For the 18th edition of our mix series we are joined by a revered breakthrough of recent years, @ciel_dj.

A key figure on and off the dancefloor, Toronto-based Ciel has been an ever growing force on the electronic scene. Spearheading the female focused Work In Progress collective and co-founding the touted Parallel Minds imprint, she has helped bring diversity, safety and representation into the clubs whilst also working with advocacy groups to change the city’s laws to be more favourable towards creative ventures. Pushing a distinctive sound that is characterised by a club-focused blend of deep and energetic contrasts, she showcases why she is one to watch with a standout mix for the Junction 2 series.

Here is what Ciel had to say about the mix:

“This mix was inspired by 1) clubs reopening 2) my love of cheesy tech house wafters and 3) a desire to present the most authentic version of myself as a DJ. I think most Djs have very complicated feelings about making mixes, the process of premeditating a mix at home away from an audience and the insatiable drive for perfection can both be very anxiety-inducing. So I chose to do as little planning as possible, seeking instead a truly spontaneous recording experience with zero plan and nothing more than 2 USBs full of bangers. The result is a high energy 90-minute trip into trancey house, techy rollers, dub techno, and minimal-UKG tools. Play this on your way back to the club.”

Junction 2 Mix Series 018 - Ciel

I will play records that I found along my tour across the US.

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Reptant @ The Lot Radio 05-24-2025

| LIVE FROM HIGH NOTE | w/ Myles Mac & DJ Possum

The latest Off-Kilter audio submission is a dive into Or:la’s expansive vision of sound - a downtempo mix of slung drums, abstract electronics and heady vocals. As an artist, Or:la navigates effortlessly through many channels of electronic expression. Here, she revisits music from her influential past with a mix that is deep, meandering and rich with texture - nailing the brief with pin-point precision - and transporting us into a dream like state.

In her own words:
 "I kept to the ‘off-kilter' brief for this one and wanted to put together a mix you can just zone out to, with less of the twists and energy shifts I usually go for in my DJ sets. A lot of the tracks mean something personal to me like the Holger Czukay one at the very end, which I first heard at uni around 2012 while watching Morvern Callar in a film studies class - the whole soundtrack really stuck with me and ended up playing a big part in me drifting away from visual arts and getting into music."

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Throughout Or:la's journey as an artist, the Derry-born producer and DJ has carved out her own niche and consistently strived to escape categorisation gaining her a BBC Radio 1 Residency, an Essential mix, and DJ Mag's ‘Best DJ’ award. From running DIY parties in abandoned shops whilst studying in Liverpool, to securing some of the best club residencies around the world, Or:la's story is organic and authentic.

Staying true to her explorative propensity, Or:la 's debut album arrived via Fabric Originals in 2024 and is a testament to her ability to fluidly traverse tempos and energies. Or:la takes a similarly chameleonic approach to her DJ sets - although there's an impalpable emphasis on melody, rhythm and texture, you never really know what you might get other than a preference to follow mood over genre. Orlagh Dooley's DIY mentality extends far beyond the DJ booth - as the boss of former Deep Sea Frequency and her current label, Céad, she nurtures a community of diverse artists who share her passion for less categorizable dance music including NIKS, Primrose, Blu Terra and FAFF. The label's releases emphasize quality and creativity across a wide sonic spectrum. Since her debut EP 'UK Lonely' on Hotflush Recordings in 2017, Dooley has collaborated on a broad range of remixes, from David Holmes/Killing Eve's "Unloved" to dance floor-focused labels like Spray and Woozy. Or:la continues to run her queer-focused event series ‘La Potion', which celebrates and shines a spotlight on queer creatives. Now based back in the UK, Orlagh Dooley remains integral to the clubbing scene as a promoter and community builder, pouring her heart and soul into the place where she found her musical voice.

@orla_cd

OK037 - Or:la

Amelia Holt at The Swirl, Horst Arts & Music 2025

Celebrating an end of an era in Adelaide before moving to Melbs - Four hours of magical bliss b2b with Hannah D at Ancient world.

Ivy b2b Hannah D

The snack enthusiast and London based producer and DJ takes on the NTS airwaves. Stay tuned for mixes spanning the breadth of dance and club music. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/peach/episodes/peach-18th-june-2025

Peach 180625

Regular techno, electro, and house missives from the Against Interpretation labelhead and powerhouse-club selector Courtesy…
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/courtesy/episodes/courtesy-20th-june-2025

Courtesy 200625

| BSR3000 | w/ Sleep D | E11

Part of the NTS family since day dot, Moxie has held her Wednesday show since the stations first broadcasts. Inviting esteemed guests for interviews & mixes and breaking new, unreleased music, she’s got your Wednesday afternoons covered... Tune in to hear anything from Soulful House, Garage, Afro beats and all the way through to rolling techno. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/moxie/episodes/moxie-chris-cruse-25th-june-2025

Moxie w/ Chris Cruse 250625

start of a new lil segment called peach & a pal!

i thought it would be a nice way to show you some of the homies i've met along the way in this whole thing. 

@pejiej is a pal from Amsterdam. His label is @ye_yeh. His mix is mostly vinyl only, with a few unreleased bits from his label that were played on CDJs. he works at the @bordelloaparigi record store :) 

hope you enjoy!!!

Peach 015 - Pieter Jansen

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head of Psychic Readings, Sixth Sense

also affiliated with: 
CYFTS, Peach Discs, NTS Radio, Intergraded

Bookings: 
EU/UK/Asia - kim@poly.am
NA/SA - ryan@liaisonartists.com

Bandcamp: https://peachplanet.bandcamp.com

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