'Fase Luna', the forthcoming album from LA Priest, was born out of time spent in locations far removed from the West Coast metropolis that springs to mind upon hearing the artist otherwise known as Sam Eastgate’s alias. 

Recorded in Mexico as well as the rainforests of Costa Rica, the hazy, pop-imbued release takes thematic cues from both places, with Eastgate’s original plans for the album reshaped into something deeper and bolder through these experiences.  For the Crack Mix series, Eastgate looks back at some earlier sources of inspiration for the new record – largely the work of prolific Indian composer, Ilaiyaraaja. 

“This mix showcases the electronic side of his work in the 80s and early 90s along with some of my own experiments with sampling and paying homage to this music.”

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Crack Mix 496: LA Priest

Bugged Out turns 30 next year, and this mix is made up of 30 records which represents each of those years from 1994 to 2023.

Myself, Johnno and Lemmy from Bugged Out all reflected on various points in the clubs history and the artists who have helped shape it, and chose records which felt are a representation of the sound of the club, not just historically, but where it stands now. 

Pulling together music from different eras and sounds was a bit of a challenge, and whilst some may not be the biggest track of their respective year - a few will be seen as classics and a healthy amount are perhaps obscure in relation - but to my ears they still sound as brilliant now as they did upon release. 

In a bizarre twist of fate, the oldest record from 1994 is mixed in with the newest from this year, which wasn't intentional. Clocking in at 2 and a half hours, the mix was recorded live in a single take, here in London.

I spoke with Mixmag about my relationship with Bugged Out! which you can read here: https://mixmag.net/feature/erol-alkan-30-years-bugged-out-mix-drumsheds

I play for Bugged Out at Drumsheds this Saturday, set time: 7pm in the 'Y Room'. Hope to see you there, looks like it's going to be a good one.. Final tickets: https://bit.ly/3LBDtY4

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EROL ALKAN / BUGGED OUT 1994-2023 / LIVE MIX

1	[1998]	Space Invaders Are Smoking Grass (XL Version) - I-F
2	[2000]	Coatnoise (Dave Clarke mix) - Midfield General	
3	[2004]	Rocker (Dub) - Alter Ego	
4	[2017]	Do You Really Think Like That? - Helena Hauff	
5	[2019]	Hjemme Erotic - Charlotte Bendiks	
6	[2012]	Girlz - Kitten	
7	[2007]	Phantom (Soulwax Nite Version) - Justice	
8	[2010]	Yeah - Boys Noize	
9	[2022]	They're Here (Matias Aguayo Remix) - Paurro	
10	[2014]	Put Your Weight On It (Chicago Mix) - Todd Osborn	
11	[1999]	La Mouche (DJ Falcon Metal Box Remix) - Cassius	
12	[1996]	Chord Memory (Daft Punk Remix) - Ian Pooley	
13	[2003]	Nude Night - The Chemical Brothers
14	[1997]	Crispy Bacon - Laurent Garnier	
15	[2005]	Do You Want To (Erol Alkan Glam Remix) - Franz Ferdinand	
16	[2011]	Body Acid (KiNK’s on Acid Remix) - Gingy & Bordello	
17	[2008]	Midnight Request Line (Switch Remix) - Skream
18	[2018]	Bone Sucka - Pangaea	
19	[2020]	Spectral Frequency - Special Request	
20	[2021]	Alien 3 (Daniel Avery Remix) - Mandy, Indiana	
21	[2016]	Bang The Box (Slam Remix) - Jack Master	
22	[1995]	Flash - Green Velvet	
23	[2001]	La Rock 01 - Vitalic	
24	[2006]	Mouth to Mouth - Audion	
25	[2009]	OAR003-B - Oni Ayhun	
26	[2015]	XTC - DJ Koze	
27	[1994]	Desire - 69	
28	[2023]	Chez Moi (Club Mix)  - CC Disco	
29	[2013]	Der Alte - Kölsch
30	[2002]	Silver Screen Shower Scene (Thin White Duke Mix) - Felix Da Housecat

RECORDED LIVE IN A SINGLE TAKE / LONDON SEPTEMBER 2023

Bugged Out! 1994-2023: A Periodic Selection, Mixed by Erol Alkan

Strath Fusion Radio sits down with LA Priest aka Sam Dust to discuss his Fase Luna album and review his Glasgow headline show at The Hug and Pint.

We discuss his 5 year break in music, his South American experience, and upcoming tour with Jungle

Chatting drums, South America, Jungle, and other worlds w/ LA Priest

Transmitted directly from my spaceship in Earth’s orbit to you.
Electronic soul music via new waves. 
Recorded on vinyl alongside live commentary from your Captain, Cactus & Bricks. 
The Time-Space Vortex is a fickle thing, stay vigilant lest it sweep you away.

