Surrealism - Noun.  "A 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind."

Formed as an artistic movement in the early 1900s, its exciting journey took it from being an anti-art movement to a leftist ideology before eventually erupting into civil war in the mid-20s. 

Artists Yvon Goll and Andre Breton published conflicting manifestos, with the latter arguing reality doesn't exist and the former profoundly disagreeing. This schism flared to the point of an open brawl in a comedy club on the Champs-Elyse, in which it's not clear who won. 

Breton's superior tactics and political maneuvering won him control of the Surrealist movement in the end and led to it becoming a tool for expressing surreal existence in a non-existent world.

It's not clear who Teodora Van Context would back in a fight between Goll and Breton but her mix certainly enters the surreal. Dreamy pads, idiosyncratic percussion, and left-field grooves give enough energy to keep us intrigued but leave enough space for us all to get lost and ponder our bizarre (lack of?) existence.

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MBE #28: Teodora Van Context - Follow The Rabbit

Where is our guest DJ taking us today in musical history? New York, 1978? The French Riviera in the early 00s? Detroit in the mid-80s?

There have been iconic scenes abound in Dance music's colorful past, and today our good friend Steve Obi is taking us right back to Madchester's summer of love in 1988. 

Beefed up disco basslines hidden behind bars of gorgeous tribal percussion, with smatterings of acid and Hip-Hop breaks. It was an iconic year where House jetted across the pond, arriving in Europe and being changed forever. What was a niche underground genre in America would become the defining sound of the following decade for most of the Old World. So, sit back or jump and get involved in the most pulsating history lesson you've ever had.

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MBE #29: Steve Obi - Building Blocks

By the poolside. Belonging to the beach. Cocktails to delight and glamour that shines. Tobes' style is freshly iced with groove stamina and a cherry on top. Lacing up, it's time to dive in, whether that's the cocktail, the pool, or even grabbing some piercing eyes on the dance floor.

Shake and groove with class, swing in and out with carelessness, and soak in the rays of the Paradise Jukebox.

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MBE #31: Tobes - Paradise Jukebox

Diving into the other-side again, this time in a bubble of ambience mixed with balearica. - Something for the poolside. 


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Slowly Episode #16 - DANE

Carefully picked delicious vegetables from the branches of left-field, stirring with motions of wave-like frequencies. Abstract and cured with delightful sprinkles of seasoned electromatic energy. This is the dish of Zar Zuu; a welcomed figure in the underground here in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. 

Stay healthy, stay fresh, and feel the heat of his home made soup. 

1. Kirilik - The beginning of everything (original mix)
2. Massimiliano Pagliara - Sunset Funk (original mix)
3. Pablo Bolivar - Gooooo (original mix)
4. Cooper Saver - Tell (original mix)
5. Lake People - Roaming the streets (original mix)
6. Christopher Rai - Paradijs (original mix)
7. Sickdisco - Space Time Distortion (Eluize Remix)
8. Tony Deledda & Marcelino - D_R_U_M_Z (original mix)
9. Fabian Krooss - Night Owl (original mix)
10. Eluize - Wasn't Ready (original mix)
11. Credit 00 - Super Scratch (Egyptian Lover instrumental Remix)
12. Silicone Scally - Hive Mind (original mix)
13. Steve Allman - Evolution Technology (original mix)
14. Johannes Albert - Vision Utopia (original mix)
15. Sync 24 & DeFeKT - Pulse Effect (original mix)
16. Animistic Beliefs - Otherworld Biology (original mix)

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MBE #30: Zar Zuu - Electric Soup

A long lost and forgotten recording from a friend. A deep and introspective ambient mix, inspired by emotional movie scores. A real tear jerker. 

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Slowly Episode #19 - Friend

Japanese DJ Shinpei has sharpened his knives, prepped his chopping boards heated up his woks with a steamy debut set for the Magic Box Engine. By combining 3 key ingredients in Japanese cuisine, he cooks up a storm and takes us on a tasteful journey full of techno, breaks and electro. This is a set to make you drool. Take a big bite and enjoy.

As a dedicated artist here in the Hanoi music scene, Shinpei helps showcase many artists with his Sake Radio nights. Since he started DJing in 2018, he has helped shape and push the comforts of venues and artists alike, while always maintaining a humble energy. Whether he's on the dance floor, behind the decks or promoting his own events, this audio chef has our full support.

