09-Sept-21 

During lockdown, I lost a bit of musical direction which I think stemmed from both a metamorphic time in my musical journey after such an in-depth period of reflection and also not being out experiencing musical culture. Here my mix is a notion of this space, taking things a bit slower and waving through the craze of sounds I enjoy at a much slower tempo than usual, this is what feels like a representation of grounding my musical direction again; something that feels incredibly exciting and liberating. First mix since moving to Edinburgh, new adventures.

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www.wakinglife.pt
19 - 24 June 2024

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Vlada at Floresta - Waking Life '23

“This is a journey through the kinds of tracks that catch my attention, draw me back in, and give me that extra boost as I begin to think about the end of the night. It features some tech house, rolling techno, and plenty of groovy basslines, sub-bass and dubby beats.
That final hour of fun before you hit the road often turns out to be the best hour of the night!”

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Mantissa Mix 312: Jambo

-Chloe Robinson & DJ ADHD - Dream - Fabric Originals
-DJ ADHD - 212 - Fabric Originals
-DJ E Clyps, Key Glock -  Spike Lee (Remix Rmx) – Empire Rec.
-Posthuman - The fixer - I Love Acid Rec.
-Geto Mark -  Aww Sh*t  - Supercluster Rec.
-DJ Godfather - Ride That Thing – Data Bass                                  
-LB aka LABAT - I Wanna Rave (Kink Remix) - Poumpet Rec.
-Ossie - Get Down, Pt. 2 - Super Cali Rec. 
-Cratere Centrale - My Guitars (K15 Rmx) - Roots Underground Rec
-Shokazulu - Uniquely fresh - 2000 Black Rec.
-Amanda Whiting - Too Much (Kaidi Tatham Rmx) - Albert's Favourites Rec.
 -Hodge - Synchronized Swimming - Peach Discs
-Talismann - Free Salamanca - Talismann Rec.                        
-Born4.20 - Memuero - Obscuur Rec.
-The Miller - Apex - Frenzt Rec.                                                   
-Franco Rossi -Flexio - Syncopated Rec.                                   
-Ferdinger & JakoJako - Second Nature - Life in Patterns Rec.    
-Ash Lauryn - Life Is Back (Kai Alcé Life is Sweet Interpretation) - FWM Entertainment
-Alton Miller - More positive things (DJ Spinna Rmx) - Honey Dip Music
-Wipe The Needle - Guillotine - To The Rock Rec.
-James Curd - Sublime Mind (Byron The Aquarius Rmx) - Pronto Rec.      
-Ron Carroll - Mysteries - Nu Groove                                                            
-Tnght - Gooo and uh (Eloq 2015 mashup) - Eloq Rec    
-Bianca Oblivion - Bad gyal _ Future Bounce Rec.             
-WelderB - Check - Banana Club Rec.   
-Murder He Wrote & Sam Interface - TBC - Rhythm Athletic Rec.
-Laksa - Soulz - Re: Lax Rec. 
-Under This - 140 - 83 Rec.
-Greymatter - Neon Soundman - Unique Uncut Rec.
-Mallinder - Heavy Rotation (Terrace Mix) - Music To Die For
-Dukwa  - Hidden Secret - Diynamic Music                         
-Mr. G - Make Em Dance (Duncan Forbes Rmx) - Phoenix G Rec.
-Jesusdapnk, Lebedev - A Life In Harmony - Closer To Truth Rec.
-Kenny Glasgow - Planet - Turbo Rec.
Ghost Singers - Remember When _ Ghost Singers Rec.

[DEEP]Search 08 (30 Nov 2023)

After grinding for a solid 10 years, it's finally time to dive headfirst into a sick audio adventure with four artists we totally vibe with and seriously appreciate. This is the ultimate kickoff for the island's brand-new saga, it's gonna be epic! Hope each of you finds your absolute banger.
Welcome to the island, fam! 🌴

https://www.kma60.com/release/1703152079/Various-Island-Series-VA

https://www.deejay.de/Various_Island_Series_VA_ISLA001_Vinyl__1040555

ISLA001: ISLAND SERIES VA (Snippets)

It’s a pleasure to present the ‘Within’ EP, from Brooklyn-based producer JKriv. An unexpected musical statement by the Razor-N-Tape co-founder that draws from his varied musical history, including conservatory Jazz training, decades of producing in various styles of music, and touring as a live musician.  A realization of projects that were begun anywhere from 2 to 12 years ago, these pieces were written, produced, and performed almost entirely by J alone.  Inspired by Larry Heard, Alice Coltrane, Azymuth, and Nala Sinephro, the ‘Within’ EP blends acoustic with electronic elements, and digital production techniques with analog hardware to craft a sound that centres space, subtlety, and introspection. 
 
Opener ‘Tuesday Morning’ strikes a wistful tone, with billowing waves of effected guitar, enveloping pads and driving organic percussion. The understated and meditative title song of the EP layers rich analog synth textures over a foundational bass pattern, as electronic and acoustic drum polyrhythms interact in the unusual 5/4 time of the song . ‘Eversweet’ balances a whimsical harmonic and melodic motif with modular synth stabs and flourishes, ultimately building to a churning spiritual peak. ‘The Disturbance Stays’ juxtaposes a driving and insistent rhythmic backbeat with soaring synth work from keyboard wizard Jason Lindner (David Bowie, Donny McCaslin Band). The parting message ‘Shine ur light’ is a hopeful and meditative breath, awash in delayed and dusty guitar, lush synth pads and a gentle rhythmic pulse. And as an epilogue, ‘Without’ isolates the hypnotic percussion track ‘Within.’ 
 
