superb – last 30 mins is killer especially

some of the transitions a little meh but good sounds

FWD148 is brought to you by the fresh and very talented producer Ryunosuke Hayashi a.k.a. boys be kko. Hailing from Toyko's Narimasu district, Hayashi lovingly crafts hardware driven music out of his rooftop studio and blends his sounds into a musical smorgasbord that melds house, techno, melody, and atmospheres masterfully. This exclusive set for FWD.DJ showcases all his latest work in showcase of all original music.

Tracklist: http://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd148-boys-kko/

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FWD148 - Boys Be Kko

David Grunzweig aka Tape Ghost is a key member of the Bay Area electronic music scene in California. Originally geared toward live performance based minimalish techno, he's since branched into dub and various spacious electronic formats. Always keen to focus on atmosphere and emotional mood, he's found a steady home with the "As You Like It" crew. This exclusive mix for FWD.DJ showcases his dubby moody techno and downbeat style perfectly.

Tracklist: http://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd149-tape-ghost/

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FWD149 - Tape Ghost

What's better than a crate-digging all vinyl mix from one of the most lauded techno and house producers of all time? Probably nothing.... 

Evergreen veteran producer and DJ John Tejada graces us for his third exclusive outing on FWD.DJ with a special all vinyl mix for FWD150. Fresh off his whopping fourth album for Kompakt, Tejada is as exploratory as ever, while still managing to reference and redefine his deep roots. Get lost in this rich gem of kinetic robot funk for FWD150.

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd150-john-tejada-vinyl-mix/

Latest release: https://kompakt.fm/releases/year_of_the_living_dead_digital_album

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FWD150 - John Tejada Vinyl mix

We are super excited to welcome back Aparde (Paul Camillo Schröder) for his second exclusive outing on FWD.DJ. One of the most exciting and dynamic producers currently in the scene. Aparde has captured broad critical praise, especially for his releases on the powerhouse label Ki Recordings. This colorful audio journey blends downtempo and electronic vibes with lush melodies and stirring moody atmospheres.

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd151-aparde/

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FWD151 - Aparde

Franz Kirmann is an intriguing new addition to the FWD.DJ roster. With a nearly 20 year span in electronic music, he's created lauded TV and film scores(including work with Tom Hodge) and releases avant-garde albums on Denovali Records, Bytes / Ransom Note, Club AC30, Lona Records and his own Days Of Being Wild records that he created in 2009. His exclusive mix is something truly refreshing, merging hyper moody downtempo and ambient with intermittent sparkles of trippy funk.

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd152-franz-kirmann/

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FWD152 - Franz Kirmann

FWD is excited to welcome back SaffronKeira for his second installment on our series. SaffronKeira is the moniker of legendary Sardinian electronic musician Eugenio Caria, who releases quality works on the heralded label, Denovali records. This exclusive mix for FWD.DJ is a slightly darker beauty with striking, classical, and introspective ambience throughout.

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd153-saffronkeira/

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FWD153- SaffronKeira

Parra for Cuva is a fascinating multi-instrumental and multi-genre electronic music producer headquartered in Berlin. With a background in classical piano, Jazz, Pop and Indie music Parra for Cuva wound his way into the electronic realm and never looked back. This history is evident in his musical works which contain a sophistication and subtly that's rare for the art form. This exclusive mix for FWD.DJ lands on the housey side, taking listeners through an emotive and energizing journey.

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd154-parra-cuva/

Order Parra for Cuva’s latest album on vinyl from our stateside friends Quiet Calm Records: https://www.quietcalmrecords.com/product-page/parra-for-cuva-juno-2xlp

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FWD154 - Parra For Cuva

We are excited to welcome back the colorful and always cutting edge David Douglas to FWD.DJ. Douglas has released works on Atomnation, Kompakt, !K7 and Kitsuné as he has pulled sonic inspiration from all over the world to composite his unique and cinematic take on emotionally resonate electronic music. His exclusive second mix for FWD.DJ winds its way through a retro chunky journey that surprises and will get your head nodding. 

Tracklist: https://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd155-david-douglas/

Latest Release: https://daviddouglasmusic.bandcamp.com/album/escapism

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FWD155 - David Douglas

Pointbender is the moniker of the tireless Sean Anderson, label head of Harmonious Discord and one half of the musical duo Grey Music. Sean takes us on a carefully crafted journey, showcasing releases and friends of Harmonious Discord, with both released and yet-to-be-released tunes that weave a deep and colorful tapestry of 20 years of sonic commitment. Mixed by hand and painstakingly programmed, this exclusive set for FWD.DJ is primed for aural enjoyment. 

Tracklist: http://www.fwd.dj/mix/fwd146-pointbender-label-showcase/

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FWD146 - Pointbender Label Showcase

Clocking in at nearly three hours and thirty minutes, this epic omnibus of a mix from Bluetech absolutely slaps. In his third outing for FWD.DJ, Evan has cooked up an absolutely stellar journey with sexy electro, mutant funk breaks, and everything in between. Haunting vocals, peaks and valleys, even the odd conga track... it's all here and worth repeat listening. We are thrilled to offer this exclusive audio saga from Bluetech on FWD.DJ!

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FWD147 - Bluetech_Cosmic Dancer

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