Galactic Funk Podcast Series

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Celebrating 10 years of exploration in humans, mechanics and electronics with our extended family of dancers, listeners, producers, label artists, DJs and collective residents.

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10 Years of Mechatronica in Berlin, April 15th 2022

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MEJLE is the co-owner of Mechatronica - a Berlin based record label, promoter and collective founded in 2012 where they release finest electro / techno sound from artists like The Exaltics, Jensen Interceptor, Sync24. Besides DJing and label management, MEJLE hosts Mechatronica parties around Europe as well as radio show at HOR. Ernestas Sadau sat down and had a real talk with him for our website. Enjoy.

Interview, tracklist and more info at home: https://digital-tsunami.org/music/dt/185-mejle

Digital Tsunami 185

Digital Tsunami 185 - MEJLE

Taken from the 12"/digital EP "The Next LIfe"
Out now on Slumberland Records/Tough Love Records.

limited edition white vinyl 12": http://smarturl.it/gntnl-vinyl
expanded digital edition from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/gntnl-itunes

Belfast four-piece Girls Names released their critically acclaimed second album, "The New Life," in February and it marked a new direction for the band altogether. That directional shift is emphasized even further by a new limited edition 12" EP, entitled The Next Life.

With the artwork making a playful nod to Bowie's latest record, it's not surprising that the EP should see the band experiment with the sonic make up of their last album. Leading is "Visions," a spooked tune from the album sessions, seeing wide release here for the first time. Also of note is a cover version of Brian Eno's 'Third Uncle.' Recorded in August of this year, it is the first recorded Girls Names track to feature new drummer Gib Cassidy and offers a telling glimpse at what creative steps the band may next take.

Following are a series incredible remixes of tracks taken from the sister record. The first is by producer/composer/dance don legend David Holmes, who lends a somewhat European elan to the titular track. The second sees Gabe Gurnsey from Factory Floor add his band's characteristic dance floor focus to Girls Names' motorik groove, turning in something that jitters and pulses in a manner befitting of any track attributed the Factory Floor moniker. JD Twitch from the Optimo DJ/production team turns in a suitably grooving take on "The New Life," while Locust/Seefeel/Black Hearted Brother member Mark Van Hoen strips down and tracks out "Drawing Lines." The EP wraps up with a spectral take on "Occultation" by bedroom psych/ambient genius The Soft Walls.

All in all, it's an enlightening series of interpretations that sheds new light on Girls Names source material and points way to new avenues of exploration.

Girls Names - Projektions (Gabe Gurnsey Factory Floor Remix)

"MEJLE runs Mechatronica, a Berlin based collective, record label, and promoter founded in 2012. His rugged and dynamic approach to DJing blends with a decade-long passion for collecting music and mixing records, to produce energetic sets that surf across electro, industrial, acid, EBM, techno, new beat, breaks, jungle and everything in between.” Enjoy!

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https://mechatronica.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mejle

Phormix Podcast #217 MEJLE

We are talking with https://soundcloud.com/jensen-interceptor aka Mikey Melas - uplifting soul, DJ and producer from Australia. He has been releasing singles since 2012, his energy rocketed with releases through Boys Noize and Sheffield’s Central Processing Unit (CPU) labels and numerous cool collaborations. His sound is combined from electro tradition influenced by the greats - Kraftewerk & Detroit sound - and modern edge, pop twists, moving dancefloor beats. His tracks has been picked up by many of the biggest DJs while sets played by Jensen Interceptor himself are delightful too. 

Full interview, tracklist and more info at home: https://digital-tsunami.org/music/dt/187-jensen-interceptor

Digital Tsunami 187

Digital Tsunami 187 - Jensen Interceptor

Dense and dizzy neon techno from a Georgian artist on the rise.

