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

Contact / booking: neverleavetheisland@gmail.com

Gigs:

2023:
4 Nov - Technovember - Göteborg
29 Jul - Tillvaron - Brännö
20 May - Organica - Göteborg
19 Apr - Revel - Mölndal

2022: 
5 Nov - Technovember - Gothenburg
20 Aug - We Fly Wild - Gothenburg (SE)  
21 Jul - Bivac - Gothenburg (SE)
25 June - Forest Star - Sweden
11 Jun - Världshuset - Uddebo 
25 Apr - Substitutet - Stockholm

2021: 
20 Nov - Technosoppa - Brännö
21 Aug - Elis Corner - Göteborg
24 Jul - Glänta - Göteborg 
26 Apr - Elis Corner - Gothenburg (SE)
 
2020:
29 Aug - Café Fluß - Gothenburg (SE)
02 Aug - Café Fluß - Gothenburg (SE)
22 July - Fiskbar17 - Gothenburg (SE)
04 Jul - Force of July - Naturrepublik Sjöbergen (SE)
20 Jun - Paradiset - Gothenburg (SE)
18 Jun - Drömmarnas Kaj - Gothenburg (SE)
30 May - Brattholmen (SE)
23 May - Cafe Fluss - Göteborg (SE)
28 feb - Technosoppa - Brännö (SE)
8 feb - Corals - Amsterdam (NL)
1 feb - Ved sidan af - Kopenhagen (DK)
18 Jan - Klubb Glänta - Göteborg (SE)
4 Jan - Make Varvet Techno Again - Brännö (SE)

Highlights 2019:
Dec 14 - Spirit Train fundraiser - Amsterdam (NL)
Dec 7 - Dansen onder de Sterren - Haarlem (NL)
Nov 9 - Technovember - Göteborg (SE)
Oct 20 - The Gardens of Babylon - ADE - Amsterdam (NL)
Oct 19 - De Lichtkaai - Antwerpen (BE)
Oct 17 - Dansen in het cafe - Brandon - ADE - Amsterdam (NL)
Sep 28 - Deep Spaces - Bridges for Music fundraiser - Bremen (DE)
Sep 27 - Hausgemacht - Copenhagen (DK)
Aug 10 - Jack Fruit - Amsterdam (NL)
Jul 26 - Gardens of Babylon - The Monastery - Odd Ones Out stage - Goch (DE)
Jul 22-24 - The Borderland (DK)
Jul 19 - Boca Boca - Göteborg (SE)
Jul 6 - Zomculo - Bridges for Music fundraiser by serendipitea - London (UK)
Jun 29 - Brännö love parade - Brännö (SE)
Jun 30 - ShantiShanti - Marstrand (SE)
Jun 22 - Paradiset - Göteborg (SE)
Jun 15 - Sjöbergen Yogafestival - Göteborg (SE)
Jun 7 - Uddebofestidalen - Uddebo (SE)
Jun 1 - Café Fluß - Göteborg (SE)
May 18 - Café Fluß - Gothenburg (SE)
Apr 29 - May 4 - AfrikaBurn - Tankwa (RSA)
Apr 13 - Further - Gothenburg (SE)
Mar 7-9 - Zum Brennenden Bären - Beestenstedt (DE)
Feb 14 - The Gardens of Babylon - Klein Istanbul (TR)
Jan 25 - Make a Wish - Gothenburg (SE)
Jan 12 - Loyal Order - Tulum (MX)
Jan 10 - Playa Mambo B2B with Deer Jade - Tulum (MX)

Highlights 2018:
Dec 31 - Gardens of Babylon - Amsterdam (NL)
Nov 10 - Project Heart - New York (USA) 
Oct 27 - Kashmiri Bazaar - Bageriet - Stockholm (SE)
Oct 12 - Amaya - Mezcal Social Club - New York (USA)
Sep 29 - Into The Woods Festival - Mugla - Abkük koyu (TR)
Sep 28 - Hobo - Stockholm (SE)
Sep 22 - Secret Sangha & Project Heart - Stockholm (SE)
Aug 26 - Sep 3 - Burning Man - Black Rock City (USA)
Aug 10 - Folkets Hus (64) - Copenhagen (DK)
Jul 29 - The Gardens of Babylon  - Goch (DE)
Jul 22 - Klassified Festival - Nice (FR)
Jul 20 - Algottfestivalen (SE)
Jun 14 - La Radio - Barcelona
Jun 14 - El 5 Club - Off Sonar - Barcelona
Jun 13 - Metric Market - Off Sonar - Barcelona 
Apr 23-29 - Afrika Burn - Tankwa (RSA)
Apr 14-15 - Urban Burn - Stockholm (SE)
Mar 31 - Apr 1 - Ängsbacka Yoga and Dance festival (SE)
Mar 24 - A L C A Z A R - Tinta Art Cafe - Budapest (HU)
Feb 25 - Beate Uwe Berlin (DE)
Feb 23-24 - Burning Bär - Beesenstedt Castle (DE)
Jan 6 - Label Uknown - WE ARE EQUAL #2 - Amsterdam (NL)

Highlights 2017:
Dec 16 - TIPI - KB18 kødboderne - Copenhagen (DK)
Nov 11 - Hausgemacht - Copenhagen (DK)
Aug 11-13 - Oewerall festival - Gruenz (DE)
Jul 24-30 - The Borderland - Boesdal (DK)
Jun 30 - Andra Världen Gathering - Värmland (SE)
May 26-27   Springbeat festival - Stockholm (SE)
May 20 - Slakthuset - Stockholm (SE)
Apr 29 - Dromedar - Stockholm (SE)
Apr 14-17 - Urban Burn Stockholm (SE)
Mar 25 - Griesmühle - Berlin (DE)
Feb 24-26 - Burning Bär - Schloss Beesenstedt (DE)
Jan 28 - Världsresan - Klub Vittula - Budapest (HU)

Trailer techno with a pinch of psychedelic disco and acid masala

SmileyGaz has been a passionate part of the dance music scene since the 1980s, immersing himself in its evolution and vibrance from Chicago House and Detroit Techno to the euphoric highs of Acid House. It's Acid House, in particular, that has remained close to his heart, inspiring both his creative journey and his infectious energy behind the decks.  
Hailing from the North East of England and now calling the South of France home, SmileyGaz brings decades of music appreciation and storytelling to his sets. 
In 2010, he co-founded the duo “Kids Love Acid”, pioneering experimental multi-layer four-track live mixing that pushed creative boundaries. After parting ways with the project, SmileyGaz returned to his solo roots, crafting unique mixes guided by his mood and embracing the diverse styles of dance music he loves.  
Known for his intuitive mixing style and eclectic taste, SmileyGaz keeps the spirit of the dance floor alive, whether he's channeling nostalgic grooves or exploring fresh sonic landscapes.

Peace, love and acid house x

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                   DJ since 1993 based in Madrid

"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."

Northern electronica with an organic feel and solid groove.

The Machine Soul, AKA Robert Folkesson. Robert was part of the early rave and house scene in Stockholm, dj-ing at various underground warehouse parties and legendary clubs like Deep in Bleep, Monday Bar and Le Garage. The Machine Soul is Roberts’s brain child for producing deep and groovy downtempo, tech and deep house - plus the occasional acid techno attack - released on labels like Hug Records @hugrecords EKORD @ekordmusic , When Disco Goes Wrong, Paisley Dark Records @yeadonred and his own label Machine Soul Records.

You can spot him from time to time doing live and dj sets - often together with his wingman Mindbender - @marten-attling

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

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