For Merchant's 13th edition of the podcast they welcome a live recording from Brilliant Corners from masterful collector Ilan. Ilan said that the mix 'holds some very special memories - by far the most enjoyable set I've played so far.'

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Merchant w/ Ilan - February 2023

Boss D - Mashamplani
Wanna Go - UPI
The Fight Against Oppression - Pure Science
Oi! Nutter!! (Two Step (Instrumental... - Original Nutter
Dub Me Too - ZYN
4 - DJ Freez Feat. J...
The Feeling - Andthoney & Mar..
Believe in Me - Lekgoa/ Nokukha...
Highway To My Heart - G.M.
Dilema - Chandinho Dede
Miss U - Don Kikas
I'm Calling You - Sofire
1 Like the Way.You Love Me - MarcAlex
La Luna - El Pedro
No More Baby - The Hardworkers
I'lI Try To Make It -Blue Edge
In My Brain - Tastexperience
Going For Gold - Little Annie
Bass Fire Mix - Deepak Kumar Ka...
Bow Wow Wow (Captain's Mix) - Banana Pirates
Kendu - Rishi Rich
Cheating Heart - Villaire
Me Deixe Em Paz (Don't Say Goodby... - Abdullah
La Mecanique (Radio Edit) - Elenore
Shipwrecked (Instrumental) - Sound & Motion
Club Mix - Balbir Bobby
Night Music (One Twenty-Five) - Jade Sessions
Tu Mile Dil Khile (Remix) - Kumar Sanu, Alka...
Someday We Are (Club Mix) - E.V.O.E. Feat. And...
Akoko Mmon A - Oheneba Kissi

it's music

Collector John Gómez brightens up Mondays with some music from different times and different places.

https://www.nts.live/shows/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez/episodes/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez-13th-march-2023

Soup To Nuts w/ John Gómez - 130323

We’re happy to announce the next release on Cosmic Romance:

Viscardi & Il Duo Magnetico - Sale Sole / Jamba Club
Cat. No. CSRM02
Out May 26th on 45 RPM 7” Vinyl and Digital.
PRE-ORDER: https://viscardieilduomagnetico.bandcamp.com/album/sale-sole-jamba-club

Viscardi & Il Duo Magnetico is the new collaborative project between italo-swiss DJ, producer and singer Pascal Viscardi, Yavor Lilov and Alain Sandri, respectively drummer and percussionist of the swiss cult band L’Éclair. 

The three musicians joined forces in Geneva and worked in the studio for the past two years with Viscardi as the main vocalist, Lilov producing the tracks and playing drums, bass and keys, and Sandri on guitar, percussion, and backing vocals. The result is a unique and contemporary version of italian pop, peppered with new-wave, boogie, disco and world music references.

On Sale Sole Pascal's mellifluous lyrics float on a midtempo boogie groove, projecting visions of sun drenched cities and summer sunsets. On the flip side Jamba Club is a reggae infused slow burner, reminiscent of night encounters and forgotten love stories. 

Sale Sole / Jamba Club marks the project’s debut release and serves as a sneak peek into the upcoming full-length album, set to release on Cosmic Romance in fall 2023.

Viscardi & Il Duo Magnetico - Sale Sole / Jamba Club

Sami Sierla is a not that active as a dj these days, but he's still a legendary fixture in the Helsinki digger scene. From deep US boogie to all that cool & groovy global gravy, Sami knows his stuff. 

For Zoukous, he presents a full set of South African vinyl treasures. It's got all the goodies from heavily pianofied kwaito tracks to bubbling r&b slow jams. Come hear more of it at our "Zoukous South Africa special" at Tanner, friday April 28. 

