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After establishing his name with a string of tightly produced 90s-style house bangers, Singaporean producer Halal Sol comes through with a deeper, diverse sound on his latest Darker Than Wax outing, Dijamin. Meaning ‘guaranteed’ in Malay, Dijamin’s title refers to the producer’s promise that each track on the record is genuinely crafted out of love and passion, and signalling a step forward in musical depth and polish. This heavily considered approach is evident in the production style, with layers of simple and minimal sounds expertly woven together, creating a cohesive whole that far exceeds the sum of its parts. This ethos is also present in the cover artwork - taking inspiration from motifs in medieval Islamic structures, simple shapes and layers are woven together to form a stunning kaleidoscope of faces.

Dijamin was also built with variety in mind. Not wanting to be pigeon-holed as simply a classic house producer, the record showcases Halal Sol’s diverse influences, spanning broken beat, acid, techno, jazz, and garage. The diversity of Dijamin is pushed further with offerings from fellow Singaporean remixers - Bongomann delivers a euphoric breakbeat reimagining of ‘Rushin’, and Darker Than Wax co-founder Kaye puts his signature soulful touch on ‘Hearing Deficit’. Throughout the record, Halal Sol channels emotional highs and lows with his stylish production, marking the young producer as one to watch as he establishes his musical foundation.

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Halal Sol - Lives In Future (Dijamin EP)

Abus Dangereux – Bulletin Meteo 
Masahiko Satoh – Moth Ball
The Players – Space Travel 
Horn Stuff – Titi
Bert Ligon – Moss
Guadalquivir – La Danza De Los Tigres 
Virgo – Balloons
Longineu Parsons – Take The High Road 
McCoy Tyner – La Cubana
Les Wanted – O Sabia 
Esperanto – Alegria 
Manteca – Palladium 
Modem – Tofu
Dave Valentin & Juan Pablo Torres – Fiesta Por Juan Pablo Mayra 
Caridad Valdes – Mambo Influenciado
Yellowjackets – Samurai Samba 
Bob Mintzer – Sambosis 
Coconuts Crew – Sambolero 
Eddie Parales – Eddie's Samba 
Guanabara – Iguacu
Victor Feldman - Rio

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Bongomann returns to Darker Than Wax with his third solo offering – the deep, dreamy, and cosmic sound of Lounge Zero. Since releasing his debut EP Smiles with the label in 2020, the artist has since released tracks with labels such as FuFu and Fauve Records, as well as dropping Wake Up/Kick On – an hour long live recording cut to cassette with Botanic Records. One to watch in the Singapore scene and a close friend of the label, Bongomann has begun a deep dive into the realm of live performance in recent years, which has heavily informed the development of his distinctive style.

At its core, Lounge Zero is a heartfelt ode to the chillout sesh, incorporating elements of ambient and downtempo to create a cohesive sonic palette and a finely curated listening journey. ‘Enter’ kicks things off with a cerebral and restrained hardware jam, patiently taking its time to explore all aspects of its aural landscape. Standout cuts ‘Settle’ and ‘Float’ welcome the listener firmly into the lounge, setting the vibe with percussive, atmospheric soundscapes. ‘Pause’ drives forward with a heady, almost trip-hop infused house beat, while ‘Rise (Ambient Mix)’ provides a reflective, beatless interlude. Breaking the mould of the EP’s downtempo theme, ‘Zoof’ closes out the release with ravey, psychedelic-infused euphoria.

All tracks written & produced by Bongomann
Mastered by Jason Tan
Artwork by Izyanti Asa'ari

Bongomann - Pause (Lounge Zero EP)

Si Edwards was live with an hour of classical, ambient, and experimental music from James Heather, Mary Lattimore, Lord of the Isles, Green-House, and more on this month's episode of Night Cycle.

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Night Cycle w/ Si Edwards - October 2023

To celebrate the New Year, Gaïa played a chill selection of tracks from the likes of Rare Silk, Daft Punk, SAULT and more.

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Gaïa - January 2024

Tracklist:
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01 - Interactive Test Volume 1
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02 - UV & Nenor – Bahia
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03 - TTJ#4685
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04 - TTJ#4425
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05 - Simoncino - Distant EP (Mr finger Remix)
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/simoncino-distant-ep-mr-finger-remix
06 - Attack The Dancefloor Volume Twenty Three
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/attack-the-dancefloor-volume-twenty-three
07 - Carmen Rodgers Again And Again / Say So (Dj Spinna Remixes)
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/carmen-rodgers-again-and-again-say-so-dj-spinna-remixes
08 - Simoncino – The warrior dances remixes (Chez damier remixes)
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09 - DaRand Land The Vermillion Room
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10 - K15 / Culross Close Volume 2
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/k15-culross-close-volume-2
11 - Darryl Baalki - Flower Out Of A Stone EP
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/darryl-baalki-flower-out-of-a-stone-ep
12 - Patapenka aka LIPSKI – Children
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/patapenka-aka-lipski-children
13 - Carlos Nilmmns – Forever
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14 - Fred P - Dance Of rhythms
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15 - Lucas Moinet - Adriatic Song Mode Experience
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16 - Sole Discretion EP Part 1
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/sole-discretion-ep-part-1
17 - Simoncino – The warrior Dances Remixes (Ron Trent, Gene Hunt remixes)
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/simoncino-the-warrior-dances-remixes-ron-trent-gene-hunt-remixes
18 - June Jazzin EP
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/june-jazzin-ep
19 - Afrikano Vol.2
A https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/afrikano-vol-2
20 - Edit & Dub - Movin On (reissue)
https://www.rangemusicnyc.com/product-page/edit-dub-movin-on-reissue
21 - Rafael Cancian Hot Pot 004 Rafael’s Edits EP
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Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @margietown515 & @calypsosteve

RRFM • Margie & Calypso Steve • 14-02-24

VIAJANDO aka trippin’ & travelin’ through the vibrant colorful sounds of Latin music.

DJ Rahsaan explores the vinylverse for 2 hours every first Saturday of the month, 4-6PM ET on www.greatcircles.net

Special Guest ~ Xela

VIAJANDO w/ special guest Xela - 02March2024

TASCAM DR-07MK2

RADIO.D59B / FOUR2SIX #17 w/ Dubbeldee

Monthly on the 3rd Monday, find Funky Bompa sharing his random finds and research, always defending the old vinyl format, and highlighting his fav funk, soul, jazz, latin and afro rhythms.

Funky Bompa @ Kiosk Radio 15.04.2024

A mix from one of Brussels’ finest - DJ soFa - aired on Sanpo’s most recent NTS broadcast and it’s now available on the cloud for unlimited streaming. Recorded in December with tracks from Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge, Jeremy Campbell, TOLOUSE LOW TRAX, Gökçen Kaynatan, Krikor, Smagghe & Cross, Jan Turkenburg, Left Ear Records & many more..

Also check Sofa’s excellent compilation “V . A. Elsewhere MCMXIII” here: https://iciyouare.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-elsewhere-mcmxiii

https://soundcloud.com/sanpodisco/dj-sofa-sanpo-098-nts-7218

MIXES

DJ SOFA - SANPO 098 (NTS - 7/2/18)

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