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Juanita's mix 51 with Simisea @simisea

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. Sugar, spice, and everything nice.

Q. How long have you been a part of the NYC music scene?
A. I’ve been a part of it for as long as I’ve lived here, which is 10 years now. Before that I was working in nightclubs & for promoters in Miami, my hometown, before I moved to NYC to go to music school. The music communities I’ve been a part of here have been my life & family for the past decade. I don’t really know that I can do anything else but work in music. I’ve had a few different music jobs throughout the last decade, but currently I work at the record label RVNG Intl. which has been my musical home for the last 6 years. There I project manage records and manage artists. I also run my own label with Tristan Arp called Human Pitch, and run another label and party series with my pals Enayet, K Wata and rrao called SLINK.

Q. Tell us a little bit about this mix.
A. This mix is my love letter to summer, my favorite season. Just as I was about to begin pulling tracks, I came across a beautiful book called Summer Solstice by Nina MacLaughlin. It’s a heartwarming essay exploring the meaning of summer in our lives. A perfect and inspirational coincidence that this book and I would find each other for this mix.

In this mix is a full summer day and all of its possibilities….Waking up to a balmy summer morning, sun bouncing off leaves from vines desperately trying to crawl through your apartment window. A cold shower to rinse off the dewy night’s sweat. It’s hot out. A stroll outside, thick humidity filling your lungs. A car ride to the beach with friends, windows down. Nothing beats a summer ride to the ocean; the perfect amount of time to listen to a mix. A BBQ in the park; a loud PA system blaring summer’s ecstatic joy. Sunset…an endless pastel New York sky that stops everyone in their tracks, no matter how many summer days they’ve seen come to a close. You feel cute, you’re kissing your newly blossomed summer crush. Is this the best day ever? Is this summer better than the last? An evening out with friends. What’s the move? Too many. You're unstoppable. Stumbling into bed, full moon so bright your cheap window shades don’t do shit; but it’s ok, you lay there and reminisce on a beautiful summer Saturday. “I have so many more left”….You wake up abruptly the next morning to a knock at the door. Fall is here.

Juanita's Mix 051: Simisea

For the inaugural show of their NTS residency, SLINK resident Simisea gives a first time listen to unreleased SLINK tracks and forthcoming music from fellow friends & fam. 

Artwork by Nina Muro. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/slink/episodes/slink-4th-october-2023

SLINK w/ Simisea 041023

Built by @ylia and @phran 
Out Now via Vimana:
https://pumk.bandcamp.com/album/megafauna

Megafauna

Arvid Wretman, AKA Your Planet Is Next, has assumed the role of musical storyteller with a serious mean streak of DIY electro.

Wretman’s latest album tells its tale through the eyes of an imagined anti-hero. He conjures up the gritty underbelly of an over-populated megalopolis; a world of dilapidation, ruin and sin, where stiletto knives are a dime a dozen and our titular protagonist, the FOG MAN, stalks the streets.

In an oddball tradition, there’s an absurdist, left-of-centre flex coursing throughout. This is the Stockholm native at his strangest, radiating fuck-off attitude and an embrace of imperfection as he maximises the potential of a limited studio setup.

Bleak spoken word lyrics only serving to bolster the narrative storytelling, ‘Sad Fog’ paints a vivid picture of hardships endured, while ‘Fog Power’ resembles the inner dialogue of a man teetering at the edge of sanity. Think corrosive, industrial fug and rugged, tape-damaged torque.

Through ‘No Fog’s menacing machine funk to the visceral, downbeat sleaze of ‘Freaks’ and queasy, Wolfenstein-sampling 'Eisenfaust’, the FOG MAN deals that dystopian gear in spades.

Ready 2 Fog will be released as full album on tape and digital with a limited edition of 7" lathe cut vinyl containing 'Look 4 The Fog' and 'Ready 2 Fog'. All physical copies are accompanied by an exclusive 24 booklet with visual works from the world of the FOG MAN.

