Sunglasses on, beer in one hand, fist pumping with the other to this chune🌞 🍺 😎✊

Pal Joey Ministry Of Sound 16:11:1991 Side A

Next Expresso stop is on the tropical shores of  @desert-island-disco , a Selector/Producer collective based out of London and Barcelona, with a thirst for unearthing groove-laden digs from across the world. Though Disco in a name, their sound covers a broad church that moves between and beyond the likes of African Bubblegum, Brazilian Soca, European Synthpop, and UK Street Soul. 


In addition to producing original tracks and dancefloor-friendly edits, DID host the “Islander Cast” guest mix series, which brings together artists from across the globe to share the rare, exotic and undiscovered side of their record collections. Drawing from this mantra, the guys deliver us a zesty cocktail of trans-continental heat to usher in the warm shoots of spring…

Rocket Radio Espresso #014 w/ Desert Island Disco

🌞 💓 🌞 💓 Hello my dear friends 🌞 💓 🌞 💓

I'm so honored and happy to announce this week's mix from an icon of dance culture, a father of Balearic beat, a previous resident at Ibiza's Amnesia, and an ever-unpredictable DJ and producer who never fails to impress, the legendary DJ Alfredo (Ibiza).

Alfredo Fiorito, the Argentinian-born artist, who emigrated to Ibiza in 1976, helped to grow the popularity of dance music on the island. He also inspired the Balearic beat movement and influential club nights such as Shoom, after Danny Rampling, Paul Oakenfold, Nicky Holloway and Johnny Walker caught a set of his at Amnesia in 1987 and returned to the UK feeling energized to recreate the experience at home.

His deeply eclectic sets call on all forms of disco, dub und afro, pop, soul and jazz, classical and contemporary house, and, of course, plenty of obscure Balearic gems, old and new, and everything in-between.  The brilliance of his record digging and famously steamy selections encompass the true essence of hedonism and inclusivity of Ibiza. 

The club scene on Ibiza, and the dance music industry in general, owe him a great deal of gratitude.

https://www.facebook.com/djalfredoibiza/
https://www.mixcloud.com/alfredo-fiorito/
https://soundcloud.com/dj-alfredo
https://www.discogs.com/artist/425748-DJ-Alfredo
https://www.instagram.com/alfredoenibiza/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1E6MBCahX8fuHR4EAuMHcu

As the undisputed father of the Balearic scene, Alfredo has put together plenty of definitive compilations such as the legendary and immediately sold out Space Ibiza Dance in 1996—the first the club ever released—The Original Sound Of Ibiza on Ministry of Sound, We Love Space compilation with Paul Woolford and The Sound of The Underground – Ibiza. Stuffed with tracks that have become utter classics thanks to Alfredo, they are historical documents that chart the musical evolution of the White Isle and dance music at large.

Multi-award winning and still in demand to play anything from beachfront restaurants to world-renowned super clubs, Alfredo is the man who can make jazz, new age or rock & roll all make sense in the club. He can make you sweat it out in a darkened club or make you shiver in the sun.

From peak time to sunset gigs that touch on the soul, flamenco, Latin and downtempo, Alfredo’s sounds are characterized by a certain inescapable feeling that makes the most sense in the sun. They always appeal to genuinely diverse crowds made up of all colors, sexualities, and races, and very much embody the escapist sound and inclusive spirit of Ibiza.

He’s put together an exclusive mix for the Sunset Lovers, so here it is from the man himself. Enjoy the vibe from one of the all-time greats: Alfredo.

Big love to all and huge thanks to the maestro Alfredo Fiorito for his contribution ❤️💛👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🌅💏🌅👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨🌅❤️💛
✨✨✨✨✨ Tsunamica ✨✨✨✨✨

The Sunset Lovers #42 with DJ Alfredo

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Born in Cambridge, UK to Hungarian parents, Ben Gomori is a London-based DJ, producer, podcaster, label owner and event curator who began DJing in 1999 and producing solo in 2010 after several years working collaboratively with other producers. 

He runs Monologues Records and is the man behind official afro edits label Sterns Edits and vinyl-only imprint G-Edits (where he releases edits under his G. Markus alias).

He hosts the weekly Turned On podcast and is the creator of the RecordReplay Bargain Bin 2nd-Hand Vinyl podcast and the Pitchblack Playback Album Listening Sessions in the Dark.

He’s released music on labels like Soul Clap Records, Atjazz Record Company, True Romance, Future Disco or Exploited and has been remixed by artists such as Massimiliano Pagliara, Asadinho or Jordan Nocturne. His own remixes include the likes of Morcheeba, X-Press 2, Dusky or Moodymanc.

As if this wasn't enough, he’s a busy man playing gigs for Brilliant Corners in London, Pikes in Ibiza, Sisyphos in Berlin or Badaboum in Paris among others.

Recorded live at London's XOYO his SOULMEEX PRO 002 is a very good proof of his diverse music taste and versatility behind the decks playing afro, disco, house, deep, acid and more.

More at https://soundcloud.com/bengomori

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Ben Gomori - SOULMEEX PRO 002

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Frederika is a London based international DJ originally from Bulgaria whose genre bending sets have graced the soundsystems of many of London’s most coveted venues. You can see her spin records regularly at brilliant corners and she has shared line ups with artists such as Dar Disku, Lakuti, Sadar Bahar, Mafalda, and Cosmo Sofi at various venues across town. Along with playing at festivals, clubs and listening bars she also frequently appears at NTS, Balamii and Soho Radio and she has a regular monthly show on The Boat Pod where she explores her vast music collection. Expect to hear rarities and oddities of all genres from the 70’s blended with modern four to the floor heavy hitters, resulting in a playful musical journey for the mind, body and soul.

