If you ever wondered what ambient music of the 21st century could sound like, then you should explore the musical spheres of “ifsonever”. This colorful debut-album draws a blueprint of an urban ambient club record of a parallel universe. A collage of beautifully improvised pieces, strictly recorded in “one takes”. A gripping fusion that brings together the warm analog textures of classic vintage synthesizers and electronic urban ambiences.

Trying to appreciate the recent times of silence and deceleration, Daniel Helmer aka ifsonever has quickly developed a tonal language as a solo artist. With a non-compromising approach he would visit his studio, a cozy garden shed, to record one new track a day in strictly analog fashion as “one takes”. His aim for this project was to capture the innocence and instinctive creative energy of the present moment. These 9 timeless pieces invite the listener to explore hypnotic and meditative atmospheres such as on the opener “transpose” or on “jonesy dreams of birds”, as well as gloomy and almost mystical sounding tracks such as “total global” or “an unexpected error has occurred”. ifsonever is a wonderful amalgamation of organic, laid-back sounds and electronic, club oriented elements.
 
Recorded at a time when social contact was forbidden and culture was at a standstill, many professional musicians felt challenged not to feel useless when performances and sessions in public were cancelled, while the need for expression, participation and communication persisted. What happens when you've read all your books, when you're tired of looking at screens, and when you're digitally saturated? Then the unbearable lightness of being will begin. Daniel Helmer decided to let his creativity flow into a picture depicting that moment in time. He gave himself the opportunity to reflect this period through the creation of music. Not always an easy thing to do when the only social interactions would be cats passing by or the sound of children playing nearby. However that can be exactly the perfect tranquil surrounding to ground oneself in the here and now and draw inspiration from the inside. This self titled album reflects a peaceful journey from start to finish.
 
“ifsonever” offers a timeless ambience to help you slow down, reflect and enjoy the beauty of nothingness. It might help us to learn and accept a state of being unutilized without feeling futile and benefit from this rare silence.

The cover artwork is a collaboration between Jazz & Milk graphic designer Tim Schmitt and photographer Frank Hulsbömer. A scan of the artist's head, hand and foot was 3D printed, photographed and transformed into an otherworldly scenery that visualizes the musical atmosphere.

ifsonever [JMLP004]

If you ever wondered what ambient music of the 21st century could sound like, then you should explore the musical spheres of “ifsonever”. This colorful debut-album draws a blueprint of an urban ambient club record of a parallel universe. A collage of beautifully improvised pieces, strictly recorded in “one takes”. A gripping fusion that brings together the warm analog textures of classic vintage synthesizers and electronic urban ambiences.

Trying to appreciate the recent times of silence and deceleration, Daniel Helmer aka ifsonever has quickly developed a tonal language as a solo artist. With a non-compromising approach he would visit his studio, a cozy garden shed, to record one new track a day in strictly analog fashion as “one takes”. His aim for this project was to capture the innocence and instinctive creative energy of the present moment. These 9 timeless pieces invite the listener to explore hypnotic and meditative atmospheres such as on the opener “transpose” or on “jonesy dreams of birds”, as well as gloomy and almost mystical sounding tracks such as “total global” or “an unexpected error has occurred”. ifsonever is a wonderful amalgamation of organic, laid-back sounds and electronic, club oriented elements.
 
Recorded at a time when social contact was forbidden and culture was at a standstill, many professional musicians felt challenged not to feel useless when performances and sessions in public were cancelled, while the need for expression, participation and communication persisted. What happens when you've read all your books, when you're tired of looking at screens, and when you're digitally saturated? Then the unbearable lightness of being will begin. Daniel Helmer decided to let his creativity flow into a picture depicting that moment in time. He gave himself the opportunity to reflect this period through the creation of music. Not always an easy thing to do when the only social interactions would be cats passing by or the sound of children playing nearby. However that can be exactly the perfect tranquil surrounding to ground oneself in the here and now and draw inspiration from the inside. This self titled album reflects a peaceful journey from start to finish.

