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The energetic Loco Dice talks in depth with Mike Boorman from theransomnote.com about the art of mixing genres. Dice deconstructs his creative journey, explaining how a brash hip hop kid from Dusseldorf became a world-famous house/techno DJ, and how his latest hip hop-infused album represented a completion of his own creative circle. He reacts to the criticism he received for the album, and pays homage to the people who first inspired him to cross genre.

Hot Air with Loco Dice

Loco Dice talks to Mike Boorman

The house Godfather cuts through the bullshit and speaks to Mike Boorman about the evolution of the remix through the eras, and tells us exactly what he thinks about today’s standards. How have things changed since the golden days of $25,000 remix budgets from the majors? 

Morales also recounts the chaos of running his own nightclub and his recent experience of doing a Simon Cowell and judging a DJ reality TV show. Never one to pull any punches, this was a frank and amusing exchange.

Tracklist:

1. Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy
2. Michael Jackson - Remember The Time (Silky Soul 12" mix)
3. Jamiroquai - Space Cowboy (David Morales remix)
4. REM - Losing My Religion (Timmy Regisford remix)

The Ransomnote: Hot Air 

Hot Air: Episode #7 David Morales talks to Mike Boorman

Dirtybird founder Claude VonStroke talks to Mike Boorman about the importance of humour in music. He explains how his own spoof DJ name came about and accidentally helped him sell more records, how the Dirtybird character was originally an in-joke with his brother, and he goes into detail about what Dirtybird stands for beyond just the sound of the music.

You can catch Barclay on his European tour this summer. Dates here: http://www.claudevonstroke.com/

Hot Air: Claude VonStroke & Mike Boorman discuss humour in music

Andy Cato sold his share of the Groove Armada back catalogue and now dedicates most of his life to his organic farm in the south of France. He had no experience of farming, but after extensive research he became certain that he had a formula of sustainable farming that would be profitable but also good for the planet. Did he pull it off? And does this mean the end of Groove Armada?

In discussion with Mike Boorman, Andy tackles the bigger issues of geopolitics, consumerism, the link between chemical companies and government subsidies, and just how much food the human race actually needs to survive.

Hot Air: Andy Cato (Groove Armada) on organic farming and the food chain

INTERVIEW :  https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-nicholas/

Perugia, Italy-based producer and @Nicholas has somewhat quietly made a name for himself over the past 10 years. Known for his sample-laden sound, he's released music on labels such as Home Taping is Killing Music and Quintessentials. More recently he's had a mini-LP out on Church and an EP on Shall Not Fade. Never straying too far from what he's become known for, he's a master of putting out quality material that stays relevant no matter the year with his infectious use of jazzy samples.

We had a chat with the Italian beatsmith, focusing on some of his influences both past and present as well as the direction of his music recently and in the future. Find out more about Nicholas in the full interview below.

MIXED BY/ Nicholas

Something a little different this time ... Enjoy guys!

01 - O.R.S - Body To Body Boogie (Sould Out & The Funk District Edit)
02 - Strategy (The Reflex Revision)
03 -  The Rejected - O Craque De Futbol
04 - Lack of Afro feat. Wax & Herbal T - Take It Up A Notch
05 - Fatwax45 & Wildaboutnothin - Breakin' Jazz Dominoes
06 - Hyped Up Ants (Naughty NMX ReRub)
07 - The Haggis Horn feat. Doc Brown - Take It Back
08 - Jazz Makossa (Anatoly Ice Remix)
09 - DJ Format & Abdominal - Still Hungry (Danny Wav Remix)
10 - Andy Cooper - Here Comes Another One
11 - The Fundamentals - Thing (Original)
12 - Andy Cooper - Can't Be Satisfied
13 - Throes, The Shine, Pierre Kwenders - Capuca (Dan Solo Remix)
14 - Chase The Devil (Marc Hype & Petko Turner Pimpernel Edit)

Let's Go Disco Mix Part 25

art:cast °27 | Kristijan Molnar

When speaking of electronic music in the Balkan region the name Kristijan Molnar is mentioned in the same breath. The Belgrade resident runs one of Serbia's most important radio shows, 'Christallization', hosts events at famous nightlife institutions such as Klub 20/44, Drugstore in Belgrade or Masters in Zagreb. Last year Kristijan even left his mark at the Boiler Room in his hometown and made clear why he is seen as the crowd's favorite DJ. His eclectic sets depict Kristijan's versatility when it comes to music as well as his preference for taking its audience on a journey through various styles - just as he does with his latest art:cast. Aside from mixing us through the next hour, Kristijan also spoke with Torturture the Artist about his past, present and future.

Read the full interview with Kristijan Molnar here:
https://torturetheartist.net/2018/02/14/artcast-27-interview-kristijan-molnar/

Artist information Kristijan Molnar:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/djkristijanmolnar 
SoundCloud: @kristijanmolnar

Artwork:
Pao Vizcaino / Insight: www.facebook.com/insighttruenature

Visit & follow Torture the Artist at:
www.torturetheartist.net
www.facebook.com/torturetheartist
www.instagram.com/torture_the_artist

art:cast #27 by Kristijan Molnar

art:cast #27

Interview

art:cast °27 | Kristijan Molnar

No doubt Javi Frias is one of the most respected dj´s and producers in the underground disco scene, that’s why we are thrilled to feature him.