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Magic Box Engine

MBE #33: Shinpei - Miso, Benishoga & Sake

Folklore is the expressive body of culture shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. This includes oral traditions such as tales, proverbs and jokes. They include material culture, ranging from traditional building styles to handmade toys common to the group. Folklore also includes customary lore, taking actions for folk beliefs, the forms and rituals of celebrations such as Christmas and weddings, folk dances and initiation rites. Each one of these, either singly or in combination, is considered a folklore artifact. Just as essential as the form, folklore also encompasses the transmission of these artifacts from one region to another or from one generation to the next.

In comes Catalin Stefan Paunescu with his own folklore MBE transmission. A Romanian DJ based in Da Nang, Vietnam, who's made a name for himself as DJ Bipolar Bear and promoter for Badaboom events. The mix starts with a deep tune sampling Romanian folklore and keeps the approach touching on Brazil, Vietnam, Japan, India, Middle East and West Africa. This is Acid Folkloric.

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MBE #37: Bipolar Bear - Acid Folkloric

For our 38th MBE transmission we welcome Soft-Touch Operation aka Ivan Turanjanin all the way from South Africa. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of classical symphonies right through to the raw industrial essence of electronic music, Ivan seeks out sounds and compositions that realign spaces and audiences with an eye toward the future. Magic. 

From curating small clubs to running large scale festivals, Ivan aims to re-enforce the rich traditions of electronic music history whilst lending the same passion to the advancement of underground music culture in South Africa and beyond with his various formidable event and music projects, namely @Ivan, @soft-touch-operation, @killer-robot, @dj-low-1 and @ctemf-1.

And so without further ado, a labour of love slowly begins to surface as soft-touch operation emerges somewhere between the shadows, with cerebral elegance crafting a luscious blend of low slung electro, dubious house and sinuous techno. Press play and enter the Hidden Realms...

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MBE#38: Soft-Touch Operation - Hidden Realms

A joint venture into some favorite flavors by the two artists here, moving graciously on the minimal train with a twist of house and bassline magic. 

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MBE #42 - DANE X SANCHO - Microdoze

Hailing from the U.K, Hocking has found his place in the party, and currently plays out in Northern Vietnam. He shines bright with his high energy selections that takes us on twist and turns, jives and high fives. Hocking as an artist is as humble as it gets, and always plays with smile! Weaving in and out of blissful house, we can expect a prime-time session with this one, some nostalgic bangers and grooves from the days. - Enjoy.

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MBE #43: Hocking •

MBE #44. Brings us a close friend in the community - Klaytron. 

When he is not working away at his 9-5, this mans main focus is on his selections and golden trophies, bringing him a strong palette and reaching each corner of the electronic world. 

With strong technical abilities, and a rabbit sized ear for sounds, we can find him playing late night shows which never fail to dial in smoothly! 

This show brings a story of a mix, which was recorded at our beloved Studio Adventure in Hoi Ann this year. 

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MBE #44: Klaytron •

After years of honing in on her specific taste, K-Sang dived into the world of mixing and has become the navigator/curator of Thêm collective in Hanoi. She has an ear for energetic and infectious sounds that paves the way for strong narratives on the dance-floor. With this one we can expect fresh flavours, delicious transitions and upward trajectories that provides sweet balance. Enjoy the ride!

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/katie-sanghera

MBE #45: K-Sang •

Desnuages - AKA - Nic Desnuages has a keen taste for minimal action within the scene. Holding it down strongly and pushing his Microclimat nights in South East Asia, he waves the flag with upmost pride. 

Playing out, he demonstrates class and professional curations without fail, flexing joints that can only be found in the deep ends of the minimal crates. 

La Matinal is a 2 hour belter from the man, so dive in and keep an eye out for his name on the posters when you need that eclectic fix! 

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MBE #48: Desnuages •

Welcoming George Adore to the wall of mixes. 

Dj George Adore has put on the hat, and left his home country of the U.K for the time being to explore Asia and all its glory. As an avid digger, he dots around the electronic universes gathering his components to pull off some really juicy sets. Also with his love for wax on wax off action and some added technical timing, we can expect some straight out right finesse in his moments. Like Daniel Son, George has mastered some groovy yet stylistic approaches, therefore slipping into the club experience like a glove!  

