For an understanding of the past, you have to look to the future – or was it the other way round? No matter how you want to put it, some things are an aesthetic choice, and the meaning of style does not necessarily go hand in hand with the latest fashion fad or an incurable retromania. Chinaski’s debut (album under that name) on Running Back seems predestined to resume these discussions. Drenched in sepia colors and faded VHS tapes memories, fed by a science-fiction that never became a fact, essentially made with the ultramodern instruments of yesteryear (see back cover for further reference) that became redundant through their own relatives and a need to ensure efficiency (time, space, money), it’s either concept art, an ode to Disco Piu, a post card from the early days of Frankfurt’s Dorian Gray or the search and itch for a time machine.

All of the debate above is rendered useless by the title though: No Pop, No Fun! And those are the main musical reference points here: instrumental pop that you can dance to, pastel melodies that stick with you and fun frequencies. Downtempo ballads for video game characters in love meet cabriolet anthems and scooter songs. Perfectly composed and carefully made.

If John Hughes would have ever aspired to make a high school movie set in a post-apocalyptic Italy: this is what the score would probably sound like. 

No Bomba
No Fun House
No Don’t Look Now
No Being Boring
No Island Magic
No Fix Me Up
No Air Condition
No Fly High Again

		No Pop
		No Fun

A3 Chinaski - Don't Look Now

Linger For A Moment Episode 01 - bavedacon 15.12.22

Tutto Va Bene In Dietzenbach (b2b W/nd_baumecker)

Epilog002 a Marc Philipp - Rezo

Cinthie - Musique For Discothèques EP
A1 Cinthie - Won't u take me
A2 Cinthie - Piano Heaven
B1 Cinthie - Masterplan
B2 Cinthie - Piano heaven (St. David remix)

In classic Cinthie fashion, this EP has the Berlin-based artist explore various sides of house music, starting with the vocal cut ‘Won’t u take me’. Lush pads, shuffling snares and a dreamy female vocal work together to bring a warm and classy house track with a clear nod to 90’s US house, but with its feet firmly rooted in the present.

Musique for Discothèques EP

Cinthie - Won't u take me

Another fun weekend in Dietzenbach ended with another mix...

1. Al Wootton - Vitus - Optimo Music
2. Harry Romero - Scatter (Original Mix) - Play It, Say It
3. Kenny Hawkes & Louise Carver - Play The Game (SG Sweep Dub) - Music For Freaks
4. Mood II Swing Productions pres. Wall Of Sound - 8 Ways To Knock Down A Wall - Eightball
Records
5. Konrad Ritter & NEPH - Bring It Home (Dave DK Classic House Cut) - Unreel Records
6. Masters At Work - Virus Ruff Mutes (Sax Dub) - MAW Lost Tapes
7. Gallegos - Lushed Out (Ian Pooley Remix) - Aurore 404
8. Kevin Yost, T.Markakis - Messing With My Soul (T.Markakis Remix Extended) - I! Records 9. Damiano Von Erckert - The Story - Life At Robert Johnson
10. GIDEÕN - Storytime - Homo-Centric
11. Scan 7 - The Best Is Yet To Come - Heist Recordings
12. Marquis Hawkes feat. Jocelyn Brown - I’m So Glad - Houndstooth
13. Bibio, Olivier St.Louis - S.O.L. feat. Olivier St.Louis (81810 Remix) - Warp Records
14. Kevin Yost & Peter Funk - Trust - I! Records
15. Frits Wentink - Discosizer - Royal Oak
16. Ben Westbeech - Falling (Deetron Paradise Vocal Remix) - D:vision Records
17. UC Beatz - Free feat. Tour-Maubourg - Heist
18. Soul Magic & Ebony Soul, Ann Nesby - Get Your Thing Together (Soul Magic Funk Dub) -
Purple Music
19. Bella Boo - Get Away (We Love House Remix) - Studio Barnhus
20. The Big Crunch Theory - What To Say (Roman Flügel Remix) - Versatile Records 
21. Elektra - Rave Mantra (Thee Church Ov Acid House Remix) - Pudel Produkte

