We are more than happy to welcome Max (@maxnrgsupply) to our hallooo Mix Series. Please hold the line for a lively mix of positive moments.  📞🌐🕺🏻🎶💙  Enjoy!

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH MAX ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the result?

A: Thanks for having me on your loveley mix-series. I wanted to create a positive and laidback dance vibe using diverse but still cohesive tracks. It begins with an atmospheric synth intro followed by sunny italo groovers and cheesy 80s gems for home-shuffling and ends up with an extended chill-anthem to put you back to sleep.
Preparation started with scrolling through unsorted iTunes folders and the “newly bought” section of my record shelf. After setting a rough order I pressed record and tried my best to go with the flow. One or two bottles of local giesinger beer helped to get intro the groove..

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: The first track from synthesizer-wizard CV VISION is a special one. My colleagues and me at Toy Tonics and Kryptox Records were quite busy in the last months putting together a new compilation called “Kraut Jazz Futurism”. CV VISION contributed this exclusive cinematic synth trip called “1TheU” - its my favorite one and im happy its finally released.

Q: How do you dig for music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in a record? 

A: I was never the guy spending hours of hours in record shops... more like the internet nerd browsing through blogs, discogs groups and dj-mixes. Finding unknown treasure chests to go through and opening hundreds of browser tabs is what makes me happy - and sometimes frustrated as well. The factors which arouses my interest in a record are mainly an appealing artwork and wording. If it also contains different track versions, like a dub mix or the often better “version”-version, its obviously worth a listen. 

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: “Spacer Woman” by Sheila & B.Devotion is one 
record I cant let go. Its not a secret gem but the 
addictive energy and the Nile Rodgers baseline makes it to one of THE ultimate disco tracks plus 
a sureshot on the dancefloor.
The latest track I was really hooked to get the ID was that unknown Italo-Disco track playing on a video tape recorded at a party in Goa back in the late 80s. In 2020 this mysterious track became quite a phenomenon in many disco-forums and comment sections as nobody knew what it was. Experts and disco enthusiasts from all over the world were consulted in finding it. The whole story of the track and the final title was revealed on Intergalactic FM a few weeks ago. So cool to see how the people worked together in such unusual ways to solve the mystery.

Q: Music bonds people together. Any local DJs/projects/shops/... you would like to shout out?

A: I want to shoutout the girls n boys from non profit online platform radio80k. Since 6 years they are offering a diverse mix of radio-shows from the local scene. Im excited that I got the opportunity to host a monthly show there as well, where I can play dancefloor orientated music on a regular basis. 
Another great project to mention is Alternative Fakten. The collective around Tom Zwotausend is bringing open minded weird and obscure electronic sounds on the Munich map by hosting events and releasing music as an own label. 
More greetings go out to Tobi and his nice crew from cucurucu bar. The small venue, offers a various crowd and open minded music. My homie Komnen (aka DJ Kneipe) and me played regularly as WIGGY at the bar before lockdown and experienced some exciting sweaty nights there. Hope they weather the crisis and can re-open again soon.

— Max

Hallooo Mix Series No. 8 – Max NRG Supply

We are going absolute bananas about our latest music connoisseurs. The heavy duty diggers from @balearicbanana bring you one hour of finest delights to keep it nice and slow. 🦦🍌Tasty!

↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH BALEARIC BANANA ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

A: Hey guys, thank you for inviting us, it’s a pleasure to be a part of your lovely series :)
After trying to prepare a lot for mixes over the time, we realized we don’t really work that way and where never satisfied with the result. So nowadays we discovered a ritual that works out really well with us. For this mix we looked into our collection for new digs that could suit the podcast vibe, grabbed a cold beer, lighted up a cosmic incense and just let the vibe flow ^^

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: We don’t really have a record in this mix that we assosiate with a special story, but we now can say that the whole mix will forever give us a very nostalgic feeling since we had the opportunity to play many of the records played in the mix at a festival in the Ukrainian mountains, at the self care & tea floor. It was the fist time for us to play sitting down, and it was a very special experience <3

Q: Do you have a special digging process and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in a Record?

A: I wouldn’t say that we have any kind of special digging process. We just love to go digging, so we try to go to flea markets and record shops as much as we can. Always having eyes wide open for the unexpected 

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: It’s not actually a record, but a cd, it was unfortunately
never sold on Discogs :( 
It’s from a Brazilian band called Karnak, the ep is “Comendo uva na chuva(faraó mix)” which translates as “eating grapes in the rain”
I’ve even tried contacting the band and it’s manager without any success, so if anyone out there has this file, it would make me extremely happy!

Q: Music bonds people together. Any local heros/crews/parties/shops/... you would like to shout out? 

