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Drone Time Podcast #032 | DJ Aakmael

For the next installment of our podcast series, we are more than pleased to welcome DJ Aakmael, who delivers on a one-hour mix filled of raw and deep house of the purist variety as per usual.

DJ Aakmael (aka Greg Stewart) is definitely not an ordinary deep house DJ/producer. The Richmond (VA) based artist is an absolute legend and storied DJ/producer who has got started behind the decks at the tender age of 16 doing parties, school jams, weddings, house parties, etc., playing everything from hip hop to r'n'b, house, classical, jazz, reggae and opera, and has been releasing records since the early 2000's (when all of the DJ magazines, radio and A-list DJs only paid attention to progressive, big-room, tribal house...), devoting his life to producing and curating some of the best house music the world has to offer and keeping the deep, soulful and raw house sound pure.

Whether it be educating the ears of countless listeners throughout his 20 years stint on WDCE 90.1 FM or representing the sound of Virginia on international labels, the American musician has done his part in keeping the fire of house music alive in the States.

Roughly 15 years into his craft and responsible for releasing heater and heater over the last decade for respected dance labels such as Second Hand Records, Nite Grooves, People of Heart, Uzuri, Scissor and Thread, Church, Freerange Records, Axe On Wax, Release Sustain, Kolour LTD, Hizou, Monologues Records, Dogmatik Records, Flumo/ANMA, as well as his own imprint UnXpozd Entertainment, DJ Aakmael is slowly, steadily making his mark on the lexicon of house and it seems like he is somehow only getting started and a bright future awaits him.

Aak has graced the dance floors of About Blank (Berlin), Fáklya Klub (Budapest), Good Room (NY), Bossa Nova Civic Club (NY), Output (NY), TBA (NY), MotorCity Wine (Detroit) and many more, and played alongside Frances Harris, DJ Spinna, DJ Sprinkles, Patrice Scott and Kai Alcé, just to name a few.

Enjoy this mix he exclusively delivered for us. A perfect blend of hard-hitting deep house instrumentals as well as smooth vocal tracks. We have a feeling this mix could just soundtrack the rest of your summer.

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Drone Time Podcast #032 | DJ Aakmael

Through the alias Music For Tourist, @chris-martinon’s sets are always sunny and catchy, just like the Latino sounds he favors. After having produced music for the fashion scene, he is now the host of the most summer-y show on Rinse.
Listen to Music For Tourist every 1st Monday of the month, from 14h to 16h [CET] on rinse.fr

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Drone Time Podcast #034 | Tommy Vicari Jnr

For this new instalment, we asked sir Tommy Vicary Jnr to join our family and he immediately served us a superb mix.

Mr. Vicari is a true veteran and also is one of the most gifted and productive producers out there, with countless tracks released that prove the independent sound of his productions. Releasing dozens of tunes every year while keeping up the quality, he's a truly unique figure in Sheffield and world's electronic music scene.

With releases on great labels such as Robsoul Recordings, Cabinet Records, Yay Recordings, Quality Vibe Records, OGE, Politics Of Dancing Records and many more, he proves  a true remarkable producer.

The mix you're going to listen contains broken textures and funky rhythms, all together finished up with raw beats. Simply designed for every musical fan. Enjoy!

Drone Time Podcast #034 | Tommy Vicari Jnr

Drone Time Podcast #033 | Amaré

Amaré brings an immense amount of benevolence into everything he does. Known to his immediate circle as a modern-day Marco Polo, he unites his cultural upbringing deliberately into his sets as a DJ.

Born in Trinidad & Tobago and raised there until his family departed the small island for the busy city of Hong Kong, he was able to grow in a culture that thrives on dance music (soca, dancehall, disco). His move to Hong Kong as a teen exposed his eyes and ears to various international sounds, via record shops, thus establishing a passion point for deep house.

As the owner and A&R of his strictly vinyl imprint, Sole Aspect, Amaré will fuse his appreciation for quality sound into each release on the label and showcase his admiration and respect for the artists featured. Sole Aspect is an artist first and forward-looking label, where evolved aspects vibrate at a purer, more loving frequency and assists you as a guide on your current sole journey.

