Southern Californian DJ & Producer @teakmakai spins together a loose selectors mix of tantalising curiosity, flexing his quirky and cool taste in tunes. ID crew listen up.

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What’s your ideal breakfast?
Strawberries, Blueberries, light toast with peanut butter, and a ton of water.

What was the first record (or CD) you ever bought?
My first record was GEN-Y - Saturn Flow

What’s your musical guilty pleasure?
I am in a serious bluegrass phase, exclusively practicing harmonica and banjo

Does your alias have a backstory?
No alias, my dad was a carpenter in Hawaii for many years and he used Teak wood a lot. Teak Makai Zachary is my full name.

What’s the best thing you’ve ever got for free? (not a gift/present)
Advice on seeing the bigger picture from a cab driver in Croatia

Do you have a party trick?
I can spin a ball on almost anything (my finger, pencil, spoon, etc)

What’s your current rotation of non-dance music?
Lots of 90’s boom bap with some late 70’s trippy rock, like The Police, Blue Oyster Cult, Rush

Where's your current favourite place(s) in the world (and why)?
There is still a lot of world for me to explore, but Peru was an amazing place to experience. Berlin will always be special as well, of course.

Any other passions besides music?
I am a crafty guy, I love to make things. I like to skate and snowboard, but it is all in the spirit of music. I rarely think of anything else

What’s something you’re proud of about yourself?
I was lucky and found out what I want to do for the rest of my life at a very young age, I have been doing it ever since.

Describe your Earworm mix
I have been wanting to do a mix like this for a long time. It is very experimental and abstract in transitions and BPM, which allows me to showcase different techniques than normal. There is a lot of mashing, scratching, and jumping between two turntables and two CDJs. This is a story I haven’t been able to tell yet, very humbled and excited for a chance to share.

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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra - Night Creature (Second Movement): Stalking Monster
Lulu Mushi - Moon Funk
Gil Scott-Heron - Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Earth Leakage Trip - The Awakening
Radio Trip - Schoolmaster’s Theme
Greyboy - Greys Groove
Vakula - Untitled
Unknown - Riders on the Storm
Thomas J., Krichen O. - Confidence
Teak Makai - (Unreleased)
S. Moreira - Empty Your Mind
Jimpster - Bad Hair Blues
Morcheeba - On the Rhodes Again
Esthero - O.G. Bitch
Frederic Chopin - 24 Preludes op. 28
Fila Brazillia - Heil Mickey
Teak Makai - The Dining Room

earworm027 ~ Teak Makai - 'Specifications'

Coming in for the second instalment of our mixtape series we have Spin @spinswivel - youngest brother and co-founder of Swivel. Curated in this mix is a diverse selection from Spin's collection, with the latter half providing a crescendo of dancefloor-inspired thumpers.

Clear Your Mind.

Swivel Mixtape 002 - Spin

Pleasure Club's very own BOBBY. returns to the label with a dancefloor record filled with the usual techno, breaks and trancey soundscapes he's quickly becoming known for.

Having been road tested at clubs and festivals across Europe this summer, this one is guaranteed to make the feet move and the body groove.

Space is the place <3

PREORDER: https://pleasureclubx.bandcamp.com/album/strange-fantasy-ep

PREORDER

A1. BOBBY. - STRANGE FANTASY (PCLUB018)

39 RECORDS w/ TONIO (DECI'BELLS)

Allow Interstellar Beats to extend your summer vibes and provide the perfect soundtrack for the UK's Indian summer with their euphoric minimal groove.

@interstellar-beats 
Buy: https://interstellarbeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-simulation-in-case-you-didnt-know-ib004

PREMIERE: Interstellar Beats - In Case You Didn't Know [Interstellar Beats]

Artist: Declan Ruadh
Title: Preludes
Track Title: Sephi
Label: Swivel Records
Cat #: SWIV001
Release date: 20.10.2023
Format: vinyl, digital

@declanruadh
@swivelrecords

Swivel proudly introduces one of the label's founders, Declan Ruadh for his debut EP 'Preludes'. This collection features music across a variety of styles, giving you a glimpse into his many influences. Immerse yourself in the rich textures of this 180g vinyl release, each track crafted for a unique moment.

grab your 12"

Premiere | Declan Ruadh - Sephi (SWIV001)

Every second wednesday of the month we're broadcasting live on @radio-grenouille 88.8 FM from 10PM to midnight ♫
First part is dedicated to fresh news from the shop selected by your fav host @eponym-0 aka Andreas. 
This month we wanted to share some tracks that caught our attention from Caustica, Miles, AP, Mataemon aka @tolgafidan, @hearthug, 2 great releases on @chatnoirfr with our dear friend Alich and @cruzorozco and finally this amazing reissue from @break-3000.
Last hour is brought to you by Léonard Perret aka @leloupmusic taken from his DJ set at Nostromo, France ♥

➔ All the releases are available on our website: www.mindtrip-records.com/collection/1/news
Peace!

Radio Grenouille - It's A Triiip! 11/10/2023 w/ Le Loup

The third edition of our mix series. Resident & Co-Founder Finn Nelson has carefully selected a mixture of his favourite records to take you on a journey. From house to techno and much more - enjoy.

./guestMix_v3.0 - Finn Nelson

https://bosconirecords.bandcamp.com/album/boscolp05-bosconi-stallions-vol-iii

@bosconi-records

Bosconi Stallions Vol.III

Premiere : Passarani - Bungy Bungy Bungy (BOSCOLP05)

YF 24’ EP. 1 - KALE

TRACKLIST:

1. Angels & Playas (0:00 - 2:56)
2. Luxurious Business (2:57 - 5:20)
3. Sunshine Morning ( 5:21 - 7:55 )
4. Midnight Playaz ( 7:56 - 9:58 )

Shoutout to Ark for helping me out to make this tape! 
Ark's Profile: https://arkrecordz22.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOUL_MANE
Free Drumkits: https://payhip.com/SoulMane

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Southside Industry | [Full Tape]

Label & Mixes 
a passion project by @whambolam

earworm027 ~ Teak Makai - 'Specifications'

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