A selection of deep, moody house music, tending towards the more soulful side of what I play. Nice and warm.

(00:00) MANQO - Faded [VOD]
(04:13) Yasin Hazim - Lost In Constantine (Mark Slee's Trouve Le Groove Mix) [Lips & Rhythm]
(10:03) Tomas Svensson, Jan Mir, Paul Sandberg - Cans & Coffee [URSL]
(14:48) Edmondson, Tour-Maubourg - Nite People (Edmondson Remix) [Noire & Blanche]
(19:50) Fiordland - Book of Shadows [Seven Villas]
(25:39) Weval - How You Feel (Night Version) [Technicolour]
(28:41) atish, Polo (AR) - Ultramar (YokoO Remix) [Manjumasi]
(35:34) Anja Schneider - Belize (Leafar Legov Sentimental Flashback RNB Dub) [Sous Music]
(42:11) Alex Albrecht pres. Melquíades - Aurora [Scissor & Thread]
(46:55) Dave DK - Don't Eat the Homies [Pampa Records]
(52:30) Aparde, Brecon - Ecstatic [With Bells Records]
(56:49) Alex Lustig - Thoughts of You [Alex Lustig]

Amber: Hearth

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Mark Slee - Amber: Hearth [September 2024]

Better late than never, they say. The tempos they are a-changin', and have been for a good little while now. Faster is the new slower. This mix is a groove trip up to 130bpm, territory I've not regularly played in since the turn-of-the-millenium heyday of progressive house. But this is by no means a nostalgia session. The tempo hits different these days, doesn't feel in a rush whatsoever, so kick back and take your time.

(00:00) Sebee, Casis - Open [Kindisch]
(05:10) Johannes Klingebiel - Tuesday's Coming [Sum Over Histories]
(11:32) Tibi Dabo - Moon Hike [KANN]
(17:51) Devv, Chiara Manchia - Tricky [Conceptual]
(24:31) Legit Trip - Wake Up (Daniel Meister Remix) [Conceptual]
(30:22) Haider Uppal - Less Vibrant [SATYA]
(35:54) Querry Veldt - The Metaphore [Pirka]
(40:26) Hame - Inner Rumors [Far Blue]
(45:09) Basti Pieper - I Love You (Christian Burkhardt Remix) [Herz ist Trumpf]
(52:47) Luis Leon, Unseener - Silent Starts (Tom VR Anthemix) [Manjumasi]


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Mark Slee - Cadence: Finding Pace [November 2024]

The full recording from my all night session at StereoBar in Montreal on the 8th of September for Les Beaux Dimanches. 

Returning home from my first Burning Man experience only a couple of days before, this night was an opportunity to channel and express a uniquely inspired energy. This week in the desert was many things, but more than anything it was an affirmation of the power of art and music. It deepened my gratitude to be participating in that and to have the chance to connect with people through music, especially in places like StereoBar. 

Getting to reunite with many friends with whom I had shared this BM  experience, as well as so many treasured Montreal friends and dancers was really special. It created a type of intimacy and togetherness that only happens when many things line up just right. 

The energy throughout the night was unforgettable.

I hope you enjoy 🙏🖤

Ðexter Crowe All Night Long @ StereoBar | Les Beaux Dimanches [08.09.24]

After last month's uptempo excursion, it's right back in the deep saddle for winter. Here's a mix that tries to combine a bit of shimmer with the gentle warmth of a cup of cocoa. Somehow ended up with more vocals than usual in here, so a winter whisper it is.

(00:00) Kuniyuki Takahashi, Jullian Gomes, Sio - Let Me Go (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Instrumental) [World Without End]
(06:56) Mano Le Tough - So (Extended Mix) [Passion Beat]
(11:44) Alex Lustig - Currents [Alex Lustig]
(14:39) Vincent Casanova - Oracle [VC]
(21:56) Salamanda - Homemade Jam (Tom VR Tech Trip Remix) [Wisdom Teeth]
(30:08) Wighnomy Brothers - My Gloomy Head (I Still Care for You) (Robag Wruhme Redit 2024) [Tulpa Ovi Records]
(34:58) Dougal Fox - Dance Of Time (Hermanez Remix) [Ray Of Light Records]
(41:10) Kyong Sono - HEAD [Betonstrand]
(48:29) Johannes Klingebiel - Bittersweet [Sum Over Histories]
(53:39) Shannon Davin - Motown Duet [spclnch]

Mark Slee - Cocoa: Winter Whisper [December 2024]

Tracklist:

