MEOKO Podcast Series

Romanian groovy master Mihai Popoviciu has been delivering slick melodic rollers for over a decade, making a standout DJ and producer when it comes to deep grooves, crisp precision, and dreamy synths. Over the years he had the chance to perform on some of the world's biggest spots including Berghain and Watergate in Berlin, London's iconic Fabric and Egg, D-Edge in São Paulo, and the infamous DC-10 in Ibiza, always bringing his infectious grooves with class and energy. As a producer, he's being relentless in the studio and his tracks have been released on top-notch labels like Get Physical, Bondage, NO ART, Poker Flat, Bedrock, and of course his own Cyclic Records - the place where he feels free to let magic rhythms fly over the imaginations.

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Framed Realities

MEOKO Podcast Series | Mihai Popoviciu

Next up to the plate we welcome BMW. The trio includes the one and only Christian Burkhardt as well as Meat & Chris Wood. Whose compatibility behind the decks is evident.

This mix effortlessly flows through from track getting your Friday with plenty of groove to get you moving.

Sit back, hold on tight and enjoy.

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Follow Chris Wood: https://soundcloud.com/chriswood

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MEOKO Podcast Series | BMW (Christian Burkhardt + Meat + Chris Wood) (#306)

Kaitaro is back with a hour long live set! The Japanese DJ, now based in Berlin, brings decade of experience that translates directly into the smooth transitions of this set. Giving us buzzing electronic energy that builds into a synthy dream. Trickling in and out with liquidy drops, the tempo remains steady throughout with electric and spacy twists. Perfectly melding the bassline with dreamy keys to create a mesmerizing atmosphere.

Since 2007, Kaitaro only performs live, continuously pushing the boundaries of producing original content.

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MEOKO Podcast Series | Kaitaro (live) (#307)

Immersed in a vast fairytale land on the border between reality and fantasy - but more pendants by the latter side - Bulgaria's finest "Wake Up Stran-Jah Festival" is about to take place, again, 6-9 August. Staying true to its roots, it aims to promote the finest local talents alongside internationally renowned names, giving life to what could be more defined as an experience, rather than just a festival. In fact, Wake Up Stran-Jah is now a good reason to visit Bulgaria if you are looking for an off-kilter raving effort, as days, beats, and minds will blend together, generating one-of-a-kind energy that leaves a mark and keeps you charged for a good few months.

Today, we bring you three hours from a loooong 14-hour session recorded at a home gathering in Berlin during April 2020 by Laylla Dane – one of the country’s finest DJ exports and head of the festival – plus fellow Bulgarian talents Bosha and Garo, all together for a mind-blowing b2b2b session to celebrate the birthdays of Laylla and Bosha.

Despite being recorded in an intimate homemade situation, this mix will instantly bring you right in the middle of Wake Up Stran-Jah Festival, into a colorful crowd and a spectacular location, two essential ingredients that create an atmosphere that could be described with a single word - utopia.

Wake Up Stran-Jah 2021 | 6-9 August | Varvara, Burgas, Bulgaria

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Read More Preview: https://meoko.net/wake-up-stran-jah-returns-with-3-day-lineup/

Visit WUS 2021

MEOKO x Wake Up Stran-Jah Festival - Exclusive Podcast Series | Laylla Dane b2b Bosha b2b Garo

All the way from Sydney Australia, Litmus (PIV/NOART) joins our mix series with an exclusive 1-hour mix that only features unreleased productions from Litmus himself. Despite the young age, the Greek talent got the attention of none other than Enzo Siragusa who mentioned him among six artists to watch in the near future. His groovy energetic sound spreads funky vibes all over the place, alternating the pace with deeper and stripped back house sounds. And if you're looking for the ultimate dancefloor happy weapon, don't miss his BOOGIE TOOLS edits, exclusively available on his Bandcamp channel.

