Mixes

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novi seti 2024

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carbon:file is a curated mix series highlighting the diverse soundscapes of independent and rising artists. The element carbon is essential for life and so should all creative voices be celebrated.

For our third installment, we introduce master curator Cha Cha; whose depth of influences shape a story of diverse production. Their eclectic palate will nourish the soul with an escape of lush progressions and rhythmic beauty.

Soundcloud: @cha-cha-pillai
Instagram: @chachita666

carbon:file 3 - Cha Cha

For episode 47 of the podcast series, we have @sassmouth in for a stellar mix of predominantly electro with some acid, breakbeat, and a touch of UKG. Sassmouth is a DJ based in her longtime adopted home, Chicago. She playfully mixes all kinds of records with a focus on techno, house, acid and electro sounds. She created her label @god-particle-vinyl as a homage to this style of DJing- a place for friends to showcase music that connects the dots between all these styles of dance music. She is a rave mom and real mom and co-runs Walking and Falling- a mentor program for woman and non-binary music enthusiasts that want to learn to DJ. If you don’t see her in the booth she is very likely dancing her ass off by the front left speaker.

Track list:

Datahata- The Maze

Japanese Telecom- Character Maps (Perspects remix)

The Maghreban (@maghreban) feat. Nah Eeto (@naheeto)- Got Your Number (Boss Mix)

Si Begg (@sibegg) - Energy

Transparent Sound (@transparent-sound)- Haircut Fantasy

Mr Velcro Fastener (@mrvelcrofastener)- Phlegmatic

Solar X - Dominatrix

Decal (decal-artifacts) - T*Shock

xamiux- Radiotherapy

BufoBufo (@bufobufo-1)- Luminous

Linkwood (@linkwood)- Fresh Gildans

Morphology (@morphology-electronics)- Shadows from the Past

Alien FM (@keith-tucker-k-1)- Nightmare (Dub)

Transparent Sound (@transparent-sound)- No Call from New York (Acid Mix)

Silicon Scally (@siliconscally)- Revelations (Fleck E.S.C remix)

Marcela Dias Sindaco (@marceladiassindaco) - A Flor da Pele

Sassmouth: FRiends and Family Ep. 47

https://www.instagram.com/_love__letters_
https://www.instagram.com/mikeservito

.Freq with Love Letters and Mike Servito @ The Lot Radio 10-24-2023

With deep roots that stretch from ambrosial Kerala to the golden coast of California, CHA CHA’s (@cha-cha-pillai) sound is inspired by purling polyrhythms from cultures beyond the West. Their devotion to tabla, djing, and modular synthesis, guides them through universal sonic spaces.

Mother and sound engineer of Corduroy Garden Soundsystem, CHA CHA organizes hi-fidelity techno-forward experiences in Los Angeles underground. They have worked with crews and curators such as New Palm, Pranks!, Printshop, Vitamin1k, FeM Synth Lab, Acid Camp and United Selector Network.

A note from Cha Cha: 
"With this mix I intend to highlight my everlasting love for cheeky, freaky productions and wormhole bass lines while exploring the mesmerizing technicalities of drum traditions from around the world. I hope to coax the listener into a twisting, off-kilter energetic experience leaving them deep inside my fast, futuristic rhythmic jungle."

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Bangers and slammers from all genres with Ambient Babestation Meltdown covering for Eclair Fifi. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/eclair-fifi/episodes/eclair-fifi-2nd-november-2023

Ambient Babestation Meltdown 021123

Acid Camp x Bean Radio Mix 067: agraybe x Cha Cha

Ending 2023 with a very special mix from FAW resident, Carré (@carreo). This was recorded live last month in San Francisco for @clubmoniker at Underground SF.

A message from Carré:
"Someone at the party described my set as 'really high energy, intricate rhythms, & fun tangents' and I truly think that's the best way to sum it up. When listened to this recording I could hear just how locked in I was, and I'm so happy that was captured. Grateful to Club Moniker for bringing me to play SF for the first time, they're the best. P.S. there's a couple IDs from me in there :) "

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Kicking off 2024 with a mix from Los Angeles based DJ / producer John Bryars (@johnbryars). John is recognized for his broad taste and eclectic style, known for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of euphoric, auditory bliss. 

A note from John:
"I'm excited to share this journey, which includes some unreleased tracks off a collaboration EP from myself and Sevyn, coming soon on AL GHARIB (@alllgharibbb). There's also a forthcoming Schacke (@schacke) remix of 'Devotion' by Pilo (@pilo_zkulptor) and myself, coming out on Boysnoize Records."

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Next up we have a proper journey of a mix from NYC-based DJ Reid Golden. Inspired by sci-fi soundscapes and world-building, his DJ sets take you on an intentional ride. While he gravitates towards electro and other psychedelic sounds, he makes it known that all genres are fair game. Formerly of Denver's staple party crew Send/Receive, he now resides in New York City as a devoted patron of the metropolis' chugging club scene.

A quote from Reid about the mix:
"this mix is a pseudo slow burn – a BPM rotary of '90s hip hop, psy-tech, jungle, ambient and more"

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Introducing Dreamrdreamr to the FAST_CAST universe! With a variety of releases under her belt @dreamrdreamr productions showcase a fusion of early melodic rave and with her own personal nostalgic memories of sound. On the dancefloor, Dreamrdreamr will play with sound in a unique way to create mesmerising blends of genres from House, Breaks, Techno, and Jungle with undertones of dreamlike states and euphoria.

A note from Dreamrdreamr about this stellar mix:
"Keeping in mind the labels ethos of fast not hard I have chosen to move uptempo in the 140-160 range. I have tapped into some of my favourite tracks that I have been listening too recently plus some forthcoming and new selects. Starting on some fiery breaks and bass and transitioning through to some blissful and thought provoking jungle blends, the mix sits in the in-between space of emotions."

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Next up on FAST_CAST we bring you NENE H (@nenetreat) – enjoy two hours of Nene H's incredible set at Fast At Work. This was recorded live on May 3 2024 at Venue MOT in London. 

Berlin-based Turkish-born DJ NENE H has become a powerhouse of Berlin's evolving underground identity–blazing a trail for SWANA, Muslim, queer, and female representation. Whether she's sprinkling trap into a peak-time techno set, or obliterating Berghain in her bridal gown–just when you think you've boxed Beste in, she throws you a curveball that hits you square in the face.

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a triplet of cauldrons
     ˚of warming
     ⛥of motion
    𓆩 of wisdom

UNITED SELECTOR NETWORK x SPILNO.LA: ˖the soul nerve˖

Cha Cha tunnels through the shadow of heat season, burrowing through psychotropic termite mud tubes adorned with shimmering kannakol vocals - techno 

https://www.instagram.com/chachita666 
https://soundcloud.com/cha-cha-pillai



Cha Cha @ The Lot Radio 06-08-2025

--> fast-not-hard

RESIDENTS: @CARREO // @DJ_SAMWISE // @MATTSEYER

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FAST AT WORK