The songs on this EP each have their own emotional focus, but collectively are meant to embody feelings of space and warmth, peace, and conflict. 
All profits from this EP will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and HEAL Palestine. Cease-fire now. Peace to all.

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : JKRIV - Within

Looking back to Plexi Glass debut EP “Echoes From Space”, released in 2023 on Ulla Records, we thought those tracks all had a potential to be remixed. So we asked 5 talented producers that we adore to revisit them, and share with us their very own artistic vision !

First we have Gewaltem, who took some subtle deviation to create his own darker, cold wave-ish remix of “Magma Punch”. Then Anastasia Zems propose us to discover a more proggy side of “Hypnotic Marble”, laying some vocals of her own in the mix. Desire is next, and she delivers an explosive and uplifting club-ready remix of “Dust On The Road”. We also wanted to give a twist of our own to the release, so Austher took “Core Of The Meteor” to a more italo-trance field. Finally, we have Blutch closing the dance with a dreamy, melancholic and really personal reinterpretation of “Sky Sytem”, wandering somewhere between progressive trance and acid.

Mastering : Justin Drake - The Bakehouse Studio
Artwork : Liorzh
Distribution : KMA60

Follow Ulla :
ullarecords.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/ullarecords/
www.facebook.com/ullarecords

PREMIERE : Plexi Glass - Sky System (Blutch Remix)

Mercy System - Dials EP
BUY LINK: https://differentintel.bandcamp.com/album/dials-ep
Label: Different Intel (https://soundcloud.com/different-intel)
https://www.instagram.com/differentintel.recs
> Mercy System (https://soundcloud.com/mercysystem)
https://www.instagram.com/mercy_system

Different Intel returns with 4 dark and dynamic club tracks by Mercy System. ‘Dials’ delves into a grittier and more aggressive rendition of his sound, carefully blurring the lines between techno, broken beats and dubstep through innovative production techniques, whilst preserving his distinctive intricate and textured style. Despite the exploration of diverse influences, the release doesn't shy away from the allure of the original dubstep sound, seamlessly integrating its essence to serve its purpose within a club environment. Amidst its pulsating intensity and overall grimness, this excursion remains a poignant tribute to the post-industrial ambiance of Greater Manchester.

Written & Produced by Mercy System
Mastered by Jamiu
Graphic Design by Milkias Gunsa

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Mercy System - Four Winters

For our fifth Various Artists, we're exploring the everchanging waters of broken beats and bass music. Compiling producers from Czech Republic, Georgia, and the UK, Cracked Gills brings to the front our labels' bass face, full of grit, but also with a cheeky smile you get when the system is on point.

PREMIERE : Hatsvali - Static Recharge

SpunOff x Barbara - Trance in Vegas
BUY LINK: https://spunoff.bandcamp.com/album/trance-in-vegas-splove004
> SpunOff (https://soundcloud.com/spunoff)
https://www.instagram.com/spunoff/
> https://soundcloud.com/barbara_sounds

Embark on a transatlantic journey with SpunOff and the sensational Barbara in our latest EP, ‘Trance in Vegas.’ This musical odyssey takes flight with an imaginary encounter, shaped during a escapade to Vegas. Picture SpunOff, lost in the heart of an unrestrained night, immersed in the dazzle of neon lights, and stumbling upon the improbable meeting with Barbara within the city of sin.
Struck by the scorching heat of the desert and the fever of playing, immerse yourself in the effervescence of beats as unpredictable as the roll of the dice, available on Spunylove Records.

PREMIERE : SpunOff X Barbara - Trance in Vegas

https://islandbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/en-efecto
The first release of 2020 is coming straight from Rosario, Argentina. Lautaro Scavuzzo, it is one of the most talented and promising sound producers from his country. He lands at the island with 3 tracks and a Remix by the Argentinian AWSI. The first original called ‘’En Efecto’’ burn the dance floor with a combination of stunning bass-lines and funk-driven grooves. The second cut called ‘’Mas Lento’’ has a hypnotic atmosphere with an epic rhythm. Detuned it’s a dynamic tune with a touch of acid beats. It’s perfect for the main dance-floor. This time, the remix on a charge of AWSI. It’s a chunky percussive roller, specially made for the peak hour. A unique work that you cannot miss! 

Out January 20th!

Lautaro Scavuzzo - En Efecto

Liverpool-born selector has played on a plethora of line-ups across Europe - whether it be alongside Plaid and Kelly Lee Owens in Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, in Germany at Nation of Gondwana festival alongside the likes of Anetha and Freddy K, or warming up at Berlin’s Paloma Bar with Dusk/Blackdown. She was active in 2022, sharing stages with the likes of Mafalda, Skream, CCL and Jerome Hill.

With a mix showcased on RA as mix of the Day in April 2023 you can wrap your ears around some of her recent audio journeys. Previous editorial/radio coverage of Malissa can be found on the likes of Mantissa and Rinse France. 

Malissa is the founder of Sisu, a community providing a platform to educate, inspire and showcase aspiring female and non-binary DJ's, producers and behind the scenes staff.

Bookings: bookings@sisucrew.co.uk
Sisu Crew: @sisucrew

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