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Guest Mixes

London's Vita D takes over on guestmix duties this month. The @dancing_life boss serves up some tasty bois in the first hour before handing the torch over to our @sebcantmix for the second.

Catch Vita cooking similar delicacies every month on his Netil Radio show. Find more info here: www.instagram.com/_dancinglife._

1020 Radio w/ Vita D & Seb (28 June 2021)

This time round we're in the studio with Vita D who's bringing us cosmic sounds, balearic jams and hard hitting groovers.

We first met Vita D out in Hanoi where we DJ’d at the super cool and crafty club called Savage run by our good friend Ouissam. Ever since then Max has been running parties with the Club Neptune lot and sharing tunes on his tasty little radio show down at Netil Radio. 

Hear him bring us back from the post-parties blues for our second Paradia Sound show on Threads Radio, all in anticipation of our Paradia Launch Party on 10th June at The Waiting Room...

Cheers for your ears

[1.02] PARADIA w/ Vita D

Netil Radio resident & club neptune / off limits party starter, Max Q (@vita_d) steps up with a masterclass in building pressure for our 7th instalment. 

+ 𝓷𝓪𝓶𝓮 / 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓼 / 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓭𝓸 𝓾 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮
Max - he/him - London

+ 𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝔁
I really love those moments in a club where you suddenly find yourself in this deep, introspective space; the pressure has been slowly building for a while, the atmosphere is kind of simmering to the point where it feels like it might boil over… I guess the mix is inspired by moments like that, really.

I had this imagery in my mind of a deep-sea dive - the pressure mounting as you go deeper, until eventually you’re in this other-worldly place with all kinds of trippy-looking creatures. Then making your way back to the surface, the pressure eases as you see the light and feel the sea spray… hopefully that comes across haha

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂 / 𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓫 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷’𝓽 𝓫𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓸?
Nowadays in NYC

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝓪 𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓲𝓰 𝓾𝓹?
People should definitely check out the Coop Audio collective. We’ve done a few collaborative parties with them and their ethos on safe raving is something that really resonates. They also run this annual weekender in which everyone is encouraged to participate in making the weekend a success by contributing a skill/talent to the weekend, whether that’s running a workshop, teaching yoga or playing a DJ set. Pus they’ve all got peng tunes and are really lovely people. So yeah big shout out Chris & co ♡ 

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓷’𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓶𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓪 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓫 (𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓾𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂)?
Lol probably you to be honest Jas. I guess it was a festival not a club, but we met through mutual pals at Waterworks a couple of summers ago, had a very nice & wholesome time, and have been bezzy m8s ever since x

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓽 (𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮) 𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓫𝓫𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮?
I was in Berlin last weekend and went to Darwin’s Reef party at Berghain. Aside from the weapons-grade bangers, it just felt really special to party somewhere that gives such weight and importance to people having freedom to be themselves.

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓷𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮?
Friends, family, music, food & strangers being really sound to each other.

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓯𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓮?
Cherry blossom

+ 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓯𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓵?
The humble otter

+ 𝓪 𝓶𝓲𝔁 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓻𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓵𝔂 𝓭𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓻𝓷 (𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝔀𝓱𝔂)? 
Sunju Hargun’s ‘Unrush’ mix is one I keep coming back to at the moment. Deeper than deep ambient vibrations from an insanely versatile DJ. Someone who should be on everyone’s radar rn.

+ 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓓𝓙 𝓼𝓮𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓿𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭? 
Any time I watch Jeff Mills do his thing, I repeatedly come away convinced that he’s probably the best DJ in the world.

+ 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽’𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓯𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓬𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓽𝓸 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓲𝓷? 
I lived in Hanoi for a few years and it still holds a really special place in my heart. Clubs like Savage and parties like Snug are creating something unique in the Asian scene, unearthing and showcasing loads of local talent in a country that’s not necessarily known for its clubbing scene worldwide (but soon will be imo). Big up Ouissam and the gang

+ 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝔁 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓼
Deep, dubby & hypnotic

kinetic mix 07: Max Q "pressure and release"

This mix was recorded live during a sound & movement workshop I ran with my partner, Bex, at the studio back in early March.

The idea was to stitch together sounds, moods  and textures that complimented the accompanying yoga flow being taught by Bex, moving slowly through breath-work and meditation into some gentle movement and yin yoga. 