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/litmus303

MEOKO Podcast Series | Litmus (100% unreleased own productions)

It’s not every day you get almost 200 minutes of rolling fat beats, shimmering synths, and fairytale atmospheres; that’s why we consider ourselves fortunate to have Romanian master Floog just for us for a very special live set. You may know him as George G, as he’s also one-third of the Premiesku powerhouse trio, or for his nasty dancefloor killer edits alongside fellow-Romanian Mahony, but what really matters is to open the doors of your heart to his unique sound and get ready to dive into a swirl of 100% own productions from the one and only Floog.

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/floog-music

MEOKO Podcast Series | Floog (live) - 100% own productions (#308)

Class '92, Argentinian finest export Nacho Bolognani has been around for almost a decade, slowly but surely gaining a spot into the South Americas scene. As the years passed, the BPM has increased, and the slow, mellow beats have given way to faster and more energetic grooves, that have accordingly found their home on labels such as Tamango Records, Sanity, and Fun Records among others. The Cordoba-born DJ and producer is now ready to jump on the bandwagon, and here you can clearly hear why - as Nacho gives us a glimpse of what he's been working on with a mighty 1-hour mix that features unreleased tracks only. Vamos!

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nacho-bolognani

MEOKO Podcast Series | Nacho Bolognani (100% unreleased own productions)

If you’ve ever encountered that feeling of being hit by some raw, booming, harsh energy that grounded you in the present moment, chances are you’ve crossed paths with one of Funk E’s sounds. After having him on our radar for since ever, we're very pleased to have one of the true Romanian veterans on board, as Laurentiu finally joins our mix series with an exclusive 1-hour mix. His eclectic and particular style fuses the microhouse vibrations from his hometown with an easy-to-dance-to approach that he's probably inherited on Ibiza, absorbing sounds and aromas from the unique White Island. With releases on labels such as Adult Only, Raum…musik, Pleasure Zone, and The Rabbit Hole to name a few, Funk E's productions got into every DJ bag (or USB stick), and founding his label Great Empty Circle in 2015 was just a matter of time, reserving this last exclusively for his tunes, also under Bhikkhu and Marvin Gain aliases.

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MEOKO Podcast Series | Funk E

It’s not often you have something to do with a living legend. A symbol, a name that evokes sounds, feelings, and pleasant moments. All this, and even more, it’s what Mathew Jonson represents. The Berlin-based eclectic artist really is one of a kind. With a recognizable classic background, his music offers a rare fusion of populist intensities and nuanced musicality, always managing to keep the dancefloor busy while making the listener’s mind free to dive into all the facets that electronic music allows to explore. He’s responsible for some of the most iconic masterpieces of the last two decades, including “Marionette”, “Typerope”, and “Pannacotta”, tracks that have transcended the mere club use, later becoming anthems for thousands of ravers all over the world. A relentless work in the studio has led him to develop his iconic live set that sometimes also features his wife Isis on the vocals, adding a special intimate touch to an already incredible effort.

Remarking his return to Caprices Festival, we’re pleased to share with you some words we recently exchanged, suggesting you read the interview with an exclusive mix that Mathew himself prepared for us.

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Read his interview on meoko.net
https://meoko.net/mathew-jonson-309-caprices-festival-2021/

Read the Interview

MEOKO x Caprices Festival 2021 - Exclusive Podcast Series | Mathew Jonson (#309)

French powerhouse trio of Automatic Writing finally joins our mix series displaying their boundless love for electronic music and everything in between. After having previously been onboard for our Live Moments series, now former members Jacan & Guillermo Jamas are joined by Darween to complete the trio, making of them paladins - or should we say musketeers - of the house nation. Their sound, which is perfectly reflected on the self-titled imprint, merges edgy minimal sounds with retro-house vibes and deep sonorities, embracing any side of the limitless electronic panorama. 