A: Big s/o to Deniz Arslan from small talk who is making one of our favorite parties in Berlin! Also to our brother Gilberto from isle of wax, to Dave & Mark + the whole Fandango crew who kindly invited us to play in their amazing festival in Ukraine. And one big S/O to a not so local hero, our fabulous sister, queen from the ctw podcast, Mimi <3

Hallooo Mix Series No. 9 – Balearic Banana

We are more than happy to welcome Kiernan (@fragmentsinwax) to our hallooo Mix Series. The outstanding welsh digger delivers a stunning mix of rare 90's electronica, downtempo, IDM and early electro. Let's take a sip of welsh time and space.🥤🌚💫 Enjoy the Trip!

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH KIERNAN ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

A: Thank you! It's a pleasure to finally get this put together after months of waiting for the right records/tapes/CD's to become available. I was in the middle of building a tracklist for 2 very different mixes, one of which being an early morning AOR/Pop orientated mix with the other being this one - an early to mid 90's blend of IDM and other electronica. I'm pretty happy with the result, it was fun to play some better known tunes by Juicy Peach, Eirin Peryglus and Yiffie amongst the weird Welsh things that have come up recently. 

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: Not so much a record, but a CD Promo I was given by a Welsh group called Glovebox with a bunch of unreleased material from the late 90's featuring a few music videos! It's got a really great blend of IDM, Ambient House and Breakbeat tunes that only had a few radio plays and the odd play out at coastal raves.

Q: How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in a record? 

A: Over lockdown Discogs has been an ever present tool, however I've found that I had much more luck making connections with private collectors. I've got some really lovely family/friend connections in Wales and have a buddy in Cornwall who has an amazing collection of privately pressed records from the mid 80's. I also chat to other DJ's who have similar tastes that are kind enough to share pointers for things that might be of interest, I'd say that's my favourite way of digging because you make a friend along the way! In terms of picking out records, I think the sleeve always tells a story. But I also focus on the label for info, the more DIY it looks the better! 

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: I never sell any of my personal copies of Welsh language records and tapes, especially given the recent rise in demand. However, one that stands out is probably a self released cassette I was given by an Aberystwyth post-punk/experimental pop group called Crisialau Plastig. It was recorded on a 4-track recorder and used wacky instruments like a toy flute, a harmonica and of course, a drum machine. 
One that never leaves my wantlist is probably an LP by Ffenestri, called 'Tymhorau'. It's recently sky rocketed in price and I'm lucky to have come across a few copies. It was recorded at the Vestry in my village and was the first release on my locally loved Fflach label, which is now defunct due to the very sad passing of the Jones brothers. 'Y Tymhorau' is a fortuitous dance tune that I play 99% of the time at gigs that always pricks people's ears, whether they're into this scene or not. 

Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

A: Yes definitely, Thom from Freedom of Groovement is the person who encouraged me to start taking music more seriously along with Vish from Dar Disku who pushed me to play more to my roots. Corey and @Kaynethehermit from Continuous Movement and DiskFrisk respectively for some great company in recent months. Also, @j_gregss from @In-Form who I've been lucky enough to share a few drinks and some tracks (heard here) with over some musical chatter.

Hallooo Mix Series No.10 – Kiernan Abbott

Re-upload of our Mix for @fujisbazaar Tea Time show on @norrm radio from 19.02.21 🌿🍵☘️ Enjoy 2h of mild spiced tunes for your Tea Time ✌️

Hallooo Tea Time

We are more than happy to welcome Stephan(@earlorlog) to our hallooo Mix Series. In his mix he gives room for a feeling of imminence by considering Dub, Downtempo, Balearic, Cosmic Disco and related genres not as feel-good sounds but as a danceable form of “Widerständige Musik”. 🌬🌚🕊  

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH EARL ORLOG ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

A: It started with the idea to make some kind of anti- war downbeat mix. Although it was clear from the start that I also wanted to include some new digs, the mix should centre around two classics: Timmy Thomas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together” and “Clouds Across The Moon” by the RAH Band. Anyway: By the time everything was done and dusted, I had replaced Thomas’ original with a cover version and all that was left of “Clouds Across The Moon” was a little vocal snippet. But I think I somehow managed to preserve the intended spirit: To tell it like it is. To let the story not be smothered in utopian beauty but to give room for a feeling of imminence, or subliminal distress and even a bit of good old German Angst … by considering Dub, Downtempo, Balearic, Cosmic Disco and more or less related genres not as feel-good sounds but as a danceable form of “Widerständige Musik”. 

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: Not exactly a story, but G. Rizo’s „Je Me Mentis“ is an alltime fave of mine. It’s a still pretty much underappreciated (wrongfully, of course) piece of abstract disco dub from Switzerland. A real heavyweight … practically at almost any speed.

Q: How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in music?

