Islander Cast Series 2

Mixes

Always struggling with time we are happy to finally welcome on the podcast series one of the most promising artists that contributed to the channel: Nicolas Kotowicz (@nicolaskotowicz)
His edit of ‘Tudobem’ was really one of the bangers of the Paradise Edits and this is now a pleasure to give him a slot to deep dive in his music collection between italo, disco and 90s house tunes. We are even more happy to have him onboard as he’s part of the compilation to be released on the 2nd of December alongside with Pleasure Voyage, Romain FX, Sim Fossil, Black Feeling and Desert Island Disco.
Enjoy the trip and the first play of Sim Fossil 'Zero Action' !


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https://www.instagram.com/nicolas_kotowicz/
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MTT Podcast #40  by Nicolas Kotowicz

Ahoyyy there, it’s been a long time coming… We’re very excited to bring you season 2 of our Islander Casts! Wish a fresh paint job for the freshest of debuts, @ontherocks_brum takes the reins with this ohhhh so delicious mix. 

We met Connor last summer on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast of Wales at @westivalrecords Festival (Tickets already flying out for this year!). A fellow resident of the Rendezvous stage, curated by Harry & Al (the @merchantrecordslondon lads), Connor blew the roof of the place with his sublime record collection and we’ve had him in our crosshairs ever since! 

Him & his crew have been hosting some of Birmingham’s best parties at Cafe Artum and if you enjoyed this mix, be sure to bounce over to their Youtube channel for more digs.

Desert Island Disco 

Islander Cast (#1) - On the Rocks

For our second instalment of the Islander Cast, Timéo from Rennes (FR) takes us on a vast journey along the ocean currents through a sea of blissful genres. Mellow, soulful and the perfect way to ease you into that Spring time joy. 

“For this one, I've proceeded as I usually do. I like to shop as local as I can when it comes to records ,and I enjoy the experience at private sellers' places. For this mix  you'll find some rarities but also a lotta hard dug cheaper bin records.”

Islander Cast (#2) - Timéo

Taking the helm for our third episode is founder of Music for Ears, Prop Joe from sunny Sydney! If you're new to MFE then we strongly recommend you bounce over to his channel for some more ear melting listening. Harlan is about to throw MFE's debut party and it looks to be a scorcher with heavy hitters Mike Who & Adrianna leading the charge!

"This one was fun; a collection of slower jams I've come across over recent months. A mixture of reggae originals, street soul digs, fun covers and recent edits for the soul. Let it play through your day!"

ids @propjoemusicforears

Islander Cast (#3) - Prop Joe (Music for Ears)

For the 4th Episode hailing from Santo Domingo, DR 🇩🇴 - Conrad Wittkop the curator of https://soundcloud.com/tempotropico, a listening bar & hi-fi soundsystem party in the capital gifts us with another treasure trove of all chillers no fillers. 

"Laidback mix featuring a mixed-bag of summery smooth R&B and reggae mostly from the UK, US and SA. Shout out to my buddies sharing this awesome music and thank you Will for the invite! Hope you vibe to it 😎🌞"

Islander Cast (#4) - Conrad Wittkop (Tempo Trópico)

BIO:
Nicolas Kotowicz - DJ and musician, digger of rare tracks in the house genre.  In his eclectic tracks and remixes, he likes to combine modern sounds and samples from the 80s and 90s.  This makes his style recognizable.  Nicolas' tracks are listened and played all over the world. They were released on the labels Mister T, Deeper Motion Records, Zartha, Soviett Records.


Tracklist:
1. Nicolas Kotowicz - Na Zatone 
2. Club House - Deep in My Heart (Club Mix)
3. Raimunda Navarro - No Lo Hago Por Dinero (The Paradise Remix) 
4. Nicolas Kotowicz - Passion Paradise
5. Harmonica Track - Hooked Up Dub
6. Sex And The Single Girl All - I Want To Do Is Dance (Club Mix)
7. Nicolas Kotowicz - Comprendo 
8. Massimiliano Pagliara, Snax - Snap Out
9. Glonti.Mak - Apaya (Cable Toy Remix)
10. Cappella - Everybody (Logic Mix)
11. Mister X - Round Here (Club Version)
12. Moxo Shriek - Scent Of a Woman (Clubmix)
13. Yukihiro Fukutomi ‎- Feel My Love Vibes (Dubstrumental)
14. Fredfades - Summer Of Love


MORE INFO / OTR IG

NICOLAS KOTOWICZ - OTR PODCAST GUEST #124 (Russia)

Next up we're thrilled to share this mix from Brazilian hotshot selector and producer, Bernardo Pinheiro. Known for his killer selections, productions & edits, including his recent Elementos release, this mix is true to form: 1.5 hours of rarefied world & boogie goodness, tinged with Brazilian flair... Vamos!!

