Ahead of their forthcoming EP on our brand new sub-label, Phonica A.M., we asked the mysterious Voodoos and Taboos to piece together a recording for our ever-eclectic Mix Series. 

The duo first came to our attention back in 2019 when the first release in their vinyl-only series landed at the shop. Their unique, spooked-out house, tech-house, garage and breakbeat inspired sound resonated with us, and when the idea of a new, more after-hours focused label was floated we knew exactly who to get in touch with for the debut release. 

Their one hour and fifteen minute long mix is online now. Check out the full feature here! 🙌 bit.ly/phonicamix86

Phonica Mix Series 86: Voodoos and Taboos

Our next Mix Series guest is a man who requires very little introduction. One of Detroit’s most iconic figures, Kenny Larkin has been at the very forefront of the electronic music scene for more than three decades. 

Best known for his soulful approach to techno, Larkin’s timeless productions have been released via such mammoth labels as Warp Records, Peacefrog, Planet E, Rush Hour, KMS and Transmat, not forgetting his own label Art Of Dance, of course. 

Following a recent string of classic Larkin reissues and represses, such as the Azimuth and Metaphor LPs, we reached out to Kenny to see if he would be interested in putting together a mix for our series. The result is a particularly unique one - it's a 1 hour and 15-minute recording taken from a live DJ set he did in LA on Saturday 4th September 2021. 

Enjoy the raw energy!

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Phonica Mix Series 87: Kenny Larkin

It's been a while between sets for me. Covid has meant no gigs, and I have been channelling my creative energies into other avenues of expression. My mixes have been spontaneous, and often, after a flurry of dope mixes, I realise I didn't hit record. Today my favourite person and partner (who plays by the name of DJ Sandy Beaches) made sure I hit record before I hit play. And so here is a set - impromptu and mixed on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon with a few friends.

The tracklist is below, and the cover art is a piece called "Backwash", gifted to me for my birthday by Zelda Trichard.

Mixed with Love specially for you and as always...

Best served chilled in a high-fidelity listening environment.

Tracklist:

1. Kuba, By The Foot Your Mountain
2. El Büro, Cascadita
3. DHAMIKA, Coexistence
4. Mr Squatch, The Squatch Expands Life (Grouch in Dub Remix Feat Ganga Giri)
5. Esionjim, Never-Ending (Fock It Mix)
6. Kalya Scintilla, Ha (feat. Irina Mikhailova)
7. Master Margherita, Bugnite
8. Jairamji, Listen to The Earth
9. El Büho, Mirando el Fuego (Feat. Joaquin Cornejo & Minük)
10. Kaya Project, Dark Roads (Desert Dwellers Remix)
11. Shankara NZ, Dunes
12. Utooto, Tamashi Mun
13. Edamame, Cold Floors
14. Giyo, Lethal Level of Anxiety
15. Yechidah, Embracing the Sun
16. Kuba, Albunelas

Postscript: Omkara, Remember

Chilling in the Blissed-Out Groove Temple 027

Soundcloud start with ICEBOWL by BICEP & HAMMER followed by varied Vinyl Set.

BICEP & HAMMER | ICEBOWL + GATEK33PER Vinyl Set

My official remix of Above & Beyond's 'Counting Down The Days'. Enjoy!

Buy/Stream: Anjunabeats.lnk.to/BeatsInMiami2016 
Release Date: 11th March 2016
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Download

Above & Beyond feat. Gemma Hayes - Counting Down The Days (Marsh Remix)

Beachin - Bali

https://www.discogs.com/Unknown-Artist-Gypsy-Woman-Rave-Yard-Mix/release/11237753

Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (DieMantle RaveYard Mix)

Tracklist:

1) Justin Martin vs Ardalan - Lezgo
2) Meati - Skinny Dip (Ardalan remix)
3) Peter Horrevorts - Bloody Hands
4) Doctor Trash - Eleg Hunter (Pierre Deutschmann)

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Starter (minimix)

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