“ifsonever” offers a timeless ambience to help you slow down, reflect and enjoy the beauty of nothingness. It might help us to learn and accept a state of being unutilized without feeling futile and benefit from this rare silence.

ifsonever

jonesy dreams of birds

jonesy dreams of birds (with millian x)

an unexpected error has occurred (with guido spannocchi)

home

total global

transpose

Tracklist: https://bit.ly/sbtrktcmix
Read the cover feature:  https://bit.ly/sbtrktmixmag

"I made a mix that showcases some of my favourite tracks which go across all the decades I've been listening to dance music. Including one of the first house tracks I ever heard - that inspired me to make music ('Love & Happiness') - through to the genre that inspired me the most - UK garage, and then some early dubstep and footwork — with a couple of unreleased tracks of my own thrown in too."

Tracklist

The Cover Mix: SBTRKT

Machine Souls 004 - Ash Lauryn at Machine Soul on 1 November 2024

TRACKLIST 

DJ Food

Raw Silk - Do It To The Music (Dub Mix)
Itsu Uno - Noise Of the B-Boy (Break faster mix)
KH - Question
J Large - J Zimbra
King Bee - Cold Slammin’ feat the Ultramagnetic MCs
The Allergies - Let Me Hear You Say
Itsu Uno - B-Boy Rave for the Ageing Hipster Pt 2
Renegade Soundwave - Thunder
The Minute Men - OK, Alright (Mike Brown Re-edit)
Mister Mixi &amp; Skinny Scotty - I Can Handle It
Aquasky - Another Day (TV edit)
The Todd Terry Project - Back To The Beat
M.C. Showbiz &amp; the Lap 1 Crew - Gotta Turn The Music Up (Hard-core
mix)
Adonis - No Way Back
Not Just Gigalos - Take Me To The Disco
Backstreet Inc - Can’t Do It Alone
Heaven 17 - Play To Win

Førsaj

Shades Of Rhythm - Exorcist
DJ Plant Texture - Press Play on That Mf Mac Maaan
Itsu Uno - Battle of Breaks
Joey Beltram - Jazz 3033
Dawl - System Check
Bassix - Close Encounters (Acid Dub)
Trigger - Stratosphere (Techno Mix)
Gesloten Cirkel - Zombiemachine w/ Ratio - Move My Body
Dismantle &amp; Van Basten - Smack the Door
Luke Vibert - Feel One
Radio Slave - Stay Out All Night
Hagop Tchaparian - GL (Chloé Robinson + DJ ADHD Remix)
Borai &amp; Denham Audio - Skrrrt
DJ Misjah - Mindrecorder
Aux 88 - Alias
Reptant - Ectoplastic
SYEN &amp; Mente 3000 - Aqua Strain
Fundamental Knowledge - 1994-20 (Sarah Farina Remix)
Førsaj - Førsaj Theme

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The first night at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Festival in Sète is always special, and last summer, WheelUP set the tone in style! Seamlessly transitioning from broken beat to drum 'n' bass and jazz, it was a masterclass in leading a crowd with an eclectic and dynamic set. I wanted him on Le Mellotron! A few weeks later, we had the opportunity to bring Danny at Duro De Matar in Lisbon to record a set for the YouTube channel. So here he is, WheelUP bringing the West London sound to Lisbon and now for you all to enjoy worldwide through Le Mellotron! - Lekin

A few words from WheelUP: 
After playing at Worldwide I connected with the owners of Le Mellotron and DDM in Lisbon, then I was invited out to come and play a Bruk set in collaboration with them, it was a dream come true and I thought let me come to Lisbon link up with the crew and roll out some West London Sound for Le Mellotron and it was fun and vibes to come through and hit the decks with the crew. My sound has been described as Broken Beat, Bruk, West London Sound and Nu Jazz. It touches on Soulful House, Afro latin, African polyrthymic drum patterns etc But to me its just a felling and if it feels good for my spirit and raises my vibration then that is the music I am going to play without the need for a defining characteristic. Musically as I grew up in West London and had my studio next door to Bugz In The Attic, IG Culture, Kaidi Tatham etc I was exposed to a lot of good music and ideas even before I was making Bruk and I feel my responsibility (now as an artist signed to the legendary Tru Thoughts label) that I should respect the OG’s and the foundation (the CoOp massive) but equally support the new generation that is coming through and collectively as a community we continue to push our sound to the next level. All the while playing music that makes the people want to have a WheelUP during the set!!!

