What up IC cru! Been a minute - how you been? We took a little break to let that last mix marinate but we’re back with another for your discerning pleasure. This time around we’re excited to showcase a real UK OG who has been active in various guises over the years, flying the Balearic flag as a DJ, producer and connoisseur of fine choons in The Main Stem circa 2010 and lately with Midlands trio Wrekin Havoc, whose edits and original productions - both of which blur the lines of what is what - have been on rotation in my bag since they first stepped on the scene a few years ago. It’s Rob.J! Robert to his mum, when not up into the wee hours pushing rare track rips to his friends via online chat like some kind of strange drug dealer with incredible taste, has been hard at work with his WH mates Stu & Rich, working on new music seemingly nonstop and blowing minds at last year’s Rotation festival in the English countryside. 

Rob is truly taking us on a Balearic journey with heaps of impossibly rare tunes that sound like they were beamed from the White Island telepathically, mixed by the seat of his pants over a whopping 150 minute mix! Obscure 80s pop gems meeting late-decade dance music head-on, 90s breakbeats, Italo cheese, Spanish vocals dancing with guitar licks - one could be forgiven to think this was recorded poolside at Ku in ‘88!

Big thanks to Rob for contributing such an epic mix, we hope you love it like we do. May it soundtrack your Spring & Summer! 

Mike Bee
San Francisco
April 2025

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Rob.J (Wrekin Havoc) -  No Rules

Track List & BIO

Sum of its Parts : Hello High
Chaos CBD : Intercourse
Eddie C x LJ Simon : U Be Mine
Patapenka : I Feel You, I Love You
Mark Seven : My Caesar (The Message)
Jura Soundsystem : Udaberri Blues (Tapes Remix)
Frits Wentink : Shred Bread
East Coast Love Affair : Love of Mind
Frits Wentink : Rhythm & Blaze
George 808 : Sweet Spot
Captain Sky : Moonchild
Evans Pyramid : Never Gonna Leave You
Alex Kassian : Spirit of Eden
Jori Hulkkonen : Let Me Luv U (Musique Tropique)
Alex Kassian x Spooky : Orange Coloured Liquid
Quiroga : Cala Ventosa


A lifelong record collector with a deep-rooted love for music, DJing came as a natural extension of sharing that obsession. With over 35 years selecting, he’s played across the UK at parties like Got The Bug, Ultragroove, Jack Yer Boots Up, Balearic Social and Shades of Sound.

His style leans towards the exploratory: a fluid mix of Dub, House, Disco and Balearica; often shifting gears mid-set and finding unexpected links between tempos and moods.

eclectics mix - 181 | Scott Proper | May 2025 |

Welcome to the very first edition of Mór Mixes. We’re honoured to have the maestro Richard Sen provide us with an exclusive mix to kick off the series. 

In his signature style, he seamlessly blends downtempo, chug, disco and oddities — shifting between styles and moods with ease. Hit play and let Sen guide you through 2 hours of eclectic, leftfield listening, perfect for the summer. 

Richard joins us for our 1st birthday in Hang Dai on July 26th. Grab your tickets here: https://ra.co/events/2187749

Mór Mixes 001 - Richard Sen

PLASTIC FANTASTIC is very pleased to be relaunching the series with an exclusive guest-mix from Sanky Was Here.

For the uninitiated, would you please tell us a little bit about yourself?

‘Hola, my name is Sanky, I can't seem to shake a childhood nickname at 52..! Anyway, I grew up in Newcastle amongst some nerdy soul and jazz types which was kind of my first and probably last love. I live in Mexico currently’.

Can you provide some insights to your mix, its inspiration, location of recording, or perhaps a few words about some of the records you’ve included?

‘As I don’t have an address here, I spend a while building up (my record collection) either back in the UK or in NYC, and a few times a year I’ll rip them all. So the mixes take a while, but I like that it’s another ‘edit’ to what I really like longterm. I think this mix is genre-free and focused on mood. I do think of it as a mix of two halves, really focused around what’s in the bag for the summer, and with a few places I’m playing in mind. Just trying to send out some love and emotional connection. There's a couple of new discoveries and weird rarities, alongside some all-time winners that I just feel are good for a summer kick-off. Mama Milk (the 2nd track on the mix) just reminds me of some hazy Ibiza afternoons, and who would’ve thought there’s ANOTHER William Pitt record worth a late night dance too!’

Are there any upcoming projects you have in the pipeline which you would like to share?