Technasia - Music To Watch The City Lights Late At Night 
R/K - Desired Spring
Martinou - Better Place 
Evigt Mörker - Kilsbergen
Pablo Tarno - Odyssey
Planetary Assault Systems - Sleeping Sin Seemless
DJ Linus - Who Stole the Soul 
Hame - Us
Loidis - A Parade 
Cab Drivers - Backside 50
Tryst & Vovian - Forest Bathing In Busan (Alex Albrecht Remix)
Seafoam - Forge
dirty4mat - Sequence Debris (Dust Yard remix)
Traumer - Don't Stahp
Beatkilla Feat Kevin Yost & Peter Funk - Not Long Ago 
Lis Sarroca - Breaks Reminder 
Harold Heath - Control (Sendos Fuera Remix)
O.Deutschmann - Ninho Das Aguias
Janeret - Kan 
S.A.M. - Dive 
LT - Disc Trail  
Evigt Mörker - Sol som får tidens hjul att stå stilla
Martinou - Expanding
Spruce - Catch The Sun (Markus Guentner Remix)

Playing Music To A Wall #7

POWELSTAD EP - Out Jan 31st, 2025
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Bespoke Musik follows up their acclaimed VA: Volume One with Powelstad, an EP that is equal parts groove and storytelling, courtesy of longtime collaborators (and borderline telepathic duo) Powel and Christian Voldstad. 

The story began in 2015 at Brooklyn’s Lot 45, where Powel dazzled on the decks and a young Christian Voldstad warmed up the crowd, proving that even scrappy openers can steal hearts. Nearly a decade of countless B2B sets, Burning Man, Berlin, and beyond, the two have fine-tuned their chemistry and along the way, listeners coined the name “Powelstad”.  

Powelstad EP is the result of more than a year of collaborative sessions in Powel’s Berlin studio. It’s a concise expression of both artists' shared musical tastes, incorporating hardware synthesizers and recorded organic instruments. Rounding things out is a stunning remix by Samihe of Minds Alike Records—because perfection always needs a cherry on top.  

Bespoke Musik is proud to finally release the shared production output from some of our favorite family members. Powelstad is not just quality house music; it’s a vibe, a journey, and a gentle reminder to stretch before you hit the dancefloor. Out Jan 31st, 2025 on Bespoke Musik—don’t sleep on it.

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Bespoke Musik Radio 219 : Powelstad

Last month's guest mix was in the sunset, this month we take a turn for the darker. Bit more of an edge on these selections, tension in the melodies with some sharper tones.

(00:00) Tomas Svensson, Jan Mir, Paul Sandberg - Cans & Coffee (Frivolous Remix) [URSL]
(05:20) youANDme, Black Soda - Believe (Moodorama Remix) [Compost]
(10:14) Laroz - Samueka (Yuvèe Remix) [Magician On Duty]
(16:05) Milam - Radient North (Cioz Remix) [Family Piknik Music]
(22:38) Tom Baker - Madeleine (Extended Mix) [Stone Seed]
(29:43) Polygonia - Eyes Between Letters [Mule Musiq]
(35:37) Odagled - Wheels and Waves [Magician On Duty]
(41:22) Mark Slee - Eiderdown (Arutani Remix) [Manjumasi]
(46:24) Baltes - Where You Are [Betonstrand]
(51:45) Floating Points - Ocotillo [Ninja Tune]

Mark Slee - Nightshade: Groundswell [February 2025]

Temple drift

Temple Drift

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[RAM04] A new remix compilation where deep tech and minimalism merge into energetic, precisely crafted sonic landscapes. Each track is a finely tuned rhythm, rich with deep tonal textures and expertly polished details. This release showcases modern sound artistry from around the globe, where energy and style combine to create a unique atmosphere for true genre enthusiasts. Dive into a world where every composition tells a story of movement and musical perfection.

PREMIERE: Monaks - Show Up (FRAXA Brooken Remix) [RAM04]

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Powel @ Desert Hut Podcast Series [ Chapter XLIII ]

Manjumasi · Listed · Seven Villas · Cityfox
Kindisch · Everything Will Be OK · Cosmic Society
Booking: gunita@listedbookings.com
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Intricate grooves, dreamy textures, playful whimsical bounce. Over the course of an electronic music obsession more than 20 years strong, Mark Slee has evolved a deep musical style that reflects a unique personality, blending intuition and introspection with a methodical approach to production and curation.

Fully committed to digging the troves of modern dance music, Slee aims to uncover releases that stand out. His monthly mix show on Proton Radio showcases his discoveries, with over 100 mixes presented in the past decade. In 2016, Slee joined forces with musical partner Atish to form the label Manjumasi. Debuting with his own Nocturne Belle EP, Manjumasi celebrates quirky dance music that explores new territory without forgetting the dance floor. Beyond Manjumasi, Slee's original productions and remixes have been released on such imprints as Cityfox, Seven Villas, Kindisch, Everything Will Be OK, Sound Avenue, Lost Diaries, Cosmic Society, Magician On Duty, Nugget, Where the Heart Is, Proton Music, and more. In addition to regular appearances on his San Francisco home turf, Slee's style has earned him DJ sets in notable locales, such as Kater Blau and Sisyphos in Berlin, Cityfox in New York, and Robot Heart.

Since 2016 Slee has also been developing immersive, spatial audio-visual production tools for systems of up to 32 channels via Envelop. Notable live performances with Envelop include MUTEK.SF and FORM Arcosanti.