Fresh and direct from Toronto, Pacific Rhythm is pleased to welcome Emissive (aka Evan Vincent) for a solo cruise on the label. While Vincent has appeared on the label twice as part of house music duo Active Surplus (alongside Ian Syrett), this new EP entitled Wave Science sees the young musician push his sound into warmer and more melodic waters. Vincent says the new tracks pay tribute to the Black American roots of electronic music; a historical fact the producer says is an ongoing source of motivation and inspiration in his work.

Indeed, this new four-tracker sees Emissive bring in a pinch of futuristic boogie and cosmic funk to his dancefloor recipe—versatile flavours that should go down quite well at a variety of Dance Opportunities in the very near future! All of the tunes were composed and mixed at Vincent’s home studio in Canada’s largest city, with the tracks getting a warm, Hi-Fi mixdown via Syrett’s Nagra IV reel-to-reel. Tech talk aside, Vincent says he wanted to avoid over-analyzing the production and instead summon the spirits of dance, love and seasonal warmth. Or as the artist himself says: “Less thinking, more feeling.” Check it out and we’re sure you’ll agree his approach paid off!

Wave Science

Emissive - Wave Science

Pacific Rhythm is elated to present a grounding offering from Oakland's Space Ghost entitled Private Paradise as our first release of 2022. The LP is an ode to Space Ghost's time spent at Sea Ranch on the Northern California coast, a place he and his partner visit to refresh their spirit and regain optimism and enthusiasm for the outside world.

Private Paradise possesses a rare ability to restore, rejuvenate, and inspire through each listen and is something we've only grown more and more fond of during the unforeseen complications we encountered during its release over the past two years. It's a piece of music that feels like a perfect nod to where we've been musically for the past 8 years and where we see ourselves heading in the future. Deep, contemplative, and uplifting audio that compels its listeners to focus on the positive forces in the world and the power of being present in a moment.

Private Paradise will be available both physically and digitally on March 31st, 2022. As always, thanks for listening!

Private Paradise

Space Ghost - Private Paradise

Greetings! The 76th Pacific Spirit episode has landed. This time around its a 2 hour session from the legendary Los Angeles based DJ @dirty_dave. Top notch banter, world class selections, and impeccable vibes. It's all her folks! Enjoy the audio.

Tracklist:  Richard Jan Plasko - "Dave The Dirty Cowboy" - Miss You
Tony Watson - "Let’s Have Fun Again" - YZA Studios
Davis / Pinckney - "Remote Control" - Glass Wing
Emotional Blackmail - “Doc?” - Zong
Viola Reittowsky - “You Can Dance” (Disco Version) - Crystal
Syreeta - "Can’t Shake Your Love” (Vocal) - Motown
Marina Van-Rooy - “Sly One” (Melbourne Mix) - Deconstruction
Bogdan Ra - “Alen" - Schrott
Carmen - “Schlaraffenland" (Kapote Rework) - Toy Tonics
Der Gerd - “Bomberjack’ (Mama, Ich Will Kein’ Anorak)” (Instrumental) - Blow Up
Dahweed - All Night All Right (All Night Mix) - Spring Records
Charles Amoah - Fighting Spirit - Milos Music
Paco Saval - Tonight (Sprint To Paris) - Aztec
Ichisan - Magnetic Field (Walter Jones Remix) - Under The Shade
Mick - “Macho Brother” - 10 Inches Of Pleasure Records
Tilman - Lovin’ - Pleasant Systems
Robot 84 - FGTH reworks
Rotation (Lloyd’s Edit)
May Ervin - What Is It (Long Version) - Music International

Originally broadcast on Worldwide FM on June 4, 2022

Pacific Spirit No. 76 | Dirty Dave

This month on Pacific Spirit DJ D.DEE invites Sinéad from Santa Cruz, California to share her favourite decompression sounds. Enjoy the audio!

