https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/love2jdtwitch

This is a mix that long ago lived on the internet, then ended up properly mastered as one of the cassettes in our 15th anniversary box set. We're releasing it again now to bring attention to our friend, Keith McIvor aka JD Twitch, who's been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The liner notes for the cassette, below, lay out how formative our experiences of Optimo (Espacio) were as we built our thing. Keith played the very first Mister Saturday Night, and we went on to develop a long friendship with both him and Jonnie. We are forever grateful to them and hope you will support Keith and his family now as they deal with one of the most difficult moments of life. Love live Keith McIvor. Long live Optimo. 

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/love2jdtwitch


*Original Liner Notes*

Optimo were huge inspirations when Justin and I threw our first Mister Saturday Night parties in 2009. Justin had seen them play at the Motherfucker party at Limelight sometime in 2004, while I spent time at the weekly Sunday night parties that JD Twitch (Keith McIvor) and Jonnie Wilkes’ threw in Glasgow during my college days. We were both taken by Keith and Jonnie’s ability to incorporate just about any music into their sets while still pleasing everyone in the room, record diggers and punters alike.

This particular set is from the summer of 2010, a party we hosted in a Bushwick back alley, and it encapsulates Optimo's knack for party-rocking in the most unconventional way. Classic house gives way to afrobeat, builds up into a high energy Italo track that drips to a halt, before revving into a sequence that includes an off-kilter Comeme record, “Pump Up The Jam,” ‘80s electro, lo-fi techno and Jesse Jackson’s “I Am Somebody” speech, before Liquid Liquid's Sal Principato grabs the mic and sings “Optimo,” the track for which Keith and Jonnie named their project. To hear is to believe.

— Eamon Harkin

MSN Tape 1510 - Optimo

Part 1. A Fundraiser for JD Twitch / Optimo, 2010 in NYC (featuring Sal P from Liquid Liquid)

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Daimoku EP (Incl. Kora Remix)*
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We’re proud to share a special release from Argentinian artists Bodaishin & Izhy — a collaboration rooted in deep connection, crafted across continents, and shaped over years of friendship and shared vision.

It all began when Izhy sent a photo of the forest, resonating with the spirit of Saisons — a quiet nod to nature, cycles, and inner stillness. That spark led to a collaboration with Bodaishin, and years later, a reconnection in Spain where Kora, Izhy, and Bodaishin shared music, moments, and something that felt like family.

The result is Daimoku — a sonic meditation that echoes the Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, known for its power to transform from within. This idea unfolds through three distinct interpretations:

The Original: contemplative, spacious, alive with subtle textures and organic layers — crafted between South America and Europe, slowly evolving with time.

The Remix: Kora brings his signature touch — elevating the melodies toward a hypnotic, driving energy fit for peak-time moments while honoring the track’s emotional essence.

The Ambient Version: a stripped-back, meditative space to land in — still, warm, and resonant.

Mastered by Final Tone
Artwork by Saisons Musique

Out now on all platforms — we hope it finds its place in your sets, and your moments of flow.


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HMWL Premiere: Izhy, Bodaishin - Daimoku (Original Mix) [Saisons Musique]

PP#46 MIX BY R_R_

Sebastian Grätz, based in Hamburg, Germany, and known professionally as Basso, is the man behind Growing Bin Records.

Growing Bin was set up in 2007 as a music blog before evolving into an online record store in 2012, with the offshoot micro-label Growing Bin Records launching the following year. The blog initially existed to catalogue Basso's broad musical tastes, today Growing Bin is very much in the business of selling records; From the ultra-rare and special interests to generally curious finds.

A core appeal of Growing Bin is that the material is handpicked according to, and solely for one man's esoteric tastes. There is no chasing of trends; If Basso likes it, he'll sell it. Another of the shop's unique traits is its copywriting; Growing Bin's website is a marvel with musical categories including Cocktails By The Pool, Cheap Magic and Dancing For Mental Health, breaking down into subcategories such as Embarrassing Mindblowingness, Never Leave The Bag and many more.

Anyway, over to the mix. As expected, Basso has delivered a wonderfully eclectic selection of records. 
We'd like to mention a few of his inclusions; 'La Bimini' by Spunk, a breezy P-funk monster if ever there was one, off their 1981 LP Tighten It Up, tight as f**k indeed! Remaining in Jazz-funk territory, Underground Canopy & Paloma Paloma's deep and soulful 'Même Heure Même Endroit', B-side of a 7" single from 2023, is just sublime. The HaHa Sounds Collective version of Marker Starling's 'Silk Rock', as championed by Gilles Peterson on his Worldwide FM radio show, is an absolutely stellar piece of music and arguably one of the strongest releases of 2020. Taken from her 1976 LP Più, Ornella Vanoni's moody 'Tu Chi Sei?' (underscored by a beat suspiciously reminiscent of a certain Paul Simon record) is another timeless inclusion here. 
A big thanks to Basso for taking the time to record this fantastic mix for the series.

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Artwork by A.r.t. Wilson, from A.r.t. 
Wilson's Overworld LP (Growing Bin Records)

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Basso (Growing Bin Records)

Le Kronik and Kalulu team up on iNkhani alongside Zwile and Heal.N Keys, delivering an afro step track that moves between groove and emotion. With a deep bassline, soulful sax touches, and heartfelt vocal energy, the song flows like a conversation between rhythm and feeling, uplifting yet reflective, danceable yet intimate.

Producer: Le Kronik, Kalulu
Featuring: Zwile, Heal.N Keys
Final Mastering: YHV Recordings
Publisher: YHV Music Group
Record Label: YHV Records

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Le Kronik Kalulu Zwile Heal.N Keys - iNkhani (feat. Zwile Heal.N Keys) [YHV RECORDS]

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Out to Lunch Ep. 18 w/ Jake B - Live on Radio alHara 07.22.2025

Mix of the Week #595 is "Spirit of Eden Mix Part I" by Stan Fontan
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Stan Fontan has been Djing and running discerning London club nights for over 30 years. A seasoned selector with a versatile style he’s currently promotor of and resident at South London Disco Tropical Traffic. He was also the long term resident of Comeshakethewhole, spanning over 10 years as a residency at Cargo in Shoreditch. https://www.instagram.com/stanfontan/

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Mix of the Week #595: Stan Fontan - Spirit of Eden Mix Part I

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Out to Lunch Ep. 18 w/ Jake B - Live on Radio alHara 07.22.2025

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