Read more; http://ra.co/podcast/806

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RA.806 Salome

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Neotex - Perspective Shift (NH001)

On this stormy Friday in Amsterdam, we're excited to welcome Mejle to the GF series. He is an incredibly experienced DJ, promoter, and co-runs the mighty Berlin-based Mechactronica label and collective. The label's catalogue includes a jaw-dropping number of quality releases by artists like Credit 00, L.F.T, Cardopusher, Heap, and many others. His rugged and dynamic approach to DJing blends with decades of collecting music and mixing records, to produce energetic sets that surf across electro, acid, EBM, new beat, breaks, IDM, techno, jungle, and everything in between. His selection is no exception and includes tracks by Sync 24,  L.F.T., Wladimir M., plenty of forthcoming on Mechatronica, and more. Lock in for a lightning rod selection from this seasoned selector.

Photo by KEYI Magazine
Artwork by Peter van Langen

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@mechatronicamusic

Galactic Funk Podcast 076 - Mejle

Kyoto-born, Berlin-based DJ, producer and artist, Alex Kassian has become a firm favourite of ours over here at Phonica over the past couple of years. His sophisticated, lush and organic sounding productions have been picked up by labels such as Paramida’s Love On The Rocks and Alex Bradley’s Utopia Records in recent years. His most recent release, Leave Your Life, was released in 2021 via Pinchy & Friends, and we can safely say it was one of our most-played, and bestselling, records of the year.

Together with Hiroaki OBA, Alex is also one-half of Opal Sunn, who have been operating their own imprint Planet Sundae since 2017, through which they self-released a number of EPs, catching the attention of and support from dance music luminaries such as Andrew Weatherall and DJ Sprinkles.

Check out the full feature & interview over at offtherecord.net

Full Feature

Phonica Mix Series 93: Alex Kassian

DELASFLORES delivers an hour of celestial grooves for number 26 in the Junction 2 mix series.

Currently residing in London, Spanish-born Sara’s music interest peaked at a young age. A love for multiple genres led to her start as a DJ where she’s quickly found a home with a signature sound that traverses the spectrum of stripped back house, techno and electro. Now a regular on the London scene with standout sets on lineups with the likes of Z@p, Ryan Elliott and Youandewan, we’re excited to see what’s in store for 2022.

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Junction 2 Mix Series 026 - DELASFLORES

On the 27th of February, we organised a fundraiser to collect money for those impacted by the war. At this moment, we have raised over €4000.  Our goal is to raise more money to support these people directly in need. Our fundraiser is still open for those who want to donate and support these people directly that have been displaced.
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Palms Trax @ Our Society Ukraine Support Fundraiser 27/02

MEJLE is the co-owner of Mechatronica - a Berlin based record label, promoter and collective founded in 2012. 

@mejle @mechatronicamusic

KEYI MAGAZINE: MEJLE #012

We're incredibly pleased to welcome Dissemblance to the GF series. She is a very talented and poetic artist that the entire GF team have been following for a while and had the pleasure of meeting in person at Intergalactic FM fest this year. You can check her lauded album “Centauresse” on the mighty L.I.E.S. records, following up her 2019 debut album "Over The Sand" for Mannequin Records. Her productions bring a variety of sounds and invite us to explore the full range of her musical dynamics, leading the listener into her universe where the border between dreams and reality blurs into one, with no tangible beginning or end. If you happen to be in Paris on Friday, December 8th, do not miss her Dissemblance Live at Petit Bain to enjoy the full experience. For the series, she has crafted a special session where she gives us a unique and magical mix out of her studio in Paris, incorporating exclusive vocals and Rhodes improvisations over 80 beautiful minutes of thoughtful and sensory music. She plays tracks from the 80s: Schleimer K, DZ Lectric & Anthon Shield, taking a funky turn with Girl Unit, to arrive to some dirty acid music by Beverly Hills 808303, ending with a solo rough Rhodes impro through the Moog Cluster Flux pedal. This mix is literally a special journey through a solid selection, poetic vocals and inventive jams. Don't take our word for it: Lock in!

https://soundcloud.com/dissemblancemusic
https://liesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/centauresse
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Galactic Funk Podcast 130 - Dissemblance

The series rages on this week with none other than Randstad! He is a producer and DJ alias of multidisciplinary artist Thomas van Linge. Aside from his many killer releases on the likes of Veyl, Pinkman Body Musick and many others, he is also the co-founder of well known labels such as BAKK, RUBBER, and the PLAFOND series. Although he is well known for his electro and EBM compositions, his talent and acumen know no bounds with more recent releases colouring outside of these lines. He's assembled a weaponry of tehcno bangers for the GF series with tracks by Stranger, Fresko, Lenson, Anetha, Peder Mannerfelt, Oscar Mulero, Schwefelgelb, Manny Dee, and many other. Lock - IN!

