This mix is amazing! Can I get a track ID @ 58min Mark

Solid start man, solid start. Looking for a dispointment down the line. Lets see were you take this

For some dance music fans, Alex Garcia may be their new favourite DJ thanks to his excellent sets at Nitsa, Switch Pocket Club, Esfera Fest and Buena Onda Social Club among many more, including some hazy afterparties. In his own, close-knit world of Discogs fanatics and vinyl purists, he's an admired and established digger and DJ of the Barcelona scene. Over the past 10 years he DJ’d tirelessly and continued to dig forgotten gems that will surprise the most exquisite listeners.

We met Alex through common friends and it was a pure connection from day one. His joyful character, and jokes make him such an special friend, who we admire, so it's a true pleasure presenting Alex as our first guest in our monthly podcast series. 

Follow the artist at: https://www.instagram.com/alexgarciaraguz/

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SYNRG003 Croft - Dense Mist EP Snippets

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Ultrasonic sound waves coming from the Ghent perimeter have been intercepted by our Hotbox antennas. Ejecting into orbit for our first Hot Series of the year is none other than the master of the sesh, Session 4000. Traveling to the borders of wacky house and goa trance, Session’s influences are heavily embedded in his psyche. A recent release on Small Hours, a 4-track EP in the pipeline with Locked In and some serious productions with the Hotbox crew shows us there’s no stopping the sesh any time soon.

After having played together at Artistix in Ghent, Session pursued to recapture the night for his entry of our fourth Hot Series. Stomping his way through 55 minutes of murky basslines and uncompromising beats with a happy attitude, Mr 4000 showcases what he likes best. Keep an eye on your sensors, this will not be Session 4000’s last orbit around the Hotbox system.

His next gig is at his own event Naastelkaar on the 21st. A second edition of the event series which brings Rey Colino to Ghent. Don’t miss out.

@dardennemusic

HOT SERIES 004: Session 4000

Wonderkid and label affiliate Nathan Boost is up next on our #nowadaysmixseries. Taking things nice and slow right into an intergalactic universe. It’s a selection of favourite downtempo records which evoke a certain feeling only music can. Goosebumps!

full story: www.nowadaysmagazine.com

Nowadays Mix Series 031 - Nathan Boost

We're very excited to introduce fellow Leeds-men Just Finn and Bud of Spud Sounds. The pair take a break from supporting the likes of Youandewan, Jay Carder and Michelle Manetti to record two hours of power for our Expressions series. Later this month, they host Quest and Christian AB at Wire in Leeds for what's shaping up to be an all-time classic.

Expressions 04 - Just Finn & Bud (Spud Sounds)

Glen S - Activate Bliss (Aldonna Remix) [WNG014]

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Rafiki (Krunk, Krunk Kulture) is a true pioneer of electronic music in India and a major player in bringing acclaimed events to India. His debut solo EP, The Source is released on Welt Discos on 9th March, with the single, A London Sound, released to announce the EP on 9th February.

The Source EP showcases Rafiki’s musical philosophy perfectly. On this EP, he throws three decades of UK rave culture genres into the melting pot (hardcore, house, breaks, garage and bass), adds his own Indian heritage, and gives it a healthy stir. The results are conclusive: Original yet classic, familiar yet fresh. Each of the four tracks on The Source EP manage to find this sweet spot. 

Next on the EP comes the title track The Source. Dark, haunting melodies wrestle to harness the uncompromisingly wicked drum track. The result is something brooding yet blistering like an end of level baddy approaching you across the dancefloor. Starting with some really funky breaks, Where Is The Honey? moves up through the gears into a driving 4/4. A huge acid bassline is tempered by bittersweet synths.  Fizzing up and down several octaves, Varied Sciences closes the EP. This track takes machine funk to the next level. An acid twitching melody set down over ringing, metallic drums, this is a track that appeals to the brain and the feet.

Started by Joe Delon in Lisbon in 2019, Welt Discos is a label driven by a love of musicality. Reflecting Joe’s own taste as a DJ, the label pushes body-moving grooves from across the dance music spectrum. One ear is always turned to the pop, snap and funk of early synthesised club sounds.

PREMIERE: Rafiki - Where Is The Honey?

Artist: Mogan
Title: Flowers Remember (Incl. B From E Remix)
Label: Happiness Therapy
Cat No: HT17
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Flowers Remember
A2. Running Along The Sunflowers
A3. Monstera Tears
B1. Monstera Tears (B From E Remix)
B2. Lilac Alley

Happiness Therapy continues its 2023 release schedule this April with a welcome re-appearance from French talent Mogan. The five track Flowers Remember marks his debut full-length feature on the imprint and includes a remix by label mainstay B From E. 

Fast-emerging, with a clear ear for what makes the perfect dancefloor melody, French talent Mogan is one of the country’s leading musical exponents. His discography speaks for itself, with a string of releases on Gents & Dandy’s and Sampling As An Art Records. He’s no stranger to Happiness Therapy either, having appeared on the two most recent Happy House compilations, which led to him receiving massive support from french legend Laurent Garnier. Yeah that’s right! Now, Flowers Remember marks his first full-length outing on the imprint, proving that Mogan is just getting started.

Mogan - Flowers Remember (Incl. B From E Remix) (HT17)

SYNTHESIS NEO GENESIS

F.Sonik - FUNKY B.

Charger x Party Throw - Triangle des Bermudes, Rbor, Non Grata (Moussan Edit)

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2023: 

18/11/23 - Hook pres: Oscar Faivre, Tonton & Tata at BOSC
06/10/23 - Hook x Muelle (w/ Manchon & Rebeca Ardura) at BOSC
02/07/23 - Hook pres: DJ Service at BUS
15/06/23 - Hook at Switch Pocket Club
xx/05/23 - Hook x HulaHop at Oven Club (Valencia)
21/04/23 - Hook pres: KIOSK, Demofather & Waffle at BOSC 
25/03/23 - Hook pres: Micha & Just1 at Crackbellmer (Berlin)
11/03/23 - Hook pres: Hula-Hop (Dani Rubio & Donky) at BOSC
13/01/23 Hook pres: Tau Car, Just1 & Micha at BOSC

2022: 
08/07/22 - Hook at M7
29/05/22 - Hook pres: James Andrew at BOSC
02/04/22 - Hook at BUS
01/04/22 - Moodwaves Records x Hook (w/ Tjizza & Shaque) at M7
12/03/22 - Hook at Buena Onda Social Club
14/01/22 - Hook at Buena Onda Social Club

2021: 
10/09/21 - Hook at Buena Onda Social Club

2019: 
26/10/19 - Hook at Garage 442
30/08/19 - Hook at Garage 442
4/07/19 - Hook at Garage 442

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