‘Well, good question. Covid got me fiddling with Ableton and learning (failing!) to play some keyboards. I made a few sketches which I have told myself I should finish this year. It’s about as close to naive pop as you can get. I played some to a couple of people and they were more enthusiastic than myself about them for sure!
Other than that, playing a couple of festivals, the mighty Love International in Tisno/Croatia in July, and the We Out Here Festival in August.’

A big thanks to Sanky Was Here for providing this awesome mix for The Sunrise Mixtapes, and for taking time out to speak to us

Track ID requests @soundcloud.com/sankywashere 

Artwork courtesy of sankywashere.wtf

Sanky Was Here (Love International)

60min Guest Mix for Audio Vitamins (106.7FM Melbourne)

Lexx Mix for Audio Vitamins 08/08/25

Long time Dream Chimney contributor, DJ, Producer Dennis Kane is facing eviction and looking for support. https://gofund.me/7db0132b

We are hosting the original Disques Town podcast episodes and making them available to stream/download. Please consider donating to help Dennis. At the moment Dennis finds himself in a serious financial jam, and we are raising funds to help he and Roan stay in their home of 31 years.


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Originally Recorded Dec 2011

Party people we bring 2011 to a close with 2 great sets from our guests Max and Richard!


Tokyo resident and Jansen Jarden honcho Max Essa has been making music since the early 90's, he has produced tracks and remixes for labels like Paper, D-Vision, Bear funk, Nang and Tirk... His own solo work, Midnight Garden and Continental Drift feature not only his production work but his elegant guitar playing. (as does his remix of Apollo Heights!) Back to the Beach released from Continental Drift was a huge record and is emblematic of Max's cosmic and crisp production style. In addition to his playing and producing Max is also a serious DJ as his guest set here shows.

For more on Max peep:
http://soundcloud.com/max-essa and https://www.instagram.com/maxessa


UK underground legend Richard Sen's career spans over 20 years of DJ & production work. One of the first wave of serious UK train graf writers, Richard gained notoriety with his musical projects Padded Cell and Bronx Dogs. He has also done production and remix work for LCD Soundsystem, Bryan Ferry, Saint Etienne and The Jungle Brothers amongst others. Richard is an amazing DJ who's style has a dark soulful and psychedelic edge that comes through in the broad range of music he plays. (I had him play my birthday party, he's friggin awesome!) Richard also has a great edit series (w Cazbee), Mixed Blood Cuts.

For all things Richard go to:
http://soundcloud.com/senrichard and https://www.instagram.com/richard_sen_coma


Thanks for all the support this year, we are excited at DSGT, and we will have more great music and podcasts in 2012. Some heavy hitters coming up! Last but not least my thanks to Max Essa and Richard Sen for the friendship and great music.

Disques Town podcast: Episode 6: Max Essa & Richard Sen

Mix of the Week #600 is "Full Spectrum" by JAZ
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A very special 4 hour mix from JAZ to help celebrate our 600th Mix of the Week!  Fresh from his recent record digging sabbatical in Holland & Belgium, JAZ has brought back some monster gems to play for you! Follow @j-a-z-1 and  https://www.instagram.com/johnzahl.jaz/

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Trujilo's Mix September 2025

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Back to the dance floor with the second edition of the best kept, left or even forgotten remixes collection called "Secret Stash". This time, we bring back on the floor four hidden jams by label casuals and friends. From Balearic to punk techno vibe, combined by TYU, In Flagranti, Roe Deers, and Deserted Island.

Tracklist:

1. Deserted Island - Katunga (Tyu Ritual Remix)
2. Shkema - Singapūras (In Flagranti Remix)
3. Shurmin Nikita - Klevo Lapus (Roe Deers Dub)
4. Bojarchük - Force (Deserted Island Remix)

PREMIERE: Deserted Island - Katunga (Tyu Ritual Remix) [Good Skills]

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We’re not just a label, we’re a collective. Founded in 2015, with our first records dropping in 2017 Eclectics is about shared experiences and the music that binds us. Whether you were on the front lines of acid house or got your groove on with the Balearic beat, we're talking your language. 25 EPs and countless collaborations. We believe in the power of inclusivity and authentic creativity. Listen out for Grant Williams' "Resident Rockers" side project and his "Love Under Will" Radio Show on 1BTN. It's all connected.

eclectics mix - 181 | Scott Proper | May 2025 |

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