Techy / Waft

The 5th installment of the Reptilian Mixes marks a change in the series, as for the first time in the Blockbuster franchise, the main protagonist is not a Reptilian, but a Doggo. Not just your usual good boï, but simply the best. 

Rafon (@rafon27) and the crew go way back. The mattress king quickly became a roommate, a best mate, a partner in parties, and co-host of Mulack Space Mixes. During these years we witnessed @ordinateuf co-founder translate his passion for music into pure dedication. First into digging, then into mixing, and through all that, into good old partying. Along the way, this work paid off, and this mix is the expression of it. 

It’s groovy, moody, and gets you slowly but surely into that kinky house frenzy you just wish huge speakers would blast in the morning hours of a dirty club. The mix is as aced as the Rafon aces his pasta: with tension, love, and style. He got the secret recipe, and oh boy it’s a good one: the mix « à la Rafon ». You’re going to ask for a refill, with extra tunes. And Parmigiano. 

We are really proud and moved to feature this mix in our series. Thank you for the music Rafon

Artwork by our beloved @just1lpt

Rafon - Reptilian Mix 05

Opening phase 3 of the RCU, the Reptilian Mix 07 introduces rising star @tau-car, already quite famous in the Neuköllnywood underground art-house scene. She is now stepping under the World Wide Web projector lights for reptilian connoisseurs' uppermost enjoyment. 

Indeed, Car has experienced her share of life-changing party experiences, to a point she had to answer the call of Jane Gain™ and started to ride those transitions as if her life was depending on it. Relentlessly practicing, she started deep diving into minimal / tech-house, funky club-house, and electroclash to create her distinctive sound showcased in this mix. Her ability to select and play records is only equaled by her love towards Renéchou, her dogtilian son, adding a new member to the reptilian bestiary.

She is the closest crew member imaginable and we are more than proud to feature her first mix in the series. 

tau-car and René in "No country for an old gain", now showing

Artwork by our beloved @just1lpt

Tau Car - Reptilian Mix 07

JustCast 30: Robin Petitjean

Our prayers to His Holiness St. Jean de Deglingui have been answered. For the Reptilian Mix saga Phase 3 closing, we have been graced by a mix by none other than our sister Sibil, now world famous DJ and disco déglingue diva. 

The long overdue entry of Boubou in the Reptilian series is as flamboyant as the IRL gal herself: colourful, bold, classy, and expertly crafted (as well as mastered in IMAX by Tartartinou himself). The Syb goes all gas no brakes (and indeed, no breaks) on what makes her hips wiggle and her curtain fringe sway. No voice note needed to voice how much we love it.

Treat yourself and enjoy the ride with a bowl of Pedigree and remember to keep your eyes on the road fam. Free Billy, in theaters now.

PS: If you press replay 3 times at midnight, a wild Uncle Ferdinand might appear from the tall grass to bless you with swag forever

Mix by @sibil-fr
Artwork by @just1lpt

Sibil - Reptilian Mix 09

Dear Reptilians, 

We are reunited today in the glorious light of our Reptilian lord and saviour St Deglingui to celebrate the love between 2 very special and talented individuals, pillars of our community, and esteemed members of our Berlin family: Tonton and Tata. 

The unconditional love T&T are sharing has been an inspiration to us all throughout the years, and we are more than proud to present to you today the official celebration soundtrack those two have been cooking for this special day. 

But first, let us introduce you to these two love birds. 

On the left there is Tonton. A family man to say the least. He is the reason we are all such a united family, as one of our oldest Berlin friends, co-boss of the Risky Bookings Empire, a fierce businessman, a merry fellow, probably one of the kindest men live, and of course a sick DJ.  

On the right there is Tata. She is a joyful, energetic, and loving force of nature. An essential part of our gang, we had the occasion to share with her countless hours of ecstatic moments of togetherness, at the parties, at the afters, anywhere we would be together tbh. A true artist, giving everything both in her djing and production abilities. 

Together they form a strong and loving family and one of Berlin’s finest DJ couples. Through their years digging through all of Berlin record shops (hey Bikini Waxx), playing all over B-Town and beyond, but also producing, throwing parties, and everything in between, they came up with their own Tonton and Tata sound. It is heavily influenced by the German capital's minimal tech house sound, yet with its own funky, quirky, and romantic twist. 

This spirit is perfectly captured in today’s podcast, and we are more than proud to present it to you today. 

Enjoy fam, and speak now, or forever hold your swag!

@tonton_b & @tataberlin

Tonton & Tata - Reptilian Mix 10

Quest recorded live on The Pavilion on Thursday night of Houghton 2024.

Recorded at Houghton - Quest (2024)

a trip down memory lane

We’re extremely happy to unveil Rakya 48th podcast by Berlin based power couple and DJs: @tonton_b & @tataberlin.

Berlin-based DJ duo Tonton and Tata are know for their energetic vibe and synergy behind the booth. 

Dive into nearly 2 hours of music flowing from deep, progressive beats to sleek minimal grooves.

Rakya Podcast .048 || Tonton & Tata

It's a true pleasure to host Karine & Shakolin this week. Resident's of legendary Ukrainian institute Closer the pairs consistently excellent output has been prolific of late, with mixes for Faciendo and Banana Box showcasing their knack for unearthing weird and wonderful gems. In DIM306, you'll hear a recording of a Ukrainian public radio broadcast from their youth before the podcast beautifully unfurls over nearly two hours.

