https://soundcloud.com/jacksonalmond 

Harry Wolfman, Ella Chi - Casillero (Saine Remix)
Les Yeux Orange - Coco
Heny Wu - Sumner Road
Tornado Wallace - Falling Sun
Long Island Sound - Delusions
Felix Leifur - Giving
Max Graef - As If
U-Dee - Wa I O
Loz Goddard - It Will Come To Me (Fouk Remix)
Interstate - Uma Mae Naka Ni (Mix Disco)
Sesssion Victim - Up To Rise
David & Hjalti - That’s Her
Frits Wentink - Everyone Knows
Baltra - Over Again
Contours - Loose Wood (Ross From Friends Remix)
Jackson Almond - Juss Trut
Detroit Swindle - Future Imperfect (Frits Wentink Remix)
SPORTSMEN - Keep This Secret
Mculo - Bra Hugh
SofaTalk - Hypnotize (K15 Remix)
Johann Gast - Beim Eintritt wäre er fast hingefallen, denn hinter der Tür war noch eine Stufe. (Excerpt)

LCM002

LCM002 - Jackson Almond

Shea McGilvray (https://soundcloud.com/shea-mcgilvray) brings in the latest installment of the mix series. Rife with the ethereal and ambient, but far from lacking in the pulsing rhythms.  

With previous releases on Shimmering Moods Records (https://soundcloud.com/shimmering-moods-records) and Swamp Tapes (https://soundcloud.com/bokharirecords sub-label), he's on Echovolt 010 (https://soundcloud.com/echovolt-records) (a V/A available soon), and is working on a release for Motion Ward. (https://soundcloud.com/motion-ward) 

TRACKLIST 
Asher - 1
Arve Henricksen - Shrine
Earthen Sea - Beat 13
Rainer Veil - Wade In
Samoyed - Cherry Ripe
Earthen Sea - Unseen Life
Eraas - Crosscut
Rime Trails - Blush
Tape Loop Orchestra - I Was Born When She Kissed Me
Bod Lind - Black Night
Owen Gilbride - Getting Away
Giligadi - Kings Over Cliffs
1989 - Tropical Treetops
Sand Circles - Innercity Haze
Belong - A Walk
Rime Trails - Eulogy

LCM006

LCM006 - Shea McGilvray

We’re elated to bring out this next mix, curated by the fabled Electric Indigo (https://soundcloud.com/indigo). Founder of indigo:inc; founder of female:pressure; recipient of the 2012 ‘Outstanding Artist Award’ for Computer Music; the list goes on and on. It’s hard to wrap our mind around this mix, there isn’t much we could say that does it real justice. Our many, many thanks to Electric Indigo - this is very special to us. LCM009 everyone. 

Tracklist:
01. Headless Horseman - The Day She Vanished [47 009]
02. A Made Up Sound - Havoc [A Made Up Sound 008]
03. Irazu - Shtamm / Spear Remix [Stale 172]
04. Samuel Rohrer - Sunclue [arjunamusic - electronic series LP712]
05. MLSN - KeyboardInterrupt / KVD Remix [Nashton 021]
06. Mod21 - Growing Number [Mental Modern V006]
07. Tensal - Inertia 3 / Pangaea Remix [Kynant 006]
08. Jeroen Search - Da Capo [Figure 084]
09. Mod21 - Still Breathing [Mental Modern V006]
10. Paul Mac - Because Of That [Downfall Theory 09]
11. Kangding Ray - silver (pruitt igoe prototype) [raster-noton 175]
12. Torah - Moda [Planet Rhythm PRRUKD071]
13. Fanon Flowers - Strong Interaction 1 [Planet Rhythm PRRUKBLK016]
14. Cardao - Faith / Vertical Spectrum Remix [91 17]
15. Skee Mask - Kordman Return (Swing Mix) [Ilian Skee Series 001]
16. Svreca & Retina.It - Avenza [Konstrukt 005]
17. Planetary Assault Systems - Temporary Suspension / Slam Rework [Mote Evolver LP03]
18. M_Step - Cold Dust [TRUST 28]
19. Irazu - Shtamm / Regis Remix [Stale 172]
20. Gebrüder Teichmann & Wura Samba - Transist [Noland Tracks 01]
21. 9beats - Deepspace 2 [Norite 009]
22. Agnosia - Senseless [Ephemeral Manoeuvres 002]

LCM009

LCM009 - Electric Indigo

Sedgwick (https://soundcloud.com/s-e-d-g-w-i-c-k) of https://soundcloud.com/potatoheadzlabel for LCM015

"These are my tapes. Cassette tapes have so many interesting and pleasing qualities to them from the perspective of both the consumer, and the creator/s. Speaking from the position of the consumer, I’m always amazed by the little gems that I find hidden on this format, gems that are often difficult/impossible to track down in other formats like Vinyl and Digital. Some of this stuff only exists on tape, it lives here and nowhere else. There’s also something stylistically pleasing (and highly sought after in scrappy digital emulations) in the distortion, constant hiss, and less clean equalization curve, often losing some of the crystal clear highs and round powerful lows that are possible in other formats. It’s puzzling, but it’s satisfying, to me anyway. There’s also a higher risk factor than buying records in my experience, as most record stores don’t have listening decks (whereas vinyl you are able to preview on turntables in store) - so you really have to pick the tape up, absorb the artwork, read as much information as the j-card provides, and make a decision based almost entirely on the artwork or aesthetic qualities. Sometimes this can be misleading, so sometimes you pick up a tape that looks like an acid-techno release, and when you get home and pop it in your system - it’s some weird-ass experimental lullaby deal. Really cool.