A: I’m intrigued by music that is outlandish, naive, heartfelt, original, unfamiliar, genuine, odd, wild, touching, surprising, spooky, in any way trailblazing and/or trying to reach out to the stars - no matter from which era or part of the world. Ideally there’s a Saz, Oud, Sitar or Twang Guitar as well as a prominent Bass and some analogue Synths involved. Even better if it’s drenched in echo or reverb. I like to rummage through flea markets, second-hand shops, record fairs and cassette booths. Especially when I’m on holiday. As far as African, South American and Asian music is concerned I find a lot of stuff via local friends and Instagram contacts. And of course, what other diggers are spinning at parties, uploading to their YTs, or recommending in our chats is a huge inspiration.

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: Never let go: Beyond Sound - “Diamond Harbour”. Holy grail: Os Tincoãs - “s/t”. A record I managed to finally cross off my wantlist this week: Z.I.Z. - “…Aber Sie Machen Es Göttlich” 

Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out?

Keshavara, Plasma Hal, Kame House, Parallel Schallplatten, WIWWG, Olaf O.P.A.L, Martin Stirnband, DJ Rotwein & Phil OG, GAZZA & Bærnd Anders, Axel Haxel & Kitchensessions and David Chouferbad.

Hallooo Mix Series No.11 – Earl Orlog

We are more than happy to welcome Julian Horn (@giuliodj) to our hallooo Mix Series. He takes us on a journey through an ocean of sounds, from jazz-fusion shores through ambient waves to eastern balearic boogie islands 🌊💙🐳 Enjoy the sail! 🎶

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH JULIAN ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

A: Thank you for the invite! I usually prepare for a mix with 4-5 songs that i am really feeling at the moment and then try to build a mood around it. So this mix turned out to be a journey from jazz/fusion to ambient to balearic boogie with some obscurities in between – mostly japanese..

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: Definitely the yuri harada record. Its a yasuaki shimizu produced enka record. I was introduced to this record several years ago while in tokyo by austin who runs the incidental music label and the tone poem record store in portland. I was instantly blown away by that song! obvioulsy that record was impossible to get a hold of then. I assume since then some deadstock has appeared and i was able to get myself a copy via discogs.

Q: How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in music?

A: These days mostly by listening to mixes and radio shows and the occasional visit in my local record store.
It can be really hard to describe what it is, one is looking for in music. Also, these things change over time. I would say “the unknown” and “the unexpected”, records that take you to places your mind has not been to before.

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: I moved flat recently and had to get rid of a lot of records which was not an easy thing. Now i don't plan to let go of any more records :)	
A record that doesn't want to leave my wantlist – probably some super rare italian library record or pretty much any tom wolgers release related record.

Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out?

I want to give a shout out to M. August. Every single mix he does is a world of its own and an amazing musical journey from start to finish. You can find his mixes on soundcloud.
The before-mentioned Tone Poem record store is always a great source of inspiration! 
Also keep your eyes peeled for the next couple releases on our reissue label Edition Hawara later this year!

Hallooo Mix Series No.12 – Julian Horn

We are more than happy to welcome Camille (@plasticbamboo) to our hallooo Mix Series. He takes us on a balearic holiday for the ears, traveling through easy listening, synth-pop, library and balearic boogie. Perfect for the first sunny spring moments. 🌿🌼🌴 Enjoy the journey! 🎶

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH CAMILLE ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Thank you for inviting me ! This mix is 100% vinyl. I prepared it going through the records I bought last year, which involve some news and reissues as well as some older stuff I found at flea markets. Once I got a direction, I dug in my record collection to excavate records that fit in which I’d never used in previous mixes, and then tried to make sense out of it all. Somehow once a mix is recorded, I always discover links between tracks that I hadn’t noticed before and tell myself a story. The result is a mix of easy listening, synthpop, library music and balearic boogie.

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

Indeed, the Daniele Patucchi soundtrack of Turbo Time, which had been in my wantlist for almost a decade. Last summer I went to visit Florence in Italy, mainly to see its monuments and art legacy, but on the last day of my trip I decided to check out the Mercato delle Pulci, with no expectations whatsoever. After going through records for a few minutes, there it was, in perfect condition, waiting for me. It’s not a crazy story but one of those unexpected and effortless digging moments that stays with me after.

Q: How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in Music? 

I don’t have one particular way of digging, I just keep my eyes and ears open. Right now the social networks play a big part in bringing music to my ears, whether it’s groups, people I follow or friends, especially when it comes to new releases or reissues. But my preference still goes to physical digging, in record shops or at flea markets. It means spending a lot of time on the field but it usually pays off and it’s a priceless feeling. In music, I guess I’m looking for something that makes me feel alive. Sometimes it’s a beat that makes me want to dance, sometimes an emotion through lyrics or a melody. I like to be surprised too.

