Mixes

April 2022

April 22

While dropping their self-titled debut LP with us in August, Anya and Izaak from Loveshadow (@loveshadowdjs) were kind enough to also record a lovely mix and answer a few questions. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hi Izaak and Anya, nice to have you on board. Both living in Bay Area, how would you describe your daily surroundings? Is it a nice place to be as an artist?

LS: Right now we live in SF. We grew up one town away from each other near the airport, though we didn’t meet until much later. The landscape is inspiring for sure- we spend as much time as we can out in the parks and wild areas and draw a lot from that. The art and music scenes here run deep, though the cost of living and of course covid have made things tougher.
 
MFM: The songs on your debut album as Loveshadow -which will be out in August- sound incredibly fresh where they also remind to certain pop, boogie, funk and even house from the mid and late '80s. What were some of your main influences for this project? 

LS: Thanks! We have to mention the UK act Fashion after whose song we named the group, but our tastes range all over. You could say that Loveshadow is kind of a lap around the 80’s prehistory of today’s dance music, when things were still firmly rooted in pop songwriting but had a simultaneously psychedelic and funky sensibility- one that grew out of dub/disco/punk counterculture. Getting more serious about learning the records at the roots of the whole thing allowed us to see how we might contribute something new to it in a way that was more than a style exercise.

MFM: Of course also the use of specific instruments ad up to that flavor - it seems that for example the Linndrum plays an important role. Did you aim for that sound and gathered the instruments around it, or the other way around maybe?

LS: We had an overall idea in mind that definitely informed the instrumentation but we’re not purists. A lot of the sounds on the record are replications of or deviations from the iconic originals. Those famous drum sounds in particular are like symbols, they impart a particular meaning and we use them to set a mood.

MFM: What's the dynamic between the two of you like in the studio? Is there a certain steady structure or does this change all the time? Maybe you could tell a little about your writing and recording process?

LS: It changes all the time- we’ve lived and worked in so many places separately and together since we started recording. Either one of us might come up with an idea that we’ll design sounds around, demo, arrange, and then throw it all in the trash and start again. Most of the songs on the record have had a few lives.

MFM: It feels that the music from the LP could work really well live on a stage too. Are there any plans for you to go touring? 

LS: We’re going to play a gig in Detroit later this summer that will be sort of a test run! After that, we’ll see. The project started out as an interest in records and recording, but anything’s possible.

MFM: Thanks a lot for contributing! It seems you quite regularly record a mix. Have you both always been busy collecting and sharing records? 

LS: Our pleasure, thanks so much for asking us! We’re always looking for new music. Sharing mixes online has helped us organize our favorites but playing parties is the best. We were gigging around before covid and we’ll hopefully get back to it as things continue to open up. This mix is definitely on the hype side of things- new digs, old favorites, some edits, tunes pals graciously sent our way, and what we’ve been dancing around our apartment to while we were stuck inside.

MFM Mix 030: Loveshadow

A previous guest of honor at H.A.N.D. as we debuted the series with a recording of his first class workings at Have A Nice Day a few years back - Piers Harrison presents us with yet another generous offering to our new mix series. One of the minds at Test pressing and 1/4 of team Soft Rocks, Piers' insightful relationship with music and dance floor culture has clearly led to a discerning understanding in a wide range of genres - kindly displayed in this pleasant excursion - listen carefully :)
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Sound Metaphors Mix Series 04 : Piers Harrison

This time, turning the tempo slooow, Telephones takes us on a beautiful and emotional "end of summer" balearic voyage with soul, pop and smooth groovers for some final lazy days in the sun. From recent scene-hits to new finds, mainly centered around mid-80s and early 90s tracks, Episode 008 of New Massage takes us from Japan to UK, Italy to US, and France to the things dreams are made of.

Telephones' New Massage 008 [Refuge Worldwide]

Long time Planet Trip extended family Andres Astorga aka Trujillo, a go to ear of approval for forthcoming cuts on the label, he was also part of the first Ordinary Dreams compilation and remains a constant source of inspiration with sharing and unearthing incredible music. This mix does what it says on the box, Trujillo running deep across different genres and timezones always with a humble nod to the sunshine.