Speaking from the position of the creator, tapes are a beautiful format to work with. They are somewhat temperamental in nature, but once some of the physical limitations have been worked out, there is a lot you can do that cassettes really lend themselves to. For us as a label releasing cassettes, one of the most fun parts of putting together our compilations is messing around with extra material - finding strange sounds and miniature excerpts to splice between tracks, cool little transitions that give the tape constant movement, hinting at direction and even tipping the hat to some of our influences. 

I love my tapes. I can’t boil it down to the artwork, the sound, the legwork or the risk-factor. It’s  all of it. This mix is a selection of some of my most prized tracks from some tapes that I hold close to my heart. If you don’t own a tape-deck or a walkman, buy one. Buy some tapes. Check it out, you might like it." - Sedgwick

Tracklist:

0:00 - S-DM: Intro
1:52 - V/CT/M: Se
4:22 - Young Spice: Can You Do That?
8:33 - Young Spice: Human State
12:54 - WYWY BRIX: Freak Me feat. Xiao Feng
16:02 - WYWY BRIX - Polydactyl
22:11 - Brassfoot: ??
27:48 - So Track: Wave
29:37 - Oysters: Great Problems
35:49 - Kip Smith: Bong Soo Han
39:54 - Runsthevoodoodown: Rain Drive
45:14 - PULSUM: Sunken
50:30- WYWY BRIX: Superb B.O.P
51:42 - Booshank: TX Kleenex
56:59 - Brassfoot: ??
61:25 - Ohso: Something Over
63:32 - Warren Raww: Fresh Trimmed Bonsai
69:09 - PULSUM: OF
72:14 - WYWY BRIX: Escitalo feat. Xiao Feng
78:14 - S-DM: Everyday
81:20 - Meiha: I Have A Rave
82:02 - Potatoheadz: BONUS OUTRO SOUNDSCAPE
91:05 - Sunpath: Jasmine
102:15 - Booshank: Meditation In F

Couch Acid 001: Booshank - https://couchacidrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/booshank-fjord-falcon-ep

PHZ Vol 001: V/A - https://potatoheadz.bandcamp.com/album/vol-1-c-s

PHZ Vol 002: V/A - https://potatoheadz.bandcamp.com/album/vol-2-c-s

NCA 001: V/A - https://0800nca.bandcamp.com/merch/nca-001

Perpetua Records 001: S-DM - https://perpetuarecords.bandcamp.com/album/walking-in-detroit-prptrecs001

Dawn Records 001: V/A - https://dawnrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-records-various-artists-1-dawntape001

Dusky Adriatic 003: PULSUM - http://duskyadriatic.com/album/jaames-caan-dsk003

1080P Clear Licorice: WyWy Brix - 
https://1080pcollection.bandcamp.com/album/clear-licorice

Leaving Records - Yasimin and the Snowflake Dragon: SunPath - https://leavingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/yasimin-and-the-snowflake-dragon

Sedgwick

LCM015 - Sedgwick

https://soundcloud.com/sharlese 
With Summer coming to a close, it feels appropriate to slip in one of the more idiosyncratic mixes of the series to help jog the senses before a new season hits. Sharlese Metcalf (https://soundcloud.com/sharlese ), a local guiding light, has put in the time and energy to form LCM017 - a mix of irregular sounds, textures, styles, and signatures typically not the most welcoming to a DJ. The result is a mix of hard left turns, sultry, bitter vocals, and a lot of fun - stylishly implemented in a way that only a well-heeled doyen could. 

Sharlese began a career in music and the arts in 2001, with a handful of community and local radio shows. Fast-forward to the present, her CV boasts a position at KEXP (https://soundcloud.com/kexp), the cofounding of False Prophet and TECHNODAD (https://soundcloud.com/technodadtapes), and involvement with local powerhouse - TUF (https://soundcloud.com/tufseattle). Sharlese is a host of KEXP’s Audioasis every Saturday from 6-9PM, as well as a rotating host for Expansions - every Sunday from 9PM to midnight. 

Have fun with it.

LCM017

Sharlese

LCM017 - Sharlese

https://soundcloud.com/loisnygren graces us with the 18th mix in the series. A DJ, animator, and video artist based in Stockholm - Lois is also a member of https://soundcloud.com/dromfakulteten, the studio-collective of like-minded creators sharing the same space. This may sound familiar as Sissel Wincent (https://soundcloud.com/sissel), a past contributor to the series, is also a member of said collective. Lois also lends her skills in visuals and light-design to the infamous Norbergfestival. 

The mix itself is a rugged journey into industrial techno. Not for the faint-of-heart, Lois seamlessly crafts a space and sound that raises blood pressure and invokes a form of perspiration found in shadowy warehouse spaces. It’s beautiful, it’s harsh, it’s perfect.

