Groovy Jazz, etc #8

Space Ghost has been hard at it for over a decade. The Oakland-based producer and DJ, real name Sudi Wachspress, also shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Favouring the long player format, he's already got over 10 albums under his belt compared to a handful of EPs, and has struck up a fruitful relationship with Tartelet Records, the home of several of his musings, as well as reputed imprints like PPU and Apron.

His latest album, Private Paradise, is a tribute to Sea Ranch on the Northern California coast, a place he and his partner spent some time secluded from the outside world. A collection of deep, restorative ambient, downtempo and house, it marks his debut on DJ D.Dee's Pacific Rhythm imprint, a perfect home for Space Ghost's breezy productions.

Just like his own output, his mixes are full of tranquil atmospheres, lush pads and gentle drums, which are the sounds that form the basis of his mix for us today. Perfect for long drives, sun-soaked early morning or, as Space Ghost recommends, in a hot tub or somewhere with a nice view, this hour and a half of music is guaranteed to whisk you away to another plain...

Space Ghost: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

There are perhaps no better ears for melody in the Detroit techno canon than those belonging to John Beltran. Born just outside the city in nearby Lansing, Michigan, Beltran cut his teeth in the early '90s, releasing on a who's who of impressive '90s dance music stables like R&S, and Damon Booker's shortlived Sinewave Records. 

Beltran's typical sound floats somewhere above the robotic groove of Detroit. The mechanic pulse of drum machines are subdued or forgone entirely in favour of delicate and complex rolling melodies, edging towards new age music in moments - it's no surprise - Beltran is an avid fan of the genre. 

Two hours of placid angles from Detroit's master of melody - selected by NTS.  
https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-john-beltran-19th-january-2024

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Tracklist

1.	Lloyd McNeill - Tanner Blue
2.	Jeremy Steig - Alias
3.	Herbie Mann - B.N. Blues
4.	Fridge - Curdle
5.	Piero Umiliani - Atmosphere
6.	Formula 7 - Bonita
7.	Roland Kirk Rahsaan - Serenade to a Cuckoo
8.	Erimaj - Plants
9.	Jonny Greenwood - Apreggi
10.	user09081994 - unreleased
11.	lee (asano+ryuhei) - zazu
12.	Atmo of a Footballmatch in Berlin

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NTS Apron Show w/ Special Guest Jeyon - 16th April 2025

Avant-garde musician, politician, performance artist, and model Hayden Pedigo crafts another guest show for NTS, in celebration of his new maximalist instrumental record, ‘I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away’.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/hayden-pedigo-10th-june-2025

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Drifting into a new day with Maria Somerville, live from Ireland's wild west coast.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/early-bird-show-maria-somerville/episodes/early-bird-show-maria-somerville-8th-july-2025

The Early Bird Show w/ Maria Somerville & Brad Urman 080725

Healing and restorative sonic transmissions for all beings. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/the-cosmic-tones-research-trio/episodes/the-cosmic-tones-research-trio-29th-july-2025

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Our latest sonic meditations and inspirations.

afrodisiac & Ra-min @ Kiosk Radio 26.08.2025

for you and me 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/cold-pizza/episodes/cold-pizza-28th-august-2025

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MOBBS chopping up whatever he finds 

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Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/mobbs/episodes/mobbs-12th-september-2025

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T. Yokota - Samba De Orfeu

Many Shades of Blue

Where It's At

Stan "The Man" Turrentine

Let's Groove

Trees, Grass and Things

Moving Up

Bitter Acid

More Bread

Hard Mother Blues

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