Follow-up to Infinity mix, July 2015 - record bag, turntables, rotary mixer, fx pedals, loosely planned. This mix marked a change in direction for me as a DJ. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

1. Shoebox - The World of Aquarius
2. Haki R. Madhubuti - Rise Vision Comin'
3. Tropical Moon - Love Is A Mystery
4. Raze - Break 4 Love (French Version)
5. B.B. Band - All Night Long (Instrumental)
6. Atlantis - Keep on Movin' and Groovin'
7. Dexter Wansel - Disco Lights
8. World 2 World - Cosmic Traveler
9. Jose Padilla - Day One
10. Hunee - Tour De Force
11. DJ Nori - Spaceg
12. The Prince of Dance Music - Genesis: The Peace
13. Giorgio Luceri - Aurora
14. Max Berlin - Elle Et Moi/Dance For Me (Joakim edit)
15. Environments - Ultimate Thunderstorm
16. Weather Report - Dara Factor One
17. Jean-Luc Ponty - Ethereal Mood
18. Sadao Watanabe - LA Sunset
19. Paul McCartney - Summer's Day Song

ZERO MIX - July 2015

I recorded this one morning in a tiny hotel room, on the bed, shortly after arriving in Germany.  Chilling with the pals music, sun beams and nothing to do. Spaced out, bright, relaxed and playful. Maybe even a little longing in there somewhere. It's a nice ride. Hope ya enjoy :D

Regular Mix #1

This mix was inspired by the winter weather in Chicago, the Holiday season and by the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album from '84. 

I recorded it in one take, but in two parts with a winter storm interlude for extra cheese. Expect some new agey vibes, jazz funk/fusion and some grown folk street soul for a bit of romance. There's also a couple 'fun' danceable moments to keep the kids happy. Mixed with love and a glass of red, hope you enjoy it in all it's honesty - Happy Holidays.
@jakestellarwell

Tracklist:
Steven Halpern & Georgia Kelly - Dharma Duet Part 1 [1978/US]
Roberto Mazza - Acrostici Indolenti [1991/Italy]
Carl Weingarten & Walter Whitney - Rainsong [1985/US]
Mauro Sabbione & Maria Cinzia Bauci - Passiflora Coerulea [1986/Italy]
Orquesta De Las Nubes - Ella Lleva No Gafas [1987/Spain]
Danny Heines - Blue Day [1988/US] (played at plus 8)
David Oliver - Purple Day [1984/US]
Gianni Gebbia - Vedersi Passare Le Cose Attorno [1987/Italy]
Coste Apetrea - Morgonmunkar [1989/Sweden]
Kenneth Nash - You've Been There Before [1987/US] (played at plus 8)
Olga Rajecka-Migliniece - Sapnis [1991/USSR]
Fernanda Abreu - Voce Pra Mim [1990/Brazil]
Rosaline Joyce - No Questions, No Answers [1987/UK]
Vistas Fijas - Gota [1985/Mexico]
Hanno Guilini - Mas O Menos [1987/Germany] (played at minus 8)
Harry Case - Midnight Samba [1989/US]
Windsor Riley - The Move Of Life [1988/US]
Environments
Bjorn J:son Lindh - Boathouse Club [1978/Sweden] (played at plus 8)
Karl Ratzer - Make You Mine [1982/Austria]
Antonio Adolfo - Cascavel [1979/Brazil]
Guy One - Estre [2017/Ghana]
Delicate Wash - Exotica [Edit]
Takenoko - Trans Amor Express (Dance Mix)[1987/Spain]
Bardeux - When We Kiss (Sex Mix)[1988/US]
Craig T. Cooper Project - 25 Hours A Day [1988/US]
Sputnik - Feeling Fine [Edit]
Pink Rhythm - India (Instrumental) [1985/UK]
Villa Box - Break De Rua (Versao Longa) [1984/Brazil]
Sammy Massamba - Propriete Privee [1987/France]
Lorelei - Je Ferai Tout (Club Mix) [1991/France]
Isabelle Antena - Playback [1986/Belgium]
Masayoshi Takanaka - Bay Street Fix [1986/Japan] (played at plus 8)

