FREQ of the week! A studio-head in the true sense of the word, YokoO’s last 20 years have seen him master house music in all its deepest forms. With a prolific and impressive discography, YokoO has made his mark on noteworthy labels to date with original releases and a back- catalogue of strong remixes.

He’s turned the heads of many a label boss from Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Matthew Dekay, Lee Burridge, MANDY, as well as racked up plays from a broad spectrum of industry reference artists. YokoO’s music has proven time and time again it can reach the record bags of the DJing elite in every continent.

His most recent notable projects Pachamama and Euneirophrenia anticipated the evolution behind the January ’21 release of his latest EP Jivanmuktih on Crosstown Rebels’ offshoot Rebellion. 2021 marks for YokoO the re-birth into a significant new chapter of his career as a producer, with a matured musical intuition charged with seductive blends of eclectic, deep, minimal and hypnotic house grooves.

Like a mantra vibrating beat by beat, his music abides only to his deepest meditative intuition and revolves around the creation of unbound free flowing states of creativity echoing in stillness a deep connection to nature where every subtle detail counts for rich in artistic expression and depth.
“I am committed to the Truth”. With these words, DJ YokoO explains how he draws inspiration from his Yoga practice and the Yamas as he prepares for the launch of his new label SATYA, a project that signifies the maturing into a state of unbridled surrender to the craft. With SATYA, he intends to support and represent artists who embrace creativity as a non-compromising act devoid of any expectation.

His constant evolution as a human being plays hand in hand with the authenticity of his creative process, committed to releasing unpredictable sounds that never fail to communicate, connect and move.
Between gigs, you’ll find YokoO producing in his home-build studio in Lisbon or saluting the sun somewhere in Mexico.

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Existing between liminal & ethereal, eternally becoming love.

 "Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife." ~ K. Gibran

Gibran, in this lyrical line, elevates music beyond mere entertainment. He sees it as a bridge to our own souls, a "language of the spirit" that unlocks life's hidden meaning. Imagine music not as notes on a page, but as a secret code pulsating through the universe, waiting to be deciphered.

When we truly listen, with our hearts open and minds quiet, music acts as a key. It unlocks the "secret of life," revealing a profound truth beyond words – a sense of connection, purpose, and belonging. This isn't about intellectual understanding, but an emotional awakening, a deep resonance with the rhythms of existence itself.

The result? Music, Gibran suggests, becomes a balm for the soul, a weapon against conflict. It washes away anxieties, soothes wounded emotions, and replaces them with "peace." In its unifying embrace, music transcends differences, dissolving the "strife" that divides us and fostering a sense of shared humanity.

This isn't to say music erases all hardship. But it offers a sanctuary, a temporary escape from the world's turmoil. It allows us to pause, to reconnect with our inner selves, and to find the resilience to face life's challenges with renewed strength and a heart brimming with peace.

So, the next time you hear music, listen not just with your ears, but with your soul. Let it wash over you, unlock its secrets, and experience the joy, the unity, and the profound peace it offers. Remember, music isn't just a beautiful sound – it's a language of the spirit, speaking directly to the deepest parts of our being. ♡

Resident DJ at @reflecttheglow. 

Xander AKA Samadhi Flow is an underground aficionado, exploring the deepest corners of global music landscapes. With an intoxicating & seductive blend of multicultural downtempo, house, organic house, deep house, melodic techno, and deep/minimal tech, Xander's selections are a provocative journey into the realms of emotive and hypnotic sound. He seamlessly intertwines dreamy melodies with a deep groove, ensuring rhythmic diversity at every turn.

Embark on a voyage across hemispheres as Xander curates sets featuring producers who fuse traditional folk music, organic instruments, and tribal rhythms with electronic beats. His music carries an introspective edge, narrating stories that resonate with the soul - inviting listeners to lose themselves in tales woven within the melodies.

As a resident of Reflect, the pioneering and community-driven deep house collective in Seattle, Xander has honed his sound while actively contributing to the burgeoning deep house scene in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Beyond the DJ booth, Xander's dedication extends to the realms of embodiment. When he's not on the decks, you might find him teaching yoga or hosting intimate tea parties at his pop-up tea lounge. Embracing the power of music, movement, and connection, Xander is fiercely committed to fostering immersive experiences within the dance scene & creating transformative experiences where mind, body, and music become one, and where individuality and community converge.

"If architecture is frozen music, then music must be liquid architecture."
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The ability to ask beautiful questions, often in very unbeautiful moments, is one of the great disciplines of a human life. And a beautiful question starts to shape your identity as much by asking it as it does by having it answered. You just have to keep asking. 
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