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HÖR - Love On The Rocks - Paramida - September 19 2022

Syria-born, Groningen-raised @fafi_abdel_nour channels the melody, warmth and drama of '90s house music into his radiant Fresh Kicks mix, and chats to Olivia Stock about family, embracing his queerness through dance music, and nurturing safe spaces for young ravers

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-204-fafi-abdel-nour-interview-mix

Interview

Fresh Kicks 204: Fafi Abdel Nour

a morning warm up in a sea of mud overlooking Mt Fuji. This was my first set of the day, to be followed a few hours later with a b2b, at the very first edition of Transcendence, a cute and cosy festival in Japan. Big thank you to Takumi Inamoto and DJ Maria for everything.

Jane Fitz live at Transcendence April 2023

Recording of Jane Fitz's set at Dekmantel Ten

Pre-register for Dekmantel Festival 2025 here: bit.ly/4fyWKXc

Jane Fitz at Dekmantel Ten

Alex Kassian is a perfect DJ to have at the Sunrise Session with us as he knows howe to bridge the club and the blissed out. A fine set with Djum Djum sounding super good and an 'E2-E4' ending... You can follow Alex HERE on Instagram for more on what he is up to. Tidy.

TP530 Alex Kassian (Love International Sunrise Sessions)

Vesper Mix 05 by evin :

One record to highlight in your collection :

Honestly, this changes all the time but if I have to commit, I’d say : Jaco – Show Some Love (Rhythm Invention Remix) [Warp Records, 1993].
It is one of those records that just feels like a secret weapon. Released on the iconic Warp label during its early years, it carries that unmistakable UK underground energy - percussive, raw and full of euphoria. The Rhythm Invention Remix in particular has this infectious off-kilter groove that instantly grabs attention without being obvious about it. The track could’ve been released yesterday or 30 years ago and still feel fresh. It slapped then, slaps now and will keep slapping in the future, that’s for sure!

One label to highlight :

This is a tough one for me as well. Part of me wanted to go classic, but in the end, I have to give it to Moxie’s On Loop. 
It’s one of my absolute favorites. The label consistently delivers a forward thinking blend of House, Disco, Techno and beyond. All curated with Moxie’s signature taste and precision. It champions both emerging and established artists and every release feels fresh, thoughtful and completely dancefloor-ready. A modern staple that never misses!

One club/party to highlight :

Back in February Syntax Error invited Sanaz and me for a b2b. They teamed up with Bastion at some “you-had-to-be-there” secret rave in Amsterdam. The kind of venue that makes you question your GPS - grease-stained floors, busted machinery and a dancefloor vibrating with pure energy. It felt like they hijacked a mechanic’s fever dream and turned it into a rave. The DIY spirit was off the charts - raw, spontaneous and full of love for the music no fluff, just function, flashing lights and a fog machine on overdrive. Syntax Error is the kind of chaos we need more of!
Btw: on the next edition on 25th of May they are bringing their concept to Garage Noord.

One track to highlight in the mix :

evin - roj (around min34)
Alright, full disclosure: I actually snuck two of my own tracks in this mix but “roj” is special - it’s the first one I actually finished without getting stuck in the endless void of “just one more EQ tweak” kurdish percs, organic samples and a groove that walks the line between hypnotic and horny. It’s basically my audio love letter to the dance floor - personal, groovy and made to connect.

One sentence about the mix :

I’m fully possessed by 00s house - so simple, sexy and with the right amount of attitude. I wanted to explore that sweet spot between then and now, crossing the bridge from archival textures to present day punch with tracks by Kepler, Capeesh Society, Steffi & Rosati and even two of my own *screaming*. 
So if the timeline gets confusing, I’m doing it right!

@evindj

Vesper Mix is a mix series showcasing the rich sounds of House and its sub-genres from the ‘90s and 2000s, carefully curated by both established selectors and emerging diggers who bring their unique tastes and dive deep into their timeless records collection.

Vesper Mix 05 | evin

House tunes that drive incredibly deep and move with intention. Plug in, float off. 
@yamour030

Tracklist:

1. Shed - The Lower Upside Down (Ostgut Ton)
2. SnPLO - Untitled A1 (PIN 3)
3. Adel Akram - Spencers Traum (Nachtdigital)
4. Mr Raoul K - Moment Psychedelik (Gongon Mix) (Boabab Secret)
5. Cloud City - T.H.C. (Luke’s Live Mix) (R.A.N.D. Muzik)
6. Ian Pooley - Don’t You Be Afraid (Force Inc.)
7. D'Julz - X-Calibur (Phonogramme)
8. Melchior Productions Ltd. - The Later Evening… (Perlon)
9. Wax - Untitled A1 (WAX 30003)
10. Bambounou & Priori - Dub Affectif (Bambe)
11. Pangaea - Changing Channels (Hessle Audio)
12. P.L.C. - Shame (Junior Boy‘s Own)
13. Emotive Response - Reflect On The Past (9300 Records)
14. Molen - Médano (Spectral Bounce)
15. Gili - Better Days (OGE)
16. Mark Ambrose - Nightshift (Deeper Mix) (Repeat)
17. Marshall Jefferson Presents Truth - Open Your Eyes (Marshall‘s Elevated Dub) (Big Beat)
18. Mark Ambrose & Alexander Purkart - Sunrising (Force Inc.)
19. Lone - Pulsar (R&S Records)
20. DJ Healer - The Interview (All Possible Worlds)

Yamour // Nachtipod for NACHTI 2025

Iconic queer party crew Adonis showcase their residents on a monthly rotation live from the London studio. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/adonis/episodes/adonis-bennet-1st-august-2025

ADONIS w/ Bennet 010825

Fresh Tunez welcomes the inimitable JJ Fortune, with the Digital Spells EP. Four menacing cuts prowling with intent. JJ conjures his trademark sound, late night invocations for those that know…

Soundcloud clips: soundcloud.com/systemerrorworldwide/fresh006-jj-fortune-digital-spells-ep-fresh-tunez

https://systemerrorworldwide.bandcamp.com/album/fresh006-jj-fortune-digital-spells-ep-fresh-tunez

https://soundcloud.com/johnjoefortune

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https://systemerrorworldwide.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/systemerrorworldwide/

PREMIERE: J Fortune  - Computer Video System [System Error]

Dacks - Party On My Own

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