Javi is loaded up with festival gigs, making edits and reworks, current resident at Discotizer (Madrid), and on top of that, he runs his own label NightShift Records. Phew!

Fortunately, he found an opening for us with a tasteful retro-disco, boogie and uplifting funk mix. All perfectly blended and wrapped up the “Javi-way”.

Go boogie the mix!

For more tasteful stuff: @javi-frias
This CaffeineSupreme session is for ur ears only.

Tracklist:
Hotmood - I Can Be You 
Mutenoise - Good Night 
Dego - The Way It Should Be
Hi-Tension - How D'You Feel
Prescription Pricing Authority - 1-2-1
Johannes Albert - Covered Call
Peter Brown - Funkosphere
Schatzi Vol. 3 - Track 1
Harry Parsons - Dance Music
Grey & Hanks - Dancin Disco Dub

Javi Frias

Vol. 14 - Javi Frias

Producer and Beatwise head honcho SANTS takes over the Konbini Radio with a unique blend of future sound, bile, rap and RNB. This Sao Paulo native just kicked off his Euro tour, catch him while he’s in Paris at Le Nouveau Casino tomorrow February 16th.

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Konbini Radio x 99GINGER - Skrrrt! Mix 014 - Sants

The man behind the legendary We Love at Space in Ibiza gives his view on the current state of DJ booking and programming of nights. He also reflects on his glory years at Space, and then how he struggled to come to terms with his exit from the venue.

The Ransomnote: Hot Air

Mark Broadbent & Mike Boorman discuss the lost art of programming lineups

Fatboy Slim discusses the mental and creative challenges he has faced in his career. In a frank exchange with Mike Boorman he opens up about his alcoholism and gives his views on whether the industry could have done more to help him and others in his situation.

He also rationalises his creative journey. At what point did he stop trying to change the world through music? Is it enough for him to simply offer escapism? 

The interview offers a great insight into Norman Cook the man: his insecurities, his personal development and his undying love for public performance.

Hot Air: Fatboy Slim & Mike Boorman discuss alcoholism & mental health

Nick Warren’s other obsession in life is fishing. When he’s not travelling the world DJing he likes nothing more than to spend his days on a river bank chasing salmon. He fishes all over the world, and even instructs his agent to build his DJ gigs around some of his fishing trips!

Nick and Mike discuss the art of fly fishing and why it is the ultimate antidote to the chaos of an international DJ lifestyle. They also discuss the environmental issues that Nick has seen through a life in fishing. Are fishing quotas doing more harm than good? Has global warming threatened the future of Atlantic Salmon? Do politicians even care?

Hot Air: Nick Warren & Mike Boorman discuss fly fishing and the state of the world's oceans

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Hot Air podcast for the Ransom Note. This time around I spoke to a DJ who has dedicated his life to music since the early 80s. John Scheffer is a quiet and unassuming guy from The Hague, and you probably more likely to know him by his long term moniker Intergalactic Gary.

From his early days buying glam rock records back in the late 70s, John has immersed himself in collecting music, and began DJing in clubs in Holland in the 80s. But, he’s never been one to jump on the latest trends, and he’s always very much followed his own path. After he hooked up with I-F in the 90s and begun putting out twisted electro records as Parallax Corporation, Scheffer’s DJ career slowly began to blossom, and these days he’s travelling the world bringing his unique blend of warped disco and techno to dancefloors on a regular basis. With John coming to London to play Hypnodrive at Rye Wax on the 28th September, I caught up with him to chart his long and varied career. It was great to pick his brain about the early days of disco and Italo in the Netherlands, and he has a great story about how acid house finally took hold after a somewhat uncertain start.

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Hot Air Episode: #31 Intergalactic Gary Talks To Joe Europe

Welcome to the Hot Air Podcast for the Ransom Note. This time around I caught up with an artist who I’ve been following for some time now, but every time I hear some new output there’s always something there that’s fresh and surprising. Brian De Souza, better known as Auntie Flo, hails from Glasgow, and the city’s rich electronic music history is deeply engrained in his psyche. Originally embarking on a path rooted in house and techno, Brian quickly expanded his musical horizons to incorporate sounds and textures from all corners of the globe, pushing this broader pallet in his productions, and also via his long running club night Highlife. With a new album having just dropped on Brownswood, I stopped by his north London flat for broad ranging chat in his kitchen over a nice cup of coffee. We delved deep into his formative years growing up in Glasgow and talked about the process of putting the album together, but we started off with some surprising alternative meanings for his artist name. 

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Hot Air Episode: #32 Auntie Flo Talks To Joe Europe

It seems like every week there is a new revelation of misogyny or sexual assault in the electronic music scene. Whether that’s a well-known DJ abusing their position of power, or a trendy techno label boss espousing awful opinions on women, and this is an issue that’s effected pretty much all elements of our scene right from the beginning. So, for this episode of the Hot Air podcast, we spoke to Rachael Williams and Chloe Harris, two amazing women at the coal face in the electronic music, to find out about their experiences. This will be the first in a series of podcasts looking at how we break this culture and move forward to a better environment in dance music.


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Track credit – Chloe Harris, Makmba

Hot Air Episode: #33 Breaking The Culture

DJ, musician, storyteller. 

Offbeat take on electronic music, whether it's in the studio, out in the club, or on the radio.