RA.1000 launches with Theo Parrish, live at fabric: a vanishingly rare club mix from the king of deep crates and impossible transitions.

There are DJ sets and then there are Theo sets. No matter how many times you've caught him in action, every time still feels like the first. Running hot, levels smoking, isolator working over time. You think you know dance music? Think again.

Parrish's debut on the RA Podcast is a milestone for the series, one we've sought for over 15 years. So it was only right that Theo led off our 1000th celebrations. Recorded live at fabric last December as part of RA's party with the London club for their 25th anniversary, this three-hour segment documents the crescendo of his eight-hour marathon. 

The Detroit legend doesn't release mixes often, and when he does, they're usually studio recordings: think NTS shows, his 100% Detroit edition of DJ-Kicks or classic tapes Body (1997) and Methods of Movement (2000). A capture of the Sound Signature boss on the dancefloor is hard to come by.

Sure, there's galvanising build-ups and crowd-pleasers, but laced throughout a Parrish beatdown are rarities designed to shock the system. In a business dominated by marketing, the vinyl master towers above thanks to a relentless hunger for lustrous melodies, moods and textures of all stripes, which he and he alone can fold into an inspiring and exhilarating joyride.

On RA.1000, blissful reggae precedes new wave disco; '80s R&B morphs into synthy techno; bleepy Chicago jack makes way for a poignant vocal ballad. It's Theo through and through. Once again, he proves that anything and everything is possible with the right records.

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RA.1000 Theo Parrish

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ElecSoul #251 – Prism 

I lost myself in this mix, totally immersed and hearing the music in a different way. Most of these tracks have been with me for more than a decade, carrying deep memories and meaning, while a couple of newer releases keep the texture fresh and flowing. Prism bends light and sound into new shapes from soulful electronics and spiritual jazz to grooves that move both heart and body.

Featured tracks:

Owusu And Hannibal – Delirium
Up Hygh Eska – Be Known (Owusu Remix)
Build An Arc – You’ve Gotta Have Freedom
Taylor McFerrin – Place In My Heart (feat. Ryat)
Melchior Sultana – Ghost (Original Mix)
Eddy Meets Yannah – Can’t Hide Love
C.A.R. Leon Albert – Debo-See (Johannes Albert Remix)
Helder Russo – Revisited
Demuir – New Spirit (Extended Mix)
Djena – In Motion (Original Mix)
Danny Snowden – Ri Thum (Original Mix)

ElecSoul #251 – Prism

PRISM

ElecSoul 256 Hope brings an uplifting flow of deep, soulful and globally minded house. From the dreamy refix of Soul II Soul to Bosq’s percussion driven grooves and DJEFF’s urgent rhythms, this mix moves with warmth and optimism. A soundtrack for brighter days and late-night dancefloors alike.


Saucy Lady, U-Key, Omar – I Can’t Shake This Feeling (Original Mix)
Deep Sea Cosmonauts – I Am Somebody (Original Mix)
Megatronic, Zimkitha, VenusRaps, Domenica Fossati – Nazo (Bosq Extended Remix)
Soul II Soul – A Dreams A Dream (Ron Trent Refix)
DJ Romain – Time Out (Original Mix)
DJEFF, June Freedom – World Goin’ Crazy (DJEFF Remix)
Voodoochild, Try-Ky – Evitar (Original Mix)
Babs Present – That Nowhere Kinda Love (Original Mix)
Mark Picchiotti, Marah Armenta – Satisfied (Do It Dub)
Tyron Sa – Angel (Original Mix)

ElecSoul 256 - Hope

256 HOPE

HOPE

Black Wine Club with Mr. Redley: Live From Toy Tonics Summer Jam, Berlin - 18 September 2025

For late night listening. ElecSoul 253 blends deep house warmth and soulful music in a liquid glass format.

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GLASS

ElecSoul – Egress

This one’s all about egress - stepping into new space and fresh sounds. Featuring artists I’m feeling right now, from deep house pioneers to modern jazz futurists and everything in between.
Lock in and let it flow.

On Youtube I've posted a short video montage to share my feelings and thoughts in this unusual time. Grateful for who I am, where I come from, and the family and friends I’m fortunate to have around me.   

