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Cutting edge techno at it’s finest, Parisian heavyweight Bambounou takes us through the paces with a mind-warping mix for the Junction 2 series.
 
Fusing his love for dystopian sci-fi with futuristic interpretations of UK techno, IDM and tribal sources, Bambounou is an artist at the forefront of today’s underground scene. Catching the attention of Modeselektor early, the French-Malian-Polish producer has released two albums and five EPs on the now-defunct seminal label, 50Weapons, and is set to launch his own imprint, Bambe, this month. Lauded for his experimental eclecticism and dynamic sets, Bambounou is a regular at dance institutions like Breghain, Concrete and De School and will be making his long-awaited debut with us at ION Festival this September.

Junction 2 Mix Series 011 - Bambounou

For number 14 in the Junction 2 mix series, we welcome DJ, producer, and Ruta5 label boss Sonja Moonear.
 
One of the underground scene’s most prolific globetrotters, @moonear has been at the forefront of the minimal rising wave since the early 00s. Touted for her distinctive taste in the stripped-back house and intimate techno, the Genevan stalwart became an instant festival favorite after her B2B outings with Nicolas Lutz in 2018 and 2019. Set to continue the mischief on the Albanian Riviera, Sonja will join us for the first edition of ION Festival this September.

Junction 2 Mix Series 014 - Sonja Moonear

LA-based DJ and producer, @truncate, delivers a heavy hitting workout for the next edition of the Junction 2 mix series. 
 
One of the flag bearers of the West-Coast electronic scene, David Flores has been an ever present force since his inauguration in the 90’s. Orbiting the stripped back, deeper, raw sounds of techno as Truncate, he boasts unremitting praise from household staples including Ben Klock, DVS1 and Modeselektor. His latest release, Sketch, in collaboration with techno great James Ruskin, is a cultivating taster into Truncate’s sound palette: high-powered, punchy and cutting-edge techno.

Junction 2 Mix Series 015 - Truncate

Emerging talent, @manami-b delivers a punchy summer club mix for number 16 in the Junction 2 series.

Bursting on the scene just a few years ago, Tokyo-born Manami has been making serious waves across the UK with standout sets at Motion Bristol,  XOYO and The Warehouse Project. Her first single ‘Plastic Italo’, released in late 2020, was selected by Jaguar as her Dancefloor Moment on BBC Introducing and she has followed up with top releases on Alfresco Disco and Soothsayer. With Bicep, HAAi, and Joy Orbison making up just a few of Manami’s ever growing roster of support artists, she is definitely one to catch at the Junction 2 Inner-City showcase at Tobacco Dock this August bank holiday weekend.

Junction 2 Mix Series 016 - Manami

Fast rising virtuoso, @carlotamusic delivers a warping dose of off-kilter, stripped-back grooves for number 17 in the Junction 2 mix series.
 
Embroidered in music culture from a young age, Ibizan born, Berlin based, Carlota has been an omnipresent force despite bursting onto the scene just a few years back. A sound engineer by trait as well as a composer and live performer, her surprise 2018 production debut on Nina Kraviz’s трип was met with huge admiration and she has continued to stake her claim among the leading dance music contemporaries with a string of standout follow up releases.

Junction 2 Mix Series 017 - Carlota

For the 18th edition of our mix series we are joined by a revered breakthrough of recent years, @ciel_dj.

A key figure on and off the dancefloor, Toronto-based Ciel has been an ever growing force on the electronic scene. Spearheading the female focused Work In Progress collective and co-founding the touted Parallel Minds imprint, she has helped bring diversity, safety and representation into the clubs whilst also working with advocacy groups to change the city’s laws to be more favourable towards creative ventures. Pushing a distinctive sound that is characterised by a club-focused blend of deep and energetic contrasts, she showcases why she is one to watch with a standout mix for the Junction 2 series.

Here is what Ciel had to say about the mix:

“This mix was inspired by 1) clubs reopening 2) my love of cheesy tech house wafters and 3) a desire to present the most authentic version of myself as a DJ. I think most Djs have very complicated feelings about making mixes, the process of premeditating a mix at home away from an audience and the insatiable drive for perfection can both be very anxiety-inducing. So I chose to do as little planning as possible, seeking instead a truly spontaneous recording experience with zero plan and nothing more than 2 USBs full of bangers. The result is a high energy 90-minute trip into trancey house, techy rollers, dub techno, and minimal-UKG tools. Play this on your way back to the club.”

Junction 2 Mix Series 018 - Ciel

Selector supremo, A-Future drops off a flawless voyage of leftfield heat ahead of his Junction 2 Inner-City showcase this weekend.

