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Funky Beats Bands and Soundsystems

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For this weeks Free Thick Friday Extra Medium has cooked us up a thick bodied remix of a classic by Biz Markie. This one goes out to all the ladies mans out there. 

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Biz Markie - Just A Friend (Extra Medium Remix)

It's time for Free Thick Friday #4. You know the deal we give you a free download of the biggest and thickest tunes in exchange for your sweet, sweet data. 

For this weeks Free Thick Friday our favourite chunk hunk WBBL has cooked us up a spicy swinging bass house dance floor beast. It's so damn good it's almost kinda yucky, ya know? 

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Taken from the album "Dub addict showcase" #1 Pilah feat Zig Zag . 
Dubondub/Sounds Around december 2012

Struggle

Tous les mois, Musical Echoes vous propose deux sélections 100% vinyles : l’une roots/digital et l’autre reggae/dub/stepper, plus actuelle. Ce mois-ci, c'est Albah du sound system provençal Welders Hi Fi qui prend le contrôle des platines!
Le selecta nous offre une solide sélection reggae/dub en laissant les tracks et leurs versions tourner jusqu'à leur terme et conclut par une méchante dubplate de Sama Renuka!
Run it Albah ! 

Tracklisting : 

1-Carl Meeks/ Chazbo meets Jah93 :"War cry/dub"-  Roots temple, 1

2-African simba : "Dem no love Jah/dub" - Bababoom, 12''

3-Ras Tweed : "Kingdom rise/dub" - Salomon Heritage LP

4-Johnny Clarke : "Sip it up" - Sip a cup LP showcase

5-Twinkle Brothers: "Jah I' - Twinkle Music 7''

6-Junior Dread : "Rise / dub"- Gorgon Sound 12''

7-Jah Melodie/Slimmah sound Love Fire burning / dub - Bush and Shadow 7''

8-African simba: "Poverty" - King Shiloh 12''

9-Iyah Binghi: "Praise him" - Black legacy 12''

10-"Naturally Flute cut" - Amoul Bayi Records 12" (Naturally/I'n'I EP)

11- Shaky Norman Roots/Ista Posse : "Roots Meskel Melodica"

12-Sama Renuka/Welders HiFi meets Drumsound : "Forgiveness" (Dubplate).

Au mois prochain pour un nouveau mix dub! 

Musical Echoes reggae/dub/stepper selection #7 (avril 2015)

Possibly the first ever band to promote the joys of gardening, food and sustainability through dance music, West Australian ‘ecological edutainers’, Formidable Vegetable Sound System bring you their latest single, ‘You Are What You Eat’- an infectiously bouncy electroswing track all about... Dirt!

Featuring Michael Barker (ex John Butler Trio/Black Sorrows) on drums, Mal Webb on horns, Kylie Morrigan on strings, Charlie Mgee on ukulele & vocals and produced by award-winning Melbourne electronic producer, Spoonbill, 'You Are What You Eat' explores the never-ending connectedness of the food-chain in the band's unique style of 'biodynamic-organic ukulele-electroswing'.

Soon after the track was released, it was picked up and shared by none other than the UN, who used it to celebrate the closing of the 2015 International Year of Soils - the kind of thing that could only happen to this one-of-a-kind band that have toured the world for three years performing brass-soaked ukulele electroswing songs about plants, peak-oil and permaculture.

More info at: www.formidablevegetable.com.au

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You Are What You Eat - Single

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Formidable Vegetable Sound System - You Are What You Eat (Radio Edit)

Down to Earth is a meeting place between the electronic music and the tribal sounds of the whole world, the real laboratory of sound interbreedings. This new mix is dedicated to all the slow Organic Techno lovers with tempo between 90 to 100 bpm.
Huge respect to all the usual spiritual suspects for their amazing music. 
Close your eyes, feel the vibe and enjoy the journey!

______Tracklist______
1. Peter Power & Bronze Savage : Peregrine Sun (@peterpower)
2. Matanza ∞ Oceanvs Orientalis :  La Luna y el Lobo (Jhon Montoya Expedition)
3. Nato : llusions (@nato)
4. Radiohead - I Will (Santi Edit) (@santi)
5. Dj Nirso : Lluvia (@djnirso)
6. M.RUX : Djoungou (@mrux)
7. Nicola Cruz : Bruxo (JAJA Remix)(@jaja)
8. Nu : Drug (@nu)
9. Lhasa de Sela : Anywhere On This Road (MiRET Edit) (@miret)
10. EXZ : Andada (@exz)
11. Polo & Pan : Canopée (@polopan)
12. Spaniol : Rio Japura na paulicéia (@spaniol)
13. Azamat vs Buika : Mamita (Live Reshape)(@azamat)
14. Lum : Toй  (@lum)
15. Nicola Noir : Stories (@nicolanoir)
16. Alton Miller & Amp Fiddler : When The Morning Comes (rampue Remix) (@rampue)
17. Voodoohop ft. JPATTERSSON : Protetores & Orixás (JPATTERSSON Trumpet Edit)(@jpattersson)
18. Ornette & Dupree : Crazy Junker (M.RUX EDIT)

