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QRTR returns to The Lot Radio with a 1-hour transmission: an emotive blend of synths and rhythm, weaving recent inspirations from her DJ crates with unreleased originals, all channeling the currents of her evolving sonic world. 

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https://www.soundcloud.com/qrtr



QRTR @ The Lot Radio 06-08-2025

A For Alpha - 18 July 2025

Read the cover feature: https://bit.ly/introspektmixmag

@sageintrospekt headed to the Mixmag Lab for a live recording of her Cover Mix, showcasing her off-the-cuff ability to blend rousing club sounds.

"Super stoked to share this Cover Mix set at the Mixmag Lab — leading up to this appearance I tried to keep my selection of music pretty open-ended, not sticking to a strict script. Moving between bass fwd electro, clave club rhythms and classic early ‘00s dubstep heaters; I feel this is a very good display of my improvisational approach to selecting and mixing."

The Cover Mix: Introspekt

Audio taken from my third Sunday Session at All My Friends in Hackney Wick.

Anish Kumar - Sunday Sessions | 3 | 06.07.2025

Recording from GARRISON XR's set at THE BAD INFLUENCERS San Diego Pride After Party, TECHNOCOLOR: Pride Is A Riot

00:00 - 02:00 | 07.19.2025 | San Diego, California

TECHNOCOLOR: Pride Is A Riot | Garrison XR | The Bad Influencers (Recording)

Man Power invites Public Display Of Affection - 09 August 2025

7ip7o3 - 09 August 2025

Papaoul - 12 August 2025

From speed garage to Arabic pop, one hour of borderless club energy from the Saudi DJ and curator. 

"We're making history tonight," hollered the MC at the start of Nooriyah's London Boiler Room in 2022. Sat next to the decks was her <i>baba</i> (Arabic for father), dressed in traditional Saudi garb. He opened the one-hour performance by playing the oud, a Middle Eastern instrument similar to a lute. Surrounded by smiling faces and pumping arms, it's a picture of joy.

The set was a turning point—and not just for Nooriyah's career. Scroll through the comments on YouTube and you'll find notes of endearment, gratitude and teary appreciation, proof of how powerful it was for people to see Middle Eastern music placed at the centre of contemporary club culture. 

This speaks to Nooriyah's MO. Born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Japan and now based in the UK, her musical vision reflects her global upbringing. But her style isn't eclecticism for eclecticism's sake—she's spoken about the importance of carving out space for underrepresented voices in dance music. 

Her RA Mix makes that mission audible. The result is a breathless hour: 47 tracks darting between speed garage, amapiano, Jersey club, Arabic pop edits and percussion-heavy workouts from Cairo to Accra. But don't mistake pace for carelessness: RA.1002 never feels rushed. Each switch is considered, revealing a knowledge of how global dance traditions can speak to one another. 

All in all, it's not only a celebration of her own heritage, but an invitation to imagine dance floors unconstrained by borders.

@nooriyah
Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1020.

RA.1002 Nooriyah

Black Wine Club with Mr. Redley - 21 August 2025

The gorgeous simplicity of the Studio Ghibli universe shines through in this immersive mix compiled by Toronto-based Ghibli buff, Ciel. Get the full tracklist: https://crackm.ag/studio-ghibli

Studio Ghibli – Mixed By Ciel

This Sunday, settle in to an ethereal mix of neo-classical, ambient and minimal music made by Belgian clarinetist and composer Ben Bertrand.

See the full tracklist here → crackm.ag/2wXDX7g

Sunday Mix: Ben Bertrand

Piercing classical sonics, blissful dream-pop and indie from the Bristol trio, Jabu. Featuring Mica Levi, A.R. Kane, Dean Blunt with Inga Copeland and more. This one's for those who are "feeling a bit worse for wear".

Check out the full tracklist on crackaud.io: https://crackm.ag/3dZ092u

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Sunday Mix: Jabu

For episode seventeen we are joined by our new friend, Sophia Zhuravkova. Sophia recently released her debut album ‘Unseen’ with Prins Emmanuel’s new Malmö-based label Ny Agenda. ‘Unseen’ is an immersive listening experience and a delight for fans of field recordings and warm tones. Sophia also featured on Best Effort’s most recent Stay in Bed compilation, where she contributed ‘Tears Falling While Spring Comes’ – a most suitable remedy for the end of a challenging day.

Her words: “My mix is dedicated to magical forests and island seas that I have met recently. They initiated feelings of healing closeness with nature and the deep contact we can have in the warm arms of it.”

@zhuravkovasophia

Tracklist
Kajsa Lindgren - Trio for Cello, Piano and Violin
Maxwell Sterling - Loud-Speaker
Wayne Phoenix - Reserve
Fia Fiell - At The First Clear Word
Nexcyia - Red Water
Phil Struck - Klint
Isorinne – Synlig gestalt
Sonja Tofik, Mar-llena - Ilona's Lament
Vindkaldr - Rainforest Alchemy
Sarah Davachi - Mordents
Sophia Zhuravkova - Forest (unreleased) 
Endurance - Elapse
FH HF - Become One With Me
Autechre - Altibzz
Oneohtrix Point Never - Ouroboros
Nikolay Kozlov - Maths

The Best Effort Show - Episode Seventeen (Sophia Zhuravkova)

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Sunday Mix: Ben Bertrand

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