https://soundcloud.com/rndstd

Galactic Funk Podcast 131 - Randstad

We have Mowgli on the series this sunny autumn day. A true digger completely surrounded by vinyl during his Pinkman record store days, the Rotterdam-based selector is known for packing a crate with minimal wave, proto-EBM, unknown boogie and the noisier edges of Chicago house and early techno. Powered by Pontoon Bookings, he makes up regular appearances across the country including PIP, Blijdorp Festival, Poing, BIT, RadioRadio, Skatecafe & Weelde, and many others. With upcoming shows in Utrecht, Amsterdam and more, it's a perfect time to hear what to expect. Lock in for an hour plus of solid grooves expertly selected by Mowgli.

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Galactic Funk Podcast 132 - Mowgli

We continue the GF series this week with one of the pillars of the Dutch electro scene, none other than DJ Overdose. Hailing from The Hague and based in Rotterdam, his story starts in the eighties. His vision was to create a vibe “where the subs are devastating and the beats are raw". He underpins his work with booming Miami bass and draws on his love for 80s hip-hop to conjure up his signature style. He's etched his mark on deeply loved and respected labels such as L.I.E.S., Creme Organization, Bordello A Parigi, Pinkman, Viewlexx, Murder Capital, his own RotterHague, and many others. Famously dexterous in the booth, DJ Overdose has well-honed skills that make him able to tear up a larger stage or connect with a more intimate crowd. He graces this series with a two-and-a-half-hour live recording at the Down The Rabbit Hole festival. Lock in!'

@jayoverdose

Galactic Funk Podcast 133 - DJ Overdose

The GF series is back this week with Ayshel. The young, Athens-based DJ is part of the Stegi Radio team and hosts her show CALL NOW for over four years. Her show features artists such as Pi Electronics resident Zorz, LVRIN, and others. When she's not playing Athens staples like Astron Bar, which sadly closed, she has been making the rounds at festivals like Healthy Summer Fest and others. Her selections are located somewhere between tribal beats, hypnotic melodies and industrial sounds. Her mix is no exception. Lock in for an hour from one of Athens' hottest up-and-coming DJs.

@aysh3l

Galactic Funk Podcast 134 - Ayshel

With its grimy cyberpunk aesthetic, Berlin label @mechatronicamusic's innovative electro releases have found fans in the likes of DJ Stingray 313 and Helena Hauff. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, co-founder Casper Mejlholm, aka @mejle, tells Ben Murphy how experimentation and rule-breaking are at the heart of its success.

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-mechatronica-electro-interview-casper-mejlholm

Tracklist & interview

The Sound Of: Mechatronica

Nathan Fake and Wesley Matsell's new Cambria Instruments label already got us salivating with a split release between the two Border Community-affiliated artists in August. NF's track 'Black Drift' was intriguing and restrained, a subtle return to the fray after two years without releases – but now we have 'Nuuk' from his first full solo Cambria Instruments EP, and he's really cut loose. It's a stunner, somehow both fragile and nails-hard, and easily as spine-tingling as 'The Sky Was Pink'. It's good to have him back.

Nathan Fake "Nuuk" - Boiler Room Debuts

Download: http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2015/01/stefan-jos-specialism-uneasy/

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Stefan Jós - Specialism (Uneasy)

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This is a special downtempo set I played as Mathimidori at Kumharas Ibiza this summer when the sun was about to go down.

Mathimidori DJ SET @ Kumharas Ibiza 2017

Buy vinyl & digital from the source > mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/f-zi-ep

All tracks from the EP > soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/norwell-fuzio-ep-mtron014

Norwell returns to our main label with a haunting set of electro driven sounds, fusing atmospheric breaks, ethereal jungle styles and acid-soaked electro for the floor into a versatile EP, further intensified by Solid Blake's relentless hi-octane remix on the flip.