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Down To Earth

Track 2 of 6 from the our new EP: July

Summer bangers recorded in Devon, UK.
Mastered using solar power

For Spotify/Beatport etc: donjohnston.fanlink.to/july

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Don Johnston & Captain Flatcap -  Rising Ft. Mazrah

Deep, slow pulsing basslines carry the exotic cargo of sound; pretty and gritty instrumentation, the ululation and trill of womens' traditional vocal techniques, and the swoop of mens' choruses.  North African rhythms shuffle and sway beneath the cresting timbre of taught, bluesy guitars, purposeful sintirs and the cascade of Malian harps (ngonis). Hand-claps and qraqebs (double-ended metal "castanets") chatter  hypnotically around the deep, definitive low end which craft the ethos of this 60-minute journey across the desert cultures of Mali, North Western Sahara, Morocco and Algeria.

Mad respect to friends - esteemed producers - Sabo, Akis, Rafa & Jack for their relentless celebration of transglobal groove and tunes which contributed to this mix:

https://soundcloud.com/solselectas
https://soundcloud.com/akizzbeatzz
https://soundcloud.com/klikandfrik
https://soundcloud.com/ackssek
https://soundcloud.com/destroydisco

The Tuareg inhabit the Saharan regions of North Africa - Niger, Mali, Libya, Algeria and Burkina Faso. From Wikipedia: The origins and meanings of the name Tuareg have long been debated. It would appear that Twārəg is derived from the broken plural of Tārgi, a name whose former meaning was "inhabitant of Targa", the Tuareg name of the Libyan region commonly known as Fezzan. Targa in Berber means "(drainage) channel".[20] Another theory is that Tuareg is derived from Tuwariq, the plural of the Arabic exonym Tariqi.[10] 

And from: https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/tuareg/ Tuareg is an Arabic term meaning abandoned by God. They call themselves Imohag, translated as free men. 

No one knows the true origin of the Tuareg, where they came from or when they arrived in the Sahara. Reputedly of Berber descent, the language of the Tuareg is Tamachek, with their own script known as Tifinagh, thought to have ancient Libyan roots. Their numbers are unclear, but estimates run between 300,000 and 1 million. The Tuareg were recorded by the Greek historian Herodotus in the 5th Century BC.
 
The most striking attribute of the Tuareg is the indigo veil, worn by the men but not the women, giving rise to the popular name the Blue Men of the Sahara, or Men of the Veil. Men begin wearing a veil at the age 25.

DRAGONFLY - INDIGO PEOPLE (DESERT BLUES - NORTH  AFRICAN GROOVES)

Easy Anthem VIP Mix ★★ Preview Clip ★★

Global Bass mix for the global lock down that we are all living through.  Time for some solo or group boogie time with the family at home to make life feel better and richer.  Exercise is key to keep us sane when cooped up after all.  Glad to be hiding out on our little island in the Salish Sea as everything goes down, and sharing the view from here in the pic.  Hope you are all safe, sane, and healthy as the madness continues on...

Global Lockdown - DJ Eliazar

Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/djdragonfly/tumbleweed-house-prairie-blues

Part 3: https://soundcloud.com/djdragonfly/tumbleweedsoul

Part 4. https://soundcloud.com/djdragonfly/dragonfly-the-tumbledown-blues
Today I crafted this pretty 'n gritty downtempo journey of blues and bass meets Folktronic Americana: Music meandering like the Mississippi and swampy like the bayou,  this grimy grip of downtempo speaks from a snatch of six-string, a chatter of banjos, lonesome  voices and pondering bass lines...