LCM018

lois nygren

LCM018 - Lois Nygren

https://soundcloud.com/miseryconfusion 

Happy to bring the mix series back to Seattle for this one. We’ve got forty minutes of DnB, Dubstep, Electro, Juke, the whole nine yards - all lovingly sewn together by local heartthrob, ‘sighup’. Enjoying the experience of their friends trading tracks with one another after a long night out partying, ‘sighup’ describes this mix as a similar process - trading tracks with themself. 

They’ll be playing live tonight for the TUF Benefit Show for Reverend Dollars. A show and pop-up store intended to provide some needed support to another local artist and hero. Details of which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/355879478205663

They’ll also be making a live appearance at Alternating Currents, tomorrow at LoveCityLove, Alongside a stacked lineup full of friends and alumni of the show. Not to be missed. Again, more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/256330804873993/

Aside from an excellent taste in music, ‘sighup’ is a visual artist as well. A part of Coldbrew Collective, you can find some of their quality work here: http://coldbrewcollective.com/ 

Have fun, go nuts. 

Tracklist:

Tim Reaper & Dwarde - Untitled
Peverelist - Caught A Glimpse
Detroit in Effect - Programming
Pev & Kowton - End Point (Stenny & Andrea Remix)
D Futers - I Care
Manix - Living in the Past
Lowfish - 8_Op
Ramadanman - Don’t Change For Me
Traxman - Footworkin on Air
Fracture & DJ Spinn & Taso - Acid Claps

LCM021

'sighup'

LCM021 - 'sighup'

This week comes a mix from the illustrious, Tochigi Canopy (https://soundcloud.com/tochigi-canopy). A heady set - seeing cloudy selections blent with textured oldies, and ambient curiosities. Cerebral, nostalgic, gorgeous. 

The English-based artist currently has a few projects up their sleeve, that we hope see a 2018 release. With previous releases including a contribution to a ‘Moonrise Hill Material’ VA (https://soundcloud.com/moonrise-hill-material), and the infamous ‘Collecting Things’ 12” on For Heaven Use Only Records (https://soundcloud.com/forheavenuseonly-records). A few physical copies of the latter can still be copped over on Juno, and the digital comes with a really beautiful poster if Bandcamp is more your speed. 

Enjoy the mix, and have a great weekend.

'Collecting Things' 12" ---> http://bit.ly/2y8rZm3 
Bandcamp -------------------> http://bit.ly/2AK1CYX

Tochigi Canopy

LCM026 - Tochigi Canopy

This next mix comes from one of Seattle’s leading lights - Aos. A resident to TUF and secondnature, both preeminent organizations responsible for some of the city’s best music and events, her affiliation’s a testament to the quality of her work. In the same way that Kayla Waldorf is breathing life into the community, her mix is invigorating and galvanizing to the soul. Deeply rhythmic, and perceptibly spatial - Aos exhibits what it looks like to play with real confidence and understanding, not just in the selections, but in and of herself. It’s a breathtaking ride. 

You can catch Aos playing tomorrow evening for the re-launch of Orphan Radio at their new home in Equinox Studios, alongside a host of other Northwest artists. Previews are also up for her forthcoming ‘Rate of Expansion’ release, that you can stream via Juno. 

Enjoy.

'Rate of Expansion' EP ----> http://bit.ly/2EUCkHe
Orphan Radio Re-Launch ----> http://bit.ly/2C7nx9n
https://soundcloud.com/secondnatureseattle
https://soundcloud.com/tufseattle

LCM032

LCM032 - Aos

As co-head of Of Paradise (https://soundcloud.com/ofparadiserecords) and a lofty talent in the making, Fade (https://soundcloud.com/ofparadisefade) has already impressed with guest spots on Radar Radio (https://soundcloud.com/radarradio_ldn) and Rinse FM (https://soundcloud.com/rinsefm) as well as in-store performances for Lobster Records (https://soundcloud.com/lobster-theremin) and Technique Tokyo (https://soundcloud.com/technique-tokyo). This mix for Life Crushed follows her show stopping debut mix from January, which garnered the attention of some serious names and helped secure support slots at Corsica Studios and shows further afield in Finland. With both eyes now firmly focused on developing her DJing and production as well as raising the profile of Of Paradise, 2018 is looking super exciting for this newcomer.

LCM033

Fade

LCM033 - Fade

Taking time in 2018 to focus a bit more on reviving herself - the local Seattle authority, Succubass (https://soundcloud.com/succubass), has made time to indulge us with a viscous, dub-chalked mix. 

Jessica Duran has been DJing for the better half of a decade now, a chunk of that based here in Seattle. You would be hard-pressed to come across someone who hadn’t heard the name Succubass. Duran, a member of TUF (https://soundcloud.com/tufseattle), was most recently seen playing with the heavyweight, Baba Stiltz (https://soundcloud.com/babastiltz), and has a few solid functions in the works. ‘Sensory Illumination’ coming up April 7th in Boise, Idaho, and the second installment to a new monthly dub night at the Timbre Room - 'Limits', coming up in early March. (Details added soon)

Enjoy yourself.