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

One that I will never let go is Lait de Coco by Maya. And among the many records that don’t want to leave my wantlist, there is a 12’’ by Eddy Louiss called Caraïbes / Les Éléphants / Taureau. Maybe one day…

Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

There are a lot to mention, firstly my friends in Paris : Les Yeux Orange, LeonxLeon, Vidal Benjamin, Masterphil, the record shop Babaluma… Sara Mautone from Florence. Also Patrick Ryder from Manchester. His label Talking Drums is on fire right now, check it out if you haven’t. As Gary’s Gang once said, « keep on makin’ music » !

Hallooo Mix Series No.13 – Plastic Bamboo

We are more than happy to welcome Elliot (@curiousaboutmusic) to our hallooo Mix Series. Stay curious for a beautiful mix of forgotten treasures, freschlie dusted of to bring the sunshine in. 🌬🧡👀 Enjoy the journey! ‘Curiously Yours’ 🎶

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH ELLIOT ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?
 
I start with one track and work through the mix one track at a time seeing what works and what doesn’t. I always have a few tracks that I’d like to put in the mix at the start, but most of the time I can never get them to work/fit. In some ways, the tracks pick themselves until I’ve got something I’m happy with.
 
I hope this mix comes across as fun and a bit different if you manage to get through the full hour! It’s full of new records I’ve picked up this year.

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?
 
There are a few records in this mix that I managed to buy directly from the artists. I’m very grateful to them for getting back to me and sharing stories from back then. To promote her single back in 84, Laine August paraded Kensington in a milkmaid outfit with her boyfriend at the time and a friend dressed as a pantomime cow.
 
A lot of great records have no information about the release/artist so it’s always cool to get further info you can’t get from clicking purchase.

Q: How do you dig for new music? 
 
I’m not the most conventional buyer going, I’ve only set foot in a record store once! I do most my ‘digging’ and buying online.
 
There’s a lot of great music that you can come across on ebay that aren’t yet catalogued on discogs. I have a few keyword ebay searches that I check daily to see if anything new and interesting has been listed. Searches like ‘private press’, ‘private synth’, ‘outsider’, ‘outsider synth’ etc. can help you find cool and interesting things. I buy a bit of everything and I’m a big fan of amateur sounding music. I also browse ‘latest additions’ on discogs which has been working pretty well for me the last couple of months. Still got to take a risk on the blind most of the time though and that rarely works out ha.
 
I’m sure lots of collectors do the same but maybe this is interesting to some people.
 
Q: One record you will never let go, one that doesn’t want to leave your waitlist and one guilty pleasure?
 
I don’t think I’ll ever sell my copy of The Wandering Magi. I ended up messaging every record store in Ohio and it took me ages to find a copy! I’m forever grateful to Skeleton Dust Records in Ohio who sold me the record at their listed price. They honoured their original pricing despite the recent discogs sales, I don’t think I could morally ever sell the copy.
 
One record I really would like to get my hands on is Sash – Sash (1988). There are two tracks from it on the cratesLA YT and I’m yet to see another copy come up for sale. Hopefully someone sources deadstock one day as I’ve had no luck sourcing a copy.
 
I have a few guilty pleasure records that are mostly just amateur private press covers. I always try and fit one in a mix, just can’t help it!
 
 
Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

Everyone I talk to, you know who you are!

Hallooo Mix Series No.14 – Curious Music

We are more than happy to welcome Valentin (@valentin-hauptmann) to our hallooo Mix Series. He delivers the soundtrack for your next road-trip with your besties, full of sun drenched AOR-Folk-Fusion and uplifting Synth-Pop-Disco.  So roll down you windows and enjoy the cruse 🌞🚗✨ 

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH VALENTIN ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Thank you for having me! After the sun finally showed up here in Berlin a few weeks ago I managed to get my ass up and put some music together. There were a few records I recently picked up with that certain summer mood I was in plus a few things I wanted to upload on the channel since a bit. Tried to make sense of all this with the rest of the things that are standing around here. I guess you can definitely get all your besties in a car, roll the windows down and blast this mix on your next adventure but listen for yourself! 


Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

I have a certain emotional connection with that Johnny Star 7 Inch. Treated myself to it after handing in my bachelor thesis which has been a carousel ride for itself. Thanks again to Norm who was willing to let go of his spare. 


Q: How do you dig for new music?

I had phases were a spend a lot of time on Discogs but also love hitting up shops and flea markets especially while being on holidays and just going through everything that is there. Always looking for things that I haven’t seen before hoping it will either deliver a mood or make you want to dance. 


Q: One record you will never let go, one that doesn’t want to leave your waitlist and one guilty pleasure?