About Duro De Matar:
🌮 Duro De Matar in Lisbon is a unique cultural venue that combines a third-wave taqueria with a warm music scene. The venue hosts live music and DJ performances daily, featuring its impressive JBL Vintage Sound system and ESR Radio Station, enhancing its unique atmosphere. It’s a favorite among the local creative community for its inspiring culture hub, delicious Mexican cuisine, warm music, friendly staff, and stimulating venue.

– Recorded on Saturday, August 24 2024 at Duro De Matar, Lisboa

A journey into West London's Broken beats with WheelUP

SWU FM Podcast

PBR Streetgang - 31 December 2024

Open to Close @ Boogie with Abacus
1188 Queen St W
Toronto, ON

Abacus Live @ Boogie (01.04.2025)

My Apple Music Early Hours mix from a December 2023. This is the kind of groove I start with when playing an all night gig. Massive shout to all the artists in the mix for their inspiration!

This was recorded on a CDJ2000, 2 technics SL1210 turntables, an Isonoe 420 mixer, a Strymon timeline, Chase Bliss CXM1978 & Audio technica cartridges.

Tracklisting 

1. Himangshu Biswas & Dulal Roy - Raga Bhupal Todi 
2. Lokkhiterra meets Shikore Bangladesh Allstars - Shaddo Ki Re Amar 
3. Stand High Patrol - Morning
4. Inna De Yard & Keith Rowe - Groovy Situation
5. David Axelrod - Wandering Star
6. Chronixx - Never Give Up
7. Bobby McFerrin - Yes You
8. Jimi Tenor - Monday Blue
9. Group Home - Baby Pa
10. DJ Plead - RT5
11. Creation Rebel & New Age Steppers - Chemical Specialist
12. D’Angelo - Brown Sugar (Acapella) 
13. Early B - Imitator - (Unlisted ‘Mad Mad’ rhythm piece from the 12”)
14. Sugar Minott - Gwan My Youth
15. Elixir - Deimos
16. Silverkick - Vinyl Silk Emotion
17. Ben Lancaster, Sean Roche & Justin Hibbs - Reverse Synthesis
18. Kevin Moore - Speak Your Mind
19. Tania Maria - Come With Me
20. Marcia Maria - Meu Amigo Branco - Bernardo Piniero Edit
21. Outside - The Lower We Fly
22. Typesun - The PL
23. Andrew Ashong - Flowers
24. Dudley Perkins - Flowers

Early Hours DJ Mix

Rinse FM Podcast 

Quantic - 27 January 2025

An hour of post punk funk sets the tone for the new lunar year of the snake, then off into regular programming we go.  
5 hours. All vinyl every time.

Garth For The Record - New Moon Year Jan 29th 2025

"I once toured the entire world as a DJ when I didn’t know how to DJ. Now I know how to DJ but these days don’t tour much. To be honest I miss it, DJing. This mix is me enjoying the art of DJing to myself. Imagining I was in a club filled with kind, creative souls. Vibing with some of my fav tracks that I would love to hear playing loud bumping in the sound system. Features all 3 tracks from my new EP, “is this the apocalypse”. Released on my imprint Secret Angels." - https://soundcloud.com/seven-davis-jr

Buy Seven Davis Jr. - is this the apocalypse on Bandcamp
https://sevendavisjrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/is-this-the-apocalypse

Tracklist available on https://slothboogie.com/

SlothBoogie Guestmix #452 - Seven Davis Jr.

MUNICH / COLOGNE BASED LABEL RELEASING SOULFUL DANCE MUSIC ON VINYL SINCE 2005.

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