Jaz is a DJ/digger, known for his genre-bending mixes and oddball edits (Spacetalk, American standard, Pinchy & Friends, Beard Science, Rotating Souls). Somewhat of an enigma, he is a minister by day and disco legend by night! Known for his spellbinding transcendent journeys, this mix is no exception. Check out this great segment from Thump about Jaz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16qA2XRuNws
Check him out on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/j-a-z-1

Uncut Silk - JAZ

DJ, radio host, curator, label head and party promoter – CC:DISCO! is hopelessly lost in music and there’s no turning back. Playing disco, house and boogie cuts with her heart at the controls, CC triggers a joyous feedback loop that infects the dance floor. There’s no pretension, only pure feeling. Known for her peak set destruction, here we get to listen to CC's deeper side.  We are delighted to host CC on this series. Tune in and bliss out. https://soundcloud.com/cc-disco

La Vida Balearico

Lexx has a worked in record shops for close to twenty years, produced records since the late 90’s and played in clubs on a regular basis. He run’s his own label and is a passionate music enthusiast to this very day. Known for some of the most exquisite mixes for Test Pressing he’s delivered us a mix very much in the vein of those seminal Renaissance Mixes. Tune in and bliss out to this perfect Idle soundtrack.  soundtrack.https://soundcloud.com/lexx72

Lexx Bon Voyage

Danny McLewin aka Skyrager is one of my favorite people on the planet. His ability to dig out rare unheard of bangers and drop them hot on the dance floor sums up all the reasons we love to go out. Based out of England, Danny travels the world spreading love through music with the group Psychemagik and under his solo moniker Skyrager. An avid record collector and dealer, I'm always so excited to comb through all his mixes. Before After Hours takes you on a blissful musical odyssey. From demented dubbed out synth reggae jams, Krautrock, Italo, Arabic disco and beyond, this mix has it all. Enjoy friends x

Before After Hours

Next up on the @idlecellars mix series is a dear friend and one of my fave selectors @cherrystones. When I was asked to curate these mixes the simple premise is to arrange a soundtrack that would accompany a nice glass of wine as the sun goes down. So when I asked Gareth Goddard aka Cherrystones (aka Godsy to his friends) for a contribution I knew it was going to be something really special and what an epic treat it is. G has always been ahead of the curve musically. So much so, people have created entire record labels around his discoveries and whilst people struggle to keep up he’s always a few steps ahead. I’ve often tried to get him to slow down so people can catch up. That’s never gonna happen. Truth is, I’ve learnt so much from Godsy. I’m eternally grateful for the knowledge he’s bestowed upon me over the years and I’m delighted to share this beautiful selection with you all. Enjoy friends” @Skyrager

Cherrystones - Cosmosis

DJ, producer and record collector Trujillo’s trajectory from Venezuela to Berlin is as colourful as his music. His well-honed sense of soul, disco and tropical 80s house rhythms comes paired with an unparalleled devotion to digging up dusty dance floor heat. 

Trujillo grew up in Merida, Venezuela, where records were a part of daily family life. His grandfather opened the city's first modern art museum and had a longstanding tradition of playing classical music everyday at lunchtime. His father had a vast collection of 60s and 70s rock and gifted Trujillo his first record when he was five years old and he’s never looked back. 

He wrote some words about his mix:

“During the last few months, I’ve been touring paradise islands in the Caribbean. Every day, I used to go to shell beach, a place with a magic view, just the perfect spot for watching the sunset and the waves dancing to the rhythm of my playlists, while dreaming to come back playing for crowds. On my return to Berlin, I decided to put together all these musical memories in a mix which I called Dreamwaves. When my good friend and fellow digger Danny asked me to join the exquisite Idle Cellar’s podcast series, I thought this would be the perfect summer soundtrack for enjoy a good glass of wine whilst watching the sunset.” 

Enjoy friends xx

Dreamwaves

I don't have the adequate poetry to describe the enigma that is C-Love but I can say that she was playing South African House records about 5 years before it was a thing and listening to her play 'Was Dog A Donut' at minus 20 BPM tripping balls on a floaty at the Sunset Campout was on of my all time fave DJ experiences.  She's put an exquisite selection together for our next mix; Autumn Blossom is as beautiful as the title suggests. #EnjoyYourIdleMoment @cloveontherocks-1

Autumn Blossom - C Love

Next up on the @idlecellars mix series we have the legendary Phil Mison. One of my favourite DJ’s (and humans) his history alone is enough to warrant anyone’s respect but his music truly speaks for itself. I’m delighted to offer this exquisite journey from someone I consider to be an unsung hero of sorts. Certainly a hero of mine. He was there from day one. Some history here for those that don’t know his roots, in his own words…

“Cafe Del Mar opened in 1980, but never had a resident dj until José Padilla started  in 1991. I'd heard him play there that year and bought some tapes from him. I didn't go back in 92 but made a couple of tapes that a friend went out and gave him, similar stuff to what he was playing. Later that year i met him in Tag records in soho. He remembered the tapes and i invited him along to the Milk Bar where i was resident at the time. 

