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INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/129_solalex_for_deeprhythms.php

Digging early 90s progressive records and genre-curious excursions into all forms of groove, US-born, Berlin-based Solalex (@solalexdj) plays a sound inspired by the queer-futurist revolutionary spirit of underground raves.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jordan in Berlin a few weeks back. The scene really needs more DJ's like him - all about the music, making connections with likemind people and an advocate for the healing powers of dancing. Very glad to have him onboard!

"During the last six months I have found a beautiful community of queer friends and allies, and I’ve never before in my life felt more supported to be my full self. 

The mix explores the feelings during that time period. It’s bursting with euphoria. It’s a club ready fire starter. 

I’ve been saving up 90s and 00s progressive house and trance records to share, along with some cheeky detours. I’ve also included some of my favorite producers making tunes today, including a few unreleased tracks."

Jinje - Big Skies
Marina Trench - Ose (Gerd Janson Remix)
Fio Fa - You Think
2 Boys 1 Girl U - Know Nothing (Original Vocal Mix)
Man/ipulate - Music Call (Certain People´s Early Prog Mix)
Anima - Gonna Show You (Robbie's Speed Garage Mix)
Adam Pits - Unreleased
Maara - Lezzies in a Jacuzzi
Motion Blue - In Motion
Match Box - No License (Bliss Inc Remix)
Tenth Chapter - Wired
Wax - Sun Drums (Nyonga Groove)
Baby Elephant - The Move (Remoove Mix)
Ken Ishii - Iceblink (Beat The Strings Attack Mix)
Ambassadors - Dreamland (Urban Mix)
Aldonna - Divine Time
Love Boutique - I'm Coming Up (Progressive Mix)
Steve Lawler - Andante (Taiko Mix)
Deep Dish with Everything but the Girl - The Future of the Futue (Stay Gold)

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Guest mix #129 || Solalex for Deeprhythms

INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/130_gely_for_deeprhythms.php 

A meticulous dig into genre-beding dreamy nineties underground rarities - from breaks to rave to techno to clubbier house, it's all there, carefully picked by Gely (@gely-dj). A wanderlust-y mix some might say.

Gely (fka Soundbank), started djing at 2013 and became a resident Dj at Budapest’s best and hope-to-reopen-soon techno club, Lärm. He is co-running a record label called ‘This Is Our Time’ (@this-is-our-time)with his friend and longtime b2b partner Route 8 (@route8) and managing a club night promoter team called 'It's Okay To Dance'. Producing tracks/edits under as ‘This Is Our Soundsystem’.

"It's usually a painstaking and long process for me to record a new mix that I’m satisfied with and this was no different. Plus it's was the first time I've done it since the covid period and it turned out to be a somewhat wanderlust-y, dreamy mix that may reflecting a longing, but I leave it to the listener to decide what for."

X-Dream – Live Fast - Die Young [Tunnel Records] (1993)
Influx - Dreamscape [Sapho] (1993)
Prototype 909 - Planet S [Instinct Records] (1994)
Technicida - Planet [Flying Records] (1991)
Immersion - Metal sea [Swim ~] (1995)
Basic Bastard - Space Rider [Ignitor] (2003)
Wire Walker - La Troisieme Dimension [Cool Summer Cuts] (1993)
Spice - Perfect Gentle (Gely Smooth Cut) [Roughmix] (1991)
One Tribe -  What Have You Done (Is This All) (Club Mix) [Inner Rhythm] (1992)
Mediteria - Trance-Dance (Monoton Mix) [RCA] (1992)
Illuminatus - Hope (Trancesylvania Edit) [23 Frankfurt] (1993)
Acrid Abeyance - 303 in love [Important Records] (1994)
Hypnopedia - Cario [BOY Records] (1992)
MOE - The Pray [BOY Records] (1992)
Microbots - My Key My Love [Overdrive] (1992)
Pepper Tongue - That's Why We Dance [Officine Fiorentine] (1994)
Phenix - Aurora [Xtra Nova] (1996)
Cygnus X - Positron [Eye Q Records] (1993)
Humate And Rabbit In The Moon - West (Gely Edit) [Superstition] (1994)
Eskimos & Egypt – UK-USA (South Central L.A.) [One Little Indian] (1993)

