November 2022 Mix

Ian Pooley at Izlet , Skopje Dec.23rd 2022

Roughly ten years ago—if we pretend the peak pandemic year-and-a-half doesn't count—Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets first came together as Detroit Swindle, before changing their name to Dam Swindle towards the end of 2020. The original name was meant as a tribute to one of their favorite musical legacies, but recognizing that it didn't come across how they meant it, the duo changed their name to pay homage to their other favourite place: Amsterdam. Dales and Smeets have become core parts of the Amsterdam house scene in their time, especially with their excellent Heist Recordings label, which they started back in 2013 (hey, now *that's* literally ten years ago). 

It's easy to understand why the duo have become so popular. In person and onstage, they're goofy, funny guys, the kind of people you might describe as the life of the party. And musically, they're massively appealing, marrying a European tech house strut to deeper and more soulful inspirations, a preoccupation reflected in Heist's impressive artist roster: Ge-Ology, Demuir, Byron The Aquarius, Matthew Herbert and more. 

Their RA Podcast comes at a time of reflection and change, looking back on the decade-plus history of both act and label and plotting their new album, which they say will expand their horizons even more. The mix is eclectic but smooth, pulling together tracks from the likes of Omar-S, Lil Silva, Ruf Dug and Genius Of Time (with one of last year's most underrated tracks). It's always a treat to hear consummate club DJs in a more relaxed mode, and this one's no exception.

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May 2023 Mix

After compiling and planning in my head for close to a year, I finally sat down to create the 11 Years of Soul Clap Records mix a week before the deadline. It wasn't that I wasn't inspired, it was exactly the opposite, there were just too many song and ideas spinning around in my head to get focused. I knew that the only way that I was going to fit all the music I needed to onto the mix would be using Ableton. So returning to my days of detail oriented cut-n-paste mixes (EFUNK: The Mixtape, DJ Kicks, Fabric) I got deep into the groove of the label that I know inside and out. But even with my intimate knowledge, I was not prepared for all the musical surprises I stumbled onto while splicing these 33 tracks into four distinct musical movements. When the dust had settled and I listened back, I felt like I had truly captured the spirit of the label, and I shed a tear for all the good times and hard times that this music has soundtracked. I couldn't be more proud of all the music included on this mix and I hope that love shines through your speakers and inspires your ears for years to come.

-Eli Goldstein (Soul Clap)

Soul Clap Records 11th Anniversary Mix by Eli Goldstein

Recorded live from TRIGON on a Lovelee Dae

GOTTWOOD 2023 // TRIGON DAY PARTY

The July edition of THIS! was something really special. Ian Pooley closing out the Monkey Loft rooftop on a gorgeous Saturday night is one we will never forget. Lucky for us, we got it recorded and approved by the man himself to share. Enjoy!

Ian Pooley Live DJ Set @ THIS! For Viva Recordings - July 15th 2023

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We consider ourselves quite chameleon at SlothBoogie. Happy to move our DJ sets, label and guest mixes into the various corners of the house music church to provide variety and depth in flavour. 

Matt Edwards epitomises this approach. With many monikers to call upon, he can mould himself as necessary to satisfy an array of musical interests. From the Chi-town hi-nrg of Matthew E, through to the Balearic psychedelia of Quiet Village, the spectrum is covered. 

So who better to mark our 400th (!) edition of the guest mix series, under the guise of his most recognised alias, Radio Slave.

"It’s been a real pleasure recording this mix. Putting together just over 60 minutes of underground gems, old and new including some of my all-time favourites like Boris Duglosh’s remix of Syncbeat’s 'Music'.

And I was trying to capture the vibe of my recent closing at the Panorama Bar in Berlin. 7am Monday morning vibes where anything goes!

This was all done on my laptop, using an Akai APC40 controller and mixed in Ableton, which isn’t so different to using CDJ’s and after I made my selection, I recorded the entire mix live with very little editing.

I should also mention I mixed this on a little island called Jerolim which is in front of Hvar in Croatia. Enjoy!"

May 2023 Mix

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