In early march 1993, José had an offer to go and DJ in asia and asked me if i wanted to cover for him at the Café Del Mar while he was away. Of course i said yes and a couple of weeks later he turned up at the Milk Bar with plane tickets and the keys to his house. I flew out at the end of March and played every day until the first week of May. I returned to London as i still had my residency at the Milk Bar and other gigs at the Ministry & Gardening Club. I went back for my birthday in September, played a couple more times and just hung out listening to music. 

José returned to London later that year for the winter. He asked if i wanted to be resident with him for the whole summer of 1994. I flew out late may and stayed until late september. I met quite a few people out there that year including Paul Daley, which led me onto becoming Leftfields tour DJ in 1996. Also Kennneth Bager, Harvey and a few others that are still good friends today.” Enjoy friends 🐬

Phil Mison - Light & Shade

Next up on @idlecellars mix series is a beautiful mix from @briannotbrian. His history is firmly rooted in his hometown of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Residencies and guest spots in the city's most respected hip-hop, funk, soul and disco nights throughout the mid to late 90's saw him broaden his tastes and cement his skills as a seasoned selector. It was the spirit of growing up in Northern Ireland and his experiences in Belfast that saw him bring his own style and flavor to London at the turn of the millenium. Starting from scratch, obsessively digging, buying records and building new relationships in the metropolis gave Brian the opportunity to put on lots of parties and DJ alongside his friends and eventually his heroes. It also helped that he was putting in shifts behind the counters of the city's premier record spots including: MVE, Phonica, Kristina and Rye Wax. Armed with a heavyweight record collection and a solid crew of close musical friends, Brian co-ran the now infamous, musically open and freestyle minded 'Special Needs' parties that lasted almost 8 years at various venues around the city. 

In more recent times Brian has traveled the world playing music with gigs in Australia, Brazil, the USA and Canada as well as regular trips all over the UK and Europe. These global excursions have no doubt been bolstered by the record label that Brian set up with his longtime friend Salik Z - Going Good. An open-minded and sonically adventurous imprint that has achieved worldwide acclaim. Brian continues to play music far and wide with sets at festivals like Dekmantel, Meadows In The Mountains, Farr Festival and a yearly residency at Kala Festival in Albania. With a deep collection of eclectic music, knowledge and skills to match, Brian has a thirst for sounds of all kinds and enjoys joining often disparate dots and connections between records. This special mix for Idle Cellars is intended to evoke that late night / early morning feel, a selection of new finds, old faves and even some unreleased gems..... probably best listened to outside, on a good system and with a drink in hand ✨🍷✨ 
📸 licensed by @victorrcostta

Brian Not Brian - Idle Fantasy

Next up on the Idle Cellars mix series a dear old friend and esteemed digger of the finest calibre Piers Harrison (@soft-rocks) delivers an inspired journey from start to finish! Such a joy to be curating this series, these cats never cease to amaze! “This mix invites you to slow down, look inward and take some time for reflection. In a world that feels like it’s moving too fast, retrograde can be an opportunity to step off the treadmill. I would imagine this music would be best enjoyed on a moonlit night when the air is still, but hopefully will work for anyone searching for a quiet moment to reconnect with yourself” Piers Harrison Jan 2022. 
words @skyrager

Piers Soft Rocks - Retrograde

One of our fave DJ’s and selectors from Miami the legend that is @djrayfernandez.  With a perfect blend of epic modern soul, 90’s slo jamz and dreamy sunset floaters, this guy turns up the freshest unheard jointz around. With the deepest joy it’s our pleasure to share this blissful journey with you all. Happy Friday! 🌊🍷🌊 

In his own words: 

Hello world, it’s D.J. Ray right back in the zone with a custom-built consecutive blend of songs to sip wine to.. sit back and take a 98-minute trip through rest & relaxation, inspired by the low tide hours in Miami Beach, FL.

DJ Ray - Low Tide

Next up on Idle Cellars we have San Francisco’s best kept secret ‘Matias’ with a sweet sundown selection.  A perfect soundtrack to drinking wine at Sunset, this is a smooth journey that’s been pool tested and really hits the spot ✨🌴✨
Some words from Matias:
This is the music I want to listen to when vibes are high, and I'm surrounded by ones I love. I tried to create an arc much like the setting sun, mimicking the shifting moods we experience as day turns to night. This mix is filled with tunes that are near and dear to my heart.
Matias is a DJ with a deep bag and a deep connection to music. Growing up immersed with the sounds of a wide variety of genres and digging for the right stuff was his go-to. From making punk rock mixtapes in highschool in the early 90s, deep diving into all things jazz, and finding rare swamp boogie bangers - he's put in some serious time.
https://soundcloud.com/matias-beltran-tasley

Matias - Aurora

Next up on Idle Cellars we have LA's finest debutante and deep digger extraordinaire the infamous Dirty Dave with a smooth selection of slow dreamy floaters for your listening pleasure. It's a delight to share 'Sorcery' with you all. 