TUF ---> http://bit.ly/2sOUQyz
Sensory Illumination ---> http://bit.ly/2CFmVry
Limits.02 ---> http://bit.ly/2F0wqYE

LCM034

Succubass

LCM034 - Succubass

Here with his debut mix, is Seattle’s local lifeguard - Alex Carrabba (https://soundcloud.com/patio_shaker). Cutting his teeth at the college radio station, KUPS, Alex has played an integral role in keeping the local scene hospitable and welcoming. His demeanor and familial history with music shine through his selections - an hour packed with soul, funk, house and the deep cuts. 

Carrabba, alongside the infamous Miata Man (https://soundcloud.com/miata_man), make up Validation Dept. - a duo soon to begin a residency over at Orphan. so keep your eyes peeled for that. 

A vibe we’ve been anticipating all year - vamos a la playa.

Validation Dept. - https://bit.ly/2kEU3Jt

LCM042

Alex Carrabba

LCM042 - Alex Carrabba

Our next installment in the series is a calm detour from the dance floor. Friend of the show, ‘I am just a Pupil’ (https://soundcloud.com/i-am-just-a-pupil) has sculpted an ambient realm of sounds and textures to help soothe the mind. 

Influenced by new age music and philosophy, ‘I am just a Pupil’ strings together unlabeled/unidentifiable found material and cassettes from thrift stores as well as his own unidentified/unlabeled recordings from the past (“sometimes with a little ‘Text to Speech’ or youtube spiced in”), to form audible collages. Each segment sounding like a delicate ecosystem, the concepts behind them feel fleshed out and genuine. While the creative process is an elaborate one, the outcome is altogether tranquil and natural. 

We first came across the Ohio-based artist through his release on 1080p (https://soundcloud.com/1080pcollection) - '12 Hours FULL RELAXATION', a beautiful composition of meditative soundscapes. His most recent release on Crash Symbols (https://soundcloud.com/crashsymbols), 'The White Album', is still available via his Facebook page, so we recommend you head over there. He will be playing at Voice of the Valley festival on August 9th, with new releases expected later this year and early 2019. 

Take it easy.

Bandcamp ---> https://bit.ly/2lWUH5T 
'The White Album' (Crash Symbols) ---> https://bit.ly/2qd4XbN
'12 Hours FULL RELAXATION' (1080p)  ---> https://bit.ly/1OkEgtf
Facebook ---> https://bit.ly/2MXbilJ

LCM046

I am just a Pupil

LCM046 - I am just a Pupil

Heading back to Australia for this week’s mix, with Melbourne-based wonder - Millú (https://soundcloud.com/millydavison). Originally from the coastal town of Mt Eliza, she’s laid the groundwork in the past few years to becoming a staple in the scene. As a regular host to Melbourne’s 3RRR radio, holding the monthly show, ‘Dischord’ on Skylab Radio, she also stands as a resident for both Club D’erange and Wax’o Paradiso. The prior being and outlet for all things “dark and absurd”, while the latter channels the daytime party affair.  

No stranger to peculiar and opaque sounds, her set takes listeners on a bit of journey through the arcane and ritualistic surroundings. Millú doesn’t shy away from putting local acts and imprints forward - including tracks from https://soundcloud.com/nitefleit (https://soundcloud.com/steelcitydancediscs), Louis Marlo (https://soundcloud.com/felt-sense-recordings), and https://soundcloud.com/phran 's new project ‘Ivan’ via Best Effort Records (https://soundcloud.com/ken-oath-records). 

So far as trivia goes, Millú received a noise complaint from her new neighbor for recording this mix - so please don’t let that sacrifice go in vain. She’s an extremely talented DJ, and we’re elated to have a mix from her. Enjoy.

https://soundcloud.com/3rrrfm - https://bit.ly/2FNJHzZ
Skylab Radio - https://bit.ly/2uD2ytY
https://soundcloud.com/clubderange - https://bit.ly/2zWb78q
https://soundcloud.com/waxo-paradiso - https://bit.ly/2L8Kqmi

LCM047

Millú

LCM047 - Millú

This week in the series sees the mesmerizing work of Drake Forsyth (https://soundcloud.com/dtforsyth). Trance-inducing; the Seattle DJ has an uncanny knack for gradually putting the listener into a euphoric daze - comparable to descending slowly into warm honey. Yielding brief moments to come up for air, the set’s emphasis leans in to the hypnotic - the changes and transitions delicate. He takes his time, and masterfully so. 

Forsyth is one of the contributing members to Bottom Forty (https://soundcloud.com/bottomforty), an outstanding label, party, and mix series - integral to the city’s underground scene. Additionally, he is launching a new late night party in 2019, Milk Market, in collaboration with another local talent, thEO (https://soundcloud.com/ettuto). 

It’s too easy to get lost in this one. Enjoy.

Milk Market ---> https://bitly.com/ 
Bottom Forty ---> https://bit.ly/2NwTQco

Artwork by Nicola Scutt ----> http://nicolascutt.com/

LCM054

Drake Forsyth

LCM054 - Drake Forsyth

This week’s set comes from Tacoma-transplant, and a Seattle main-squeeze - DJ Rat. A nefarious mix - what feels like a high-stakes game of cat and mouse through a dilapidated power-plant, is in actuality an hour of blistering electro, authoritative techno, and an occasional oddity to deliver a quick breather. 

