Slow

The Upload 180

Morse Daytime

The Albo

While dropping their self-titled debut LP with us in August, Anya and Izaak from Loveshadow (@loveshadowdjs) were kind enough to also record a lovely mix and answer a few questions. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hi Izaak and Anya, nice to have you on board. Both living in Bay Area, how would you describe your daily surroundings? Is it a nice place to be as an artist?

LS: Right now we live in SF. We grew up one town away from each other near the airport, though we didn’t meet until much later. The landscape is inspiring for sure- we spend as much time as we can out in the parks and wild areas and draw a lot from that. The art and music scenes here run deep, though the cost of living and of course covid have made things tougher.
 
MFM: The songs on your debut album as Loveshadow -which will be out in August- sound incredibly fresh where they also remind to certain pop, boogie, funk and even house from the mid and late '80s. What were some of your main influences for this project? 

LS: Thanks! We have to mention the UK act Fashion after whose song we named the group, but our tastes range all over. You could say that Loveshadow is kind of a lap around the 80’s prehistory of today’s dance music, when things were still firmly rooted in pop songwriting but had a simultaneously psychedelic and funky sensibility- one that grew out of dub/disco/punk counterculture. Getting more serious about learning the records at the roots of the whole thing allowed us to see how we might contribute something new to it in a way that was more than a style exercise.

MFM: Of course also the use of specific instruments ad up to that flavor - it seems that for example the Linndrum plays an important role. Did you aim for that sound and gathered the instruments around it, or the other way around maybe?

LS: We had an overall idea in mind that definitely informed the instrumentation but we’re not purists. A lot of the sounds on the record are replications of or deviations from the iconic originals. Those famous drum sounds in particular are like symbols, they impart a particular meaning and we use them to set a mood.

MFM: What's the dynamic between the two of you like in the studio? Is there a certain steady structure or does this change all the time? Maybe you could tell a little about your writing and recording process?

LS: It changes all the time- we’ve lived and worked in so many places separately and together since we started recording. Either one of us might come up with an idea that we’ll design sounds around, demo, arrange, and then throw it all in the trash and start again. Most of the songs on the record have had a few lives.

MFM: It feels that the music from the LP could work really well live on a stage too. Are there any plans for you to go touring? 

LS: We’re going to play a gig in Detroit later this summer that will be sort of a test run! After that, we’ll see. The project started out as an interest in records and recording, but anything’s possible.

MFM: Thanks a lot for contributing! It seems you quite regularly record a mix. Have you both always been busy collecting and sharing records? 

LS: Our pleasure, thanks so much for asking us! We’re always looking for new music. Sharing mixes online has helped us organize our favorites but playing parties is the best. We were gigging around before covid and we’ll hopefully get back to it as things continue to open up. This mix is definitely on the hype side of things- new digs, old favorites, some edits, tunes pals graciously sent our way, and what we’ve been dancing around our apartment to while we were stuck inside.

MFM Mix 030: Loveshadow

Italo Freedom w/ Oisin & Sloan - 04.09.21

Relive the vibes of BS Radio at Sanctuary Milan and enjoy the superb selection by Giuseppe Leonardi.

Recorded Live on September 12th, 2021

BS Radio & Opal at The Sanctuary Milan - Giuseppe Leonardi 12.09.2021

Josh, one part of the bubblegum crew, has got to have one of the most unbelievably deep collections going. Tuning in to his instagram is a guaranteed ticket to drool central. Those hip to the Dublin scene have probably caught him at the infamous audiophile spot Hang-Dai. Outside of this bubble though, this cat keeps a very low online profile. That is why I am immensely excited and privileged to share a truly nuts first extended session from the turntables of his home. 

Lights down low for this 🌃

@joshwha

Joshwha ... #24

Next in the Espresso mix series is Hallooo Music (@hallooomusic) , two longtime friends and music collectors from Berlin. Skilled diggers of obsucre and interesting music ,they also curate a great YouTube Channel with their finds. 
Super Happy to kickstart 2022 with 60 minutes of sun-shining music!

Rocket Radio Espresso #021 w/ Hallooo Music

Number 38 Slow Burn

Number 39 Dad Rock

The birds are chirping, hands fill with roses and body temperatures are rising: it's the day of love! Express your love for the one who lives rent free in your head. Log off, cuddle up and fill the room with tones for tenderness by Mosaic Man. Don’t let go of each other!