Guest mix #130 || Gely for Deeprhythms

@djaleksialeksi

Interview: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/131_dj_aleksi_for_deeprhythms/

Helsinki scene (Kaiku, Post Bar, various UG venues etc.) stalwart DJ Aleksi in the mix . Aleksi is one half of the SMOOD duo, one of the founders of OO Recordings, and a radio host on both the local IDA Radio and Noods. Known for his positive attitude and party-hard club sets, Aleksi certainly delivers in his mix, heading for the mystical and heady off-kilter heights. 

"I wanted do a dance music mix, but still keeping it somehow easy with a hint of rave feels as well as acid house music. Including some of my current favorites."

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Guest mix #131 || DJ Aleksi for Deeprhythms

@hitoshi-jin

INTERVIEW:  https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/132_hitoshi_for_deeprhythms.php

HiToshi, a DJ and vinyl enthusiast from Helsinki, has quickly gained recognition in the local music scene over the past five years.With an eclectic vinyl collection and a fluid approach to DJing, he brings a unique blend of genres to his sets. In addition to his appearances at the Flow festival + holding a residency at the renowned club Kaiku, he contributes as a producer at IDA Radio Helsinki, supporting the local community from grassroots level. 

And what a classy mix did he provide! Smoothly shifting between raw house, disco and acid - it's safe to say HiToshi embodies the Helsinki music community's spirit, encouraging openness to diverse musical experiences on the dancefloor. Rightly so, he's gaining more and more international attention, an upcoming EU tour and appearance at HÖR being concrete examples of the quality of his craft.

Guest mix #132 || HiToshi for Deeprhythms

@hiroakioba @opalsunn

Interview: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/133_hiroaki_oba_for_deeprhythms.php

Mr. Lee aka Hiroaki OBA is best known for being one half of Opal Sunn (together with Alex Kassian) that have taken the duo's live sets to festival & club stages like Sonar and Panorama Bar.

The Berlin based, self-proclaimed "just a humble Japanese guy" is one to watch out for with some solo material coming out early 2024 on RMECR (yes, that's short for RAND Muzik x Echcentric). Hiro's productions are hypnotic and the ever-expanding textures are a great example of how countless hours of jamming live with hardware evolve into an organic & unique sound.

One of the nicest persons in my orbit, needless to say I'm super, super happy to have him as a guest (and soon on vinyl!). Stellar mix too!

"I made this mix mainly with the tracks I played in Tokyo a year ago when I was back there. When I finalized the selection of the tracks I also felt I should put something fresh for me (since I made the mix almost after a half year of my Tokyo gigs), but I decided to use those tracks to compile my good winter memories in Tokyo 2022-2023."

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Guest Mix #133 || Hiroaki OBA for Deeprhythms

@lefur-marie21

INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/134_mlf_for_deeprhythms.php

Blissed out early morning balearic house and garage vibes from Parisian producer and DJ MLF. Keep an eye on Marie in 2024, lots of good stuff on the way!

"So the mix, can you tell us a little something about that? 
I wanted to do a mix that changes from what I usually do. This is more a morning set that you can put while working or after eating at work to not fall asleep but not being in a rave also ;) "

Guest Mix #134 || MLF for Deeprhythms

@shadi_zaitoun

INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/135_shadi_for_deeprhythms

Shadi's originated in Aleppo, is the Co-founder of Zuflucht Solidarity Festival Series and a well-known figure in the Mainz scene.

His sonic journey encompasses a broad spectrum from experimental, ambient, dub, and IDM to dancefloor-ready house and deep house, breakbeat, electro, and both old school & modern trance, among other genres.

"I just dusted off my records shelf, and went through it to put out my favourite dance yet home-listenig friendly records. Expect a journey from house to dub to simple and deeper groove."