All tracks written and produced by Arvid Wretman
All drawings by Arvid Wretman as well
Mastering by Henry 3000
Lathe Cut by disc_archive
Cassette by Headless Duplication
Special thanks to Cliff Lothar, Philipp Otterbach and Snitch

PRE ORDER https://warningberlin.bandcamp.com/album/ready-2-fog

BANDCAMP

PREVIEW: Your Planet Is Next pres. FOG MAN - Ready 2 Fog

We could hardly wait to share this mix! DJ Flounce @claire-dj-bln presents an hour of bouncy basslines, sassy percussion, and breaks that deconstruct and mix up the energy in the perfect way. Absolutely dance-irresistible. 

Berlin-based DJ Flounce (she/they) is a radio host, DJ and co-founder of local FLINTA events Double Trouble and FACILITATE. These two projects create platforms for FLINTA artists presenting an array of bass-centric sounds, and a safe space for the femme-led crowd to enjoy. 

On the air as a Refuge Worldwide resident, DJ Flounce delivers experimental dubs, sweet breaks, and heartwarming ambient sounds. On the dancefloor they like to include a range of styles in their high energy sets which ensure absolute dance-floor mayhem, leaving ravers ignited and ready for more.

stay in the loop! : 

https://www.instagram.com/_claire.eeee/
https://www.instagram.com/double.trouble.party/
https://www.instagram.com/facili.tate/

https://linktr.ee/DJ.Flounce

hyphen mix 006 - DJ Flounce

Deep In The Jungle- Ayesha's Drums Are Sex Dub

We are delighted to present darkmavis for Sounds of SMUT #27!

Contrasting the experimental with the oldskool, the ethereal with the sinister, and the ambient with the gabbah, Mark Davis aka 'darkmavis' always presents a forward thinking approach to dance music which is completed with 💖emotive dancefloor energy💖. He is the co-founder of 'Ethereal Skies', a Dublin based avant-garde focused party series, platform and label as well as being a resident of Salvaged Dublin.

This hour long mix is a journey through the depth of the darkmavis sound. Ambient, Progressive, Hard House, Acid, classic Techno and sunny Trance ring throughout. We love this mix and think you will too. Thanks babes!

027 - DARKMAVIS

Fixation w. Primitive Needs - 28 March 2024

naive has returned to releasing music on vinyl and digital formats, now distributed by Rotterdam's finest Clone Records. NAIVE020 epitomizes what the Lisbon-based label, run by Violet, has become cherished for: imaginative yet timeless, soothing yet moody, melodic yet sonic music. Entitled 'Computer Hermetics', this new record is an EP by UrbnMowgli, a fairly new Berlin-based artist who began releasing music in 2020.

The opening track, 'Fast Love Life', is a 145 bpm electro-bred, breakbeat-driven emotive dancefloor banger. It features menacing stabs juxtaposed with beautiful pads and acid-drenched arpeggio motifs that lend it a oneiric quality. 'Oracle Algorithm' picks up the 303 spirit and delves into trippier territories, densening the dreamlike, expansive atmosphere while infusing the record with electro-driven grit. Closing side A is 'Warschauer Rush-Hour', a futuristik, high-tempo twisted electro banger that's both tough and playful.

'Immaterial Desires' inaugurates side B—an ode to adventurous drum programming and intricate sound design in the form of a percussion-punctuated curveball belter. 'Digital Dawn' brings it all back home to the heart and closes the record with its deepest, most immersive moment, giving us big bass lines that alchemically converse with angelic bleepy melodies as if soundtracking a soulful sci fi movie that doesn't exist yet.

https://soundcloud.com/urbnmowgli
https://soundcloud.com/naivetrax

PREMIERE⚡️UrbnMowgli - Digital Dawn [naive]

https://soundcloud.com/marijnswillens
https://soundcloud.com/kulture-lab-radio
🛒 https://kulturelab.bandcamp.com/album/kulture-shock
🔊 https://youtu.be/Mmztuz3XBt8

Introducing "KULTURE SHOCK," the electrifying 7th release from the Kulture Lab crew! 🚀 Brace yourselves for another mesmerizing VA, packed with a kaleidoscope of tempos, vibes, and influences sourced from across the electronic music spectrum.

Since our debut in 2020, we've been on a journey of sonic exploration, constantly pushing the boundaries. We're taking things to the next level, honing our abilities and delivering a VA that's guaranteed to leave you breathless.

Prepare to be swept away by a whirlwind of high-energy tracks as we crank up the BPMs and dive headfirst into a world of sonic experimentation. Each track is infused with its own unique blend of creativity, resulting in a collection that's as cohesive as it is diverse.