Dirty Dave:

I made it my goal to create a mix that really speaks to, and from the heart with this one. Here's a bit of what I've been feeling the past few years, all coming from an inspiration to help further move our bodies & minds toward those ultimate places of peace & understanding. What music can do...it's definitely sorcery.

Best served around dusk or dawn, alone or with people you love. Cheers!

Dirty Dave - Sorcery

Next up on Idle Cellars we have the unique and powerful force of love and mystic beauty.. Zozo from Istanbul. After a hiatus we're back with an exquisite selection from one of the finest and sweetest players in Europe. Very proud to present this mesmeric magic carpet ride...

'I wanted to cook up some witchy stew of laidback, cinematic, psychedelic, dubby and heavenly pop grooves' Zozo. Istanbul Nov 2022.

' Zozo is a music curator, collector and radio host from Istanbul, known for experimenting at the fringes of dance music. One way or another, she has grown to be one of the most outstanding selector DJs in her country. Following the motto ‘life is hard but music is good’ since an early age, she has a seasoned character and deep understanding of the dynamics of the dancefloor, with which she communicates with empathy. That has kept her busy on the weekends: she has brought her versatile taste to iconic dance floors as Panorama Bar, Contact Tokyo, Primavera Festival, De School, Ankali Prague, Robert Johnson or Salon des Amateurs. She is also a regular in high-rated festivals as Berlin Atonal, Waking Life, Lente Kabinet, Flow Festival, Strange Sounds From Beyond, Dekmantel and its Selectors offshoot.

She's also a part of the Lyon based label & dj crew Macadam Mambo and resident of Berlin institution Sameheads. Also a member of electronic music and art collective ‘Les Belles De Nuit’ founded in Zurich, supporting women and queer artists. Furthermore, her work has been featured on FACT Magazine, Beats In Space, Resident Advisor, Crack Magazine, Carhartt Wip Radio, Groove Magazine, Boiler Room, Dj Mag, Trax Magazine, The Ransom Note, and many more ... 

Zozo is now crowning her interest in music and art by founding a multidisciplinary platform; AFOM (A friend of mine). She aims to bring together her friends, in different fields such as music, art, design and publishing who have been dancing around the same fire and play the game ... '

Follow Zozo here: https://soundcloud.com/zozo-on-soundcloud

Zozo - Amor Fatique

Next up on @idlecellars mix series we have a dear friend, legendary Dj, selector and producer @felix-dickinson blessing us with his unique style and effortless flow. Some sweet unknowns and a few lost classics thrown in, a perfect journey from start to finish.

Felix has been part of the UK's underground dance scene for the last 3 decades, learning his trade DJing at free parties and illegal raves and co-founding his first record label Ugly Music in the 90's. He's produced records for well renowned record labels worldwide including DFA, Rush Hour, Eskimo, Golf Channel, Claremont 56, Futureboogie and his own label Cynic.

He has secured slots at well known clubs and festivals across the globe, and the last few years have seen him receive a lot more attention due to his high profile residencies for Block 9 (Glastonbury) and Croatia’s Love International as well as regular appearances at Houghton, Gottwood, Thailand’s Wonderfruit festival and regular tours of Japan, the USA and beyond.
 
Felix:

"The brief for this mix was something that you could listen to with a glass of wine in your hand as the sun goes down. It’s a pretty mellow early evening selection, something you can unwind to at the end of the day, but get’s a little more lively as the second and third glass goes down, so could just as easily be something to bung as you’re getting ready to go out."

We hope you enjoy this selection as much as we do 🎶

Felix Dickinson - Sundowner

@TobyTobias has been a long standing figure in the London scene for the last 20 years. A true music lover who can bring pretty much anything to the party. You may recognise him for his house cuts on labels like Rekids, ESP Institute, Delusions of Grandeur, International Feel, Odori, Quintessentials, Futureboogie to name a few - as well as his own imprints London Housing Trust and Voice Notes.  He also plays under the alias Alphonse and has been one of the main protagonists of the recent breaks revival. You can find him playing all over the world as well as putting mixes out for the likes of Boiler Room, NTS, Balamii , Phonica, Mutant Radio , Narr and even Unknown FM back in the early noughties.
@TobyTobias:
Was a pleasure to be asked by Danny to do this mix and join in with the crew - I'd been meaning to do a Dub Bleeps and Oddities mix part 2 for a while - and Dannys request came in when I was getting ready so it seemed right - so that it was you have essentially - but less of the oddities and more of a gentle build up to the seeds of a night out ..

