DJ Mag Fresh Kicks

Seoul’s @closetyi records a cosmic mix of propulsive prog house, dreamstate techno and electro for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Eoin Murray about the influence of video game music on her sound, and her new EP on Silk Road Sounds

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-157-closet-yi

Fresh Kicks 157: Closet Yi

from the "Queen Of Cups" 12" (SILK056)
100% Silk / 2013

GREET THE QUEEN:
https://cherushii.bandcamp.com/album/queen-of-cups
midheaven.com/item/queen-of-cups-by-cherushii-12

CHERUSHII - QUEEN OF CUPS (SILK056)

Stream, download or buy the limited edition 7" vinyl, hand numbered and hand painted by PYTKO herself: https://lnk.to/PYTKOPH116

Following her 2021 debut, ‘Save My Day’, remixed by DJ Python, PYTKO returns to Phantasy with ‘Silent’, experimental and introspective electronic songwriting this time radically reworked by beloved pop-experimentalist, Bullion.

On ‘Silent’, PYTKO invites listeners to lean in closer than before. Seemingly untangling the frustrations of a faltering love affair, it’s vulnerable lyrics arrive buried beneath a sophisticated arrangement that, with bit-crushed electronics and rumbling bass notes, seems to decay with haunting effect. In contrast, the austere ‘Orchids & Limes’ mines an equally original sound, a striking sort of cyber-balearica sculpted around PYTKO’s intricate guitar work, conjuring an even darker sense of romance.

In radical contrast, Bullion proves a perfect fold to PYTKO’s vision with his positively high-spirited flip of ‘Silent’. The man behind DEEK Recordings and cult hits such as Blue Pedro keeps PYTKO’s perspective front-and-centre, while performing an alchemy of magic and melancholy that results in one the most memorable remixes in Phantasy’s fifteen-year history.

Silent

Silent (Bullion Remix)

Nochichi. (Club Safar) | 08.09.22

Rotterdam’s @suze_ijo is part of a new generation of house DJs who play with deep, funky and spiritual intention. Alongside a “sweet mix with a hopeful message”, she speaks to Ria Hylton about her musical journey so far

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-205-suze-ijo

Fresh Kicks 205:  Suze Ijó

Sydney’s @mincyaus records a high-voltage mix of garage, techno, breaks and footwork for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Ben Murphy about her make-it-up-as-you-go-along approach to production

Interview:

Fresh Kicks 206: Mincy

Dominican-American DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist @toribiomusic records a freewheeling mix of jazzy house, soulful edits and percussive heaters from New York’s Public Records for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Nisa Khan about illuminating Latin music’s legacy, and channelling his church upbringing's communal energy in his sets.

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-207-toribio

Tracklist & interview

Fresh Kicks 207: Toribio

With a mix of minimal thumpers, trippy techno and deep, driving acid, Manchester’s @lydiaaletha steps up for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Claire Francis about the formative influence of multi-genre festivals like Dimensions, her CITRIC party and more

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-207-aletha

Fresh Kicks 207: Aletha

Moving effortlessly through a range of tempos and flavours, the NYC-based, Lagos-raised DJ @andrewakanbi demonstrates his party-starting sound with a live recording from New Year’s Day at @nowadaysnyc, and speaks to Michael McKinney about the evolution of his GROOVY GROOVY events, and taking the dancefloor somewhere new with his anything-goes approach

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-208-akanbi-interview-nowadays

Interview

Fresh Kicks 208: Akanbi

Beach Oceano

I Wont 2.3

Anthony 'Shake' Shakir - 'Pursuit Mix 3'

Skee Mask - Compro

A1. Cerroverb 
A2. Session Add 
A3. Rev8617 
B1. 50 Euro To Break Boost 
B2. Via Sub Mids 
B3. Soundboy Ext. 
C1. Dial 274 
C2. VLI 
C3. Flyby VFR 
D1. Muk FM 
D2. Kozmic Flush 
D3. Calimance (Delay Mix)

Skee Mask’s endless search and fascination for fresh music, weed and burgers channeled into his own vision of sound. Enjoy the ride through his second album, a detailed experimental universe of a young dedicated hustler.

http://iliantape.de/itlp04-skee-mask-compro/

ITLP04 SKEE MASK - COMPRO

Cleveland is forever in search of the brown note. This is his second offering for the ESP Institute. Side A’s 'Tusk' is a beautiful paradox—rhythm programs that churn like the inner workings of a grandfather clock, unmistakably mechanical, yet fashioned through muted analogue instrumentation that paints a deceptively organic picture. The crystallized jangle of FM synth voices toy with the softened drum patterns and vibrant animal-like chord gestures over nearly seven minutes of splendor. On side B, 'Aku' digs further into mysticism, manifesting digital jungle themes, cleverly abstracted through erratic bleeps, distant tribal drums, atonal flutters and synthetic bird calls. The cinematic quality of Clevelands production shines through both tracks, but its 'Aku' that sweeps us from reality to embark on a moonlit expedition in search long lost treasures, proving Cleveland a virtuoso skilled in building complex narratives with sound. These two songs will modulate your frequencies.

[ESP075] Tusk b/w Aku

[ESP075] CLEVELAND - A1 - Tusk

Coastal Cast ~ Efa O'Neill

https://dancealldayrecords.bandcamp.com/album/skyegate

DAD007 comes from US based Kyle Lyon, or in the world of textured house music, Blair Sound Design. Having releases on Lobster Theremin, Seagrave, and his very own French Press Lounge, BSD debuts on Dance All Day with four Balearic influenced dollar bin house traxxx, also equipped with a celestial remix from label owner Well Being.

https://soundcloud.com/dancealldayrecords
https://soundcloud.com/blairsounddesign

Blair Sound Design - Skyegate [Dance All Day]

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