York City dance scene. His sets reflect his diverse background, incorporating a variety of influences, grooves, genres, and moods.

Dedicated to the art of DJing, SJD has consistently showcased his talent over the past decade through his club night SIMPULSO, various mix series, live through several The Lot Radio appearances, and at iconic NYC nightlife venues, including BASEMENT, Paragon, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club.

This year, SJD made his European debut, played at the Honcho Campout Music Festival, and opened the New York City date of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour.

A friend of Gyration Station, this guest mix dives into a variation of elements constant in his sound, percussive, hard at times, soft at others, always sexy, and ALWAYS distinctly NYC ;)

GYSTMIX-017 - STERLING JUAN DIAZ

Kicking it off for 2024! Gyration Station co-founder and DJ KMS (@kms1999) makes his GYSTMIX debut with an hour long tribal techno workout. Tap in for 60 minutes of high energy traxx 💥🗣🔊💥

GYSTMIX-018 - DJ KMS

[ENGLISH VERSION BELOW]

Premier artiste de la série, @Neaglesound. 
Avec un style à la fois dark et groovy, ce nouveau visage de la techno club vient nous proposer un podcast très dansant. Un gros talent qui se fait une place avec des productions de plus en plus précises et une atmosphère bien à lui !
Pas de repos dans ce set vous l'aurez donc compris !

[ENGLISH]

First artist to inaugurate the serie, Neagles.

With a dark but groovy style, this techno new face proposes us a dancing podcast. This artist get a place in the techno scene, with atmospheric and precise productions. 

No rest with this podcast.

GUEST SERIES : Neagles

[ENGLISH BELOW]

Deuxième opus de cette Guests Serie et pas des moindres, Grace Dahl. 
Fervente représentante de la nouvelle scène Rave hollandaise, vous avez pu l'apercevoir récemment dans les événements et lieux les plus prestigieux des Pays Bas tels que : Basis, Vault Sessions ou encore Unpolished entre autres.
Grace se démarque par une Techno très dynamique et dansante, qu'elle puise de ses inspirations Techno Old School et Acid UK. Elle a signé d'excellents podcats récemment et nous sommes ravis de pouvoir vous la présenter !
Attendez vous à 1h de pure intensité.

[ENGLISH]

Second opus from the Guests Serie, Grace Dahl.
Fervent artist from the Dutch rave scene, she played at many prestigious events and venues such as Basis, Vault Sessions and Unpolished.
She stand out with a dynamic Techno inspired from Old School techno and UK Acid. She did marvelous podcasts and we're glad to present you this one !
Be ready for an hour of intensity.

GUEST SERIES : Grace Dahl

[English below]

L’aspect le plus essentiel de la musique électronique est qu’elle revêt une infinité de formes, de couleurs, inspirée par une infinité d’influences.
C’est cet éclectisme que nous voulons vous transmettre par le prisme de nos invités.
Après un panel de podcasts au rythme rapide, c’est aujourd’hui à notre cher ami et artiste Andres Komatsu de nous montrer une autre forme d’intensité. Venant tout juste de sortir son dernier EP « Static Advice » sur le label mexicain NUFF music, il est co-fondateur du récent collectif Slug Rave, dédié aux musiques lentes, dont la première s’est déroulée nulle part ailleurs qu’à la Station (Paris). Andres nous a proposé un podcast à la sélection instinctive, qui mélange Down tempo, slow techno et slow EBM. Une heure de voyage mental et rythmé pour notre plus grand plaisir.

[English]

The most essential aspect of electronic music is the infinity of forms and colors that it can dress.
It's this eclectism that we want to share throught the prism of our guests. After several fast-music podcasts, it's the time for our beloved friend, and artist Andres Komatsu to take place and show us another form of intensity.
He just signed his last EP "Static Advice" on the mexican label NUFF music and co-founded Slug Rave, a new crew of artists dedicated to slow musics.
Andres propose us today an instinctive selection's podcast that mix down tempo, slow techno & slow EBM.

Welcome for one hour of a mental trip. Let's listen ! And see you soon :)

"Static advice EP": soundcloud.com/nuff-music/sets/andres-komatsu-static-advice-1

GUEST SERIES : Andres Komatsu

SC is a precise and sharp artist from Blockchain Records crew. From 100 to 150 bpm the only rule with him is eclectism.
Stay connected with this guy because his first Ep is coming soon and we can tell you it's fire.

GUEST SERIES : SC

Legendary @Frank-Biazzi gradually became a respected dj and a well known name in the techno scene. 

He held residencies in several well reputaded clubs and played every saturday in one of the most important belgian clubs “Lagoa” from 1996 till 2004.

Frank Biazzi is without doubt one of the most qualitative exports of the very rich Belgian techno scene. His name is synonym to Belgian techno by being important part of the greatest achievements of his country's techno industry. 

It's such an honour for us to make you listen this special podcast tonight. 
Expect groove for this next hour.

Podcast channel: https://soundcloud.com/frank-biazzi

GUEST SERIES : Trax Unit

CONCEPTUAL VIOLENCE