Bassiani resident Hamatsuki cooks up an hour of flirty electronics for Podcast number 138. This one’s an ambient riff on his casual hybrid of optimistic and laid back sounds. Over the last years, Mamuka Tskhadaia has become a Horoom staple, perfecting a formula that reliably keeps a crowd of avid ravers in his fold. For this latest live recording straight from the club, the DJ/producer brings an exciting mix of fresh melodies, contemplative segues, incongruent rhythms and auspicious flair to his hour-long exploration in sound.

@hamatsuki

Bassiani invites Hamatsuki [live] / Podcast #138

Wet tee shirts, ice brews pouring and heatwave-ready outfits definitely out the closet. July’s here and it’s not about to relent with our special summery treat, all set at cranking up the heat up two or three notches. Time to kit up and turn on the cooler. Throughout the month of July, RYC teams up with the Georgian monument of techno that is Bassiani to bring you a healthy diet of weekly mixes courtesy of its amazing cast of residents. Revving up the engines, Ndrx strikes first with two hours of his mind and body-entrancing pyrotechnics. Creator of bespoke floor narratives that defy the laws of gravity, Ndrx will have you whirling off into orbit thanks to his ever-reliable instinct for selection and a laser-guided precision in DJing. Diving deep into origami-esque dub folds and drilling his way farther across squelchy, 90s-informed uptempo territories, the Tbilisi maestro casts out nines as to his Bassiani stalwart status, exemplifying his levels of floor-destroying abilities with utmost boldness and panache. One for the hall of fame. 

soundcloud.com/nod-rex

Reclaim Your City  

Reclaim Your City 546 | Ndrx

Closing the chapter of our Bassiani takeover for July, here comes Tbilisi’s Kvanchi, providing the very kind of fire we needed to top off a month of Georgian heat over at RYC. Infused with deeper Detroit tech flavors and strains of effusive acid hoodoo, Kvanchi’s mixes are testaments to the old-school sound, all set at bringing dance floors to a simmer through nonstop bouncy momentums and bespoke soulful selections. True to this approach, Kvanchi’s RYC podcast keeps it buoyant from start to finish, as it nimbly navigates the frontier between hi-NRG house traction from back in the day, electroid / breaks-heavy charges and a touch of ghetto-tech-informed irreverence. Clearly toasting to the Motor City’s heritage, a most fitting wrap-up to that longed-for Bassiani x RYC takeover. We hope you enjoyed the journey as much as we did.  

soundcloud.com/kvanchi

Reclaim Your City 550 | Kvanchi

30 years of Fuse means 30 years of road paving. 

In over a quarter century, Fuse has stood the test of time by rooting itself in ageless music and employing pioneering artists - large or small, international or local - to command the decks of Belgium’s longest running dance floor. A celebration of this legacy and the renewed imprint is in order, coming in the form of a 30 track compilation of techno’s best and brightest from around the world. One track for one year, this collection of recordings highlights the status quo of enduring club music, beginning with a nod to the past: a re-release of Jeff Mills iconic ‘Step to Enchantment’ from 1993. This glance to the past quickly shoots us forward into the current state of techno with legendary artists like Planetary Assault Systems, DVS1, Steffi, Rødhåd, Donato Dozzy, DJ Nobu and many others who headlined the club in recent years. Cementing itself as a respected escapist institution, Fuse also calls on its growing local scene to prove why Brussels continues to remain a reference in the scene even outside of its own borders. 

An ode to the past and a hint to the future, Fuse shares this milestone with its original guests from 1994 all the way to its fresh party goers of the past years as a promise to keep its dance floor focused on quality music and timeless moments. 