I will never let go of my copy of Yola Polastri’s Discoteque LP. Caminado Bajo El Sol is one of my all-time favs that pushes all the right buttons. 

One record that doesn’t want to leave my wantlist is the Spiegel B – Cool Down single. Didn’t pull the trigger the last time a copy popped up. Hit me up if you are willing to let yours go! 

One big guilty pleasure must be the whole Mini Stars series on Dino Music. They feature popular dance music tracks mostly from the 80s but with German lyrics sang by kids for kids. Please check out Jacqueline - Ferien Auf Dem Ponyhof which is a version of Jason Donovan’s Sealed With A Kiss to get an idea of what I am talking about. Too many great tracks to list here but if you understand German these will definitely put a smile on your face! 


Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out?

Sure thing! Very happy to have many passionate music lovers in my close circle. First of all William who encouraged me to record my first mix ever, Sandra (Frinda Di Lanco) and Henna Stein for giving me Italian lessons, the two Balearic Bananas Marvin und Phil, Dangerous Dave who’s is probably the most underrated DJ in Berlin (book him!), Los Chavales from Radio Relativa. I am sure I forgot some, but you know who you are! <3

Hallooo Mix Series No.15 – Valentin

Buh! Unexpected new Mix! 🔥👻🪘🥁 Actually did this one just for myself to listen to my Cumbia and Latin records, but since it fits so good to the hot summer vibe right now, I thought why not share it. 😉 I’m still quite new to this genre, all the records are digs from a trip trough Mexico earlyer this year. So it brings back some very special memories to me. 🌞🕺🏼🌴 I hope you enjoy this latin cocktail as much as I do! 
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Cumbia Colada

It’s been a while, but therefore we are gonna start the year with a big one… We are more than happy to welcome Oskar (@floorlengthskirts @fgleeds ) to our hallooo Mix Series. He delivers a 5h long mega mix, taking us on a journey through his favorite records and digs of the last year. From Ambient, Folk, Synth, Wave, Dub, Electro to House, this mix perfectly winds through all genres. Tune in for the big journey! 👗🖤⛓ 
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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH OSKAR ↓ ↓ ↓

– Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

I prepared poorly, as the original mix was lost in an irretrievable data breach and I had to re-record. I don't really plan out mixes that much, which I think is pretty easy to hear in some of the transitions between records and moods. The mix is essentially a stack of records I put together from my shelves, in a rough order, which I then recorded in my living room when my housemates weren't in. It sort of traces the past year, records I have found or at least listened to the most.

– Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

Too many to mention really, but 'I Love the Night' by Blue Öyster Cult is probably the record in here that I have had the longest so brings with it the most nostalgia. I reckon I probably got that single when I was 18 and freshly arrived in Leeds, in one of the charity shops opposite my student accommodation.

– How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in a record/music? 

Bandcamp for new stuff, which is actually more my cup of tea these days. Bit of Discogs of course, but even that I have calmed down with a bit. I prefer emailing people and trading without the formality (and cost implications) of Discogs. Tip offs from friends are also always welcomed.
As for what interests me in a record, the cover is important as a signifier - but in terms of sound I don't really have a criteria for what I like or don't like, just a sense of good or bad. I also really like some bad stuff too, and regularly confuse myself with the distinction.

– Are there three records you would take with you on a deserted island?

This is an absolutely impossible question really, but definitely the new Tara Clerkin Trio because I know I can listen to it repeatedly without the enjoyment fading. Station M.X.J.Y. by Maximum Joy possibly or To Each... by A Certain Ratio. Stuff that would send me into madness more quickly? Also not sure if you'd want to even take music you enjoy to a deserted island?

– Music bonds people. Any djs/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out? 

Again too many to name really, DJ-wise particularly because I am surrounded by so many good ones. Queenie, a friend from Leeds who has a show on Narr Radio is my most consistent listen and has amazing taste. Ben Wrong too, if you know you know. The people I live with and my/their friends and loved ones are a pretty talented bunch of people musically and otherwise, but there are too many to namedrop properly so I'll namedrop none of them. Its been nice to meet online friends that have become offline friends, like Caldu and Alex, who both know their beef from their eggs. The Little Record Shop in Hornsey is no secret really, but is the shop I try to get to most regularly. The owner David goes against the record store manager stereotype, and the digging is always productive.

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Hallooo Mix Series No.16 – Floor Length Skirts

Oláaa amigos! 🌴👀🩴 Here comes another mix I just did for myself and now desired to share with you. It's only records I found on my trip to Brazil a couple of month ago. So this brings back some very special memories to me. 🌞💃🏽🇧🇷 I hope you enjoy this sunny ride through Brazilian music as much as I do.  🎶🍹😉 Saúde!

