ID requests: @bedoui_music

Given his intense love for music and deep interest in the cultural layers hidden behind sounds, the Tunisian and North African selector, @bedoui_music, converted his passion for digging into a dedication to DJ-ing... 

After fantastic mix for @radiotemponaopara, we couldn't wait to invite Bedoui up to the Islander Cast podium.

"I'd describe my mix as something that has bright light and joy in it but is more fitting for a Sunday afternoon with a glass of wine than a party on a Saturday night; it's like the first rays of sunshine after a long rainy weekend. I tried to spice it up while keeping to this theme"

Bedoui - Islander Cast 12

This week we're taking a break from our fortnightly Islander Cast Series so we've thrown together a bunch of our favourite beachside jams for an hour of kicked back listening. 

You might have heard a few of these :) Including a couple of tracks that featured in our recent https://soundcloud.com/rocketradiolive Espresso Show for https://soundcloud.com/slowfirediscomachine:

https://soundcloud.com/slowfirediscomachine/rocket-radio-espresso-014-w-desert-island-disco

Beachin' with Desert Island Disco

A re-touch of an 80s Brazilian synth pop classic... heartache, heartbreak <3

Available as part of our Jikavonunu EP on Bandcamp (Download link)

DOWNLOAD

Vinicius Cantuária - Só Você (Desert Island Disco Edit)

Some tracks speak for themselves, like Rocky 'the Rock' Pamplin's thumping cover of Sumeria's 1977 track, 'Dance And Leave It All Behind You'...

Download as part of our latest release, DID004.

Rocky Pamplin - Dance And Leave It All Behind You (Desert Island Disco Picante Edit)

Great fun closing things up at Bajos Barcelona on Saturday with some disco stompers

Mint Club - Barcelona - Bajos

Arp-laden edit of this sumptuous electro-boogie track from one-album, french-born soul boogie singer - songwriter - producer, Andy Nelson (aka Serge Ponsar).

Andy Nelson - Lady Angie (Desert Island Disco Edit)

A chilled out recording I've sat on from back in August of a rooftop Sunday sundowner set at Soho House Barcelona. 4 hours of laid back tracks, some were new, some old, some favourites & some I've gone off (: 

Enjoy x

P.S Anyone in ever in Barca feel free to drop me a line, normally playing there a couple times and month & happy to invite anyone alone

Savlar @ Soho House Barcelona - Sunday Lounging (Live)

Sometimes all you need is some fruity African Bubblegum...

B-Side of African duo Dedication's 1984 EP, I Shall Sing, produced by Tracy Robinson.

Free download

Dedication - Pictures (Desert Island Disco Edit)

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

Lusophonica is one of the coolest studio's we've been to! Situated right underneath the Santa Marta Lighthouse in Cascais, about 40mins train from Lisboa. From the decks you get a view through the bustling coffeeshop, out the patio doors and between the castle like wall into the beautiful Atlantic ocean. Well worth a visit if you're ever in Lisbon! 

Having just moved to the city, there's no better way to orientate than exploring the local records shops. The majority of these two hours is comprised of records picked up across town, (notably Amor Records and BomBomBom). After 4 months between cities felt good to spin some wax again!

Lusophonica Radio /w Savlar Selects - 16/03/22

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)

Hombre - Epifan S

🇮🇹 Italy - 1989

A lesser-known track released in 1989 by the spicy signora, Epifan S. From what we know, this is the only track released by this mysterious but abundantly talented artist! 

An absolutely fire track!

Main track on our Long Hot Summer mini edits compilation...

https://desertislanddisco.bandcamp.com/album/long-hot-summer-edits

Download

Epifan S - Hombre (Desert Island Disco Edit)

Very late upload of a spring session spinning at Lusophonica Radio, Cascais. If you wanna see some chubby hands blending wax you can also listen/view on their youtube channel. Reggae, Dub, into boogie n more!

Lusophonica Radio /w Savlar Selects - 04/05/22

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

As we turn the corner from Summer into Autumn, we're pleased to welcome Isaac Peces (Galicia, Spain) to the Island, with a mix that spans mid-tempo boogie & balearic beauties.

Isaac is a DJ and record collector who has loved boogie, funk, african, house, balearic and tropical sounds for more than ten years. He has played at clubs and festivals in Europe including Brilliant Corners, Le Mellotron, Paloma Bar, Passos Manuel or Berlín Café. 

After posting several mixes and podcasts, he's excited to be joining the new club Don Giorgio that is set to open in October, with bookings secured from global tastemakers including: CC:Disco, Millos Kaiser & Coco Maria!

ID requests: @soundvisiongalicia

Islander Cast (#6) - Isaac Peces

We are very excited to welcome our next islanders: Discothèque Tropicale. 

Discothèque Tropicale is a London-based collective and label that celebrates borderless music and diverse creative cultures from across the world. Their global musical voyage has taken them to every corner of all things soulful and funky; with lots of Brazilian influence, Zouk, Soukous, Funaná and Reggae. Their record label has had a heavy focus on Afro-Carribean reissues (especially Zouk), and their upcoming release has already been played by heavyweight DJs such as Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax!

Keep an eye out for their future reissues, and until then, enjoy their Islander Cast which is true to form: rarified goodness from tropical climes!

This one is very very good...

ID requests: @discothequetropicale

Islander Cast (#7) - Discothèque Tropicale

Projection - Heart & Soul (1989) 🇬🇧

A sultry, proto-house number with lyrics reminiscent of early 80s boogie, and a rhythm section conjuring that golden 90s aesthetic.