For this reason, don't miss their next appointment in Paris next week, where the trio part of Reciproc Agency, will host none other than Margaret Dygas and Lamache, making that night one for the books: Read more here: https://meoko.net/automatic-writing-w-margaret-dygas-lamache/

5th Nov in Paris

MEOKO Podcast Series | Automatic Writing

Another promising Bucharest-based project is the latest in our podcast series, as the Los Bastoneros (RE.FACE, Organic Society) trio is ready to take you on a trip with a stunning 2-hours mix. Their sound provides a hefty dancefloor experience, letting dreamscape atmospheres and twisted fairytale textures get swept away by gunpowder basslines and mighty grooves. It was precisely their stunning efforts in the studio to have introduced them to the big audience, getting positive feedback and support from fellow-Romanian artists like Priku, Mihai Pol, Dan Andrei, Suciu, and many more. Their debut MEOKO mix is nothing but an incredible journey, made even more incredible by the fact that all the tracks are secret own unreleased weapons from the guys themselves. Come on board, let's go!

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/losbastoneros

MEOKO Podcast Series | Los Bastoneros (100% unreleased own productions)

Ahead of his imminent London performance with the RAWSTREET collective on the 27th of November in London, Romanian relentless groover Direkt joins our mix series providing 2+ hours of rolling intricated microhouse grooves. The Bucharest based DJ and producer is not a new face in the underground house and minimal panorama, as his consistent work in the studio led him on landing on labels such as Priku's Atipic, curtea veche, Botanic Minds, and Subtle among many others. His meticulously crafted grooves often times evoke remote places, relying on modular drums, and dazzled synths for an exciting sonic experience. That's why we suggest you not miss his next show alongside Iuly.B for a night full of hefty dancefloor pleasures.

Read more: https://meoko.net/rawstreet-launches-event-series-w-direkt-luly-b/

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rawstreet

RAWSTREET

MEOKO x RAWSTREET - Exclusive Podcast Series | Direkt

Hailing from the distant Sydney, groove surfer Venda is one of the most prominent names in the lively and ever-growing minimal Australian minimal scene. His fast skipping dubby rhythms along with catchy and gloomy twisted atmospheres, and on-point basslines made him land on rising labels like OLO Records, Unic, and Modeight to name a few, with his tracks being played by most of Romania's finest. He now joins our mix series bringing all his typical sounds into a flawless 90 minutes journey to delight your ears and feet.

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on Soundclou: https://soundcloud.com/venda

MEOKO Podcast Series | Venda

Romanian DJ and producer Octave is responsible for several ro-minimal jams over the last couple of years, both under his name and many unknown artist aliases. His productions oftentimes feature tight grooves, ethnic sounds, and gloomy basslines and many of these have found a home on his own labels/projects including Resonance and Need Of Sound. The Netherland-based artist has lately also started a series of successful collaborations with veterans like Nima Gorji and Christian Burkhardt, giving life to some serious driving tunes that you can hear now on this exclusive mix which only features own productions and collaborations. Enjoy the ride!

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/octavee

Octave on Bandcamp

MEOKO Podcast Series | Octave (100% own productions & collaborations)

We get close to the end of another weird year, a period made of uncertainties and difficulties, in which, however, we always find a point of reference: the music. Christmas is here and Santa has decided that the time has come to throw one more mix, and this one is a very special one. After 7 years from his first appearance on the channel, we welcome back MEOKO’s favourite Sepp.

The Bucharest-based groover has been on a roll since then, revealing himself to be one of the most prolific producers and DJs out there, pouring all his infectious full-bodied grooves on countless vinyl and digital releases. His sound, broad, hypnotic, rolling, and always with a pinch of local folklore, has resonated throughout the world between big festival stage and cosy kitchen intimate parties throughout, becoming a staple of every dance enthusiast.

Today, we share 70+ minutes of nothing but Sepp vibes, wishing you groovy holidays and a happy new year.