"I’ve been digging music that’s heavy on percussion recently and in this mix I’m exploring the clubbier four to the floor side of it. All the songs I’ve weaved together here are drawing from different cultures and continents, starting real slow with a hypnotic ritualistic groove that combines African and Nyabinghi drumming with a Buddhist Sanskrit mantra and ending with a sambass classic. Hope this gives an energising and groovy start to your weekend." - Frederika

https://www.instagram.com/frederikatz

SlothBoogie Guestmix #416 - Frederika

Ibiza Sonica Radio and Paradise Lost  Winter Sessions Mix Nov 23rd, 2023

Leo Mas - Amnesia (Ibiza) Summer 1987 - The Dark Side (Irreverent Mix)

With Exotic Retirement, you’ll be able to relax in your most idyllic setting in just over an hour.  The latest endeavor from Patio World-founder Crash Landon lets listeners fly first-class to the private paradise of their choosing, with montsera and fiddler fig leaves fluttering to the sounds of international Balearic house and disco.  

Call (917) 7-RETIRE now to plan your life of permanent leisure.  100% guaranteed.  For outdoor use only. 

Big thanks to artist Ivo Janss (http://instagram.com/ivojanss & http://ivojanss.com) for the cover illustration!

TRACKLIST:
SlothBoogie “Acid Fantasy”
Dele Sosimi “You Know Fit Touch ‘Em” Medlar Remix
DMX Krew “Sea Chase” 
Schatzi Edits “B2”
Noche Espanola “Domino”
Tantra “A Place Called Tarot” Idjut Boys Edit
Tuccillo and Willie Graff “Sunday Morning”
Yuki Suzuki “Need Your Love” Lee Douglas Remix
Genius of Time “Peace Bird”
Esa Williams “Bra Hugh”
Junior Murvin “Jack Slick”
Balearic Skip “Alexa Chung”
Tania Maria “Funky Tambourine”
Band Aid “A Tour of Italy”
Angelique Kidjo “Batonga”
Preface “Palace Hotel”
Social Lovers “Lover’s Flame”
Cristophe “Dance Party”
DJ Rocca and Dimitri from Paris “One for Frankie”
A Box of Goodies “Saturday Luv”
Manuel Darquart “Dream Sequence”
Roberto S “Remember Me”
Til Von Sein “Cruise Control”
Phillipi and Rodrigo “Canção Para Laia” Jkriv Remix
Shiro Schwarz “Power of Love”

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Exotic Retirement (Summertime House & Balearic Mix)

LA Nights with DJ Garth

This February, we've been lucky to share a private music mix from world renowned DJ Garth.  We count him as an inspiration as an artist for more than two decades but also as a beloved friend.  Originally born and raised in England, Garth moved to SF in 1990 and was part of the Wicked Sound System group with DJ's Jeno, Markie, and Thomas.  A key player in defining and capturing the underground house music scene in SF, Garth's influence spread near and far through performing, producing and composing music.  This was all in his spare time when he wasn't touring the globe.  Now as a current resident of LA with his family, he still imparts his legacy of classic disco and house via live gigs while also continuing to produce music with his record label Grayhound Recordings.  Here's a link to a peek into Garth's heart and soul via our recent Q&A.

Q:What inspired you to put together these songs for the mix?
A:Whenever I am asked to do a mix I like to create a little back story. I tend to play records like a raconteur tells a story. The Farmers Daughter Hotel has a unique theme. I stay at the hotel and eat at the restaurant Tart. ‘Classic Americana w/an Urban Twist’ comes to mind. I dug through the American Rock n Roll section of my record collection and selected songs that spoke of heading out west, the open road, free love, wind in the hair, all that good stuff.

Q: What was the “story” of the songs pieced together?
A: The Farmers Daughter herself became personalized in the process as the elusive object who will not be tamed. She heads to California, leaving a trail of broken hearts along the highway. Like any good yarn there’s a beginning, a middle and an end. She inspires because ultimately she is her own boss and free as a bird, yet modest and kind to those she encounters.

Q: What are your greatest influences and motivators in life?
A:  Turns out what I Iove about the art of deejaying is also what draws me to the craft of acting, something I have been doing since moving to Los Angeles. It is not about the bells and whistles. It is telling a story, connecting through an honest dialogue or emotion:  holding up a mirror, exposing the soul. If you’re lucky, creating a performance that resonates, blows people away, or makes a difference.

Q:  What would you like “the road that you travel” to look like?
A:  I have had no regrets since leaving England for San Francisco in 1990. I have been blessed as a self sufficient artist the whole time and never had to work a ‘job’. I have a beautiful family and home, inspiring work, great friends and get to travel the world. I have faith in the road ahead although there are no guarantees in life.

Q: What aspects of the FD and/or the brand appeals to you?
A:  It’s an unpretentious, funky, independent, friendly joint. It’s the people!

LA Nights by DJ Garth, Mixed for Farmer's Daughter Hotel

When Crash Landon’s sounds start pouring, the listener’s cosmic summertime begins – all things Balearic, leisurely, spacey, international, with a touch of disco and house.

That sunsoaked style threads through all of Crash Landon’s grooves, most recently heard on the EP he dropped this year as ‘Adriatic Tempo,’ (Low Recordings, LA) created alongside LA-based producer and DJ Jake B.

Prior to relocating to Seattle in 2020, Crash Landon co-curated the LA-based Midnight Therapy afterhours event, which had Seb Wildblood (UK), Joutro Mundo (Brazil) and Esa Williams (South Africa/UK) visit alongside amazing local talent.

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