January 2021

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MIXED EMOTIONS 15 years later. 

A long time ago, in another lifetime, i had a big nightclub in Montreal called Sona, and i djed at that night club every friday night from 3-7am….
it was about a hundred times less glamorous than it sounds. yes i was an owner and a dj but i was also playing techno to a big room that mostly wanted house, and i had already had my glory years as a young rave dj, and all in all i was starting to wonder where it was all heading. Musically i was playing less and less inspiring music to less and less inspired people, myself included. Inspiration has a cycle to it, and around 99 i was at a low point. But slowly in the background , gaining momentum….there was a new sound creeping in (as is always the case, you have to listen very carefully to hear it) ….. those strange records you secretly love, but for some reason feel afraid of playing. they feel too weird, or too challenging, so you put them on a tape…. or you listen in the car, building up a whole fantasy of how glorious the world would be if you could just play THOSE tracks.The tracks i was slowly building up could be loosely called electro. Not the classics really, not straight 808 or Miami bass,  but a new strain with a heavy 80’s influence…. Dutch records from emerging masters like I-F, and german ones introducing Kraftwerk inspired kids like Anthony Rother: crucially a generation of techno and house kids looking for something more. they were small records, B-sides, delicate, hand picked. I felt nobody cared…. but i was in love. 

Turns out it was my turn to do a mixcd, which was a big deal at the time, at least for me. Because i owned the label, and the club, i could indulge in the classic textbook indulgment move: a DOUBLE album. i wanted to hedge my bets. I also wanted to introduce myself to the world. CD1, since forgotten to history, was the sound of what i was playing at Sona at the time…..good techno, early Swedish stuff, some classic bombs, solid late 90’s techno. it was “good”. i’d give it a solid 7 on 10. at best. 

But the second CD….. this was my baby, my labor of love, my manifesto….. i took all those special records i had been saving, and put them together. hiding in the musical shadow of the “safer” mainroom CD, i did what you should always do anyway— i just played what i truly adored. 

i called the second disk “electro-funk” and the whole package was called MIXED EMOTIONS, a reflection of my state of mind at the time (at a key moment in the artwork process, i heard Michael Douglas prophetically say ”mixed emotions” in a movie, sealing the deal). I was really happy with the results, which even included some very basic stabs at production (an intro)…

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Tiga - Mixed Emotions (CD2 Bonus Electro Funk)  15 years later.

This was my first Fusion Festival, popped my Fusion cherrrrry!!! 

I arrived just before my set , they took me to the stage in a car covered in graffiti that looked like it was taken out of the garbage dump, but blended in perfectly with the surroundings, and had an extra roar that gave it its character when the dreadlocked driver pushed on the gas. I found labels and trinkets in the car from many years ago.   Totally added to the experience. 

Arrived to Kerala Dust playing live, and thousands of people in front of me. 

What i loved about this stage, is that it was just about 10 inches off the ground , so still had that intimate connection to the crowd.  Thats something I struggle with sometimes at festivals, being high up on a stage and the distance between the crowd with those metal barriers disconnecting us. 

The actual set felt electric, the vibes were fresh, and they were high, so i fed on that fresh energy and we danced till sunset.  I even got a polaroid from a lady **if you know who you are ** say hi -----     that said hero on it.   

super touching experience, was soooo short and sweet. 

ill never forget my experience with Floyd Lavine, who i got to hang out with for an hour.  he came to my set at the beginnning and was total fan boy, totally unexpected.   afterwards i ran into him in the artist grounds, and we hung out danacing and talking with his gf and his friends somehow the conversation turned to politics, and it got heated.   not that i know anything about politics, :) 

lots of l0ve, floyd if youre reading this ... lets do that track

BLOND:ISH Fusion Festival 2019 - Full set

Last seen on BR for her sensation ENERGY performance, be entranced for the next 30 minutes by the one & only Greentea Peng at the Boiler Room Festival w/ Beefeater.

