Amazing Mixes

October 2020

Milic Bugarcic

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MIMS - Balance Sessions

Approaching the end of another year, and we’ve still got some heavy hitters left! Going deep in the mix on the latest edition of Balance and the last regular show of 2021!

Featured: Makaya McCraven and something from his latest Blue Note LP, lush soul from Alicia Keys, a tribute to the late Lloyd McNeill, breezy soulful sounds from Brothers of My Uncle & Teis Ortved, 80’s boogie vibes from Bright & Findlay and Mickey de Grand IV, a Detroit connection via Billy Lo, Kyle Hall and Jon Dixon, and plenty more...

Catch you on the other side - BEST of 2021 coming soon!

Happy Holidays,

Spacewalker

Balance 565 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-565-hosted-by-spacewalker

BALANCE #566 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

It's the latest Balance with Spacewalker at the controls with music from the likes of BBNG, Lau Ro, Sun Ra, Arjuna Oakes, Lars Bartkuhn & more!

Show 577 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-577-hosted-by-spacewalker/

BALANCE #578 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

After an unplanned (prolonged) break, Spacewalker is back to squeeze in one final show in 2024!

A balanced diet as you're already accustomed to – featuring music from East Coast Love Affair, Last Nubian, Pu Poo Platter, Shatter Hands, Eri Ohno, and much more!

578 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-578-hosted-by-spacewalker/

BALANCE #579 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Spacewalker's back in the driver's seat with the first Balance of 2025!

Featuring music from Sholto, Butcher Brown, Igor Jadranin, Pau Roca, Eternal Love, and a whole lot more. Also taking a moment to pay tribute to a few legends we lost — Roy Ayers, Yam Who?, and Angie Stone. 

Buckle up!

Show 579 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-579-hosted-by-spacewalker

BALANCE #580 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Spring is almost over, but Spacewalker has slipped in one more show before summer officially arrives!

Featuring music from Arjuna Oakes, Ron Trent, Broken Keys, Jordana, Chaos in the CBD & much more!

Balance 580 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-580-hosted-by-spacewalker/

BALANCE #581 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Spacewalker's back at the controls with an all-new edition of Balance!

Featuring new music from Alek Lee, Skymark, threetwenty, Stella & the Longos, a tribute to D'Angelo, and so much more!

TL UP SOON!

581 > https://on.soundcloud.com/y11PKnwQEmLsCunt71

BALANCE #582 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

And we've finally reached the end of 2016! Ultimately it has proven to be a rather forgettable year overall, and it appears this is a universally shared sentiment. Yet again, Albert Ayler's theory that music is the healing force of the universe has been put to the test, and luckily, it's proven to be as accurate as ever! 

Breaking from tradition and my usual countdown of the top albums, tracks and EPs, I thought I'd mash them all together in one 90 minute mix, which I think you'll agree, makes for a much better listening experience.

Wishing everyone a Happy 2017!

Spacewalker

Badbadnotgood feat. Charlotte Day Wilson - In Your Eyes | Innovative Leisure
Solange - Cranes in the Sky | Columbia
Jordan Rakei - Midnight Mischief | Soul Has No Tempo
Frank Ocean - Pink + White | Boys Don't Cry
KING - The Right One | KING Creative
Byron the Aquarius - Cosmic $hit | Wild Oats
Anderson .Paak feat. The Game & Sonyae Elise - Room in Here | Steel Wood
Ivan Ave - The Circle | Jakarta
Tall Black Guy feat. Miles Bonny - This One is For the Ladies and Gents | First Word
Isaiah Rashad - Brenda | Top Dawg
Yussef Kamaal - Strings of Light | Brownswood
Skymark - Flying Fantasy | Modern Sun
Mndsgn - Cosmic Perspective | Stones Throw
Omar - I Want it To Be | Freestyle
Mac Miller feat. Anderson .Paak - Dang! | Warner Bros.
Tenderlonious - Song For My Father | 22a
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra - Step Into My Life (M&M mix) | Far Out
Kaytranada - Track Uno | XL
Igor Jadranin - Boulevardd | Back to the World
Steven Julien - XL | Apron
Chaos in the CBD - Invisible Spectrum | Rhythm Section International

BALANCE - Best of 2016 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Special edition of Balance on show #530, and it's time for the mid-year review of some of my favourite tracks/albums from the first six months of 2017! Music from Hanna, Lord Echo, Moonchild, Hampshire & Foat, Wayne Snow, Thundercat & more! Hope you like it and feel free to add some stuff you're feeling from this year in the comment section...

