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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

Beyond the incredible venue, production, and beautiful collection of humans, there were three things that made set this extra special for me: opening the room to an empty dance floor, having the DJ booth in the center of the room, and playing the most original music I’ve played in a set. 

I rarely get to build a room from zero anymore, so I took great pleasure in playing records early on that are subtler, slowly building tension as people trickled into the venue. Having the booth in the center made it much easier for me to sense what the people sonically needed as the night progressed - we all were locked in for the last hour. 

I also blended the ambient room sounds with the mixer output capture the spirit of the night. You’ll hear the excitement of the crowd match the energy crescendo. When I listen to the set, it almost feels like I’m transported back to the party. 

It a very special gig, and I’m grateful to Robot Heart for having me play.

IG: @atishmusic
Soundcloud: @atish

Photo Credit: John Dill

[0:00:00] So Inagawa - Reminder [CABARET 2015]
[0:06:00] Dunn. - Clutch [Stay True Sounds 2023]
[0:12:00] Alejandro Mosso - Evolena [mosso 2023]
[0:16:00] E'mij - Love Is A Place (JC's Love Dub) [Ultra 2012]
[0:21:00] Audio Soul Project - Community 2007 (Peace Division Remix) [NRK 2007]
[0:23:00] Kohra - Akarshan [Qilla Records 2020]
[0:29:00] atish, Vridian - Instant Transmission (Boys Be Kko Yanagi Edit) [Manjumasi 2023]
[0:33:00] atish, Mark Slee - Chameleon (Andre Lodemann Remix) [Manjumasi 2018]
[0:39:00] Nhar - Eternal Thing [AZZUR 2020]
[0:45:00] Camea - I Dream of You [Bpitch 2013]
[0:51:00] atish - Every Day [Vivrant 2024]
[0:57:00] atish - Prateek [[demo]]
[1:03:00] atish - Birdland [[demo]]
[1:09:00] Russ Gabriel - The Multicoloured Mind [Rawax 2023]
[1:12:00] Axel Boman - Lucky Luke [AWAY 2023]
[1:16:00]
[1:21:00] Tom Zeta - Tundra [Druma 2023]
[1:27:00] fabian krooss - Whopper (atish Remix) [Manjumasi 2024]
[1:32:00] Polo (AR) - Nostalgia del Presente [Manjumasi 2024]
[1:39:00] atish - Kishore [[demo]]
[1:44:00] Kirik & Zone+ - Well well well [Uzvar 2023]
[1:48:00] Matrefakt - Trust [Sous Music 2022]
[1:54:00] Reboot - Silk [Snatch! Records 2023]
[1:59:00] Nick Curly - Find Out [8Bit 2022]
[2:04:00] Wild Dark - Where Did You Go [Bespoke Musik 2023]
[2:07:00] Catz 'n Dogz - Reincarnation [Pets Recordings 2023]
[2:12:00] SUCHI - Seher [Future Bounce 2022]
[2:16:00]

Atish - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 2023

Mark Slee AVfib Live Film on Robot Heart YouTube - 
 https://youtu.be/78fKtE8yZAQ?si=Zl0kY_7tVZA1cvLE

It was an absolute treat to perform this set at the Robot Heart residency. A fantastic space with excellent sound, closely situated to Burning Man's physical roots, celebrating a broad creative spectrum of music, lighting, and physical installation art — what's not to love? 

It was the perfect setting to debut this "A/Vfib Live" show. After 20+ years of making dance music and 10+ years working on LED art, the concept of a singular integrated performance of original audio-visual content had been slowly gathering steam in my mind. 

With this opportunity, the moment finally felt right. Huge gratitude to the whole Robot Heart team and the Defibrillator lighting crew for creating such a unique multi-media canvas to play on, for trusting me to explore new material, and for fostering so much creative development along the way. Special thanks to @shafferj for "seeing the light" many years ago and steadily encouraging this work ever since, from freezing our asses off shooting photos at night to developing supremely cozy butt-warming interior lighting environments.

@mcslee
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Tracklisting:
(00:00) A/Vfib Intro
(01:05) Echostream
(06:30) Silverbeak
(12:44) Nocturne Belle
(18:40) Grapeseed
(24:16) Seizoen
(29:19) Westvine
(34:37) Eiderdown
(40:02) Bitter Flower
(45:43) Velveteen
(51:00) Wormwood
(56:02) Cardamom

Photo Credit:  John Dill

Mark Slee A/Vfib Live - Robot Heart Residency - Oakland 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]

Record live at Never Sleep Again, Burning Man 2024

Atish | Never Sleep Again | Burning Man 2024

Making stuff up and pulling things apart? Seems to be the state of the world these days. But putting things together and deconstructing musical threads? Now I suppose that's what a DJ mix is all about.

(00:00) Nick Newman, M-Sol DEEP - Sacred Stars [M-Sol DEEP]
(06:46) Seb Wildblood - final lap [Beyond Rec]
(08:56) Padre, OE, Bar.ba - Holding Hands We're Feeling Power [Aterral]
(14:46) NODO - Round About Midnight [Seven Villas]
(18:28) Das SPEZIAL - What Does It All Mean (Matthew Herbert Remix) [SPEZIAL]
(22:57) Viken Arman - Vibrations (Mano Le Tough Remix) [Denature Records]
(28:56) Demuja - Let It Go [Aus Music]
(33:28) Discuji - Ephemeral Doubt (Hawthorne Edit) [Better On Foot]
(37:44) Haider Uppal - Chicago Bound feat. Frouzan [Nie Wieder Schlafen]
(43:08) Thomas Stieler - Thick Love (Frank Hellmond Remix) [Dreiton]
(48:36) Andre Lodemann - The Road Less Travelled [Best Works Records]
(55:20) Doubtingthomas, Rem Kina - E for Future Confusion [The promises]

Mark Slee - Fabrication: Unraveling [March 2025]

Fragrant as the flowers in bloom, fresh as the spring air. Time for a deep breath, here are some ambient explorations to guide the way.

