Dodo Records head honchos and all round disco dons @thepatchoulibrothers launch their Loose residency with 2 hours of eclectic boogie, jazz, funk, soul and beyond

RADIO DODO W/ THE PATCHOULI BROTHERS - 10 AUG 22

2 hours of eclectic, esoteric & ecstatic dance music, from Toronto's The Patchouli Brothers! @thepatchoulibrothers

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RADIO DODO W/ THE PATCHOULI BROTHERS - 14 DEC 22

CLBRKS returns with the first Supa Show of 2023, an eclectic mix of left field hip hop, jazz, soul and reggae. Expect plenty of cigarette breaks, colourful language and the unexpected.

THE SUPA SHOW W/ CLBRKS - 13 JAN 23

‘@funkamente is about two heads who wear different hats at different times.’ Their party ‘Funkamental’ happens every other month at Lux Frágil (Lisbon) and Passos Manuel (Porto) and joins us in the basement for an hour.

FUNKAMENTE - 16 MAR 23

An experimental unit of 2 born in Kanagawa and Tokyo. Based on "翠月 - MITSUKI -" @mitsuki_tokyo launched a party "Ready or Not", focusing on the upper generation and welcoming various guests @__johnconnor__ @shutoseki @bocabocamx @feroto @anim4m

DE BOCA EN BOCA W/ CONNOR & SHT - 26 APR 23

Yassine Hammer presents another The Calling mix: Hitomi, one half of An Toi, “a DJ duo based in Tokyo & London who has been active in Tokyo's underground & party scene for 10 years now. They freely incorporate Swing and New Wave with House and Disco with a sound based on the atmosphere of spaciness that is reminiscent of 80s sci-fi movies. Their playful style is evident in the ravey moments that are hidden amongst the happy vibes”

THE CALLING W/ AN TOI: A GROOVY FORCE OF NATURE - 20 JULY 23

An exclusive 2-hr set from Raffaele Arcella, otherwise known as Whodamanny. Last seen on Loose earlier this year as one half of @danger_boys_music with @rico__milord, @whodamanny_biloba is an Italian electronic music producer, and an integral member behind all the projects emanating from the West Hill Studio and released on @periodicarecords, guiding the sounds and vibes with his unique mixing skills and eclectic musical tastes. He has released creative and far-out solo productions such as Cosmic Morphology, Dancing Ritual and The Dance Sucker, in addition to his collaborative works with Di Pace and Fierro as The Mystic Jungle Tribe, Afrodesia, Masarima and Danger Boys. His latest sonic research brought to BILOBA catalogue, with a clear reference to the characteristic Latin flavors that permeated Italo-Disco during the back half of the 80s. As well, Whodamanny is an adventurous and eclectically minded DJ whose sets embody the true spirit of the art.

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LOOSE FOR PEACE: WHODAMANNY - 20 OCT 23

Arista is a Salvadoran curator and music producer making waves in both South America and Europe. Be prepared to go on a journey that whispers with sentimental echoes, introspective nuances, and ethereal acid melodies that will pulsate through your soul

DIMENSIONAL PRESENTS: ARISTA - 20 JAN 24

Secret Soul Society searches far and wide for the groove, this time with Leo Mas, the legendary Balearic maestro himself in the 1st hour with a deep dive of winter warmers

MUSIC IS THE ANSWER W/ SECRET SOUL SOCIETY + GUEST: LEO MAS - 20 JAN 24

“Where the moon watches over us, there's a reminder of conflict, of struggles yet to be resolved. Within music, there's a glimmer of hope, for understanding and a strive for better. But, we shall not forget.”

BEDOUI INVITES REDLEG ON A ROLL - 16 FEB 24

COHN is a producer and DJ from London, who has released a number of records on Nervous, Mister T, and Fauve Records.
This hour-long mix is a journey through what it feels like to see COHN play in a club. From Italo-House and Disco to darker, late-night tracks it spans the entire spectrum of styles and genres on which this up-and-coming DJ has been cutting his teeth for the last year. As if that wasn't enough, it features two brand-new IDs from his upcoming EP, called Kafka in the Sheets, to be released later this year.

COHN - 16 FEB 24

A trip through electronica showcasing some fresh downtempo, cosmic and balearica then in the mix in the 2nd hour with some fun, dance-floor energy

SHADES OF SOUND W/ JOE MORRIS - 23 FEB 24

Andrés Castaño a.k.a. Casta is a Guatemalan DJ, Producer, Label manager and Event promoter who is widely recognized as one of the main leaders who has helped build, develop and enhance electronic music culture in Central America. In more recent times he launched his first album - Lazaro - through the pandemic which he self released on his new project Identidata, a record label developed in alliance with Lapsus from Barcelona. In the past months he has released music on Sonido Moderna, Cacao Records, No Robot, co- produced an album with Guatemalan visual artist Marlov Barrios, soundtracked 2 films and played a successful tour through Spain and Portugal. Over the past two decades Casta has been a constant driving force in moving culture forward through electronic music.

In the final half hour, we present a minimix from Dimensional founder and main-man Kenns.

DIMENSIONAL PRESENTS CASTA (+ KENNS MINI MIX) - 23 FEB 24

The shady Scottish digger returns with 90s downtempo, new age, euro centric house, breakbeat and more sounds you’ll hear Fridays at Edinburgh's Paradise Palms

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PURE MANA W/ THE NIGHTLARK - 1 MAR 24

This month, Track Advisor brings his own record bag for once: “It's been over a year since my last mix for the loose.fm family, so now, it's time to answer my own calling! To mark the celebration of our 4th Pleasuredome party which will take place this Saturday at A La Folie in Paris. I've crafted an eclectic and super energizing journey that truly embodies the spirit of our concept."