DJ D.DEE Mix: Princess Demeny - New York Grief 86’ [Séance Centre]
Erasmo Carlos - Minha Gente [Light In The Attic]
Gabor Szabo - Keep Smilin’ [Mercury]
Rick James - Fool Of The Street [Gordy]
Ivan Avenue - On The Very Low [Mutual Intentions]
Archie Whitewater - Cross Country [Cadet Concept]
Prefab Sprout - Knock On Wood [Epic]
Local Artist - Good Enough [Mood Hut]
??? - ??? [Forthcoming Pacific Rhythm]
RTSAK - The Way They Do (Pender Street Steppers Dub Mix) [Cachette]
Kaidi Tatham - We Chillin’ Out Ft. The Easy Access Orchestra [First Word Records]
FYI Chris - On Tik Ft. Pinty & Simeon Jones [Black Acre]
Ron Trent Presents WARM - Melt Into You Ft. Alex Malheiros [Night Time Stories]

Sinéad Mix: Dennis Harte - Summer’s Over [Roundtable Records]
Sunstroke - Nothing’s Wrong in Paradise [Copperhead Records]
Steve Hiett - Waiting By The Car [Efficient Space]
Michael David - Rain || [Cascine]
Swing Family - Mission Africa [Tele Music]
Becker/ Stegmann / Zäumen - Mein Tanzlied [Music from Memory]
The Countach - Sweet Dream [New Music International]
Coco Bill - Evita [Gei-Ar Productions]
Gaznevada - Special Agent Man [Italian Records]
East Wall - Appearing in Persons (magnums extended mix) [Regent]

Originally broadcast on Worldwide FM on September 3, 2022

Pacific Spirit No. 79 | DJ D.DEE & Sinéad

Pacific Rhythm returns with a heady new offering entitled the “Deep Hows EP" from NYC based Producer and DJ, @arsenii under his Bliss Street Queens moniker. The EP effortlessly trips through the cosmic and psychedelic sounds of the hazy and hopeful 1990's in a refreshing and modern style, all while shining a light on Arsenii’s undeniable ear for rhythm, energy, and feeling on the dance floor. 

This one can carry you from the chill-out room to the main stage and is an essential pick-up for all of the Interesting Audio enthusiasts out there looking for machine funk of the highest caliber!

Available physically and digitally worldwide on October 28, 2022

Distributed by Rubadub

Deep Hows EP

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Bliss Street Queens - Deep Hows EP

Greetings! We're excited to share one last Pacific Spirit session in 2022. This time around we're taking an uplifting cruise through foundational and under the radar deep house from the golden era stitched together by NYC's @arsenii aka Bliss Street Queens. Arsenii released an incredible record with us a few months back called the "Deep Hows EP" and this mix is evocative of the sound he explored on that essential 12". If you haven't secured a copy there's still a handful floating around at the finer record stores on the Planet E. 

Enjoy the sounds everybody. Catch you on the other side!

Tracklist: Night Trains - Miles Away 
Slam Mode – Clouds 
Wamdue Project - Get High On The Music 
The Mackenzie – No Promises 
E-Culture - Tribal Confusion (Inhalation Mix) 
Fortran 5 – Crazy Earth (L'essence De Syd) 
Sandmen - Thelma (Fallout Mix)
Ambassador Of Love - A Love Song 
Zanga Zanga – Oh Ciolili (The Continental Club Mix) 
The Love Tribe – Garden Of Delights (Triumphal Edit) 
Propaganda – Your Wildlife (Wilderness Mix) 
Genus – The Island (Ocean Mix)

Pacific Spirit No. 83 | Bliss Street Queens

Good news! Pacific Spirit has found a new home on Berlin's legendary online radio platform @refugeworldwide and DJ D.DEE is back with a an hour on interesting audio. Enjoy everybody!

Tracklist: Renata Lewandowska - Dotykiem Chcę Dziś Poznać Wszystko 
Graffiti - Get It Up For Love 
C-Thru - The Otherworld 
Coastlines - Waves And Rays
De La Soul - A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays' (6:00am Mix) Mellyana - Apuse  
Nicolas - A Message From The East 
Basic Black - Donn’t Make Fall In Love 
Peaking Lights - Suitcase (M. Pagliara Vocal Dub) 
C-Thru - Awake In A Dream Louie Gordon - I Want Your Love (Instrumental)

Originally aired on Refuge Worldwide on April 3, 2023

Pacific Spirit No. 84 | DJ D.DEE

Max Ulis & Sergio SP ft. Samuel Richard - I Don’t Mind

Max Ulis - Haze

Pacific Rhythm is honoured to share the debut self-titled EP from Inner Flight, a duo comprised of Cooper Saver and Chris Macintyre. Inner Flight began as a long-distance collaboration during 2020 inspired by rural Canadian landscapes, natural beauty, and a myriad of musical fluencies spanning The Second Summer of Love, Andrew Weatherall, early Factory Records, and the deeper corners of the 4AD catalog.