Track list
1. Some white label from the 2000's
2. D’Cool - Ivolvo
3. Hardworkers - Go Back Where You Belong
4. Xarila - Wonder Why
5. Doc Mabena - Emzini Wezi
6. Lam’I - Chimorenga
7. Salimaya - I Love You
8. 2InOne - This Love Is Right
9. Jabu Gasa - Love Power
10. Tashif’ Kente - I Like The Way You Love Me
11. Tatazela - Dont Leave Me Alone

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 7 – South Africa special" by Sami Sierla

BANDCAMP - https://spacetalkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/traces-of-illusion-compiled-by-skyrager

Compiled by Skyrager // Artwork: Elvis Barlow-Smith

After a bit of down-time, Spacetalk Records returns with something special: a stunning compilation of obscurities, rare cuts and secret weapons compiled by label co-founder Danny McLewin under his Skyrager alias.

Although most widely known as one half of Psychemagik, McLewin has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most decorated crate-diggers – a DJ and record dealer recognised for his ability to unearth slept-on gems, private press obscurities and campfire-friendly curios. He’s already showcased his curatorial skills on a string of acclaimed and now sought-after comps – see Psychemagik’s Magik Cyrkles, Magik Sunrise and Magik Sunset Pt 1 & 2 – but Traces of Illusion marks the first time McLewin has put together a collection as Skyrager.
 
There’s no grand concept behind Traces of Illusion, though McLewin’s selections are universally tactile, sun-baked and effortlessly summery, evoking images of nights spent camped out in the Californian desert or beneath the vibrant canopy of an English forest at dusk. As you’d expect, there are no well-known anthems or ‘big tunes’ here, just an inspired selection of largely unknown musical nuggets oozing in quality.

There are plenty of highlights to savour amongst the 15 tracks on show, from the blue-eyed soul of Rebozhaze’s 1981 gem ‘Second Movement’ and the echo-laden Balearic boogie of Phil McDonnell’s glassy-eyed ‘America’, to the sublime brilliance of Japanese band Tao’s ‘Makin’ Love’, where sweeping violin lines and fretless bass catch the ear, and the bubbly synth sounds and shuffling drum machine grooves of Daniel Sofer’s Dewdrops’ taken from an Oberheim drum machine promotional 7”..

Everywhere you look across the compilation, you’ll find slept-on treats. There’s the seriously atmospheric, practically unknown leftfield synth-pop of YMA’s ‘Tempted’, the synth solo laden folk soul of Michael’s ‘Bluebird of Heaven’ – a cut originally written to be performed by a ‘contemporary Christian’ group in Texas, but instead released as a solo excursion – and the Terry Callier-esque brilliance of Gregory Paul’s ‘Sun’.

And so it goes on, with McLewin flitting between deep and tactile treats (the jazzy Rhodes solos, immersive chords and relaxed grooves of Teatron’s ‘Swing’), spoken word sporting acoustic Americana (Scott Fraser’s inspired 1998 cut ‘Communique’), undeniably Italo-esque (Brenda Kane’s ‘French Kissing’), sub-heavy dancehall-soul (Noel Stone’s impossible-to-find ‘Girl of My Dreams’), enveloping ambient jazz (Larry Yanez’s incredible ‘Xai Jua Jua’) and dub-flecked, synth-sporting prog rock (Bob Bath Band’s highly sought-after ‘Traces of Illusion’, after which the compilation is named). 

It all adds up to an eye-opening, head-soothing journey through the dustiest corners of McLewin’s record collection.

A1 Tao - Makin Love
A2 Larry Yañez - Xai Jua Jua
A3 Phil McDonnell - America
A4 Régis Tareau - Music Magic

B1 Reboshaze - 2nd Movement
B2 YMA - Tempted
B3 Daniel Sofer - Dewdrops
B4 Noel Stone - Dream Girl

C1 Brenda Kane - French Kissing
C2 Michael - Bluebird Of Heaven 
C3 Gregory Paul – Sun
C4 Rhythm & Bliss - Song Of Earth And Sky

D1 The Bob Bath Band - Traces of Illusion
D2 Teatron - Swing
D3 Scott Fraser - Communiqué

Traces of Illusion compiled by Skyrager

SPACETALK SHOP

Traces Of Illusion compiled by Skyrager - Promo Mix

Taking the helm for our third episode is founder of Music for Ears, Prop Joe from sunny Sydney! If you're new to MFE then we strongly recommend you bounce over to his channel for some more ear melting listening. Harlan is about to throw MFE's debut party and it looks to be a scorcher with heavy hitters Mike Who & Adrianna leading the charge!