MIMS Guest Mix: Jake Stellarwell [IRL, Chicago]

Advibe Radio is a new monthly mix series with a focus on guests from different disciplines and geographies. Our aim here is to shed light on the somewhat overlooked DJs, promoters, producers, label heads and record hustlers that are making dedicated contributions to their local communities.

host @jakestellarwell

For Episode One, Jake's invited Tim Zawada @timzawada and Jesse Sandwich @smooth-delicious, from Star Creature @starcreature in Chicago, to guest with him. They've kindly answered a few questions and provided a nice mix of unreleased SC stuff along with some hot takes from the current catalog. Tim and Jesse are both dedicated DJs and contribute immensely to the scene in Chicago and beyond. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy.

For the Q&A with Star Creature, follow this link: https://bit.ly/2S3UOiJ

Tracklist for Jake's mix:
Lonnie Liston Smith and The Cosmic Echoes - Meditations
Zenit - Waitin'
Nu Guinea - Stann Fore
Sade - Make Some Room
Beauty & Deep - The Captain of Her Heart
Cosa Rosa - Zufall
Mori Ra - Synchroid Eye
Cruize - Get Your Lovin
Basso - Bumba
Mr. Electric Triangle - The Track Formerly Known As?
Ian Fink - New Dog

AVR 01 w/ Star Creature [Tim Zawada, Jesse Sandwich]

Advibe Radio is a monthly mix series with a focus on guests from different disciplines and geographies. Our aim here is to shed light on the somewhat overlooked DJs, promoters, producers, label heads and record hustlers that are making dedicated contributions to their local communities.

host @jakestellarwell

For Episode 3, I've invited the one and only JAZ @j-a-z-1, Episcopalian Minister and odd-ball synth pop edit maestro. John offers a unique perspective on underground club culture & dance music, plus, he's a sharp selector. Over the years he's built a strong reputation for delivering superb edits and tantalizing mixes, his offering for AVR is no different.

For the Q&A with JAZ, follow this link: https://bit.ly/2CKloUj

Tracklist for Jake's mix:
Ed Longo & The Applied Arts Ensemble
Sandie Shaw - Moontalk
Max Rambhojan - On Jou Matin
Groupo Controle Digital - Panico Geral
Moccasoul - Rhythm Of Love (Toaster Mix)
B. Love - Lucy
Army Of Lovers - Army Of Lovers (Concrete Ghetto Mix)
Yo Yo Honey - Groove On (Perfecto Mix)
Alicante - Fantastikharem (Jazzy Mix)
Good Block - Dub 4 Joy

AVR 03 w/ JAZ [John Zahl]

@jakestellarwell

Since building his musical knowledge throughout the Southwestern states, Jake Stellarwell is currently based in Chicago where he holds down Advibe Radio, a monthly mix series on Music Is My Sanctuary. His selection covers a worldly range of records seamlessly tied together for your listening pleasure.

LIFE CLASSICS 15 JAKE STELLARWELL

After a slight break, episode 5 of Advibe Radio is here... with special guest Peter Croce @petercroce of Rocksteady Disco @rocksteadydisco in Detroit.

Peter is a dedicated musician, DJ, producer, label owner and all-around nice dude. He's kindly shared an 80 minute mix and an insightful Q&A session. 

Q&A with Peter here: https://bit.ly/2YkR22v

hosted by @jakestellarwell

www.petercroce.com

AVR 05 w/ Peter Croce [Rocksteady Disco]

Just in time Jake Stellarwell scores a perfect shot! A mix suitable for an August evening dance party.
We are sure that after an evening shower for washing the salty water from the skin  is what you want to listen!

@jakestellarwell

Stickymix 29 - Jake Stellarwell

After another break, Advibe Radio is back with episode number 6. For this episode we return to Chicago and check in with Dave Maze and Erica Kane of D&E Records.