It has since grown into an introspective and sometimes ecstatic body of work that we’re elated to share with the world. Elevate your state of being with this idyllic soundscape from two of North America’s finest vibe practitioners.

Available Worldwide on September 1, 2023 across all streaming platforms and at your local record store.

Inner Flight - S/T

Pacific Rhythm is elated to announce the forthcoming release of “Exiles”, a deeply life-affirming and introspective four-tracker from one of electronic music’s most prolific duos, Frank & Tony. This EP also marks the first release from the pair outside of their own imprint Scissor & Thread in many years. Back in 2021 they approached us with the intention of contributing something that felt like a natural part of our catalog and it’s safe to say they arrived right at home.

“Exiles” further explores the dubby, subtle energy they’ve crafted since the project began in 2012 and refines it down to the pure essence of genre. It’s a deeply rewarding listen and we believe It’s a wonderful addition to the on-going soundscape we’ve been building for the last decade with Pacific Rhythm.

“Exiles” will be available on all streaming platforms this coming Saturday, October 28. A 12” vinyl version of the EP will follow in the coming weeks. More on that later!

Exiles EP

Frank & Tony - Exiles EP

Available worldwide October 20th, 2014

Distributed by Honest Jon's

A1: Lnrdcroy - Sunrise Market (Extended Mix)

Good news! Pacific Spirit is back after a small hiatus with our first mix of 2024. This time around it's a 3 hour live recording from one of Pittsburgh's finest, Aaron Clark. Here's a bit of back story on the recording:

In October 2022, Hot Mass threw a fundraiser for the Kyiv Angels – a group doing work to support Ukrainian civilians. We tapped Kyiv’s Closer resident Shakolin, and I took the warm-up set of the night. This is the recording of my part of the night. I dusted off a lot of old favourite records and leaned into a slow build that I try to set the club up with, tugging the floor between psychedelic rhythms, trippy techno and pops of house. This recording landed in that bullseye opening zone I aim for, and I hope it transports you to my favourite little dance floor in the world."

Enjoy the audio everyone! Also be sure to familiarize yourself with the many projects Aaron is involved with including - Hot Mass, Honcho, and Honcho Campout. Aaron is also a resident at the NYC dance institution Nowadays, if you happen to find yourself in the Big Apple and he's playing you're in for a solid session!

@humanaut-aaron

Pacific Spirit No. 85 | Aaron Clark

“Other Phases Of Sleep” is Amsterdam based artist Kennedy’s first excursion beyond his ever-consistent imprint “Dream Machine”. On this EP he further explores the ethos behind his creative process he describes as - "a series of thoughts, sensations and sounds occurring from a person's mind, translated by machines."

The EP calls to mind the effervescent and driving energy of early Metroplex material while also paying homage to the Vancouver Sound and the optimistic vibe of the early 90s. Playful, sophisticated, and life-affirming dance music for those looking to uplift their mind, body, and soul. 

Pacific Rhythm alumni Space Ghost rounds out the EP with a masterful remix of “Asleep” that slows the energy down to a crawl and leans into his love of UK Street Soul and cosmic flourishes

@kennedyams

Available physically and digitally on February 9th, 2024. Distributed by Rubadub.

Other Phases Of Sleep

Kennedy - Other Phases Of Sleep

Ahead of the release of @kennedyams' Pacific Rhythm debut this coming Friday we thought we should share @space-ghost-1's reinterpretation of "Asleep" from the records a-side.

Space Ghost slows the energy down to a cosmic crawl and leans into his love of UK Street Soul. The result is, as predicted, something quite special.

Be on the look out for "Other Phases Of Sleep" By Kennedy where all fine records are sold this coming Friday, February 9th. The EP can also be purchased digitally via our Bandcamp: https://pacificrhythm.bandcamp.com/

Kennedy - Asleep (Space Ghost Remix)

Good news, episode 88 of Pacific Spirit has landed.

A live recording from the legendary San Francisco "Wine Hole", better known as @barpartime has surfaced from the evening of September 2, 2022. The recording is a dusty stumble through the first two hours of a 5 hour B2B session between DJ D.DEE and Jeremy Castillo. It's jam packed with plenty of c-sides and alternate versions of classic songs you never needed to hear again. 

Slow your day down, relax, and remind yourself music is awesome and that you love listening to it.

Enjoy the audio and as always thanks for listening. Big S/O to everyone who was there for the original session. You're the best.

NOTE: There was some unfortunate issues with the recording at a certain point (you'll know when). Please do not blame this on your internet connection or audio equipment. It was definitely our fault.