Mad props to all friends/artists on this mix. Please find them, listen to them, support them.
>>>>>>>>>TRACKLISTING:
@Moontricks - Mountains
@Dirtwire - When the Levee Breaks (ft. Sidecar Tommy https://soundcloud.com/sidecartommy)
@Smoovi - Blue Bulbs
@Friend. - New Familiar
https://soundcloud.com/telmini Canned Heat - Going Up The Country (Telmini Edit)
https://soundcloud.com/ecklecticmick King Chubby meets Ecklectic Mick - Keep On (Mississippi Swamp Mix) -
https://soundcloud.com/beat-fatigue - Thongs  Strings 
https://soundcloud.com/oxaka - The Saz
@Kr3ture - Anthropocene
@Dirtwire - Damn Rooster
https://soundcloud.com/the_widdler - Outlaws
https://soundcloud.com/nomagikmusic - Daphne BlueBird & AkizzBeatzz - Who Will Comfort Me (cover: Melody Gardot)
@Gangstagrass - O Death 
@KairoKingdom - Take Me Higher (RDR2)
@ZackaRose - You should have a living
https://soundcloud.com/elmagomusic Anin Misone - Nobody's Fault (EL MAGO EDIT)

DRAGONFLY - HOMEBOUND BLUES (LONGING & LOCKDOWN)

After one year of playing this edit in my liveset, inspired by this masterpiece, I decided to release it finally for "The International Jazz Day".


Original by Louis Amstrong - St James Infirmary

Louis Amstrong - St James Infirmary (shimon edit)

A lil' jump up flip of one of my favourite swing n bass tunes that you've probably heard me drop in my sets a lot recently. Big ups to Extra Medium for giving me permission and sending over stems.

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Extra Medium - My House (Dysfunction Remix)[Free DL]

Don't Judge A Song By Its Cover

Brain Stew

Welcome to the frontiers of experimental night music...

Huge respect and support to all the producers and labels in this mix.
Powered by Shanti Planti, Merkaba Music, Gravitas Recs, Muti Music 
and many more... 

Mixed by Khalil.m in Montreal - December 2020

⋘ ────── ∗ ⋅◈⋅ ∗ ────── ⋙

@mechanical-pressure- Cobra Dance
@alxzndr-1 - Lei Shen
@davidstarfire - Lapis (ft. Shri) (An-ten-Nae remix)
Shankara - Salvus
@nextrotrvp - El Khalifa (Everlake remix)
@brooklynfire /Thomas Anthony - Tantric
@temple-step-project - Gracias Gracias (Dysphemic remix)
@gravitas-recordings / Morillo - Booty
@weiyushen - Alien Language
@an-ten-nae - Way Up (Original Mix)
@chriskomus - Ventral Tegmental
@symbolico - Tribal Future
@muti / Lost Ones - Pura Vida 
@landswitcher - Headwork
@quanta-uk - Interstellar
Shankara - Dunes
@kalyascintilla - Manazanita (Drumstep Mix)
John Baptiste & Sam Wise - Contact
@staunch-1 - The Menace
@wacamaya - Mazatecorum (Original Mix)
@twerkingclassheroes - Vanakkam
@desertdwellers - Dreams within a Dream (Halfred Remix)
@wacamaya - Moon Station (Original Mix)
@pedrabranca - Masala Beatz
@gumiproject- Flowing Water (feat. Pintosphere) 
@im-the-real-tazerr - Vio Gitano
@subconscious-music - Ultra Spiritual
@grouchnz - God is God 
David Starfire - Turn It Up
@gramatik - Aymo_feat__Talib_Kweli_Original_Mix
Middle East (Original Mix) 
@govindamusic - Cobra Style
@chamberlainyeah - Akhet
@duttymoonshine & Captian Flatcap - Outro

The Gypsy Stepper VI

Rizon Live | Quetek
DJ | Producer | Live Performer
Doubsquare Records (UK) | Locally Hosted (AUS) | Speakeasy Electro Swing (AUS Promoter)

From the heart of Far North Queensland’s underground music scene, Rizon Live (aka Quetek) has spent over 20 years shaping soundscapes and igniting dancefloors with his high-energy, genre-bending performances. A true sonic craftsman, he seamlessly blends Psytrance, Drum & Bass, Garage, Electro Swing, and Jungle, creating immersive experiences that take audiences on a journey through sound.

Two Worlds, One Vision:
🔹 Psytrance | Doubsquare Records (UK)
As a Doubsquare Records DJ and live act, Rizon represents the label’s deep, hypnotic, and psychedelic sound, delivering driving basslines, ethereal textures, and explosive drops. His sets are a fusion of precision production and raw energy, making him a key figure in bringing Doubsquare’s global Psytrance movement to Australian dancefloors.