I tried to build a sort of collage of warm, dubby ambient, with some sparse percussion later on to soundtrack the movement part of the session. Perfect listening for a Spring stroll or at home melting into the sofa 🫠

mix series | max q

frequency massage | max unknown | april

Get ready to immerse yourself in the sonic landscapes of Melbourne-based producer Jules David, as he takes you on a journey through the freshest and most minimal electronic sounds. With a heart full of passion and a creative spark that sets him apart from the rest, Jules David brings his unique perspective to the table with this mix. As a true artist at heart, he pours his soul into every note, beat, and melody, crafting a soundscape that's both intimate and expansive. Jules David's music is a reflection of his warm and generous spirit, inviting listeners to step into his world and experience the beauty of the unknown. So sit back, relax, and let Jules David's music transport you to a place where the boundaries of sound and emotion blur, and the beauty of the human experience shines through.

MBE #51: Jules David •

Archie is a Melbourne based DJ who has been a driving force in the city's underground scene. With a reputation for infectious energy and crowd-dialing, he's a resident fingerprint. His sets blend deep grooves and house blasters, with a dash of Melbourne's indie-dance flair, and his genuine attitude towards his curations have a welcoming touch when he steps behind the desk! We hope you can enjoy this mans art!

MBE #52: Archie •

Marco Borg is a mysterious figure in the underground electronic music scene, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he hones in on his craftsmanship. As a lover of the deep tech sound, he weaves together atmospheric textures and hypnotic rhythms to create immersive sonic tapestries. His mix is a 60-minute journey through the darker, more introspective corners of the genre, perfect for those who crave a deeper, more immersive experience.

MBE #53: Marco Borg •

Rising from the South African underground, Thor Rixon has found his home in Berlin’s electronic music community, spreading his unique sound of forward-focused dance music across Europe, with releases on respected House & Techno labels such as Get Physical, Activia Benz, Laut & Luise, and his own labels Vibe Killer & Eko Worldwide.

When he takes the stage, expect energy. He launches a dance floor with an array of analog drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers. Fully improvised live sets that dive deep into intricate and textured soundscapes, which sit on a bed or rolling and pulsing rhythms. This live show and Rixon’s production style has made him a growing force in the global dance music landscape.

His raw and infectious energy has allowed him to perform his live show on the stages of Europe & South Africa’s most notorious festivals and clubs, leaving his mark on Fusion Festival (DE), Garbicz Festival (PL), Lighthouse Festival (HR), Habitat Festival (DE), Watergate (DE), The Great Escape Festival(UK), and Carfax (SA).

Here's an exclusive two hour live recording generously gifted to us by the enigma himself. Lots of love to Thor for sharing a piece of himself with all of us, and our apologies to all of you for the delayed upload... Rabbit been busy ;)

Thor's Live setup for this mix includes Elektron Octatrack, Digitakt, Syntakt & Analog 4 - all going through a RNLA compressor. Recorded April 2024.

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MBE 54

MBE #55: Thor Rixon •

Ronoc [the red] aka Conor White is a 22-year-old producer and DJ hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, who explores many sounds in his eclectic productions, with a common theme of stomach-churning basslines, bouncy breaks, and nostalgic pads. Growing up in Cape Town's melting pot of sounds, he was immersed in the city's vibrant underground scene, where diverse genres and cultures intersect, deeply shaping his approach to music.

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MBE #54: Ronoc •

Hanoi with a blue sky. It's a rare but beautiful sight to see the skyscrapers sway in the heat, with the Ba Vi mountains towering above. The warm autumn air breezes through your hair as you cruise through the shadows of the palms, occasionally stopping for a coconut, and watching the boats on the lake. 

With nowhere to be, you sit on the shore and sit a bit longer while that deep blue turns to a brooding red. As the colors turn, the honking starts and two-wheelers throng the streets, desperate to catch a glimpse of the maroon before it turns to an also kind of maroon black. Your coconut's getting a bit warm - you'd better order another one.

Vita D's blissed-out vinyl only exploration of jazzy and synthetic sounds is perfect for when you're drifting around lakes, trekking up mountains, or doing anything that makes your day-off a day-off.

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MBE #23: Vita D - Cirque Le Dance (Vinyl Only)

𝗠𝗕𝗘. Founded and engineered in Asia.

Blasting electronic transmissions from South East Asia and beyond with productions, mixes, and events. We aim to shine some light on the music scene and give talents a platform to share their creativity. We have our club side (MBE) and kitchen groovers (SLOWLY) to reach each corner. Enjoy!

MBE #23: Vita D - Cirque Le Dance (Vinyl Only)

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