(00:00) Nick Newman - Aurora (Ambient Version) [Seven Villas]
(02:56) Joseph Schiano di Lombo - À pas de loup [Circus Company]
(11:10) Joe Miller - Planet E Is Far Away (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep Explorations]
(17:22) Budakid - A Winter Night Sky [Mesh]
(19:32) Rival Consoles - Catherine [Erased Tapes]
(24:52) Awaken - The Vision (Ambient Version) [Seven Villas Voyage]
(29:20) Love Over Entropy - Dreamwalking [Something Happening Somewhere]
(34:17) Stelios Vassiloudis - Don't [Reflections]
(37:56) Ümit Han - Im Delirium [Kompakt]
(42:35) Serafim Tsotsonis - Arrival [SATYA]
(45:05) Braulio Lam, Cyparissus - Ganymede in Film Reel [Dragon's Eye Recordings]
(51:00) Sonmi451 - Inner Structure [Astral Industries]
(56:45) Arutani - Drops of Colorwater [Laut & Luise]

Mark Slee - Avril: En Fleurrisant [April 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]

Settling into the summer heat with some groovers. Here's hoping to put a little pep in your step and a soft touch of energy to float on, and on, and on.

(00:00) Vincent Casanova - Morning Light (Lawrence Remix) [Manjumasi]
(05:17) Cesare vs Disorder, Manuel De Lorenzi - All Day Long (White Off Remix) [Bamboleo]
(09:04) Thomas Stieler - Who Are You [SATYA]
(13:51) Floyd Lavine, Samuel Miller - Life [Afrikan Tales]
(17:38) Bar.ba - Pulpito [Monaberry]
(23:10) Lukea - Ximen (Daniel Meister Remix) [Evaporate 蒸發]
(28:13) N'Pot - Who Is the Poser [Chippy Chasers]
(32:15) Edmondson - Ladywell Limón [Noire & Blanche]
(36:17) Bar.ba - Memmerosso [Monaberry]
(42:04) Facta - SLoPE [Wisdom Teeth]
(46:06) YokoO, Haider Uppal - Held [SATYA]
(52:09) BAILE - Heaven in Time (Reworked) [House of Youth]
(56:34) Facta - settle [Wisdom Teeth]

Mark Slee - Ripple: Le Nénuphar [July 2025]

Sometimes the trick is just to wait for the bloom to make its way to you.

(00:00) Kyong Sono - Lost [Kamai Music]
(05:59) Sam Jaspersohn - Danse [Manjumasi]
(12:29) Martin Iveson - Pocket [Atjazz Record Company]
(13:31) Arutani - Dub Religion [Hoomidaas]
(18:28) Huxley - M%ND [Rekids]
(22:38) AVEM - 2009 [Ocultismo]
(27:19) Nick Newman - The Emperor [Loot Recordings]
(32:03) Bar.ba - Senzatempo [Moodmusic]
(38:18) Kyong Sono - Drøms [Kamai Music]
(46:22) Jepe - Flowrz [Sum Over Histories]
(52:02) Louis Baker - Keep On (Andre Lodemann Dub) [Best Works Records]
(56:42) Rival Consoles - If Not Now [Erased Tapes]


Buy Danse EP

Mark Slee - Dahlia: Pazienza [August 2025]

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]

Let it be known that them pears are not AI creations, but delightfully real sculptures encountered in the wild. Happy harvest to all.

(00:00) Parallelle, Sacks - Searching For The Groove [Folder]
(03:36) Shur-I-Kan, Juliet Mendoza - Unfold (Fred Everything Dream Dub) [Lazy Days Music]
(09:05) Martin Jarl - My Friend J (Pablo Bolivar Dream Dub) [Seven Villas]
(14:46) Mark Slee - Whirligig [Manjumasi]
(20:19) Carlo Gambino - What I Say  [Cyclic Records]
(25:13) Pedro Capelossi, Aeikus - Gravity (Zone+ Remix) [REFRACTION RECORDS]
(30:25) Heiko Laux, Steve Rachmad - Butalimbo [Kanzleramt]
(36:17) Wretla - Well, We Can't Go Back Now [all my thoughts]
(42:06) Michael Mayer - The Solution (Dave DK Mix) [Kompakt]
(49:11) Shiffer - Urban Legends [ICONYC]
(54:36) Nosaj Thing, Jacques Greene, Verses GT - Wan [LUCKYME.]
(56:35) Feater - Voco [Running Back]

Buy Whirligig

Mark Slee - Harvest: Nourish [November 2025]

Ionosphere EP

Buy & stream

Glade [Tantalum Records]

Eseym - Jaded

Manjumasi · Listed · Seven Villas · Cityfox
Kindisch · Everything Will Be OK · Cosmic Society
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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.

Mark Slee - Fabrication: Unraveling [March 2025]

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