a dj set - live @ Home

this is a progressive style mix of organic house, deep house, progressive house with a dash of deep tech and techno

thank you to my love (Laura) and my friends and family for always supporting me...

thank you to Release Promo for the tunes and all the amazing artists and labels that continue to create and distribute great music.

thank you for listening. I hope you like it :)

If you like what you hear feel free to follow me and connect :) https://linktr.ee/bitoku_

#	Track Title	Artist	Label
1	We're Just Passing Through - Garden With Ashes - Daydreamers
2	Get You The Moon (MUUI Edit) - Kina - White
3	Masawa - Noble Spirits - The Purr
4	Only (Mass Digital Remix) - RY X - White
5	Radiant Soul - Bitoku - Crossfade Sounds
6	Zeit (Olafur Arnalds Remix (Ablance Reinterpretation)) - Rammstein - White
7	Synchrony Love Freedom (Ghume Remix) - Alchemyst (UY) -	RYNTH
8	Closure (Original Mix) - Dublew, Sami (PK) - White
9	Hawa (Brian David Remix) - Anya Nova - The Purr
10	Hey Now (Paul Deep Private Remix) - London Grammar - White
11	Rolling in the Deep (ArtChitec Edit) - Adele - White
12	Look Me in the Eyes - Kirwan, Eugenio Sanchez Moreno - 3rd Avenue
13	Natural Emotions in a Digital Time - Lars Gullits - Routine Espresso Recordings
14	After Death - G-FORCE (IN) - Future Avenue
15	Adorable Illusion - Allan McLoud - LuPS Records
16	A Fading Dream (Diego Moreira Remix) - Madloch, Subnode - 	Sound Avenue
17	Savant (Original Mix) - Forty Cats - PURRFECTION
18	Lost In The Drums - Rodrigo Pochelu - RYNTH
19	While You Were Sleeping (Original Mix) - Nightly Closures -	Spring Tube
20	Houdini (Michael Anthony Edit) - Dua Lipa - White
21	Sun Spirit - Liam Sieker, Edu Schwartz - RKP
22	Upsala (Original Mix) - Alan Cerra - PURRFECTION
23	Constellations (Original) - Florian Gasperini - Cho-ku-reï Records
24	Break Your Heart (AKIVA Remix) - Franco Arce - BC2
25	Seen It Coming (Tomas Briski Unofficial Remix) - Bob Moses - White
26	About To Fly Away (Original Mix) - NOIYSE PROJECT - Till The Sunrise
27	Chasing Highs (DJ Ruby Remix) - Kostya Outta - inU
28	Foggy Days (Berni Turletti Remix) - Felipe Garcia (UY) - Deep Down Music
29	Mirage (Juan Ibanez Extended Mix) - Maze 28 & Rockka - Clubsonica Records
30	Zombie  (Julien Vertigo Stellar Edit) - Cranberries - White

ricochet of time (04) - mixed by bitoku - june 2024

Olivier Fraikin, performing under the alias Soelaas, is an electronic music producer and performer whose sound blends enigmatic melodies with found sounds to create a unique style of melodic, ethereal, and organic techno. His music is more than just sound; it is a journey designed to offer solace and comfort to listeners, helping them navigate through the challenges of life. The name Soelaas, meaning "solace" in Dutch, reflects his mission to provide emotional relief and connection through his art.

Born on September 22, 1990, in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, Olivier’s musical journey began with a strong connection to rhythm and texture. From a young age, he explored traditional instruments like the djembe and didgeridoo, which helped shape his understanding of percussive dynamics and organic sound. These early experiences with world instruments would become foundational in his creative approach to electronic music.

At age 17, in 2007, Olivier began exploring minimal techno under the DJ name Duif-inc. During this time, he created sets using Virtual DJ, experimenting with mixing and blending different tracks and sharpening his ear for sound design and rhythm. Later on, he transitioned to Traktor, allowing him to further refine his DJing style and explore deeper sonic textures.

In 2015, Olivier began a new chapter of musical exploration with a co-production project called Animalisch, alongside his friend Kinky Brain Monkey (now known as Lavy). The project was raw, imaginative, and genre-bending, allowing both artists to push boundaries and experiment freely with sound. This collaboration sparked a deeper dive into electronic production tools and marked a natural evolution in Olivier’s creative journey.

Olivier taught himself how to produce music using Ableton, Maschine, and his growing arsenal of synthesizers. Through trial and error, hours of practice, and a deep passion for sound design, he developed the skills to craft his own unique sound. Inspired by the works of Daft Punk, metal, ska-dub-reggae punk, and later by Stephan Bodzin, Extrawelt, Soul Button, and Clawz SG, Soelaas became captivated by the potential of synthesizers, fascinated by their ability to create expansive, atmospheric worlds. He also drew inspiration from Goa music, appreciating its hypnotic rhythms and intricate melodies, which subtly influenced his sound design. His background in beatboxing remains central to his music, with vocal percussion often woven seamlessly into his electronic compositions.

Beyond music, Olivier is also passionate about abstract painting. He finds that his creativity flows naturally across both mediums, using visual art as a means to explore and express complex emotions and ideas. Just as his music explores intricate layers and textures, his paintings reflect the same sense of depth, abstraction, and emotional exploration, creating a visual counterpart to his sonic landscape.

