Welcome to Il Modo's Exclusive Series Mix for March 2024.  We are thrilled to bring you a guest mix from the one and only Robert Babicz.

Robert Babicz has been redefining the boundaries of electronic music since the early 1990s. His unique artistry encompasses sound, vision, emotion and spirituality. From releasing and performing acid techno as Rob Acid, to his role as a highly-sought after producer and studio wizard infusing technical perfection with deep emotion, to his striking photos, everything Robert does expresses his desire to celebrate beauty and humanity, and to live each moment with utmost consciousness. Robert's art and philosophy are so distinctive there's a word for it: Babiczstyle.

EVOLUTION
Robert made his first record on borrowed equipment in 1992 and played his first gig on gear he'd never used before. “I had no musical background or knowledge, no clue what I was doing. I just improvised. But for the first time in my life I was absolutely in the moment. And people responded – they loved and accepted me.”  Music was a way to rise above the struggles of daily life (in the early years of his career, he slept on a mattress on the floor of a tiny flat in his home town Cologne, his synths his only possessions) and to share the joy of that transcendence with others. Playing as Rob Acid, he ignited parties with fierce techno played by strict rules: every set was 100% live and unique, he deleted the instruments' programming immediately afterwards.

COMMUNICATION
The power of Robert's performances are fuelled by his lack of personal ego: “I'm not playing the instruments,” he says. “The people on the dancefloor are playing me”. He's never DJ'd (“I have so many ideas, I am always trying out my own music”), packs only “underwear and my instruments”
to go on tour, and has a single goal: to feel the crowd, make people forget their problems and experience pure joy on the dancefloor: “The perfect moment is when they stop caring about their job, and are in the here and now. You can see it on their faces. They let loose of everything and are completely in the present. This makes me happy.”

CRAFT
Robert continuously pushes the boundaries of electronic music as an artist, consultant, teacher, and engineer. Among Robert's more than 1000 releases are seven albums and a flood of tracks for labels including Bedrock, INTEC, Mille Plateaux, Systematic, Audiomatique, K2, Treibstoff, SUGA, Punkt and Praxxiz. In recent years, he has focused increasingly on his own imprint, Babiczstyle, which epitomises his sound, emotions and ethos.
Robert's exceptional sound-design, mastering and studio skills have prompted companies like Native Instruments and Apple to request his help on sound-design projects. He also teaches workshops on production and his music philosophy; and is one of the electronic music world's most in-demand mastering artists. Fellow artistes from across the dance music spectrum trust Robert to perfect the technical aspects of their records while rendering the emotions and intention even clearer.

AUTHENTICITY
Babiczstyle is authenticity in action. Wherever he travels the world, Robert is instantly recogniseable for his music, his warm smile, his energy, and his bright red scarf. “It's a bit like Superman's cape,” he jokes. The difference is, when Robert puts on the red scarf to perform he doesn't become someone else. Robert's superpower is the integrity of his art and vision: “I don't want to be dreamed by others,” he says. “I want to be myself.”

We hope you enjoy the mix! 

All tracks by Robert Babicz. 

Bookings: manuela@ad-sound.com

The Exclusive Series - Episode 37 - Robert Babicz

Martin HERRS steps behind the decks for the 85th episode of Ren' Radio. His mix contains tracks from Cioz, Argia and Aera plus a few tracks from his latest EP and also some unheard cuts. Turn it up!

1. ID - Intro 00:00:00
2. Maicol MP - Crepuscolo 00:00:00
3. Monica  - Nothing Rhymes With Orange 00:01:40
4. Bouzidi - Hey! 00:04:05
5. olof dreijer x diva cruz - acuyuye 00:06:45
6. Martin HERRS - Fearless 00:11:20
7. Cioz - wizardry 00:16:20
8. Argia - Chavala 00:22:30
9. Upercent - Darkness (Aera Remix) 00:28:30
10. Martin HERRS - Should I Love This Way 00:34:10
11. Sahar - Battery Operated 00:39:20
12. Martin HERRS - ID 00:44:14
13. Eladi (Juve Remix)  00:48:30
14. Martin HERRS - What Could It Be. 00:53:30
15. Martin HERRS, Navas - Infinity 00:59:30

Ren' Radio #085 - Martin HERRS

This is a mix I made for the recent Dutch Burning Man Decompression in mind.
Track ID's will follow soon.

Baliology @ Burning Man Decompression

FIRST CUT NOVEMBER 2024

DJ Friendly Clubmix 2024-12-27:
01. Selli Martin - Voga (Nordic Voyage Recordings) (0:00)
02. Gai Barone - Classrooms (Patternized Recordings) (6:50)
03. Eatmydisco, Jamie & May - Lights (Moonbootique Records) (11:47)
04. OIO - I Know (Mobilee Records) (18:16)
05. Fulltone & Parallelle - How Can I Resist (Klassified) (21:30)
06. Cedric Salander - Huyu (Déepalma Records) (26:00)
07. Soma Soul & Nelleke - Inside My Mind (Dantze) (29:55)
08. Robag Wruhme - Yes (Kompakt Extra) (35:06)
09. Gorge & Dè Saint. - Feed The Animal (8bit Records) (38:54)
10. Roland Clark, Wave Wave & Genesi - Phones Down (Tomorrowland Music) (43:13)
11. Joshlane - Exploration (Not So Unknown) (48:03)
12. Modeplex - Eventually (Positive Sounds) (52:07)
13. Township Rebellion - Hypnotized (Rose Avenue) (56:04)
14. Ruback & Bhaskar - Feel Your Touch (Spinnin' Records) (1:00:12)
15. Mr Morek & Stas Drive - Piano Quilt (Renaissance) (1:05:01)
16. Pig&Dan, Joris Voorn & Livi - Been There Before (Spectrum) (1:08:31)
17. Yard Woman - Habibti (Simulate Recordings) (1:13:02)
18. Vhaera - Electric Shiver (Lowbit) (1:17:21)
19. Rebuke - Along Came Polly (Konstantin Sibold & Zac & Carmee rmx) (Afterlife) (1:20:19)
Totalt: 1:23:53

