- Tracklist -

Batu - Hang On Me (Batu Remix)
Egotot - Netjer
Kian Gast - Tribe (XONO Remix)
Rene Wise - Primal Fever
Sev Dah - Jugoslovensko Kolo
Model 10 - Insolate
David Löhlein - Ritmo
Kian Gast - Hunt
Kian Gast - Paralysis Stanislav
Lavskyy - Paranoia II
Egotot - CTRL2
Sustention - Sun
Phil Berg - Escape232
Forest People - Skylab
Phil Berg - Facial (Rove Ranger Full Load Mix)

- Interview Snippet -

- How do you treat the track selection process when preparing / recording a mix? Do you go in with a set plan or is it more ‘in the moment’? -

I like to go by feeling. I track dig for a certain mood and discover songs that I feel work well together and vibe in the same vein. I create a big folder with that energy and then just play in the moment. Sometimes if I feel like two songs have an undeniable synergy with each other, I’ll jot that down in my notes to remember for next time. If I ever try and follow a set list, almost always it loses the energy and I feel un-inspired. It’s not as thrilling. 

- If you could be reincarnated into a piece of DJ equipment what would you turn into and why? -

Probably the mixer fader cause then I’d always be smooth as fuck. I’d always have a witty come-back ready and not think about it 3 days later in the shower. 

- You discover a magical lamp and the genie inside grants you a single wish - what is it? -

That I can travel the world doing what I love, and connect with people. Make people happy.

- If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing - what would it be? -

Avocados. I eat that shit daily, but it would have to be perfectly ripe avocados every time. 

- If you had to listen to one genre for the rest of your life what would you choose? -

Techno, because there are a million sub-genres within that umbrella genre that I would never get bored.

003 - ANICA

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Interview snippet:

Where did it all start for you in terms of DJing/producing? Feel free to note as much detail as you like any key places / artists / influences that are relevant!

- Hey! First, thanks for having me man. As a kid I really listen to loads of different music and my brother was a big influence on what I listened to. As well, my father always push us to learn some music theory and any instrument we wanted to, so I took classes of drums and later on piano, which I think it’s where my passion for music production comes, like having this possibility of not just play one instrument but to create a new whole vibe through different instruments.

In my teens I remember that my brother and his friends arrived to my home with some music production software and a DJ controller. They began playing around trying to make some music and mixing some tracks, and I was there just looking and learning what they did, so as soon as the computer was free I tried to replicate what they have previously made or just played around trying to make something. In this moment I knew that I wanted to make things music related, so as soon as I got out of school I went a couple of months to NYC and made some music production courses and then I did my minor in Uni on music production as well, the rest has been up to me, locking myself 24/7 in the studio having fun and learning from the process.

You’re originally from Colombia to my knowledge correct me if i’m wrong! How has this affected your approach to music if at all?

- You are correct, I’m from Bogotá. Well I wish I could say that I grew up listening to Underground Resistance, MJ Cole , Todd Edwards or any other big artists of the scene. However, that was not my case. My intro to dance music, especially growing up in Colombia, was mainly through mainstream electronic music, which I think it is not bad because it lead me down the road to discover actual quality dance music, which continues to amaze me. As well, I believe that growing up in here has affected my approach to make music in a way that it feels more like a “sunny/happy” kind of vibes and where the groove has to be always present.

You said that videos of Houghton festival provided a lot of inspiration to this mix - what are your experiences with UK festivals?

- Offft yes man, hope I nailed a bit of those Houghton vibes on the mix. Well, I have only been to one music festival in the UK, but it was Glasto so I believe that one could count as 2? hahah Had tickets and everything planned for Glasto and Houghton 2020 but unfortunately we will have to wait a little more to have fun. But yeah, Glasto was an unforgettable experience, the crowd and the vibes throughout the festival are just next level, don’t think any other place can compare to it until now. I loved how people are always giving their 200% just to have a good time with friends and family, it’s just so cool to see people of all ages enjoying all types of music and just being in there for

the love of music and entertainment. And, Block9 and Beat Hotel DJs and experience is out of this world, can’t recommend it enough.

If you had to listen to one genre for the rest of your life what would it be?

- This one is a tough one, but I would stay with some proper 90s house, better if it’s from the UK/Italy 

If you could be reincarnated into a piece of DJ equipment what would you turn into and why?

- Hmm, maybe a beautiful Bozak AR-4 as you will always need some good sound quality for your music.

Favourite thing to eat?

- Any food from Asia is up there

If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing - what would it be?

- Concert tickets

A piece of study equipment you can’t live without? (hardware or software)

- Any FM synth and of course the 909

002 - Nicolas Duque

- Your friendly neighbourhood underground dance music dealer. 

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