Recorded by @liaenliaen in anticipation of IT ISN'T HAPPENING FESTIVAL, actually happening on October 22 and October 23 in Nuremberg, Germany. More info, interview and tracklist:  bit.ly/LiAENHappens

IT ISN'T HAPPENING 2021 Mix by LiÆN

Sam Goku - Radiants - Dekmantel - DKMNTL104

vinyl: https://dekmantel.com/shop/records/sam-goku-radiants
digital: https://samgoku.bandcamp.com/album/radiants

a1. Tides (Under The Moonlight)
a2. Tanggu FM
b1. Radiants
b2. Temple Arp

Building on the buzz around his dynamic techno releases of the past few years, Sam Goku @samgoku makes a welcome debut on Dekmantel with four striking set pieces which subvert the rules of the average floor fodder.

Through his steady stream of output on the likes of Atomnation Berlin-based Robin Wang has established himself as a must-check artist with an instinct for the unconventional. That comes through in jaw-dropping fashion on Radiants’ opening cut ‘Tides (Under The Moonlight)’, a swirling, mystical thumper which rises with graceful restraint to a thunderous peak. By way of contrast ‘Tanggu FM’ brings things up close and claustrophobic, using slippery sound design and stuttering vocals to create a different kind of maverick energy on top of the rugged low end. Even when he does reach for anthemic hooks on the EP’s title track, there’s a fundamental otherness to the sparkling chords and a toughness to the beat which edges out the competition.

This is just a snapshot of the versatility at work across Radiants, a record which will cement Goku’s position as a standout producer taking a less obvious path to truly distinctive, devastatingly original showstoppers.

DKMNTL104 // Sam Goku - Radiants

Life is fast and as such so is the soundtrack. This one is a fast paced mix from Amsterdam based producer and DJ Ineffekt who has risen in prominence with releases on the likes of Something Happening Somewhere and Intercept.

Regular appearances at the likes of De School and Dekmantel Selectors has cemented his position amidst the underground club circuit of the city and he is now beginning to receive international recognition more widely.

Most recently he has launched his own party called High Hopes and there a number of exciting projects in the pipeline yet to come.

The mix itself is fun focussed, doesn’t take itself too seriously and would sound wonderful on big speakers at a sun kissed festival. Catchy hooks, playful vocals are dabbled throughout atop a bouncy highly energetic workout.

Ineffekt: The Ransom Note Mix

Joining us for Tapes #131 is self-confessed vinyl addict and Wigan’s finest, Wes Baggaley. For decades, he’s been familiar to promoters, record store staff and clubbers in Manchester and London, but in recent years he has become a familiar face to a much wider audience.

From 2016 to 2024 he played some of the best regarded underground parties across Europe including the legendary Panorama Bar, Frankfurt’s esteemed Robert Johnson, Munich’s Blitz and Rotte Sonne, NYC Downlow, Horse Meat Disco, Chapter 10, Adonis and many more. Written features across several leading dance music titles have appeared and Wes has done live streamed sets for Mixmag's The Lab and an extremely well received one for Boiler Room. When the Covid 19 pandemic struck Wes did a number of live streams including one for Jerome Hill’s brilliant Don’t label and one for Krake festival, both streamed live from Fold, London. He has also appeared on Berlin’s now legendary Hör and currently holds a long running residency at Bottom Heavy with Dan Beaumont at Dalston Superstore.

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Origins Tapes 131 - Wes Baggaley

He watched from his balcony, gazing as the water moved slowly inwards as the sun set in the distance. It were as if the world had fallen asleep, there was nothing but the sound of the woods and the trees around him as he gazed out upon the shimmering ocean. 

The tides under the moonlight were a beautiful thing - they operated under their own timeline, moving in and out in line with the circadian rhythms of a chaotic world. Yet still, they resembled peace. 

He retired to bed, dreaming of the world beyond the window. 

Sam Goku is set to release a new EP on Dekmantel, it is a tour de force of a record demonstrating a deep knowledge of ethereal dance music as he balances the sensibilities of Trance and Techno with careful precision.

DKMNTL104

PREMIERE: Sam Goku - Tides Under The Moonlight [Dekmantel]

In anticipation of him joining us at the club this Friday, K Lone treats us to an hour of music, featuring some of his upcoming fabric Originals releases.

RA tickets: https://ra.co/events/1910783

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