Out now in most digital and vinyl shops. Selected stores >

UK 
Juno - bit.ly/30Pcher
Redeye - bit.ly/2SvORYK
Unearthed - bit.ly/2GmRKGk 

DE 
Hardwax - tinyurl.com/yy7am76g
HHV - bit.ly/2Oelvzp
Deejay - bit.ly/2M6bWjr
Decks - bit.ly/2JJclGS 

NL 
Clone - bit.ly/2XX17r7 

Distribution >

 Triple Vision - bit.ly/2LAUSTd
Clone - bit.ly/2GmRI1a 

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Next party: Mechatronica x aufnahme + wiedergabe 24hrs w/ DJ Hell, Thomas P Heckmann, Broken English Club & many more
Location: Griessmühle, Berlin
Date: 31/8 - 1/9
Early bird tickets & more info: residentadvisor.net/events/1277171

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Norwell - Fúzió EP

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Norwell - Secret Transmission (Solid Blake Remix) [MTRON014]

Buy vinyl & digital from the source: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/random-patterns-ep

Listen to the full EP:
soundcloud.com/mechatronicamusic/sets/assembler-code-jensen-interceptor-random-patterns-mtron015

The ever-potent duo returns with a fistful of murky electro bangers, following up on their Vapour Waves EP released on our label last year. Watch your bins!

Buy in stores:

UK
Bleep - tinyurl.com/y6q26xp4 
Juno - tinyurl.com/yxk85lrk 
Phonica - tinyurl.com/yx9vw63k 
RedEye - tinyurl.com/y3aekqcg
Intense - tinyurl.com/yynktkfp

DE
Hardwax - tinyurl.com/y3xf2q8f
HHV - tinyurl.com/y3v2ewor 
OYE - tinyurl.com/yxt2ao8s
Deejay - tinyurl.com/y5s655tn
Decks - tinyurl.com/y6bhvevn

NL
Pinkman - tinyurl.com/yyehcxru
Clone - tinyurl.com/y6nxcnfm
Rush Hour - tinyurl.com/y3bn956c

DIGITAL
Mechatronica - tinyurl.com/y23dhvob
Junodownload - tinyurl.com/y5detbbz
Boomkat - tinyurl.com/yxclhqoy

Distribution via:
Triple Vision - tinyurl.com/y37bd2dk 
Clone - tinyurl.com/y2un2unn

Random Patterns EP

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Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Otherside [MTRON015]

Over the past few years electro has made it's way back into hearts and record bags; finding a new generation of discerning fans and spotlighting a shed load of young talented producers.

One of the labels at the forefront of this revival is Mechatronica, a Berlin-based imprint who seek to explore the relationship between man and machine. Danish-born Casper Mejlholm, who moonlights under the guise of Mejle, makes up part of the quartet of DJs, producers, designers and all-round music lovers that founded the label, and now party series, in the German capital. Having released music from the likes of Jensen Interceptor, Innershades, The Exaltics and Sync 24, it's evident that Mejle's ear for interesting, emotive and powerful electro is more refined than most. 

He takes the reigns for this week's 'Shine A Light On' mix, an hour of machine-driven electro with a few upcoming Mechatronica releases thrown in for good measure...

Mejle: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

The Mechatronica Aid EP II digital compilation is out now, alongside new limited edition sweatshirt and tee. 

Buy here: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/aid-ep-2

If you’re currently lucky to be in a position to spare some funds, please consider making a charitable donation in your community to help support individuals and organizations impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.

Should you still have any additional good fortune left, we have put together a second Aid EP, to help support the artists in our community and on our label, currently under financial pressure due to the massive amount of DJ gig and live set cancellations within our scene - and to keep the lights on in our collective, which is heavily dependent on income from event production.

The Aid EP II additionally enables us to provide a bit of work for our mastering engineer, also a DJ and producer, financially impacted by event cancellations.

All sales will be split 50/50 between the artists and ourselves, after production costs have been recouped.

Stay healthy out there - and if you have the means, we encourage you to find ways to reach out and support those affected in your local communities.

In case you missed it, here is the first Aid EP from April 2020: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/aid-ep

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Mechatronica Aid EP II

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Salome - Witchcraft For Beginners [MTRONAID2]

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