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PLASTIC FANTASTIC is very pleased to be relaunching the series with an exclusive guest-mix from Sanky Was Here.

For the uninitiated, would you please tell us a little bit about yourself?

‘Hola, my name is Sanky, I can't seem to shake a childhood nickname at 52..! Anyway, I grew up in Newcastle amongst some nerdy soul and jazz types which was kind of my first and probably last love. I live in Mexico currently’.

Can you provide some insights to your mix, its inspiration, location of recording, or perhaps a few words about some of the records you’ve included?

‘As I don’t have an address here, I spend a while building up (my record collection) either back in the UK or in NYC, and a few times a year I’ll rip them all. So the mixes take a while, but I like that it’s another ‘edit’ to what I really like longterm. I think this mix is genre-free and focused on mood. I do think of it as a mix of two halves, really focused around what’s in the bag for the summer, and with a few places I’m playing in mind. Just trying to send out some love and emotional connection. There's a couple of new discoveries and weird rarities, alongside some all-time winners that I just feel are good for a summer kick-off. Mama Milk (the 2nd track on the mix) just reminds me of some hazy Ibiza afternoons, and who would’ve thought there’s ANOTHER William Pitt record worth a late night dance too!’

Are there any upcoming projects you have in the pipeline which you would like to share?

‘Well, good question. Covid got me fiddling with Ableton and learning (failing!) to play some keyboards. I made a few sketches which I have told myself I should finish this year. It’s about as close to naive pop as you can get. I played some to a couple of people and they were more enthusiastic than myself about them for sure!
Other than that, playing a couple of festivals, the mighty Love International in Tisno/Croatia in July, and the We Out Here Festival in August.’

A big thanks to Sanky Was Here for providing this awesome mix for The Sunrise Mixtapes, and for taking time out to speak to us

Track ID requests @soundcloud.com/sankywashere 

Artwork courtesy of sankywashere.wtf

Sanky Was Here (Love International)

Summer rain: our latest mix comes courtesy of San Francisco lifer Jeremy Castillo, a long time fixture of the SF dance music scene. He was a founding member of Club Lonely, a seminal SF institution that he ran with Vin Sol and DJ Primo, and he now runs what is "probably the best wine bar in the world" aka Bar Part Time. Jeremy is also responsible for curating the bar's impeccable bookings and its unmissable mix series and newly launched label Bar Part Time Recordings.

We've been bugging Jeremy to add to the Sharp FM series for years at this point, and we couldn't be happier that he finally found time to deliver a perfect summer mix. Some notes about from Jeremy himself: "[This is] a somber summer rain mix with a bit of off the beaten path synthpop, guitar laden disco, reggae dubs, and stuff played at the wrong speed."

Full tracklist here: https://www.sharptype.co/fm

023: Jeremy Castillo for Cordier Script

Last Sunday, Eternal Love joined me for a special Free Association on Soho Radio.  Straight off the back of a big party weekend for us all, we kept the club-energy going with a b3b all the way through the show.  

Kicking it off with the new release from @ines on @workethic - there are other recent faves in the mix from @balearicensemble @tombolas @makeadance @mirella_records @maurizioedandolo @dwaynegonzalez @mrbongo as well as an exclusive forthcoming remix from the E.L. boys for @dardisku 

Dig in, this one’s a real treat. 


Free Association #38 w/ Sam Don & Eternal Love - July 2025

And just like that, Free Association on Soho Radio turned 3 years old.  Being in a celebratory mood, I kept the music strictly for the club or your summer festival field.   

This show is packed with exclusives, forthcomings, new records and a few specials that sneaked their way in.  Tracklist below:

1 - BAXTER DURY - RETURN OF THE SHARP HEADS (PAUL EPWORTH INSTRUMENTAL) (FORTHCOMING HEAVENLY)
2 - JEBBY + RICH - HARTZEER PART TWO (S.E.P.)
3 - MARCO BOSCO X ALTER DISCO - PAU (FORTHCOMING SOUNDWAY)
4 - KAMAZU & CARAVAN - KWAAI UMHLABA (FORTHCOMING M.A.D.)
5 - DAVE MAZE - CHI GROOVE (D&E RECORDINGS)
6 - CHANELS OF LOVE - MESSAGE OF LOVE (ETERNAL LOVE & DIRTY CHANNELS)
7 - ELADO - JOHNA (BIG BABA RECORDS)
8 - GLENN DAVIS - TO BELIEVE (FORTHCOMING MATE SPAIN)
9 - ZAQ - MAKE A WISH (B2 RECORDINGS)
10 - FORTHCOMING SWEET FREE ASSOCIATION  
11 - TUBBS AND BURNS - DRUMS ARE DANGEROUS (TODD MODES MIX) (FORTHCOMING PUBLIC POSSESSION) 
12 - DIDI & KO - WICKED (UPTOWN BEAT)
13 - FABULOUS LOVER - LOW BOUNCE (FORTHCOMING MUSIC FOR SWIMMING POOLS)
14 - PACIFIC COLISEUM AND TEEN DAZE - YEAH! (RHYTHM SECTION)
15 - GILES SMITH - I CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE (FORTHCOMING EGLO)
16 - JOHNNY SENDER - TAKING ACID AT THE DISCO (CODEK RECORDS)
17 - DCTL - ROUND AND ROUND - OSAKA (TROOP MUSIC WORKS)
18 - DI GROOVY GIRLS - GROOVY GIRLS (MOB MUSIC)
19 - BIG BAMBINO - MAMBO (BAMBINO RECORDS)
20 - DFRA - NITEWAX (SILVER WALKER)
21 - FIFTY HERTZ - CRAZY SCENE (OUT RECORDS)
22 - ROMAIN FX - RECOVERING PIANO ADDICT (CARDUME)
23 - KEYMONO - JAZZED OUT (SILVER WALKER)
24 - TUBBS AND BURNS - WHERE WERE U IN 92 (COLTER CARSON MIX) (FORTHCOMING PUBLIC POSSESSION)

