During The Trip

We revive our Global Selection series with a standout contribution from one of France's most authoritative selectors of his generation, Ivan Smagghe.

Ahead of his return to Dublin for Big Dish Go this weekend at Centre Point, Smagghe delivers a masterful hour of storytelling through sound. From shimmering downtempo rarities to deep, driving house cuts and smoky, electro-kissed grooves, his mix unfolds like the hazy soundtrack to a foggy morning in the hills of an undisclosed rave, transporting you there, or wherever your wandering mind takes you.

Few DJs can transform obscurity into dancefloor gold like Ivan Smagghe. With a musical ethos reminiscent of the late, great Andrew Weatherall, Smagghe acts as a raw conduit, channelling his notoriously esoteric record collection into the pulsing bodies beneath the strobe. His latest mix is yet another example of his singular talent—a deep dive into the avant-garde fringes of electronic music, held together by an intuitive understanding of groove and space.

Smagghe has long been at the intersection of Parisian hype and unwavering musical integrity. From his pioneering work with Black Strobe to his boundary-pushing productions as one half of It’s A Fine Line, he has received praise from some of the most respected names in electronic music, including James Murphy, Trevor Jackson, Ata, Optimo, and, of course, Weatherall himself. What is their shared mission? To demonstrate that electronic music is more than just a hedonistic soundtrack; it is a constantly evolving art form.

“I have very fond, if a bit blurred, memories of the Big Dish Go parties in the basement of Kennedy’s… Loud and wild they were but we live in the now and we must let that spirit live on. It’s just about freedom, in that mix (who cares what style it is) and in that ephemeral companionship with David Holmes. Freedom & Love”

Ivan Smagghe
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Four Four Global Selection 060 - Ivan Smagghe

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

(english below)

TECHU 
https://www.instagram.com/techu__ro 
https://soundcloud.com/tecusan 
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[FR]
Rencontrez Techu, l'étoile montante roumaine de Bucarest, qui s'apprête à prendre d'assaut le monde de la musique électronique. 
À 25 ans, Techu s'est déjà fait un nom grâce à son mélange unique de vibrations joyeuses et énergiques, combinées à des sons minimaux et hypnotiques qui garantissent que la fête commence.
La passion de Techu pour la musique a commencé dès son plus jeune âge, et il n'a pas fallu longtemps avant qu'il ne commence à produire ses propres morceaux. 
Son talent est rapidement remarqué et il se retrouve bientôt signé par certains des labels les plus prestigieux de l'industrie.
Mais ce n'est pas seulement sa musique qui distingue Techu des autres. 
Avec son énergie contagieuse et sa personnalité magnétique, il devient rapidement l'un des DJ les plus recherchés de l'industrie. 
Il a déjà hypnotisé des foules dans toute l'Europe et au-delà, en jouant dans des villes comme Londres, Berlin, Moscou, Paris et Mumbai.
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[EN]
Meet Techu, the Romanian rising star from Bucharest, who is set to take the world of electronic music by storm. At the young age of 25, Techu has already made a name for himself with his unique blend of joyful and energetic vibes, combined with minimal and hypnotic sounds that are guaranteed to get the party started.
Techu's passion for music started at a young age, and it wasn't long before he started producing his own tracks. His talent was quickly noticed, and he soon found himself signed to some of the most prestigious labels in the industry.
But it's not just his music that sets Techu apart from the rest. With his infectious energy and magnetic personality, he is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after DJs and hosts in the industry, and was already seen hypnotising crowds all over Europe and beyond, playing in cities like London, Berlin, Moscow, Paris and Mumbai.

VXS Podcast017 | Techu

All 6 hours of Dave Harvey, Chez de Milo and Ellie Stokes b2b2b at the helm of The Love Inn as part of the Love International 10 year club tour

Love International 10 Years @ The Love Inn, Bristol

Radio Gin So Épisode 1 | LANO

🎙️ Première édition de notre Radio Gin So !
On commence fort avec @tipo_lano , digger passionné, co-fondateur du collectif Passion, et surtout… un grand ami à nous.

