an exploration of the imaginative & sensory grooves found in the textures, colors, & atmospheres of the new generation of minimal house+techno & electro

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Makes Me Human event series - live recordings

Live Sets

Live recording from the Rough Draft: Leftovers (4!) party with Loosely Based and Open House Collective and friends. I enjoyed curating a warmer, more vocal, and expressive sound to provide an emotionally moving and charged-up energy for the night. House music all - night - long. 
Performed at The Woods in Seattle. November 25th, 2022. 

Tracklist
1. Black Loops - Closer
2. Makam - The Hague Soul
3. Guti, Andrew Buljat - Higher (Original)
4. Citizens of Vice - Cya
5. DJOKO - Red Drank
6. PRUNK - The Bang (Original Mix)
7. Delano Smith - Truth
8. Mar, Lazare Hoche, Malin Genie - Pressure Baby (Original Mix)
9. Archie Hamilton, Benson Herbert - Swerve (Original Mix)
10. George Fitzgerald - Child (Original Mix) 
11. Fresh & Low - New Life (Original Mix)
12. Markus Homm - Here And Now
13. Miles Mercer - Astralogic
14. Harrison BDP - It's All Gone Tits Up
15. A-Link - Battle For Degrowth (Original Mix)
16. Sidney Charles - High Pressure

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All of the tracks are legally purchased on Beatport and Bandcamp.

Interwave Surfer @ Rough Draft, The Woods // Seattle

I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to play as the main support act at my biggest show yet and to share my latest live mix with you. This mix represents two years of hard work and dedication, and I'm honored to showcase the evolution of my Interwave Surfer sound. I'd like to thank Kristijan and Todd for capturing the true essence of my performance. I hope you'll enjoy the sonic journey as much as I did creating it. 🌊🎧

Track List:
Oliver Schories - Royan (Nick Curly Remix)
Miles Mercer - Astralogic
Summit Dub - Isotonic Projection (Lorin Gabriel Remix)
Shonky - Coco Feel and Love Shonk (Original Mix)
waste wisely - Even Pressure
Harrison BDP - Panacea
REda daRE, Djeb - MKF (Traumer Remix)
Lis Sarroca - Round & Round (Original Mix)
Taslo Valve - High Sprockets
Roza Terenzi - Open Me
John Tejada - Sweat (On The Walls)
Parsek (UK) - Transcend (LD2 Remix)
James Andrew - Planet Express
Archie Hamilton - Kick It (Original Mix)
Youandewan - Left On Lucy
James Andrew - Skillz That Killz
Piem, Lauren Lo Sung, Yemi Bolatiwa - Work (Lauren Lo Sung Extended Mix)

Interwave Surfer @ Makes Me Human feat Astral Travel // Monkey Loft, Seattle

I had always dreamt of playing my Interwave Surfer sound under the red light at Flammable and blending it with the hot dance floor at Chop Suey. 

So, tune in and enjoy the music. 

I sincerely thank Flammable and its crew for giving me this opportunity!

Track List:
The Sunchasers - Sun Pressing
Mihai Popoviciu - First Two
Mo'Cream - In The City
Delicious Inc. - Eau de chantè (For Men)
Brawther - Spaceman Funk (Deep Club mix)
DJ Seinfeld - I Hope I Sleep Tonight
Liquid Earth - Feels So Good (As It Should)
Mar, Lazare Hoche, Malin Genie - Pressure Baby
Miles Mercer - Astralogic
Noiro - Achtung, Achtung!
Lis Sarroca - Oasis Floor
Sweely - Break Down
Brawther - Do It Yourself (Alternative mix)
Mas - No Expectations
Mihai Popoviciu - If There Is

Interwave Surfer @ Flammable x Restless Planet // Chop Suey, Seattle

“Abandoning my trusty craft for the discovery of a starship from a previous civilizational cycle, I now pilot an ancient machine finally running out of fuel. The simple beauty and elegant velocity of the fabled vessel seized my mind like a ghostly charm. Obsession turned to paranoia as the machine began to drift out of high speed, making a slow burn the only option to conserve fuel. Longing doesn't leave so easily--I'll manipulate sonic waves so the soul of the vessel is revived. Faint messages begin to suggest the craft is returning to consciousness, but the vulnerability of its ancient design makes each moment a near bittersweet goodbye. Perhaps one more groove will bring the instrument back to full life.”