With more than a decade of record collecting, Amaré invites you to join his musical journey. Just under 2 hours with his latest mix, featuring cuts from some of his favorite labels such as People of Earth, Neroli, Balance, NDATL, Sistrum, Moods & Grooves, In Dust We Trust, Wave Music and Deep Explorer to name a few. Deep soul exclusively packed for us.

Check out Sole Aspect by visiting www.soleaspect.com

Drone Time Podcast #033 | Amaré

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Dreamcastmoe w/ JAXX TMS - 190822

Toby Tobias was back in the studio today with 2 hours of ambient, reggae, trance, house and a few breaks. Listen back.

**For the first time in our 7 year history, we’re asking you, our listeners to help support and build a better Balamii. By subscribing monthly you can contribute to the future of Balamii and help us to continue to nurture our creative community. From as little as £3 a month you'll help cover the cost of generating thousands of hours of great radio and support up and coming artists. As thanks, you’ll receive a code for 20% off our merchandise (code sent 24-48hrs after you subscribe) as well as being the first to hear about our events. Our goal is to develop new features that improve our service and therefore build a better Balamii for our family of artists and listeners.**

Toby Tobias - November 2022

Drone Time Podcast #035 | Morgan

Originally hailing from Australia, Morgan's beginnings saw her experiment with hip hop, soul and disco. However, Morgan found her true calling in electronic and house music, listing in 2017 in Mixmag's 20 Artists rising from the underground and we definitely agree.
Nowadays she's a NYC based fresh talent, artist, producer and DJ known for releases on labels such as Budare, Sunday Money Music, Guy From Downstairs' GFD,  Loco Dice's Desolat imprint and for her collaborations with Guti on The Martinez Brothers' Cuttin' Headz. The latter, including a Dan Ghenacia and Chris Carrier remix, are expertly crafted tunes that vary from dancefloor focused tracks to more soulful and downtempo productions.

Beyond that, she's also one of the driving forces behind the infamous Golden Record NYC party series.

From the material she's supplied thus far, it's clear she has plenty of versatility to share.

Enjoy this 2-hour mix live recorded last August in Giovinazzo (Italy) for the last ENZIMI's night of the season.

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Another mixed bag of laidback sounds from Methods of Mellow, featuring old, new and forthcoming music from Mac DeMarco, Special Ed, Ross Hutchison and more.

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Methods of Mellow - February 2023

Generation Next & Butterbandz b2b mix for Tears of Joy on Radio 8000 (Feb 7th 2023)

SETLIST

Kyle hall - ghosten 
Patrice Scott - moments & concepts
Jay Daniel - thank you jay 
Dj QU - everybody’s dark
Alexi - growler
Delano smith - midnight hours
Fred p- it is what it is
Generation next - butterfly effect
Butterbandz - anarchy 
Round two - new day
Dario D’attis- Markus homm- fia
Blaze - lovelee dae
Reggie doles - universe speaks 
Glenn underground - Detroitism 
Aleqs notal - blessing
Ben Christensen - f zero demo 
Lash.xv
Round four- tiki man find a way 
Generation next - hot girls, cold beer

Generation Next & Butterbandz B2B mix for Tears of Joy

Cedar house party with Monchan

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dailysession with monchan @ The Lot Radio 09-07-2023

Adi Toohey at Le Bain, April 2017

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Thank You, 2017 playlist: https://goo.gl/4s6tcE

Adi Toohey at Le Bain

Italy's Gigi Testa was in town and ready to select versatile records from RH's versatile shop for a mix. Expect in this 1+ hour mix what Testa does best!

Gigi Testa channels his vast musical taste and knowledge in his own music. Influenced by many cultures and musical styles, he focusses on the deep, noticeably influenced by living legends as Joe Claussell, Ron Trent and Louie Vega. He runs his World Peace Music label and has collaborated with renowned vocalists Kenny Bobien and Joi Cardwell. 

This is the twenty-seventh in a series of Rush Hour Store mixes, where we invite our favorite artists and DJs to dig the bins and record us a mix on the spot. Click on the links below for more info on the featured tracks.

