After years, this vinyl-wielding 4-piece originating from Brighton — the one and only Soft Rocks — have finally committed their collective wit to a slew of original tunes. Their debut album, "The Curse of Soft Rocks" is without-a-doubt a departure from the current musical climate. In an age where any laptop-savvy poseur can upload their bland nu-disco or faux-Chi-house directly to a cesspool of digitally downloadable fodder, it is more than refreshing to hear this cheaky bunch blending a mixed bag of instrumentation and obscure influences so recklessly. Look out for the debut single "We Hunt Buffalo Now" dropping in October complete with a remix from Andrew Weatherall. Pure class.

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[ESP007] SOFT ROCKS - The Curse of Soft Rocks (snippets)

Live recording of our set by the pool @domply mergulho

03.02.2024 Santa Teresa (Rio De Janeiro, BR)
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Bayetë at Domply, Rio De Janeiro (03.02.2024)

Certified smoothness on the 90 tick up from Rhode & Brown. Hit play and ride this one out. Keep your ears locked for an EP due out on PT from the boys later this year 

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1800 triiip - Mix 73 - Rhode & Brown

We're already thinking ahead to sunrises in The Fields this year. Imagining the connections. Feeling the vibrations. 

But before we look ahead, let's take a moment to reflect.

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE brought groove to Solar Village last year. His signature genre-blending and analog warmth carried us through deep rhythms and unexpected turns—a soulful sunrise still replaying in our heads.

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE – Solar Village – Wonderfruit 2024

Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

A meeting of two bonafide black belts for an all out master class. 

Another highlight of Crown Ruler's 25 year celebrations & the final hit out from a crazy summer season - Detroit Jedi, Marcellus Pittman & Naarm's undisputed Queen, DJ JNETT pack all the punches on this very special, extended b2b session.

Recorded live from a bursting Night Cat, feel the sweat off the walls as two old friends & esteemed contemporaries showed out. Travelling through raw uptempo grooves, pulsing deep house, acid explorations and straight hard slapping techno, the two take it everywhere and back again - holding an enthused party in the palm of their hands.

While the sounds of this raucous crowd was not recorded, if you listen closely you can feel the palpable energy as the lightly audible noise of jubilated dancers come through the stylus. Jammed and hot from an hour in and thick til close, this is audio proof of the way two very perceptive DJs can grab hold and take you to higher places.

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Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

The last Ciranda of spring 2025
Recorded live at Doka, Amsterdam

Ciranda Season Closing (Part II)

Welcome to Episode 01 of the Balearic London mix series, where we introduce you to our favourite selectors. Starting strong with one of our favourite DJs Lovefingers, recorded live during our takeover at Multi Multi in July 2024. We were hanging on every track he played in the Hackney Wick sunshine and we're so happy to share this recording with you.

We're back at Multi Multi 2025, taking over the GROW Terrace in the sunshine from midday-4pm on Saturday 12 July. Get 20% off tickets here https://ra.co/events/1964567?p=BALEARIC

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Balearic London Episode 01: Lovefingers

We were cruising in the back of a bus on our way to a school football tournament when Damian handed me his Discman, bumping a Derrick May set. Needless to say, that moment flipped a big switch in me — nothing was the same after that.

Fast forward 25 years and we are still living house music.

Damian is that quiet hometown hero — humble vibe, but a master on the decks.
This is his only vinyl warm-up for Jeremy Underground at the MAD crew throwdown in June 2025.

House music all night long!

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Comemorando nossa meia década de existência, aproveitamos pra convidar alguns artistas para uma série especial de mixes!

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