THE CALLING W/ TRACK ADVISOR - 8 MAR 24

Kyiv’s David Mootney + Iamone are finally back with a voyage thru offbeat slow-burners, abrasive bass numbers + heart-piercing emotional drones.

FLOWER BROADCAST SYSTEMS W/ MOOTNEY + IAMONE - 8 MAR 24

We’re delighted to kick off a new monthly show from Istanbul’s rising star Venus Exotica - another “sonic love letter” of groovy escapism

VENUS EXOTICA - 15 MARCH 24

French uber-digger Donov brings a vinyl only groovy, energetic, soulful mix to The Groove Yard

THE GROOVE YARD: DISCO FRENCHY INVITES DONOV - 15 MARCH 24

Club Mediterraneo are Paolo & Davide, promoter/DJs who spend their afternoons wiping dust off vinyls found in the most infamous flea markets and their nights putting them on at just the right time to get feet moving

IN QUEL MATTO DANCING CLUB W/ LIVIO IMPROTA + GUEST: CLUB MEDITERRANEO - 15 MARCH 24

Exotic balearica & underground jams to expand your imagination & feed your gypsy soul. Future episodes will feature special guests & friends from the OVER&OVER family! Ep 1: “Spring Manifestations”. Git up for the git down!

OVER&OVER W/ BAD LIEUTENANT - 22 MAR 24

London-based dj @alyssdiscs with a rich tapestry of global groove, jazz, house & disco, sounds cultivated over a decade-long vinyl journey spanning borders and eras

DEEP DIVE W/ ARLYSS - 22 MAR 24

Joe leans into forgotten classics and dusty uncovered gems as he continues his journey through electronica, balearica, downtempo and deep dance

SHADES OF SOUND W/ JOE MORRIS - 29 MAR 24

Experience Ritmo Astral's musical universe. For this first episode, Oviedo’s @orionagassi selects a wide range of obscure and unique Latin/Spanish music. (TIP! We also recommend you check out the Ritmo Astral Bandcamp page for a prolific collection of stellar edits)

RITMO ASTRAL EXTRA RADIO W/ ORION AGASSI - 5 APR 24

Get to know Han+Fran in a monthly show, joined by guests and friends from the inside track in the music industry. Expect fresh tracks, hot tips, and more guests from the world of fashion, food and art!

HAN+FRAN™ - 12 APR 24

Jam Jiva is back with more flavours than your mother's cooking, easing in with funk, disco & dub, bringing it to boiling point with sizzling deep & acid house

JIVE TIME W/ JAM JIVA - 12 APR 24

@deejaynye from @halfeastrecords presents a selection of jazzy house, disco & yacht rock edits, OPM (Original Pilipino Music) and City Pop to put a spring in your step.

DREAM IN THE STREET W/ DEEJAY NYE - 12 APR 24

Mark S keeps things rollin’ with another transmission, keeping it deep & jackin’ this month with deep, tech, acid house & techno. Music for heads & feet.

SPACE BLUES W/ MARK S - 12 APR 24

This time all-round superhero Flash Atkins aka Ben Davis, head of Paper Recordings, opens up with “an hour of the weird stuff” as he puts it. TIP!

MUSIC IS THE ANSWER W/ SECRET SOUL SOCIETY + GUEST: FLASH ATKINS - 12 APR 24

Ride shotgun with The Beautiful Deep, hand-in-hand Thelma & Louise style, listening to deep downtempo

THE BEAUTIFUL DEEP W/ ANDY MEDLOCK - 10 MAY 24

SPIRITO BALEARICO W/ DJ MÜLL + GUEST: LIVIO IMPROTA
Special edition! "Il Capitano” Livio Improta is at the helm for a journey through Balearic flavours in Italian sauce. Buon appetito!

SPIRITO BALEARICO W/ DJ MÜLL + GUEST: LIVIO IMPROTA - 10 MAY 24

Houston's D3V with funk and house to keep you moving at your desk or on the ‘floor

VACUUM BOOGIE W/ D3V - 10 MAY 24

More globe-trotting experimentalism from Marissa Mile, featuring a guest mix from .000, delving into deep soulful, almost galactic sounds: broken beat, broken house, minimal house, and some Detroit tech house

NOT YOUR MOTHER’S TONGUE W/ MARISSA + GUEST: .000 - 10 MAY 24

Chilean Paris-based artist Hector Pizarro back again. Expect anything from soul, afro, funk & disco, electronic with some exotic flavours.

CHILE CON MIX W/ HECTOR PIZARRO - 10 MAY 24

Another wild ride into Ritmo Astral's musical universe with Orion Agassi selecting a mad range of obscure Latin/Spanish dance music

RITMO ASTRAL EXTRA RADIO W/ ORION AGASSI - 10 MAY 24

Alpor is back! We were in awe of this selector back in our Hoxton studio days. Listen up, learn and love.

ALPOR  - 10 MAY 24

Swarbs heads a little deeper towards club-friendly sounds, influenced by the early 2010s

BLEEPS & BLOOPS W/ SWARBS - 10 MAY 24

"Mills Campollo is a DJ and producer originally from Guatemala, with a sound characterised by a unique fusion of acid and psychedelia inspired all the back to 90's and early 2000s. Enjoy these strange, experimental and happy rhythms - an  eclectic sound and spatial sensation that only Milla can bring!"

DIMENSIONAL PRESENTS MILLA CAMPOLLO - 10 MAY 24

Track Advisor invites Tunisian selector Emir Fekih for an odyssey with a subtle sense of groove and a pure devotion to the sound and its foundation

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