With this 1:45 selection you can expect a lovely pace that shall get those hips moving all throughout. Enjoy! 

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MBE #49: George Adore •

Welcome to our 50th recording, featuring Nic Ford! As a stalwart figure within the South East Asian electronic community, Nic has been a constant source of inspiration and warmth. For this special mix, he takes us on a journey into the wilderness of different tempos and textures, crafting a fluid motion that's both hypnotic and immersive. As a key member of the esteemed Maddermodes, Nic has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music with his extraordinary releases. 

Get ready to lose yourself in this sonic odyssey, as Nic Ford weaves a sonic tapestry that's both deeply personal and universally relatable. 

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MBE #50: Nic Ford •

We are back. Its been a while but we are very thankful to start a new road celebrating our 20th Slowly episode with the one and only Jewel In The Grassland.
With a keen ear for atmospheric soundscapes and downtempo beats, Jewel In The Grasslands has crafted a mesmerising mix for your Slowly episodes. Drawing from a deep well of inspiration, his selection is a masterclass in mood-setting electronica. From the hazy, ambient textures that transport listeners to a world of calm to the sultry, synth-heavy vibes that evoke the thrill of a late-night drive, this mix is the perfect accompaniment to a lazy Sunday afternoon. With its dreamy, introspective quality, this mix is sure to envelop listeners in a sense of sonic tranquility.

Slowly Episode #20 - Jewel In The Grassland

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 •

Sailing through the vast labyrinth of the underworld and past the glacial rocks,  his victory over the Sirens was a distant memory. A story to tell around campfires when he was to return home. After some hours, a luminous green guided Orpheus into the terrifying chasm for which he sought. He was met by Hades's machiavellian smile who knew he would come for his wife but had no intention of giving her up.

Suddenly, Orpheus brandished his golden lyre and enraptured Hades with a melody so beautiful it could end wars. Orpheus's wife would be returned to him but on one condition: He may not lay eyes on her until they leave the underworld. Being the great traveler that Orpheus was, he accepted these conditions without hesitation and set off with his wife by his side.

Hours turned to days, and he could not find the glacial rocks that marked his way, and Hades's wicked laugh sounded in the deep. Days would turn into weeks, and weeks months, and soon it became clear that he would spend the rest of eternity wandering the underworld with his wife so close, yet so far.

Mike Wallis is a South African creative with house music as his round the clock soundtrack. As a music journalist he has a keen ear for unearthing hidden stories and regularly contributes to platforms like Red Bull Music, as well as running his own locally focused platform www.deepstreet.co.za. His selections as a DJ lean towards deep and soulful, a sound he grew up with in his hometown of Pretoria, but further encompass sounds of ambient, afro, dub, melodic, indie dance and anywhere in between.

This mix is a movement from some of the deeper sides of Mike Wallis's taste, to the more indie dance, disco orientated styles his palette is growing into. A mixture of South African and European tastes & flavours.


TRACK LIST:
1. Jazzuelle - Narnia feat. Matthias Vogt (Original Mix)
2. Robag Wruhme - Nata Alma (Club Smash Hit Version)
3. Jullian Gomes - Temple of Snakes feat. Martin Iveson (Original Mix)
4. Simon Vuarambon - Alcyon (Original Mix)
5. Minnado - In Silence (Original Mix)
6. RÜFÜS DU SOL - All I've Got (Gorje Hewek & Izhevski Remix)
7. Atelier - Something To Fill An Hour (SBTH Remix)
8. Fort Romeau - All I Want (Massimiliano Pagaliara Remix)
9. Jorkes & Hard Ton - Cross The Line (Massimiliano Pagliara Remix)
10. Llewellyn - These Days (Don't Make Me Wait) (Original Mix)

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MBE #4: Mike Wallis - Sunset Breakfast

@swmaikk @ This is a party
(Birdcage - 06 June 2020)

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Manikk @ This is a party

Mishouju is a young DJ from Belarus who is currently based in Hanoi. He's the co-founder of intercultural creative association/record label “Homebp" based in Warsaw and a part of the "Buddha Electronics" project. He recently joined us at the MBE headquarters and recorded this edgy 1 hour mix full of high energy electro, techno and acid. Turn up the volume, press play and enjoy. 