In his own words... 

When I received an invitation from Desert Island Disco guys to record a mix, I decided to gather the best of my latest digs and new edits. A bit of Brazilian music, Italo-Disco, Zouk, South African House, French Boogie and more. I loved doing this mix. Thanks once again and I hope you all like it!

ID requests: @bernardopinheiro

Islander Cast (#5) - Bernardo Pinheiro

Episode 44: Silicon Radio x @nicolaskotowicz - November 2nd, 2023 #siliconradio #house #balearic #dreamhouse

x Nicolas Kotowicz - E44: November 2, 2023

Id requests: @nicolaskotowicz

Mix number 10 comes from the man who produced one of 2023's best EPs - Passion Cruise - on the increasingly prolific @mistert-records

Nicolas Kotowicz isn't just any DJ and musician – he's a master at unearthing timeless, elusive gems. His own tracks are a sonic journey through time, seamlessly weaving together cutting-edge beats with nostalgic samples from the 80s and 90s. It's this unique fusion that sets him apart, making his style instantly recognisable and relatable. 

Nicolas' tracks are a sensation, igniting dance floors and captivating audiences worldwide. With releases on the legendary labels Mister T and DOBRO Music, his music is a force to be reckoned with, setting the pulse of the global music scene racing with excitement. 

This mix includes nuggets from the likes of Dj Krug, Midnight Runners, Rhode & Brown, Pachanga Dj’s

Islander Cast (#10) - Nicolas Kotowicz

Our 60st mixtape brings you bouncy beats and balearic moods from Nicolas Kotowicz, all the way from Krasnodar (Russia). We're in love with his Passion Cruise EP released on @mistert-records so we are trhrilled to have im on baord! Like all his mixtapes this one radiates a warm summer feeling, full of balearic and italo tunes. 

Tracklist : 
1. Trouble In Side - Zulu Rap (Chinese Version)
2. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Today's Your Lucky Day (Instrumental)
3. Plunky - Tropical Chill (Jazz Mix)
4. Bibi Flash - Vie Privée (Tucan Discos Edit)
5. City Girls - Gift (Schegg Edit)
6. Fandango (Bernardo Pinheiro edit)
7. Emmanuel - No he podido verte (Tyu Dance Mix)
8. P.T. House-Qinisela
9. Rivera 3- Gitana
10. Giovanni Damico -Out Of Control
11. ID-ID

This mixtape is part of the Berlin Boombox Mixtape Series: @berlinboombox
More info about the Berlin Boombox here: www.berlinboombox.com

More from Nicolas Kotowicz:
@nicolaskotowicz
https://www.instagram.com/nicolas_kotowicz

Nicolas Kotowicz Berlin Boombox

Berlin Boombox Mixtape #60 - Nicolas Kotowicz

http://blowinguptheworkshop.com/project/callsuper

"THIS MIX IS A TRIBUTE TO THE STUDIO PRODUCERS WHO HAVE BEEN AN INFLUENCE ON MY OWN STUDIO TECHNIQUES. IT IS DEDICATED TO HARRY DUKES ON HIS 30TH AND THE REST OF THE SH STRAGGLERS. LOVE YOU ALL.

THE MIX IS COMPRISED OF MUSIC FROM THE FOLLOWING MAGICIANS:

RAS MUFFET, C. REGAZZONI & MASSIMO NOÉ, JAN JELINEK, MB, HOLLIS/FRIESE-GREENE/DEVOTO, HERRON, G. THEODORAKIS, LEE PERRY, BRODIE WILLIAMS & LARRY LEVAN, SUZAN CODOGAN, MARK ERNESTUS & MORITZ VON OSWALD, RYDIMS, REX MORGAN, ANDY STOTT, THE MODERN TONE AGE FAMILY, TONY ALLEN, DANNY TENAGLIA, TEREKKE, HUGH MASEKALA, STEWART LEVINE."

40 ◆ Call Super

"Back in the second room, the undisputed set of the night was beginning. Werkdiscs and Lux Rec favourite Helena Hauff took over from Objekt and from the second she stepped up, commanded the floor, delivering an absolute monster of a set that showed us exactly why she’s been on the receiving end of so much widespread praise recently.

