mixes part II

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCASTS

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Mixes by DTM FUNK

This month, fitting the great grey cloud passing through this side of Germany, we are super happy to present a very intimate look into the balearic side of the record collection from the master mind behind the legendary growing bin. Prepare for an emotional balearic journey by one of the best, Basso🌀🌥🥂

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Basso

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #01 - AROH

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #02 - DJ ATHOME

Read interview here
> https://crevetterecords.be/crevette-podcast-02-dj-athome

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #02 - DJ ATHOME

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #03 - WALRUS

Read interview here
> https://crevetterecords.be/crevette-podcast-03-walrus

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #03 - WALRUS

Long time pal and driving force behind Invisible City it's Gary Abugan (@invisible-city) from Canada serving up the 29th mix in the series. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hey Gary. How's life in Toronto today? Did you manage to do some more gardening? :)

IC: We have a really nice garden in front of the shop and also at home in my backyard, both get some nice sun and shade and are where I spend all my time. So yes, gardening everyday ;)

MFM: (Before the pandemic hit) You've seen quite a few bits of the world by now while touring. How would you describe Toronto as a city if you had to promote it to the readers who haven't been there yet? 

IC: It’s summer here now in Toronto and we’re in the middle of a heatwave. We’re lucky to have an island with nice beaches as a nearby getaway via ferry. Toronto is a very large sprawling city compared to most European cities. Our multiculturalism definitely sets us apart. We have heaps of reggae and island music here along with lots of record shops, and the variety of food here can’t really be beat. I miss giving guided Invisible City tours of the city to any traveling DJs passing through.

MFM: Would you say it's a good place for an artist to be, whether being a young upcoming talent or professional and all in between?  

IC: Sure you can make it here if you’re skilled/talented and not overbearing, the problem is that there isn’t that many music venues to play. Between the crazy expensive visa you need to play the USA and the costs of flights to Europe, we are kind of isolated musically. Rent is crazy expensive here and most artists have another job, but I’m not sure if Toronto makes it specifically harder or easier compared to other cities. 

MFM: People may know you as the driving force behind Invisible City, the record store and label. How much time do you spend with the one compared to the other? 

IC: I would say pre-Covid more focus was on the shop and getting that to a sustainable level and stocking the store. We didn’t even have a sign for years until recently. During Covid, when the shop was closed for about a year and a half, a lot of focus was on development and signing artists paying advances and getting back into production. I learned alot about Music Publishing too… Laura helps me a lot with organizing everything, label and shop, I would be lost without her.

MFM: Looking back on running a record store and label for over 10 years now, what would you say are some key changes that took place over time?

Back then there were not that many reissue labels and it wasn’t as competitive or extensive, now everyone has a reissue label. I only wanted to put out records that I was strongly connected to or somehow found on a whim. If someone showed me a record, I would ask them if they were planning on reissuing it, now people just go ahead. It’s crazy how many reissues there are so it’s challenging now as a label to dig even deeper. The record shop also was really niche and specialized in the past and now there’s just more in each genre. It’s still pretty curated, but I am finding that I didn’t know a lot of good common records, so we like having “high end cheapos”. I like that most people can just come off the street and buy records now, although we still have some niche stuff too. It feels overall more balanced and varied and for the people.

MFM: The label seems to run at a nice and slow pace. Is it on purpose to not have a heavy and steady output? 

IC: I like to only do a couple records a year, it’s only me and Laura who do it all and it takes me ages to figure out artwork, I’m very picky. The shop, DJing, and occasionally throwing parties also takes up a lot of our time. We always have a lot on the go. I also like to focus on one or two artists at a time, but also it costs a lot of money to make a record! Now things are totally slowed down and our plant says I can’t get pressings out till next March!

MFM Mix 029: Invisible City

the joy of cooking from december 2011:
in winter i stay next to the stove where it's warm and cozy and i live from cookies only...

The Joy Of Cooking #16 Baking Cookies

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #04 - DTM FUNK

Read interview here
> https://crevetterecords.be/crevette-podcast-04-dtm-funk

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #04 - DTM FUNK

The second podcast in the K-30 REC. series is an exemplary warm up set by El (@untitledel) at the Roots United resident event with Ellen Allien. Tune into the vibe of big parties that are just around the corner.

K-30 REC. #2 EL

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

Danilo Plessow (MCDE), Lefto & Diggin Dave @ Kiosk Radio 13.09.2021

The last ZeeZout Co-Orientations contribution of the year 2021 by @dtmfunk, on invitation by @philoulouzolo

Some serious heat from Belgium by Kiosk Radio Resident and Horst Festival artist David 'DTM Funk' Tricot. With this mix DTM Funk will move you through soul, grooves, rhythms and more! 

When he isn’t DJing - (or dancing) - you will probably find DTM hosting underground parties or signing new artists for his own record label San-Kofa Rhythms, which literally translates to: ‘’Go back and get it’’. 

Swipe left and read more about the recording process. Enjoy listening and see you in 2022!

ZeeZout Co-Orientations 6 by DTM Funk

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #05 - ISLAS

Read interview here
> https://crevetterecords.be/podcasts

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #05 - ISLAS

Recording of AliA & DTM Funk's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2022.

Dekmantel Selectors 2022

AliA & DTM Funk at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

DJ PINBALL - 6 YEAR CREVETTE INSTORE
DAY 4 : 06/11/2022

www.crevetterecords.be

DJ PINBALL - 6 YEAR CREVETTE INSTORE

The Morning Show w/ AliA & Bass Toast @ Kiosk Radio 14.04.2023

DTM Funk & Errol at State Of Play, Horst Arts & Music Festival 2023.

Photo by Tim Buiting.

@dtmfunk
@errolerrolerrol

DTM Funk & Errol at State Of Play

There are a lot of crazy people in the recording world and Diggin' Dave is definitely one of them. 

Diggin' Dave @ Kiosk Radio 12.11.2023

Running it hot with handfuls of personal classics, @dtmfunk cooked a perfect hour that will plunge you into summer ☀️

For over a decade, DTM has been a central figure in the Antwerp and Belgian music scene. Before becoming a respected DJ, he was already nurturing local talent with a global perspective. Through his Black Gravity events, he aims to represent and transform black club music via club nights, discussions, films, performances, exhibitions, and listening sessions. As a longtime resident of Horst and C12 clubs, he is known for his versatility, seamlessly blending soul, groove, and rhythm without being confined to a single genre. Founder of @sankofa_rhythms , he captivates audiences with an eclectic collection ranging from jazz funk/soul to raw, sexy house tracks.

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #04 - DTM FUNK

Crevette Records