Harry Whitaker - Magic Ritual
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=72399
The Unlimited / Third World band - Give Me Love
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=98310
Dr Mary Sullivan Bain - Do You Know Black History
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=101184
DJ Dez - Brain
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=67596
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Expansions / A Chance For Peace - Flying Dutchman
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=103547
Night Force & The Tom Cats - Dance
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=100755
Vitamin E - Kiss Away
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105087
Dam Funk - Bounce
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105582
Rudolpho - Sunday Afternoon
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=102419
Ron Trent - The Tantra
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=103862
Senyaka - Bayonyonyoba
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=93526
Lando - Hutch 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=104893
Alma Negra - Sedowa 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=103849
Masalo (Forthcoming Rush Hour, tba) 	
Joe Bataan - Aftershower Funk 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83284
Glen Adams - A Beat For You
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=96650
G & D - G&D Edit 2 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=101084
Gigi Testa - Love Lights (We Need More dub mix) 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=90894

Store Mix 027 I Gigi Testa Digs Rush Hour

* INTERVIEW: https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-regularfantasy/

Olivia Meek is a Canadian producer who, perhaps contrary to your preconceived notions, has been steadily releasing music since the beginning of this decade. With her Regularfantasy project, Meek has been dialing in a potent blend of hypnagogic vocal house for years, even if she has only just begun to acquire the kind of wider support and gigging opportunities that, in this industry, are often reserved for each week’s “hot new thing”. 

Though opportunities have indeed seemed to follow her in the wake of 2018’s Sublets and Sunsets, Meek has stayed true to a signature style since at least 2013’s Slow Release—a release born of a time when many now-dormant 100% Silk artists were receiving more acclaim for similarly flavored work. 

Her recent work, like the rest of her catalog, shows a fluidity of approach often present in the work of close friend D. Tiffany, but her singing is what really separates her from her peers—in a “genre” often geared toward texture and vibe, Meek has continued to frequently deploy her voice as the focal point of her idiosyncratic sound. Meek spoke with us about her evolving approach to track-craft, her relationship with VST’s, and the the creative value of rice cakes in a frank, sincere interview featured below.

INTERVIEW

MIXED BY/ Regularfantasy

3 hours from one third of Love Above Record's, Dawn Again. Recorded live from Galah, early 2020. All vinyl xx 

soundcloud.com/dawn-again
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Love Above Mix 002 : Dawn Again

Drone Time Podcast #031 | Gigi Testa

We are thrilled to present a new mix from one of the most dynamic and promising talents to rise up through the ranks of spiritually deep and cosmically soulful electronic music in the last several years: Gigi Testa.

When you hear his name, you think about all the music hidden around the world.
DJ, producer and music collector, the Italian jazz, soul and cosmic funk purveyor Gigi Testa has been something of a phenomenon. He channels his vast musical taste and knowledge in his own music and sound that incorporates a myriad of elements, from house to disco and back again. Influenced by many cultures and musical styles, he focuses on the deep, noticeably influenced by living legends such as Joe Claussell, Ron Trent and Louie Vega.
He runs his World Peace Music label, where released deep house gems like "Rio Grande" and "Chango Chant", plus some other outstanding cuts including "Love Lights" and "Dream On", that have seen Gigi respectively collaborating with legendary vocalists Kenny Bobien and Joi Cardwell. 
Hidden behind the project Nibiru Humans inspired by Planet X, he experiences, instead, new futuristic sounds like "Space Entrance".
With Cut My Records, a limited 7-inch label, he continues his journey discovering and editing worldwide rhythms.
Last but not least, earlier this year, Gigi launched his new label, Freedom Dance, of which we had the pleasure of premiering "Is this the Future?".

As DJ, Gigi is resident at Basic Club, an audiophile venue in Napoli, but also performed around the world in some of the greatest avenues, performed for Boiler Room, appeared in Chicago on the bill for the Chicago House Music Festival afterparty, sharing a bill with Louie Vega, Joe Claussell and Ron Trent, and many many more.

Now fasten your belt and get ready for an amazing journey that will have your week properly started.

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Drone Time Podcast #031 | Gigi Testa

South Italy based collective Drone Time was founded in 2015 as an output to give away full-analog-random-weird-gems for free via Bandcamp.

Today, Drone Time is specialized in broadcasting and promoting forefront electronic music, finely selected by passionate artists and creative minds.
We are dedicated to creating a carefully curated platform on which local and international artists and labels can share their work, collaborate and discover new talents.

Manager: @sbamnotfound

Drone Time Podcast #031 | Gigi Testa

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