🔹 Multi-Genre Fusion | Locally Hosted & Speakeasy Electro Swing
Beyond Psytrance, he is a master of musical fusion, weaving Drum & Bass, Electro Swing, Garage, and Jungle into a high-energy blend of underground sounds. With a deep respect for both modern bass culture and vintage-inspired music, he bridges eras and styles in ways few can. Whether it’s a soulful Speakeasy set or a hard-hitting festival showcase, Rizon delivers an experience that’s both unique and unforgettable.

Irise – The Psytrance Live Experience
As a core part of Doubsquare Records, Rizon co-founded Irise, a live Psytrance act with multi-instrumentalist Izak Scott. More than just DJing, Irise brings Psytrance to life, incorporating live guitar, percussion, saxophone, vocals, and FX into its performances.

With Izak’s fluid, improvisational harmonics and Rizon’s deep electronic mastery, Irise has become a defining feature of Doubsquare’s label showcases in Australia. Alongside fellow Doubsquare artists Miss Jade (Victoria) and Sharkra (New Zealand), the team is setting a new standard for hybrid Psytrance performances and showcase sets at festivals and club nights alike. Artists will be on tour in Australia and New Zealand this year—stay tuned!

Collaborators & Projects
Rizon is deeply connected to the underground music movement, working alongside some of the most innovative artists in the scene:

🎸 Izak Scott 
– Guitarist, saxophonist, percussionist & live performance partner in 
Irise and Jungle Bruthas 

🎷 Eliazar & Don Mescal – Founders of the Speakeasy Electro Swing movement, blending jazz-era sounds with modern bass music

🔊 Doubkore (Doubsquare Records) – Label collaborator and Psytrance force, pushing underground sounds globally

🎛️ Flowtek | Quetek (Locally Hosted Project) – A hybrid project fusing world beats, experimental electronic, and instrumental collaborations

🎤 Jesse Radja & DJ Martian – Co-creators of Xion Project, a live psy-music act integrating futuristic dj sets, with live instrumentation, Scratch DJ mastery, electric guitar and Vox.
🎙️ Wikermen (w/ DJ Martian) – A live vocal & DJ duo, crafting raw, high-energy performances
🎤 Soundbugz – A collaborative project founded by Dwayne Banham (Player One) with Wittika Net, evolving from Hip Hop to Glitch Hop and experimental beats, featuring Emcee Celestial Serpent and Systematical (aka Mr. P).

Beyond the Decks: A Force in the Scene
Rizon is more than just a DJ—he’s an architect of the underground, actively involved in event production, artist mentorship, and festival support through Locally Hosted Australia. Working alongside local promoters, festival crews, and community groups, he plays a major role in strengthening Australia’s independent music scene.

He has performed and worked behind the scenes at some of the region’s most notable festivals and events, including:

🎪 Shine On Gimuy Festival, Kuranda Roots Festival, Orin Aya, NYX Festival, Roots Fest, Berlin Calling, Grass Is Greener, Festival Cairns, and Port Douglas Carnivale.

After a 10-year network and development era in Victoria, Rizon returned to Cairns to perform at the 2012 Solar Eclipse Festival, marking a defining moment in his career. 
Since then, he has been a driving force in the revival and evolution of the Far North Queensland underground scene, supporting the next generation of artists and promoters while pushing boundaries as a performer and independent event curator.

Every Set, A New Experience
Whether delivering Psytrance label showcases, genre-bending festival sets, or live instrumental performances, Rizon continues to push the boundaries of underground music, keeping raw energy, deep musicality, and high-impact storytelling at the core of every show.

🔥 High-energy performances
🔥 Seamless genre fusion
🔥 Cutting-edge Psytrance & underground bass music
🔥 Live improvisation (VOX) & instrumental collaborations


2025 & Beyond
✅ Expanding Locally Hosted’s independent artist platform
✅ Bringing Doubsquare Records DJs & international talent to Australia
✅ Reviving vintage & bass-driven events with Speakeasy Electro Swing
✅ Supporting local promoters & festival teams
✅ Showcasing original Psytrance & multi-genre collaborations with 'Irise'


A Comment on Supporting Independent Music

"Mainstream streaming platforms don’t fairly compensate artists, which is why I choose to support independent music. As a freelance artist, I don’t rely on major streaming services— instead, you can find my music on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. I also support independent artists and labels by purchasing music through Beatport or directly from their websites or in person.

The industry is evolving, and I believe in a future where artists and producers are paid sustainably for their work. There are many networks and avenues out there—each to their own—but for me, it's about keeping the music and the artists at the heart of it all."

Global Lockdown - DJ Eliazar

Eli Hason

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