Oláaa Brazil

Low hanging tropical fruit mix for those juicy hours in between by our very own @denisspeh. Best served cold. Enjoy!

Hallooo Mix Series No. 1 – Denis Speh

@aurelianhallhuber - the second half of our little Collectors-Collective - welcomes us in his future island residency with warm, dubby sounds grooving through the night. A mix like a 5 Star Airbnb experience. Sure we will stay in his cozy apartement again.  :)

Hallooo Mix Series No. 2 – Aurelian Hallhuber

We are more than happy to welcome Nick Stropko (@nickstropko) for our new series of hallooo Mixtapes featuring some spicy chord progressions paired with sticky melodies. Enjoy his contribution suitably named The Spicy Sticky Mix. Q&A here below:

hallooo: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Nick: Thanks for having me! The mix started from a record bag I packed for one of my favorite local parties, Air A Danser. I tried to then grab some other favorites from the past six months or so. On the whole, I think the mix encapsulates some of my favorite qualities in dance music — spicy chord progressions paired with sticky melodies.

hallooo: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

Nick: One song in the mix came to me from some of my coworkers. I work in a restaurant where the rest of the front of house staff is from Montenegro. While we’re closing up, they usually play terrible Balkan pop songs, but one night, a tune came on for about 15 seconds before they skipped it. I immediately knew that it was right in my lane, and after insisting they replay it, I took a photo and bought a copy the next day.

hallooo: Walking into a record shop can be quite a intimidate experience. Do you have a digging process and/or what kind of things do you look for in a record when you’re out digging?

Nick: The process varies from store to store — what do they specialize in? What am I looking for? But generally it’s a matter of looking for labels I don’t recognize, releases that look distinctive or like they would’ve been overlooked in their day. That, and spending quality time in the listening booth. Ultimately, you have to trust your ears. 

hallooo: Is there a record, that has continued to be in your wantlist over the years?

Nick: While there are loads of records I’m always on the hunt for, ultimately, I find the chase of finding new stuff more engaging. The pleasure of dropping the needle on something that immediately grabs and stays with you is a bit more fun than finally tracking down (or, more likely, paying boatloads of money on Discogs for) an old favorite. That being said, if anyone wants to send me a copy of “Need More Time” by Nick Allen, I wouldn’t be opposed. My bootleg is terrible.

hallooo: Is it possible for you to sum up what the collection means to you in a more general sense?

Nick: It’s just an overview of the records I’ve been listening to recently — some favorite finds, some tips from friends (or coworkers) mixed together in my bedroom.

hallooo: Music bonds people together. Any local heroes/parties you would like to shout out?

Nick: Outside of the aforementioned Air A Danser and a little shameless self promotion of my Japanese mix series/party Nippon Leagues (with my mentor and perpetual inspiration Alex Tebbs Mitchell) I’d be remiss if I didn’t shout out my dear friends at Universal Cave, Extra Water, and Earth Beat.

Hallooo Mix Series No. 3 - Nick Stropko

Chill to the Max! Enjoy some mellow tunes.

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We are more than happy to welcome Jake Stellarwell (@jakestellarwell) to our hallooo Mix Series. 
He delivers a smooth and chilled mix with ‘dancing in the living room’ moments. Enjoy! ;-) 


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INTERVIEW WITH JACK

Hallooo: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Jake: I prepare for mixes the same way I prep for gigs. I begin by pulling wide, then I narrow in on a direction that I catch a vibe from. I think for many vinyl DJs the process of pulling records is both as fun as and as delicate as the act of piecing them together. For this mix I pulled some of my favorite records to listen to both at home and when I'm out gigging. As with all of my mixes, this one too is all vinyl and is recorded like a true DJ set done in one take. The mix starts with a soundtrack piece and works it's way from there up to some real 'dancing in the living room' moments. I'd say the mix is mostly chill and is quite nice for casual listening, either alone or with a few friends. 

Hallooo: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story? 

Jake: Hmmm, let me think... well, I did play one of them a few times at Danny's [Bucktown, Chicago] and every time it lit up the spot. It's a downtempo Jazzdance cut, and Jazzdance can sometimes get stank face reactions, but I love playing the pieces in my collection and each time I play them out I get good reactions from open-minded dancers, and that was especially the case at Danny's. The track is 'Uptown Strut' by Arthur Blythe, a record that now rarely leaves my bag. I picked it up one morning at Wild Prairie in Chicago - great shop run by two lovely human beings - while Alex was combing through a collection he had just acquired. He kindly let me dig through it with him and this was in that lot. 

Hallooo: Walking into a record shop can be quite an intimidating experience. Do you have a digging process and/or what kind of things do you look for in a record when you’re out digging? 

