In late 2023 I was chatting with a musician friend about labels, and whether they're really all that necessary these days. As someone mainly focused on self-releasing my music through Bandcamp, I think for the most part the answer is no. One should focus on passionately creating things and being involved in their local music community. Over time, label or not, things will hopefully start to take care of themselves on their own. I did however mention that there was one label I thought was really cool, and would definitely be interested in working with: it was Nous'klaer Audio. Incredibly, the next day I received an email from Sjoerd Oberman, who runs Nous'klaer, inviting me to join for a release and performance at Draaimolen. Of course, I was delighted to be involved. This would be my first show in the EU. I spent about 3 months preparing a new set. Having grown rather bored of CDJs and DJ mixers, I opted to prepare a live set, in which I control 8 channels of audio tracks along with drum machines and FX. This setup gives me a lot of freedom to explore new arrangements of my catalog, and better command the dynamic energy on the dance floor, pushing and pulling things forwards to capture the mood of the crowd. To prepare for Draaimolen, I organized several shows across Japan (where I live), further refining the setup after each performance, and deciding what tracks would be the best fit for the 60 minute peak time set I was scheduled to perform. I was very nervous about how my set would be received, but it ended up working very well, and was the highlight of my year. From the very start, the positive reaction from the crowd put me at ease, and Draaimolen's focus on sound and stage design gave me peace of mind, knowing that every frequency was being perfectly reproduced on the floor. I'm so grateful for the opportunity Nous'klaer and Draaimolen provided me. Long live Nous'klaer and long live Draaimolen. Thank you Sjoerd and Milo and Kani and Hannah! 
- Erik Luebs

Erik Luebs live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Donato Dozzy has long been a revered figure in the global electronic music scene, known for his rare ability to craft hypnotic soundscapes that linger in the mind. Whether in contemporary clubs or classical settings, his sets consistently conjure deep moods and immersive atmospheres.

With this being his first mix release in over 5 years, we’re treated to an early insight into what he’ll bring to Continuum on February 1st. 

RA tickets: https://ra.co/events/2051095

051 - Donato Dozzy - fabric podcast

Dolby surround - timeless - on clouds - cumulus - dub - special mix for journeys - surround (classic vinyl and new tracks) for magnificent Discos Movimiento from Mexico.

A special timeless warm lighter Dubmix into dark days for e.g.travelling with newer tracks and older classic Dub records.

Track - Artist - Label
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Apollo is a Division R&S - Ole J Mjøs&Torbjørn - Brundtland
OFF - Cio D´Or - Telrae
Longing - Joachim Spieth - Affin
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Forgotten Gods - MonO - Silent Season
Recall - Joachim Spieth - Affin
Version Of Spend Some Time - Rhytm&Sounds (Burial Mix)
yocta - Cio D´Or - Semantica
Version of Why - Rhythm&Sound with Paul Hilaire (Burial Mix) -?
Roll Off - Rhythm&Sound -?
Luminescent - Mohlao -?
Endless - Optic -?
Ruff - Rhytm&Sound (Burial Mix) - ?
UK74R1514140 - Aleksi Perala - The Colundi Sequence Level 12
Minos Pour Main Basse (Sur La Ville) - Mooloodjee - ?
Mash UP (Reshape) - Freund Der Familie - Freund Der Familie
Faith (No Vox Mix) - Paul St.Hilaire & René Löwe - Kynant Records
Definitely Lunar - Eshu - Eshu
Resonance Scionversions - Substance&Vanceur - ?
BC09 - Basic Channel
While the lights stays - Mosaic - The Memory Foundation
Untitled - EQD - Equalized
? - Varley - ?
Subway7 - Richard Bartz - Cocoon
The Journey (Qui Niu) - Sons Of The Dragon - Motor City Matrix
Subway - Richard Bartz - Kanzleramt
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Apollo is a Division R&S - Ole J Mjøs&Torbjørn - Brundtland

Cio D'Or - Cumulus 33 / Mixtape Discos Movimiento #28

A recording of Shhhhh playing on the final morning of The Labyrinth 2024, October 14th.

The Labyrinth 2024 - Shhhhh

The world COSMO creates is reminiscent of the nostalgic deep house of the 90's, yet somehow futuristic, and you lose yourself in the groove, you feel as if you have boarded a time machine from the future to the past. Enjoy this light minimalist set, which straddles the line between melancholy and exhilaration, delivered by one of Korea's leading DJs of the new generation.

