21.01 5.1.2021

14.2.21 Bester Dienstag morgen. Der Tag kann beginnen. 23.2.21

Mixed Feelings

The recent guest spot mix from Dublab is now here on the Greasy Listening home base. A fitting and timely entry in the GL series as it hits the more relaxed dance musical mischief and b-side blissness spots, and has a narrative angle - starting with some sonic centering, experiments in archival bumps and J-word time-signature twists, then traversing many-a talented homie sound tapestries and upcoming cuts (including the full version of I:Cube’s mind-melting remix for the KAMM band), and finally putting landing gear out at the gorgeous closer from Gilles & Bluey’s love-zoned STR4TA project which sums up our feelings of gradual reopening and hopeful renewal atm, grab that scuba gear and dive in n out with us...

..........

01. Cheri Moya - Fernweh
02. Bongani GiveThanks - Indoda
03. Maulawi - Street Rap (Alt Version)
04. Theo Parrish - Hennyweed Buckdance
05. Afterlife - Lost Tribes
06. Adi - Indefinite Recession
07. Stump Valley - Mascalzone Latino
08. Benedek - Street Level
09. Underground Resistance - 303 Sunset
10. Becker & Mukai - More Eyes
11. Bufiman - Blow Your Head (Rhythm Trax)
12. Tavish DJ - Shari Safari
13. KAMM - Shleem (I:Cube Remix)
14. Session Victim - Guidance
15. STR4TA - After The Rain

Greasy Listening : Episode 008

Happy 2023 yall: Feelin good to be back home again and on the grid after a deep proper unplug.. so much so I finally laid down a lil mix for the long overdue Greasy Listening 009 entry.

A fitting # of fave cuts from the past year that fit the EG/GL stee to a tee, many of which are LA Love reps (including some hopeful words from our newly-elected mayor Karen Bass) with top-tier tracks made and released by friends n fam, also from the Bay, the D, Chi and beyond. May it help uplift your New Year spirit. Love, Peace, & Elbow Grease to all!

01. Sault - Love Will Free Your Mind
02. Brandon Coleman - Lucid Dreaming 
03. Cahl Sel - February
04. Kevin Reynolds - River Front
05. ZOiD - Space Station Dexaphonic
06. Portable - I Feel Stronger Now (Patrice Scott Remix)
07. Don Carlos & S-Tone - Music All Night 
08. Darone Sassounian - Prerequisite #4
09. DJ M-TRAXXX - Liquid Love 
10. Mayor Karen Bass - Acceptance speech excerpt
11. Vienna - Tell Me (DA EDIT)
12. Garret David - Work For Love
13. Masha Mar - Extended Release
14. Soul Of Hex - Heliocentrico
15. Lovebirds -Straightfromtheheart_(DA EDIT)
16. DISCOSXXX - Sadistic 9 (DX3EDIT)
17. Benedek - Better Dayz
18. Santiago Salazar - The Queen
19. Greg Foat - Psychosynthesis Part 1
20. Gifted & Blessed - Yamajando
21. Rekee - Never As It Seems
22. Javonntte - I’m The One
23. Dave Aju - Spacio Tempo (Domingo Dub)

(PSA: most tracks are available on the artist/labels’ Bandcamp pages, DJs please support producers!)

Greasy Listening : Episode 009

Rare live recording from the coveted DISCOSXXX warehouse jam in DTLA, enjoy! x

Live @ DX3 DTLA 04-07-23

Peace out 2023 and wishing y'all the best for 2024! While the year offered an amazing amount of new music from all angles, rather than a best-of mix for the Greasy Listening # 10 finale, I’ve opted to revisit the special guest mix I did for dublab radio in dedication to the Glossolalia LP as a kind of personal year highlight to close the books on 2023, for anyone that may have missed it live on the airwaves.

