Guest Mixes

Shell Tape Mix Series

Larry D is in the low light spotlight for Shell Tape 87 and this edition is all steam, smoke, bass and bounce. Straight down the line 4x4 techno takes a backseat, leaving room for Latin leaning polyrhythms, Afro influences and wobbly bass lines as we take a left turn for “Left-field y Latino”.

That left turn leads right to a heaving dance floor driven by ear worm vocal loops, South American melodies and the undeniable influence of contemporary Afro-Caribbean stylings, both underground and not so underground. The tunes made in the mix might be made by computers but the beats are anything but robotic, swinging, bouncing and gasping with a spectacular sweaty and off kilter energy.

Images of neon flashes on wet concrete, blurred feet and glistening skin come to mind when consuming Shell Tape 87 - it’s easy to get lost in the rumble tumble world Larry presents to us. “Left-field y Latino” is made for dancers so step out and get stuck in!

Track list:

Thomas von Party - Alucina (Thomas Jackson Remix)
Salsa Fingers - Spice Matrix (Balam Remix)
Thomas Von Party - Pra Pra
Jus Now - Winner Walk (feat. X-Originals)
Ronnie Loko & Razzler - South circular
Tia Maria Produções - Favela Malauca
Bakongo - Amahara
DJ Polo - Funky Party (feat. Ramzee)
Arma - FORWARD TOOL
Sonia Calico - Club Simulation
Pedro - Damaia Remexe (feat. Pongo)
Plan B - Guataba (Dos Flakos Remix)
Asna & anyoneID - Abissa
Oyoki Onanayo & Stelair - Souké Pou Sik
DJ Swisha - Shake N Bounce (feat. Bassbear!)
Strict Face - More Sensuos

Mixed by @larryddj on Whadjuk Noongar Country.

Shell Tape 87 - Larry D - "Left-field y Latino"

It’s big club music.
Australian new releases, local & unreleased.
Bass, Breaks, Prog & Tech.
Starting off with the honour of bringing you the 4 O'Clock Classic.

Set List:
REECE WALKER - PALINDROME
LUCA LOZANO & MR HO - FRICTION
PISTACCIO - GUERILLA DUB (SOLAR SUITE REMIX)
CHEAHDX - UNRELEASED
JULIAN CASTLES - DOG COMPLEX
ANZ - INNA CIRCLE 
HAGAN - FOOT STOMPER 
BLANC MANIOC - LE MOUVEMENT (FEAT. SAAN)
ILIOBLK - BUBBLE BUSTA

FF. Full Frequency | Club Music on RTRFM

Larry D And B0rk

Recorded at Crab Claw's spiritual home in North Perth, Speed Ferret throws down a hop skipping hour of ambience, left field house and techno, UK flavoured bass and few tongue in cheek curveballs.

Shell Tape 01 - Speed Ferret

The second edition of Shell Tapes sees big boss Crabbe splice together swirling psychedelic house with raw, in your face club sounds and a healthy dose of contemporary acid.

Shell Tape 02 - Crabbe

A Perth export now residing in Melbong, Tim Gauntlett presents this third edition of Shell Tapes. Warm and hazy music for winter (or summer) afternoons, settle into a groove and let this playful hour of dusty house, disco and worldly sounds that span afro-beat through to Japanese city pop deftly slide a smile onto your face.

Shell Tape 03 - Tim Gauntlett

Shell Tapes returns an with intense, powerful and, above all else, thoroughly enjoyable half hour of power from Verity. A sonic reflection of the Winter just passed, growling left-field techno is deftly mixed with thump-in-your-boot electro, haunting breaks and contemporary rave sounds.

Shell Tape 04 - Verity

Isolation is in, partying is out (unfortunately). 
To fill that gap, Shell Tapes is back with friendly selections and even friendlier selectors. Restarting the series and logging the fifth tape is the inimitable Wil Bixler. 
A cornerstone at the Perth institution that is RTRFM, (youthful) veteran of the WA and Australian scene and mentor and mate to many, he’s presenting eighty five minutes of choice new releases, so hold tight for a slick and eclectic ride that runs through hazy hip-hop, all the way through to manic jungle and beyond. Yosh!

Shell Tape 05 - Wil Bixler

The sun is out. It's winter, but it's not quite cold yet. Is it actually winter? The sounds of Shell Tape 15 say no, delivered by the ever-sunny Larry D. 

Mixed largely with vinyl and put together with love, care and attention, this week's mix sees us turn towards the brighter side of dance music. Afro-Caribbean ditties mingle with Latin influences and sounds, whirling, twirling and step-ball-changing to a irresistible organic pulse.

Enjoyed best after knocking off early and pouring yourself an easy-going glass of Don Julio (or equivalent beverage), Tape 15 takes us out of the warehouse and into the sun, a fittingly feel good soundtrack for the end of the week. Step out of your metaphorical cave and put your hands in the air, Larry D's got this one on lock.

Shell Tape 15 - Larry D - "Zouk for a Zentury"

A3K052 Larry D - December 7th, 2020

Life's a beach, dig deep...

Boorloo/Perth based music platform and dance party, operating on Whadjuk Noongar Country.