Artist: @mosaic_man

Tones For Tenderness by Mosaic Man

Private Hearts 126 w/ Elias Mazian & Karim Semin (RRFM)

I played some tunes for Refuge Radio the night before my Panorama Bar gig in March 2022. Plenty of downtempo deepness and soul & Gospel vibes on this 2 hour mix, a warmup for Berghain weekender! Enjoy!

Gideon Live: Refuge Radio Berlin March 2022

"SALA GIOCHI" GUEST MIX by DISCOFRITTO.
Disco Fritto enjoy the Team today with a great Disco / Pre italo Disco mix for the weekend.
45 rpm impanati e fritti following  the old grandma's recipe of course.
Buon Appetito.

"SALA GIOCHI" GUEST MIX by DISCOFRITTO

This week, we're excited to present a synth-laden, 80s-inspired mix by special guest @simfossil:

“The theme of this mix is a certain new age sound and flavor from 80s recordings. I traced this sound through the work of many Japanese artists (hence the Shibas on the cover) and I would say this became the backbone of the mix: music by the legendary Haruomi Hosono, Yuji Toriyama and many more. The vibe is unique and experimental, a new age-y, jazz-rock-y type of deal. I’ve been quite inspired for a long time by the character and creativity of this era; something about the guitar and instrumentation gives it that special touch. Personally, as a producer, I’m a big fan of Yamaha instruments, in particular the DX7, which I’ve come to associate with this time in music. Though Japanese artists are the central thread, I’ve made a kind of fusion of many different things that to me capture this special flavor.”

Tracklist: mmarzmix.com/114

mmarz 114 | sim fossil: low sheen

some of my favorite songs … no disco no house no techno … only music for dreaming

Long Weekend

It’s always exciting when a DJ rips up the rulebook. Emerging from the Copenhagen underground is Prom Night, real name Shaq. He’s been touted as a bit of an upcoming gem as he blurs the lines between sleazy disco cuts and chuggers, italo house, afro-house and funk and beyond.

Originally from Aarhus he first began DJ’ing at just nine years old and describes his sound as being heavily influenced by 80’s pop culture hence the name. He reflects on his roots and recent embarkment into the world of music production:
 
“A lot of my productions are inspired by/ centered around a fusion of 70’s and 80’s Disco combined with modern and contemporary styles of House music.”

When we invited him to record this mixtape we weren’t entirely sure what we were going to get. What we’ve ended up is a spectacular showcase of Prom Night’s ability as a selector capable of switching quickly between genres and pushing the limitations. This one is a fun filled affair perfect for the weekend…

Prom Night: The Ransom Note Mix

Tiger's Blood. Episode 58: Vanya Vega

On our 26th instalment of Halal Mixes We are happy to add our good friend , A Renaissance man of the Miami New World, A Curator of the arts and a banging DJ
@david-sinopoli-214742544

Enjoy the trip

Halal Twenty Six By Sinopoli

Number 42 Indie

Number 46 Street Soul

Number 48 Dad Rock

Number 53 Dad Rock

Number 59 Dad Rock

Number 63 Dad Rock

Canela En Surco 170 - Quartier Groove (MOQST & Richard Fribert) "Spanish Mix"

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email: c.beetz78@web.de

...my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light...

discography/records:
FRWCTRL EDITS 01 - 
whitelabel (2 copies exist), 2010
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/6610814-FRWCTRL-FRWCTRL-EDITS-01
Hafenstrassen Disco Vol. 1 - 
Bordello A Parigi 042, 2015
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/6573631-Various-Hafenstrassen-Disco-Vol-1-
Discómanos Ep - 
Villalegre Recordings 002, 2017
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/9701501-Various-Disc%C3%B3manos-Ep
Balearic Blah Blah No. 15 - 
Balearic Blah Blah, 2017
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/10259689-Various-Balearic-Blah-Blah-No-15
Edits For The Common Man 1 - 
Edits For The Common Man, 2017
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/10233908-Various-Edits-For-The-Common-Man-1
Balearic Blah Blah No. 17 - 
Balearic Blah Blah, 2019
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/13632603-Various-Balearic-Blah-Blah-No-17
Edits For The Common Man 3 - 
Edits For The Common Man, 2025
https://www.discogs.com/de/release/34480081-Mr-Fonk-FRWCTRL-Edits-For-The-Common-Man-3

Long Weekend

frwctrl - frequency without control