Highlighting many of the diverse influences for the album from direct sample sources to lifelong faves, it’s a fun listen that hits appropriately different, being far more subjective and auto-biographical than most dj mixes du jour, so please enjoy and a happy new year once again to you and yours<3

https://daveaju.bandcamp.com/album/glossolalia

Talking Heads - Burning Down The House (intro)
Adriano Celentano - Prisencolinensinainciusol
Mantronix - King Of The Beats
Tania Maria - Made In New York
Al Jarreau - Mas Que Nada 
Talking Heads - Girlfriend Is Better
Dave Aju & The Invisible Art Trio - Gravitron feat. Dina Moursi
Charanjit Singh - Raga Bairagi
3rd Face - Canto Della Liberta
Roberto De Simone - Secondo Coro Delle Lavandarie
OOIOO - UMA
Theo Parrish - Sawala Sayale
George Kranz - Trommeltanzer
Parliament - Aqua Boogie
Digital Underground - Sons Of The P
Azymuth - Morning
Arthur Verocai - Na Boca Do Sol

Greasy Listening : Episode 010

Aphex Twin - Peel Session 1992 /  Live From Sheffield Hallam University 1993

Mark Flash presents the sound of the legendary Detroit outfit.

@undergroundresistance

Read more: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=623

Resident Advisor podcast

RA.623 Underground Resistance

Carval Tarek - Nique la Musique de France Vol.2 (GRVTSBZH3)

A - Nique la Musique de France Vol.2 (Face A)
B - Nique la Musique de France Vol.2 (Face B)

Feat. CATHERINE LE FORESTIER, DANIEL DESHAYS, HYDRAVION, GILLES ELBAZ, SIEGFRIED KESSLER, GÉRARD GAUCHE, ANNE VANDERLOVE, GEORGES RODI, MELINA MERCOURI, GUY SKORNIK, NAKARA, CHRISTIAN BOULÉ, FRANCISCO SEMPRUN, MICHEL CHRISTODOULIDES, OPEN DRIVE, RENE AUBRY, PASCAL COMELADE, GÉRARD DELAHAYE.

buy K7

Carval Tarek - Nique La Musique De France (Vol.2)

Crack Mix 218 – DJ Python

More info here: https://crackm.ag/2NdY1VN

Crack Magazine

Crack Mix 218 – DJ Python

Konx-om-Pax
Contemporary Hardcore 
Mega-Mix

Featuring - 

Amen Andrews, Aphex Twin, Bernard Parmengiani, Bizzy B, Blocks & Escher, Chaos AD, Dead Dred, DieMantle, Evol, FIS, Lee Gamble, Midas, Mr.Monik, MTS, Overmono, Peverelist, Q-Tex, Rian Treanor, Shed, Skee Mask.

Poster Download for Web + Print + Mix DL - https://tinyurl.com/yado6m7p
Design and layout - Konx-om-Pax
Logo Design - Calum Macleod

- - -

Konx-om-Pax Presents
Contemporary Hardcore 
Berlin Atonal 2018

25.08.18 - Globus 

00.00 - Anete K + LZE
01.00 - Golden Medusa
02.00 - Konx-om-Pax (AV)
03.30 - Actress (DJ)
05.00 - Cloudo
07.00 - 48K 

https://www.facebook.com/events/538485563154847/
https://berlin-atonal.com

Contemporary Hardcore Mega-Mix

"I did the mix especially for Toi Toi and wanted it to embody many styles of legendary aspects of our electronic club-culture whilst still rocking the boat a little.
I am your toy.

Magical timing too, two hours after I finished this mix, I thought to myself: "perhaps to play Tony halfway in this mix is a nice idea"....but then an hour later Isis texts me the legend came to pass, so this coincidence makes even more sense." 

                                                                                                              San Proper
____________________________

My dearest San Proper! 

My close friendship and musical connection with San Proper goes back many many years. 
San is someone that is an avid reader of books in the most varied of subjects, especially music history, therefore words, poetry and writing in general are very powerful tools in this artist's personality. With that said, I can't go without writing about him from a personal perspective, as it is also in line with the design of this mix series. 