"This one was fun; a collection of slower jams I've come across over recent months. A mixture of reggae originals, street soul digs, fun covers and recent edits for the soul. Let it play through your day!"

ids @propjoemusicforears

Islander Cast (#3) - Prop Joe (Music for Ears)

this month i’m super happy to be joined by @aysdj 🌞
the rotterdam music activist host of ‘all kind of joy’ on operator radio and listening sessions with focus luistersessies has just co-launch love transmission - an intimate underground disco in her hometown!
soul from the heart, and grooves for your feet, leave it to Ays to bring you in her world for this show 🙃

as usual I took care of the first part and will celebrate the music of Ivan 'Mamão' Conti from Azymuth who has left us last week.. Azymuth has a big part of my music heart- I always have that Light As A Feather album in my bag. rest in power sir!
I also played new music from Clair, track from brilliant comp 'Nowhere Like Here (Love Songs From the Caribbean And Diaspora)' on @emotional-rescue, Jéroboam on Space Grapes records, @marinatrench & @hugo-lx on Sweet State Recordings 🕊💙🎶 and more

@lyl_radio - avril 23

@aysdj
https://www.instagram.com/aysiasmusic

cover from Cesar Mariano & Cia. - São Paulo • Brasil album.

Mellow Madness w/ Clémentine & Ays 25.04.23

Earthly flows

FORM OF EXPRESSION (TWIT HYBRID SESSIONS)

deep house
organic house
spiritual house
hypnotic house
minimal house
deep groove
organic groove
meditative house
abstract vocals
arabic vocal texture
ethereal house
downtempo club
late night house
dj friendly
club ready
atmospheric house
minimal groove
deep rhythm
conscious dance
electronic meditation
immersive sound
timeless electronic
global house
art house

03.-breath-over-rhythm.

Crowd control with a cosmic touch ✨

Past gigs in 2025
Dec 6 – Elonhuone
Nov 22 – Grotesk
Oct 24 – Marski
Oct 11 – Third Place
Aug 29 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Aug 15 – Tanner -> Zesty w/ @caramelo77
Jul 31 – Way Cafe w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 10 – Latin Explosion at Siltanen
Apr 26 – Siltanen -> Placed Outta Space
Apr 25 – Ambient Bar w/ Jussi B
Mar 8 – Petiit w/ @box-n-dice
Jan 31 – Third Place
Jan 11 – Grotesk
Jan 1 – UG

Past gigs in 2024
Dec 28 – Ambient Bar
Dec 5 – Grotesk
Nov 9 – Grotesk
Nov 8 – Tanner, Zesty w/ @miialaine
Oct 25 – Grotesk
Oct 19 – @jesse-official record release bash Putte's The Cellar
Sep 27 – Grotesk
Sep 13 – Spinning Wheel at Ilves
Aug 31 – Bar Tÿpo
Aug 30 – Skiffer
Aug 10 – Ääniwalli 
Aug 7 – Bar Llamas
Aug 3 – Grotesk
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @olmiolmi
Jul 27 – Grotesk 
Jul 25 – Toppa
Jul 20 – Koistinen 
Jul 6 – WMNWM at Ääniwalli
Jun 26 – Siltanen/Latin Explosion
Jun 15 – Sumu
May 10 – Grotesk
May 3 – KULT
Apr 19 – Grotesk
Mar 2 – Grotesk
Mar 1 – Siltanen
Feb 3 – Grotesk