A1. Jeff Mills - Step To Enchantment
A2. The Advent - Quadrant One One Two
B1. James Ruskin - Alfa Lift
B2. Ben Sims - Light The Fuse (Firecracker Mix)
C1. Planetary Assault Systems - Catch 23
C2. Setaoc Mass - Fire In Sand
D1. Steffi	- Heavy Knock
D2. Rødhad - Fever FM
E1. Rebecca Delle Pianne - Sharp Taint
E2. Phara - Sorry, I Overslept
F1. Adriana Lopez - Broken
F2. Oscar Mulero - RB208
G1. DJ Nobu - SG 108
G2. Donato Dozzy	- Purificazione
H1. DVS1	- Escape
H2. Nihad Tule - Self Supply
I1. Altinbas - Unit 2
I2. GiGi FM - U8
I3. Border One - Resonant Shape
J1. Deniro - Esuf
J2. Kr!z - Step Into Tomorrow
K1. Kerrie - Cyclone101
K2. Downside - Cosmos In Motion
K3. Matrixxman - Boss Loop V69
L1. Yanamaste - Swing
L2. Initial Code - Orange Sofa
M1. Stephanie Sykes - Tic Tac Hoe
M2. JakoJako	- Diazed
N1. Voiski - Look In, Look Out
N2. Arthur Robert - Lightspeed

Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Except for Steffi - Heavy Knock, mastered by Nikolaj.
Artwork & layout by Studio Phazed

30YRS Fuse • Compilation

Recorded live in Amsterdam at CODA (Ratherlost x Pax Romana ) during ADE 2024 in Lofi.

Both Ratherlost and Pax Romana have been crews that keep a particular space in my heart. A little archive from a memorable night of two combined force of the Amsterdam club scene ! Enjoy the ride , as much as I did !

Musically yours,
Léo

Mastered by Erik Luebs.

Picture taken during that event by @aesthetic_lunatic

Quelza at Coda I Ratherlost x Pax-Romana ADE 2024

Stockholm-born DJ, producer and label member Joel Mull has spent over three decades shaping the global techno landscape, being recognised as a key figure in the pioneering wave of Swedish techno artists. Joel is renowned for his versatility, working under multiple aliases: Icarus, Gotzkowsky and most recently, Damm, where he channels his passion for ambient and electronica. As a member and contributor of the Swedish label Parabel, Joel continues to innovate the scene with his emotive and melodic productions. 

Joel’s productions evoke a sense of nostalgia, blending deep, downtempo rolling basslines with ethereal ambient textures and harmonic synths. This mix is driving, uptempo and seamlessly fuses rhythms with intricate synth melodies. 

Gear up for an otherworldly hour of Joel Mull. 

Tune in to #232

Artwork by instagram.com/ankhsious/

@joelmull

Vault Sessions #232 - Joel Mull

SereNADA

NEUX B2B Nebbieri

For the 40th edition of the Fast Forward Audio Series we present to you - NEWA

Coming from the jazz scene (and being a classically trained musician) Ana Kublashvili chose the artist name Newa when she progressed into the electronic music field. Newa started out as a DJ in 2012 in her hometown of Tbilisi, Georgia, quickly making a name for herself around in the city’s famous nightlife spots. She is a regular at the world-renowned Bassiani venue, a space that has given her a foundation to establish her skills on an international scale. Newa is also a recurring favourite at Ben Klock’s touring event-series Photon.

When it comes to Newa’s own productions it is a direct transition from her sound as a DJ; she represents a nuanced artist, building her musical presence on technical skill and honest feelings. Her authenticity extends into the studio. What you discover when listening to her work is a producer who expertly manages to measure all elements; deep bass lines and sunken melodies coexist in harmony. Whether the end result is techno or an experimental ambient piece, she manages to create music resonating with depth and reflection. Subspiele Records debuted Newa’s first own productions in 2012, since then she has gone on to release records on fine labels such as Klockworks, Semantica and the Bassiani in-house label. Since 2016 she also co-runs the diverse Icontrax imprint; here the focus lies on presenting undiscovered local talent from the flourishing Georgian techno scene.

We are looking much forward to having her on the lineup for the next Fast Forward rave @ KPH Volume, 7th of March 2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/1092536004432843/

Links
https://soundcloud.com/newa
https://www.facebook.com/NewA.music/
https://www.instagram.com/newa.music/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/newa

Graphics by Melina Stehr

TASCAM DR-100

Fast Forward Audio Series #40: Newa

Due to countless requests we are glad to share with you more of Rødhåd’s all-nighter at Bassiani. The journey continues [after Podcast # 63] with part 1 of 3, reaching even higher levels of dance floor ecstasy.

@rodhad