DATE: Wednesday August 10 2022
LOCATION: Yebisu YA Pro,  Okayama Japan

The first half of my set... I went on around 2:30am  :)

http://yebisuyapro.jp/events/v/1110

NYアンダーグラウンド・ディスコ〜ハウス・シーンにおける最重要人物、Eric Duncan（エリック・ダンカン）。
DJ Harvey以降のワイルドなミクスチャーセンスを体現できる数少ない本物のDJの一人。
Thomas Bullockとのレジェンダリー・オルナタティヴ・ディスコデュオ「Rub N Tug」としても世界中で活躍している。
 
1990年代中期にNYマンハッタンのダウンタウンでDJ活動を開始。1996年に、プロスケーターのRick HowardとMike Carroll、ハリウッド映画監督のSpike Jonze（当時はビデオディレクター）、そしてRickの妻であるMegan Baltimoreの4人によって1993年にカリフォルニアで設立された、スーパースター揃いのスケートボードカンパニー「Girl Skateboards」の超名作ビデオ『MOUSE』の音楽をキュレート。
 
その後、伝説のDJクルー「Wicked」の元メンバーにして、DJ Harveyとのユニット「Map of Africa」でも知られる奇才、Thomas Bullockと「Rub N Tug」を結成。HARDCORE partyを繰り広げ、NYのアンダーグラウンドなレフトフィールド、ディスコ・シーンを形成。2005年にベルギーのEskimo Recordingsからリリースした『Rub N Tug presents Campfire』では、ハウス、ディスコ、ロック、エレクトロなどジャンルを超えて、彼ら自身のパーティーのグルーヴを凝縮。”ミックスCDの金字塔”として今も称賛されている本作により、DJ／パーティーコレクティブとして世界的な評価を決定的なものにした。
 
2006年にLiv Spencerと「Still Going」をスタートしてDFA Recordsよりシングルリリース。さらに、Dean Meredith (Chicken Lips)との「The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr. Dunks」では、強烈なディスコダブやスローモなアシッドエレクトロ・チューンをGolf Channelよりリリース。2015年にはNYの盟友Justin Vandervolgen (My Rules, TBD, !!!)とラギッドなアナログマシーンミュージック・プロジェクト「Happy Family」を始動して、303使いが印象的なアシッドハウスやレイヴィーなシンセリフが鮮烈なダンスナンバーをドロップ。2016年に本名「Eric Duncan」名義では初となるオリジナルソロ作品を発表。80'sイタロディスコムードやバレアリックなエッセンスを絶妙に散りばめたニューディスコ・トラックに、イタリアの重鎮Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigiの黄金コンビがコズミックな中毒性の高いリミックスで華を添えた。
 
ソロ名義「Eric Duncan aka Dr. Dunks」では、オリジナル／リエディット共に多数の傑作をリリース。また、ソロおよびRub N Tugなどのコラボで、Beastie Boys、Grace Jones、Cold Play、Roxy Music、Bryan Ferry、Robbie Williams、Laid Back、Groove Armada、LCD Soundsystem、Chk Chk Chk、Lindstrøm、Todd Terje、Daniele Baldelli、Locussolusら数多くのリミックスも手がけている。
 
2005年の「Stussy Major Blade Tour」では、Michael K (Gimme 5)、Paul T (Sarcastic)らと全国4都市を回り、2013年には全国9都市に及ぶ「Rub N Tug Japan Tour」を敢行。2015年の東京ファッションウィークに開催された「Know Wave Tokyo Party」では、カリスマスケーターAlex Olsonらと来日出演。2017年に青山で行われたCalvin Kleinのエクスクルーシヴ・パーティーでは、Nina KravizやJamie xx、James Murphyらと共にDJ参加するなど、音楽やアート、ファッション、ストリート・シーンと深い関わりを持っている。ここ日本でも絶大な人気を誇るEric Duncan、2019年以来3年ぶりとなる来日がいよいよ実現する。

DR_DUNKS@YEBISU_YA_PRO_PART_1

Just before their 10th Anniversary party, we would like to throw down a mix by MOLDIVE's resident DJ, g'n'b. This was recorded live at their last year's party, held at NOON Osaka. He keeps his groove with tingling tension, and gradually runs into a sequence of repeated rises and descents as if expanding the range of the wave, for both deep dive and peak experience in the small hours.
Please listen to this mix and look forward to that Anniversary party on 28th October 2023.