“This was recorded in 1 take in my bedroom one night on my friend Aashish's CDJ’s (thank you Aashish). I didn't include the full tracklist because it sometimes feels like people just look at that instead of listening, so if you want an ID, just comment and I’ll try to get back to you.”

Sincerely taken with this one, and we think you will be too. Enjoy.

https://soundcloud.com/deejayrat
https://soundcloud.com/as_dfs
https://soundcloud.com/cleansermusic

Artwork by Nicola Scutt ----> http://nicolascutt.com/

Tracklist:
Beverly Hills 808303 - Untitled (Reference Analogue Audio, 1994)
Electronome - Een Drumcomputer & Een Synthesizer (Interr-Ference Communications, 1995)
LA Synthesis - Harmonic Disassembly (Evolution, 1997) 
Simulant - Wav . Form (Scopex, 1998)
DJ Bone - The Funk (Metroplex, 1999)
The Exaltics - Creep Over (Bunker Records, 2010)
Drexciya - Dr. Blowfins’ Black Storm Stabilizing Spheres (Tresor, 2002)
The Hacker - At Night  (UMF Records, 1999)
Mor Elian - Persona Non Grata (Hypercolour, 2018)
Steve Bicknell - Untitled (Lost Recordings, 1996)
Final Dream - Eternal Darkness (Audio Illusion Recordings, 1996)
Latinoz! - Не останавливайся! (PRIVATE PERSONS, 2017)
Culture Cruncher - Booty Shaker (Noodles Discotheque, 2001)
Dynarec - The Courteous Mercenary (Electrix Recordings, 2014)
Ubik - 1991 (Zoom Records, 1992)
Mimas - Open Your Mind (Music Man Records, 1994)
Tom Joyce - Aquaplaning (Lumbago, 2017)
Regis - June 2003/U.Club Ends (Palicavonzvreca, 2005)
Tomito Satori - Untitled (Exhibit Records, 1998)
DJ Slugo - DJ’s On The Low (Dance Mania, 1995)
Akilah Bryant - Eye Trip (Djax-Up-Beats, 1995)
T.E.K-No! - Organsm (Atom Communications, 1995)
H. Brunner - Senses (KMS Records, 2000)

LCM055

DJ Rat

LCM055 - DJ Rat

Up to bat this week comes the much-anticipated mix of a local cruiser and natural wine enthusiast. One half of Validation Dept., head honcho of Zoom Zoom Records, curator of the esteemed Zoom Mix series, and owner of a 1993 classic red Mazda Miata - it’s a real pleasure to have Miata Man in the fold. 

Crusader of the dub, Mr. Miata has carefully whipped together a voyage of deep house. A sultry and viscose hour of rhythm - he manages to keep the energy comfortable, and the pace at a cruising speed. He knows his lane, he knows his brand, and he knows how to keep a floor moving. Seattle is beyond lucky to have him. 

Stay tuned to the aforementioned Zoom Mix series, as it is already chalked full of first-rate sets and continues to highlight local talent. Additionally, keep an eye out for Miata Man keeping your neighborhood dance floor warm - deep minimal house cruiser dubs only, please and thank you. 

Validation Dept. --> https://bit.ly/2kEU3Jt
Zoom Mix Series --> https://bit.ly/2PHx5PR

Artwork by Nicola Scutt ----> http://nicolascutt.com/

LCM056

Miata Man

LCM056 - Miata Man

Squaring a circle this week, with one hell of a mix from Of Paradise co-founder, Paul P. A Herculean sound, he has weaved together a commanding set brimming with powerful, cutthroat selections. Zero to sixty from the very get-go, it emulates the heart-pounding excursion folks are searching for in the club. Tracks ranging from Hermetics, Sepehr, Adam Pits, Posthuman, Carlton Doom, Yan Cook, Johnny Island, Gary Beck, Cleric, Solid Blake and The Maghreban - Paul P is a veteran of the craft and it shines quite clearly with this one. 

His aforementioned label, Of Paradise, co-run by show alum, Fade, has plans in motion for a release in early 2019 with a gang of EPs and a new V.A. to follow. Additionally, their biggest party to date is set for March in London, so keep your eyes peeled. 

Cover designed by Nicola Scutt, incorporating the works of Jean Arp, Jo Hanson, and Stella Snead.

A tremendous note to end on in 2018. See you soon.

https://soundcloud.com/ofparadiserecords ---> https://bit.ly/2m1Ea2U

LCM060

Paul P

LCM060 - Paul P

Furnishing this week’s suspension from reality comes the whimsical sounds and selections of Ronan (https://soundcloud.com/ronan-music). A mix steadily bursting with gentle breaks and pearlescent melodies, the Bogota-based artist helps to soundtrack a vibrant lucid dream. Spatially aware, the set comprises a colossal set of lungs - feeling at times vast and unobstructed. As it breathes out, it quickly morphs the expanse into something enclosed and tightly-woven, bringing the dance floor closer together. Confronting a roster of emotions, Ronan has braided a spiritual cure-all.  