His 72 minute vinyl mix for DR is deep, emotive and dreamy - an immersive escapist journey.

Guest Mix #135 || Shadi for Deeprhythms

Whopping three hours of atmospheric deepness from Turku (FI) based Juho Mieto - @user-200573817

Interview: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/136_juho_mieto_for_deeprhythms

"This mix came together just like every other set I play: on the fly. At home I like to keep a stack of my most recent/current favourite records in a stand, so it’s easy to just start mixing. One free evening I hit record on Audacity -  and 3 hours later I had this mixtape down. It’s not every session I play for that long, but why stop when you’re having fun? :)

The mix is a pretty accurate take on my current tastes and how I like to build push and pull into a set. My aim was to capture an atmosphere of timelessness, while a constant sub bass guides the listener through changing rhythms and sensations. I hope your 3 hours with the mix will go as quickly as mine did! "

Guest mix #136 || Juho Mieto for Deeprhythms

@estimulo

In Berlin, Estimulo's knowledge of dance music from over the decades has established him as a DJ's DJ. Hands down one the best DJ's I know and a crate digger extraordinaire. Also one for the kindest souls I've ever had the privilege to connect with through music. 

This is Andreas' 5th guest mix for deeprhythms, the first dating back 20 odd years. https://www.deeprhythms.com/dj_profiles/estimulo/

In the recent years Esti's been touring Australia and central America's. He's plays regularly in Berlin and inside Europe. Keep on eye on his Instagram and mark your calendars immediately if you see him playing at a club or festival near you. I know it's a cliché but seriously, you don't want to miss the chance. 

And now - take a big breath and let the man guide you through an hour and half of uplifting, trippy & ravey sounds. And yes, all the DJ's be like "ID, please?!".

Guest mix #137 || Estimulo for Deeprhythms

@babyrollen @slumprecordings

Interview: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/138_baby_rollen_for_deeprhythms

Hot on the heels of his latest EP “Kaleidoscope”, on Echocentric Records, Baby Rollén steps up for guest mix duties. The mix itself is a full length recording of his set at the release party at Bürro in Mainz, a wonderful showcase of his skills how to build and maintain energy throughout the night.

Leo’s also behind the superb Slump Recordings imprint which has released music by the likes of Gallegos, Duowe, mpeg and as of July 19th, High Priestess of the motherbeat, Eris Drew. As a DJ Baby Rollén’s been in the booth at established events such as Panorama Bar, Corsica Studios, Lux Fragil, The Cause, Gottwood Festival, Sisyphos, Kala, Night Tales & Badaboum to name just a few.

"What can I say!? It was a real treat to play for the EP release party at such a beautiful club. The team behind the venue are amazing, crowd were so open minded, and the club setting itself is everything I love about these spaces. Re-using an old post office for Bürro has been done so well. Thanks for having me down, best launch party I’ve done so far!"

All Bürro release party sets: https://soundcloud.com/deeprhythms/sets/echocentric-takeover-at-buerro

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Guest Mix #138 || Baby Rollén for Deeprhythms (Live at Bürro)

@heidiemiliah @echocentricrecords 

Live recording from Echocentric Records takeover and release party at Bürro in Mainz 18th of May 2024. 

00:00-02:00 Heidi Emilia
02:00-04:30 Baby Rollén
04:30-07:30 DJ Aleksi b2b Timo Deeprhythms

All sets: https://soundcloud.com/deeprhythms/sets/echocentric-takeover-at-buerro

Heidi Emilia - Echocentric takeover at Bürro 18/5/24

Tracklist: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/139_oozing_lethargy_for_deeprhythms/

@oozinglethargy - Matt aka Oozing Lethargy is one of the best vinyl pushers around – he’s behind the UK based Alpha Zulu Records Discog’s store, and also works as dance music buyer for London’s Flashback Records. Matt wants to remain a mysterious character so this time there won’t be an interview to accompany the mix. Catch his monthly shows on Noods, Loose FM and Slack Radio for more of these heady, trippy dubby affair. Simply Brilliant.