@kinjo
IG: @kinj0
rhizomerec.bandcamp.com/album/rhz003-kinjo-marxian-vinyl-only

A native of Macedonia and longtime resident of Seattle, Kinjo contributes to the Pacific Northwest music community as a DJ, producer, promoter, and record label head. His sound has morphed through the years, yet an aura of psychedelia lifted through space by futuristic rhythms and basslines remains his consummate passion. Along the way expect teasing vocal samples, trippy twists & turns, and trancy grooves on a minimal tip.
Describing his journey through music: “The desire to play music to friends and acquaintances brings you from the dance floor to the DJ booth. The desire to see and hear how they respond to music, keeps you in the booth.” It all began with small private events in Macedonia, leading to clubs, festivals, and the Beatnex party brand in Skopje. Once in Seattle, Kinjo supported production of the venerable Decibel Festival and eventually established Grounded alongside then-local Miles Mercer. Across several years Grounded provided an unparalleled space in Seattle’s music culture for up & coming, genre-bending local DJs and premieres of touring acts such as Frank & Tony, Dorisburg, DJ Dustin, Chaos in the CBD, Toshiya Kawasaki, Palms Trax.
Alongside long-time friend and b2b partner Konifer, Kinjo launched Rhizome Records in 2018. Rhizome created a platform for introducing West Coast producers to International remixers specializing in minimal and eclectic dance music. With 2 vinyls and 6 digital releases already in its catalog, the future looks bright for Rhizomeiros everywhere. 2022 saw the emergence of the Makes Me Human events series, marking a new chapter in Kinjo’s engagement with the Seattle music scene through a monthly introduction to the international underground circuit’s finest talents including Tini, Masda, Priku, Shonky, Traumer, Dana Ruh, Sepp, Mihigh, Janeret, Alexandra, Cosmjn, Amir Javasoul, and an ever-growing list of must-hears.
Words by Benjamin Kantner

Distant Signals 053: Kinjo

A deep dose of brainfood dripping with acidic melodies, wobby textures and unreleased magic from Rhizome. Recorded at Makes Me Dazed ft. Mathew Jonson, setting the tone for the night's live electronic acts.

@ Makes Me Dazed ft. Mathew Jonson - Aug17 - Diffusion

Celebrating three years of Makes Me Human with a live mix from the tINI show back in February.  Expect tracks from Restless Planet, personal favorites, and IDs from Seattle guests.  Big shout out to Alexia for the unforgettable B2B!

Music connects us all. Here's to the future! 🥂

Interwave Surfer Direct Support For tINI At Makes Me Human, Monkey Loft, Seattle, 02.15.2024

It only took us this long to have Kinjo on the Rhizome podcast series. Now the Rhizome & MMH co-founder shares the recording of his extended set of slow-mo minimal brakes, trancy burners, and cascading grooves recorded live in the lead-up to Time Passages’ Binh at Makes Me Human in January 2025. Those who stay locked in for the whole journey will find Kinjo at his finest when seamlessly weaving newer electro-tinged mindfreaks with classic vinyl melodics.

@kinjo

Rhizome Podcast 017 - Kinjo

Recorded live at MakesMeHuman in Seattle, this set captures my first time playing a few records on vinyl, and one of the most electric rooms I’ve played to date.

Closing out for Liquid Earth was a big one for me. I wanted to build a high-energy story with twists, tension, and groove, and it was amazing to see it all land.

Big love to everyone in the room, the MakesMeHuman crew, and Taylor for the wisdom and warmth.
Summer’s looking hot. Hope this mix gets you moving.

Interwave Surfer Closing @ Makes Me Human for Liquid Earth // Monkey Loft, Seattle

Live recording from June 21, 2024 in Seattle, USA
@kike-mayor on closing duties for an incredible night at Monkey Loft

"From Lima to LA, Kiké Mayor is a skilled vinyl DJ and producer with an ebullient ability to take dancers on a journey. Ranging from classic tech house groovers to cutting edge sound design, his Seattle debut has been long-awaited. An excellent producer in addition to DJ, be on the look-out for a new EP from Kiké Mayor arriving soon on local Seattle label Rhizome."

Makes Me Human ft. Kiké Mayor

Interwave Surfer is a Seattle-based DJ and co-founder of Restless Planet. His sets navigate the deeper ends of electronic music, blending textured minimalism with broken rhythms and groove-heavy house for a sound that’s both introspective and floor-focused.

Active in Seattle's electronic music community, he has played for parties and collectives like Makes Me Human, Soft Option, and Studio 4/4. He's had the opportunity to support a wide range of artists, including Harrison BDP, Tini, Paolo Rocco, Baltra, Liquid Earth, and Audiojack.

As one of the minds behind the Restless Planet label and events, he helps curate releases and experiences that tap into the West Coast's current pulse. Always with a global mindset and a local heart.

For bookings & inquiries: hello@interwavesurfer.com
Links: linktr.ee/Interwave_Surfer