Too many amazing memories to list but here are some:  

Maybe around 2010 when he was scheduled to play live at fabric and the airline lost his luggage. It was late and I was trying to help source the gear that was missing, he messages and goes: rather than live on uncertainty I am going to work the live with what I have. It was a very limited set up, I remember walking in to Room 1 at the start of his live set then reading on the stage desk: 'FUCK YOU LUFTHANSA!'
THIS is Dr. Proper. Even with a such a limited set up he absolutely rocked this room in the best way possible. 

Other remarkable memories is that San always joined afterparties in my loft in London and he always carries a field recorder on him. Outside my house in Dalston with me and the adorable Masomenos couple, Adrian and Joan, and on the way to Kristina Records San was filed recording the sounds of the cars in Kingsland Road, hence the now widely known 'Auto Sea' track out in 2013, also part of his Animal album. 

San Proper branches the realms of artistry beyond borders, it includes being a musician, producer, dj, record and books collector, a performer, an entertainer,  an enigmatic character with a heart of gold even though the animal persona attempts to hide that, hehe. 
___________________________

Bookings: i@toitoimusik.com

Facebook Page www.facebook.com/san.proper
Soundcloud: @san-proper
Instagram: sanproper

Full Mix Series: www.toitoimusik.co.uk/mix-series
Toi.Toi.Musik: www.facebook.com/toitoimusik/

Happy Listening you all! 

Stay safe and hope this current situation is solved sooner than later. 

Thank you 

Isis Salvaterra
i@toitoimusik.com
www.toitoimusik.com

Toi Toi Mix Series 29 by San Proper

Headlights

Five years after his critically acclaimed debut album Throwback, Glenn Astro returns with his deeply personal album Homespun, releasing on Tartelet Records this October.

Marking a change in course from his first release on Tartelet Records, Glenn Astro is set to showcase his sophomore album Homespun, a testament to a visionary artist who has come into his own. 

Made up of ten tracks spanning 45 minutes, the record twists and turns between electronic meditations, soulful vocals by Ajnascnet, and futuristic electro, carving out a world of spacey eclecticism that is as nostalgic as it is experimental.

“This album is in all facets different from the first one, which was a deliberate decision. No vintage sounds and references, no sampling, combined with futuristic sound design and song structures. Less obvious references, more everything else. I tried to keep it as current and intuitive as possible,” he says. 

Known for his chunky beats and fuzzy textures, Glenn Astro was a key figure in the wave of MPC-heavy house music that spread like wildfire between 2013 and 2015. Since then, he has released on labels such as Ninja Tune and Apollo, leaving a distinctive signature on everything he touches. 

But Glenn Astro has quietly been crafting a new sound for himself. Sometimes taking detours – morphing into his dark alter ego and experimenting with artist collaborations. The sound of Homespun is a culmination of several years of reflection and artistic development – however, the album itself was produced in less than three months. 

“I set myself an ultimatum to finish the album within three months. If I didn’t make it, I’d have to rethink my career path and keep music as a hobby. If it wasn’t for this album I’d be selling home-assembled ballpoint pens now,” he says.

On the introspective first single and album title track “Homespun,” Ajnascent’s vocals lend a sincerity to the melancholic production. “It’s about the regret of not taking chances and giving in too much, but also about taking responsibility and being honest with yourself. Homespun is a nod to nostalgia and a desire for simplicity and prudence, being equally the culprit and the cure,” elaborates Ajnascent. 

On “The Yancey,” an homage to J Dilla, Glenn Astro paints his vision of contemporary dance music with shimmering melodies, deep ambient soundscapes, and advanced drum programming. “Moreira” and “Look at You” feel like spaced-out electronic funk hybrids, while “Taking Care of Business” goes back to the future with Glenn Astro’s take on jungle. Other tracks such as “Mezzanine,” “Slow Poke Flange,” and “Viktor’s Meditation” provide the finest dubby electronics. 

Out on September 16th, the first single “Homespun” comes accompanied by a video featuring the notorious Copenhagen-based graffiti artist and activist Spyo. The video provides a glimpse into a parallel, nonconformist society and subculture in the Danish capital, where urban exploring and daring quests for artistic fame is a way of life. 