The second installment in his ‘New Selecta‘ series finds Oozing Lethargy diving deeper down the rabbit hole of druggy, dubby aural excursions. Expect post-punk oddities, low-end sonic steppers and smoked-out mutant dub from the get go.

Pssst. You can catch him next at Club Cosmos in Leeds on October 27th!

Guest mix #139 || Oozing Lethargy - New Selecta II

@sanderemil

Interview & playlist: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/140_sander_emil_for_deeprhythms/

From the DJ booth to fostering local music communities, Sander Emil brings heart and soul to every beat. Known for his deep, soulful blend of U.S. house, disco, and touches of techno, Sander’s mixes are rooted in the timeless grooves of dance music.

As the driving force behind Blauwdruk, he’s spent years curating events and a record label celebrating underground music. In 2020, he co-founded Open Source Radio, creating a new hub for electronic music lovers during lockdown. Today, he continues to curate at Mesh in Nijmegen, captivating audiences with his carefully crafted sets and deep connection to the dancefloor.

"This is a 90-minute (mostly) vinyl mix I recorded at Paak using a rotary mixer, which allowed for some smooth, blended transitions and a thick, rich sound throughout. Huge thanks to Paak for letting me record there while they set up their new lights—the whole setting added some energy to the mix.

I would describe the music as deep, soulful, sexy, and gritty. It’s mostly U.S. house with a bit of techno, and draws heavily from the roots —disco, funk, and jazz. Just how I like it I guess. I also put together a Buy Music Club list to go with the mix, highlighting some newer records that are available on Bandcamp. Hope you enjoy diving into the sounds as much as I did."

Guest mix #140 || Sander Emil for Deeprhythms

@shane_mov
INTERVIEW & PLAYLIST: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/141_shane_mov_for_deeprhythms/

I met Shane Crosland, known as Shane.MOV, last summer and was immediately struck by his friendly and creative personality. For nearly a decade, he’s been performing at festivals, clubs, and events, captivating audiences with his dynamic sets. Shane has launched SONIK-INO, a visionary arts, film, and music label dedicated to inclusivity and collaboration. From founding the immersive art-meets-music event Kino Grande to releasing vibrant house and techno tracks, Shane continues to push boundaries creating vibrant sets that reflect his deep connection to the underground electronic scene.

"So I’ve been in and out of Southeast and Eastern Asia a lot this year and the end of last year and as mentioned before, the music I have heard coming out of there has definitely been an eye opening experience, showcasing sounds that are quite rare. This mix is comprised of a lot of sounds I’ve heard coming from friends and peers in these areas from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Japan. "


Guest mix #141 || Shane.MOV for Deeprhythms

@verbal-867114244

INTERVIEW: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/142_verbal_for_deeprhythms/

Berlin based DJ & producer Verbal in the mix. Originaly from Tbilisi, Georgia, where he started a co-op label and party series Summoning. Verbal is also ½ of Digital Groove Affair. 

"This is a livemix from our party series. I took over the dancefloor from Simon, resident of Warning, the party it self was a showcase of Warning and Summoning at the club TES, in general you could say its a Trance Mix with a house twist."

Incomplete playlist:

Skyra – Ecstasy
Mpeg 
Papa nugs – hyperdrive
Luka atanassio
Efdee – my beep
All over – Revivis
Avalon emerson & tornado wallace
Osvlanger 
Samir – f^ck you
Kosh –  chopper
Dj life – whomper
Revivis
Papa nugs
Beyond silver
Seb wildblood
Doss – candy

Guest mix #142 || Verbal for Deeprhythms

@matt-cowell @the-ransom-note @visceramusic @notananimalrecords
INTERVIEW: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/143_matt_cowell_for_deeprhythms/

If you're plugged into the London music scene, chances are you've crossed paths with Matt Cowell. Since landing in London, he's been collaborating with key events and labels like Ransom Note, Optick, Viscera and Not An Animal. 

