In 2006, the musical landscape was very different; there was no streaming, “shazam" was a word used by magicians, and "all-access” was not granted to the general public. Social media, as we know it, was in its infancy and today’s constant digital feed of interruptions, notifications, refreshes and “likes” didn't yet exist. Those with a thirst for the overlooked regions of the record store had to quench themselves in the climes of the online world's music blogs, and while that digital community was surely expanding, NYC’s www.lovefingers.org was something different. Not a blog but a daily unfolding mix — no opinions, reviews, or backstories were coupled with the music, no full albums or submissions from the outside — it was a mysterious watering hole in the burgeoning digital desert where rogue tracks from Wally Badarou rubbed shoulders with those of Holger Czukay, the drama of Sylvester juxtaposed with the quirkiness of Hosono, and countless other coveted artists’ unearthed gems melted in one pot, a digital space where $1 thrift store scores could easily breathe the same dusty air as cosmic holy grails, oddball psychedelics and proto-electronica b-sides comfortably cohabited with $300 private-press folk rarities. With 1 track per day, Andrew “Lovefingers” Hogge created a truly democratic and educated selection of music for our aural pleasure, and labelled them ‘Fingertracks' (numbered 001-999).

The community around Lovefingers’ site was a call-to-action, gathering analogous minds and inviting them all to the same party, and on New Years Day 2010, after 999 Fingertracks and a plethora of (now classic) mixes, the site made a final post stating, “That's all folks!” The collective energy pivoted into the ESP Institute, a record label and art platform to champion new artists who emerged from this foundational community and as a catalyst to push the musical dialogue forward. Now, as the ESP Institute approaches its 10-year anniversary, we revisit the significant role www.lovefingers.org played in shaping where we are today.

'Fingertracks Vol : 1' is a snapshot of aural delights that were on offer to those of the leftfield persuasion, all who discovered the site and tuned-in for their daily shot of sonics proper — a lovingly selected handful of records that re-introduce the story of Andrew’s most influential and essential music resource. The track list is classic Lovefingers, an insight into the free-flowing nature of the daily Fingertracks, context-free but connected through creative threads and energies — lo-fi loner jams brush up alongside sleazed-out Italo powerhouses, Greek new age obscurities tussle against overlooked Hawkwind-related cuts — nuggets that may be more known to the heads now, but whose initial excavation can be accredited to Lovefingers’ site, and are essential to its story nonetheless. Rumor has it that this is merely the first volume in a series, so as it turns out, and gladly so, “That’s not all folks!”

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Formed while wearing his mother's high heels and browsing dusty records, Moose was always busy foraging. After some hairy music adventures caused a stumble into a festival for the first time, Moose realised that there is more to life. The dusty records from the 80's struck a chord and were just the beginning of a long journey.

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Dj set: Ambient, Electronica, Deep House, Minimal, Techno and Indie Dance...

Différents playlists for that:

K series → ⚪ Deep House, Minimal

Krak series → 🔵 Indie

Deeper Komm. series → 🟢 Ambient

Kabal series → 🔴 Techno, Mental T.

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fool's cavern 4th Tuesday at 8pm PST on @hydefm
"garment" 3rd Monday at 7pm on @lowergrandradio

Booking: go@maumaioli.page

Releases on @discohalal @coredotworld @concretasala @melopeerecords @young-society-records @prototypemusicrec @dalzochiomusic @warungrecordings

Co-founder @beat-on-me co-owner on Levels Rec, resident @levelssunset A&R @heelsoflove

On dance floors and in the studio, Mau Maioli is more than a DJ and producer—he’s a sound architect whose foundations are deeply rooted in post-punk, indie and synthwave. His work pays tribute to that culture, fusing the essence of the ’80s and ’90s with a contemporary touch.

From his earliest steps in music, Mau has been fascinated by crossing styles. Drawn to the melancholy of post-punk and the drive of synthwave, he found in indie and house the perfect vehicles to express his artistic vision. This blend not only defines his sound, it tells the story of how decades of musical innovation continue to shape new generations.

His impact resonates in a community that mirrors his energy and commitment to artistic growth. As A&R for Heels of Love—the label led by Eli Iwasa and Pri Prestes—co-creator of Levels Rec, Synce and Beat On Me, and content creator for Levels, he plays a key role in discovering talent and elevating culture, further cementing his influence.

Releases on respected imprints such as CORE Records (Tomorrowland, in collaboration with Eli Iwasa), Disco Halal, Concreta Sala, Warung Recordings, Melopee Records and Cardume Records testify to his regard for musical tradition while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With support from artists like Solomun, Adam Ten, Rafael Cerato and Joyce Muniz, each track validates his vision and marks another step in his artistic journey.

Every performance and production from Maioli reflects an innovative spirit that seeks to transcend expectations and refresh the musical landscape—staying true to his roots while paving the way for what’s next.ships, like Cris d., artist who he created Beat On Me with, also who has taught him how to mix when he was beginning. Mau started to create a true bond with people from Rio Grande do Sul and this was noticed by Levels, one of the biggest independent parties in southern Brazil. Resulting in another DJ residence.

As a music producer, he started his experiments in 2014, but the turning point was in 2017, with his first release on the renowned Prisma Techno, reaching Top #56 on Beatport Techno chart with “Parallax”. The following year, “Fox", produced in collab with Cris d. and released on Dalzochio Music, it reached Top #1 on Beatport Deep House chart, even getting a 7" vinyl.

Without a defined style so far, Mau was taking root as a Techno producer, but he was invited to reflect on whether this was really the path he should take. Gradually he was taken to the past and started drinking from sources from the 70s, 80s and 90s, evolving in music production and approaching what we know today as Indie Dance. This sound shift came to the fore in 2020 with some great releases, such as the single “Headway”, once again on Prisma Techno, “Showtime” EP on the German label Young Society Records,  “90’s Bright” on the renowned Warung Recordings and “Scream Maker” on Prototype Music, getting a remix of a Brazilian icon and one of his great references: Renato Cohen.

His self-taught profile and his affection for the artistic field led him to create About Different Levels Podcast, a music chat with several artists from Brazil that now has more than 10 episodes. Mau is also involved in the creation of Levels Records alongside the party's founders and, gradually, has been coloring his world in orange, a color that represents vitality, joy and creativity, characteristics present in his sound identity.

pabels
dj & curator

founder of bonaire and 0800lineacaliente

mgmt & booking requests:
pabelsofficial@gmail.com

instagram: @pabelspabels

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