Free Association #39 - Sam Don Solo Show - 3rd Birthday Special - August 2025

It was early June. Berlin summer was still full of promise. We had cherries 🍒 and we had fun. Raphaël Top-Secret soundtracked the night perfectly and the room was beaming with good nrg. Listen back ;)

IDs: @raphael-top-secret

Live From Orbita - 001 - Raphaël Top-Secret

Space Ghost Mix for All Day Play FM, originally aired here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puVZyGTx0-g&t=2300s

All Day Play FM: Space Ghost

Long time Dream Chimney contributor, DJ, Producer Dennis Kane is facing eviction and looking for support. https://gofund.me/7db0132b

We are hosting the original Disques Town podcast episodes and making them available to stream/download. Please consider donating to help Dennis. At the moment Dennis finds himself in a serious financial jam, and we are raising funds to help he and Roan stay in their home of 31 years.


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Originally Recorded Dec 2011

Party people we bring 2011 to a close with 2 great sets from our guests Max and Richard!


Tokyo resident and Jansen Jarden honcho Max Essa has been making music since the early 90's, he has produced tracks and remixes for labels like Paper, D-Vision, Bear funk, Nang and Tirk... His own solo work, Midnight Garden and Continental Drift feature not only his production work but his elegant guitar playing. (as does his remix of Apollo Heights!) Back to the Beach released from Continental Drift was a huge record and is emblematic of Max's cosmic and crisp production style. In addition to his playing and producing Max is also a serious DJ as his guest set here shows.

For more on Max peep:
http://soundcloud.com/max-essa and https://www.instagram.com/maxessa


UK underground legend Richard Sen's career spans over 20 years of DJ & production work. One of the first wave of serious UK train graf writers, Richard gained notoriety with his musical projects Padded Cell and Bronx Dogs. He has also done production and remix work for LCD Soundsystem, Bryan Ferry, Saint Etienne and The Jungle Brothers amongst others. Richard is an amazing DJ who's style has a dark soulful and psychedelic edge that comes through in the broad range of music he plays. (I had him play my birthday party, he's friggin awesome!) Richard also has a great edit series (w Cazbee), Mixed Blood Cuts.

For all things Richard go to:
http://soundcloud.com/senrichard and https://www.instagram.com/richard_sen_coma


Thanks for all the support this year, we are excited at DSGT, and we will have more great music and podcasts in 2012. Some heavy hitters coming up! Last but not least my thanks to Max Essa and Richard Sen for the friendship and great music.

Disques Town podcast: Episode 6: Max Essa & Richard Sen

Mix of the Week #600 is "Full Spectrum" by JAZ
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A very special 4 hour mix from JAZ to help celebrate our 600th Mix of the Week!  Fresh from his recent record digging sabbatical in Holland & Belgium, JAZ has brought back some monster gems to play for you! Follow @j-a-z-1 and  https://www.instagram.com/johnzahl.jaz/

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Mix of the Week #600: JAZ - Full Spectrum

The Grouch DJ is a record dealer, digger and DJ originally from the San Francisco area. Currently based in São Paulo, Brazil, when he is not at home, he is on the road DJing, and digging for records around the world.

This mix is compiled of some of the favorite digs from the DJs last year on the road, including records from all over Brazil, Peru, Washington State, Portland, Argentina, New York and beyond.

LINKS: 
souncloud https://soundcloud.com/user-564909028 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegrouchdj/

H.A.N.D. MIX 077 - The Grouch DJ

Mix of the Week #603 is by Sentinel Island Disco @sentinelisland

A BIG BIG SOCA MIX incoming from the Amsterdam based label and dj crew: Sentinel Island Disco.

To celebrate their latest release and showcase all the genre has to offer. Discover how timeless and diverse Soca can be beyond mere party music. Deep, soulful and spiritual music that touches your Soul. 

Check out @sentinelisland for more, and https://sentinelislanddisco.bandcamp.com/ for the release.

Words from co-founder Barney: “Time to Jam!!

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Mix of the Week #603: Sentinel Island Disco

Par amour de la diffusion sonore est née la création d’une web radio qui rénove les bienfaits de l’écoute. À travers la radio Dia plus besoin de nuancer la stupéfaction car elle est pure.
Basée dans la baie de Donibane Lohizune, DIA s’engage à retranscrire la diversité de son territoire hors de ses frontières, en mettant en avant ses protagonistes dans un vacarme agité et harmonieux.
Du podcast studio aux balades sonores en passant par des émissions hors murs, D.I.A se veut une zone de parole et d’expression pour les gens qui la côtoient.

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