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!

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BALANCE #579 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

@escola_records returns with its third release, featuring Barcelona’s deep house mainstay Pau Roca and his latest 12” "Your Energy".

Featuring Laura Elle on vocals, Your Energy is a vibey deep house cut, built for peaktime on eclectic dancefloors.

Adding to the release,  Barcelona’s own @Karmasound and Less J collaborate on a seductive remix that channels the bruk beat sounds of West London.

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Exclusive Premiere: Pau Roca "Your Energy" Ft. Laura Elle (Karmasound & Less J Remix)

London's Jjamz steps into the booth representing Brixton with an hour of deep and soulful house.

Jjamz (DJ Set  - Deep, Soulful House) - Mar 2025

From @grandhuit_514

I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. 

From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even his influence on hip-hop & house—his impact is undeniable.

Today, I’m incredibly moved to see how much he inspired DJs, producers, and musicians across generations. But more than anything, it’s the universal love for him that stands out. Everyone loved Roy, and I think that’s what makes him such an important artist.

I became truly fascinated with his work the day I watched his live performance at Ronnie Scott’s, during the famous Battle of the Vibes. That’s when I realized not just his incredible musicianship but also his sense of humor. He had this incredible emotional range—his music could make you cry, laugh, or dance, sometimes all at once. That really struck me, and from that moment on, I started diving deeper into his music.

Over the years, my passion for his work grew. I started hunting for rare records, original pressings—until one day, I had the chance to see him perform on a rooftop in Brooklyn. He was already past 75 at that point, already fragile, but still so magical. 

Watching him play live as the sun set over the city is an image I’ll never forget. I remember bringing my original pressing of Roy Ayers Ubiquity with me, hoping to get it signed. But I was too shy, too in awe of the moment. It’s a small regret, but also a memory I’ll cherish forever.

With this mix, I wanted to pay tribute to him, as he passed away just a few days ago. 

I decided to take a chronological approach—starting with his debut album West Coast Vibes, moving through his time as Herbie Mann’s vibraphonist, then into his solo work and his years with his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. From there, I included tracks from his 80s period, some unreleased material released by BBE, and even a few collaborations with Fela Kuti, Wayne Henderson, Guru & Erykah Badu. 

I chose to close the mix with Remember to Remember by Rick Holmes—it felt like the perfect closing theme for this tribute.

May his soul rest in peace and his music lives forever. 

Please note: I deliberately chose not to include his work as a producer for other artists like Sylvia Striplin, Ladies of the 80s, Bobbi Humphrey to name a few, except for Daylight and Remember to Remember. Same for Coffy as this one was a movie soundtrack and not a solo album. 

I also left out most of his collaborations, except for his track with Guru, which felt too important to omit. Additionally, I didn’t include any remixes, as it would have made the mix too long. 

Maybe all of that will be part of another recording one day...

GrandHuit

Tribute to ROY AYERS (Selected by GrandHuit)

Hour 1 - Dexter Colt

J.S. Zeiter - Untitled B3 (EV001)
Private Press - Untitled A3 (Ziemia001)
Von Schommer - Würfel (Version)
Planisphere - New Moon
Patrice Scott - Mind Rhythms
Cahl Sel - Focus
Kyle Hall - Charlies Gone
Earth Boys - Sad Boys
C3D-E - A Model of Behaviour
Solitary Dancer - Movement III
Omni A.M. - Can We Get
Delano Smith - Deeper Fundamentals
Acronym - Nemo
Dexter Colt - Paper Moon

Hour 2 - Manikk

Weekender - Spirit In Your Soul 
AN-2 - Alma Del Mundo
Alton Miller - Light of the World 
Attaboy - New World
Melchior Sultana - Remember The Floor
Raheem Madee - Submarine
Pawel Kobak - The Dream (Flute version)
John Dahlbäck - Sleep Over
Tosca - Joe Si Ha (Spirit Catcher Version)
Etur Usheo - Hold Tight 
Kenny Hawkes - Sleaze Walking (Mise A Jour 2004)
Ryan Berkeley ft. On-ly - The Journey


NOODS RADIO

Noods Radio - Darker Than Wax w/ Dexter Colt & Manikk (3 April 2025)

Darker Than Wax FM, hosted by Marco Weibel every Saturday afternoon. Ever so present yet deeply rooted, we move through two hours of diverse rhythms and globally free frequencies with regular notable guests. 

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Darker Than Wax FM with Marco Weibel @ The Lot Radio 04-05-2025

Sound Business, a trip through Thai & Chinese records with El Michels Affair.

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BCR Radio Episode 043 - El Michels Affair - Sound Business

Music selected by Twit One & Lazy Jones, recorded on April 5th, 2025   

Hi-fives, drinks and music at dublab in Cologne celebrating the latest LP by Twit One & Lazy Jones infamous “Flatpocket” project. "III" out now via A.U.D.D.A.

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Flatpocket Release Hangout  (April 2025)

"Day Care" Radio Show w/ The Alaia
aired on NTS Radio 4/7/25
Tracklist and Original Episode here: https://www.nts.live/shows/day-care/episodes/day-care-7th-april-2025

Day Care on NTS w/ The Alaia 04.07.25

TRACKLIST
Christsyde - To Whom It May Concern
Terry Garmon - Something About Jesus (The Remix)
Unity Klan - Holy Ride
Winans Phase 2 - Thank You Lord
Lord Byron - Uninterrupted Praise
Our Front - The Lord Is My Strength
Terry Garmon - Bought With A Price
Disciples Of Christ - Come 2 Gether
Flexx - So Real
Winans Phase 2 - Let Him In
Markie Swing & The Famlee Nation - The Anthem
A-1 Swift - Tales From The SWIFT
Prime Minister - Real Love
Nujoi - Share The Love
Kirk Franklin & The Family - Melodies From Heaven (Skate Remix)
Street Gospel - There’s None Like Jesus

NTS - Abby Imperial - April 8, 2025

Back with a final bunch of classic and forgotten jams from King Street Sounds and it’s sublabel Nite Grooves. We’re going even deeper in their imposing catalogue, showcasing mostly tracks from the late 90’s until the early 2000’s. 

Diverse sounds and inspirations courtesy of Kerri Chandler, Big Moses, Lil Louis, David Morales, Blaze, Joe Claussel, Burell, The Ananda Project, Peven Everett, Kenny Bobien, Stephanie Cooke, Kimara Lovelace, DJ Spinna, Ron Trent and much more!

Label Tribute to KING STREET SOUNDS (Part 3) - Selected & Mixed by The Rawsoul

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

Label Tribute to KING STREET SOUNDS (Part 3) - Selected & Mixed by The Rawsoul

Music Is My Sanctuary