Mastering by @dj-guchi-link

DREAMING 027 : g'n'b -  MOLDIVE @NOON 10 Sep 2022

The flirty thirtieth edition of MFE comes thanks to Under the Apricot Tree's curator, Nathaniel Rose. Nathaniel's series has hosted some unreal selectors over the past few years and he's no stranger to a good mix himself, press play and see for yourself 💃

Music for Ears #30 - Nathaniel Rose (Under the Apricot Tree)

Bringing in the New Year, Customs take the plunge into their crates and pull out all the goodies to extend that festive feeling. As residents of both Brilliant Corners and Giant Steps, the North East London collective are renowned for their eclectic sets and have been making waves around the globe for many years now. Leaning into their mid tempo gems, this is a seamless ride through Brit Funk, Boogie, Jazz Funk and much more in that pocket. Packed with treats for the whole family, this is sure to get y'all up and running into 2025.

@customs_ldn

LIFE CLASSICS 72 CUSTOMS

Jeremy Castillo rolls in with bag full of swag to deliver a 100 minutes of no-nonsense, sleaze packed joints built for the open road. One of the heads behind San Francisco’s infamous wine hole Bar Part Time, he channels the spirit of cigarette-stained leather booths and dimly lit dance floors into a mix dripping with attitude. Expect Rock-tinged Disco, strutting basslines, and plenty of grit, all primed for a cruise down the boulevard. Whether you’re behind the wheel or perched up at the bar, this one hits like the first sip after a long day on the tools.

@jeremy_castillo

LIFE CLASSICS 73 JEREMY CASTILLO

BRIDGE3_1

We had so much fun at the last Aquario that I want to share with you the recording of my closing set. Enjoy!

Andrea Passenger - Live at Aquario

Deepsystems Joint Ventures- Episode 4

Guest mix by Deenamic (Madrid/ Neroli/ Mate)

Check him out here- https://soundcloud.com/deenamic

Check out Deenamic's discography-
https://www.discogs.com/artist/7106606-Deenamic

0.00 - 2.58 - Deenamic
2.58 - end - Matt Pond

Hope you enjoy, and if you like it please give it a share! Thanks


DEEPSYSTEMS JOINT VENTURES EPISODE 4 DEENAMIC

YAMADAtheGIANT / Popcorn Protocol

Nemo Ripoll and Castro Moore are true music lovers that have been manifesting
their love for dancefloor culture and beliefs in aural aesthetics via a number of outlets.
 On the business side they‘ve been running Sound Metaphors Records - one of
Berlin‘s finest record shops, known for an exquisite selection of hand picked releases
along with monthly in-store sessions showcasing local and traveling producers and
deejays. Sound Metaphors is also a label with two sublabels - „Missyou“ and „Thankyou“ -
dedicated to officially repressing a catalogue of once rare and obscure musical masterpieces.
 On the party side of things, the two have been involved with countless illegal raves
in mysterious public spaces throughout Geneva‘s urban landscape. While in Berlin they
are also behind the infamous H.A.N.D. (Have A Nice Day) parties which have curated an
array of exquisite lineups with some of the world‘s most relevant underground DJ‘s and
music collectors such as Vladimir Ivcovik, Mark Grusane, Idjut Boys, Tako, Invisible City,
Chee Shimizu and more. H.A.N.D. is also a label which functions as a platform for unorthodox whitelabel DJ tool edits, very reminiscent of their uncategoraizeable and uncompromising DJing styles from Baleric downtempo to 138bpm 70‘s disco productions.
 The two have been known to surprise crowds with their unique sets on some of
Berlin‘s most renowned underground dancefloors like Cocktail D‘Amore, Panorama Bar and
Atonal Festival to name a few.

@sound-metaphors

Motel Campo Podcast 001 - Castro & Nemo

Step up next, Jonny Rock @jonnyrock. If u know .. u know 
 
A familiar face on the London house and disco scenes. Alongside running his labels Disco Hamam and Hamam House, and his Oldschool Rider moniker, Rock skilfully joins the dots between the old school house, lefty underground disco and boogie vibes in a party setting.
 
With just under an hour, Rock takes us through a diverse soundscape from spooky Synths, political New Beat to tropical House cuts - this is what fresh air smells like!

Love International Mix 027: Jonny Rock

An independent label by DJs, for DJs, and of DJs based in Tokyo since 2024. Run by YAMADAtheGIANT and his friends, our passion lies in updating the classic house style through modern underground artists. All our tracks are designed for the dance floor and for slow mixing by house DJs. Each track has been curated and played at underground parties by underground DJs before its release.

“What is house muzik? Mix more, mix more music” by Phuturescope (Emotive, 1994).

YAMADAtheGIANT / Popcorn Protocol

Mixtacy Records