Grubby, distorted techno, dark and dingy EBM, knackered, brutal electro and rancid acid were all stitched together with impeccable skill as she kept us moving like a crowd possessed. The Hamburg native was constantly grafting, digging records out of her bag and meshing together fresh new records with dusty hidden gems with the skill of a master selector." - - Read the full review: www.skiddle.com/news/all/Meat-Free-Presents-20-Years-of-Blueprint-review/28586

A massive MASSIVE thankyou to @Helena-Hauff for setting off Room 2 of our 20 Years of Blueprint Records event, alongside James Ruskin, Luke Slater, Regis and Objekt. 

www.thisismeatfree.com

Helena Hauff 16.04.16 [3hr live mix] @Mantra, Manchester | Meat Free x 20 Yrs of Blueprint Records

"This mix is somewhere between club and listening, heavy on melody, style jumping & perc-happy" - @laurelhalo

Full Q&A: http://www.discwoman.com/home/discwoman-27-x-laurel-halo/

DISCWOMAN 27 X Laurel Halo

Honey Soundsystem Potcast

HNYPOT 291: CCL's Ode to the Queer Steppas

Introducing Kiwi Krush, a 32-track summer mixtape curated and mixed by Conducta, packed with 100% unreleased tracks from the UKG's scenes most exciting producers.

Download - kiwi.lnk.to/krush

1. AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove (Conducta Club Dub)
2. Conducta x Notion - Fez Mangal 
3. Sammy Virji - Until Tomorrow
4. Tuff Culture - Fancy Car
5. Jack Junior - Down Inside 
6. Pillboy Miskeen - Train Chair 
7. Prescribe Da Vibe - Pretty 
8. Kobe JT - My Life
9. Pillboy Miskeen - Vinewood Twin
10. THEPHATCONTROLLA - Oh Jah
11. Smokey Bubblin B - Better Run
12. Donaeo - The Party’s Over Here (Mind Of A Dragon dub)
13. Pamplegooze - Moody Bitch
14. Morenight - Nismo
15. Conducta - Ty Dolla Kiwi
16. Prescribe Da Vibe - Clearer Now
17. Anz - Open the Curtains Sis
18. SMOAD - Beggin Me
19. Burt Cope - Years
20. Salute - Supercoin
21. Sharda - Alpine
22. Tuff Culture - Vibrations
23. Morenight - Untitled  
24. Yemi - Back to You 
25. Coco - Crowd Reaction 
26. Conducta x Sammy Virji - Nose Beers
27. Skelecta - When You
28. Conducta x Jarreau Vandal - I Like it 
29. Douvelle19 - Trouble
30. Movement - Burner
31. Roger Sanchez - Another Chance (Conducta edit)
32. Jorja Smith - Goodbyes (Conducta remix)

KIWI KRUSH (mixed by Conducta)

Enquiries & bookings: desertislanddiscomusic@gmail.com 🇺🇦❤️ 

Appearances:
August 18th - Brilliant Corners, Dalston 🇬🇧
June 29th - Glastonbury Festival, HMS Sweet Charity 🇬🇧
April 6th - Montpelier, Peckham 🇬🇧
Dec 31st - NYE @ The Bermondsey Social Club 🇬🇧
Dec 2nd - Studio Lam, Bangkok 🇹🇭
Dec 2nd - The Standard, Bangkok 🇹🇭
Nov 3rd - Jazu, Peckham 🇬🇧
Oct 26th - Dr Morse Bar 🇦🇺
Oct 11th - Jumbi, Peckham 🇬🇧
Oct 5th - Collect.pt, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 27th - Night Stores, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 8th - Amor Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 1st - Malice, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 26th - Carrubo, Southwark 🇬🇧
Aug 20th - Estacao de Santos, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 18th - BomBomBom, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 12th - Pôsto da Onda, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 3rd - The Ministry, London 🇬🇧
Jul 20th - Atitude Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Jul 17th - Soho House, Barcelona 🇪🇸
Jun 24th - Glastonbury Festival, Sweet Charity 🇬🇧
Jun 20th - Atitude Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Jun 13th - Montpelier, Peckham 🇬🇧
May 12th - Hifen, Cascais 🇵🇹
May 12th - Lusophonica.fm, Cascais 🇵🇹
Mar 30th - Ministry, London 🇬🇧
Mar 16th - Lusophonica.fm, Cascais 🇵🇹
Mar 3rd - Who the Fuck is Henry @ Estação de Santos, Lisbon 🇵🇹
Feb 24th - Hawk's Nest, Shepherd's Bush 🇬🇧
Feb 17th - Skylarking, Peckham 🇬🇧
Dec 15th - Soho House, Barcelona 🇪🇸
Nov 22nd - Carrubo, Southwark 🇬🇧
Nov 18th - Bajos @ Mint Club, Barcelona  🇪🇸
Sept 4th - Little Beach House, Barcelona  🇪🇸
Aug 22th - Westival Festival, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Desert Island Disco are a collective of DJs & music producers based in London & Lisbon.

We're excited to launch Series 2 of the Islander Cast mix series inviting our faves to showcase the rare, exotic and undiscovered side of their record collections. 

https://soundcloud.com/desertislanddisco-savlar, Spence T, Will T