Somecast # 1 

Excited to share with you my first solo set in years and officially my first set as Some Uncertain Sir.
Here are some moments from the three hour journey in the magical Wintergarten at Sisyphos in Berlin.
It was an intergalactic summer evening on July 1, 2023.
The energy in that room was indescribable. I can still feel it bouncing around inside me. Thank you to everyone who danced with me, it was an absolute treat.
Hope you enjoy the mix and cheers to many more days and nights like this on the dance floor.

This is the beginning of a podcast series called Somecast where I'll be sharing a collection of stories from a select few DJs & friends who have inspired me throughout my musical journey.

Till the next one..

Somecast # 1 • Some Uncertain Sir [Wintergarten]

"Devotion is the main aim—to try to encourage commitment in people." The fabric resident and Houghton festival founder discusses his love of the crowd, DJing and more.

Craig Richards, arguably one of UK dance music's most respected DJs, is normally averse to the spotlight. But the multi-hyphenate artist and fabric resident has played the London institution every Saturday for nearly two decades, DJing alongside fellow household names like Ricardo Villalobos and Nicolas Lutz. Over the years, Richards has profoundly shaped the canon that's defined the space and its programming week in and week out.

He’s keenly attuned to other DJs and the flow of a night, and he's not indebted to one particular style or genre. In a Resident Advisor feature from 2019, Ray Philp described his sound as "intergalactic space metal" that goes far beyond techno, house or electro, instead interplaying classics with deep, headsy tunes that he tirelessly seeks out every week.

In this interview with RA's European deputy editor Carlos Hawthorn, Richards talks about what makes a good record, and the DJ's role as a bridge between the past and present. He also discusses his endeavours beyond the booth—most notably the idyllic festival he started in 2017, Houghton, which is set in the English countryside—and his passion for painting and cross-disciplinary creativity. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.671 Craig Richards

A fairly large mix by @liquidearthmusic recorded live at Oil Shenzhen

The Sizeable Mix Vol. 14: Liquid Earth

A live recording of Binh at the Quarry stage on Saturday night in 2023.

@binh

Recorded at Houghton - Binh (2023)

The Phonica artist and innovative house producer Harrison BDP steps up for the next edition of our mix series with a tipping of the hat to the many sounds of the clubbing 90's.
Having released on an array of big labels like Haŵs, Shall Not Fade and Lost Palms over the years Harrison has cemented himself as one of the solid names in UK house in modern years. We had a chat with Harrison about the mix and what he has coming up below:

Phonica Mix Series 114: Harrison BDP

Quest's RA Podcast starts slowly, with a thrum of synths that feels like watching a rocket take off in slow motion. Before you know it, you're in outer space, floating through zero gravity with waves of synths and gentle breakbeats. The Italian DJ is a premiere selector in the world of digging for rare records, but his outré taste shouldn't be confused with willful obscurity. He's a beloved DJ partly because of his approachability. There's a serene, early '90s feel to RA.915 that's reminiscent of some of the earliest and best ambient techno.

When he's not DJing, Quest runs the label La Nota Del Diablo. He's only put out two records, including this year's Red Tears EP from his dear friend (and fellow esteemed DJ) Christian AB, which RA's Henry Ivry described as "a careful balance of late-night tension and early morning twilight." That's not a bad way to describe Quest's RA Podcast—if it's not a soundtrack for an astral journey, then it's perfect for an afterhours, for when the laid-back vibes come to a simmer for one last stretch of dancing.

@questwax

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/915

RA podcast

RA.915 Quest

Seven hours recorded from the all night b2b between Christoffer aka C.K and myself. There isn't a lot of recordings from marathon sets up online, so thought this would be a nice one to share for those of you who like a long uninterrupted ride.

C.K and I are both from Denmark, and our friendship goes a long way back. We worked together on a vinyl only podcast in the late 00's on blogspot.com for those of you who remember those times digging through blogs and Myspace. Since then C.K has been producing amazing records and doing fantastic mixes on his Safe Radio series (highly recommended!) as well as help the local scene with a wonderful voluntary-run venue 'Super' in the city of Aarhus in Denmark.

It has been a long enjoyable ride to run my label Delaphine for 10 years, a ride of surprises, and this night was a such a ride as well. A fun back-to-back ping pong of followups, layups, and curve balls. We hope you enjoy the ride.

Thanks to the always amazing Aether Club team that consistently throughout the years have provided such an amazing space for electronic music in the heart of Budapest.

Link to C.K's Discogs for you to dig through his amazing records: www.discogs.com/artist/4554933-CK-2

And a link to his Safe Radio mixes that are personal favorites of mine: on.soundcloud.com/QVfrt

Also check out the Delaphine Bandcamp: samofdelaphine.bandcamp.com/

Happy New Year!

(published Wednesday Dec 27th 2023)

S.A.M. b2b C.K (DELAPHINE 10 YEARS!) @ AETHER BUDAPEST 24.9.2023.

🌵 For the second edition of the Planeta Orgânica podcast, we have as our guest @titomazzetta, the creative mind behind the recent American publishing house @mithra_records.
🐍 A meticulously crafted mix blending ambient and leftfield sounds !

002 TITINO

Live recorded dj set @ Club der Visionaere, Berlin, for Shinobies edition I, 7pm
Line-up : Akatana, Inner, Yasuhisa, 95 Steps, Thoma S., Hisashi, Hubble, Bunoa San, Yes'in, Teresa, Thomas Romain, Fanfarrosa

Kaloustian @ Club der Visionaere - Shinobies - 06.09.2023

CLUB.RECORD Podcast Series #51 - Thorgerdur

The Icelandic DJ and producer, Thorgerdur, mesmerised with her eclectic sets across Oslo and Iceland's premier venues. Currently based in Amsterdam, the classically trained pianist turned vinyl aficionado since 2014. She's known for her dynamic selection and groovy, engaging performances. As a co-founder of the event and label series Blossy, she blends minimalistic techno-electro vibes, showcasing her evolving producer identity.

We’re very excited to have her on the series.


Set recorded at: Stellar Systam @ CDV

CLUB.RECORD Podcast #51 - Thorgerdur

For the first time in our 25-year history, we are releasing a live solo recording by Craig Richards from the club. 

“This mix was recorded on the second of December at a Continuum party. I commenced just after five and finished at nine. The heady combination of nostalgia coupled with the past, the future and more importantly my daughter dancing next to me, resulted in a mix that I felt happy with. Historically, I have been very self-critical and have chosen not to release many mixes. Across nearly four hours this one seems to encapsulate the twenty five years of playing at fabric. In 1998 I was invited by Keith Reilly to play weekly at what was an imaginary nightclub. I had no idea that experience would continue for so many years. Playing vinyl on that sound system and mixer is highly exciting and a joy in itself. I am delighted that this has been my method of sonic communication and remain deeply grateful for my ongoing residency.” - Craig Richards


Craig will be joining us at the club on 30th March to celebrate his 25-year residency with a 25-hour Continuum party.

Event and tickets: https://ra.co/events/1801886

018 - Craig Richards - Recorded live from fabric

Kaloustian @ Club der Visionaere - Shinobies - 06.09.2023

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