For TRACKLIST >

BALANCE Best of 2017: The First Half (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Rev. Shines – Today’s Good News Vol. 4

Tracklist available here: https://blog.discogs.com/en/crate-diggers-mix-009-rev-shines/

Fulfill your soul and free with your mind with the latest installment of Today’s Good News, crafted specifically for Crate Diggers, in support of Crate Diggers Portland 2017. Inspired by records bought and people met from a recent trip around the world, Rev. Shines takes you on a journey of samples and discovery. This is an all-vinyl mixtape, using records found while on the road this past year.

Rev. Shines is a crate digger in its truest sense; Questlove once announced at a show in Portland, “Rev. Shines built my record collection.” Shines has performed in over 15 countries, is 1/3 of the Hip Hop group Lifesavas whom Rolling Stone Magazine touted as a “Top Band to Watch” in 2007, and DJs the most popular Hip Hop dance party in Portland, “Live and Direct”. His mixtape series, Today’s Good News has a cult following and sells out immediately online and at record stores like Turntable Lab.

While working at the Portland landmark record store, Jump Jump, Shines met and sold records to music legends like the aforementioned Questlove, J.Dilla, and Easy Mo Bee. Most importantly, he met the proverbial king of House music production, Kenny Dope, whom invited him on a world tour, DJing and digging in countries like Japan and Australia.

What does Rev. Shines sound like? A decade crossing beat visionary, inspired by golden era Hip Hop, Southern Gospel singers, and funky Brasilians from the 1970’s. His dynamic live sets simultaneously put smiles on faces, get heads nodding, and suggest feelings of an ever-present coolness.

https://soundcloud.com/revshines
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https://www.facebook.com/revshines
https://www.instagram.com/revshines76/
https://twitter.com/revshines76
https://www.discogs.com/artist/360439-Rev-Shines
http://cratediggers.com/
http://cratediggers.com/events/portland2017/

Catch Rev. Shines spinning at the after party to Discogs sponsored record fair, Crate Diggers Portland, on August 26th, 2017 at White Owl Social Club. The day begins with the record fair featuring 30+ vendors and 6 of Portland’s best local DJs, then moves into the all-night after-party, featuring Soul Clap, Supreme La Rock, and Rev. Shines!

Crate Diggers Mix 009 - Today's Good News Vol. 4

Crate Diggers Mix 009 - Rev. Shines

Balance is back! The late summer break is over, and we are falling into autumn and catching up on everything we missed these past couple of months! Music from Byron the Aquarius, Garrett, Mac Ayres, Hermeto Pascoal, Arnheim and much more! 

Next show: NYC Diggin' Special

For TRACKLIST > http://bit.ly/2ymi7to

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BALANCE - Show #531 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

It's a good excuse as any for a diggin' excursion show, so here it is, just music that I picked on my recent trip to NYC, my favorite city to dig for records. From jazz to hip hop, house to soul, a balanced batch as you're already accustomed to on Balance.
Back in a couple of weeks time!

For TRACKLIST: http://bit.ly/2zFnC6q

BALANCE - Show #532: NYC Diggin' Special 3 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

The final (regular) show of the year, so you know I had to squeeze in some current favourites before the Best of 2017, coming up in two weeks time! All new or new-ish stuff from the likes of Waajeed, Ivan Ave, Jordan Rakei, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Jimi Tenor and plenty more in the mix.

For TRACKLIST: http://bit.ly/2BlGBV7

BALANCE - Show #533 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Here it is, the annual breakdown of some of my favorite music released this year! And just like last time round, instead of doing a traditional countdown of the top albums, EPs and singles, I've compiled them into a 90 minute Best of 2017 mix...

