James Payne from Scotland joins the Feinstoff series.

A true lover of electronic music, James knows no boundaries—his signature approach remains rooted in one core element: storytelling.

"Whatever you're about to hear across the vast spectrum of electronic music is carefully crafted to match the theme of the set. I simply plant the seed—it's up to you to let your imagination grow."

Though still relatively new to the scene, many consider him a seasoned pro. His track selection and distinctive style have already caught the attention and support of respected DJs, producers, and labels.

FEINCAST XLIV: James Payne

Ian has been playing music to people at parties, in clubs, bars and on radio for over 30 years. An avid collector of funk, soul, hip-hop and electro records, he eventually became absorbed into the nascent acid house scene in East London and Essex. Throughout the 90’s and into the 2000’s, he trod the well worn path of DJ residencies and promoting parties eventually making and releasing his own music, remixing and running a record label spanning the evolution from big-beat to NuSkool breaks.

After a move to South East London, Ian secured a residency at Deptford institution bar and radio station, AAJA, playing slots live at the bar and online, spawning the long-running Dark Disco Radio show, now broadcasting monthly on Mixcloud. 

Recent DJ bookings include iconic venues the Social in London and the world famous Golden Lion in Todmorden. As a producer and remixer, his output can be found on scene-favourite labels like Paisley Dark, When Disco Goes Wrong, Hottwerk and the seminal Nein Records, also spawning his breaks and acid collaboration with Nein head-honcho Neil Parnell as PARVALE. 

Tracklist:
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Kiakí - Northern Solar
Sandro Bianchi & Stylic - Voynich (Original Mix)
Harbringer Kurt - Solid State
Azaria - Pensando (Tyu Remix)
Niev - Crystal Play (Tronik Youth Edit)
Azaria - Like an Invasion
Kabinett - Power/Freedom (Jason Peters Remix)
PAN - Unusual Suspects
Sam In Space - Late Night Conversations (Original)
Doechii - Nissan Altima (THE NGHBR$ Edit)
Bruce Wine - Solventes (Ian Vale Remix)
Yomi One - Static Drift (Original Mix)
Jenner - Audeo (Ranj Kaler)
LUCYE - The Factory (AFFKT & Kiko Remix)
Darlyn Vlys, Panthera - Come With Us (Musumeci Remix)

Follow:  @ian_vale

Support the Artist: @kiakimusic @sandro-bianchi-taramona @stylic @harbingerkurt @azaria-musik @theroommatesweb @niev-music @tronik-youth @kabinett-scmusic @jasonjppeters @constadine-marousopoulos @saminspace-music @/the-nghbrs @yomione_official @djjenner @lucye_fr @affkt @signaturebykiko @musumeci @darlynvlys @pantheradiscoclub 

Support the Label: @sprechenmusic @boite-music @neinrecords @logicalrecords @espaciocielo @roam-recordings @janne-berglund @strippedmusicmgmt @sincopat

Links:
www.mixcloud.com/ian-vale

Counterterraism Guest Mix 366: Ian Vale

DJ, producer, guitarist, sound engineer, and beatmaker, Chris Gavin's rich and eclectic musical career spans several decades and genres.

In the 90's, he gained his first experience as a guitarist in rock bands in the south of France before transitioning to electronic music. Starting in 2000, he collaborated with tribal progressive legend Rick Pier O’Neil, becoming a remixer and label manager at Garbage Records.

In 2015, he worked with pop artist Thierry de Cara (Capitol) on projects as a sound engineer and beatmaker for major players in the music industry, including Universal Music, Sony, and M6. This led to his contribution of eight tracks on the album Love & Soul by Canadian artist Corneille.

In 2018, Chris Gavin founded the club “Danceteria” in Marseille, a project that reflects his deep involvement in the local cultural scene and where he's hosted artists such as Curses, Theus Mago and Thomass Jackson among many others.

In 2024, following several performances in Barcelona, spanish label Side Up Works offered him the opportunity to release an EP (e-nough), which received critical acclaim.
His productions, blending Indie Dance, progressive house, and techno, have captivated an international audience of renowned DJs and producers, including John Digweed, Laurent Garnier or Carl Cox to name a few.

His side project 'Danse Alice', in collaboration with producer Remain, explores dark disco and electro rock sounds and it has been released on esteemed labels such as Lumière Noire Records, Ombra International, New Day Everyday, La Dame Noir, and Throne of Blood.

