After growing up on the renegade scene of Montreal, Paul (alias como se DJ) moved to Brooklyn and founded the DIY party series RECESS with the intention of bringing a psy-forward sound he felt was missing in New York City. Inspired by forest raves and experimental dance music, he dreamt up his party with the desire to conjure the feeling of dancing in open nature with your friends. como se DJ’s sets strikes a balance of body- and heart-activating psychedelia. At once mischievous and emotional, he pulls in sonic elements of bass, deep techno, prog and electro, flirting with genre and groove, while maintaining a lush, blissed-out undercurrent. But this mix features a different sound for him: tender, melancholic, analeptic ambience.

1. How/why did you get into DJing?

I learned to DJ during COVID lockdown. I was living in Montreal, and I just had acquired my friend’s beaten up DDJ-400. I’d just moved into this new apartment where I’d host these ridiculous dinner parties with my “COVID bubble” of about 30 of my friends. Three or four days a week, I’d have everyone over for some truly insane meal, followed immediately by a house party. The handful of us who were beginner DJs would clang out some tunes and we’d all dance around til sunrise or until we got bored and then we’d do it all again <48 hours later. We all started out at varying levels of DJ adeptness, but through these dinner parties and occasional group DJ sessions, we all helped each other get better. It was beautiful; extremely surreal, but it worked wonders. 

2. What was the coziest gig you've been to/experienced and why?

Earlier this summer, I went back to Montreal to play this renegade party called Layer 05. That crew had been doing a bi-monthly party in the open at this wicked location in Longueuil, across the water looking into the city. It took place in this secluded forested spot right on the water, the dancefloor was a clearing in the woods, and you’d turn around and be staring at this old amusement park called La Ronde with the lights from the rides and from the city reflecting on the St. Lawrence River. After my set, two of my fav Aussies, LOIF and Sina, played some extremely wooky psychedelia (in proper Australian form) through the night into sunrise. It was my first time playing to a big crowd in the woods, and the vibes were perfection all night – it felt like a night at a festival: deeply joyous, intimate, and serene. 

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert/extrovert in the scene?

Without a doubt, I’d say I’m an extrovert in the scene. I always related to others over music. The kinds of music you are drawn to says a lot about you and your values. I go through phases of being obsessed with certain sounds/genres/DJs, and I’m endlessly curious and determined to meet others who happen to share my particular musical affinities as they change and grow with my taste. 

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out to forever, what would it be?

I’d have to go with “Swim” by Madonna, produced by William Orbit in his idiosyncratic triphoppy, dreamy, and deep style. It’s a masterpiece and – in my opinion – far too underrated. It’s groovy, sultry, and a bit darker for Madonna than her usual sound. (Honorable mentions: Protection, by Tracey Thorn & Massive Attack; The One to Wait, by CCFX; We Float, by PJ Harvey.)

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig? Do you have any special remedies/mental/physical prep?

It’s gig-dependent, but I like to spend the day before the gig alone, listening through sets of the other artists on the bill. I like to get a sense of their sound and use that to figure out how my set / timeslot will fit into the flow of the evening. I like to arrive on the earlier side to see how the night unfolds, and so I get a sense of the crowd and what they’re vibing with. I’m very conscious of the progression of a party and I want to make sure I play something that feels event-appropriate, while taking things in unexpected directions.

