b1. Pocket Club - Locomotive Ladybug

Trippy, subtle sounds from an underground favourite.

Nicolas Lutz is a Berlin-based DJ with ties to Club der Visionaere and London's Toi Toi Musik. He's revered for his record digging, and is part of an inter-connected group of European DJs who boast exceptional, varied collections that encompass mostly-forgotten house, techno and electro. Together with fellow Club der Visionaere regular Binh (who we profiled last week), Lutz is a leader among this crew, many of whom first emerged during the golden years of minimal house. Most of them have since moved on to more classic club sounds, though the emphasis on trippy, stripped-back and subtle productions remains. These artists, including Francesco Del Garda, Andrew James Gustav, Etienne and DJs connected to Berlin's rising Slow Life label, keep a low profile, without much recognition from outside their inner circle. They choose a style of DJing, which was mastered long ago by Perlon head Zip, where deep digging, long sets and playing vinyl are all key. 

The records on this week's RA podcast are far from new, but their textures are intricate, intelligent and often beautiful, plucked from the depths of '90s tech house, electro and techno. 


What have you been up to recently? 

I've been DJing, enjoying time with my family and searching for nice music. It's basically what I do the most. 

How and where was the mix recorded? 

It was recorded with two turntables and a mixer on a random afternoon with few friends at home. 

Can you tell us about the idea behind the mix? 

The idea was to create a nice trip for the listeners. 

Where do you find most of the records you buy—online or in stores? 

I buy records everywhere. Any shop in the city where I live, or when I travel. I always try to visit the record shops of the cities I'm going to. And, of course, I also buy stuff on the internet. 

Any tips you can share on Discogs digging? 

Yes, of course. I can say that it is also very good to visit the shops and not only focus on Discogs—it's way more inspiring, at least for me. I find it so boring when people only talk about Discogs. 

What are you up to next? 

Just going on doing what I like: playing records, putting out some more releases on my label, enjoying the nice parties, enjoying the time with family and friends. This is what makes me happy.

Source: http://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=473

RA.473 - Nicolas Lutz - 22 June 2015

Nightly Closures unveils Urban Pulse, a fresh Deep House cut driven by smooth grooves and effortless flow. The track blends modern textures with a subtle rhythmic glide that keeps the energy moving with elegance. Martin Luciuk steps in with a refined remix, adding his distinctive touch and elevating the atmosphere. A vibrant and polished release crafted for selectors who appreciate clean, fluid, and contemporary Deep House vibes.

Available here

Nightly Closures - Urban Pulse (Martin Luciuk Remix) [Deep Clicks]

Buy
https://evaporatezf.bandcamp.com/album/zfd029-avenue-ep-incl-overt-remix

Damn
https://soundcloud.com/demian-demian
https://www.instagram.com/dmnmusic_

Renno
https://soundcloud.com/user-294205870
https://www.instagram.com/_______renn0

Overt
https://soundcloud.com/overtt
https://www.instagram.com/toni.overt

PREMIERE: DAMN & Renno - Avenue (Overt Remix) [ZFD029]

Black Hours

End Of An Era

JOOICE 002

Produced & Mixed by Deyayu 
Mastered by Gabriele Carasco at Decode Studio Berlin 
Artwork by The Global Innovation
Distributed by KMA60

B2 - Indipendance

Artists: Empathic Decaying Frequency (aka Franco Cinelli, Esteban Gutierrez, Lazzade)
Title: Sudden Encounter EP
Label: Psyfunk
Cat No: PSYFUNK005
Format: 12” Vinyl Only

Tracklist:
A – Empathic
B1 – Decaying
B2 – Frequency

In this new edition, we present the work done by the trio of the city of Rosario, under the alias of EMPATHIC DECAYING FREQUENCY, led by Franco Cinelli, together with two great local artists: Esteban Gutierrez and Lazzade (David Lazzarin).

Their casual studio sessions have resulted in this new edition of the label, essential to carry in your bag and adaptable to any situation of expression.

The album, with the title "Sudden Encounter" EP, demonstrates a modern sound, capable of going through a fusion of styles, from environmental breaks and down tempo to electro. Probably one of the best works of these DJs and producers from Rosario, who have shown us their permanent evolution with this delicate presentation.

Empathic Decaying Frequency - Sudden Encounter EP (PSYFUNK005)

D2. 1984 (ST.MARK) (snippet)

B2. FURTHEST REACH (snippet)

A1 Transmission One

Contact: infoffthegrid [at] gmail.com

  3n0
  Animals on Psychedelics
  Appian
  Children Of The Sun
  Deep Frontier Records
  Disk Capita
  DMA
  Dote
  Dopium Tribe
  E.P.I.
  Fides
  Finest Hour  
  Flash As a Rat
  Fuori Orario
  Future Friend
  Garage Hermétique
  Hardacre
  Iceman
  Karnak On Acid
  Kontrast
  La Nota Del Diablo
  Lumbago
  Marginal Returns
  Metallic States
  Midibasics
  Mood Waves
  No Acting Vibes
  Off The Grid
  O Mato
  Needs
  No Time County
  Nugs on Board
  Overground
  Part of The Gang
  Pinguin Society
  Presence Unknown
  Roche Madame
  Sarahtonin
  Satelliet Studio
  Saisei
  Shotgun
  SHVRW1
  Spindesire
  Spinning Plates
  Space Shepherd
  Sports
  Stoned Pilot
  Subsequent
  Tape Archive 
  TFR
  Transversal
  trUst
  Tokyo Ghost
  Underlying Form
  Understory
  Wicked Bass
  Vakum
  YAY

D2. 1984 (ST.MARK) (snippet)

Off The Grid Records

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