Recording of Danilo Plessow's (MCDE) set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021. 

Dekmantel Selectors 2021 was a much needed musical reunion. After the preceding period of stillness, the catharsis and pure joy of finally being together again has been overwhelming. In the words of Danilo Plessow(MCDE): "Thank you for the memories, it truly was a great night."

Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Danilo Plessow (MCDE) at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

https://www.nts.live/shows/melodies-international/episodes/melodies-international-14th-march-2022

Melodies International - You're a Melody live at Corsica Studios  140322

Andras warmup set @ Pitch Festival '22

Darcy Justice -Meredith 2022

ngu - Lyrics (Japanese, Romaji, English)

VERSE 1
だめ、だめ、だめ、あきらめたら
Dame, dame, dame, akirametara 
No, no, no, don’t give up now

まわりのことをおもって
Mawari no koto o omote 
Think of all the people around you 

だめ、だめ、あきらめたら
Dame, dame, akirametara 
No, no, no, don’t give up now

けいぞくはちからになるよ
Keizoku wa chikara ni naru yo
Continuity is power

PRE CHORUS

あしたはあしたのかぜがふくよ　x  2
Ashita wa ashita no kaze ga fuku yo
Tomorrow is another day

CHORUS

だいじょうぶでしょう
Daijobu deshou 
It’s okay

（なんでもできる）
Nandemo dekiru 
You can do anything

あしたがある
Ashita ga aru
There is always tomorrow

（ただリラックスして）
Tada rirakkusu shite
So just relax

よくもわるくも
Yoku mo waruku mo
For better or worse 
(00:56 - 01:01)

（おちついて）
Ochitsuite 
Calm down 

かんがえすぎないで
Kangae suginaide 
Don’t overthink it

VERSE 2 

ないてもいいよ
Naite mo ii yo
It’s okay to cry 

なやんでもいいよ
Nayande mo ii yo
It’s okay to rage 

おこってもいいよ
Okotte mo ii yo
It’s okay to worry

あなたらしく、のび、のび
Anatarashiku, nobi, nobi
Be yourself, just keep growing

MONOLOGUE

どうしてそこであきらめるの？
Doushite soko de akirameru no?
Why are you giving up now?

もうすこしがんばって！
Mou sukoshi ganbatte! 
Just try a little harder!

だめ、だめ、だめ、あきらめたら
Dame dame dame, akirametara 
No, no, no, don’t give up now!

まわりのことをおもって！
Mawari no koto o omotte
Think of all the people around you!

ネバーギブアップ
Neba gibu appu 
Never give up 

BRIDGE

ぐずぐずぐずぐずぐずぐずしないで
Guzu guzu guzu guzu guzu guzu shinaide 
Just do it!

An episode that feels well overdue yet thoroughly worth the wait! A titan of the Naarm underground music scene, Pjenné has been a kindred spirit and longtime pal since the early days of MDC, and it's no surprise that her contribution is packed full of gloriously deep and immersive feels, bassy and driving in parts and light as a feather in others, speaking to a palette that has been meticulously explored and continues to evolve along with her incredible weekly radio show on PBS, Passing Notes. 

@pjenne

Q. What sounds of feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. For this mix, I wanted to channel the energy and sounds that I associate with Melbourne Deepcast rather than drawing on the darker side of my sound palette that has been at the fore of my radio and club sets of late. MDC means so many things to me, but there’s definitely an energetic, grooviness that comes to mind and this is what inspired the mix. Although the mix does showcase parts of me (heavily atmospheric, emotive and a few downtempo tracks for good measure), I’d say this is more of a mix for you. :) I imagine this mix being listened to outside, on a sunny day, but when you might also need a little extra pep in your step. 

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. The first that came to mind is a track by Sean Cusick and Medway (Jesse Skeens) - It is an incredibly beautiful and emotive breakbeat track from 2002 on Saw recordings, there’s just something about how the vocals and the pads wash over you - although its upbeat there's also a sombreness to it and I just think its the whole package. 

Towards the end of the mix there’s also a very very classic ambient trance number, Lazer Worshippers by Damon Wild & Tim Taylor from 1993 - Not the most deeply dug track but it's a classic for a reason.

Q. You have been lovingly broadcasting your weekly radio show Passing Notes on PBS for six years running, which is a serious achievement! Tell us what you did for your sixth anniversary on International Women's Day, and what keeps you inspired to broadcast the show week in week out?

A. It’s been a wild ride that’s for sure! I really appreciate that International Women’s Day marks each yearly anniversary of Passing Notes - it reminds me to stop and reflect on each year as an achievement that I would probably otherwise forget in the chaos of life. This year I enlisted the help of Syrian DJ and Harmony Rec affiliate Zeynep, who provided an excellent, playful and sassy celebratory guest mix. 

As for my inspiration to keep going, I’d say that I draw from the collective power of electronic artists locally as well as internationally. There’s just so much good music to share, and Passing Notes enables me to provide a crucial connection between ‘underground’ electronic music and the wider music community. I'm also inspired by live radio as a format - it provides a sanctuary for me from the highly curated nature of music today and allows me to be more playful in the way that I explore different sounds. To me it is a place free of judgement.

MDC.308 Pjenné

From the "Poptimo" side of the Optimo sound, the first in a series of weekend mixes of music for partying, in isolation. Max tempo - 111bpm. Available to download as a 320 mp3.

JD Twitch - (Isolating) House Party mix 1

More about KORG Collection at: www.korg.com/korg_collection/

Music by Harvey Sutherland
http://harveysuther.land

KORG Collection 2 - MS-20 Preview 2020

New @riveryarra edit from this cool LP by Yasuaki Shimizu: https://www.discogs.com/es/Yasuaki-Shimizu-Subliminal/release/6153536

Available for free download during this week, enjoy!

Kumi - Chan (River Yarra's Make It 2wice The Length Edit)

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I like dogs, films and music. This is what the music bit sounds like.

Releases:
FOTO16D - North Pollard - Sun Daze EP
FUSID007 - North Pollard - Thief & The Forger
LHR036 - North Pollard - Start Again
LHR030 - North Pollard - Hands
LHR023 - North Pollard - Hamilton's Dance
ISM047X - North Pollard - Flight EP
APRWAX005 - North Pollard - Never Gonna Let You Dub EP
NP001 - North Pollard EP1
APR036 - North Pollard - Tricks EP

Remixes:
LHR025A - Common Underground - GO! (North Pollard Remix)
MCP13016 - Jimmy Le Mac - Deeper (North Pollard Remix)

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North Pollard

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