At Ransom Note, Matt is instrumental in curating the residency at The Social, which has hosted legends like Optimo and emerging acts like Baba Ali. Beyond the club booth his radio projects — "Too Hot To Sleep" on Radio Vilnius and shows with Ransom Note on Kiosk and Netil Radio — showcase his knack for eclectic, boundary-pushing selections.

The mix Matt recorded is an excellent showcase of his ability to create unforgettable dance floor moments that are as diverse as they are thrilling.

"The mix I’ve put together goes through a few of my current musical interests and a bit of the vibe I might go for when playing out 🙂"

Autechre – Nine
Barac – Happiness in Every Direction
Henry Hyde - My Machine Walks
Elia Nafzger – Platforma (Original Mix)
django django vs yuuko sings – don’t touch that dial (NTFO rmx) 
Vincent Casanova – Lush Void
Echomen – Substance (Mooncat Mix)
Human Space Machine – Substance
100Hz – Tension (Original Mix)
Swag – Pass It On
Matthew Styles – We Said Nothing
Jeff Bennett – Reliances
Etienne – Octavarium
Sieg Über Die Sonne – A-Dapt
Jared Wilson – Ghostminers 6

Guest mix #143 || Matt Cowell for Deeprhythms

@bencowper

I first met Ben Cowper in Berlin at the Hypersoft party and it was no-brainer to ask him for a mix after hearing his superb b2b set DJ Teeth

INTERVIEW: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/144_cowper_for_deeprhythms/

Ben, who goes by Cowper, is a DJ, record collector, and the mind behind Between Stations, a radio show that’s grown into a party and now a label. In this chat, we talk about his journey into music, the label’s vision, and the records that shaped him.

"I’m quite comfortable with playing slower, chuggy records. So I wanted to test myself by recording a faster vinyl only dance set. This is the result!"

Francesco Farfa & Joy Kitikonti – Coloseum B.C (Dream Records)
Sound Scape – Deliorman (Time Unlimited)
Body Corp – Single Breath (Body High)
Mavi – Doobie (Regress)
C.D.Jay & Trip – Vortex (Jay Jay Mix) (XXX Records)
Eric Entrena & James Cool – Energy (Purpose Records)
Troop – The State (Fabio Peras Remix) (Noom Records)
Blue Alphabet – Timetable (Bonzai Records)
Thump – Magika (Trance Mix) (Junk Rock Records)
Matthew Dexter – Mercurial (Animals on Psychedelics)
Purple & Ronan – Future Blue (Remix) (Transient Records)
Shakta & Ping Pong – Starbug (Phantasm Records)
Astral Projection – Visions of Nasca (Transient Records)
Dimension 5 – Trancefix (D5 Records)
Frond – Purple Field (People & Places)
Children of Dub – Electronic Meditation (Magick Eye Records)
Submerge + KMH – Unloved 2 (Sm:)e Communications)
Niagra – Cloudburst (Part II) (Freeflow Records)

Guest mix #144 || Cowper for Deeprhythms

@etcha-1

INTERVIEW: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/145_enzio_etchaberri_for_deeprhythms/

There’s something uniquely grounding about a conversation with someone like Enzio Etchaberri. The type of person who finds joy in the act of digging, discovering, and sharing music with the world. As a DJ, music producer, and programmer for one of Berlin’s most iconic clubs Enzio carries a deep respect for the roots of electronic dance music. All the while keeping an eye on its evolving future. Whether locked in his Lichtenberg studio or playing in the thick of Berlin’s nightlife his approach feels thoughtful, deliberate, and intensely human.

Thinking back to a fall morning last year in Sisyphos’ Wintergarten I can’t help but smile. It was one of those often times rare instances when everything – the music, the colors, the energy – came together to remind you why we gather in these spaces. No phones, no rush.

It’s those moments that Enzio seems to understand so well, and it’s exactly why I’m excited to share this conversation and the his wonderful mix with to you, our listeners!

"This time of year is about contemplation and finding inner cosiness. Therefore I selected some music that makes me transcend my daily worries and provide me with warm feelings. I hope you as a listener will experience something similar."

