Fresh Kicks | Mix Archive

London's @sabrina-solemani channels classic rave NRG in her high-speed, peak-time mix for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Becca Inglis about growing up in the squat party scene, developing an expansive sound, and her dreams of supporting The Prodigy

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-200-sabrina

Interview

Fresh Kicks 200: Sabrina

London's @wearekiarascuro record a mix of acid-soaked house, trippy techno and gnarly trance for the Fresh Kicks series, and chat to Olivia Stock about finding their identity on the radio, the genre-defying influence of Optimo (Espacio), and their forthcoming debut EP

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-201-kiara-scuro

Tracklist & interview

Fresh Kicks 201: Kiara Scuro

Toronto’s @mystmilano. records a dazzlingly high-energy club mix for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Megan Venzin about activism, AI, chronicling the conversation between Black music genres, and their new album, ‘Beyond The Uncanny Valley’

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-202-myst-milano

Fresh Kicks 202: myst milano.

East London’s @ohmydais records a mix of “cool, fast, sexy breaks and high energy bangers” for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Olivia Stock about cutting her teeth in the Nottingham scene, finding her sound, uplifting friends, and her brand new collective party series

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-203-ohmydais

Interview & tracklist

Fresh Kicks 203: ohmydais

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

Fresh Kicks 204: Fafi Abdel Nour

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

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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

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

Fresh Kicks 208: Akanbi

Sheffield tearaway @silvabumpa records a rowdy mix of bassline, breaks, house and garage for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Naz Hamdi about honouring his hometown’s dance music legacy, and his plans for the months ahead

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-209-silva-bumpa

Fresh Kicks 209: Silva Bumpa

Berlin-based Parisian DJ, vocalist and CockTail d'Amore resident @stella-zekri-ouiddir spins a thumping vinyl mix of early house, post disco and boogie for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Ria Hylton about finding her feet in dance music, her Body Language party, and more

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-210-stella-zekri

Fresh Kicks 210: Stella Zekri

Jungle/drum & bass outlier @pizza_hotline records a mix of blissed-out breaks and emotive soundscapes for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Ben Hindle about the influence of retro video game soundtracks and vaporwave on his sound, and his brand new album, ‘Polygon Island’

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-211-pizza-hotline-drum-and-bass

Fresh Kicks 211: Pizza Hotline

London duo @404eros mix street soul, boogie, broken beat, house and more for the Fresh Kicks series, and speak to Martyn Pepperell about their storyteller’s approach to music, starting out on Peckham’s Balamii Radio, and their 5enses’ cassette mixtape series

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-212-404-eros

Fresh Kicks 212: 404 Eros

Driving, hypnotising and euphoric, Galway-born, Berlin-based @eoindj demonstrates their laser-focused take on house, trance and techno for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Niamh O’Connor about their Joyride residency, narrative-led selections, and what’s coming next

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-213-eoin-dj

Fresh Kicks 213: eoin dj

With a mix of slippery bass, breaks, speed dembow and techno, @nehzarecords founder @roni_nza captures the unbridled rave energy of the new Parisian underground, and speaks to Niamh O’Connor about discovering dance music as a child, the genesis of her label, and her upcoming tracks on Fever AM and Rhythm Section

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-214-roni

Fresh Kicks 214: RONI

With his disco, funk and jazz-inspired EPs, irresistible garage edits, and increasingly popular Global Groove playlists, @merabhaiii joins the dots between underground dancefloors and musical styles from around the world. Alongside a spirit-lifting Fresh Kicks mix, the multi-instrumentalist, DJ and Flamingods co-founder speaks to Ria Hylton about his tireless quest for connection.

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-215-mera-bhai

Fresh Kicks 215: Mera Bhai

Cairo's underground clashes with UK bass pressure in @hassan-abou-alam's speaker-scorching Fresh Kicks mix. 

In his accompanying interview, the Egyptian DJ and producer speaks to Michael McKinney about his love of noise, coming up in the local club scene, and keeping things unpredictable. 

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-216-hassan-abou-alam

Fresh Kicks 216: Hassan Abou Alam

@lulahfrancs records a vinyl-only mix of timeless house music, and speaks to Anna Wall about growing up between London and Ibiza, finding her feet as a vocalist and producer, and her sub:terra parties

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-217-lulah-francs

Fresh Kicks 217: Lulah Francs

Alongside a bass-fuelled Fresh Kicks mix featuring some of their favourite femme and non-binary club music producers, LA-based DJ and producer @maudevos speaks to Olivia Stock about their community-driven approach to electronic music and the cross-pollinating power of @delusional_records

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-218-maude-vos

Fresh Kicks 218: Maude Vôs

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