DJ Mag Fresh Kicks

Brooklyn’s @aye5ha blazes through a selection syncopated club sounds, thunderous techno and twisted breaks in her high-velocity Fresh Kicks mix, and chats to Eoin Murray about forging connections through music, her new EP on Scuffed Recordings and more

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-163-ayesha

Fresh Kicks 163: Ayesha

Christchurch, New Zealand duo @ebb-nz & @texture_wav drift from drill, dubstep and grime into blistering UK techno, breaks and jungle in their Fresh Kicks mix

The pair also chat to Eoin Murray about their local scene, and their landmark EP for @sicariasound's @cutcrxss

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-164-ebb-texture

Fresh Kicks 164: Ebb & Texture

@sputnik_one blends bubbling techno, buoyant bass and depth-charge dancehall in his exhilarating Fresh Kicks mix.

The @woozydublin resident has made an impact in recent with his hyperkinetic club productions, which have become regular fixtures in DJ sets by the likes of Ben UFO, Batu and CCL. In his Fresh Kicks interview, he chats to Eoin Murray about balancing groove with emotion, his recent @wisdomteeth-uk EP, and the influence of Fela Kuti on his music

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-sputnik-one

Fresh Kicks 165: Sputnik One

In this week’s Fresh Kicks mix, Belfast’s very own Carlton Doom delivers a 60-minute archive of his own productions, in the form of intoxicating breaks, guttural techno and lo-fi sound, and chats to Amy Fielding about AVA Festival, clubbing at 15, and producing under an alias

Fresh Kicks 166: Carlton Doom

@yosh_productions records an hour of thumping UKG, breaks and acid for the Fresh Kicks mix series

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-167-yosh

Fresh Kicks 167: Yosh

@jadalareign records an hour of “sweet, sexy ‘90s house and rave sounds” for the Fresh Kicks mix series.

The Brooklyn-based DJ and producer speaks to Ria Hylton about finding her feet in the dance music industry, and helping others find theirs

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-168-jadalareign

Fresh Kicks 168: JADALAREIGN

Dublin’s Jordan Rafferty AKA DART steps up for the Fresh Kicks series with an eclectic mix of dreamy breaks, pumping techno and progressive club sounds, and speaks with DJ Mag’s Amy Fielding about emotive breakdowns, early inspirations, and the fight for Ireland’s nightlife

Interview + mix here: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-169-dart

Fresh Kicks 169: DART

Jungle and drum & bass’ breakout star @nia-archives demonstrates her electrifying sound for the Fresh Kicks mix series

 She also chats to Ria Hylton about her new EP, making “pres and afters” music, and inspiring Black women to come to the rave

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-170-nia-archives

Fresh Kicks 170: Nia Archives

Montréal’s NAFF Recordings co-founder @priori-ties records a mix of deep, spaced-out house and techno for the Fresh Kicks series

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-171-priori

Fresh Kicks 171: Priori

Brooklyn’s @tomsobolikmusic records a whirlwind mix of leftfield techno, breaks and bass for the Fresh Kicks series.

The fast-rising producer chats to Eoin Murray about participating in Martyn’s mentoring programme, building IRL and online music communities and more

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-172-sobolik

Fresh Kicks 172: Sobolik

New York’s @olivetonic records an hour of mood-lifting, ceiling-smacking house and techno for the Fresh Kicks series.

The local legend also chats to Anna Wall about her varied early influences, her The Lot Radio show and her evolving musical output

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-173-olive-t

Fresh Kicks 173: Olive T

@j-shadow blends weightless rave experimentation with depth-charge bass, breaks and garage in his 100% productions mix for the Fresh Kicks series

The enigmatic producer also speaks to Ben Hindle about storytelling through music, the influence of science and nature, and his new album for @keysound-recordings

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-174-j-shadow

Fresh Kicks 174: J-Shadow

NTS resident and @theleaflabel A&R @theahudsondavies records mix of glitchy minimal techno, abstract beats and percussive deep house for the Fresh Kicks series

The Leeds-based DJ also chats to Eoin Murray about the importance of variety and her lifelong love of percussion

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/listen/fresh-kicks-175-thea-hd

Fresh Kicks 175: Thea HD

Ramallah-based rapper and producer @julmud-1 serves up sounds from the Palestinian underground and beyond in his Fresh Kicks mix

The artist also speaks to Theo Kotz about the local scene and his debut album, ‘Tuqoos سوقط – دوملج’

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-176-julmud

Fresh Kicks 176: Julmud

@Leisureware “puts the lairy in Balearic” in his blissed-out, two-hour Fresh Kicks mix, and chats to Eoin Murray about “low intervention” DJing and The Occasional Feel-Good party and Soho Radio show

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-177-leisureware

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Fresh Kicks 177: Leisureware

@amydabbs records a mix of uplifting, festival-ready house for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Kamila Rymajdo about overcoming uncertainty to seize her moment as a DJ and producer

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/listen/fresh-kicks-178-amy-dabbs

Fresh Kicks 178: Amy Dabbs

@thc_thc records a vinyl-only mix of high-energy house and rave thumpers for the Fresh Kicks mix series

The Bogotá-born, Berlin-based DJ chats to Eoin Murray about her love for ‘90s dance music, the Venus Vessels non-profit collective, and building her name during the pandemic

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-179-thc

Fresh Kicks 179: THC

@asnamusic records a two-hour mix heart-racing percussion and global club rhythms for the Fresh Kicks series

The Ivorian DJ, producer and visual artist also speaks to Kamila Rymajdo about collaboration and her limitless creative vision

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-180-asna

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Fresh Kicks 180: Asna

FILM records a peak-time mix of broken techno and bass-heavy garage for the Fresh Kicks series

The New Delhi DJ, producer and promoter chats to Joe Roberts about his debut album on @Qilla Records, and elevating the new wave of Indian electronic musicians

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-181-film

Fresh Kicks 181: FILM

@peachdiscs co-head @Gramrcy mixes high-energy house, techno and percussive club sounds for the Fresh Kicks series

The UK-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer chats to Eoin Murray about producing dance music that feels wild and fun, and some future plans for Peach Discs releases

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-182-gramrcy

Fresh Kicks 182: Gramrcy

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