01. Scape One – They Manufacture Humans (2020, Self-released)
02. François Kevorkian – Moov (1996, Wave Music)
03. Andre King & Open – Dancin’ (2001, Transfusion)
04. Charasmatix – SFX Mixed Up (Der Dritte Raum Remix/DJ Edit) (2002, Society FX)
05. Get Fucked – Get Fucked on Fishcakes (1999, Eukahouse)
06. Jorge Gamarra – System Self (2023, Dance Floor Rituals)
07. Jay Quentin – Information Superhighway (2018, ://about blank)
08. Skyra – Untitled (2023, Morevi Records)
09. Tommy Vicari Jr. – Pffffff (2024, SlapFunk Records)
10. Der Dritte Raum – Wellenbad (1996, Harthouse)
11. DJ Jacuzziy – The Sunlight (2023, Deep Water Coconuts)
12. Avivx – Closer (2022, Electronic Emergencies)
13. Giammarco Orsini – Twenty (2024, Timeless)
14. Sci-Phi – Human Spirit (1998, Lunar Tunes)
15. Mark Ambrose & Alexander Purkart – Round & Round (1999, Force Inc. Music Works)
16. Dream State – Distant Observer (DJ Edit) (1990, Club Masters)


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Guest mix #145 || Enzio Etchaberri for Deeprhythms

@bonpublic

INTERVIEW: https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/146_bon_public_for_deeprhythms/

Based in Brussels and co-founder of the Magma collective, Bon Public is a music enthusiast, dancefloor addict, and compulsive digger.

01 – Anderson – Need you – DIY001
02 – K Werk – Siren Funk – Hooj Choons
03 – Ability II – Come Baby Ride My Vibe (Luca Lozano + DJ Steve Remix)
04 – Jaisiel – Lost Paradise – Ears on Earth
05 – Ciel & CCL – Tilda’s Goat stare (Priori remix) – naff recordings
06 – Capes & Adult Hits feat. Dick Ensalada – Rush 
07 – Luke Alessi – After five – Life And Death
08 – Voodoos & taboos – Endless game – Duality Trax
09 – Dj Gamba –  Half Robot Half Shremp – Dias de Campo Records
10 – Dead Poets Society – Unhinged Behaviour – Chat Noir
11 – DC Salas – Dreamscape – Correspondant
12 – Jezebell – The Big Time

Guest mix #146 || Bon Public for Deeprhythms

@annakohlin
INTERVIEW:
https://deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/147_anna_kohlin_for_deeprhythms/

"So the mix, can you tell us a little something about that? 

Lately, I’ve been drawn to rolling tech-house from the ‘90s and early 2000s. There’s something about the way they lock into a groove that somehow feels timeless. So there’s a few records with that theme in the mix along with more house and melodic-heavy cuts.

I really enjoy the dynamic and contrast blending genres and old & new tracks to create these shifts in energy with a sense of push and pull. Around 29mins in you can hear an upcoming release of mine 🙂 "

Anna Kohlin has been shaping Stockholm’s underground from the inside. A long-time fixture behind decks and party lineups she sure knows how to read a room and flip it.

Her sets splice 90s house, tech-house, and breaks with newer oddities. Her approach is as precise as it's loose but never too clean. Expect gear shifts not gradients.

If you’ve danced at Stockholm venues such as Under Bron, NEU or anywhere slightly off-grid, you’ve likely caught her in her element.

As a producer, she’s released on Slump Recordings, Dirty Hands, KMA60, and Makemake Tapes. Her label, Inside Out, leans on the sound of the underground with cuts from Basement Space, Baby Rollén, Eric OS and herself.

Guest mix #147 || Anna Kohlin for Deeprhythms

Bookings -> milan@echocentricrecords.com

Founder @EchocentricRecords,  co-pilot RMECR (R.A.N.D. Muzik x Echocentric) & @CoymixLtd. DJ & curator at deeprhythms.com mix series est. 2001