DJ Friendly on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/erik-djfriendly-eriksson/dj-friendly-clubmix-2024-12-27/

DJ Friendly on Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/erik-djfriendly-eriksson/gratis-dj-friendly-clubmix-2024-12-27/

DJ Friendly Clubmix 2024 - 12 - 27

Semblance x Revolver ~ 26.12.24 [ melodic house ]

Alerch: Proyecto dirigido por Alán Chávez DJ y Productor de Ciudad Juárez.

Reconocido a nivel mundial por ser fundador del sello discográfico Anathema
Records la música que nos presenta este proyecto ha logrado sonar en los mejores
festivales del mundo como Time Warp.

Sus tracks y remixes han sido tocados por artistas top como:
Adriatique, Hernán Cattáneo, Dave Seaman, Mind Against, Øostil, The Element, A
Jonas Saalbach, Wally Lopez, Tocadisco, Malandra Jr, Florian Kruse,Rafael
Cerato, Quivver, Thomas Gadney, entre otros.

Venues destacados donde se ha presentado:

Hardpop (Ciudad Juárez) Epicentro (Chihuahua), Wherehouse (Tijuana), GROOVE (Mexicali), AM Local (CDMX), Hookah Satélite (EDOMEX), Terraza Cate-
dral (CDMX), Downtown Tulum Radio (Tulum), Ephimera Tulum (Tulum).

Ha compartido cabina con:

Anja Schneider, Sebo K, Andrea Roma, Dave Seaman,
Matthias Meyer, Brian Cid, Rafael Cerato, Dahu, Øostil, Aaryon, Bec, Pig&Dan,
Wurtz, D-Nox, Giorgia Angiuli.

SIGUELO EN REDES SOCIALES:

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/alerchmusic

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alerchmusic
@alerchmusic

SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/alerchmusique

Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/artist/alerch/421564

Spotify:
Alerch

Alerch - Underground Kitchen 002

RadioActive airs every 3rd Thursday at 5pm EST with Saturo Sounds

RadioActive 2024 Year End Mix with Saturo Sounds

Stream here: https://lnk.bobbyflava.com/hardtimes

I created this track in times of anger, the world going against me, losing to everything. Listen or don't. Being busy. See you soon, Bobby.

Stream / Listen

Hard Times

All label releases on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wIlg1Jxc6OvMb9DZXZgi4?si=deed6c21853945ba 

Artist: @antshift

Anton Zavyalov, widely recognized as the frontman of Russian hip-hop band 25/17, takes a bold step into the world of electronic music with his solo project Ant+Shift. Known for its rich analog textures and genre-defying sound, Ant+Shift blends eclectic dance music with a distinctly personal aesthetic. His latest release, “High Water”, marks not only a significant milestone in his solo career but also serves as the inaugural release for SE:VER, a new dance label dedicated to contemporary club music.

“High Water” is a powerful reinterpretation of the 1910 poem “Spring Floods” by Sergei Yesenin, reimagined through the haunting vocals of Russian folk ensemble Kasha. Layered over Ant+Shift’s signature club-oriented techno production, the track bridges traditional Russian lyricism with modern electronic sonics—creating a deep, emotionally charged listening experience that defies simple categorization.

The track premiered live at Wild Mint: Violet, a prominent festival in Russia, where Ant+Shift performed it in front of an audience at the WBC stage. The performance marked a symbolic beginning for both the artist’s new chapter and SE:VER’s journey as a label.

Ant+Shift, one of the label’s co-founders, envisions SE:VER as a platform for forward-thinking electronic music rooted in artistic experimentation and cultural resonance. If spring floods can arrive even in late summer, as the Russian saying goes, this debut signals the start of a creative surge that is only just beginning.

High Water (feat. KASHA)

ARDTASH - The Signal

Expect energy ❤️‍🔥

Zoë’s musical palette blends soulful, melodic techno with darker, driving rhythms, seamlessly weaving in elements of minimal techno with afro and progressive house for an unparalleled auditory experience. Her storytelling ability connects deeply with audiences, taking them on an emotive journey from the first beat to the last.

Drawing inspiration from the heady magic of Rainbow Serpent's Market stage, Zoë’s infuses her sets with vibrant energy, creating unforgettable moments on the dance floor. Her musical evolution has been marked by recurring performances at BLOC and Break Festivals, where surrounded by the natural beauty of the outdoors, she finds her melodic soundscapes find their truest expression.

In just a short time, Zoë has supported international acts such as andhim and Lovebirds, gracing stages at renowned festivals and venues across Australia, including Beyond The Valley, Revolver, Glamorama, Circus, Electric, and Lucky Coq. With every set, she invites you to lose yourself in a transformative musical experience.

Semblance x Revolver ~ 26.12.24 [ melodic house ]

ZOË

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