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sepp_music

MEOKO Podcast Series | Sepp (#310)

Liverpool's upcoming talent Ben Jones is next on our mix series with a 60 minutes ride among fast skipping grooves, undulating synths, and majestic basslines. The London-based DJ, producer, and BEFORE Records label owner caught our attention thanks to his meticulously crafted raw-sounding productions, and his tracks have been spun also by heavyweights like Enzo Siragusa (who welcomed him into the LOCUS gang), SIT, and NuZau to name a few. Rightly influenced by UK underground vibes, Ben's mission is to showcase some nasty minimal pumping beats via his label and his mix is all about this... Jump into the groove!

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/benjonesmusic1

MEOKO Podcast Series | Ben Jones

SUNRISE rising affiliate Lumieux is ready to bring to your ears an hour and a half of exquisite authentic Romanian flavours. His tight n' sexy grooves dive deep into the spectrum, finding a way to emerge with class and elegance thanks to twisted jazzy sounds, modular tricks and compelling drum patterns. Lumieux's grooves have found a home on labels such as Dissonant, Miden (coming soon), Subtil, Antrakt, Why So Series, Sintope, and UVAR just to name a few, leading the Slatina-born artist to play at popular parties in Europe including Sunwaves, Waha, Goosebumps and Stump (London), and Meduza. Let the journey begin: follow the itinerary.

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lumieux

MEOKO Podcast Series | Lumieux (100% own productions)

Setting up the mood for the Arupa showcase, taking place in a secret London warehouse on Saturday the 12th of March, the Stump Resident, Chrissy Hope lets us in on an idea of what is about to go down during the 24-hour marathon alongside A-Bril, Carlos Ryan, Denis Andreev, Jonas Hassan, Leanca, Kyle & Sam and Vadim Oslov. 

Chrissy started his musical journey as a resident for Rhythmatic in 2014. Fast forward to 2016, his deep rolling grooves secured him another residency at one of London’s most popular events Stump. The London-based Producer & Dj serves raw sounds through this mix, with a focus on percussive sonorities, dubby atmospheres, and a patiently-built groove, making for the perfect glimpse of a promising showcase.

Catch Chrissy on 12/03 at Arupa 24-Hour Rave
tickets: https://ra.co/events/1494046

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chris_hope

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/arupamusic

Tickets for 12/03

MEOKO x Arupa Music - Exclusive Podcast Series | Chrissy Hope

Berlin-based producer and DJ, Snad, takes control of our mix series with almost 2 hours of unreleased works from old and new projects, including numerous collaborations with Wareika and Boronas, with whom he forms the trio "Mothership", Garrett David, as well as solo cuts under "Snad", and his new high-octane alias "Spandrel", rich enough to quench a groover's thirst! Having trotted around the globe, from Goa to Chicago all the way to Berlin, the bounce on Snad's tunes is best described as a never-ending motion. Deriving his influences from as many musical backgrounds and real-world experiences as he could meet, this mix session beautifully carries a taste of Snad's previous and upcoming ventures.

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MEOKO Podcast Series | Snad (100% own productions & collaborations)

After over four years since their first appearance on our channel, the marvelous SIT duo returns with a 90 minutes sound immersion recorded at Grădina Monteoru a few weeks ago to give us a glimpse of what to expect during Week 2 of the incoming Caprices Festival.

Constantly evolving throughout the years, their work in pairs and as solo acts has now reached the ears and feet of thousands of dancers all around the world, making SIT one of the most acclaimed acts around. Characterized by a minimal-oriented background, Cristi Cons and Vlad Caia have continued nonstop to explore the sound boundaries, now smoothly surfing on more fast and skipping grooves as well as mighty housier themes.

Make sure to not miss them at the infamous Caprices Festival located in the beautiful Swiss alps, in a frame that will make their set even more memorable.

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on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/amphia

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on the Web: https://capricesfestival.com/

Caprices 2022 Tickets

MEOKO x Caprices Festival 2022 - Exclusive Podcast Series | SIT (#311)

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