Featuring music from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Wayne Snow, Harvey Sutherland, Moonchild, Thundercat, Ivan Ave, Hampshire &amp; Foat, Lord Echo and more!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

Jordan Rakei - Goodbyes | Ninja Tune
Moonchild - Run Away | Tru Thoughts
Ivan Ave - Fast Forward | Jakarta
Lord Echo - Woah! There's No Limit
Garrett - Home | Music From Memory
Mystic Jungle Tribe - Plenilunio | Periodica
Thundercat featuring Michael McDonald &amp; Kenny Loggins - Show You the Way | Brainfeeder
Dennis Ayler featuring Tenderlonious - Nobody But U | Dennis Ayler Music
Washed Out - Hard to Say (Lone remix) | Stones Throw
Arnheim - Singles of Rhythm | Barbara
Harvey Sutherland - Coast 2 Coast | Clarity
MF DOOM - Devil's Shoestring (Cody Currie remix) | HOD Stash
K15 - Look (Beyond You) | Wild Oats
Joe Armon-Jones &amp; Maxwell Orwin - SE Discotheque | YAM
Hanna - Wayfaring Man | Waella's Choice
Wayne Snow - Freedom RIP | Tartalet
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sri Neroti | Honest Jon's
Hampshire &amp; Foat - End Song | Athens of the North

BALANCE - Best of 2017 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Tracklist here: http://bit.ly/DiscogsMix081PauRoca

Pau Roca has risen as the new “house master” of Barcelona, as described in a review of the Sónar festival.

He has been playing regularly at such festivals as Mutek, Sónar, Brunch In the Park, DGTL, and BAM. As head of  the vinyl-only Bons Records, he released records by likes of Doc L. Junior, Philou Louzolo, and Michael & Jackson. His sets run the gamut of musical history without any complexes or prejudices, paying homage to disco, boogie, and above all, American-influenced house music at his Libido parties at Nitsa Club. After 11 years, these parties have become truly mandatory for any lover of dance music in Barcelona, and has hosted Amp Fiddler, Dan Shake, Jovonn, and Jeremy Underground amongst many others. 

As a producer, Pau Roca had a surprise hit in 2016 with Garvey City, a track included in the first release of the enigmatic Black Money label. In 2018 he released a solo EP which includes four edits/reworks on Los Angeles’ Pleasure Of Love label.

"On this podcast I tried to mix some club focused releases that have been in and out of my record bag in the past months. As I love to do in my DJ sets, I’ve selected some records (mostly house music) that I’ve bought recently and also some old records that are equally incredible. You’ll find Sotofett doing what he does best, a nice pearl (and cheap record!) made by Osunlade, and also the Wheel one which is one of my all-time secret weapons. I used two old MK2 Technics and my E&S DJR 400 mixer, and as you’ll see you can find all records on Discogs for a reasonable price. Hope you enjoy it!" -- Pau Roca

https://www.discogs.com/artist/4896580-Pau-Roca-2
https://soundcloud.com/paur
https://www.facebook.com/paurocafan
https://www.instagram.com/paurocabcn

Discogs Mix 081

Discogs Mix 081 - Pau Roca

Spacewalker's back with a fresh batch of goodies on the latest edition of Balance!
Featuring new music from Scrimshire, Free Nationals, Greg Foat, Ari Lennox and plenty more in the mix on show #547!

For the full TL, click here > http://www.musicismysanctuary.com/balance-show-547-hosted-by-spacewalker?fbclid=IwAR0qEP_1DTylIsWg_zIRJijvSu_UT0yBD0pbBP-m9SMYFYmQy8vfpr-zv8A

BALANCE - Show #547 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Part of the recording from the set I did at Brilliant Corners in London, while eating sushi. What a place, big thanks to George and Amit for having me!

