Amazing selections Mikey. on my second listen. :-)

Karmerr's un/intuitive dive into the sub-sonic oceanic abyss is an undeniably moving mix that converges activism and polar soundscapes in an entracing listening journey, saturated with textures of melancholia and deep majestic mammals.

Introducing the sounds of karmerr (a few, at least)

"I practiced ballet for the better part of my life, beginning at 2 years old, and so I have had quite extensive exposure to classical music. dance has always been an important, raw form of expression for me and, naturally, classical music has deep roots in my being because of it. 

my main intention with this mix was to explore that side of my sound interests as it isn’t a frequent feature in what I generally play. a secondary intention was to explore different whale sounds from an incredible album I found, “Polar Sounds” from Cities and Memory. 

not only is this album beautiful, but it touches on the effect of human greed and the need to claim and pillage all parts of the earth. 

whales are beautiful, intelligent, kind, intuitive, and all-around fascinating creatures. they have been known to protect other marine life, and even humans, from predators. they have been honored and worshipped by many ancient civilizations and tribes. 

they are complex communicators, using sonar, or echolocation, to emit frequencies in a myriad of pitches to better understand their environment, while making clicking sounds to communicate with fellow whales. their methods of understanding and communication have a musical quality to them that shows the divine beauty of nature. 

I could go on and on about their wisdom and beauty and symbolism for quite some time, so I’ll rather share this article that sums it up for those interested. 

anyways, the album “Polar Sounds” is “a collaboration between Cities and Memory, the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI).

Out of all the senses, sound is the one that travels the furthest in the oceans. Because of this, acoustic methods are becoming a critical tool that scientists are using to better understand the Polar seas and the marine biodiversity within.

When sight is impossible, acoustic data can give us invaluable information on breeding habits, migration patterns and the ways in which anthropogenic noise negatively affects marine environments.

Thus, studying the soundscapes of the seas can tell us a lot about how our oceans are rapidly changing.

Through this project, sound artists and musicians will reimagine these sounds to help provide alternative and new perspectives to our scientific data.

The sound clips chosen for the project were recorded from hydrophones located in the Arctic and Antarctic seas and consist of a mixture of biotic, geophonic and human-made sounds.”* 

*quote from Cities and Memory on bandcamp* 

I collected, curated, and combined these sounds un/intuitively, not thinking too deeply into why a specific sound tickled my senses at the time. 

what came together in the end is not what I expected, was incredibly emotional to create, and explores many of life's themes - at least for me personally. 

𓇳𓇳𓇳 everything is happening all at once 𓇳𓇳𓇳
𓇳𓇳𓇳 what we focus on becomes our reality.𓇳𓇳𓇳
𓇳𓇳𓇳 things fade in and out of awareness -𓇳𓇳𓇳
𓇳𓇳𓇳 shifting our reality around us as they do.𓇳𓇳𓇳
𓇳𓇳𓇳 the only consistent is you. the yo(universe). us. consciousness. 𓇳𓇳𓇳

we find it then we lose it,
it’s here and then it’s gone. 
it’s coming and it’s going,
you’re not the only one.

it’s peaceful and it’s precious, 
you’re the one i know that gets it. 
it’s fleeting and it’s fickle, 
no one truly ever ‘gets’ it. 
𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 𓂀 

Check out Cities and Memory on bandcamp https://citiesandmemory.bandcamp.com/album/polar-sounds

and check out queen karmerr https://soundcloud.com/user-496176064 
https://www.instagram.com/ourkarmerr/

UN/AMB03 - Karmerr

Recording of my all night set @Modular Cape Town, 29/07/23. Starting from zero bpm with some ambient and dub textures, and gradually progressing up into the upper 130s in the later hours.  Thanks to everyone who joined me on the night in the booth, stopping by for some, or all of the time. This turned into a very special night and helped me reconnect to all that music and djing is for me.

All Night @ Modular

Dogstarr - TOYTOY 25 Aug 2023

Thor Rixon's latest lIve performance from TOYTOY at AndClub in Johannesburg, South Africa

Gear used: Elektron Octatrack, Rytm, Digitone, AnalogFour & RNLA Compressor

Thor Rixon LIVE | ToyToy RSA | 05.01.2024

LoTech's Closing Set recorded Live at TOYTOY 26th January 2024. Set Time 03h00 - close

LoTech - Live At TOYTOY 26 Jan 2024

☆ ON SITE PODCAST #010 FEATURING OCD_J !!!