Homespun will be available on vinyl and digital platforms 23rd October 2020.

Homespun

:: Glenn Astro - Homespun LP (snippets)- Tartelet Records 2020 ::

Bay Area-born Marc David Barrite aka Dave Aju is a reliable name for fresh and inimitable electronic music, a balancing act of deep knowledge and passion for dance music history of the past, with a fearless, forward-thinking approach to production and performance. A diverse range of influences can be heard in Aju’s unique sound - from an immersive jazz upbringing via his father, a peer of Pharaoh Sanders early on, his dedicated underground hip-hop MC years, dance floor origins at South Bay latino house clubs, techno leanings of the SF rave scene in the 90s, to even contemporary R&B/neo-soul and the outer realms of experimental post-rock and musique concrète, always imbued with a warm, handmade sonic twist and solid sense of rhythm owed to his roots as a dancer. @dave-aju

Dave Aju | Fault Radio DJ Set in Los Angeles (September 27, 2020)

█ audio: Nørbak
█ visuals: Flipnormals

https://www.instagram.com/norbak_hayes
https://www.facebook.com/norbakmusic
https://www.facebook.com/normal.visuals
https://www.instagram.com/_flipnormals_ 

------------------------------- 

Audiovisual experience available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/DOWIcob3ud8

-------------------------------

Tonight we’re in Portugal, with the sound of the Amarante born and based artist Norbak.

This young talent at 23 runs already his own label “Hayes Collective” together with Vil, Enko, Monosdois and Temudo which hosts names as Pfirter, TWR72, Rene Wise together with new emerging artists like Fran Jager, VHS, Divide and more.

As an independent producer he has released last year on Oscar Mulero’s Warm Up and this year on Slam’s Soma and Mindtrip. In 2021 he will announce a collaboration EP with Pfirter on his label, and another soma EP with some hot remixes.

For this chapter we’ve the pleasure to introduce also a new Visual Artist, which will take care of the next 60 minutes trip. The Barcelona based Flipnormals.

Tracks from: Norbak, Peter Van Hoesen, Ritzi Lee, Axling, D-Leria, Oisel, Temudo, Stanislav Tolkachev and more

-------------------------------

WB: http://www.hex-barcelona.com
BC: http://www.hexbarcelona.bandcamp.com
SC: http://soundcloud.com/hex-barcelona
YT: http://bit.ly/HEX-youtube-channel
SP: http://spoti.fi/31cAWLa
CL: http://www.hex-clothing.com

Nørbak| HEX Transmission #086

Illegal Alien Podcast
Episode: 102
Mix by Wrong Assessment (AWRY / Clergy)

FB: https://bit.ly/3og8G4O
BC: https://bit.ly/33HcJPW
RA: https://bit.ly/37y1dr1
SC: https://bit.ly/2JCjwDF
IG: https://bit.ly/3lFFbb5
BP: https://bit.ly/3lEDWZE

www.illegalalienrecs.com

IA Podcast | 102: Wrong Assessment

Support the artist here:
https://soundcloud.com/lauravanhal
https://www.facebook.com/lauravhal

FrenzyPodcast.078 Laura van Hal

Our 78th FrenzyPodcast, and second mix of the December series, will be provided by homegrown artist Laura van Hal!

Over the past couple of seasons, Laura became a familiar face in the (Dutch) techno scene with her vibrant appearance and dynamic sets. To take things to the next step, she will have her first track released in January. Keep your eyes peeled on this one!

For Frenzy Laura created a 1.5hour mix, in which she displays a wide selection of tracks but with the main focus on the deeper and groovy sound. Listen to the sound of Laura van Hal for the next 1.5hour, enjoy!

