2020 Mixes

PP Chill Pill III 80000 Takeover (SUZANNE KRAFT)

First up in 2023 is Los Angeles based Juan Izguerra (@juanizguerra) who runs his residencies at Dublab and Homage Brewing. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hi Juan, welcome to the series. You're based in Los Angeles, right? Can you tell a bit about what keeps you busy? 

JI: Hey there! Super stoked to contribute. Well, I was born in Pomona, California and I started DJing about six years ago. I recently found myself as the event coordinator at Homage Brewing in 2021 and It’s been a great experience to be on both sides… I love being able to DJ at some of my favorite parties, and then host locals and out of town friends at my own events with Homage. My girlfriend and I made the move to LA in the summer of 2020. Early on in the pandemic rent was pretty much the same in Pomona as it was in LA so we thought we’d just live in the city. When clubs/bars opened up again I got involved with Homage. Since then I’ve been able to host parties at our space and focus on bringing people together for the music. 

MFM: What triggered you to initially get interested and involved in buying and playing records?  

JI: I’ve collected records since my teens but it wasn’t until I was 20 that I met one of my now super close friends Josh da Costa (Confusing Mix on NTS) who put me onto crazy records he found during his time living and touring in Europe. He showed me things like Roberto Musci, Thomas Leer, The Antennas, Cherry Red records, and weird compilations. Hearing things like that made me so curious. I saw Josh DJ one day and I was fascinated with how he made people dance. It made me want to learn how to do that! 

MFM: Nice. Did you have any other role models you felt inspired and motivated by?

JI: Definitely. My friends Josh (who I mentioned), Jimi Hey, and Shags Chamberlain were an early influence on me. They toured all over the world and would come home with bags of records, share their discoveries, and give a story about where they found it. I saw that as a way to connect with people and It inspired me to travel and want to find things of my own to share. As I got more curious on the DJ’ing side of things, I definitely got a lot of inspiration from my good friend Bianca Lexis. She’s one of my favorite DJ’s!

MFM: You've done quite some traveling yourself too, within the US but also intercontinental. How is LA nightlife compared to some other places you've been? What's the LA style?

JI: LA’s nightlife definitely needs some work. In New York, Europe, and Mexico City, there’s an audience for every genre and a club for it as well. I think that’s what we struggle with most. People have to resort to attending warehouse parties which involve a lot of financial strain on the organizers. Still, we do have a lot of people putting together great parties here such as Third Place and Moony Habits. Lots of great house/outdoor parties which are really fun and unique to LA. 

MFM: Where and how do you go finding new records and music? Do you have your secret or not so secret methods?   

JI: When it comes down to record shopping I typically like to leave LA. Visiting suburban areas is where I get the most luck. Something about those areas feels more zen since it’s less competitive. It puts me in a mental space where I’m able to focus on looking through records thoroughly. 

MFM: Looking forward to anything specific in '23? Any future plans you'd like to share maybe? 

JI: I’ll be visiting Tokyo for the first time in May so I’m super psyched about that. Also planning to be in Europe in August/September so I'm looking forward to setting up some gigs there!

MFM: Tell us about your mix! How did you approach selecting and recording it?

JI: I wanted to make it a bit cerebral but still keeping it rhythmic and having plenty of songs with lyrics. It has an ambient start that works into downtempo tracks and slowed down Italian house. Hope everyone enjoys!

MFM Mix 047: Juan Izguerra

https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/thom-yorke-21st-june-2023

"This is my first mix for NTS.. no particular genre, era or anything … just stuff i’ve come across recently that really affected, excited me or made me think." - Thom

Thom Yorke 210623

Doing Time W/ Cal C (Modern Art) 03.03.2024

"This mix weaves together Sanskrit/Tamil laced dub/reggae, some...downtempo.. IDM..balearic ++ fun dance tunes to bop to. Truly a mixed bag but tunes I've been loving lately... hope y'all dig! Pairs with some funky 'n fizzy wine <3" - @radha_v

2024

B.P.T. Radio 085: Radha

The man behind Tokyo's revered Organic Music record store takes to the airwaves for a monthly 60 minute journey through his extensive collection... 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/organic-music/episodes/organic-music-24th-april-2024

Organic Music Tokyo w/ Chee Shimizu 240424

There's an old Brian Eno quote that is inevitably referenced when talking about the Velvet Underground - something along the lines of "They only sold 30,000 copies of their first album, but everyone who bought the album started a band". It's slightly inaccurate (they sold a lot more copies), but the message is clear: few bands have had such an outsized, potent, and wide reaching effect on the musicians that followed in their footsteps. 

Their stubborn desire to continually approach songwriting from the left field, and continuous sonic reinvention reverberated for decades, influencing punk, post-punk, art rock, ambient music, even notably influencing real political revolution in Czechoslovakia. 

Two hours of The Velvets' best, selected and mixed by Claire Rousay.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-velvet-underground-3rd-may-2024

In Focus: Velvet Underground 030524

PRINCE LANGUAGE @ The Lot Radio 05-08-2024

"its a collection of ravey and broken bits i'm into right now. I don't think i've been ever very good at the chill thing and this is giving you a look into a few of the labels I've been into over the past few months. " - @ohpeach

DISCWOMAN 55 x Peach

NTS asked me to contribute a mix of my favorite club tracks Arthur Russell wrote or was involved with. Broadcast Nov 14, 2019 celebrating the life & work of this composer, musician and cultural icon with a special day of shows, archive recordings curated by Audika.

Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (B-b-b Bombing Mix)
Arthur Russell - Make 1, 2
Lola - Wax The Van
Arthur Russell - Springfield
Arthur Russell - Hop On Down
Arthur Russell - Arm Around You
Dinosaur L - Clean on Your Bean #1	
Loose Joints - Is It All over My Face? (Larry Levan Female Vocal Version)
Felix - You Can't Hold Me Down (Test Pressing Version) 
Felix - Tiger Stripes (Extended Version) 
Loose Joints - Tell You (Today) [12" Vocal]
Dinosaur - Kiss Me Again (Version)
Arthur Russell - See My Brother, He's Jumping Out (Let's Go Swimming #2)
Arthur Russell - Let's Go Swimming (Gulf Stream Dub)
Loose Joints - Pop Your Funk (Single Vocal Version)
Dinosaur L - #5 Go Bang! (Francois K Mix)	
Dinosaur L - Go Bang! (Thank You Arthur Edit)
Arthur Russell - That's Us/Wild Combination

Arthur Russell Day Mix for NTS

Tracklist, description and downloadable artwork on http://teknic.mx

The King of Blends Teki Latex and @diggininthecarts video game music historian Nick Dwyer have joined forces to bring you “TEKI AND NICK’S MIXTAPE QUEST ADVENTURE” (テキとニックのUミクステップクイエスト大冒険) a unique blend of golden era age video game soundtracks, hip hop acapellas and bass heavy dance music, with mixtape exclusives from some of underground music’s finest. 

2020 Teknic Games co.

Teki Latex & Nick Dwyer - TEKI AND NICK'S MIXTAPE QUEST ADVENTURE

Introducing The Kiwi Sound: mixed by @Conducta
Showcasing the very best in new UK Garage
Out now on CD & digital platforms: http://kiwi.ffm.to/sound

TRACKLIST
1 AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove
2 Sammy Virji - Find My Way Home
3 Conducta - Steezing (feat. Coco & J'Danna)
4 Yemi - Back To You
5 Sammy Virji - Oh Will
6 Mind Of A Dragon - Wheel Up (VIP)
7 Y U QT - U BELONG 2 ME
8 Prescribe Da Vibe - Cool Today
9 Wiley, Sean Paul, Stefflon Don - Boasty (feat. Idris Elba) [Conducta Remix]
10 TC4 - Caracas
11 Kamakaze & Massappeals - Last Night (feat. Morgan Munroe)
12 Bushbaby - Woman's Touch
13 Conducta & Sammy Virji - Alone
14 Sharda - Peace & Love
15 Conducta & Jarreau Vandal - I Like It
16 Movement & Reece West - More Than A Lot
17 Kobe JT - Somewhere Underground
18 Conducta & Sammy Virji - Whippet (Sweetie Irie Dub)
19 Higgo - Chillin
20 MPH & Hans Glader - The Birds
21 Prescribe Da Vibe - Clearer Now
22 Smasher - Rolling
23 Kitson - Kitchen Riddim
24 Jaykae - Chat (feat. Local)
25 Sammy Virji & Yemi - Somebody Else
26 Hamdi - Trumpet
27 Mind Of A Dragon - Caught Up
28 MPH & Harry Tremlett - Wompa
29 Salute - Feel The Same
30 Sharda - Exhaust
31 Tuff Culture - Fancy Car
32 Skelecta - When You
33 Morenight - TT
34 Y U QT - I Feel It
35 SMOAD - Beggin Me
36 Kara Marni x Champion - All Night, Pt. 1
37 The Phat Controlla - Bubblegumbud
38 Jorja Smith x Preditah - On My Mind (Conducta Remix)

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THE KIWI SOUND (mixed by Conducta)

Rough and raw house cuts from one of the most potent periods of creativity in recent history. More info → https://crackm.ag/2UysBzR

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Raw Chicago house tapes: Mixed By Jamie 3:26

ee right here we go! some tracks and sketches from the last few months. this one marks my 5th annual production mix, and it's an XL edition. 

1.5ish hours of new music, all moods. built through turbulence + forged in feeling. 

really hope you enjoy 🌸🤞🏿

anz - sackville street stomp
anz - lunar spiral
anz - sisi eko
anz - couch to 50k (dance mat mix)
anz - chaotic good
anz - sweet one
anz - dancefloor recalibration
anz - organic matter
anz - unravel in the designated zone
anz - stay a while
anz - in session
anz - the prospector
anz - morphing into brighter
anz - tripper's tip
anz - stone groove
anz - giant's leap
anz - speedway
anz - DMPA
anz - halved and doubled
anz - odogwu (akoni ukg)
anz - 3 quid for the wheel
anz - do right by you!
anz - double dutch
anz - iinstructions includedd
anz - the twist
anz - dream sequence
anz - 4 til eternity
anz - oshun
anz - glass gloss (ryd vocal version)
anz - GT mover
anz - rrrenegade
anz - all outta shape
anz - first one back
anz - composure
anz - here's where she returns

artwork by patrick savile (central woodblock print = morning at the hot spring resort in arayu by hasui kawase)

Anz - Spring/Summer Dubs 2020

Honey Soundsystem Potcast

HNYPOT 378: Bouffant Bouffant's Touch Me In The Morning Mix

The Dark Entries Record Label : Resuscitating the 80s Underground

Arthur Russell Day Mix for NTS

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