Mix Series

October 19 2018....I invited @geoffreylarue to be my very special guest at a party I put together. But before we were to takeover the night, I wanted those who could not attend to hear us on The Lot Radio. The plan was simple...let's play only DISCO 7 inches!!! You know, those smaller records that very few people care about anymore?! Well, what better way to hype the party and get people ready for whatever havoc we would be 100% guilty of creating later at the club. For this very rare radio event, I went for more of the 80s and RnB Club vibe, LaRue shared his speciality...obscure & outrageous Euro disco all on seven inch...no 12 inch singles or LPs and no digital files. It's messy and fun but not short on positive energy in any way at all. And yes, there is video. I might share on Twitch sometime if Geoffrey is in to that.

view his amazing work as a visual artist : https://geoffreylarue.com/

Ron Like Hell & Geoffrey LaRue @ The Lot Radio October 19 2018

One of our favourite selectors, djs, and. human beings on this planet. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Sappho is a Djs favorite dj, harnessing cosmic energy from the island of lesbos. A true gem, we love you Megan!

Tracklist:

Mic Mills - H.A.A.R.P. (Francis Inferno Orchestra Remix)
Begin - Bassballs (Demo)
Saada Bonaire - More Women
Moss Baker - Spaghetti Sunrise
Begin - Super Barrio
Payfone - Sofian
PÀSCAL - Arcipelago
The Rah Band - Time Keeps Tearing Us Apart (Good Block Edit)
Cos/Mes - Hey Yah
Design A Wave - Telephone
Sheepray - 3 Finger Joe
Talking Drums - Get Serious
Judith Ravitz - Dia De Indio (Daniel T. Edit)
Paxton Fettel - Tripped Out (Original Mix)
Marcel Vogel feat. Sensational and Tijdan - If
Riz Ortolani - Do It To Me (Raphael Top Secret Edit)
Nina Simone - Baltimore (HOLDTight Tropical Rework)

Preparation Dimension Vol. 08 - Sappho

https://www.nts.live/shows/athens-of-the-north/episodes/athens-of-the-north-4th-august-2022

Athens Of The North - 040822

Jon Savage turns his focus to Electronic music from the 1990s & has compiled an album that trips through a futuristic & musically fertile era highlighting both lesser-known gems & genre-defining cuts ..

On Limited (300) 14 track Double-Vinyl on CTR - Pre-Order Now !

Tracks in the Mini-Mix:
Sandoz-Limbo/Lobe-Placebo/React 2 Rhythm-Intoxication (Clubfield Mix)
Rapoon-Bol Baya/GOL-No Bounds

” This music is a new way of looking at the world, a new language” (Jon Savage -Jockey Slut Magazine 1992 )

Jon Savage's Ambient 90s Mini-Mix Promo

TRACKLIST
1 - Tornado Wallace - Voices
2 - Prins Thomas - Evig Ung
3 - Jorge Lopez Ruiz - De Mama Candombe
4 - Don kashew - Spinett
5 – Kalidasa - KR1
6 – Riechmann - Wunderbar
7 - Karma de la Luna - Solar Beach
8 - Jack Pattern - Penisola d&#39;Amore
9 - Kanot - Hit &amp; Run
10 - Sangre Voss - Konon 129
11 - Jazzy Bazz - Arkham Anthem
12 - El Signo - Dimensiones Ocultas (Ric Piccolo Edit)
13 – Love Spirit - Burn the Witch (RFX Edit)

LINKS
Soundcloud: @6inti9
Bandcamp: www.bandcamp.com/intizer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/INTI-101937019137401/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/intimighty/

INTERVIEW
Succulent tunes flow in our ears and delightful vibes are surrounding us; could you tell us more about some of your fav’ venues where you can find similar balearic, prog’ and groovy tunes?

Thank you for the compliments. The place that made the biggest impression on me was the Cosmic Gathering in Chemnitz. During this festival I had a real opening of the horizons of Disco, in the broadest sense. Whether it's the melodies, the basslines or the rhythms, each one more catchy than the last. There is also the Lyon label Hard Fist (run by Cornelius Doctor and Tushen Raï) which inspires me a lot in my work. They develop a cosmic/trippy electro atmosphere with sometimes balearic and prog' tunes. There are also some radio stations where I find this type of atmosphere. The one that comes to mind first is LYL Radio, where there’s a very eclectic programming. And finally, there is DIA Radio, on which we are resident with 3 friends under the project Olo Yegussa.

