New Wave Podcast 046: DJ Manu C

Although having perfected her craft as a DJ years ago, Manu C found her home in the ghetto and electro community over the recent lockdown, emerging as one of the hottest young artists in the scene. With a natural ear for music, her sound has took various pit stops during her time as a DJ, however her recent rise was due to the plethora of knee-jerking and high voltage mixes released over the past year. Her bubbly and expressive personality is certainly portrayed into her mixes where she is able to express herself whilst creating a deep musical narrative.

Her prowess behind the decks has never been in question, featuring regularly in the local scene, but she admits that she does not have the freedom to fully convey her true vision as an artist due to the lack of support for ghetto and electro music. Residing in Buenos Aires and playing this style of music, does have it's limitations, due to the scene being heavily commercialised. However with a move to Europe planned for the future, her future is very bright. She has already made several links with labels and parties; including Former City Records and Sound Transitions.

We recently caught up with Manu to discuss her lockdown life, clubs opening during lockdown in Argentina, the Argetinian festival scene and nerves when DJing in front of a crowd.

New Wave Podcast 046: DJ Manu C

All links► https://band.link/Mykorhiza  (fully available in September '25)

Stephen Medeiros, celebrated for his iconic project Kaminanda, returns to Altar Records with an exquisite new EP under his latest moniker, Mykorhiza. Drawing on nearly two decades of sonic exploration, he delivers a captivating psychill-cinematic journey through four immersive tracks.

The opening piece, "Forest Gateway," gently invites listeners into an enchanting soundscape, lush with textured atmospheres and subtle organic rhythms that evoke the serenity and mystique of a hidden woodland sanctuary. Seamlessly transitioning to "Microflora," the artist further deepens the sonic narrative with intricate layers and delicate melodies, each note thoughtfully crafted to echo the wonder of life's minute complexities.

"Empyrean" elevates the experience, transporting the listener skyward with sweeping cinematic vistas and a harmonious interplay between ethereal pads and intricate rhythms. It's a mesmerizing exploration that embodies both tranquility and majestic depth.

Closing the EP, "The Rose Temple" features the graceful vocals of Rebecca Elatiki, whose ethereal voice gracefully intertwines with the composer's rich instrumentation. This collaborative track encapsulates the essence of spiritual introspection, gently guiding listeners through a heartfelt journey that lingers long after the final note fades.

Mykorhiza's debut EP on Altar Records is an evocative, meticulously crafted work that beautifully bridges the realms of psychill and cinematic music. Mykorhiza proves his mastery in creating soundscapes that not only enchant but resonate deeply within the soul.

As always, grab your high-quality 24-bit 48Khz audiophile and 16-bit studio masters for Deejays, exclusively on Altar Bandcamp !

1. Forest Gateway
2. Microflora
3. Empyrean
4. The Rose Temple (ft. Rebecca Elatiki)

♪♫ W&P by Mykorhiza aka Stephen Medeiros, CA, USA
► https://soundcloud.com/mykorhizamusic

► Mastering by DJ Zen @ Altar Records
https:/www.band.link/AltarRecords
https:/www.facebook.com/AltarRecords

► Artwork by Mykorhiza

Offered in 24bit 48Khz and 16bit studio master only in Bandcamp:
► https://mykorhiza.bandcamp.com/album/mykorhiza 
► https://altar-records-europe.bandcamp.com/album/mykorhiza

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The Rose Temple (Ft Rebecca Elatiki)

Whispers in the River

Fire Goddess is a 60BPM tribal-electronic journey weaving didgeridoo, primal percussion, and transformative light language vocals into a powerful ritual of transformation. Part of my Elemental Goddess Journey series, this track channels the essence of the luteal phase as both destruction and renewal, clearing what no longer serves while igniting passion, courage, and creative power.

Designed as a ceremonial soundscape, Fire Goddess bridges electronic intensity with ambient drone textures, making it ideal for ecstatic dance, shamanic journeys, sound healing, yoga, and meditation practices.

Fire Goddess

A2 of my 'Escapes' 12" on @noorden from 2016
Record is sold out on bandcamp but you can buy the digital version or get it via HHV or other shops in the interwebz. :)

https://noorden.bandcamp.com/album/escapes
https://www.discogs.com/Caldera-Escapes/release/8908415

Caldera - Refuse '91 (Noorden 12")

Coming soon on the Rainbow Body EP on Neutralizer records.

Rainbow Body

Nightwave - Quadratic Mind Ft Martyn Bootyspoon

DJ and producer REES joins the roster at Man Power's ME ME ME sublabel, Ape-X, later this month. Hear the nostalgic atmospherics of Matrixxman's jungle-infused take on 'Bamboo Of Kyoto' now

More info:

Premiere: REES 'Bamboo Of Kyoto (Matrixxman Throwback Mix)'

I contributed a new track to this beautiful compilation by @lobster-theremin

"We are reviving the spirit of PLUR (Peace. Love. Respect. Unity.) to encourage positive values and action in a time of great challenges and struggles.

We are donating 100% of profits made to mental health charity Mind, homeless charity Shelter, plus to an independent fund for a number of contributing artists to help give back to the music and wider community during these uncertain and strange times."

LOBSTER PLUR Volume 2

Bandcamp

Take 2

Terra

a lighter shade of grey:- 17/11/20

An arranged collection of musical works that I find inspiring and enlightening.

Tracklist:
Mutate3k - Human Occupied Spaces / David Lynch on Consciousness
aactu mapls - I Just Cold
Space Afrika  - Self
Nora Drum - Tape
Burago - Proto
Charles Murdoch - Shade 
Francis Bacon on Chaos
KP Transmission - Nereids
Englesia - Party Demon
Son Acido - Root Cause
Space Afrika - Kitty
Low Life - Dream Machine
Ulwhednar - Ports of NarVik
Boy Harsher - Morphine
Linda Fox - Teenagers Kissing
Boards of Canada - Everything you do is a Balloon
Space Afrika - Where is
She Past Away - Soluk
Nora Drum - Rain

a lighter shade of grey.

Pure abundance of fluffy deep highs, making it a pleasure to sink into from Medellin, Colombia, by https://soundcloud.com/Insanity-Circle
PS welcome to the circle... ✈✈✈ 
https://www.instagram.com/sanchez_insanityc
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/insanitycircle
https://www.facebook.com/insanitycircle
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01. Instrucciones Para Reir
02. Instrucciones Para Estar Bien
03. Retrospectiva
04. Eres Lo Que Yo Pude Ser
05. Visiones De Amor Y Libertad
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VIDEO PREMIERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_MQlaqzRWs

a lighter shade of grey.

NORA DRUM