Dave and Erica recorded this mix live at one of their record release parties at @606records some months ago. Interview with Dave can be found on the MiMS site here: https://bit.ly/30T9aSx

Advibe Radio is hosted by: @jakestellarwell

AVR 06 w/ D&E Records [Chicago]

Live Recording on the beach at @sunday-sunday-mx x French Toast - Sep 15th 2019 in Bahía de Kino.

Thanks to @jakestellarwell for this amazing set; and special thanks to everyone that came and danced with us

Jake Stellarwell • Live at Bahía de Kino (SundaySunday x French Toast) [Sep 2019]

We are more than happy to welcome Jake Stellarwell (@jakestellarwell) to our hallooo Mix Series. 
He delivers a smooth and chilled mix with ‘dancing in the living room’ moments. Enjoy! ;-) 


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INTERVIEW WITH JACK

Hallooo: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

Jake: I prepare for mixes the same way I prep for gigs. I begin by pulling wide, then I narrow in on a direction that I catch a vibe from. I think for many vinyl DJs the process of pulling records is both as fun as and as delicate as the act of piecing them together. For this mix I pulled some of my favorite records to listen to both at home and when I'm out gigging. As with all of my mixes, this one too is all vinyl and is recorded like a true DJ set done in one take. The mix starts with a soundtrack piece and works it's way from there up to some real 'dancing in the living room' moments. I'd say the mix is mostly chill and is quite nice for casual listening, either alone or with a few friends. 

Hallooo: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story? 

Jake: Hmmm, let me think... well, I did play one of them a few times at Danny's [Bucktown, Chicago] and every time it lit up the spot. It's a downtempo Jazzdance cut, and Jazzdance can sometimes get stank face reactions, but I love playing the pieces in my collection and each time I play them out I get good reactions from open-minded dancers, and that was especially the case at Danny's. The track is 'Uptown Strut' by Arthur Blythe, a record that now rarely leaves my bag. I picked it up one morning at Wild Prairie in Chicago - great shop run by two lovely human beings - while Alex was combing through a collection he had just acquired. He kindly let me dig through it with him and this was in that lot. 

Hallooo: Walking into a record shop can be quite an intimidating experience. Do you have a digging process and/or what kind of things do you look for in a record when you’re out digging? 

Jake: The tricks of the trade are all fairly well documented by now, so I can't say that I do anything earth-shatteringly unique or anything like that, but if I have time I do try my best to not ignore the dollar bins. I'm also completely open to taking chances and seeing what happens. I've eaten shit on stacks of dollar records before, but I've also scored enough times to make it worth it. Also, I always have my phone fully charged and my earbuds on deck, as a lot of stores these days do not have proper listening stations. I also do a fair amount of digital digging, as we all do, and I take the same chances there as well. And, if you apply those filters on the ol' scogs, you can really dial in your digging. 

Hallooo: Is there a record that has continued to be in your want-list over the years? 

Jake: There are thousands that continue to be in my wantlist lol. I have been lucky to meet a few web dealers recently and one of them takes nice care of me by consistently having hot items in stock that are in my wantlist - pretty sick if I may say so myself. I scored the Dedication 7" on WEA... the one with Pictures - such a tune. One record that continues to elude me though, and a I know a few of my homies have found this for cheap, is the 'Reflections' LP by Laura Allan & Paul Horn. I know it will turn up somewhere unexpected for like $5 and when it does - it's mine! 

Hallooo: Music bonds people together. Any local heroes/parties you would like to shout out? 

Jake: Here in Phoenix where I'm at now I'd have to shout out the one and only Djentrification and in Chicago the Boogie Munsters and their affiliates. Party-wise, Night Moves and Queen in Chicago and we used to have a great party here called Grand Affair - hoping that returns in time for Spring! 
Cheers guys and thanks a ton, mucho love

Hallooo Mix Series No. 4 – Jake Stellarwell

Music has the power to alter your energy, mood and perspective - a mixtape is no different. I believe DJing at its core is both a craft and an art, and when done with intention, a mix can become greater than the sum of its parts. DJ since 1996. Winner: 'Art of the Mixtape' 2018. Founder: Recordbar Radio, Central Records. New Times 'Best DJ' 2022.

ZERO MIX - July 2015

Jake Stellarwell

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