Pacific Spirit No. 88 | DJ D.DEE & Jeremy Castillo Live At Bar Part Time

Available worldwide March, 2017
Distributed by Honest Jon's

Flørist - DVOTE

Flørist - DVOTE (Bank Holiday Edit)

D. Tiffany - How Ru Plush ft. regularfantasy

Available worldwide June 15, 2017
Distributed by Honest Jon's

D. Tiffany - Get Back To You Soon

Available worldwide February 16, 2018
Distributed by Honest Jon's

Ex-Terrestrial - Urth Man

Available worldwide May 7, 2018
Distributed by Honest Jon's
@projectpablo @priori-ties

Homeward

Jump Source - S-Recovery

This Friday @khotin came through smooth and covered for D.DEE and boy did he deliver. Please enjoy this special selection of interesting audio from the four corners of Planet E and be on the look out for Dylan's new 12" coming soon on Public Release. It's something else!

Originally broadcast on @nofunradio on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Tune into Pacific Spirit every Friday from 4-6pm PST on nofunradio.com

CIM - Warm Data
Inspired School Of Astral Music - Accent
Les Halles - Skies That Soar
Jason Kolàr - Clairvoyance
Cloudface - j p
Tess Roby - Glimpse
New Composers - Sirens Of Titan
Bugbus Piano - 300 Paintings
Khotin - ?
David Wise - Aquatic Ambience (Donkey Kong Country OST)
Khotin - ?
Cocteau Twins - Watchlar
Blithe Field - Grotto
Yu Su - I’ll Say When I Can
Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan
Dub Tractor - Pull Dub
Uon - J
Hysteric - Camino (Edit)
Satoshi & Makoto - Crepuscule Leger
V.D.B. Joel / M Monsen - Road 101
Khotin - ?
Project Pablo - Fine Match
Maciek Sienkiewicz - Song For Mohindar
Ludwig A.F. Röhrscheid - Exoplanet
Unknown Mobile - Oenology (ft. CFCF)
Pablo’s Eye - AMB 9
Roza Terenzi & DJ Zozi - World Off

Pacific Spirit 026 | Khotin

Available worldwide July 16, 2018
Distributed by Honest Jon's
@khotin

Khotin - Dialogue 6

Available worldwide March 15, 2019
Distributed by Honest Jon's
@priori-ties @duste1

ANF - Mauna Kea

Good news! We'll be releasing a beautiful LP from Unknown Mobile next month called Daucile Moon. 

Daucile Moon, which follows @unknown-mobile releases on No Bad Days, Normals Welcome and Young Adults, started four years ago in Vancouver when Levi Bruce was recovering from a broken toe and collecting MIDI files he found in an old geocities archive. It was finished earlier this year in Montreal with help from Mike Silver, AKA CFCF, who added plaintive guitar to complete the album's placid and stargazing style of ambient and downtempo music.

The album takes its name from an old, obscure Canadian jazz song that Bruce describes as "pretty but also with a serious amount of melancholy," which could also describe his new record. In the vein of Pacific Rhythm label-mate Khotin's standout New Tab album, Daucile Moon comprises drowsy beats and spaced-out loops, referencing the pinnacle of early '90s chillout and ambient while infusing it with the dazed sound of Canadian electronic music in the 2010s.

Bruce's process in making Daucile Moon was long but leisurely. He took the melodies from those MIDI files and moved them over to his analogue outboard setup and then back to his computer, creating a digital-analog hybrid that sounds as pleasantly worn as a dog-eared novel. Live instrumentation, like Silver's classical acoustic guitar stylings on "A Windless March Ouest," mingles with occasional dance music references like the subtle acid squelch of "Ravers Sojourn" or the hazy breakbeat of "Oenology."

The album was inspired by various happy memories, from sharing wine with friends ("Oenology") to a dog that Bruce met ("Simone Can't Swim"). The result is a patient and personal record that highlights the best qualities of Bruce's previous work as Unknown Mobile, with his distinct style of melody and soundscaping set free from kick drums and the dance floor. It's telling that Bruce originally sent the record, at first called Melancholic Songs For Dogs, to his parents and two grandmas—this is beautiful, relaxing music whose appeal is universal.

Daucile Moon will be released digitally across all platforms and on limited edition cassette tape available through our online store, Bandcamp, and Seance Centre on July 14, 2019.

Mastered by Nik Kozub.