This is the lead track from a small compilation of edits of tracks we discovered over the summer. 

When the recent conflict broke out between Israel & Gaza, we felt uncomfortable promoting some random edits we made from the safety of our bedrooms when so many people are suffering.

All proceeds from the sale of these edits will go to Save the Children Gaza and to Save the Children Ukraine, who are operating to help those most at need during these tough times.

Please enjoy...

https://desertislanddisco.bandcamp.com/album/edits-for-charity

Projection - Heart & Soul (Desert Island Disco Edit)

ID requests: @nathancohn

Delivering the goods for mix number 08 is talented producer and selector, COHN! 

COHN is a producer and DJ from London, who has released a number of records on Kitsune, Nervous Records, and recently a belting EP on Mister T records.

This mix was put together as a tribute to Disco from all over the world, incorporating songs from Egypt, India, Europe, and the US. He focused on bringing interesting vinyl releases over traditional House music that gives the set much more of a selector energy when compared to a long club mix. This speaks to the shows he's been playing recently and his shift away from traditional Dance music DJing, towards bringing vibes that are both exploratory and fun.

Islander Cast (#8) - COHN

ID requests: @boboxamusic

Boris is a London-based DJ and co-founder of the party and DJ collective, Boboxa, whose charity events promote soulful global music. 

Now split between London and Paris, their events have pulled in some big time tastemakers including Bárbara Boeing, Millos Kaiser, Eternal Love, Mafalda, John Gómez and Soos, while donating almost £10,000 to various charities in the process. These guys know how to throw a party! 

Check out their 5th anniversary party next Friday (8/12/23) at The Baths House in Hackney Wick in aid of the Woodland Trust.

We're really pleased to present their Islander Cast - a delightful voyage through global grooves, including zouk, brazilian funk, south african bubblegum, ghanaian highlife, latin, italo and more... safe to say this one is a desert island delight!

Islander Cast (#9) - Boboxa

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

Sumptuous synth pop from the gang's 1988 album, Shine. 

Added some groove elements, a punchier kick, and sped it up to give it dance floor chug.

Novecento - Tabu (Desert Island Disco Edit)

ID Requests: @thesquaresun

As the days get longer and the sun finally starts to show its face, we are thrilled to announce the latest guest on the Islander Cast series: The Square Sun.

With a vinyl release on Martino Edits of an underground Disco heater as well as his own EP featuring two house bangers, his productions showcase his genuine talent and love of music.

The Square Sun also regularly hosts some of the best selectors around at his Square Sun Sessions, which are a much listen for those in the know. His YouTube channel also showcases his digging ability, with regular uploads of genre-spanning rare gems that can't be found anywhere else

This mix is eclectic and wide ranging, covering boogie, latin, house and everything in between - a must-listen!

Islander Cast (#11) - The Square Sun

We've spent a lot of time during lockdown digital digging, here are some of our favourite finds. 1 hour of Afro/Zouk/Italo gems. 

Enjoy

Savlar Selects vol. 002

ID requests: https://soundcloud.com/simon-de-forni

Ladies and gents, dancers and DJs, artistes and amigos... it's with great pleasure that we formally launch episode #1 of our the Desert Island Disco 'Islander Cast' podcast series. The 'Islander Cast' series seemed the most natural way for us to extend our passion for discovering and sharing amazing music from talented DJs, musicians and producers who share our love of era-spanning, genre-hopping boogie music. 

The first mix in the series is brought to you by exciting French DJ, Souldade, who we believe perfectly captures the essence of our sound.

Souldade navigates across eras & genres to unearth overlooked tunes. His mixes and edits take you to forgotten dream places, from sunbathed exotic poolsides to moist outmoded clubs. Travelling back and forth between Europe, Africa, Brazil, American cities and other Caribbean islands, the motto remains unchanged: move you and make you move.

Following an intense, careless summer, this mix was for Souldade the perfect medium to enter the gloomier season that was ahead of every single one of us. Slowly switching from warm, bitter-sweet lovers rock songs to colder italo sounds, Souldade builds this typical outdated atmosphere he loves so much, and paves the way to more club-oriented tracks including an unreleased edit in the finale!

Souldade - Islander Cast 01

We love this track by 80s Portuguese Pop Princess Lena d'Agua and wanted to give it a bit of a d-floor friendly facelift... vamos !!

FREE DL

Lena d'Agua - Danca Comigo [Desert Island Disco Edit]

ID requests: @hmtwtrilhasonora

We're delighted to bring your our 3rd Islander Cast, an exotic delivery flown in from Curitiba, Brazil... 

Gabriel Badwan, 1/2 of the HMTW crew, has put together one beautiful dub-reggae-balearic infused hour packed full of obscure grooves, colourful moves and lovers jams.  

When Gabriel told us he needed a bit more time for this mix because "his local record store owner called him to let him know he's holding back some obscure records for him" we knew we were in for a treat... And oh boy is this a Christmas present worth unwrapping early... vamos!

Badwan - Islander Cast 03

A broody winter warmer we recorded earlier this year - hoping it takes you away to sunnier times...

Free download via our Bandcamp

Jugo

Sheer gorgeousness from Javier Bergia with this balearic bombshell from 1989 - one to lift the spirits in these gloomy times...

Javier Bergia - Midnight Round Mekines [Desert Island Disco Edit]

🇺🇦❤️ For enquiries & bookings: desertislanddiscomusic@gmail.com

Appearances:
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

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