Tracklist
01 Palta - Optagelse 16A 
02 CFCF - Fleurs Laissés Dans Un Taxi
03 Trux - Another World
04 Andrew Pekler - Theme From Tristes Tropiques
05 Mkwaju Ensemble - Hot Air
06 Penya - Rootless (Part II)
07 Mike Cooper - Dr. Derelict (on 33rpm)
08 Yatha Bhuta Jazz Combo - The Muse Inside
09 Tarzana - Reptile Enclosure, MIR
10 Walrus Ghost - Seventwentyone
11 Sugai Ken - Rumon (vinyl version)
12 Martinho Da Vila ‎– Maravilha De Cenário
13 The Mystic Jungle Tribe - Plenilunio
14 NSRD - Kastanis
15 Sonmi451 - Inner Structure
16 Placebo - Inner City Blues
17 Len Leise - El Modelo 
18 Lawrence Le Doux - Fabiola Riddim
19 JAB - Menu Music For Video Game
20 Jameszoo - Nail (Skit)
21 Sun Ra - The All of Everything
22 Green Diver - Dices & Aem Rhythm Cascade
23 Azymuth - Chão de Terra
24 Dimlite - Cosmic Echoes in the Mockery Room
25 Pecker - Concrete Jungle
26 Henry Keen - Miriam’s Funk
27 Zenzile - Mille Francs Mille Francs (Doctor L Remix)
28 Nebraska - Sixty-Five
29 Ruf Dug - Rasta Beach
30 Take - Walk Away Feat. Gaby Hernandez
31 Woo - Back On Track
32 Tapes & Diggory Kendrick - Pipe Cleaner 
33 Lonnie Liston Smith - Peaceful Ones
34 General Strike - My Other Body
35 Mårble - Aquarium
36 Ditto - Urban
37 Dell + Flügel - Wolkenbügel
38 Ras_G & The Alkebulan Space Program - (Innerlude)
39 Stefan Fredin - Gryning (Instrumental)
40 Yesterdays New Quintet - Sunrays
41 Frente Cumbiero - Ananas Tornillo

BertBert Recordings

BertBert at Brilliant Corners London 03-05-2019

FROM THE ARCHIVE 008 by Volcov (Neroli)

12 HOUR SOUL SESSION PART 6 (HD)
MRE LIVE AT RISE RADIO

Recording of a special MRE live session at RISE RADIO, BROOKLYN

Produced by US&THEM and DJ GETLIVE! for the MIDNIGHT ROCKERS EXPRESS, 12 12 2019

Cover: detail of a photograph from NAOMI CAMPBELL BY PETER LINDBERGH, published by VOGUE ITALIA, 2000

12 hour Soul Session Part 6

12 HOUR SOUL SESSION PART 6  / MRE LIVE AT RISE RADIO 12 12 2019

Time for the 2019 recap!

Spacewalker picks some of his favorite LPs, singles and EPs of the year into the annual Best of the Year mix!

Thanks everyone for tuning into Balance over the past year, wishing everyone a healthy and musical 2020 – back at the end of January with the first regular show of the year!

TRACKLIST available here > http://www.musicismysanctuary.com/balance-best-of-2019-hosted-by-spacewalker

BALANCE - Best of 2019 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Music that keeps company. Recorded at home, March 2020.

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Reencuentros

Balance back in your speakers – hope this’ll get you through the quarantine lockdown, at least for a couple of hours. Special shout to the listeners in Italy, Spain and the US getting hit the hardest at the moment – stay indoors, stay safe!

TL available here > http://www.musicismysanctuary.com/balance-show-552-hosted-by-spacewalker

BALANCE - Show #552 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

A few years back, my friend Otis did a mixtape called ‘a time for peace’. It’s an effortless mix of melodic & vocally driven music which became a source of some of my favourite records that I was yet to discover. There was never a tracklist for it, but over the years, have found them serendipitously in record shops and had a few joyful moments when finally the needle drops on one of the tracks from this mix!
The past week has given me an opportunity to reflect on some of the records that I return to constantly, can get lost in & consider something else for a while. I hope that perhaps someone out there might find something in here that opens their ears to something new, can get lost in and one day have that needle drop moment too! Thanks to everyone who put me onto these records in one way or another.

Dialogue Between Dreamers Pt. One

Future Classics & Forgotten Treasures — Selections for the Adventurous Music Listener (Founded in 2007 by Lexis)

BALANCE - Show #552 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Music Is My Sanctuary