COSMOが創り出す世界は90年代のノスタルジックなディープハウスを彷彿とさせながらもどこか未来的で、そのグルーヴに身を委ねていると、まるで未来から過去へ向かうタイムマシーンに搭乗しているような気分になる。韓国の新世代を代表するDJによって届けられた憂鬱と爽快感の狭間を往く、軽快なミニマルセットをお楽しみください。

rural Podcast 015 Cosmo

Recorded Live at 宀 Club for Distrikt in Hong Kong on 19/10/2024

OCCA hails from the snowy city of Sapporo, located in the northernmost region of Hokkaido, Japan. In addition to inviting renowned DJs like Peter Van Hoesen, DJ Nobu, Haruka, DJ Yazi, and IORI to perform at his Archiv parties at the legendary Sapporo club, Precious Hall, OCCA has established himself as a respected DJ in his own right.

OCCA has played at several notable events, including Future Terror and Gong, which were organized by DJ Nobu, as well as Exit the Labyrinth, Balance by Mindgames, and Dommune×Boiler Room. His performances aim to take the audience on a sonic journey, where he expertly blends existing techno tracks to craft new sounds and create futuristic techno-style elements.

MIX079 - Occa (札幌) [Live for Distrikt]

For this month's Unrush mix, we're excited to feature Eric Cloutier - a true digger with a deep history in the scene and an ear for detail. His 90-minute guest mix flows through warm, textured ambient with darker, rhythmic turns: subtle, patient, and always engaging.

Cloutier’s path has taken him from Detroit to New York, where his years as a regular at The Bunker New York helped shape his distinct style: deep, body-oriented music with a strong sense of narrative. Now based in Berlin and a resident at Tresor, he continues to bring that same focus and depth to clubs and listeners around the world.

With a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, he has spent years honing his craft. His label Palinoia - named after the act of repeating something until it’s mastered - reflects that mindset: a home for stripped-back, dubby techno and lesser-known talent that fits seamlessly into his sets.

A true digger with an ear for detail — this mix is one to sit with...

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/cloutier

ERIC CLOUTIER on the web:
Palinoia Bandcamp: https://palinoiarecords.bandcamp.com/
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3401076-Eric-Cloutier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericcloutier/
RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/ericcloutier

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria

Tracklist tba...

097 - Unrushed by Eric Cloutier

Next up on the GROOVE Podcast is Marco Shuttle (@marco_shuttle) with a set recorded at party PAX-ROMANA (@paxromana_xxi) at Radion Amsterdam (@radionamsterdam). Go to bit.ly/ShuttlePod for the interview.

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GROOVE Podcast 463 – Marco Shuttle

Nuel [ Aquaplano / Further Records ] Italy

Manuel Fogliata, aka Nuel, is part of a new wave of techno coming from Italy, led by studio partner Donato Dozzy. Togheter Nuel and Dozzy have released two highly sought after Aquaplano EPs, now selling for hundreds of Euros in Discogs. The Aquaplano sounds explores hypnotic techno and meditative ambient in equal measure. Nuel is continuing to expand his musical horizons, with his latest EP explorig electro and drum and bass. In late 2011 he will release his debut album on Further Records , a beautiful and deeply introspective work.

1.Emmanuel Top - Addiction
2.Kondens - Ruddock Rave (Norman Nodge  Remix)
3.Reality or Nothing - Mixes (Kalon 08)
4.The Mole - Beaver  Club
5.Shifted - Untitled
6.Cajun Hardt - Untitled
7.Morphosis -Wild in Captivity
8.Cub - C U 1
9.Shakleton Vs. Kasai Allstars - Mukuba Special
10.Roberto Bosco - Untitled
11.Juju Christian - Earth People
12.Patrick Walker - Phase Linear
13.Regis - Blood Witness
14.Sandwell Disctrict - Falling the Same Way (Reality or Nothing Extended)
15.Mark Ernestus meets BBC - Version 1


http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/nuel
http://www.smkmachine.com 
http://www.facebook.com/SmokeMachineOfficial 
http://www.facebook.com/OrganikOfficial

Smoke Machine Podcast 032 Nuel

Jazz Til Noon

Erika hosts Jazz Til Noon on WCBN - February 21, 2005

progressive techno / trance DJ mix made in summer 2020 based on play list that I played at Waking Life in Portugal in summer 2019 and also added some of new tracks as well.

The Bridge [20:59:40] The Space Between

to book live or DJ —
NA: michelle@thebunkerny.com
rest of world: mike@berytus.art

Erika hosts Jazz Til Noon on WCBN - February 21, 2005

erika