an exploration of the imaginative & sensory grooves found in the textures, colors, & atmospheres of the new generation of minimal house+techno & electro

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Makes Me Human event series - live recordings

unmastered live recording from Cory Simpson closing out the evening. 
This is the last 46 min of the set.

Cory will be performing for makes me Human once again Dec 17th 2022 for their private event with Evan Baggs

Live @ Makes Me Human Seattle March 4th 2022

“Abandoning my trusty craft for the discovery of a starship from a previous civilizational cycle, I now pilot an ancient machine finally running out of fuel. The simple beauty and elegant velocity of the fabled vessel seized my mind like a ghostly charm. Obsession turned to paranoia as the machine began to drift out of high speed, making a slow burn the only option to conserve fuel. Longing doesn't leave so easily--I'll manipulate sonic waves so the soul of the vessel is revived. Faint messages begin to suggest the craft is returning to consciousness, but the vulnerability of its ancient design makes each moment a near bittersweet goodbye. Perhaps one more groove will bring the instrument back to full life.”

@kinjo
IG: @kinj0
rhizomerec.bandcamp.com/album/rhz003-kinjo-marxian-vinyl-only

A native of Macedonia and longtime resident of Seattle, Kinjo contributes to the Pacific Northwest music community as a DJ, producer, promoter, and record label head. His sound has morphed through the years, yet an aura of psychedelia lifted through space by futuristic rhythms and basslines remains his consummate passion. Along the way expect teasing vocal samples, trippy twists & turns, and trancy grooves on a minimal tip.
Describing his journey through music: “The desire to play music to friends and acquaintances brings you from the dance floor to the DJ booth. The desire to see and hear how they respond to music, keeps you in the booth.” It all began with small private events in Macedonia, leading to clubs, festivals, and the Beatnex party brand in Skopje. Once in Seattle, Kinjo supported production of the venerable Decibel Festival and eventually established Grounded alongside then-local Miles Mercer. Across several years Grounded provided an unparalleled space in Seattle’s music culture for up & coming, genre-bending local DJs and premieres of touring acts such as Frank & Tony, Dorisburg, DJ Dustin, Chaos in the CBD, Toshiya Kawasaki, Palms Trax.
Alongside long-time friend and b2b partner Konifer, Kinjo launched Rhizome Records in 2018. Rhizome created a platform for introducing West Coast producers to International remixers specializing in minimal and eclectic dance music. With 2 vinyls and 6 digital releases already in its catalog, the future looks bright for Rhizomeiros everywhere. 2022 saw the emergence of the Makes Me Human events series, marking a new chapter in Kinjo’s engagement with the Seattle music scene through a monthly introduction to the international underground circuit’s finest talents including Tini, Masda, Priku, Shonky, Traumer, Dana Ruh, Sepp, Mihigh, Janeret, Alexandra, Cosmjn, Amir Javasoul, and an ever-growing list of must-hears.
Words by Benjamin Kantner

Distant Signals 053: Kinjo

A deep dose of brainfood dripping with acidic melodies, wobby textures and unreleased magic from Rhizome. Recorded at Makes Me Dazed ft. Mathew Jonson, setting the tone for the night's live electronic acts.

@ Makes Me Dazed ft. Mathew Jonson - Aug17 - Diffusion

It only took us this long to have Kinjo on the Rhizome podcast series. Now the Rhizome & MMH co-founder shares the recording of his extended set of slow-mo minimal brakes, trancy burners, and cascading grooves recorded live in the lead-up to Time Passages’ Binh at Makes Me Human in January 2025. Those who stay locked in for the whole journey will find Kinjo at his finest when seamlessly weaving newer electro-tinged mindfreaks with classic vinyl melodics.

@kinjo

Rhizome Podcast 017 - Kinjo

Recorded live at MakesMeHuman in Seattle, this set captures my first time playing a few records on vinyl, and one of the most electric rooms I’ve played to date.

Closing out for Liquid Earth was a big one for me. I wanted to build a high-energy story with twists, tension, and groove, and it was amazing to see it all land.

Big love to everyone in the room, the MakesMeHuman crew, and Taylor for the wisdom and warmth.
Summer’s looking hot. Hope this mix gets you moving.

Interwave Surfer Closing @ Makes Me Human for Liquid Earth // Monkey Loft, Seattle

Live recording from June 21, 2024 in Seattle, USA
@kike-mayor on closing duties for an incredible night at Monkey Loft

"From Lima to LA, Kiké Mayor is a skilled vinyl DJ and producer with an ebullient ability to take dancers on a journey. Ranging from classic tech house groovers to cutting edge sound design, his Seattle debut has been long-awaited. An excellent producer in addition to DJ, be on the look-out for a new EP from Kiké Mayor arriving soon on local Seattle label Rhizome."

Makes Me Human ft. Kiké Mayor

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