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The name ‘moose’ is believed to originate from ‘mus’ and ‘moos’ which means ‘eater of twigs’ or ‘he who strips of the bark’ in the Algonquian North American Indian family of languages. The name is apt given that moose are browsers rather than grazers. The Moose Man is a browser of good times and music from the Golden State of California, USA, currently based in Hanoi. Never one to shy from a rave, he knows how to give it horns, or in this case antlers, and has delivered a moody techno mix for the Magic Box Engine.

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MBE #36: The Moose Man - Palmate

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

KEM. Hailing from the beautiful landscapes of Ireland has been a close person to MBE throughout our journey and is always willing to share her carefully curated taste with us. We saw her grow as an artist here in Vietnam and was a huge identity in the scene with a bright presence behind the decks and energy of a rock star. This time we thank her for blessing us with her blends of cosmic grooves and punches from the stars. Enjoy and go follow her magic!

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MBE #39 - Pink Stars

MBE #39: KEM - Pink Stars

Our 40th mix is from a close friend down under in the mists of the Melbourne scene. When not shooting away at her 9-5 Blană is sharing her classy minimal journeys from the heart, so jump in and enjoy.

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MBE #40: Blană - Maze of frequencies

It's a day like any other for Derrick. The sun gleaming through the window wakes him from his slumber, putting him straight to work. The kitchen stains from the night before come away before he moves on to vacuuming and mopping the dance-strewn floor. He always has a little bop in his step on days like this. Saturday night is a Sunday morning for a robot like him.

Working with the likes of Vietnam's Equation and Hong Kong's Cliché Records, Njuns's musical spectrum goes from groovy techno to electro with some subtle house and breakbeat touches in between.

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MBE #41: NJUNS - Sound Breathing

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 •

We are very excited to have this man on the platform after hearing his consistant curations that really spread into the night with class. 

Welcoming Mas Kato, an Indonesian artist based in Melbourne.

This man really is a ninja in the scene of deeper sounds which cross the board of minimal, house and infused tech. Hopping around the place with his record box and golden treasures we can really expect one for the heads here, and if you see his name pop up make sure you check him out! 

Expect stellar tooooons. 

Artist: https://on.soundcloud.com/4qERY

MBE #46: Mas Kato •

Yes, yes and yes to this one! With a warm welcome to the rabbit box engine machine magic, we have our friend SL Jung to lay down exactly what we didn't know we needed until we listened. The man is a wax on wax off machine and leaves no stone unturned with his sets, mustering up old classics and drifting motions of technical mastery behind each booth he stands behind, we can expect all styles here! 

Enjoy listeners.

MBE #47: SL Jung •

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 •

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 •

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!