Artwork: Studio Être Noir | https://www.instagram.com/studio.etre.noir/

FrenzyPodcast #078 - Laura van Hal

217 HATE Podcast with Inigo Kennedy. 

All tracks are unreleased and were recorded between November 2019 and November 2020

Follow #InigoKennedy here:
https://soundcloud.com/inigokennedy
https://www.instagram.com/inigokennedy
https://www.facebook.com/inigo.kennedy.music
https://twitter.com/inigokennedy

Follow #HATE here:
https://www.instagram.com/hate_collective/
https://www.facebook.com/hatecollective/

HATE Podcast

HATE Podcast 217

Follow Inigo Kennedy

Inigo Kennedy - HATE Podcast 217

What a damned year. No matter our particular angles or perspective, we can all at least agree on that much. “Unprecedented” in a two-way tie with the shrugging emoji for word of the year. A few highs and glimpses of empowerment, and several lows and mind-boggling low blows to contend with - obstacles masking opportunities, some moments of reflection and time gained, while many other things felt lost. 

One of the more remarkable aspects of 2020 was the sheer number of musical heroes and greats that have left this physical plane within the space of one year. Forces of huge influence, not only for myself but for countless individuals, music scenes, and artists from multiple generations. 

With this in mind for the annual wrap-up edition of the Greasy Listening mix series this year, while there was/is loads of amazing new and upcoming music to be shared and heard, it only feels just to pay respects and homage in memoriam to these many wondrous souls who poured themselves into their work over the last five plus decades, so we can forever be inspired and mesmerized by their greatness. 

While the selections may not be the most iconic/popular/rare or whatnot of each artist’s work, they are simply a few of my personal faves that fit the mix and are meant more as drop-in-the-bucket representatives of the incredibly extensive bodies of work that have been immortalized by these mighty creators (that also come highly recommended you dive into if haven't already).

So here it is: twenty pieces with timeless musical messages by twenty absolute legends that passed on in this most turbulent year of 2020. To the fallen stars, included in the set and not, Rest In Paradise - we offer our sincerest love and condolences to the families, and endless gratitude for the creative guiding light and healing power their music will forever bring us. Love, Peace, and Elbow Grease to all.

...

01. Jose Padilla - Walking On Air
02. Stanley Cowell - Travelin Man
03. McCoy Tyner - For Tomorrow 
04. Bohannon - Save Their Souls
05. Betty Wright - I Love The Way You Love
06. The Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can
07. Bill Withers - You Got the Stuff
08. Richenel - Autumn (Alt Version)
09. Vaughn Mason - Feel My Love
10. Candido - Thousand Finger Man
11. Manu Dibango - Sun Explosion
11. Throbbing Gristle - Hot On Heels Of Love
13. Gang Of Four - I Love A Man In Uniform (Dub)
14. Whodini - It’s All In Mr. Magic’s Wand
15. Kraftwerk - The Telephone Call
16. Two Lone Swordsmen - The Bunker (Original)
17. Mike Huckaby - Radiance
18. Tony Allen & Jeff Mills - Locked And Loaded
19. The Roots - Distortion To Static
20. Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness

**UPDATE: Two final gut punches of 2020 came in the form of the news of MF DOOM and K-maxx passing on Dec 31, two more amazing souls and musical titans who would certainly been included here as well. Travel safe through the lights, Kings. And infinite thanks for the inspiration.**

Greasy Listening : Episode 007

To kick off the year with a bang and celebrate a positive 2021, we are more than delighted to welcome back Developer to MNMT 283 for a highly memorable podcast. 

@modularz

Read more - https://mnmt.no/magazine/2021/01/01/mnmt-283-developer-special-new-years-day-mix/

Follow for more - 

https://modularz.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/modularz
https://www.instagram.com/modularz/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/developer
https://www.facebook.com/DeveloperModularz

MNMT 283: Developer

Now live on our Youtube and Soundcloud pages, the exclusive one hour mix of the legendary and esteemed German DJ and Producer - Phonk D.
The Darmstadt resident, known for his label Footjob which was established in 2014 and features sounds somewhere between deep, disco and classic house, has also released music on heavyweight labels such as Salsoul Records, Glitterbox, Exploited Rec, NDYD, TILLY JAM just to name a few.