Greentea Peng | Boiler Room Festival | Day 1: Jazz

“Just finished my first ever 3 hour and 33 minute mix in support of the Flow Sessions project. Was harder work than I expected but nice to have the freedom to play stuff outside of what I play in my 1 hour mixes  - plus a few favourites of the past year or so. Hope you can find the time to sit back and listen - or get up and enjoy the journey!”

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Armen Miran @ Playa Alchemist - Burning Man 2019

A trip of pure bliss with Harabe label boss Anatolian Session! 

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FF021 PODCAST
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Artist BIO:

Malin Linnéa is a Stockholm-born DJ, music curator, event organiser and producer. Recently she has shared decks with the likes of Damian Lazarus, Guy Gerber, Bedouin, Blond:ish, Audiofly, and Mira. The summer of 2019 she was a resident DJ of Scorpios Mykonos in addition to playing at events in Ibiza, Italy, Turkey and Croatia. 

After 10 years of being based in London Malin decided to split her time between the British capital and Mexico City. In early 2020 she signed with US agency Conflux Connect and was preparing her first US tour when the pandemic hit the world. Apart from working with music production she is also leading sound healings in her native Sweden where she got stuck due to travel bans.

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Dia de Los Muertos is a day to celebrate those who have past, to remember them and keep their spirits alive, and to give thanks for everything they did for us while they were here in this realm.
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To celebrate this year's Dia De Los Muertos here in Mexico I had the pleasure of playing this set for a beautiful private event in the jungle of Tulum. 
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This is an extended 3 hour set featuring many of my favorite Latin and World Downtempo music to celebrate this amazing day of gratitude.

Ritmos De Los Muertos (Live DJ Set, Tulum MEX)

Further information: bleep.com/features/bleep-mix-152-Shackleton

The enigmatic genius Shackleton’s contribution to Bleep’s mix series is completely and utterly captivating. In his first mix in almost a decade, the music blends tracks from 2019’s Reach The Endless Sea and 2020’s Like The Stars Forever And Ever, the two LPs Shackleton has made as part of the group Tunes Of Negation. These numbers are spliced together with live versions, improvisatory passages and droning interludes which were fashioned by Shackleton resampling pre-existing tracks. Those who know Shackleton from his dubstep days will find that his sound has changed considerably since then - his intoxicating style now nods more to Jon Hassell’s fourth world explorations, Indian classical music, the rhythmic phasing of Steve Reich and post-minimalist artists like Midori Takada. This earthy, psychedelic hour serves as a fascinating chronicle of how Shackleton’s artistic voice has developed down the years.  

"The mix is made up of tracks from the two "Tunes Of Negation" albums, some live versions, and some studio improvisations.  I made some bridges between the tracks with drones and the like that I created out of parts from existing tunes that I resampled and generally messed around with."

Bleep Mix #152 - Shackleton

Name: Lou Nour + Sancha Ndeko
Alias: Sicaria Sound (@sicariasound)
Pronouns: She/her
Location: London
Heritage/Background: Lou = Moroccan; Sancha = South Sudanese + English

Influences: Our heritage; Spirituality and things greater than that can be seen, touched, smelt or heard; Strong pioneers, innovators and people that have grown to be leaders in their fields.

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: Label heads of Cutcross Recordings, spotlighting bass-centric sounds teetering around 140BPM. Resident DJs for Deep Medi. We’ve also hosted a Sicaria Sound radio show since 2016; Been on hiatus since October this year but we’re bringing it back in a new form in 2021!

Favorite Quote: “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ― Oprah Winfrey

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: Stay true to yourself and try to constantly remind yourself how worthy you are of what you’re doing. The music industry can be frustrating and alienating at times so please don’t hurt yourself by shying away from who YOU are; we shouldn’t be pressured to fit any kinda mould. Also, support each other in genuine ways: Give praise but also don’t be afraid to share constructive criticism. No one wants to only be surrounded by “yes” people, you want people who are real with you but with a compassionate approach.