Pour lancer cette série, il nous livre 1h de mix 100% vinyle : une sélection pointue, groovy et sensuelle

Radio Gin So #1 | Lano

Radio Gin So 1 | Lano


Record store, label, web shop and distribution based in Brussels, Belgium. Since 2016 Crevette Records has united a group of people with various backgrounds around their mutual passion for music.
The brick and mortar shop in one of Brussels’ most beautiful neighborhoods serves as the operating base for all activities. The shop focuses on a strong selection of new and second-hand titles that span all corners of the electronic music spectrum and beyond.
The webshop is the latest addition to the Crevette brand and aims to curate a selection of releases that are special to us and that we believe are crucial to your collection.


Crevette Records w/ Ben Kamal @ Kiosk Radio 07.07.2025

Enceladus, the icy moon of the almighty Saturn carries so many secrets, one of them questioning the existence of life on it. 

One thing is for sure: life is thriving in Toronto's undegrounds, with bright sparks of creativity coming from Edan's studio. Beside managing Microforum Vinyl Pressing’s production and quality control with over 15K records per day, Edan finds time to dig through records. Here's a carefully selected selection he put together as he took over the Strangers In The Night series. Expect an eclectic ride, rich textured as well as stripped down to its bare essentials, from progressive to minimal house and touching everything between. Enjoy it as much as we did!

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Strangers In The Night: Edan

 Recording at Hoppetosse, Berlin - System Error Weekender 12 April 2025
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A special moment behind the booth at my favourite dancefloor. Happy to share this memory with you all!

DELASFLORES at Hoppetosse, Berlin- 12/04/2025 (System Error Weekender)

Naturalis 2025 Water Stage with Vladimir Ivkovic

🫧At the center of this journey stands @eterna_l https://on.soundcloud.com/eterna_l — founder of Transition and an intuitive selector whose practice resides at the intersection of sonic nuance and emotional depth. After over two decades behind the decks, his sets unfold as layered panoramas of atmospheric house, ethereal synths, and hypnotic rhythms, inviting listeners into a state of suspended time.

Since 2016, Transition has offered an alternative to the fast-paced club experience — a veiled world for deep listening, tonal subtlety, and dreamlike immersion. Here, texture outweighs climax, and progression moves beyond immediacy🫧

In his ongoing explorations while closing last Transition: in front of an adored crowd at the about blank garden after Dj Dustin, Orion and Alex Albrecht, eternal_l continued to guide us — into memory, motion, and pure elation 🪸

https://www.instagram.com/eternal__transition/

next Transition:

14th Transition: eterna_l

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Yoyaku Instore Session with Edward

Cabral (BR) - Get High

We’re thrilled to share the next Planet Paradigm Podcast, delivered by Dresden. Recorded live at Planet Paradigm 2025, where they played the Forest Stage. The duo, consisting of Manfredas & Ivan Smagghe, treated us to their signature sound: a mix of new tracks, nostalgic minimal grooves, and psychedelic layers that pulled us all into another dimension. Now it’s time to dive back in. Enjoy the ride!

Dresden live at Planet Paradigm 2025

Rennox - Gaslight 101

Michelle emerged from the Uruguayan underground back in 2018. Since then, she's explored the sort of sounds that have made her homeland such a creative hotbed: stripped-back techno, electro and early tech house all collide in her tracks on the likes of My Own Jupiter, CABARET Recordings and, most recently, Element Of Impact. Though designed purely for dancing, they're rich with intriguing textural contrasts between steely metal surfaces, wonky acid lines and sultry synths.

Michelle only plays live, so this week’s mix is a raw, unfiltered one-hour transmission pulled straight from her machines. It’s a rugged ride that grinds through industrial tech, shadowy broken beats and deeper techno. The energy is relentless and the tension is palpable, as if intergalactic warfare lurks just out of sight. The pounding rhythms, strobe-lit grit and sweat-soaked intensity make this a masterclass in pressure and release that's alive, dangerous and keeps you right on the edge.

Dekmantel Mix 495 - Michelle (live)

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Stereoimagery - Trouble Girl

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Dresden live at Planet Paradigm 2025

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