He is responsible for his own event series "Diggin' In The Crates" which happens at Darmstadt-based Weststadtcafé, where he showcases his passion for pushing tunes that appeal to him, something he has been doing since he took his first steps into the world of music.

Follow his work at: 
https://www.facebook.com/phonkd/
https://www.instagram.com/phonk_d/
https://soundcloud.com/phonk-d
https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/1626710-Phonk-D
https://footjob.bandcamp.com/

Do not miss this one!

Blur Podcasts 020 - Phonk D (Footjob)

art:cast special | Dave Aju

Dave Aju is an electronic music virtuoso, an ace on deck master-selector who has appeared in dance hotspots across the globe and a wizard inside the studio, with vocal aptitude to boot. But more than that, the native Californian is just a fascinating human overall, we could talk to him all day long. And, we did. As things started to look up on the West Coast, we caught up with Marc Barrite in sunny Los Angeles to talk about music, California, the pandemic, and a little bit of tech geek speak. Find out about his journey from a jazzy upbringing through the HipHop scene and into the global house music arena as well as the real scoop behind some of his work, the all-too-clever meaning of TXLAX and some exciting new projects on the horizon. Additionally the Circus Company and Mule Musiq-mainstay mixed and compiled the latest art:cast, an hour full of deep and experimental (electronic music) just like Mr. Dave Aju is known for.

Read the full interview here: 
https://torturetheartist.net/2021/03/03/artcast-special-interview-dave-aju

Artist information
Dave Aju: www.facebook.com/daveaju.official // @dave-aju // www.instagram.com/daveaju

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
www.torturetheartist.net
www.facebook.com/torturetheartist
www.instagram.com/torture_the_artist
www.twitter.com/TorturingArt
www.youtube.com/torturetheartist

art:cast special by Dave Aju

Interview

art:cast special | Dave Aju

Brand new Soundcloud van damn page fam!

Bookings/Inquiries: contact@elbowgrease.la

Dave Aju is an internationally-recognized DJ, producer, remixer, sound engineer, vocalist and artist known for his distinctive voice and unique blend of musical styles. Born Marc David Barrite and raised by a respected Cali Jazz-head father, an early peer of Pharaoh Sanders, he soon became an avid young B-Boy and MC in the local Electro and Hip-Hop scenes before eventually finding his niche in the deeper left-field corners of mid-90s Detroit Techno and the global underground House Music movement, channeling all of the above influences into his retro-futuristic DJ sets and productions with a natural passion for dance music history, his Filipino/Ute Indian cultural rhythmic roots, and psychedelic-inspired sonic ingenuity into a raw handmade sound truly all his own.

An expansive discography which garners regular support from musical mentors-turned-fans such as Claude Young, Theo Parrish, DJ QU and Pepe Bradock includes his recently released fifth studio album Glossolalia with The Invisible Art Trio, the homecoming LP TXLAX and the follow-up Ciao Sun EP on Tokyo’s renown Mule Musiq, three previous award-nominated concept albums on Parisian outlet Circus Company, coveted remixes for select elite acts from Nicolas Jaar to STR4TA, celebrated EP releases for labels such as Ostgut Ton, Music For Freaks, and Matthew Herbert's Accidental Records, along with a deep history of notable headlining performances at globally-revered venues from London’s Fabric and Berlin’s Panorama Bar to the Sonar and MUTEK festivals, as well as regular contributions to tastemaker radio platforms like Dublab and Gilles Peterson's BBC shows. Dave Aju now finds himself in a well-accomplished creative zone at home in Los Angeles. Forever a fixture in his legendary studio developing next-level material, repping West Coast warehouse roots events with the DISCOS XXX aka DX3 crew, promoting culture connection truths with the LAXD series, penning lyrics and dropping soulful vocals for the exploratory band KAMM, while steadily mix engineering and working behind the scenes in support of a variety of LA projects, teaching production courses to future generations at Hollywood’s esteemed Musicians Institute, dropping DJ set science from his vast record collection, while running the Greasy Listening mix series that promotes new like-minded works that check the mind, body, soul boxes, and his home-base artist imprint Elbow Grease.