About The Mix: It’s a balance between blends we would have brought to club sound systems if they were open vs. some off-kilter ones you’re more likely to kick back to at home, maybe play on a long drive to nowhere. As always with our sets there’s plenty of low-end and percussive heavy trax.

With this mix Sicaria Sound asks that you learn more about and consider donating to:
Lou ~ "I pick Crisis as they help support the homeless, especially during the holiday season: a period which focuses on being surrounded by love from family and friends which can make people without feel incredibly alienated." (www.crisis.org.uk)

Sancha ~ "My pick is the Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. My mum and I visited the hospital a few years ago and saw firsthand the amazing support they offer women, many who have gone through unimaginable pain both physically and mentally." (www.hamlinfistula.org)

Daisychain

Daisychain 152 - Sicaria Sound

This set was played at a private birthday party in a secret outdoor location in Munich in summer 2020.

TASCAM DR-05X

Zenma - Bedouin-Theme Party August 2020

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Lobster Theremin with Asquith - 31 December 2020

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Francesca is back on OpenLab radio with her last Architextures episode of the year! 
This time inspired by Roy De Forest’s work and the Funk Art movement of the 1960’s, which aimed to rebel against the popular abstract expressionism focusing instead on the absurd, often through irreverent assemblages and blending of pop-culture imagery.
Press play and lay back to San Francisco Psychedelia, Soulful US Jazz, off-the-wall ambient boogie and get down disco from all the four corners of the globe.

Tracklist:
Maze - Twilight
The Equals - Funky Like A Train
Bill Withers - Railroad Man
Herbie Hancock - Sly
Alain Bellaiche - Sea Fluorescent
Gene Harris & The Three Sounds - Book of Slim
The Durutti Column - Katherine
Mystic Moods Orchestra - Cosmic Sea
Cymande - Promised Heights
Greg Foat - Nikinakinu
Warp 9 - Light Years Away (Dub)
Arts & Craft - I’ve Been Searching (Walter Gibbons Instrumental)
The Sunburst Band - The Easton Assassin
The Kazu Matsui Project - Midnight Shuffle
Henry Wu - Intro (Rhythm & Rice)
Kosmic Light Force - Mysterious Waves (Celestial Mix)
Gil Scott-Heron - H20Gate Blues
Alain Bellaiche - Sun Blues
Le Club - Un Fait Divers Et Rien De Plus

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Architextures 009 by Francesca - Funk Art

Lena Willikens has an unrivalled ability to sample different moods that create immersive storylines. Suited for dance floors and intimate sound bars alike, she always manages to tap into the unknown and that’s part of the magic. Nowadays, you’ll find her based in Amsterdam, where her sonic explorations are plugged into a variety of global outlets. True to form, we welcome Lena for a trademark exploration of electronic music’s obscurest and most bizarre corners, while we touch base on her recent Dekmantel performance, upcoming projects and more.

Check out the tracklist & interview with Lena here: https://oddysee.fm/podcasts/lena-willikens/ 

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Oddysee 020 | 'Bananas, Ants and Panties' by Lena Willikens

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Liv Ravden - 14 January 2021

Hope you like my latest mix, full of tracks that have accompanied me while reflecting and musing about the challenges of the year that has just gone by. 
So much lessons to be learned.
So much good stuff to look forward to.
So much things to be grateful for. 
So much letting go. 
So many ups and downs that are part of this crazy thing called life.
What a journey.
Happy 2021 my Sonic Soulmates, take care❤️✨
Downloadable - Sharing is Caring.

Musings... Played Live for Thethursdaynightshow.com (14 Jan 2021)

Guys here are some of the best tracks broadcasted on Obsession podcast in 2020, on Ibiza Global Radio. Hope you like them. Sharing is caring! Thank you all! 
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BEST OF OBSESSION 2020

Dj Optick - Obsession - Ibiza Global Radio - 17.01.2021 BEST OF 2020

Made this for Burning Man Playa sunrises back when we could gooooo.  Please enjoy with all your heart with your loved ones, and new connections along the way  till we can be together again! Much LOVE and those HUGS to all yall

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January 2021

David Barrie