Toby Tobias Aquarius

Next up on Idle Cellars we have the very special, underrated and up and coming talent, Scandinavia’s best kept secret, Fritjof Drake.

Welcome to an adventure in the Archipelago where your cosmic guide will offer you an exclusive tour of dusty reggae 12 inches, LP’s, Street Soul, Boogie and Brazilian beauties he has scavenged up in the midsummer forest of Sweden. Possibly you’ve not heard many before but you can be sure to be blown away by this mind and body stirring, soulful selection.

Fritjof Drake:
I wanna give a huge shoutout to Danny for inviting me to this special mix series where I got to showcase a longer version of my balearic side in digging records. As well as drinking a glass of wine… I never realized it would come down to 2 hours and 46 minutes since I just kept on yo-yoing the discs from the sleeves to the turntables. Hopefully this mix will make you as hypnotized as I got when making it. Enjoy!

Check out his other mixes here: https://soundcloud.com/mrdrake

Fritjof Drake - Archipelago

It is our deepest pleasure to share the next mix in this series by our dear friend, the very talented producer, Dj and all round super nice dude @romainfx852.

Much like a slowly rising sun and a day's wonder, this mix intends to caress your soul in the morning, setting the stage for a joyful day ahead. It includes some oddballs because life has its quirks, and it naturally extends until you're ready to settle down with "un verre de vin" at night.

Romain FX, a passionate music enthusiast with a wide range of creative projects, serves as a producer, remixer, editor, and graphic designer. Romain operates his own record label (Fauve Records), and runs Fauve Radio with other dedicated music enthusiasts worldwide to organize events and podcasts, aiming to bridge the gap between the Asian and European music scenes. Having grown up in Asia and being born in France, he embodies both worlds, contributing to the cultural exchange in the most humble way possible. We hope you enjoy this selection as much as we do. Bisous! Xx

Romain FX - Soleil Levant

Come flock together beneath the sun as we journey on a cool breeze through the rhythmic sands of time with a handpicked selection from Paul Hillery. Dip your toes into crystal blue waters while the sound of a cosmic troubadour drifts by. Glide to joyful places and wide-open spaces while dropping out to a pulse that connects us in shamanic shuffle. Reminded that we have more to connect than drive us apart.

Paul Hillery is a relentless seeker of musical treasures. Uncovering lost gems which he initially documented on the 'Folk Funk and Trippy Troubadours' blog and YouTube channel. He is the creative force behind the celebrated BBE Music series ‘We Are The Children Of The Sun‘, releasing 3 critically acclaimed compilations in the last 18 months, alongside this he has curated a number of well-received reissues for the label. He has also curated 2 compilations in the ‘Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours’ series for RE:WARM. Receiving praise from all the right places, including BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne compilation of the week, Gilles Peterson giving his records plenty of airtime and rave reviews in Uncut, Shindig! Test Pressing and CLASH. He has gained a reputation for his continued deep digging and archival of lost music. And has built long-standing relationships with artists with a mission to give them the exposure they deserve.

Paul has carried his record box to many a venue, playing alongside The Polyphonic Spree, Arthur Lee & Love, Bonnie Dobson, Spiritualized, 4 Hero, Happy Mondays, Simian, The Bees, Julian Cope, Courtney Pine and many, many more. He has also graced the turntables at Spiritland, Refuge, Festival No.6, Lunar, Edinburgh Fringe, Psychemagik’s Magik Forest, The Chill Out Tent, Moseley Folk & Arts, Stowaway, We Are Love, and countless others. In addition to curating music, he writes the occasional article and provides sleeve notes for albums. We hope you enjoy this mix as much as we do. Much Love @idlecellars

Songbird - Paul Hillery

Idle Cellars is a boutique winery located in Sonoma County, California. We are Ben Larks, a teacher and explorer from Los Angeles and Ari Heavner, an entrepreneur from Berkeley. Our shared affinity for world travel and adventure led us to connect in 2006 while working crush in Sonoma. Idle Cellars was born with our first batch of Cabernet Sauvignon reflecting, as in most harmonious relationships, a balanced yin and yang between city dwelling Heavner and country living Larks. We strive to produce an elegantly balanced wine through our grace of art. Our belief is that the essence of winemaking is getting dirty in the vineyard, ensuring the best of Sonoma. We make it from the vine to the bottle through hands-on craftsmanship. Our knowledge and deep understanding of our agricultural surroundings allows us to choose what we believe are the best processes for each varietal of wine. Working together for 17 years now, Ben and Ari’s winemaking bond is stronger than ever, escalating the Idle movement one glass at a time. 
Music is such an important part of our lives and our wine making experience, we decided to start a mix series which is a musical representation of an #idlemoment.
#EnjoyYourIdleMoment

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