There is a beautiful progression in the energy of your set; we are still cruising by the end of it, but in a more energetical way! How do you approach your mix in general? 

I really want to create stories, adventures through my sets, that's what guides my selection. In general, I like to make progressive and eclectic mixes. Here, I wanted to make a very progressive set starting from an "introspective" universe to go towards a groovy/punchy atmosphere. In my creative process, I think about an overall artistic direction and I set myself a few musical styles that fit the artistic direction to start with. Then I select 5-6 tracks per style and try different combinations to create a musical adventure / odyssey that feels as coherent as possible.

We found that “rolling baselines” were amongst some of the similarities in your track selection; is this something you think about/focus on when picking songs you play? 

Well spotted ! For this set, I wanted to create something groovy overall. I wanted to use these rolling basslines in different atmospheres. This is not always my guideline in the sets I produce but I really like this musical element. With the desire to be eclectic in my musical universe, I often use several guidelines. In general, I like to work on the melodies at the beginning of the set (for a rather mental side) then on the bass lines (for the groovy aspect) in the middle of the set and finally I focus more on the kicks (for a more physical / catchy side)

Paradisco 019 // INTI

@plattenaffine

1. We saw that you love playing records, and by extension, collecting them. Could you guide us through your preferred way of finding some little gems to share with your audience?

A lot of my records I bought at flea markets or small shops, find them on the street or get them for my birthday :)


2. You are playing a lot in festival and bigger clubs of Berlin and around - how do you manage to connect with the big crowds during your sets?

Good question I never thought about how to do it, I think it just happens through the music, I love my music and I get happy listening to my records and if I am happy the people get happier too, I guess.


3. The tunes that you gracefully played in your set for Paradisco are mostly things from quite a few decades ago; is there any particular time-era that you like the most in the music history of the world?

I love music from the eighties, for me this was just the best time, where a lot of really great music comes from.

Paradisco 022 // Plattenaffine

@paddy_jennings 
https://www.instagram.com/pat__dj/

Full interview on substack: https://paradisco.substack.com/023-pat

Interview snippet:
- We listened to your set during a Friday in Mid-July while it was raining by a low 20 degrees. When recording this delight, what kind of scenery did you have in mind for you & for the listeners?

I recorded this on a sunny Sunday afternoon into the evening and wanted to convey a warm and serene feeling as I was dreaming of an upcoming trip to the Italian coast. 

- We have been served here with an eclectic palette of genres & groove - how do you dig your tracks in general?

I love all kinds of music and am always looking for new and interesting stuff that I can draw from for whatever I need for the moment. I try to keep it simple and play what I am currently enjoying or feeling at that moment. I also love focusing on one particular style or sound as well sometimes for my radio show on Refuge Worldwide or for gigs. I really enjoy the flexibility to be able to share a wide range of music I enjoy with people whether it's an eclectic mix or one style. I don't believe any artist should be pigeonholed to one style even if that's what they're known for, I think everyone is free to express themselves how they see fit. 

- What is the most important message that you like to convey in your sets? 

I want to convey an unpredictable but fun and easy going vibe with a variety of moods and sounds where anything could be played. I want people to have fun, to hear lots of different styles of music and to be pleasantly surprised about what they hear. 


Tracklist:
Finis Africae - Ceremonia Magica en El Estranque
Khan Jamal - Lovely Afternoon
Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Sunset Village
David Axelrod - Holy Thursday
Jay Richford & Gary Dtevan - Having Fun
Move78 - But What If We're Wrong
Louisa Miller - Share The Love Around 
Zas - I Love My Body 
Costa & Chyps - Detriot City Cats 
Heather B - Takin Mine 
Yo Yo ft Mc Lyte - One For The Cuties
Mama Mystique - Style's I Murder 
Showbiz & AG - Full Scale 
Sault - Foot On Necks

Paradisco 023 // Pat

@kaodi-alum
https://www.instagram.com/koalum/

1. What an amazing mix, thank you so much for that! May we ask how your journey into jazz began?
I definitely grew up listening to a great deal of jazz and classical music: my grandma would have WQXR, NYC's classical music radio station, on at all times in the kitchen; and my mother would go from one Thelonius Monk album to the next in the living room. So I've always been passionate about jazz, even more so when I found out my grandfather -who passed away before I was born, was the biggest jazz fan. His favorite track was Glenn Miller's Moonlight Serenade, which will always hold a special place in my heart. I truly feel like jazz is the one genre capable of making you dance, weep, smile and swoon all in the span of one track.