Jake: The tricks of the trade are all fairly well documented by now, so I can't say that I do anything earth-shatteringly unique or anything like that, but if I have time I do try my best to not ignore the dollar bins. I'm also completely open to taking chances and seeing what happens. I've eaten shit on stacks of dollar records before, but I've also scored enough times to make it worth it. Also, I always have my phone fully charged and my earbuds on deck, as a lot of stores these days do not have proper listening stations. I also do a fair amount of digital digging, as we all do, and I take the same chances there as well. And, if you apply those filters on the ol' scogs, you can really dial in your digging. 

Hallooo: Is there a record that has continued to be in your want-list over the years? 

Jake: There are thousands that continue to be in my wantlist lol. I have been lucky to meet a few web dealers recently and one of them takes nice care of me by consistently having hot items in stock that are in my wantlist - pretty sick if I may say so myself. I scored the Dedication 7" on WEA... the one with Pictures - such a tune. One record that continues to elude me though, and a I know a few of my homies have found this for cheap, is the 'Reflections' LP by Laura Allan & Paul Horn. I know it will turn up somewhere unexpected for like $5 and when it does - it's mine! 

Hallooo: Music bonds people together. Any local heroes/parties you would like to shout out? 

Jake: Here in Phoenix where I'm at now I'd have to shout out the one and only Djentrification and in Chicago the Boogie Munsters and their affiliates. Party-wise, Night Moves and Queen in Chicago and we used to have a great party here called Grand Affair - hoping that returns in time for Spring! 
Cheers guys and thanks a ton, mucho love

Hallooo Mix Series No. 4 – Jake Stellarwell

Hallooo Home 👋🏻Mix. Our take on staying home. 

Some words: After the first recording unfortunately got lost, this is rather a spontaneous compilation of favorites of the moment. Smooth, positive vibes to lighten up your home.

Hallooo Home Mix #1

Open your windows and let the sun-drenched music flow... 🐚👀🌞🎶 
Here comes vol. 2 of our mixes for save home listening. Enjoy! ;-)
#stayhome #staypositive

Hallooo Home Mix #2

We are more than happy to welcome Andrea & Giacomo (@slowfirediscomachine) to our hallooo Mix Series. They deliver a smooth yet energetic mix that will definitely spark the fire. 🌿🔥🌿 Enjoy! 😉


INTERVIEW WITH SFDM

Q: How did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Hello boys, thanks for having us! Usually when we prepare a regular mix (with no "theme" or such) we try to be as wide as possible in terms of genre. we like our mixes to be something fluid and natural , evolving from track to track into a different mood or kind of sound,  from downtempo to uptempo (and sometimes back)
So our scheme usually is like this: we choose a bunch or records to create the spine of the mix and then adjust by substituting or adding other tracks until we reach the point when we enjoy playing it without having the feel "oh i miss something here". 
We are happy with the final result of this mix , hope listeners will enjoy the ride too!

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

We have a  strong bond with a lot of records we play, some have a story, many others don't. Most of the time is about feelings that records is capable of  giving to us. This mix has the peculiarity of containing few finds from "quarantine online digging" which is something we could never imagine to experience in our like (i mean the quarantine part). One of these special one is Madeleine Uzho - Satisfied. no better medicine to cheer up a day of lockdown that finding a good record like that for cheap.

Q: Do you have a special digging process and/or what kind of things do you look for in a record when you’re out digging?

We have no science behind this, when we go crate digging we try to look for different elements  that catches our attention like label, musicians involved, date, sometimes just artwork or logo. the step after is searching for a reference on YT or SC in case there's no record player at disposal (we do enjoy a lot flea markets so sometimes is just blind buying!). Online things are easier because of search filters : )

Q: Is there a record, that has continued to be in your wantlist over the years?

There are a lot of records always in the wantlist. first one i recall is  Unique - Sankofa

Q: Music bonds people together. Any local heros/parties you would like to shout out? 

We would like to shout out to all the nice guys and crews in Milan we've met along the road, especially Eternal Love, Luca from Rocket Radio and the crew of Polifonic for inviting us to play in their festival, unfortunately postponed to covid. we were so happy to be invited to play there, but who knows, maybe in the future we will! ; )

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Hallooo Mix Series No. 5 – Slow Fire Disco Machine

A mix we did this summer for the beautiful Methods of Mellow Mix Series. http://methodsofmellow.com 
Playing mellow records to forget everyday life for a moment and dream your self to your favorite place. We hope you enjoy the mellow ride and thanks again to the wonderful people of Methods of Mellow for inviting us! 🌿🌞🍃💛

Hallooo Mellow Mix

We are more than happy to welcome Antony (@fujisbazaar) to our hallooo Mix Series. He delivers a smooth and laidback mix that shines through the clouds ☁️🙂☁️🌋 Enjoy! 