A lifelong crate digger, producer and promoter, Adam Shelton cut his teeth on the underground rave scene during the 00s and now heads the highly praised EON record label in Birmingham. Encouraged by Craig Richards to delve into his touted electro bag at Houghton, Adam delivered a fabled set that marked the start of a new chapter. Orbiting warping breaks, otherworldly synths and explosive electro, he debuted his A-Future alias in 2019 with a Drexyian Detroit inspired remix of Sepehr’s Thinking of you’, before following up with a timeless solo release, ‘No Era’. Set to make his Junction 2 debut this Sunday, we are excited to welcome A-Future to Tobacco Dock for a headline set at The Vault which is not to be missed.

“This is a mix inspired by the energy I feel ahead of getting back out to the clubs, loud music, bass, things that I took for granted for many years, I now find myself deeply grateful to be around. A few new records, a few old, some techno, breakbeat and electro, a mixed bag blended together with love from my home.” A-Future

Track list:
 
LPZ – In Flames
Technical Onslaught – The Calling
Precise Daily Rhythm – Armadillo
Forest Drive West – Reshape
Welfare – Anicca
Tyree Cooper – Let it go (feat Blake Baxter)
Region – Cosmic
Jayson Wynters – Unreleased
CRC – Vaskitsaherra (E.R.P remix)
Transparent Sound – Reminiscent (Remix)
FC Kahuna – Mind Set to Cycle
Planetary Assault Systems: Coad Warrior 2 – Function 4
Hexagon – Cerebral Trauma
Helen Copnall – Lotuses in a Sea of Fire
Jayson Wynters – Trace Minerals
Atom Heart – Grid of Time

Junction 2 Mix Series 019 - A-Future

Underground great, @francoisx, delivers a selection of timeless techno cuts and off-kilter gems for number 22 in the Junction 2 mix series.

A leading face of the Parisian techno scene, François X shot to prominence in the early ‘10s with a trio of standout EP releases on DJ Deep’s, ‘Deeply Rooted’ imprint. Continuously breaking new ground as head of the hugely influential label and party collective, DEMENT3D, in 2019 he also launched XX LAB.  Dedicated to exploring genres across the electronic sphere, the new imprint is home to a string of acclaimed recent EP’s from the French artist.

Junction 2 Mix Series 022 - François X

UK club virtuoso, @joemakemusic flows through the genres for number 23 in the Junction 2 mix series.

Meticulous in the studio as well as behind the decks, Joe holds some of the most distinguished releases of the past decade. From the seminal ‘Claptrap’ on Hessle Audio, ‘MB / Studio Power On’ on Hemlock, or his most recent ‘Get Centred’ EP on Cómeme, his productions are a style-fusing, intricate, genre melting pot, which have have been a constant and refreshing injection into the UK club scene. Staying true to form, Joe plays with the listeners expectations as he expertly weaves through 60 minutes of body movers.

Junction 2 Mix Series 023 - Joe

ANNA plays an exclusive set on The Console stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

ANNA - J2v Virtual Festival

Joel Mull plays an exclusive set on The Console stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Joel Mull - J2v Virtual Festival

Bart Skils plays an exclusive set on The Console stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Bart Skils - J2v Virtual Festival

Alan Fitzpatrick plays an exclusive set on The Console stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Alan Fitzpatrick - J2v Virtual Festival

Adam Beyer plays an exclusive set on The Console stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Adam Beyer - J2v Virtual Festival

Maceo Plex plays an exclusive set on The Hex stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Maceo Plex - J2v Virtual Festival

Anastasia Kristensen plays an exclusive set on The Vault stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Anastasia Kristensen - J2v Virtual Festival

Daniel Avery plays an exclusive set on The Vault stage at Junction 2's virtual festival - J2v.

Daniel Avery - J2v Virtual Festival

Stripped back rollers, thundering acid and enchanting electro, @a-diel delivers a heavyweight mix for the Junction 2 Mix Series.

Cutting her teeth as a resident at Rome’s esteemed Goa Club, the Italian talent has since become an established force on the international scene with a distinct sonic palette orbiting around dubby, entrancing, eerie techno. From standout releases on her own Danza Tribale label to her latest outing on Stroboscopic Artefacts, Adiel continues to morph into one of the scene’s must see artists. She will be making her eagerly awaited Junction 2 debut next summer.

Junction 2 Mix Series 005 - Adiel

@yu_su delivers an intricate trip of visceral leftfield bliss for number 7 in the Junction 2 Mix Series.

Bursting on the scene in 2017, DJ, composer and sound artist, Yu Su, has quickly grown to command a space among the electronic music elite as one of today's most forward thinking artists. Morphing between dubby downtempo, indie electronica and melody rich club euphoria, Vancouver-based Yu Su has landed a number of transcending hits for the likes of Technicolour, Second Circle and Rhythm Section. Her much anticipated debut album, Yellow River Blue, is set for release on 22nd January.

Junction 2 Mix Series 007 - Yu Su

@mountkimbie's Kai Campos plays an exclusive DJ set from Millennium Mills, London for Junction 2: Connections.

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Mount Kimbie DJ - Junction 2: Connections

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