And in a special twist, we're thrilled to welcome two new artists to join us on this VA: Emilio Arias and dxnte-667. With their fresh perspectives and innovative sounds, they add an exciting new dimension to the project.

Tracklist: 

1. dxnte-667 - LVL667 
2. Marijn S - Hyperact
3. tipp.exe - U dream ok 
4. Emilio Arias - Parpadeo Fugas
5. Fear & Self Loathing - Playground Politics 
6. Aberrant Electro - Lucifer’s Orchestra

PREMIERE: Marijn S - Hyperact [Kulture Lab]

https://etherwerkz.bandcamp.com/album/va-ascension-vol-2

EtherwerkZ is back with "Ascension Vol. 2", the leftfield-infused second volume of their VA series, once again serving up high vibrational frequencies to create that magic transcendental dance floor experience.


The compilation kicks off with a heavy, raw halftime/bass-hole riddim from Bristol Amity collective's unstoppable Soundboy Elpac, who has delivered nothing but fire output in 2024

Xen Chron returns to the label with his Xenology-influenced style, sounding something like a 2-stepish take on Autechre remixing a track by Stinson's legendary Transllusion project, perfectly exemplifying his USA - UK relation and connection.

UK bass first team player Product Toss keeping game deep and rolling, but a bit more percussive and bassy, preparing the road perfect for the late night driving in Kid Kun-s German whip with his sub-loaded darkside stepper.

Mexico City's exciting underground club scene don Octoptic delivers an idm-ish technoid breakbeat weapon, ideal for late-night club workoutz.

Tokyo's Albino Sound continues the frequency invasion via his experimental street-style psychedelic techno, of course with key elements from the UK bass sound and scene (the foundation of this subterranean compilation).

Then, label top boy Iggy presents his new project "5DJ EssΞncƎ". A 2-step, warp-drive bass-powered journey to outer space, somehow dark and ethereal at the same time with an ambient Lee Gamble-style outro as well as a powerful message via TikTok!

On closing duty, Hungarian sound artist Audio Compression provides ambient bliss therapy for listeners' minds, slowly sinking into ethereal depths, taking us to new levels of this magic ascension.


Massive shouts to all the soundboys and the rest of the fam for making all this happen. The truth is out once again!

@elpacuk
@cleamy 
@ptoss 
@kidkunmusic
@octoptic
@hirotaka-umetani
@audiocompress

Mastered by www.instagram.com/weightausend/

Artwork by www.instagram.com/annexmarrie/

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V/A - Ascension Vol. 2 [8ther-002] Previews

Based in Lyon, the french label Dürüm Records is coming back with its compilation series geographically organized and dedicated to highlighting the artists who shape the underground scene in their home countries: No French Fries.

Following their first release in this format, they're back with a new opus through which they share their particular love for Australian artists and their bewitching vibes. 12 Naarm/Melbourne-based producers come together on this new 10-track v.a. A project of varied atmospheres, reflects the musical richness that the players on australian vibrant creative scene have to offer.

Yollks is a producer/DJ and vocalist based in Naarm who co-runs label and club night 'Fluxx'.

Tied together with catchy samples, rushing breaks, hard hitting bass hooks and dirty synths, Yollks’ sound ignites an air of euphoria whilst also allowing one to be grounded in fast paced beats and rhythm on the dance floor.

• www.drmrecords.bandcamp.com

@yollks
@durum-records

No French Fries “AUS”

PREMIERE : Yollks - Caterwauler [Dürüm Records]

Simisea aka Brandon Sanchez is not only a bona fide full-time cutie (see illustrating picture from a few years ago - and he's only got more stylish now so IMAGINE) but also a hard-working music person - as 1/2 of label, party and mix series Human Pitch, regularly on NYC's The Lot Radio, as a label magick worker at the iconic RVNG Intl to some of the sassiest funniest incursions on twitter... the full package honey! And this mix just adds fuel to the fire, all twists and turns between futuristik club sounds, weirdo synth work and groovy perc-led rollers - juuuust how we like it. 
track list:
Low Jack - Dinner
Simo Cell - La Pulga
Lukid - Drip (Original Mix)
Clara! - Acero
Piezo - Tinned
Luciano, David Morales - Esperanza (Luciano Flow Latino Mix)
Bambounou - Seize-Sept
Gaunt - Neeueee
Off The Meds - Belter (Joy O Belly Mix)
NA DJ - coming in strong
SAYE - ROSALIA
Shanti Celeste & Hodge - Alula
master H - Cogs
Armand Van Helden - The Funk Phenomena (Johnick-Kenny Dope Master Mix)
STILL - Banzina (E-Unity Remix)
Lechuga Zafiro - Pájarocámara
Amazondotcom - Priestess
Sho Madjozi & She's Drunk - Amadoda (Shy One Remix)
Scratchclart - Scorpio