@karine_closer
@shakolin

DIM316 - Karine & Shakolin

Batu closing Outburst on Saturday night at Houghton 2024.

Recorded at Houghton - Batu (2024)

We know Mac @InternationalMac from 'down the front' at Paris parties circa 2017/18 before he moved to Berlin with Tau Car. A good friend since then, we are happy to invite him to lay down a mix of his very distinctive & funky, sample based house.

GHOSTCAST 026 - INTERNATIONAL MAC

O MATO Tapes - 021 - Robin Petitjean

S.O.N.S is the mysterious man behind DIM320. French but living in Seoul for over ten years, Timothée has long been somewhat of an enigma in the scene's fast, trance-tinged wilderness, releasing a stretch of understated 12"s, using different aliases (Prophecy 47, Dj Jacuzziy..) When he's not making or spinning records, you'll find the Ring Club resident selling them behind the counter at Junction, the excellent store he owns in Seoul which has also recently begun life as a label, Junction Forest. 

Known for impeccable mixing technique and taste, both shine bright during this 80-minute dive into his bag. Strap in and get ready for his Dimensions debut this summer.

@s-o-n-s

DIM320 - S.O.N.S

Basic Moves founder Walrus joins us on the podcast this week. Active as both a DJ and producer for well over a decade, Michiel's also been putting on some of Brussel’s finest parties in recent years, under both his label's banner and a new series called Beautiful Freaks, which he runs alongside Pinguin Society Collective and many other friends.  

Quality and warmth ooze from everything he’s involved in, reflecting an all-round lovely human. DIM322 is no different, a hazy journey through soft breaks, earworm electro, housey goodness and more. We’re very excited to welcome him for a Dimensions this summer.

@basicmoves

DIM322 - Walrus

Pixie is a member of the record shop "RECORD SHOP rare groove" in Osaka. She has steadily gained recognition in Japan and abroad for her mysterious playstyle, which was established through her unique interpretation of house music, mainly Chicago house and Italo disco.

With a rich international performance history, she has graced stages at Bambi's and Do West Fest in Toronto, Canada, Yu Yu in Mexico City, Zodiac in Jakarta, Peels in Bali, Grey Area and Rabbit Hole in Taipei, Savage in Hanoi, and numerous other overseas gigs.

In Japan, she performed at Rural, the long-established festival, the Rainbow Disco Club’s pre-event celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, Larry Heard’s show in Japan, and more.

In addition to her DJ work, she has provided mixes for NTS Radio, The Vinyl Factory, and other media at home and abroad.

MIX078 - Pixie (大阪)

Three sunsets in, bow bouncing, basslines blooming - a forest-floor drift through dub-drenched dreamstates.

@sibil-fr

Spaced 36 | Sibil

W/LBL - 252 & Caillou - 24.04

A clinic in minimal from the elusive Acting Press boss. 

Why do certain sounds cultivate a cult following? Simply put, it's often because they resist easy consumption. PLO Man and his imprint Acting Press lean into this. 

Searching for the Berlin-based DJ and producer, you won’t find much online presence, interviews or conventional PR. What you will find, if you look hard enough, is a catalogue of records and mixes with a kind of tape hiss charm (a spiritual successor to Basic Channel and Chain Reaction, but scuzzier and lighter on its feet).

Founded in 2015, Acting Press once seemed to belong to the short-lived "outsider house" trend, but is now synonymous with a certain strain of modern minimal, one that is analogue, spacious and pointedly opaque. PLO Man's output is equally sparse by design: this week, he joins the RA Podcast with a characteristically elusive style, accompanying the near two-hour mix is a one-answer Q&A that gives almost nothing away.

Stripped-back, ever-so-slightly sleazy and coated in dust, PLO Man's RA Podcast continues that lineage in style. Opening with the featherlight microhouse of Margaret Dygas, RA.988 unfolds into a carefully curated spectrum of minimal, dub and deep techno. Among familiar names—look out for the blinding Rhythm & Sound and Moodymann blend—are deep cuts and left turns alongside the odd outlier, like lovers' rock pioneer Gregory Isaacs.

Like the best of his forebears, PLO Man wants RA.988 to take time for you to settle in. But once you do, you won’t want to leave. 

@p_el_oh

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/988

RA.988 PLO Man

On the mx series this week is Paris' Wendy. Renowned as a deep-digger her excellent podcast on the likes of Faciendo, Spaced and Rakya have been heavily repeated over the years. We've already given DIM327 several spins since receiving it earlier this week; a hypnotising hour of tunes, laden with rave-era motifs, deep dubby house and plenty more, mixed with a sophisticated touch. 

Catch Wendy this summer at Dimensions, spinning at both The Beach Stage and the Spaced boat.

@wendy-bkz

DIM327 - Wendy

Secretsundaze co-founder turned leading force James Priestley delivers the goods for DIM239. A four-decade-long dalliance with dance music has seen James wear many hats over the years — producing music and running parties, labels, venues, and booking agencies, to name a few.

DJing has been a constant throughout, with James becoming well-versed in an impressive array of genres — from the various derivatives of house and techno through to jazz, ambient, and plenty more. Strap in for a ride through ambient techno, progressive house, breaks, and trance, all glued together with Secretsundaze's signature timeless feel. 

Catch him spinning at Dimensions for the first time this year at Olive Grove.

Techy / Waft

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