Thanks for listening!

Daucile Moon

Unknown Mobile - Oenology ft. CFCF

Available worldwide July 14, 2019
Distributed by Seance Centre
@unknown-mobile

Unknown Mobile - Medicine Man

Good news! Pacific Rhythm is once again connecting game with one of Toronto's most promising young duos, Active Surplus. Active Surplus is the collaborative project from Evan Vincent (AKA Emissive) and Ian Syrett, who also appear on this past winter's fourth volume of Rhythms Of The Pacific.

Their new self-titled EP is their love letter to the house music sound that first sprouted from the West Coast. It's laid-back, groovy and touched with lovely instrumentation, like the plucked strings on "Meera," a heartfelt tribute to a loved one. "Meera" and the billowing groove of "Ambrosia" might remind you of early Pacific Rhythm releases, with dainty arrangements and chords that waft across the rhythm section.

But Active Surplus put their own spin on things. The EP was heavily inspired by the stuttering drum patterns of Baltimore club, which undergird each track in subtle but noticeable ways, making the grooves that much skippier and slippier. "Yeye" calls to mind the feeling of early Walt J material and delivers a devastating earworm that will stick with you long after the lights have come on at the end of a late night Dance Opportunity, while the looped woodwinds and cool-blue keyboards offer a sweet melodic hook on the irresistible "One Beyond." There's a confident, naturalistic quality to these rippling grooves and silky sounds, which the duo credit to an obsession with water. After all, in their words, "we might not live by the ocean, but we're all H20 on the inside."

Thanks for listening!

Active Surplus

Active Surplus - Active Surplus

Jesse Futerman makes his Pacific Rhythm debut with a life-affirming slice of music lovingly crafted in Canada’s French quarter in the summer of 2019. On "Luckey," the Montreal producer reunites with his good friend Beverly Glenn-Copeland — a Canadian music legend whose keyboard-inflected outsider folk has been making waves across the world recently — and a cast of guest musicians for a song full of vibrant emotion and plush instrumentation, as Futerman works with an ensemble incorporating cello, saxophone, bass, and vintage hardware to great effect. 

There's a melancholy tinge to the swooning synths, but the infectious vocals and pitter-patter drums are uplifting and reassuring. "Luckey" is the kind of track that just radiates contentment, joy and gratitude — Futerman himself says he teared up laying down Justin Wright's cello, which gives you an idea of the vibes contained herein. 

The release also comes with a beautiful reimagining from Peaking Lights, who puts a dubbed-out spin on the track, like '80s post-disco via '90s Afro-cosmic Ibiza tracks, rounding off an EP whose classic touch and classy arrangements will surely elevate any individual who is Luckey enough to cross paths with it.

Jesse Futerman Ft. Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Luckey

Good news! Our friend Space Ghost just graced us with a stoic and restorative recording for the 61st instalment of Pacific Spirit. Bundle up nice and warm and take this one for a stroll and be on the look out for new music from Space Ghost landing on Pacific Rhythm in early 2021.

Tracklist: Earth, Wind & Fire - Power (SG Edit)
Hotspring - Obit For Sunshade
Space Ghost - Forest Dub
Seph & Morgan - Phaseolus Vulgaris
Magnétophonique - Hopeless Tropicalia
R. Carlos Nakai - Unfolding Sky
Joe Hisaishi - Flower Moment (SG Edit)
Fools - Deefyfe
Seph & Morgan - Senator Gary
Mokona - Natalie’s Aquarium Lab 
Joe Hiaishi - Shiroi Joou (SG Edit)
Garrett - Conflicted Lovers
Space Ghost - Save Point
Space Ghost - Twilight Swim
Oneohtrix Point Never - Disconnecting Entirely
Mokona - Now Approaching Stratum Limit
Space Ghost - Cosmic Cave
Bedouin Ascent - Joyriding III
Irresistible Force - Natural Frequency (Remix)
Khotin - Groove 32
Space Ghost - Mind Mirror
Space Ghost - Warped Images
Space Ghost - Jungle Systems
Haircuts For Men - 間違って見える
KWJAZ - Once In Babylon (Excerpt)
Woo - Whiich Ever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong

Pacific Spirit No. 61 | Space Ghost

Facilitating dance opportunities and releasing music in Vancouver, B.C since 2013. Founded by @derekdee & @stayearly.

For distribution inquiries contact: distribution@rubadub.co.uk

Bookings, greetings and everything else: info@pacificrhythm.org

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