Hugeeee tip to check and buy his recent compilation on Soundway - Ritmo Fantasía,  listen to hours of incredible mixes on his soundcloud or also check his new label True Class he has started with Claas Brieler

ID requests ~> @trujillo

1800 triiip - Trujillo - Mix 035

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The newest contribution in our mix series comes from the talented multi disciplinair artist Vica Pacheco (@lilvica), who created the beautiful art for the covers of both the Virtual Dreams and the MLO compilation. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hola Vica, bienvenidos to the series. Your from Belgium, via Mexico and France. Can you tell a bit about your journey?

VP: I moved to France in an exchange program as a young art student, curious to discover what was going on in the other site of the world, I followed my heart in a naive way to be sincere. Then I built a new French family in this school, they welcomed me so well and made me feel at home, which helped me to take the decision to finish my art studies there… Then, things just came naturally, I joined my partner and few friends in Brussels, they were all like  “Brussels is so nice, there are lots of concerts happening all time, people is warm and motivated, great places, great parks and great beer”  

MFM: What are some of the main differences you've experienced so far when comparing Brussels to Oaxaca? Are there similarities as well? 

VP: Life in Oaxaca is warm, your senses are distracted all the time by the environment, there are always haunting melodies in the ambience, something delicious to eat or drink in the street, is colorful and joyful. My people is really proud about our culture which manifests itself in infinite ways. But, there are many negative facts that makes a harder contrast with the European lifestyle, as social inequality, extreme poverty, machismo, different ways of negligences by government and post colonial social consequences. On the other hand, Brussels is grey, the rhythm of life and culture is just so different, things happens under different rules. People is super motivated, independent music scene is super present in the city, there are friendly institutions supporting art. Anyway, both places are a human size cities and are full of interesting things to discover.

MFM: Your visual art, as used in the Virtual Dreams series, appears as very liquid and organic yet synthetic and digital at the same time. Somewhat like a fine line between the past and future. A future relic if you will. How did you find this signature style? 

VP: I pass long time working with different programs and machines which have become an extension of my creative language, visual or sonic. This alliance between "organic" and "digital"  or "technologic" and "arcaic" is something that came naturally on my fabulating process, while getting interested on topics such as nature-culture, mythologie, anthropologie, scientific imagery and science fiction, I just let myself to do a synthesis of those interests while creating my art.

MFM: Same goes for your music, it's like you've scored your own film perfectly... 

VP: I grew up listening to Mexican popular music, playing it and singing it when younger, same as painting, drawing or ceramics, I never saw visual art and music as separate fields. But  I can say I started working  with sound when I was 18, living in Mexico City, then when I arrived to Villa arson, the sound studio was open to any kind of experimentation, the approach of this studio was wide open, no limits between plastic art and sound art, everything was possible, so I developed my own language mixing medias.

MFM: What's next, do you have any nearby goals that you're working on achieving? Are you an artist who works from one project to another? What are you currently working on?

VP: I’m involved in several projects all time, I’m a little bit hyperactive and I like to keep my creativity going on. I’m currently working making the music for a theater piece, which will take place next week in Geneva, im really excited about it, but in parallel I continue doing performances and few concerts and making some 3d artworks. Im coming back in July to Mexico for few months for other projects too so yeah, things are moving.

MFM Mix 038: Vica Pacheco

Episode 4 of 4 is a recording from Picnic NYE 2021, B2B with my main homie, @mike-who (@planettrip). Recorded live from The Factory Theatre in Marrickville, Sydney. Afternoon vibes in the outdoor courtyard!

Skylab Radio - Episode 4 of 4 - March 2022 (B2B with Mike Who)

This mix is an invitation to dance,
To take off your shoes,
Find an open space,
Find a nice little sound system, 
Find a friend, a family member, or maybe alone,
And dedicate 2 hours of life to the joys of dancing...

To come home to ones body, 
To stretch, massage and unfurl those parts
that may have not been moved for quite some time.

To playfully incorporate the elements. 
Wild, agile and without judgement.
To explore the space within and without.

To dance,
To celebrate,
To enjoy...

Life is beautiful after all! 