☆ This week we feature the up-and-coming artist from our very own Jozi... ODC_J

• Music digger at heart, OCD_J is best described as someone who has always had a passion for good music no matter the genre. For the last 10 years, I’ve spent the majority of my time searching for those gems to fill my music library and in 2023 I decided to turn that passion into DJ-ing. Techno, House, Downtempo & Disco are all sounds you may hear me play out but musically my library consists of anything from Electronic to HipHop to Reggae. What is OCD_J? A fun play on words, CDJ, DJ, OCD and so forth. What is my aim? To hopefully make people feel as excited about good music as I do but even more excited to just have a good dance.

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On Site 010 | OCD_J

Vibrant yet reserved, humble but explosive, NATAŠA is a DJ and producer based in Cape Town, South Africa. Her music selection is extensive, from playing pitched down, chuggy electronica through to high energy house and techno, her groove and passion is felt throughout and delivered with a foothold in calculation and finesse.

To donate directly to this mix, send to Nataša's PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tashstan 

Tracklist:
Blenk - Collaps [Enemy Records]
Polygonia - Mùgōng [Polygonia]
PAWS SA - Come With Me feat. Sabrina Morreno (Avi Subban Remix) [Underground Africa]
Michael Klein - Dancing Monk [BLK DRP]
Temudo - Minus 2 [Klockworks]
Luke Slater & Dubfire - The Drama [Mote-Evolver]
The Rhythmic Geek - The Jester [The Rhythmic Geek]
Echoplex - Shut Off [ARTS]
Danny Wabbit - Internal Jungle [Tronic]
OFF / GRID - Known Surroundings [Planet Rhythm]
Vil & Cravo - Fuck This Dub [KlockWorks]

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OBSKRRD 217 // Nataša

In celebration of my 30th Birthday

A deep, emotive, and energetic set that's all about the music, no nonsense. 

A thank you from me to all of you who support, push, and inspire me.

Live @ToyToy 12 Jan 2024

The recording of a live vinyl only mix from TOYTOY at And Club. Friday 29th March 2024. Playtime 11pm-1am.

Fabio @ TOYTOY 2024-03-29 (Vinyl)

Fabio @ TOYTOY 2024-03-29 (Vinyl Only)

Illing Joins Darkelementsofc Guestmix Series #032

Hailing from South Africa, Illing holds a residency at the renowned Johannesburg based Techno party TOYTOY, held at And Club. She’s known for playing forward thinking, underground party music at various clubs and festivals across South Africa. Her style includes raw, driving basslines to energetic, intriguing hi-hats and offbeat rhythms that take listeners on a captivating journey with each set she plays.
As a DJ, she is driven by the desire to constantly improve her technical skills while finding new styles of music and exploring innovative ways when approaching her sets.
During the week she runs a DJ school from And Club called Stoke. This space gives up and coming DJs the opportunity to gain first hand experience learning how to DJ in one of the countries top clubs. The course brings together like-minded individuals who have a passion for music and learning about the electronic dance music industry culture.

More about Illing :
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DEOFC 032 | ILLING

It was truly an honour being able to open up the night for a TOYTOY event, a night that will forever be in my heart. TOYTOY is where it all began for me and being able to play at this event is like no other. 🛸

We went on one magical journey together and I'm super grateful to have had you all there! 🖤
Keep your eyes closed and enjoy the journey 🌀
Yawaaah! 😵‍💫

@Yawayla
IG : www.instagram.com/yawayla.music

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Yawayla @ TOYTOY, AND Club - 10.05.24

Mike Eye is a South African DJ and producer known for pushing musical boundaries. He's gained recognition in the industry with prestigious bookings at TOYTOY, a leading techno night in Johannesburg . Mike's signature sound blends genres seamlessly, creating an electrifying atmosphere. He's also a successful producer with acclaimed releases showcasing intricate soundscapes and grooves. Mike's infectious energy and commitment make him a respected figure in the industry. Experience his captivating sonic world with pulsating rhythms and hypnotic melodies.

Bookings :

mikeeyemusic.bookings@gmail.com

Live @ToyToy 12 Jan 2024

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