E020–Cactus & Bricks–Space-Time Telegram

Loaded with groovy UK beats, filthy basslines and tender vocals, this live mix was made for you to dance to. Originally played April 2024 in Belgrade. Rights to all the tracks used in this mix belong to their respective authors.

I Played This Set For You To Dance To - Live Mix

LA Priest Converse Rubber Tracks Live x Boiler Room London Live Set

i know this song came out today.. but lol
i love it 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFkAjX0Gz8Y

lying has to stop

Envelopes 'I Don't Even Know' (La Priest remix)

Original air date ~ 3rd November 2016

We chat to New Zealand's nomadic psych-pop kook Connan Mockasin about his fresh collaboration with Sam Dust from LA Priest, the self-titled album as Soft Hair.

Stream the full program https://www.mixcloud.com/static2SER/3-nov-2016-feat-soft-hair-interview/

2SER-FM's "Static" playlist for Thursday 3rd November was as follows ...

JACUZZI BOYS "Seventeen" (Mag Mag)
MARCHING CHURCH "2016" (Sacred Bones)
JAPANDROIDS "Near To The Wild Heart Of Life" (Anti-/Pod)
DANIEL AVERY "A Mechanical Sky" (!K7)
HOPE SANDOVAL and THE WARM INVENTIONS "I Took A Slip" (Tendril Tales)
THE SHINS "Dead Alive" (Aural Apothecary/Columbia)
SOFT HAIR "Alive Without Medicine" (Weird World/Domino)
ULRIKA SPACEK "Porcelain" [CAVERN OF ANTI-MATTER Remix] (Tough Love)
FOXYGEN "Follow The Leader" (Jagjaguwar)
LEONARD COHEN "On The Level" (Columbia)
THE GARDEN "California Here We Go" (Epitaph)
HOMESHAKE "Call Me Up" (Sinderlyn/Remote Control)
CERRONE featuring ALEXIS TAYLOR "Steal Your Love" (Because)
SADVENTURE "Gotta Get It Together" (www.soundcloud.com/sadventure-1)
friendships "When I Feel Like Killing, I Murder" (Dot Dash/Remote Control)
CHOOK RACE "Pink and Grey" (Tenth Court)
TIM PRESLEY "Goldfish Wheelchair" (Drag City)
MARCHING CHURCH "Information" (Sacred Bones)
JESU / SUN KIL MOON "The Greatest Conversation Ever In The History Of The Universe" (www.30days30songs.com)

"Static" can be heard on 2SER (107.3FM) on Thursdays between 8pm and 10pm ... or stream live online at www.2ser.com
Past episodes can be streamed on-demand at www.mixcloud.com/static2SER

Soft Hair ~ Interviewed on 2SER's Static

Here are 3 untitled tracks by LA Priest from The Bedtime Mix, aired on BBC Radio 1 Phil Taggart show on 27.07.2015
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02y5pvl

LA Priest - "The Bedtime Mix" Untitled Tracks (2015)

Original air date ~ 18th June 2020.

We chat to the UK's cosmic funk lama LA Priest about his first album in 5 years, the ingenious "Gene".

Stream the full program https://2ser.com/episodes/static-800pm-18th-jun-2020/

2SER-FM's "Static" playlist for Thursday 18th June was as follows ...
 
SPRINTS "The Cheek" (Nice Swan/RIP)
JEHNNY BETH featuring JOE TALBOT "How Could You" (Caroline)
IDLES "Grounds" (Partisan/Liberator)
DARKSTAR "Text" (Warp)
THE FIERY FURNACES "Down At The So and So On Somewhere" (Third Man)
SONIC BOOM "Just A Little Piece Of Me" (Carpark)
LA PRIEST "Open My Eyes" (Domino)
FUR "Grow Up" (www.soundcloud.com/furfurfur)
MODERN NATURE "Wynter" (Bella Union)
LEAH SENIOR "Bug In A Bath" (Flightless)
TOBACCO "Hungry Eyes" (Ghostly International)
YUNG "Progress" (PNKSLM)
NAEEM "Stone Harbor" (37d03d)
GUM "Low To Low" (Spinning Top)
VINTAGE CROP "Gridlock" (Anti Fade)
e4444e "Gold" (Spunk!)
TENNIS PAGAN "NN" (Spirit Level)
BUILT TO SPILL "Honey I Sure Miss You" (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)
THE BETHS "Out Of Sight" (Carpark/Dew Process)
DIRTY PROJECTORS "Inner World" (Domino)
JEHNNY BETH "French Countryside" (Caroline)
JARV IS ... "Save The Whale" (Rough Trade/Remote Control)

"Static" can be heard on 2SER (107.3FM) on Thursdays between 8pm and 10pm ... or stream live online at www.2ser.com
Past episodes can be streamed on-demand at www.mixcloud.com/static2SER

LA Priest - "The Bedtime Mix" Untitled Tracks (2015)

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