Tracklist:

Bernard Fort - Pluie En Forêt Mont St Hilaire (Rain In The Mount Saint Hilaire Forest)
Rainer Tillmann - Uniting And Harmonisation (The Return)
Nida - Wind on Dead Pine
Donato Dozzy - Concert for Sails
The Baka Forest (People of Southeast Cameroon)  - Water Drums
David Fanshawe (Spirit of Polynesia) - Poipoi-Taro Poun
Yosi Horikawa - Dropping
Mop Mop - Jua Kiss
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors - Eternal Dance
Guem et Zaka - Le Foret Vierge
Afel Bocoum - Bamako City
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto - Campo Alegre
Toto La Momposina - Vamo
Mokoomba - Kambowa
Ensemble Badila - Danses of the Mystic Riders (Part II - Jelo Shâbi)
The Bonny Men - Jenny's Welcome to Charlie (Peter Power Edit)
Panayotis Κalantzopoulos - La fete de la Saint Dimitri
Jean-Christophe Hoarau, Nathalie Soussana & Nawal Milanao - Ye Tsodja Waye
Afrocubism- Al Vaiven De Mi Carreta
Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté- Warbé
Akacombe - Saison Des Pluies
Sven Kacireck - Kayamba Tuc Tuc
Sard - Chromomad
Fode Seydou Bangoura - Djole
Alon Mor - The Midelar
Ø - Unien Holvit
Emptyset - Point
Gustaf Sjokvists Kammarkor, Benny Andersson - Historien om schack
Miharu Koshi - Funiculi Funicula
Altan - Donal Agus Morag
Bukkene Bruse - Numedalshalling
Unknown - Om Guru Om
Cosmo Sheldrake - Fish
Stephan Micus - To the Evening Child

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Danse des Elements (Mix)

"2 and a bit hours of fun music from me to you ~ rnb, rap & streetsoul to reggae, dancehall, house & beyond with bulk cugine approved slow sippers for good measure." @mike-who

B.P.T. Radio 052: Mike Who

The champagne bottle has just been sacrificed against the bow, let's board on the cigarette boat !

First captain at the helm is Mike Who, who surely knows how to cruise  into all the styles of his amazing record collection. 
No icebergs, only jams.

@mike-who
@planettrip

Cruisin' with... Mike Who

Crown Ruler Mix # 12 - Mike Who

Our fave northeast coast hispanophone has just gone and dropped a mix on us. 

As usual, high class sounds that are uniquely his own.

@planettrip

Crown Ruler Mix # 12 - Mike Who

Tracklist:
01) Special Touch - Shakin' Your Body (Poppin' That Thang) (7" Version)
02) Keni C. - Find Someone (To Love You) (7" Version)
03) David Knox - Baby Show It
04) Horizon - Let Me Be The One
05) Empulse - Secret Love
06) Ben - I Would Have To Be A Fool
07) Ronnie "Rude Boy" Perkins - You're Out Of Sight
08) Bill Williams And Billeo - Things Will Be Better Tomorrow
09) Together - Do You Want To Go Home With Me
10) The X-Man - That Body (7" Version)
11) High Interest - I Like
12) Unit Three - Let's Boogie Tonight
13) Gang's Back - Magic Touch (7" Version)
14) Franklyn - Future Love
15) Brothers II - You

Boogie Funk Mix (2020)

We have always been very happy with the fact that this series has established itself as a worldwide musical depot of sorts. A space where globetrotters, world wanderers and planet trippers alike stop by to exchange the aural treasures they reaped in their many travels. So, every week we receive such an arrival, guests refreshing things anew by laying out the sonic itineraries drawn throughout their journeys for our enjoyment. This episode brings us the pleasure of harbouring the talents of an Aussie traveller whose endeavours have impressed and delighted us for a while: Mike Who, someone whose name might look somewhat interrogative at first sight, but whose presence is always exclamative of a deep commitment to music and affirmative of the lifelong passion that fuels it.

Gop Cast 053 - Mike Who

The Planet Trip and 1800 triiip boss themes his mix around love and loss, journeying through everything from reggae, rap and soul to boogie, house and new jack swing.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2021/01/27/diggers-directory-mike-who/

Skylab Radio - Episode 4 of 4 - March 2022 (B2B with Mike Who)

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