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Recent releases from our featured artists who will be preforming at Reflex Point April 21st, 2023.

Reflex Point

Tovar Guest Mixes

carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

For the first release, I have compiled a journey through my affinity for deep house and breaks. Hope you enjoy! :)

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Archive from Cloud Studies Live Stream on Blast Radio (September 2022) ~

cirrus and stratus moods

Cloud Studies 005: Tovar b2b agraybé

Here is an all vinyl set very similar to the vibe Z and I performed in the park at Enclave.

The jam with Z, informed by other's in the room, including Ahva and Cha Cha, as well Aloo Gobi. K's energy contributed to the day... they as well stopped by to clean the rest of their room and moved their last few items out. Ceremonial Tea, our guiding light.

An odd day... we were all in a crazy transition period... Z and Ahva were hopping on a plane later that day for a very long awaited vacation to Thailand. We invited them over for some last minute hangs before the send off. The other transition was our roommates moving out and us in process of finding new roomies. Kailey had been packing up her stuff all week and this was the big send off, the day started out with tension... Bugs in the house created an argument, which quickly escalated... there was no resolve in the conversation, instead bitterness and a rushed evacuation from K. Ahva and Z showed up after the messiness and brought some comfort back to the home. I prepared a low dose mushroom tea and offered to share, I was seeking a cozy trippy time spinning records with friends after a really busy weekend with very little leisure. 

Z and I set the intention for the jam, "Not a moment of silence", and off we went, starting in noisy ambient territory, which very much so reflected the morning energy... Then into cozy dub and more deep techno vibes. Healing achieved through music and friends. Hope you enjoy <3

CT(Z+J)(A+C)-(-AG)K

SPND20 Mixtape by DJ ANGELDU$T

TRACK LIST: 

Mundo Surreal - Luis Vargas & Daniel Ocaña
The Groove - Nurogroove
Ni Mwafrika - KingDonna
Kariba - Nuur
Out Out (Cincity Space Mix) - Lazarusman, Yves Eaux, LevyM
Masihi - - Somalie
Oya - Daniel Rateuke
Let it Go - Mobi Dixon
Room One - Darksidevinyl
Afro house MJ remix (thriller)
Elation - Celso Fabbri & HyperSOUL-X
Night Shift - Adam Ten, Mita Gami
Mwari - Oluhle, Dj Qness
Jozi Renegade - Afriindi

The Four Elements - VOL.1 - EARTH

EN/GENDER

Future Materials

carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

Our second installment comes from Tovar; who shares his sound of emotional grooves and vocal warmth. He leads us on a soulful path that solidifies movement and commands your undivided attention.

Soundcloud : @dominic-tovar-1
Instagram: @dominic.a.tovar

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carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

For our third installment, we introduce master curator Cha Cha; whose depth of influences shape a story of diverse production. Their eclectic palate will nourish the soul with an escape of lush progressions and rhythmic beauty.

Soundcloud: @cha-cha-pillai
Instagram: @chachita666

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carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

Gracing our fourth installment is the talented artist/producer J.dB. With an affinity for sound design and organic java, they are purveyors of cohesive narratives; gifting us this month with a gradual rise of emotions and keen sense of movement.

Soundcloud: @djlactaid
Instagram: @J.dB
Bandcamp: djlactaid.bandcamp.com

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carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

We are grateful to have the artist Angekaut for our fifth installment of carbon file. This accomplished designer brings his love for aesthetic to display an array of influences. An example of intentional vision and composure, Angekaut’s mix builds from a calm storm to a controlled chaos. Class throughout, this one is made for the dance floor.

Soundcloud: @angekaut
Instagram: @philig

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1. YUF-O - Do You Ever D.R.E.A.M of Flying?
2. Bills - Under the Canopy
3. Sunaas - Consciousness Rise
4. Al Wootton - Callers Spring
5. Ficilio - Rush-v
6. Yate - Native
7. Domenico Rosa - Love’s Translation
8. Sublee - Mimistake
9. Christian Jay - Enclave
10. Traumer - Classroom
11. Eden Burns - Big Bark Manifesto
12. Sam Brickell & Dashiell - Run Out Groove
13. Arapu - Grizzly
14. Al Wootton - Ender
15. Forest Drive West - Static

VPN Radio: Surrealchemistry 7/18/23 w/ Tovar

Anemone mix series commences with an hour of brisk and tender house selections from LA's Tovar, performed at our inaugural stars to sun affair in Los Angeles, CA. This hour of thumpin’, classic house looked to capture and refresh voices from Chicago, Detroit, and New York producers.
 
Tovar is a Latinx househead from Los Angeles, CA. His style is inspired by Soul, Disco, and Afro House. With admiration and respect for the pioneers of Chicago and Detroit house music, his sets invigorate and romanticize classic house. Tovar heads and curates ‘Otherly Love,’ a quarterly mix series thick with thumpin’ love songs and other soulful oddities.
 
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Track List:
1.     Riverfront – Kevin Reynolds (Jon Dixon Remix)
2.     Move 4WRD – Jon Dixon
3.     Slide it in – Kai Alcé
4.     Movin’ on – Lady Monix
5.     Reach Up – Luis Radio
6.     Cayama – Stacy Kidd
7.     Stay – Giuliano Lomonte
8.     Begging Bread (Tucillo Remix) – H2H (Chez Damier & Ben Vedren)
9.     The Power – Callisto
10.  Santa Barbra – Claude Young
11.  Beautiful People – Sakro
12.  My Old Friend – Kerri Chandler
 
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Performed at ~ Anemone ~ DTLA Nov. 3, 2023.

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This year I had the pleasure to deejay one of my favorite monthly House events: Made to Move . Aside from their consistency, a rarity in Los Angeles, I admire their inclusivity and diversity in the House music they spotlight. I'm honored to have made to list (;

Listen to this re-recording of Tovar’s set from Made to Move on February 8, 2024 starring NAYGOD and Made to Move residents. 

You know what to expect: soulful, jazzy love music.

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Sundials ft. Nathan Haines - Brawther

b1 Radiance - Mike Huckaby

Forms of Love - Sound Process

From a Slice to a Draw - John Tejada

Long Time - Inland Knights 

Self Control - Wave Particle Singularity 

Flavors ft. Wes Maples (Club Mix) - Sable Blanc

Rental VHS - No Time

You Belong to Me - Sakro 

Medicated Skin Cream - Playin’ 4 the City

Watch Them Come (Green Velvet Remix) - Men From the Nile

Million Dollar Feeling - Session Victim

Cayama - Stacy Kidd

TOVAR - Made To Move 2/8/24

selector and curator. 
est. los.angeles, 2000s?


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