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EGRESS

Played some tunes down at Deya for they Byrd Out / Open Door Charity event. Was a great time, thanks to the Byrd Out (Stephen) for putting me on. <3

Ray Juss - Live @ Deya Brewery and Taproom Oct 2025

ELECSOUL - PAPER

This week I found myself drawn to two producers for very different reasons. Ron Carroll and Felipe Gordon. I’ve always felt deeply connected to their music, but as I listened back through their work, it hit me: they’ve actually collaborated a number of times before!

Felipe Gordon and Ron Carroll, both masters of soulful, groove-driven electronic music, have shared musical chemistry across releases like Gordon’s Hold On (Original Mix) featuring Carroll, and Carroll’s I’m Alive (Touch the Sky), which Felipe reworked in his own distinctive style. Gordon, a Colombian producer and DJ, brings a jazz-infused sensibility to house music, while Carroll a Chicago legend channels gospel roots, deep soul, and raw dancefloor energy.

I haven’t included their collaborations directly in this week’s mix. Instead, I’ve reflected on the influences and similarities that connect them. The emotion, the musicianship, and that unmistakable feeling of spirit in motion.

All my shows are recorded live to tape, with no editing. It’s never perfect, but that’s exactly how I like it. I’m grateful to have this platform to share my virtual residency on ElecSoul each week.

Thanks for taking the time to listen.

Robbie

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ELECSOUL - PAPER

PAPER

I’ve just recorded a full one hour vinyl mix featuring some of my favourite soulful and deep house tracks from 1993 through to 2024.

It was a real pleasure playing at Dialog Studios out in the beautiful Cotswold countryside such an incredible space. The team there are top-notch and can create virtually any look or vibe you’re after, whether you’re a band, solo artist, or a seasoned DJ like me.

Totally love the authentic nature of it all.  So glad I played records instead of CDJs, it would have been too polished sounding and seamless, and not at all organic.

So there you have it.

If you’ve got a love for meaningful 90s soulful songs and deep electronic grooves between 120–127 BPM, this one’s for you.
Enjoy!

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SPIRIT OF VINYL

SPIRIT

This week’s episode is inspired by the street art we discovered around the city of Lille — especially the ingenious reworking of everyday road signs into imaginative, fantasy-like scenes. One image in particular stayed with me: a high-flying circus act soaring overhead, full of movement and playful energy. That sense of creativity and elevation set the tone for this musical journey.

I’ve curated a broad range of sounds this week, a gentle departure from the usual proceedings — hope you enjoy the ride.

Tracklist
Erykah Badu – Window Seat
Stimulator Jones – Arrive
Jembaa Groove – Namo
DJ Day – Boots In The Pool
Dave Okumu – My Negritude (feat. The 7 Generations & Anthony Joseph)
Jimi Tenor – Quantum Connection
Kahil El’Zabar – He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (Henrik Schwarz Remix)
T-Polar – Crossroads (Rafael Moraes Remix)
Reel People, Muhsinah & Mark Francis – Something New (Mark Francis Extended Edit)
Goodman, Sarah Lois – Something I Can't Do (Extended Mix)
Soulfreakah, Dav Risen – Only God (Main Mix)
Angel Pina – All Right
Mr. Eclectic, Ndinga Gaba, Unqle Chriz – Tell ’em (How You Feel) (Original Mix)
Flip – Sensei
Sheree Hicks, Masaki Morii – Addicted (Masaki Morii Vocal Mix)
Beat Rivals, Tasha LaRae – Catch A Flight (Original Mix)
Jeff Bennett – The Riddle (Solomon Remix)

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FLYING

DJ and music collector Robbie Duncan is the host of the ElecSoul show. ElecSoul is a weekly podcast hosted by DJ Robbie Duncan, a passionate selector known for his seamless blending of genres and deep knowledge of global Black music. Running since 2020, the show explores jazz, soul, future R&B, and soulful house, offering listeners a journey through timeless sounds and cutting-edge electronic music. Based in Stroud, a town renowned for its creative community, DJ Robbie Duncan brings his expertise and love for music to every episode, celebrating the richness and diversity of the music scene.

FLYING

ROBBIE DUNCAN

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