Soelaas’ music reflects his personal mission: to help listeners find peace and solace amid the struggles of life. Through the use of synthesizers, he creates lush, evolving melodies and textures that form the backbone of his compositions. His tracks are carefully crafted with layered synthesized sounds alongside found sounds—recordings of nature, urban life, and everyday objects—that add depth, atmosphere, and an earthy, human element to his music.

The music of Soelaas is both emotive and hypnotic. With intricate basslines, ethereal pads, and evolving soundscapes, his productions evoke a sense of calm introspection while maintaining a driving energy that works perfectly in both personal listening and club environments. His continued use of beatboxing adds a unique, percussive element that ties together the organic and synthetic aspects of his sound, creating a dynamic and multifaceted experience.

At the heart of Soelaas’ work is the idea of using music as a tool for healing and emotional connection. His name, Soelaas, encapsulates this ethos—offering comfort and refuge through sound. He believes music can transcend the struggles of everyday life and provide listeners with clarity, peace, and emotional release.

His work often blends found sounds from the natural world—such as the sounds of wind, water, and city streets—with synthesizers to create a sonic experience that feels both organic and futuristic. This interplay between the natural and synthetic reflects his broader philosophy: that within life’s chaos, beauty and calm can still be found. His music creates a safe space for reflection, healing, and emotional grounding.

Releases & Recognition

Soelaas has established himself as a distinctive voice in the world of melodic techno, with his work being praised for its emotional depth and innovative approach to sound.

In July 2024, he released the EP Awake on the Threerecords label, which was well-received for its atmospheric textures and driving rhythms.

On December 21, 2024, he was featured on the Dit Klingt Jut talent album, further highlighting his growing reputation in the electronic music scene.

On January 10, 2025, he released the EP Essence on Inner Symphony, diving deep into emotional expression and sonic exploration.

On January 24, 2025, he followed up with his debut full-length album Salvus ab Inferis, a powerful collection that spans a wide emotional spectrum.

His EP Balance came out on Be Adult Music on February 17, 2025, reinforcing his commitment to emotional resonance through music.

On March 28, 2025, his track Leverage of the Soul was released on Steyoyoke’s Perception Vol. 11 [SYYKPERC011], marking a deeply atmospheric contribution to the series.

Most recently, on July 11, 2025, Soelaas released a hauntingly beautiful remix: Nohar – Unstable (Soelaas Remix) on Inner Symphony, showcasing his ability to transform original material into something profoundly moving and emotionally rich.

Soelaas is committed to pushing the boundaries of his craft, exploring new techniques in sound design, and continuing to evolve through experimentation with synthesizers, Maschine, and found sounds. As he continues to expand his musical horizons, he remains devoted to his mission: to create music that offers solace, comfort, and emotional healing to those who seek it.

Contact: solacemusic777@gmail.com

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'I cherish the sounds that we are able to create using digital, and analog machines - an extension of our human minds and imagination.'

AKIVA is a melodic house and techno producer/DJ/live act based in Los Angeles producing and curating music inspired by the progressive house scene of the early 2000s. 

Topping Beatport charts with music on underground labels such as 3rd Avenue, Arey, ARRVL, Balkan Connection, Dear Deer, Deedmusic Berlin, Gibbon Records, Hexagonal, ICONYC, JourneyDeep, Later Caked Melodic, Mystique Music, Pro B Tech, Sound Avenue, Saturo Sounds and more. 

AKIVA has shared the decks with who’s who of electronic dance music greats such as Alan Nieves, Alex O'Rion, Amber Long, Amir Telem, Anthony Pappa, AUDIOGLIDER, Cid Inc, Cream (PL), Dave Seaman, Dennis Ferrer, Desna, Francesco Lombardo, Galestian, Guzy, Hernan Cattaneo, Higgins, Ian Dillon, Jaap Lighthart, Jay Hill, Jonas Saalbach, Juheun, Juliane Wolf, Khen, Lonya, Made in Paris, Markus Saarlander, Miyagi, Modus, Pete Moss, Squire, Sonic Union, Steve Marx, Steve Parry, Technasia, Viviana Toscanini, and more. 

AKIVA started his journey through music with Jaco Pastorius. The rhythmically diverse and bass-driven fusion style, presented to him by his father and uncle's jazz records, prompted his purchase of an Ibanez bass guitar. Along with jazz, he developed a love of smooth tenor and alto saxophones and, string sounds of the violin and viola through his love of classical music. 

While he was jamming out to heavy metal and classic rock in high school, Akiva discovered electronic music on NYC's KTU station. AKIVA immediately started playing progressive and goa-psytrance songs with his friends at parties. House and techno music were still considered underground at that time. As the scene grew, both in NYC and abroad, he spent waking hours adding to his music collection and refining his production skills. 

AKIVA brings passion from all of his beloved musical genres, world music, and the classical inspirations of old school techno and house, focusing on the ethereal and deep melodies found across the world today.

Emerging from the Denver scene, bitoku, is a long-time dj and new producer carving his path in the underground minimal, deep-tech, house and techno world. His sonic palette blends atmospheric, deep, dubby grooves with techy accents and progressive flourishes, resulting in captivating dance floor journeys.

Driven by a passion for deep, progressive, and techy styles of music, bitoku's productions showcase his meticulous sound design and an innate ability to weave hypnotic rhythms and melodies. Whether crafting driving techno or introspective house, his music resonates with a sense of depth and emotional character.

A rising star in the Denver underground scene, bitoku is one to watch. Keep an eye out for his next innovative and infectious dance floor production and a dj set near you.