Marvin aka @djrotwein is half time kindergarten teacher and half time digger. He loves to spend time in record stores, fleamarkets and of cause, on discogs. Always on the hunt for unknown records in all directions. Together with his best friend and flat mate, they like to smoke them buds. They also run Balearic Banana.

In this mix rotwein presents 56 minutes of bavarian krautrock, austro schlager and dub odditys. Roll yourself a big one, lean back and enjoy.

Radio Sofa • Latitudes Lunatiques #6 : Girasol invite dj rotwein [Balearic Banana]

RADIO.D59B / MERCURIAL NOTES #19 w/ Aleksandra Hrib

Chambers of Reflection Take Over by @soundcloud.com/renavolvo

Chambers of Reflection #42 w/ Rena Volvo at Radio 80000 • 07.03.2022

We are more than happy to welcome Stephan(@earlorlog) to our hallooo Mix Series. In his mix he gives room for a feeling of imminence by considering Dub, Downtempo, Balearic, Cosmic Disco and related genres not as feel-good sounds but as a danceable form of “Widerständige Musik”. 🌬🌚🕊  

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↓ ↓ ↓ INTERVIEW WITH EARL ORLOG ↓ ↓ ↓

Q: Thanks for your contribution to our mix series, how did you prepare for this mix, and how would you describe the eventual result?

A: It started with the idea to make some kind of anti- war downbeat mix. Although it was clear from the start that I also wanted to include some new digs, the mix should centre around two classics: Timmy Thomas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together” and “Clouds Across The Moon” by the RAH Band. Anyway: By the time everything was done and dusted, I had replaced Thomas’ original with a cover version and all that was left of “Clouds Across The Moon” was a little vocal snippet. But I think I somehow managed to preserve the intended spirit: To tell it like it is. To let the story not be smothered in utopian beauty but to give room for a feeling of imminence, or subliminal distress and even a bit of good old German Angst … by considering Dub, Downtempo, Balearic, Cosmic Disco and more or less related genres not as feel-good sounds but as a danceable form of “Widerständige Musik”. 

Q: Is there a record in the mix that you associate with a special story?

A: Not exactly a story, but G. Rizo’s „Je Me Mentis“ is an alltime fave of mine. It’s a still pretty much underappreciated (wrongfully, of course) piece of abstract disco dub from Switzerland. A real heavyweight … practically at almost any speed.

Q: How do you dig for new music, and/or what kind of things arouse your interest in music?

A: I’m intrigued by music that is outlandish, naive, heartfelt, original, unfamiliar, genuine, odd, wild, touching, surprising, spooky, in any way trailblazing and/or trying to reach out to the stars - no matter from which era or part of the world. Ideally there’s a Saz, Oud, Sitar or Twang Guitar as well as a prominent Bass and some analogue Synths involved. Even better if it’s drenched in echo or reverb. I like to rummage through flea markets, second-hand shops, record fairs and cassette booths. Especially when I’m on holiday. As far as African, South American and Asian music is concerned I find a lot of stuff via local friends and Instagram contacts. And of course, what other diggers are spinning at parties, uploading to their YTs, or recommending in our chats is a huge inspiration.

Q: One record you will never let go, and one that doesn’t want to leave your wantlist?

A: Never let go: Beyond Sound - “Diamond Harbour”. Holy grail: Os Tincoãs - “s/t”. A record I managed to finally cross off my wantlist this week: Z.I.Z. - “…Aber Sie Machen Es Göttlich” 

Q: Music bonds people. Any djs/projects/shops/etc.. you would like to shout out?

Keshavara, Plasma Hal, Kame House, Parallel Schallplatten, WIWWG, Olaf O.P.A.L, Martin Stirnband, DJ Rotwein & Phil OG, GAZZA & Bærnd Anders, Axel Haxel & Kitchensessions and David Chouferbad.

Hallooo Mix Series No.11 – Earl Orlog

First three hours of a seven hour b2b session with @mrkuusk and @mosaic_man on I Land Sound Festival in Estonia. Starting off very smooth and moving slowly towards sunset (and night, later on). 
Thanks again to everyone involved, what an amazing setting 🏝

Ken Kuusk b2b Louis Largo b2b Mosaic Man @ I Land Sound Festival 2022

RADIO.D59B / MERCURIAL NOTES #22 w/ Aleksandra Hrib

This is the 236th recorded instore session at the PP Headquarters.
Mixed and compiled by @attilaonline

TASCAM DR-40

PP INSTORE SESSION #236 (ATTILA)

@laaago
A stunning mix from our friend down in Brazil, Lago. 
Lago has an array of well-thought-out and intentional mixes and we are fortunate to add this one to our humble Bed of Roses Podcast series.

Bed of Roses Podcast Series

Bed of Roses Podcast LXXX - Lago

Hendrik Stein & Menqui found togehther at the cashmereradio studio to record a new episode for your listening pleasures.

Artwork by @magicmuelli

The Past Forward radio show is hosted and aired on Cashmere Radio. Find more info and other episodes on the Cashmere Radio website - https://cashmereradio.com/episode/past-forward-w-menqui-hendrik-stein/

Past Forward 

Past Forward #72 w/ Menqui & Hendrik Stein

For the 73rd installment of Past Forward our dear friend Marvin aka @djrotwein of @balearicbanana joined us for a mindbending selection of his recent finds in Psych-Rock, Kraut and Jazz.

Artwork by @magicmuelli

The Past Forward radio show is hosted and aired on Cashmere Radio. Find more info and other episodes on the Cashmere Radio website - https://cashmereradio.com/episode/past-forward-73-w-dj-rotwein/

Past Forward

Past Foward #73 w/ DJ Rotwein

one hour of music for the last episode of 2020, time for slowly fading out this strange year.
much love to all the thf radio people 
and special thanks to luki and oli from BNAG for all the graphics (instagram.com/bnag.cc).

THF Radio

Carving Reality Radioshow #11 • 18.12.20 • Fading out the year ✨

co-running & carving reality @thfradio
playing live here and there