Tracklist:

1) Curlyand - Galaxy (Original Mix [homebp]
2) Bambounou - Data (Original Mix)
3) Versalife - Amber Molecular Profile (Original Mix)
4) Grammar Of Movement - Plastic Games (Original Mix)
5) Anthony Rother - Expedition (Original Mix)
6) Morphology - Nucleosynthesis (Original Mix)
7) Destroyer - Drexciyan Religion (Original Mix)
8) Richard Easel - FX Menu (Original Mix)
9) M.S.L. - Overclock (Original Mix)
10) The Egyptian Lover - Freaky Deaky Machine (Dub Mix)
11) Turk Turkelton - At the Tunnel (Original Mix)
12) Drvg Cvltvre - Spit At The Demiurge (Voiron Remix)
13) Cliff Lothar - Ringleader (Original Mix)
14) Gesloten Cirkel - Asleep (Original Mix)
15) Bruce - What (Original Mix)

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MBE #10: Mishouju - Paliacel Hlopchik

The Dodge Tomahawk - History's fastest motorbike is proposed to be capable of speeds of up to 680km/h, boasts 500 horsepower, and a whopping 10-cylinder engine. For context, commercial airplanes generally take off at 240-285km/h - so the Tomahawk is one pretty quick bike. The fastest route from sunrise to sunset on the planet.

A Honda Wave's okay though, I guess. Anyway, here's a set of straight bumpers by Amsterdam-based Manila Spice, and the closest you're going to get to ever riding a Dodge Tomahawk.

Track list:

1. Joy Orbison & Boddika - Severed Seven (Original Mix)
2 .Traumer - Agenou (Original Mix)
3. S-Max - Helvetica (Ms Rosen Dub)
4. Moon Man - Moon Patrol (Original Mix)
5. Traumer - Stratora (Original Mix)
6. Kino Todo, Tesit Asgodom - Gidafi (Red Axes Edit)
7. Monkey Safari - Chari Chari (Original Mix)
8. Rex the Dog - Elektromekanik (Original Mix)
9. John Shima - Intel (Original Mix)
10. Fantastic Man - Trance Sexual (Original Mix)
11. Traumer - Gonna Get (Dub) 
12. Dust Yard - Lux (Original Mix) 
13. Archie Hamilton - Telegram (Original Mix)
14. Premiesku - Cu Balans (Original Mix)
15. Traumer - Orgorama (Original Mix) 
16. Schrill - Sunset (Original Mix)
17. Ricardo Villalobos & Jay Haze - Fenlow (Haze Dub) 
18. Traumer - Bassomatic (Original Mix)
19. Desert Sound Colony - Taking it Out for a Rip (Original Mix)
20. Tolga Top - Strait 44 (Original Mix)
21. Gene on Earth - Turbo Island (Original Mix)
22. Derek Carr - Acid Bath (Original Mix)
23, Marius - Deee-lite (Original Mix)
24. Ricardo Villalobos - Lazerpresent (Original Mix)
25. Robert Dietz - Acopalypse (Original Mix)

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MBE Transmission

MBE #21: Manila Spice - Micro Sunrise

The driver's seat of her pimped-out Cadillac was always where she felt most comfortable, having never been made to walk or interact with others.  The pressures of the week boiled and crescendoed every Friday, followed by Saturday errands, with only the thought of Sundays keeping her going. 

She'd wake up early every week, eat whatever food she had left in her fridge, grab her sunglasses and get the hell out of there.

Palm trees; skyscrapers; lakes; kids shooting hoops; roller-skaters; chefs taking their cigarette breaks; arguments in the street; a man enjoying his lunch-time sandwich a little too much; sunsets; dusk.

Life's always better from behind the wheel.

Dane jumps back into the mix with an off-the-cuff bedroom groove that's sure to pick up anybody's Sundays or Whateverdays. Take a ride in the MBE Cadillac.

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MBE #24: Dane - Sunday Ride

Jaguars, macaws, and kinkajous move in tandem, ushering you into their jungle abode, their stalking, shuffling, and jumping, swayful and giddying at every turn. Taking a step back you notice something different up top.

These might not seem the most exciting creatures at first but sloth's slow movement and dreary eyes tell a different story if you watch them long enough. While the more alluring animals of the woods dizzy their guests with erratic movement, our unhurried friends dance ever so slightly, hypnotizing, bewitching, and enchanting all that watch. 