Including upcoming medleys from the DJ’s own imprint, Eternal Ocean (https://soundcloud.com/eternalocean), Ronan is also soon to release on Seattle’s very own Budget Cuts label (https://soundcloud.com/budgetcutsseattle). Additional and essential mentions go to Dave Marroquin of Vanity Press Records (https://soundcloud.com/vanitypress), Caleb and Jared of Jungle Gym Records (https://soundcloud.com/jungle-gym-records), the trackmaster Ali Berger, and last but not least, Rave Man Akanbi. 

Thoroughly humbled by this one. Enjoy.

Cover Animation by Simone Pierson ---> https://bit.ly/2Nf9pBX

LCM063

Ronan

LCM063 - Ronan

Recorded on a cloudy day in Tel Aviv, comes Idit Frenkel’s ‘Ode to Winter’ (https://soundcloud.com/iditf) - a rich and viscid mix of the dubby and deep. An all-vinyl set - it engulfs you in a warm, loose embrace like an oversized down jacket. Opulent tones roll in and out like an evening sun peaking from behind the clouds, later transitioning into a tonality more inky and brooding. 

Living in Tel Aviv most her life, Idit Frenkel has been collecting records for a long time, however, only started DJing near her late twenties after she felt as though she had something to convey to the world as a DJ. Running bookings for a handful of clubs, managing an electronic music blog, hosting a local radio station, and having run a monthly night with her close friends called ‘Later’ - her commitment to the scene is exemplary. How she manages all this while working IT full-time is beyond us. 

Having played at reputable outlets like Tresor and About:Blank previously, Idit will be making her Berghain debut this March at Panorama Bar for a Smallville Records (https://soundcloud.com/smallville-records) album release show. Additionally, she will be making her first appearance in Paris come April. Lots in store from this tremendously talented individual. Listen, and enjoy.

Artwork & Animation by Simone Pierson --> bit.ly/2Nf9pBX

LCM064

Idit Frenkel

LCM064 - Idit Frenkel

Sprinting out the gate this week with an unrelenting set from Munich-based artist, Marco Wachs (https://soundcloud.com/marco_wachs). Techno selections firing on all cylinders, surging tempestuously for an hour straight like a bullet train of sound. Juxtaposed readily with an intermittent soft-touch - a break from the wild, allowing a bit of breathing room and a chance to soak it all in and compose yourself, before diving back in. 

What seems turbulent and unruly is governed lickety-split. What seems muted and subdued is competently utilized and molded into springboards - displaying an intimate familiarity with each cog that makes up this vinyl-only mix.

Marco Wachs plays a role in RFR Records (https://soundcloud.com/rfr-records), currently with a track on one of their ‘Bavarian Stallion Series’ VA’s - with more set in line to release. 

Additionally, he is a part of IWW Music (https://soundcloud.com/iww) - a Munich-based label that just released the ‘One Million’ EP by AI.
  
Enjoy!

Cover Animation by Simone Pierson ---> bit.ly/2Nf9pBX

LCM065

Marco Wachs

LCM065 - Marco Wachs

Honored to welcome a dub-techno powerhouse into the fold for this weeks entry into the series. Ohrwert, the acclaimed Netherlands-based producer, has put together over an hours-worth of original material. 

A constant thumping, Ohrwert’s mix summons a thick, nebulous fog - the snares and high-hats serving as brief glimmers of lucidness. It’s an hour of deep rumination, with a consistent theme and ambience making time hurtle by. A set to help you mull something over. 

Ohrwert’s latest vinyl release comes as the split ep with David Hausdorf (https://soundcloud.com/davidhausdorf), ‘Persecution’ out now on the impressive Grounded in Humanity imprint. Additionally, you can find the two closing tracks of the mix on his latest digital release, ‘Intrim’ over on his Bandcamp page. Ohrwert has been DJing and producing since the late 90’s, and his ability to channel emotions and thoughts shines through effortlessly on this. 

Enjoy, and have a lovely weekend.

'Persecution' Split EP(via https://soundcloud.com/grounded-in-humanity) - https://bit.ly/2VHXlQm

'Intrim' EP - https://bit.ly/2JcQ7xi

LCM067

Ohrwert

LCM067 - Ohrwert

This week in the series comes the highly anticipated entry of a Seattle wunderkind - Paris Siris. Packed with breaky oddities and sanguine chorus’ - the aptness for technicalities flares through. Delving and evolving deeper into an enigmatic peak-sound, the transitions and track selections shine  - illustrating an individual well-versed behind the decks, and someone who has had their fair share of a rave. 

Supporting, and feeling supported by the scene here in Seattle, Paris has a few projects in the works. Their production duo, JamRat, has plans for a vinyl release sometime this year, while their brainchild ‘Jetpack’ plans on throwing together something rather exciting after putting on a renegade shindig last year. 

Having recently begun offering a “pay-what-you-can” coaching service for beatmatching, vinyl handling, and cdj skill sets, their contributions to the Seattle scene are without number and the community is tremendously fortunate to have them. 

Go nuts, and a have a lovely week.

JamRat ---> https://bit.ly/2HEILBj

LCM068

Paris Siris

LCM068 - Paris Siris

This week in the series, we are treated to a very special ambient set from a principal figure amongst the Seattle landscape. A celebrated collector and devotee to vinyl, Explorateur (https://soundcloud.com/djexplorateur) has assembled and molded an hour of atmospheric emotions to help guide and soothe you. 