Past gigs in 2023:
Dec 16 – Kaiku w/ @tash-lc
Dec 9 – WMNWM at @clubkaiku
Dec 5 – Tanner Lil X-mas w/ @oksoundhelsinki
Dec 2 – Grotesk
Dec 1 – Kiasma
Oct 28 – Taverno, Amsterdam
Oct 27 – Cornerstore, Amsterdam
Oct 21 – Kaiku with @trujillo & @jexopolis
Oct 20 – Siltanen with Palmu
Oct 6 – Grotesk
Sep 23 – Kaiku with @omolokoo
Sep 9 – Grotesk
Sep 2 – Siltanen with @tonysiren
Aug 17 – Tanner with @liltony
Aug 13 – Flow Festival
Aug 10 – Grotesk with @miialaine
July 22 – Odysseus Festival
July 20 – Tanner with Kurro
July 14 – Tislaamo with @mynameistimjam
July 5 – Grotesk
Jun 10 – Tanner 5 years anniversary
Jun 1 – Grotesk
May 20 – Kaiku with @dj_ow and @milloskaiser
May 12 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
May 5 – Jackie with @odjpirkka
April 28 – Zoukous with Sami Sierla
Mar 17 – Stidilä with @malinnyqvist
Mar 15 – Grotesk
Mar 11 – Zoukous at Tanner with @ednamartinezdj
Feb 10 – Zoukous at Tanner with Cami Laye Okun
Jan 6 – Siltanen with Jussi B

Past gigs in 2022:
Nov 25 – Zoukous at Tanner
Sep 2 – WMNWM at Kaiku
Aug 26 – Jackie w/ Miia Laine
Aug 14 – Zoukous at Flow Festival
Aug 8 – A very OK Birthday after party
July 21 – WMNWM at Sveta Bar, Tallinn
July 8 – Siltanen bar with @hannaojanen
June 11 – Siltanen terrace
May 21 – Zoukous at Tanner with @afro7 and @liltony
Apr 2 – Tanner
Mar 26 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen
Mar 12 – @clubkaiku

Gigs in 2021:
Dec 10 – Tislaamo
Nov 27 – Zoukous at Kaiku 
Nov 13 – Hanahuone Juova
Sep 16 – Siltanen
Sep 01 – WMNWM at Club Dia
Aug 20 – Jackie w/ All Good Soundsystem
Aug 14 – Siltanen w/ Kalifornia-Keke
July 19 – Siltanen Terrace
July 15 – Leblon
July 10 – Alust02 Festival

Gigs in 2020:
Sep 25 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Oct 9 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Nov 6 – WMNWM
Nov 13 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Dec 11 – Tanner w/ @hannaojanen 
Aug 7 – Jackie
Aug 1 – Siltanen w/ @hannaojanen
Jul 21 – Leblon
Jul 11 – WMNWM at Hermanni
Jan 18 – We Jazz at Ääniwalli

Gigs in 2019:
December 8 – Tanner brunch
November 22 – Slush Food Market
November 22 - Zoukous at Kaiku
October 19 – Siltanen with @hannaojanen 
October 11 – Tenho Restobar
October 5 – Kaiku w/ @alexrita @yuchuan1993
September 21 – Zoukous at Tanner w/ @afro7
September 13 – Tislaamo
September 7 – Tanner w/ @djipek
September 7 – Beerger w/ Kalifornia-Keke & @jeku_fin 
August 30 – WMNWM at Tervasaari
August 25 – VUM at Ääniwalli
August 24 – Tenho Restobar
August 23 – Siltanen 10 years Anniversary
August 11 – Flow Festival 2019 Official Afterparty at Ääniwalli
August 10 – Flow Festival: Zoukous at Red Garden
July 26 – Tenho Restobar w/ Sarah Kivi live
July 13 – Worldy with Futte Rico at Mesteren og Lærlingen (Copenhagen)
July 12 – Beyond The Beats: Worldy | Gårdhaven (Copenhagen)
June 18 – Karhu Dancing Club at Siltanen with @hannaojanen
June 8 – Zoukous: w/ Camí Laye Okún  at Kaiku

"Welcome to Zoukous pt. 7 – South Africa special" by Sami Sierla

Galactic Mace 🌌