You didn't trek all this way to watch this strange, graceless animal get down like this, and yet here you are. Your mouth ajar, eyes wide open, and heart-pounding in time.

Manikk and Dane return once more for the 3rd episode of their 'Tell' series. Press play and enjoy their slow signature sounds when they join forces.

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MBE #27: Dane B2B Manikk - Tell III

A live recording of @danespins taking us into the first sunrise of 2021 with a stellar 2.5 hour DJ set on the Pearl Beach Stage at Studio Adventure Collective: Phu Quoc NYE Odyssey.

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DANE @ Studio Adventure: Phu Quoc Odyssey - NYE Sunrise (live Set)

Androids are known for numbers and services; little else.  # 3456 has always been told they will never amount to anything different. Creativity isn't in their nature - how could they be anything other than a service droid?

When their far larger and superior neighbors from the Nebula System finally invaded, what use would the droids be in battle? However, # 3456 thought differently and thought this was their time to shine. They wanted to show droids, cyborgs, robots, and the galaxy's underclass, that they can move too.

When the undisputed mercenary champion popped their fabled lock-it, and the crowd erupted, # 3456 knew it was now or never. Droids might look like they're capable of only one thing, but this couldn't be further from the truth.

As the mercenary champion gestured aggressively at # 3456, they knew it was time to show this crowd what the dismissed can do.

Sen10za doesn't disappoint with this MBE transmission debut. A trippy and tasteful selection of spacey sounds. This is Neptune Rotisserie. 

Track list:

1. Luis Malon - Dos auras
2. Bodin - Waven 
3. Roza Terenzi Worldwide
4. Tim Schlockermann - News 
5. Harry Wills - Oviscape
6. Matteo. - Afterave
7. Cedric Dekowski & Felix Refeinberg - Neptuning
8. Liquid Earth - X-Form
9. Col. J - Shibuya
10. DJ Physical - Cold Blood 
11. Böhm - Earthly
12. Gimmarco Orsini & Pancratio - PHFT
13. Paradise City Breakers - I’ve seen the World
14. Mbius - 1-UP
15. Alec Falconer - Wobble Roller

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MBE #25: Sen10za - Neptune Rotisserie

Away from the club and into other dimensions. We invite artists to send us slowed down transmissions from the other side.

Slowly Episode 15: @van-der-beak

You wake up, throw on your morning gown and step into your bedside slippers. A few yawns and a stretch. Read the paper. Coffee pressed.

VanDerBeak delivers sizzling soul food for your ears with this +2 hour Slowly Episode. Described as 'Bespoke Artisan Street Funk' by the artist himself, it's packed with funky selections, sing-along classic vocals and slow boogie rhythms... A full English Breakfast on the cloud with croissants in the side - Best served in the morning, on a sunny poolside afternoon or a road trip. The perfect lift-me-upper.

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Slowly Episode #15 - VanDerBeak

Away from the club and into other dimensions. We invite artists to send us slowed down transmissions from the other side.

Slowly Episode 09: @levioi

We're guided to all corners of the globe with this stellar episode from Levi Oi. The shimmering, emerald hilltops of Colombia burst to life with her enthralling intro before she takes us to the Near-East with its hypnotic array of strings, before finishing with a pulsating finish of percussive elements from South Asia.

She's known for her ability to veer seamlessly through styles with a refreshing sense of curiosity and this episode is another fantastic example of that.

Levi Oi was born and raised in Germany, but has lived in Melbourne, Dubai, London, and recently Berlin before returning to Saigon at the end of 2018 to discover her roots and become a DJ.

In October 2019, she played her first Boiler Room set in Saigon before organizing music events and acting as tour manager for Red Axes's EP “Trips in Vietnam”.

Tracklist:

1.Kerala Dust - Nevada
2.Nicolas Jaar - El Bandido
3.Be Svendsen - Nabia
4.Stavroz - Gold Town
5.Mira Berlin, Nico Stojan - Born & Raised
6.Crussen feat Lambert - The Lambert Interpretation
7.Anton Dhouran - Osmekha (Rüde Hagelstein Remix)
8.After U - Umza Pumza
9.Armen Miran - Tehran Happened
10.Bedouin - Flight of Birds
11.Hadi Zeidan - Atab (Shab Abed Remake)

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Slowly Episode #09 - Levi Oi

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!

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