Bethan joins the Esencia Mix Series. She’s currently broadcasting a monthly show for Balamii and Threads Radio. Enjoy a club mix!

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Bethan info:

@bethan_l
@balamii
@threadsradio

Tracklist

Esencia 048 - Bethan

"I recorded it at the end of this past summer, which coincided with the end of the festival season. I needed to recharge my physical+emotional batteries after a summer-long marathon of playing non stop in clubs and festivals all over France and doing my Berlin debuts.

 I think the mix is an accurate reflection of my mood in that moment. It’s a nostalgic combo of slow rhythms, soft vocals and transcendental vibes, which help de-clutter the mind and ease the soul. I would recommend giving it a listen on a sunny afternoon, going out on a walk in a park or while riding a bike near a body of water. "

We catch up with @6969bambi, resident DJ of Macadam Nantes, a host of Rinse France as well as curator for @tentacularlov, a show and mix series on Dia Radio. Bambi has prepared us a beautiful down-tempo mix, full of trip hop, jungle and other sexy slow rhythms. 

Read the full interview here: www.hueandsaturation.net/blog/2022/bambi ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Hue & Saturation Mix #042: BAMBI

Catch Bambi every first thursday of the month, from 19h to 20h on rinse.fr

Rinse France Podcast

Bambi b2b Juan Tariko - 1er Décembre 2022

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”. More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Bjeor & Timmerman  @ Kiosk Radio 08.12.2022

Plantera presents their latest radio show transmitting tribal to other-worldly rhythms from Mickey Zoggs HQ, Bristol. 

Buzzed to play to a packed out venue whilst airing the show live. Love to all that came through and those giving the upload a tinkle ;)

Music from the likes of Eversines, River Yarra, Sau Poler and many more sick artists. Tuck in and let go!

Noods Radio - Plantera - 13.01.23

New transmission on the series comes by Berlin talent Shelter on Wax. After showcasing his craft on a few loved platforms recently we are delighted to invite him on ours. 

Enjoy a trip from creaking basement cuts to bubbling melodies. Keep an eye on @shelteronwax

Warning #76 Shelter on Wax

instagram.com/_solace_space_
soundcloud.com/the_solace_space

instagram.com/fhionnn

Irish based mix series focusing on the euphoric sounds of the early 90's, from dubby ambient house + bleep, 2 proggy tech + trance vibrations.

Solace Space Radio 008 w/ Fhionn

Prenez place et plongez vous dans les années fin 90's pour un voyage progressif.

RIGO - 03 Avril 2023

The 6th contribution to the Voyage series is gifted to us by the mesmerizing Monoke; or as we are so blessed to know her as, Ellie Gillan. 

A pure and spiritual being; whose essence is communicated through their immense track selection and ability to curate. 'Zion' embarks on a journey led by the drum, synthesizing a ritualistic ceremony with a trajectory towards celebration.

A deeply moving story, enriched with an empirical perspective. Ellie communicates this story via the vehicle of fantasy, creating an enthralling new environment on Plantera; the cave of Zion. 

Welcome to Plantera, Ellie!
___

"I had heard whispers of a surreal existence of Zion on Plantera. A place where people are synced with the ritualistic nature of the drum. Recreating ceremonies that our ancestors would draw people together with. Dancing with their spirits and the impenetrable bind between the community. 

Carelessly, a lonely path was one I had taken these last few years, but something sparked within me that it was time to find my people. 

I kept this glimmer of hope in my mind as I wander aimlessly amongst the sand and sun for days. There are no nights on this side of Plantera. 

A mound slowly appears in the distance. As I near closer it begins to block the sun, giving me relief from the piercing light. As my eyes adjust, I edge forward and feel a cool sharp sensation.

A sheer glisten catches my eye and dances into the distance. She feels familiar. I aimlessly follow her through the depths of these shallow rock caves. Feeling this light had given me a hope for something. 

I halt and see if my eyes can adjust to what lies ahead. She notices the halt and glides towards me, floating on the cold misty air. I reach to touch her, to see if she was real or if my imagination had taken over my vision, and she whisked herself away. 

I feel the warmth of her trail - a spirit of Plantera. An auburn shade begins to climb the wall of rock surrounding me. Harmonies play with my eardrums and my heart starts to open with relief, a sign of life. Yet, so much more was ahead than I ever could have imagined. 

As she disappears through the cave walls above, I allow the light and sounds to guide me. A warm glaze reveals a deep opening at the foot of the cave. I see hazily through the veil; fire, surrounded by other beings. Beings like me. 

Music beats from the heart of the fire, her flames change from white to orange. Embodiment; it was as if the rhythm of flame controlled each beat. Never had I witnessed such conscious movement before.  

The whispers of Zion were true. 

As I try to enter through the veil, a resistance holds me back. The veil starts to solidify and won’t allow me through. Heads begin to turn towards me, making their way to where I stood. I stay firmly put, unsure as to what they were about to do. 

Hands permeate the veil, beckoning me to take hold. After a few moments of hesitation; I remember how after such solitude, I found trust. 

I reach forward and tender, soft hands slowly pull me forward. Kind and loving faces look upon me as if we were lost friends aiming to
 find our way back to each other. But now we had found home. We all smile and walk towards the fire together, holding onto one another in a warm embrace. 

I thought about the spirit, and whether she had brought us all here one by one, knowing that this is where our people were. Bringing us back to Zion, a place where you find your community after being lost for so long. We all join together in dance and celebration, being led by the beat of the drum. 

I had heard the whispers of a surreal existence of Zion on Plantera. I now know how much more this was than the tales told, as no-one can understand a feeling until they have felt it. A gift that your heart can give to you and others. And when it is shared, it grows amongst people and can save you more than you think." - @monokedj

https://www.instagram.com/__monoke____/?hl=en-gb
https://soundcloud.com/monokedj

006 | 'Zion' by Monoke

010 - REPTANT

* FULL INTERVIEW: https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-rey-colino

Stepping up for our next ‘Mixed by’ feature is Belgian DJ and label owner Rey Colino.  Colino runs Amsterdam based Kalahari Oyster Cult, a record label on the rise with club goers and DJs alike, especially those looking for a deep rich sound.We highly recommend checking the label and its incredibly consistent back catalogue.His mix features a blend of tracks from different era’s and is well worth a spin if you want to dig some truly dark and somewhat euphoric underground tracks.

INTERVIEW.

MIXED BY/ Rey Colino

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