Cozi

CoziMix 15 : como se DJ

Sydney based DJ Roadkill Ragu links back many of his past doofish experiences over the past couple years in Europe. Drawing influence primarily from experiences at IFM festival, Draaimolen, and pe:rsona, this mix jumps between Electro, E.B.M, Tekno, Breaks, and more. 

~~~~Tracklist~~~~

Ricco - Torq 
Ninechecker - Turn My Lungs To Ice  
Gamma Intel - Panthera Leo 
Chino (L.F.T Remix) - Bismuth
 False Persona - Sneak Dissin'
 Androne (A Strange Wedding Hypergravity Remix) - Abducted By Aliens 
 Axefield - Slug
 Neri J - Child Stay Wild 
 re:ni - BURSTTRAP  
Kick21 - Process by Witch 
Aloha - Granulate  
Jörmungandr - Root Mender 
Jeans - Teen Crush  
Axefield - Chemistry
 Ruby My Dear - Calx

Listen to more of Roadkill Ragu:
https://soundcloud.com/roadkillragu

Doof Spawn 007: RoadKill Ragu  - Scents of Speed and Ciggies

A Sunday selection of braindance music to dream to by nugget

@nuggetbln is a Berlin-based selector and DJ, part of the !K7 Family and resident at recently-founded Leipzigclub space Duqo. He co-runs a DIY tape label and irregular event series called for_m. 

Strongly influenced by his taste for the unusual and complex, expect the unexpected from his selections.

www.instagram.com/nuggetbln 

Canino FM | Nugget | 22 December 2024

Sounds from Detroit by Sähkö Recordings' Tommi Grönlund. 

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Outsiders: Sähkö Recordings w/ Tommi Grönlund @ Kiosk Radio 05.04.2025

Recording from basic chanel & OL drift's opening b2b set for the Alrowwad Arts Centre fundraiser with Late Night Shopper, Pain Management, Goodness and Untitled 909 at Ormside Projects in December 2024. 

To find out more information and support the Alrowwad Arts Centre, head to their website here: https://alrowwad.org/?lang=en 

@basicchanel
@ol_drift

Untitled 909 Podcast 220: basic chanel b2b OL Drift (live from Ormside Projects)

spiralling, naturally is a monthly residency from London-based DJ basic chanel. For this month's edition, basic chanel invites Dj wiggles onto the show for a long-awaited back-to-back following their show together for Dj wiggles' kinetic Netil Radio slot last year - a year ago almost to this date. 

@djwiggles
@netil-radio

netil radio ~ spiralling, naturally 011 w/ basic chanel & dj wiggles (21 05 2025)

Accidental Meetings resident and Bristol-based i-sha plays styles grounded in the dubwise principles of negative space, physical pressure and adventurous sonics, drawing on selections with abrasive noise and thunderous rhythms as much as delicate mantras and plaintive phrases.

@i_sha_vaz  


“Shadow Verse w/ i-sha” [28.05.25]

One half of DJ duo Hagva and a key member in the Evolvere Crew, Not Mass's approach to DJing focusses on deep textures, layered sounds, and intricate drum patterns, which help build immersive atmospheres and keep the journey engaging.  

@notmass

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘝𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘯 𝘌𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯. 

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𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 / 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 / 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲?
Antonio, He/Him , Milan (Italy)

𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘅
This mix explores weird and experimental drum patterns. I wanted to create a journey through dark and weird rhythms that challenge the usual beat structures and that typically characterise my DJ sets. The drums are always different, sometimes off the beaten path, creating varied dynamics—moments that are upbeat as well as static, trippy moments—giving the entire set a mysterious and intense atmosphere. In my DJ sets, I like to bring together all the music and genres that have influenced and shaped my musical path over time.

So, thanks to Dj wiggles for the invite :)

𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰?
I was lucky to grow up in a family where music has always been a priority. I’m grateful to my parents for passing down this passion to me. My first approach to music was through acoustic drums—my father is a drummer and my mother took singing lessons. For me, playing drums was a moment of freedom, a way to vent, but also a love-hate relationship. I remember that at some point, I couldn’t express myself the way I wanted or with the people I wanted. 
Over the years, I got closer to the clubs in my area, and my love for the DJ figure was immediate. For several years, I lived in Puglia, my hometown, where I took my first steps as a DJ. Those were beautiful years, full of learning and hard work and research, all to start playing in clubs and illegal parties eheh

𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲?
Right now, I think the music scene in Milan is one of the most prolific and solid in Europe. There are so many high-level artists, each with their own background and unique sound. Moving here was a turning point for me since the beginning, I’ve felt motivated and inspired by all the artists I’ve connected with. I believe growing in an environment where the scene is this strong and innovative is essential for any artist.
That said, one of the biggest issues in the city right now is the lack of spaces to play, perform, and organize parties. Prices are also insanely high, which makes it really hard to access and self-fund events. What we’re doing is a form of resistance..we have a mission, and we need to keep it alive.

𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
Textured - Percussive – Trippy

Full interview available via our substack: https://allmovingobjects.substack.com/p/kinetic-mix-039-not-mass-weirdscape

kinetic mix 039: not mass "weirdscape drums"

We could not imagine a more fitting Podcast Series contribution to soundtrack the peak of our of summer than this lush dubby mix recorded by the New York via Chicago DJ & productress Eden Aurelius 🦋

Back in April last year, the inaugural record on the Glaswegian label co:clear lands in the crates at Phonica Records and it steals the show. It was the debut release by Eden Aurelius titled ‘Plateau’ with it’s soft-edged downtempo take on dub techno dancing through clouds of ambient textures and perfectly embodying that netherworld in between ambient and dance music that is the beating heart of Introspective Electronics. Over a year later, we are so grateful and proud to have Eden feature on our Podcast Series with this stunning hour-long recording 💕

Nothing else to do now but to plunge into the dubwise depths of this magick mix where tender energy ebbs and flows in the spaces between not-quite-ambient and not-quite dance. It’s in the liminal space of the soft cracks in between. Aren’t you curious to hear? ✨

Sounds by @edenaurelius
Visions by @marcomaldarella

Buy Music Club: https://www.buymusic.club/list/ie-podcast-series-54-eden-aurelius

TRACKLIST

Rhauder & Paul St Hilaire - No News (Assemblage Mix)
Purl - Hollow 
Attila Jahanvash - Morning Glory 
Rod Modell - Body Sonic
Illuvia - Khalani
The Urban District - 100.2
Purl - Saraide
DT-90 - Kone 
Alex Humann - Recovery Passage 
Rhythm & Sound - Aerial 
Electric Birds - Stem 
DJ Paradise - Ssumo
Fonica - 1899-12-31
Off The Sky - Cumulae Movement

Podcast Series 54 | Eden Aurelius

"roughly techno"

Reach out through mammo.works@gmail.com for DJ enquiries.

(66m06s)

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Portals - Astral VIP & laud - 10 Jul 2025

🌀🐸~ Exploring the dream rave space for an imaginary time and place ~ 🐸🌀 

Spawning (mostly) every second Monday.

Curated by:

@soundslikeru
@mattticehurst
@roadkillragu

Doof Spawn 007: RoadKill Ragu - Scents of Speed and Ciggies

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