naivetape #34 - Simisea

@simisea

Hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy out there! With our parties on hold for the time being, we’re starting a mix series to shine a light on DJs pushing slinked-out sounds from across the globe. 

Our very own resident Simisea is up first with an hour of nonstop rhythmic motion.

"To inaugurate our SLINK mix series I made a mix exploring what “slink” means to me. Equal parts booty and brain (the way I like it!) the mix explores various tempos, rhythmic patterns, and layers of electronic music from around the world. There are moments of freaked and fried pop mutations, moments of darkness emerging into neon light, and moments I imagined slipping out of my skin on the dancefloor to. It’s my favorite mix I’ve made and emblematic of where my musical interests are at these days. Hope you enjoy <3 SLINK Responsibly" - xoxo, Simisea

Mix art by Yaeji


Tracklist:
Christoph El Truento - GOT2B
OSAMU KIMOTO - RYŪJIN 
Maluca - El Tigeraso (Gant Man Remix)
SMP - Natty Bop
Addison Groove - Footcrab
Pugilist - Ingonyama
Low Jack - Grass 29
Cop Envy & DJ Plead - Hinged
LOFT - Lassanamae
Piezo - Steady Can't Steady Can't Stay
M. Bootyspoon - Who Got It
CCL x Flora FM - Liquify Interference
Joy O - Burn (Ft. Infinite & Mansur Brown)
Leif - Igam-Ogam
CO/R - Agin Melt Faw
Tambura, Tornado Wallace - Tikitaka (Dazion Remix)
SHYQA - Hiding (Galtier Remix)
SANDUNGA - Selva (MX)
El Bolero de Raquel - Braian
DJ Nigga Fox - 5 Violinos
Chants - Gulfoss
Klein Zage - Womanhood (DJ Python Remix)
NKISI - Can You See Me
El Irreal Veintiuno - Colapso
Britney Spears - I’m A Slave 4 U (Instrumental)
Parris - Hanging With The Birds 
Equiknoxx - Enter A Raffle Win A Falafel

SLINK MIX 001 - Simisea

This edition of Bleep’s mix series finds @simisea (Brandon Sánchez) from @igetrvng leading us on a deep dive into both the label’s own releases and music admired by those involved with the acclaimed imprint. As anyone familiar with the RVNG Intl. aesthetic might expect, this is a varied and expansive set of blends - across almost fifty-five minutes here Simisea takes in widescreen spiritual music, outer-edges electronics, dreamy post-jazz, harmonious folk-rock and pretty much everything in-between. The fact that Lucrecia Dalt, Coil, Sugai Ken and The Soft Pink Truth are just a few of the artists to feature should indicate how this mix manages to strike a great balance between compositional ambition and lush sonics. It all makes for a delightful trip. 

"I’ve been wanting to make a non-dance mix for a while. A lot of the music in this mix has comforted me throughout quarantine. It includes tracks that have brought me euphoria, to tears, and all ranges and depths of emotions and states of being, embodying the kind of music I associate with RVNG."

Bleep Mix #135 - Simisea - RVNG Intl. Label Mix

SYSTEM gets wet and wild this week with a selection of slippery club rhythms courtesy of @simisea aka Brandon Sánchez, a Miami-born and Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, and co-founder of record label Human Pitch, and label and NYC night SLINK.

SYSTEM Mix 038: Simisea

i want to die an optimist.

record label from Lisbon. founded by @Violet, distributed by Clone Records

NYC by way of MIA
Resident DJ at @thelotradio / Cofounder @slinknyc, @humanpitch, Big Room Boogie

contact: brandon [at] humanpitch.fm
banner art by: julie mehretu

naivetape #34 - Simisea

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