Amsterdam-based DJ Antal Heitlager needs little introduction. As a co-founder of Rush Hour—a globally respected label and distributor of rare and collectable records—he has been disseminating his distinct vision for buoyant house, hip-hop, disco and more for over two decades.

For this special edition of the RA Exchange, the artist and entrepreneur is interviewed by Berlin-based DJ Juba about the label and store’s 25-year anniversary, as well as his first forays into record collecting and the changing landscape of vinyl distribution in an ever-digitalizing world. 

To hear more about the inception of his legendary shop front and imprint, listen to the conversation in full.

EX.645 25 Years of Rush Hour

Episode 16 of my residency on Radio Sofa 🌼

Evie is a Sydney-based selector navigating all eras of dance music, making way through elements of balearic, street soul, dream pop and new wave to pair the nostalgic with the contemporary.

With this mix, she focused on a club-oriented set with 90s and Italian accents!

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Radio Sofa • Nofraje invite Evie

CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #10 - @samtheories

Read interview here
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CREVETTE RECORDS PODCAST #10 - THEORIES

From his online presence to his smooth selection, his lo-fi beats to his love of music, @h-ibou comes across as a super chill, super cool kinda cat. Member of the croatian based collective Illes Balears, in this mix we're drifting through jazz, r&b, funk, soul and house, his sound is fluid, heart wrenching and disarming. It truly blurs the lines between traditional genres while conjuring up the familiar feelings of highs, lows, loves and losses we all experienced on a daily basis.

Read the full interview: https://www.velvetfestival.hr/news-1/velvet-festival-presents-hibou

Velvet Festival presents: Hibou

Beatyes

Forteba - The End of the Day

gave myself a 1 hour song challenge and this is the result, samples primarily from LANDR

Emotions

Eric Duncan live from the beach stage at Love International 2017.


Love International returns in 2018 from June 27th - July 4th, tickets available now at: loveinternationalfestival.com/

Live from the Adriatic 2017: Eric Duncan

‘El Rocko, Rockateer, Rocklette, Oldschool Ride' aka Jonny Rock was in Amsterdam to play in Claire on Friday night. He didn’t mind to join us during the day, so he brought a extra bag of records (we have no CDJs in-store), including a dub plate holding one of his edits that he’d cut especially for this trip. Yes!

London based Jonny is known for his love of Middle Eastern sounds. He was at the forefront of the growing interest of Turkish music by helping to promote Mehmet Aslan among other producers, by unearthing Turkish Disco Folk and by releasing his awesome edits (for Hamam Disco under his Afacan alias for instance). Expect a track taken from Disco Hamam 4, some Human League (!) and much more party in this mix.

This is the tenth recording in a series of (themed) Rush Hour in-store broadcasts, recorded on July 27th, 2018. After a live broadcast to Facebook, the music lands on Soundcloud for playback.

Store Broadcast 010 I Jonny Rock live from the RH store

Kléo 33 @ Red Light Radio 02-17-2020

Vancouver-based DJ and label co-founder DJ D.Dee is on a mission to share the sounds of his stomping ground. On his unreleased label mix he looks to the future of the imprint.

Interview: http://www.stampthewax.com/2020/04/28/self-portrait-pacific-rhythm/

Self-Portrait: Pacific Rhythm

“House is a feeling, a community, and a celebration of life.” For DJ, producer, and visual artist 
Kléo aka Clélia Zida, House music is a guiding light. French-born and Amsterdam-based, her love affair with the genre began two decades ago. Schooled by vinyl’s technicalities, her sets span the full spectrum of House. Honouring the legacy of the holy trinity of dance music cities—Chicago, New York, and Detroit—rooted in the Black lineage of Disco, Funk, Soul and Jazz. Kléo embraces the essence of House culture as a movement of resilience, built on the belief that music and dance can dismantle barriers and heal communities. She leads every dancefloor from the heart, with emotion, energy, and togetherness at its core.

In her seamless mixes, the mood effortlessly shifts—from stripped-down, raw, and unapologetic jacking grooves to warmer percussive layers and vocal-driven energy with emotional resonance, then deeper into a cerebral aesthetic rich with synthesizer textures and soulful, machine-driven rhythms. Kléo celebrates the heritage of House while constantly digging for modern cuts, balancing the past and present with effortless sophistication. 
Kléo embodies the essence of being here—now, fully present in the music, guiding the dancefloor with spontaneity and poise through moments of ecstatic release and deep, immersive flow—one lifting you higher, the other pulling you deeper.

In recent years, Kléo has expanded her artistry beyond DJing to music producer, record label owner, and  event promoter. In early 2024, she launched her label Call 4 Rhythm, debuting with her first self-produced single, Agogo. True to the spirit of her DJ sets, the release is an invitation to let go and dial in. Across Agogo and her upcoming second release, Acid Coolada, Kléo reaffirms her commitment to House music’s ethos, blending squelchy TB-303 acid licks, jazz-tinged chords, interstellar synths, and sleek, soulful drum machines. The result is both rugged and authentic—a dancefloor affair infused with the spirit of honesty, the foundation of all her artistic endeavours.

At the end of 2024, she launched the Call 4 Rhythm party series, a natural extension of her vision. “Call 4 Rhythm is committed to creating a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and free to be their authentic selves. Here, we foster love, respect, and unity—because together, we thrive.”
 In an era where inclusivity in club culture is more vital than ever, her mission is clear: advocating for love and acceptance by creating spaces where people feel seen, respected, and empowered. 

Beyond the dancefloor, Kléo is a core member of the Rush Hour store crew and a resident on Kiosk Radio, where she hosts In-House, a monthly show dedicated to her current selections.

Though her roots may lie in intimate dancefloors, Kléo is no stranger to big stages. She has graced iconic clubs like Panorama Bar, De School, OHM, berlinClub, 20/44, and Peti Kupe, as well as major festivals such as Dekmantel, Selectors, ADE, Lost Village, DGTL, and LOVEFEST. Regardless of the venue, her ethos remains unchanged: connection with the crowd is everything.

As the great Larry Heard once asked, “Can you feel it?” When Kléo is at the decks, the answer is always a resounding yes.

For bookings please contact chiara@octopus-agents.com

Kléo 33 @ Red Light Radio 02-17-2020

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