Loot Radio 032: Mark Slee

Our guest on the show this month is Mark Slee. Intricate grooves, dreamy textures and a playful whimsical bounce is how his sound is often described. 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.
  
His original productions and remixes have been released on labels such as Cityfox, Lost Diaries, Where The Heart Is and more. Keep a lookout, we’ll be featuring something from him later this year on Loot Recordings. His sound has earned him DJ sets in notable clubs such as Kater Blau and Sisyphos in Berlin and the infamous Robot Heart among many others.
  
Let’s turn up the volume and get lost in the music together. This is Mark Slee on Loot Radio. Here we go!
 
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Loot Radio 032: Mark Slee

A fairytale themed evening in the woods in Northern California, amidst an open minded group of creatives. 

We enjoyed the opportunity to explore musically beyond some of the normal dance floor and venue constraints.

T.S. Eliot leads us off with a excerpted reading from the Dry Salvages... and off on our adventure we go.

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Sense When is a creative trust, formed between John Dill and Justin Shaffer to explore the intersections of time and space via music, art, and deliberate experiences.

We make art, and curate and support like minded artists.

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WE BEGIN OUR JOURNEY HERE WITH
001

https://soundcloud.com/johndill
https://soundcloud.com/shafferj

https://www.sensewhen.com

001 / John Dill b2b Justin Shaffer - TTITW - June 2023

Direct links to artist profiles:

SC: https://soundcloud.com/kora-musique
IG: www.instagram.com/koramusique/

SMS018 - Kora

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]

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]

A fluttering flight for the start of summer. Grounded in groove, bouncing between a bit of breaks, meandering amongst the melodies.

(00:00) Blomfelt & Narby - Ajoie4eva [Mesh]
(03:25) Eletun Selona - Ins [Sewer Sender]
(08:00) Drtinieblas - Politically Incorrect [Conceptual]
(13:05) YokoO - I Look At You [SATYA]
(19:41) Rino - Limerence Leaf [all my thoughts]
(22:28) Magdalena Bay - Vampire In The Corner (Tom VR Edit) [Tom VR]
(26:09) Information Ghetto - Mouser [GOODRO DIGITAL]
(29:43) Luís Bravo - Mindscape (Dovim Remix) [REFRACTION]
(35:03) Kasey Taylor, Gai Barone - Passing Over the Clouds feat. Wilma (AU) [Meanwhile]
(41:54) Nosaj Thing, Jacques Greene - Unknown [LUCKYME.]
(45:12) Kenoa - Bliss Loop [SATYA]
(52:26) Rival Consoles - Jupiter [Erased Tapes]
(56:14) Alighted - Tree 2 [Wandering Astray]

Mark Slee - June: Papillon [June 2025]

Recorded at Rūmu in Lisbon end April 2025

Download EP:
https://satyarecs.bandcamp.com/album/satyadgtl022-held

Tracklist:
1. Silat Beksi - Wacky
2. Unknown Artist - Storyteller
3. Silat Beksi - I See You
4. Kondo & Mhrrmv - Rendez Vous
5. Gluten People - Gluten People
6. Electricano - Clarity
7. Dragusanu - Any (Electricano Remix)
8. Gluten People - I’ll Tell You A Secret
9. Dubspeeka - Bully
10. Barac - There Is Something Waiting For Us
11. The Escapologist - The Energy
12. Celeda - Music Is The Anwswer (Electricano Remix)
13. JUST2 - Unlimited
14. David Gtronic & Reboot - Mind Games
15. Joeski - EXTASY
16. Shlomi Aber - New York Dream (Alix Alvarez Remix)
17. Layo & Bushwacka! - Born In The Backwoods (Hector Remix)
18. Mahony, Floog - Nu Mai (The Martinez Brothers Remix)
19. Jona - Rise
20. Unknown Artist - Under Control
21. Arapu - Take It Deep Down
22. Kraftwerk - Pocket Calculator (Electricano Remix)
23. Hannah Holland - Roller
24. Hermanez - Away From Me
25. Demian Muller, Andre B - Boogie Nights
26. Michael James - 5am Bass
27. Hermanez - SFD015
28. Giuliano Lomonte - Where Are You Now
29. Gene On Earth - Fan Man
30. Michael James - Together
31. Arapu - In The Disco
32. Mood II Swing, John Ci - Do It Your Way
33. Willie Graff, Tuccillo - Give You Up
34. Mihai Pol - Bip Bip
35. Abdulla Faitruna - Curry (Toly Remix)
36. UserUNKNWN & Soyro - Inside (Silat Beksi Remix)
37. Silat Beksi & Fedo - Try Me Luck
38. Electricano - Mysterious Sign
39. Lee Jones - Yoyo
40. Lizz - Future
41. Unisson - Metanoia Sprint (Silat Beksi Remix)
42. Josh Wink - Superfreak
43. Iskra - Escape The Slee
44. Lb Honne -Sky Funk

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Shorter days, longer nights, deeper colors.

(00:00) Sam Jaspersohn - Danse (Bar.ba & Padre Remix) [Manjumasi]
(05:07) Kondo, Mhrrmv - Rendez Vous [SATYA]
(09:28) Daniel Bortz - Morning [Permanent Vacation]
(14:04) Instead - Looney Tunes (Nicolas Duvoisin Remix) [Fantastic Friends Recordings]
(19:42) PTTY, doradice. - Vela Two  [Mole Music]
(25:36) Arutani - Same Materials [LOKD]
(30:52) dop, Wareika - Late Night Swim (Crihan Remix) [Live At Robert Johnson]
(36:59) M O N I T O R S - Les Beaux Dimanches [Husa Sounds]
(42:45) Dorisburg - Helande Skulptur [Aniara Recordings]
(48:53) AVEM - Guard [fernab]
(58:24) Nosaj Thing, Jacques Greene - Fragment [LUCKYME.]

Mark Slee - Autumn: Burn [October 2025]

CRAZYSOUND for you while you're driving with joince

Electrofun

Our 50th NOWN release is a collection of selected tracks from previous years.

reNOWNed

No Distance

Annett Gapstream - No Distance (Original Mix)

Afro House Mix 2025  |  Portland  Edition | Vastel

Afro House – Portland blends tribal rhythm with the warm glow of a Pacific Northwest sunset.
This golden-hour set moves through bridges, riverfronts, art districts, and forest edges — capturing the soul of a city where creativity, nature, and nightlife collide.

Expect deep grooves, earthy percussion, glowing synths, and an energetic, uplifting flow designed for rooftop sessions, summer gatherings, and open-air dance moments.
It’s Portland’s heartbeat in Afro House form — warm, organic, driving, and alive.

🎧 Feel the rhythm rise with the skyline.

Experience the Afro House City Series — Portland edition.

Official Website

Stumptown Soul

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.