INTERVIEW WITH FUJIS BAZAAR

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the result?

Thank you for the invitation! Normally I would prepare myself by grabbing my portable record player and heading to the bargain sections of my local stores. However, this time, Discogs and eBay were my go to. The outcome of this mix has clearly taken a reggae-pop and UK Soul turn. I find, with living in London, a lot of my finds are normally on a reggae tip, or sub-genres of it.

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

Most of the records I play in this mix are fairly new to my collection, so I’m yet to add special stories to each. But - there is one. Around the middle of the mix I play a record by Clive Brown - See U Cry. I purchased this one a little over a year ago, and I have regularly played it and received messages asking for IDs on it. There are three mixes on it, all of which are outstanding.

Q: Do you have a special digging process, or what kind of things arouse your interest in a record?

When digging I tend to look at dates, features, and label names. I am lucky enough that in most of my local stores there are listening decks, or the staff allow me to use my own. I always head to the bargain sections first, as you’re always likely to find unknown and untouched gems there..

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

Yukiko Haneda - Beating Mess. I was actually very very kindly given this record as a gift on my trip last year to Japan. I was in Takayama (my favourite place), and I decided to visit the only store there, and I was met by Yuki and Yoko of Obscuro. We chatted and I bought quite a few records from them and they also gifted me this record!
The record which still sits in my wantlist, five years later.. is another Japanese record, Makoto Matsushita - First Light. I should probably just go and buy the repress that has been put out in the last year.. durr!

Q: Music bonds people together. Any local heros/projects you would like to shout out? 

DJ/Producer Munir (Midnight Runners) & Ofri, owner of Norrm Radio! Ty running his 1BTN show, Through The Trees. Hampus and his NTS show, Doing Time. Tilly with her Noods and new NTS residency. Monty of Perth, AU, clearly doing bits in her hometown. Many many more to name. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Cheers!
Antony

Hallooo Mix Series No. 6 – Fuji's Bazaar

We are more than happy to welcome Lukas (Schnellreinigung) to our hallooo Mix Series. He delivers an energetic Mix that leaves no time for no emotion. 💫👘🎃🌻 Enjoy!

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↓ ↓ ↓  INTERVIEW WITH SCHNELLREINIGUNG ↓ ↓ ↓ 

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the result?

A: As i rarely record any mixtapes or similar i get really excited if i'm asked to make one. It begins with randomly and franatically pulling out records from my shelf and take a wild ride through all the genres i like to set a direction in which i'd like the mix to go. 
I just got some crates of various Italo Disco, Hi-NRG and Synth Pop records from a defunct discoteque in Mainz, so it was an almost mathematical certainty that this will impact the mixtape's style. 
There's a song in the mix called "no time for no emotion", i think that was the overall mood i aimed for if that makes any sense. Sometimes you just need this highly exaggerated, straight forward emotionality that only those records can transport, especially in times when you can't express those feelings dancing on cozy summer open airs. 

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: Well, not a really special or interesting story, but the second track in the mix (Gājēju Motīvs) was one of the first records i bought back in 2010 with some other (mostly boring to my ears) soviet records from a local welfare store. took me almost 10 years though to discover said song. Oh, and the last song, ("Warum Müssen Autos Fahren") is perfect for the last kilometers of a long road bike tour i found out!

Q: Do you have a special digging process, or what kind of things arouse your interest in a record?

A: I really love Discogs as a digging tool, especially now as brick and mortar record shops are closed. The possibility to filter such a huge database for e.g. electronic music from 1980s ethiopia is simply amazing and led me to many great finds. 
Out in the field, apart from the obvious things that raise interest like labels (or the absence of a label), release year etc.,  i mostly look for unusual combinations of characteristics, for example a cover that looks like a generic schlager record but the songtitles sound unusual for that genre.  

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: Tough question, as i regret so many records that i've sold in the past and seem to be unobtainable now. But one example i won't ever let go for sure is an original copy of the turkish folk album "Türküz Türkü Çağırırız!" by Mazhar Ve Fuat that a good friend brought me from Turkey. 
My wantlist is way bigger than my collection, but one of the oldest entry that i still search for anywhere is a original pressing from the self titled LP by Dandelion, a french psychedelic folk record on the famous Kiosque d'Orphee Label.

Q: Music bonds people together. Any local DJs/projects/shops/... you would like to shout out?

A: To be honest I'm not that connected in the local musical scene as i'm more a silent collector than a DJ (as you can hear in the mix), but i can highly recommend two record shops in my area: Staalplaat Records and Static Shock Music.
I'd also like to shout out @paulxmnz, a good friend of mine and my favourite DJ, and @paul_copping46 with his awesome label Speedmaster Records that really got me into Trance, a genre i mostly neglected before i heard his stuff. 

— Lukas

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