Making use of three turntables for the first time, the set feels like a large quilt - built with sturdy, warm chords and tastefully adorned with light touches and ornate sounds. Unsure where one record ends, and other begins - it’s all too easy to get wrapped up and lost in an ethereal embrace. Inspiration for the mix comes from a somewhat recent set Explorateur played in an “ambient treehouse” for a ‘Believe You Me’ event. Based in the outdoors, and intended for an audience of thirty - the intimacy and close camaraderie are palpable and inspiring. 

Explorateur has turned heads with her local ambient night - Rare Air. Occupying club and dance-focused spaces, and repurposing them for intimate-listening experiences paired with breathtaking visuals. This set is illustrative of what you might hear at these nights. You can read more about that with the link below. Take a breather, and enjoy your week.

Rare Air: https://bit.ly/2N3s1IC
More on Rare Air: https://bit.ly/2ZvZbCk
Instagram: https://bit.ly/2XTD20j

LCM069

Explorateur

LCM069 - Explorateur

Big number 70 for the series. The platinum mix. A noteworthy addition for many reasons - it sees the return of not one, but two previous contributors. The alumni, Alex Carrabba (https://soundcloud.com/alexcarrabba) and Miata Man (https://soundcloud.com/miata_man), make up the indomitable force here in Seattle known as Validation Dept. 

Fashioned by a combination of dubby cruisers and housey cuts; featuring the perfect amount of soulful horn and woodwind solo’s; seasoned with a bit of disco and hip-hop - the duo have managed to capture both of their distinct styles and distill them into one unified feeling. Their synergy is one that takes years to cultivate. 

Validation Dept. is the glue. They’re the reason we don our short sleeve button-ups. They’re the reason bars see an uptick in Aperol Spritz sales. They’re the real deal and we’re all too lucky to have them. Enjoy the ride.

LCM070

Validation Dept

LCM070 - Validation Dept.

As the weather cools off, and the days get shorter here in Seattle, we’re delighted to present the next mix in the series by a local darling, Ferg. Comprised wholly of vinyl, the selections are compiled of records they’ve thrifted across the Pacific Northwest - a process they describe as part magic, part work. “Sometimes portals open up through which the alchemical objects flow. I try to listen to their story and use my process to be in dialogue with the creators and past stewards of the music.”

Their incorporeal approach to understanding the selections has given rise to what feels like an exact snapshot of the fading season; a piecing together of the emotions and events many of us have experienced - individually and communally. Memories of patios, loud conversations, day trips to the beach, sunrises and sunsets with pals, cloudy mornings, and hot concrete.  - it feels distinctly tactile with what Ferg has put together. They are an incredible story teller. 

Enjoy!

LCM071

Ferg

LCM071 - Ferg

We are beyond delighted to present to you a mix that has long been anticipated. Seattle-vanguard, livwutang, delivers a mix that has shaped up to be a true show-stopper. 

It’s a ‘feel good’ mix, but not the kind of ‘feel good’ you get through a warm embrace or a picturesque meal shared with friends and family. This feels more like something cool; something cool as hell that makes you smirk. Imagine your friend is a card shark and you get to witness them wipe the floor with the shmucks they’re playing against. It never gets old. Liv is a force to be reckoned with - the selections are timeless, cutting edge, and visceral. The pacing is masterful. There’s a palpable connective tissue weaved within this mix. As time elapses, the thick strands evolve into durable fibers, morphing further still into unbreakable cables. 

The progression and growth of the set feels all too familiar to a ‘Runner’s High’. The feeling where you can painlessly keep going well beyond your bodies physical limitations after the second or third mile. Except Liv starts you on that high, and you continue running faster. Starting at a sprint and reaching a point where your feet aren’t even touching the ground anymore, you’re flying. And you’re smiling. 

livwutang is an integral and vital member of Seattle’s underground community, and we’re looking forward to what the future has in store for her. Enjoy.

LCM072

livwutang

LCM072 - livwutang

We’re back, after an ever-so-brief hiatus, with a highly-anticipated chapter in the series. Starting 2020 off on the best foot possible, we are graced by the inimitable works of DJ Having Sex. Half stalwart, half party girl. A leader within the community, as much as they are an unwavering supporter of their peers. An instigator, repeatedly progressing the dynamic, while consistently maintaining equilibrium in and out of the club space. 

A perfectionist to a T - this mix is an amalgamation of the DJs acute personas. A ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ mix, illustrating an ability to seamlessly transform from tasteful selector to techno troll, and back again. They transition effortlessly from intelligent steppers, to monstrous bangers, which chronicles an intimidating range and knowledge of material. 

Communities, locally and at large, flourish and thrive with individuals like this. They know how to enjoy themselves, and that confidence is infectious on the dance floor. They know the time and place to shift the air and ambience, and take a commanding presence. Admirable, and a true role model - DJ Having Sex for LCM073. Enjoy.

