@russellelbutler
They/Them

This mix is from the heart. I’ve been very inspired by mid 90s club culture and the sonic developments around the time period of 1992-1997. Some of the track exist outside of this period, but ultimately have the same tone and feel; deeply penetrative, emotionally rich, and radically soft and queer.


Tracklist:

Round Three - Acting Crazy (Club Mix)

Abacus - Relics One

Loosefingers - Deep Inside

Dub Taylor - Summer Rainbow

Claude Young - The Promenade

Kerri Chandler - On the Run

??? - ???

Romanthony - Together

Blaze - Klubtrance

Omar S - Muggy Detroit Heat

Ali Berger - 09 Fusion

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Berlin can be a little crowded – that’s why it’s always exciting to see a DJ move through the ranks and cement their place amidst the melting pot.

ābnamā has been building a reputation – playing at parties around the city, some well known and others for those in the know.

Appearances at the likes of Buttons, Cocktail d’Amore and Body Language have helped to cement an identity as a fierce, fast paced selector with a unique style. It was at Body Language that this mix was recorded, a wild two hours of vinyl only madness which we can only imagine blew the roof off.

ābnamā is also involved in the running of queer party DUMP and formerly Climax. Originally from Tehran and now based in the German capital – we anticipate that you might be seeing a lot more from ābnamā over the coming years and judging by this mixtape… if you do you better dress to sweat.

ābnamā: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

When DJs and producers @eris-drew and @octoocta first met, they felt an instant connection that has only grown over the years. Kindred spirits in both music and life, the pair released their first split EP entitled Devotion in 2018, sharing the same artistic values that make their music deeply moving in all senses of the word. Their DJ sets, meanwhile, light up the dancefloor — their back to backs can be as bombastic and high-energy as they are personal and emotive, speaking to a healing force that seems to drive all of their work. 

In this episode, we discuss their b2bs, their joint tour and label, @T4TLUVNRG, and their collaborative project Alchemical Sisters — the latest addition to a cosmic world in full colour.


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Music: 
"Late Night Love" - Octo Octa (2023)
"My Body is Powerful" - Octo Octa (2019)
"Trans Love Vibration" - Eris Drew & Octo Octa (Eris Goes to Church)
"A Howling Wind" - Eris Drew (2021)

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AIR 058 / Eris Drew & Octo Octa

Melding psychedelic house, trance and techno with crackly charm, Naarm's @buttersessions imprint is raising the heat on dancefloors across Australia and beyond. Alongside a mix of tracks from its catalogue, Anisha Khemlani speaks to founders @sleepd about their community-building approach

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/sound-butter-sessions-sleep-d-interview-melbourne

Tracklist & interview

The Sound Of: Butter Sessions, mixed by Sleep D

Recording of Reptant's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2023.

TASCAM DR-40

Reptant (live) at Dekmantel Selectors 2023

Lena Willikens and Moopie at A Colourful Storm, Berlin

Rounding out the year with two and a half hours of perfectly weighted dream grooves, tech savvy-transcendence and heavenly vintage house music from a beacon of the deep dancefloor, Hannah D! 

@hld
@thespacebetweenus

Q. Hey Hannah, what inspiration did you draw upon when putting this mix together? Is there a sound, feeling, or time/place in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Hey Myles! Thank you so much for having me on, I’m over the moon to be a part of the series. This mix is a bit of an ode to my favourite time and place to DJ — sunset at a festival or doof in the bush. When the day turns to night is such a special time, especially in these settings, and I really wanted to try and emulate that feeling — starting out soft and building into something a bit euphoric.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your heart, or new or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment?

A. Yes actually! One that comes to mind is Dario - Sweet Love (Evolution Mix). I found it a few years ago and was obsessed with it but the record was so expensive on Discogs (currently $200!) and I couldn’t find it anywhere else so I kinda gave up on it. When you asked me to do this mix I decided to have another look for it and ended up being able to trade someone for a rip of the vinyl. So happy to finally play it!! Another special one is Kalle-M - This Place. My partner David actually found this and sent it to me a while ago and I love it so much, so shout out to Dave for that one :) and a final special mention for Blue Noise - Coldflow which is close to the end. It gives me goosebumps every time, so intensely emotional and I would be crying if I heard this on a dancefloor!

Q. I know you’ve had quite the busy year on the events front, hosting a number of different parties with great local and international DJs as part of the Luna Blessings and Send/Return collectives. What were some of your favourite moments from the year that was, and what projects are you looking forward to working on in 2024?

A. Thank you! It’s been a crazy year looking back and I’m so grateful to be a part of so many special parties. A moment that stands out was the Waxo Paradiso x Hope Street Radio party the other week, the vibes were so perfect all day. This year I’ve actually played quite a lot of b2b sets which has been so fun, and I’ve had the chance to play interstate a couple of times and in Europe which was amazing :) We’ve got a super stacked year ahead with both Luna Blessings and Send/Return which I can’t wait for! We’re hosting one of my favourite artists ever for Luna in January which we’ll announce very soon. I’m looking forward to more of all of the above in 2024!

MDC.291 Hannah D

Iconic Naarm/Melbourne duo @claywaddell & @vitamin_d_ aka Activator (@activator-546298935) bring their signature energetic housey breaks & bounce for a mid summer hoorah.

The charismatic duo have been popping up increasingly frequently across Melbourne lineups, and no one is complaining. With a positive, anthem like, trance tinged flavour, their style & charisma is always welcomed.

So happy to have them as part o the series, thank you Clay & Jaevin <3 <3 <3

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Animix One Hundred & Forty Six: Activator

Gabrielle Kwarteng covers for Shanti Celeste this month. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/shanticeleste/episodes/shanticeleste-4th-january-2024

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ISAbella is one of the leading figures of the Barcelona club scene, but her reach goes far beyond the DJ booth. A co-founder of celebrated LGBTQ+ party, platform and collective MARICAS, she’s become a veritable icon within the city’s queer community while carving out space for dancers of all stripes and backgrounds to find connection, both on and off the dancefloor.

https://www.instagram.com/bellasalmonella/

ISAbella @ The Lot Radio 01-06-2024

Monthly missives from a London club selector par excellence - expect anything from finger-on-the-pulse UK rap, to deep house and techno records, to jungle & UK funky.  
https://www.nts.live/shows/ok-williams/episodes/ok-williams-1st-february-2024

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LGBTQ techno, pervy & loving collective, platform and night.
Mother of @maricasrecords

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MARICAS

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