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Well Street Records with Robert Fleck - 08 January 2025

We are finally walking out of the gloom and doom of January with Spring firmly in view. To give us that extra jolt and wipe off them cobwebs we have reached out to drum & bass and jungle master Tim Reaper to put a shock to our system.
Tim is without doubt one of the striving forces in pushing a new wave of drum & bass and jungle in London and beyond. Alongside other names like Sully, Kloke, Stones Taro and Coco Bryce, Tim has brought a old school sound to an entirely new generation - sounds similar to alumni like Source Direct & Commix but with a new twist. With closing out 2024 with his new album "In Full Effect" with Australian producer Kloke on Hyperdub to much critical acclaim, the name Tim Reaper has never been bigger! So with that being said we are very honoured to have him join us for our series. For Tim's mix he takes us on an hour and half deep dive that he describes as the more chilled side to D&B and Jungle - but don't be fooled this mix definitely has a bit of power behind it. We had a brief chat with Tim about the mix and what hes gotta coming up this year.

Phonica Mix Series 128: Tim Reaper

Folder FM is a digital radio platform broadcasting live from Benelux Bar in Amsterdam. We bring artists and audiences together, offering a space where music lovers can discover new sounds and connect with like-minded people. Our sessions highlight both emerging and established talent, providing DJs with high-quality portfolio recordings while encouraging creative exploration.

More than just a radio show, Folder FM is a meeting point for music and community. We invite listeners to experience live broadcasts in an intimate setting, where artists shape their sonic narratives in real-time. With a focus on collaboration and experimentation, we create a space where sound, creativity, and connection come together.

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FolderFM
IG: https://www.instagram.com/folder.fm/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/folderfm

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A Sagittariun - 27 May 2025

A rare club mix from the ever-evolving artist, with 90 minutes of shadowy, atmospheric pressure.

Music's therapeutic value is often linked to relaxation—gongs, singing bowls and the like. Dense passages of foggy droning and eerie static aren't traditionally considered restorative, but Laurel Halo makes a pretty good case for it.

The Detroit-born, Los Angeles-based musician's abstract, often improvised productions are heavy on sound design and emotional climax. Driven by atmosphere rather than rhythm, they push listeners to grapple with their innermost insecurities, fears and dreams. "I'm lucky my music has helped people through crises," Halo once told Discwoman. It's easy to see why.

Since her 2010 debut King Felix, Halo has built a stunningly diverse catalogue of classically-informed records. A multi-instrumentalist—piano, violin, guitar, keys—her sharpest instrument is arrangement. Inspired by the surrealism of Italo Calvino and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, her releases, from Atlas to Behind The Green Door, unfold with slow-burning narrative and dense emotional weight. Her soundworlds are layered and labyrinthine—an architectonic space where self-reflection happens almost by force.

Even in the club, the sought-after composer excels in immersion. Her sets extend the expressionist palette of her records, trading traditional rhythm for tension, space and surprise. It’s no wonder she takes a genre-agnostic approach to the dance floor—her deep roots in freeform radio began at WCBN-FM in Michigan, followed by Berlin Community Radio, Rinse FM, and now a regular show on NTS.

RA.992 stitches foggy ambient loops, propulsive techno, mutant percussion and heady left turns with care. Tracks from DJ Rush, Octave One and Eddie Fowlkes nod to her Midwestern heritage, balanced out by deeper, psychedelic fare from the likes of Polygonia and Cousin. It's the mark of an artist revealing both deep curiosity and a precise hand as a selector. Rare, indeed.

@laurelhalo

Find the full interview at ra.co/podcast/992

RA.992 Laurel Halo

Bell Curve - 14 June 2025

Hodge - 23 June 2025

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VIBRACID 2 · RAVE ADVENGERS

Because Reasons

Do Betta

Pessimist has been responsible for some really heavy cuts and this mix leaves no doubt about his freshness. His debut album will soon be out on Blackest Ever Black. Get into the zone!

Check out a short interview with him here: http://www.iliantape.de/ilian-tape-podcast-series-022/

ITPS022 PESSIMIST

Folder FM is a mobile digital radio show streaming live from the Benelux Bar in Amsterdam. Our core concept focuses on fostering connections among music lovers and artists while showcasing both emerging talent and established names. We aim to create high-quality portfolio sets for DJs, all while establishing an accessible space for music discovery and fostering experimentation.

As artists craft their aural journeys, listeners are invited to join us in person to experience live radio. We strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages creativity and connection among like-minded individuals. Our intimate setting is designed for community engagement, allowing guests to enjoy music with others.

At Folder FM, we celebrate sound, creativity, and community, providing an alternative space for music enthusiasts to connect and enjoy the art of sound together.

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FolderFM
IG: https://www.instagram.com/folder.fm/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/folderfm