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June 2024

@xdb

www.wakinglife.pt
19 - 24 June 2024

📸 camille blake

XDB at Outro Lado - Waking Life '23

Tourist Live at Lost Village

Stella Zekri (@stella-zekri-ouiddir) is based in Berlin but her sound defies the usual expectations of those who dance in the city best known for house and techno. Her sets instead are instead led by soul and emotion and reach far and wide into the worlds of hip hop, house, new beat, trance, jazz, disco and bring rich colours and exultant vibes to the scene. She often likes to play long sets and isn't afraid of twisting and turning through diverse tempos and rhythms along the way, which is something she also does at the Body Language events she founded with Camilla Rae and Caitlin Russell in 2021. They have brought something all new to the queer scene in Berlin, while her monthly Breakfast Show on Refuge Worldwide and her studio work with 80s zouk and boogie band Stella and the Longos are further creative outlets that make Stella a new school star.  

All of this is reflected in the sixty-minute selection Stella has put together for us this week: it's a celebration of her eclectic collection that is powered by outgoing pianos, emotive vocals and gleeful grooves. There are old school house jams and silky soul-laced depths, happy 90s tracks and plenty of sensuous voices that all prove Stella Zekri's ability to keep the good times flowing is second to none.

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Dekmantel Podcast 464 - Stella Zekri

Sam Goku - Radiants - Dekmantel - DKMNTL104

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digital: https://samgoku.bandcamp.com/album/radiants

a1. Tides (Under The Moonlight)
a2. Tanggu FM
b1. Radiants
b2. Temple Arp

Building on the buzz around his dynamic techno releases of the past few years, Sam Goku @samgoku makes a welcome debut on Dekmantel with four striking set pieces which subvert the rules of the average floor fodder.

Through his steady stream of output on the likes of Atomnation Berlin-based Robin Wang has established himself as a must-check artist with an instinct for the unconventional. That comes through in jaw-dropping fashion on Radiants’ opening cut ‘Tides (Under The Moonlight)’, a swirling, mystical thumper which rises with graceful restraint to a thunderous peak. By way of contrast ‘Tanggu FM’ brings things up close and claustrophobic, using slippery sound design and stuttering vocals to create a different kind of maverick energy on top of the rugged low end. Even when he does reach for anthemic hooks on the EP’s title track, there’s a fundamental otherness to the sparkling chords and a toughness to the beat which edges out the competition.

This is just a snapshot of the versatility at work across Radiants, a record which will cement Goku’s position as a standout producer taking a less obvious path to truly distinctive, devastatingly original showstoppers.

DKMNTL104 // Sam Goku - Radiants

Minds Connected

Introducing The Early Bird Show - our radio offering for morning people, hosted by Maria Somerville (Mondays and Tuesdays), Spirit Blue (Wednesdays and Thursdays) and Jack Rollo (Fridays). Weekday mornings, 7-9am. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/early-bird/episodes/early-bird-daniel-avery-23rd-may-2024

The Early Bird Show w/ DANIEL AVERY 230524

Sylvetje @ 15 Years Thé Dansant on Tour @ DOK Brugge

The Bristol city stalwart shows us how he does it with an extended session that moves through galaxial techno grooves, retro trance cuts and Villalobos-esque, scatty minimal, before building gradually to peak time floor shakers.

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Crack Mix 594: Chez de Milo

tozé diogo at outro lado

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Tozé Diogo at Outro Lado - Waking Life '24

The djset of @xdb on the Club Krokant stage at De Weide Festival 2024

XDB / Club Krokant / De Weide 2024

Recorded during Sinéad's All Night Long set at Mansions on March 14th, 2025.

https://soundcloud.com/sineadj

Night Club Music with Sinéad

Live recording from TES club by Trotsky, the co-founder of Trust Festival and boss of fantastic planet and timetravelstuffff, record labels known for showcasing and supporting Tbilisi’s local talent. 

The mix features a selection of trance, breaks, acid, and house characterised by remarkable record selection and smooth technical skills. 

Sound Metaphors Mix Series 36 : Trotsky

Back at the lot radio bringing some lesbian house.

https://www.instagram.com/bellasalmonella 
https://www.soundcloud.com/bellasalmonella



ISAbella @ The Lot Radio 05-10-2025

Chez has a style that is hard to put your finger on, as Rio 017 well demonstrates. Recorded on the opening night of Bonanza, Chez kicked the terrace into action with a chuggy but cheerful selection of swampy groovers. 

Moving seamlessly from heads down tech house to breaks and EBM-ish numbers, Rio 017 is peppered with flecks of acid, swaying basslines and plenty of character. 

One to keep the summer flowing xx



Rio 017 - Chez de Milo (recorded live at Bonanza 2025)

“Tonight” by Ross M is a deep, soulful journey inspired by the golden sound of 1990s Deep House. Released via Tao-te Records, this track blends a warm and emotional chord progression with euphoric, soulful vocals and a groovy bassline, all grounded in a signature Deep House beat.

Crafted for both underground house vibes and late-night club music, “Tonight” captures the nostalgic feel of classic Deep House while infusing modern production quality. The hypnotic groove and melodic flow create an immersive listening experience that resonates with DJs, playlist curators, and fans of soulful house tracks alike.

Drawing on Ross M's distinctive style, this track sits perfectly alongside euphoric Deep House cuts, nostalgic house music with vintage flair, and smooth underground club tunes. Whether you’re curating a Deep House 1990s set or looking for a track with soulful energy and a deep house groove, “Tonight” is designed to keep the dancefloor moving.

Composed, Produced and Mastered by Ross M.

Tao-te Records 2025.

Purchase this Music (Electronically): https://rossm.bandcamp.com/track/tonight-extended-mix

TONIGHT

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