2. How do you go about discovering new music?
I definitely go through phases: I'll listen to the same mix or playlist for a few consecutive weeks until I'm sick of it and forced to have an intense digging week -which usually involves around 90 open tabs at once at 3AM. I mostly find music through bandcamp, soundcloud, youtube -my personal favorite, and, when i'm lucky, I just wake up to an email from a friend sending me new tracks.


3. What are your thoughts on covers of tracks? We heard a cover we couldn't ID and would be curious to hear how you feel about them!
I absolutely adore covers ahah When I was a teenager, I got obsessed with this music collective called Postmodern Jukebox, that would make jazz covers of top pop hits -a 1950's Doo Wop cover of Miley Cyrus' We Can't Stop or a 1920's Gatsby style cover of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance... I've always found it fascinating when an artist is able to reinterpret a classic in a completely different tone or genre. I would even go as far as to say that a lot of hits we listen to today are actually covers of the original tracks; and especially in jazz, the most known versions of standards are almost always reinterpretations of the original compositions.

Paradisco 025 // Kaodi

There are a lot of crazy people in the recording world and Diggin' Dave is definitely one of them. It has been the name for years when it comes to highly sought after and hard to find photos. His closet is full of obscure "northern soul" gems that even real monsters have never heard of. He buys a lot, also sells a lot, but also plays records himself.

Diggin' Dave @ Kiosk Radio 09.07.2023

We're happy to present our 24th mix by the Berlin-based DJ Planet 8, with elements of dub, disco, future jazz and more.

@planet_8
instagram.com/___planet8/

 1. We heard quite a deep dub influence in the mix, where does that inspiration come from?

For me, dub reflects an aesthetic approach that I like and strive to hear in my mixes. I am also fascinated by the influence that certain production techniques related to dub music had on various dance music genres, making them - in my opinion - more pleasing and interesting.

2. How do you go about digging new music?

I have a meticulous way of wading through obscure labels and artists on discogs.com, hopping from link to link to link (the research process being probably at least partly influenced by my training as a social scientist). Apart from that, I use Soundcloud and Instagram to keep track of current releases. Then I also like to dig for actual records in actual stores, especially when I’m visiting new places.

3. What is your relationship to disco and hip hop? There were a few superb selections we really enjoyed! Thanks for the great mix!

I used to produce hiphop instrumentals for my rapping friends as a teenager, making extensive use of sampling. This, in turn, led me to dig first into jazz, then soul, then funk, and finally disco music. Naturally, my first DJ sets were composed of the more dance-y tunes of these genres. From there, house music wasn’t far. What has always striked me about house - and what I am still looking for in the genre - is a specific approach that reminds me of hiphop: raw, organic, sometimes rough, yet subtle and reduced, combined with a DIY-aesthetic.

Thank you guys so much for the sweet words and the opportunity to showcase some of the music I like!

Tracklist:

Talaboman - Madhouse Dub (feat. Kristian Harborg)
Benjamin Fröhlich - Roundabout (feat. Vilja Larjosto)
Sultan Shakes - Interstellar Love (Young Marco's Trybal Dubb)
RTSAK - The Way They Do (Pender Street Steppers Remix)
hubbabubbaklubb - Mopedbart (Mystic Jungle & Whodamanny Rework)
Michael J Collins - Nothing Wrong To Holding On (Soul Clap Remix)
Uffe - Keep Smiles (Short Dub)
Nelson Of The East - Burning Palm (Fantastic Man Awakening Dub)
Tarjei Nygård - Katapult
Akwaaba & Todd Terje - Bodies (Prins Thomas Orgasmotron Mix)
Noel Nanton - North Of Houston (Dub)
SW. - Untitled C1
Dauwd - La Nota
Ski Oakenfull - Ain't Gonna Justify (A Short Trip To Space Mix)
The Ballistic Brothers - Streets Are Real
The Ballistic Brothers - Blacker (4 The Good Times)
Schmoov! - Destinations

Paradisco 024 // Planet 8

Up with the Lark! Launette takes time out from her day job as a chocolatier to play from her treasured vinyl collection. She will also be joined from time to time by carefully chosen guests. Happy Sunday! 
https://www.nts.live/shows/launette/episodes/launette-skyrager-3rd-september-2023

Launette's Hour w/ Skyrager 030923

After releasing heavyweights like Patrice Scott and Dego, we continue our story with a new release from Chicago don Specter with a 4-track EP.