Tracklist:

Dj Shshunj- GBI- Towa Tei ft. Kylie Minogue (my name is -shShuNj -REflex: )
Da Soul Boyz - Conga Tribe
Piezo & Seth- Pasted
Significant Other - Delos
Off the Meds- Belter (Edit)
Gag Reflex- Grave
Al Wooton- Body Healthy
Color Plus- Zooomb
Los Malpelos- Oltremanica
Super Genius- Gangsta Mentality
Alex Falk- Mark
33EMYBW- Arthropods Continent (Ikonika Remix)
Paleman- Like O
Swimful- Nailz
Color Plus- Kram (Stab)
DJ Delish- Shangl’z
Michael Magnan - Alright Um
Tymotica- Galaxies of Dust
Fio Fa- You Think (D.Tiffany Remix)
Richard Holhburn- Say Something Stupid
Ronan- Dream Portal (Reptant’s Lizard Tech Mix)
The Bogey Man- Horrors!

LCM073

DJ Having Sex

LCM073 - DJ Having Sex

LC:018 - REKchampa

Our latest in the series comes from the ever-inspiring Slowfoam. A beloved friend to many here in Seattle and, until very recently, a resident as well. Her mix for us, which couples well with a leisurely stroll to a nearby body of water, immerses you in her undeniable talent to capture the subtleties of organic surroundings--the large brush strokes and delicate intricacies alike. The trees and the forest. 

The set flows towards the ambient - it has a steady calming sensation woven throughout, with an occasional uprising of the eerie. It’s truly beautiful and a testament to the producer's keen ability to express emotions and experiences through sound.

With two excellent releases out on Jungle Gym Records and a self-released EP under her belt, Slowfoam has recently decided to take on the task of recording her first studio LP. While her kickstarter campaign is fully funded, additional funds are still of great help - we urge you to take a peek!

Relax, and enjoy.  

Plugs:
Kickstarter Campaign - https://bit.ly/39a0dsT 
Previous Releases - https://bit.ly/2wYve4T

LCM074

Slowfoam

LCM074 - Slowfoam

This weeks mix is a dream-come-true. Friends of the show will more than likely be all too familiar with the pioneering mix series, Daisychain. It’s founder, Leesh, has put together a profoundly personal set befitting of the place we find ourselves in.

The mix sets out to celebrate being true to yourself, while simultaneously expressing the love shared between friends. Nailing it on the head, each track selection is intimately personal, serving as a placeholder for an isolated experience or a shared memory between her compatriot. The intimacy Leesh aimed to contextualize is palpable - you’re getting a firsthand narration of moments and places that are not your own. The unexpected outcome of this portrayal is the very raw and real experiences that belong to us. Our friends. Our families. Our communities. By telling her own story, we get a chance to fondly remember our own. 

Cheers for listening - looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

https://soundcloud.com/dj_leesh
https://soundcloud.com/daisychain_podcast

LCM075

Leesh

LCM075 - Leesh

This weeks mix comes courtesy of another Northwest pal. Fresh off his release for 100% Silk, Well Being (https://soundcloud.com/wellbeingg) has tamed and weaved an energetic set to help shake off the dust bunnies gathering on your head and shoulders. 

At a sprints pace from start to finish, the Portland resident has managed to capture and wrangle lightning. Electro-infused alchemy, the mix takes shape as an old growth trunk bristling with sharp barbs. Thick and sturdy rhythms keeping your feet firmly rooted, consistently burgeoning with serrated chords and crackles. It’s a burst of stamina and a kick in the pants.

His release for 100% Silk (https://soundcloud.com/100percentsilk), ‘Pleasure Garden’ is out now via bandcamp. Stream it, purchase it, and check out his digital imprint, Dance All Day showcasing a smorgasbord of musical talent. 

Enjoy!

'Pleasure Garden' EP (100% Silk) ---> https://bit.ly/3cEAjPQ 
Dance All Day Records ---> https://bit.ly/2WB58z3

LCM076

Well Being

LCM076 - Well Being

We’re welcoming a special guest, with an altogether exceptional mix today. Maxwell, going with today’s moniker, S’hell - has put together a heartening and illuminating sound that we couldn’t be more delighted to share. An integral member of the community, and an architect within the Apt E organization, S’hell’s predilections and rich acumen of the craft shine brilliantly through this work. 

Like a locomotive departing and later barreling through a sanguine and buoyant fog. The set begins by building a slow, meticulous foundation, expanding into a dense and progressive marvel. What could easily evolve into an angst-ridden expedition if helmed with inadequate fervor and passion transforms into a familiar, unshakeable pilgrimage that many have yearned for. New growth, saluting the old. A sign, acknowledging a flourishing optimism not stamped out. A spiritual successor to other mixes created for Apt E under a handful of different aliases, it’s refreshing and inviting to find a common denominator amongst an artist’s growing work. Different mixes, cut from the same cloth. 

Apt E is wrapping up the finishing touches for their third release, heavily influenced by a deep love of krautrock, listeners can expect it in the near future. We can expect anything and everything from the label moving forward. S’hell, and the entire team behind Apt E are a phenomenal crew that represent the best parts of the Seattle community.

A special thank you to Simone Pierson for the exceptional visuals. Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy!

Apt E - https://bit.ly/3jr0BbA
Apt E Bandcamp - https://bit.ly/30sXkAS

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