Play Pal Mix 069: Chris Gavin (Danceteria / Danse Alice / FR)

Track-list🖤😷

K-Effect, R.E.M Phasex
Signa Rust- Dust Logic
The Mamba- Flicker
Planet Caravan- Acid Sunday
GAEG- Crazy Papa
Tronik Youth- Tunnel of Hate (Rigopolar Remix)
GAEG Blue Fusion
Isse Marra- Roller
Mrqz, Tito Azevedo- Tunnel Vision
Technobeton- Boatin Wolf
Beyond the Strutosphere- Cosmic Stuntman ( Diongi Remix)
Fuck Buttons- Surf Solar

Surf Solar

ZHGRV, that's Dennis Zhgarev, the vinyl wizard outta Kiev, just blessed us with a straight-up wax-only mix. Get ready to get down!

This one's for the heads, a testament to peace and the power of music. Here at aka-tapes, we're loud and clear: No more war. No more young souls sacrificed for the ego trips of the old guard. Tune in and zone out!

Free Ukraine!!

Soundcloud: zhgrv
Instagram: dennis_zhgarev

About the Mix: "Sugarlips"
This isn't just any mix; "Sugarlips" is a pure love letter to the shimmering romance of the 80s. Think neon nights, slow dances under a disco ball, and heartbeats echoing through the night. It's the perfect soundtrack for those midnight drives, the sweet sting of summer kisses, and those secret daydreams you keep to yourself. Expect nothing but shimmering synths and those bittersweet Italo melodies that just hit different.

aka-tape no 339 by ZHGRV

Recorded at Peter Svarte's birthday bash at the most wonderful place, deep in the countryside of Skåne, Sweden.
Thanks for inviting us to play, and thanks to all the dancers, you were amazing!
Image by Mikaela Eriksson

Högt i Tak b2b The Machine Soul at Peter Svarte's 50th Birthday Bash

Off World

Stella Galactica is pure energy in human form. 
Her DJ sets (a bold blend of Italo, Dark Disco, and EBM) are powerful and punchy, yet always laced with love for kicks and a contagious sense of joy.
Raised on rock, Britpop, and New Wave, she found her way into electronic music through electroclash, a genre that awakened her passion for darker, groove-driven sounds.
As the lead singer and keyboardist of the electro rock band Merci Beaucoup she performed across France, as well as in the UK and Germany, over several years.
To bring all her influences together, she co-founded the Parisian collective Bovary Club.
Their nights, a mix of live shows and DJ sets, became a platform for emerging artists and attracted an audience as curious and passionate as she is.

Tracklist:
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Fabian B., Riko & Gugga - Losing My Mind 
Joseeph & Ademarr - Jango Mango 
Pedro Mercado, JG Outsider - Eden (SNYL Remix) 
Anturage, Alexey Union - Engage 
Alejandro Molinari - Caracas De Noche (Favio Inker Remix)
Antic - Talk Talk 
Anturage & Kinky Sound - Race Car feat Catmoonk
Pavel Petrov - Billennium
Kiko & Waterwelt - The Sound  
Don't Blink - Within the screen (Extended mix)
Dirty Doering & Aves Volare - Captivity (Ryan Hill Remix)
Technicism & Chinosynth - Discodelia 
Valmaiin - Escorpion 
Alejandro molinari - Noche de Berlin 
Favio Inker, Artem Kai - Headshot 
Joyce Muniz, Theus Mago - Balin Bali (Damon Jee Remix) 

Follow: @stellagalactica

Support the Artist: @user-15435922-24994625 @rikoandgugga @carlos-mendez-113 @joseephdz @pedromercado @jg_outsider @reelauxakasnyl @anturage @alexey-union @alejandromolinari @favio-inker @anticoffcl @kinkysoundofficial @pavel-petrov @waltervelt @signaturebykiko @dontblink @dirtydoering @aves-volare @ryan-hill-capetown @technicismsounds @chino-synth @valmaiin @artemkai @joytoy @theusmago @damon-jee

Support the Label: @execlub @roam-recordings @chrom-recordings @ravvenmusik @phisica @clashlion @jeahmon @jannowitz @atlantofc @lowceiling @katermukke @behind-the-noise @neinrecords @artessamusic @exploited 

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/stella_galactica/
linktr.ee/stellagalactica

Högt i Tak b2b The Machine Soul at Peter Svarte's 50th Birthday Bash

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