In Case U Forgot EP

B2 Specter - Humble Pie [Snippet]

@funky-fasching
instagram.com/funkyfasching/
mixcloud.com/FunkyFasching/

We're delighted to present our latest mix and interview by Berlin-based musical explorer and radio show host Funky Fasching! A velvety smooth and soft mix to transport you to a sweeter place for an hour.

For the full interview, check our substack: 

Here is a snippet of the interview:

1) Some very lush strings, chords & saxos delighting our senses all the way through - could you guide us through your thought process while you selected your tracks?

I wanted to make a sweet and sensual mix and thought of a soft pink cloud that takes you away from the freezing cold and gray Berlin winter for an hour.
The trickiest part for me was to find a strong and meaningful opener that would also work as a headline for the whole mix. At first, I had a completely different track in mind. But then I threw all my plans overboard after discovering this great UK underground soul compilation "Just a Touch", which was recently released on the Athens of the North label. When I heard "Passion" by Taffy for the first time, I immediately knew and felt: This is it! It also asks this great and important question: "What would we do without passion?", which invites you to think about who or what makes your life special and what passion means to you personally. After the first track was set, I digged some balearic and r&b records from the mid 80s to early 90s, but also some dream pop and indie pieces with a similar smooth and breezy vibe that fit into the whole mood. And so one thing led to another.

Paradisco 026 // Funky Fasching

Off Rotation #32 (Mister Gostoso's Balearic Worldtrip 2023)

Max Ochs - Hooray For Another Day
Underworld - Tongue
Ashra - Phantasus
Duncan Pryce Kirk - Space Out
Agosta - Apples 65 (Agosta Rework 23)
E.R. Thorpe - Guided By The Sea (Generalisation Dub)
Tracy Kerr - If You Want My Lovin (instrumental dub)
52nd Street - Tell Me (How It Feels) (Dub)
Silent Sphere - Time Out (Gabriel Le Mar Remix)
Lexx - Rising Tide
Amp Fiddler - Love & War
Phillip Wright - Keep Her Happy (Ashley Beedle Heavy Disco edit)
Brion Gysin - Sham Pain
Can - Sunday Jam
Ray Mang - Osea Island
Till von Sein - Manuel
Cassius - Hey Babe
Jorja Smith - Rose Rouge
Asha Puthli - Space Talk (Maurice Fulton remix)
Opa - Back Home (The Inner Cry)
Doug Lucas - One For You
Philip Catherine - November
Fleetwood Mac - Keep On Going

RADIO.D59B / CHARDONNAY SOUNDTRACKS #42 w/ Tomislav Grujic

we had the pleasure of contributing to the Kwaitour event @ Ohm Berlin in May . Belgium raised berlin based dj Gratts also played the same event and his set was recorded .
DJ Gratts has spent the best part of two decades lugging bags of records around Europe, and latterly Asia and Australia with increasing frequency. First biting the bug for good-time house, techno and disco in the late 90s, he honed his craft as part of the We Play House gang throughout the following decade, and began pushing out of his homeland around the 10s. In keeping the heart of the music in mind, Gratts ensures the feet are always engaged. Genres aren’t important, though: no matter what’s spinning, it’s all about the uplift, the heart and the freedom. His deep knowledge of groove-heavy, dancefloor-ready music affords him versatility - he’s as comfortable playing alongside Steffi or DJ Sprinkles as Hunee or András Fox. As well as an able selector, he’s a keen curator-collaborator: he produces music under his own name, as Icarus Traxx and with Eluize as Ca$hminus; he plays records with San Soda as Het Collect-Ief Deruyter; and last but not least with fellow Belgian dj Kong, he runs the ensemble label from Brussels .
while many records played in this set are South-African, probably just as many aren't, but were influenced by (his personal vision) of the kwaito vibe and aesthetic. So apart from house music, bubblegum and kwaito, the mix also contains non SA produced tunes that got played on SA dancefloors, SA themed records (e.g. Massive Sounds / Bobby Konders' "Free South Africa") .
hope you enjoy the mix . if you do . leave a shout out for the dj :-) peace

Dj Gratts @ Kwaitour @ Ohm  Berlin May 2019

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Paradisco 019 // INTI

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