Ancora Tutto Va Bene in Dietzenbach (b2b w/Francesco Menduni)

Close your eyes and imagine walking into a small, welcoming, and cozy venue, where every guest becomes part of an extended family. The vibrant lights, laughter, cheers, and pulsating bass blend into a harmonious symphony, enveloping everyone in a carefree celebration of pure euphoria. That's how Francesco Menduni's sets at Kantine feel like!

https://soundcloud.com/cecco-1

Hailing from the heart of Frankfurt, Francesco Menduni has mastered his craft under the guidance of the city's rawest House legend. Francesco's carefull selection and infectious smile effortlessly unite dancefloors, creating an atmosphere as if everyone were old friends. No stranger to sharing the decks with legendary names like Heiko MSO, Chez Damier or nd_baumecker, Francesco's humility and solid foundation have led to unforgettable impromptu B2B sessions.

Having graced the decks of major German venues like Blitz, Kantine, Hafen, Panorama Bar, and Tokonoma Club, Francesco's reputation as a maestro behind the decks is indisputable. Join the euphoria, let Francesco magic unfold and unites!

Gathering from Home Vol.3: Francesco Menduni

Solo mix at Francesco Menduni's home from July 15th.

It was boiling hot, we had a few drinks, the vibe was whatever and I just pressed record..

Enjoy!

TRACKLIST:

1. Sydney Blu - Underground Vibrations
2. PPJ - Dropi Dropa
3. Carl Craig presents Psyche - From Beyond (Seth Troxler Remix)
4. Brandt Brauer Frick ft. Mykki Blanco - Act One (Nathan Melja Remix)
5. DJ CENT ft. Ken Collier - Coming To Heaven
6. LADYMONIX - Welcome 2 My House
7. Robotman - Do Da Doo (Hard House Dub)
8. Kevin Reese Saunderson - Bassline (Original Mix)
9. Whirlpool Productions - Fly High
10. DJ Koze feat. Sophia Kennedy - Wespennest
11. The Revenge - Take Hold (Dub)
12. M-High - The Back Made Me Do It
13. Kassian - Love 4:2 (DJ Nature Remix)
14. Barker & Baumecker - Strung (Vessels Remix)
15. Humanoid - Roached
16. HEO - Love Stimulation (Ben Gomori's Brotherly Love Reboot)
17. Tehran Bomb - Beyond Katovl (Pepsi Edit)
18. GTO - Listen To The Rhythm Flow (Make Some Noise)
19. The Drum Club - U Make Me Feel So Good (The Deep 'N' Hard Mix)
20. Private Press - TH3000
21. Track And Field - Sovereign(Neana’s Westbound Edit)
22. Olof Drejer - Rosa Rugosa
23. Frits Wentink - Forestation
24. Of Norway - Revolt Is a Political Necessity (Original Mix)
25. DJ Koze - Candidasa

nd_baumecker mixes 2023

Neck Fan Boogie

For The Hustle No. 69 we invited OLIV who provides us with sounds ranging from acid-infused breaks, electro, to rave and even some cheeky hip house in this hour long journey through her sound palette!
As a co-founder of the ZENA collective, part of the Fluid Festival and a Callshop Radio resident she's putting her efforts into creating safer spaces, conversations and networking opportunities for FLINTA* artists through community building. With gigs both in germany and internationally, as well as countless guest appearances for radios like NTS and Refuge Worldwide it shouldn't be a secret that she's one to look out for, which this episode of The Hustle proves one more time! Sit back and enjoy the ride!

.checkout
https://soundcloud.com/oliviapaula
https://www.instagram.com/oliv__paula/

The Hustle No. 69 - OLIV

Turn up the volume and enjoy a set full of timeless treasures and rolling grooves from veteran German producer and DJ Dorian Paic.
Cut from his debut recording here in the city, as part of the Purim Marathon of the 5AM 
Club.
Enjoy!

*An hour and a bit from a 3-hour set recorded on 3/22/24

Epilog005 Federico Molinari - a1 Easy Faces

Epilog Records

Related tracks