Mix Series

A beautiful 60 mins from Ani Phoebe effortlessly moving through downtempo, dub, reggae, streetsoul, MPB and bulk oddball trips. Double check Ani as a boss DJ with incredible taste, the brains trust behind Bad Times Disco and the always incredible Parralell Worlds transmissions on the Lot Radio.  

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1800 triiip - Ani Phoebe - Mix 036

This week, we're excited to present a synth-laden, 80s-inspired mix by special guest @simfossil:

“The theme of this mix is a certain new age sound and flavor from 80s recordings. I traced this sound through the work of many Japanese artists (hence the Shibas on the cover) and I would say this became the backbone of the mix: music by the legendary Haruomi Hosono, Yuji Toriyama and many more. The vibe is unique and experimental, a new age-y, jazz-rock-y type of deal. I’ve been quite inspired for a long time by the character and creativity of this era; something about the guitar and instrumentation gives it that special touch. Personally, as a producer, I’m a big fan of Yamaha instruments, in particular the DX7, which I’ve come to associate with this time in music. Though Japanese artists are the central thread, I’ve made a kind of fusion of many different things that to me capture this special flavor.”

Tracklist: mmarzmix.com/114

mmarz 114 | sim fossil: low sheen

@sp-ki
www.instagram.com/dj_spoeki/

1. One of our crew member did edits of 3 of the songs you played - do you also prepare your own edits? 

What a nice coincidence! Not yet at the moment, but who knows, maybe I’ll do edits or producing in general in near future :)

2. "Summer Breeze" are the two words that come to our mind when listening to that blissful mix - what did the summer bring to you in terms of sonic vibes? 

For me, typical summer vibes have a certain, groovy basic sound that brings a piece of lightness with it, often through catchy vocals and percussive instruments. In the house genre, piano and saxophone also convey a light, summery feeling for me, as you can easily hear :)

3. Italo disco, Italo house, Freestyle & Disco - we are pretty sure that nothing is older than 89' here, what is your relationship to these 80's decade?

I would describe the 80's as my favourite music decade. It's super multifaceted, because italo disco and house somehow became popular there and because of that it’s hard to differentiate the genres within a track sometimes and several influences are recognizable. My first records were from the 80's and to this day it hasn't changed much, most of my record collection is from the 80's.


4. The transition are pristine which is super complicated for mixing these genres, what is your little secret?

Thanks! It's not that easy, especially when you play vinyl and when it comes to a complete change of genre. You have to know your tracks very well and to try and practice a lot. Often there are short passages or bridges in the track which suits better for a transition than waiting until the end of the track because not much happens there, the vocals fall silent or similar.

Paradisco 017 // Spöki

Agenda de la Méridienne de cet après-midi :

14:00 @h2ooooo (live)
15:00 @waveycuts b2b @_baxua_
17:00 @nofraje0
18:00 @detlefnet
19:00 @pompelope

Musiques à écouter assis, accessible au public et retransmission en direct sur nos ondes.

200 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
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Méridienne - Nofraje (03.09.22)

Larsaint, c'est un DJ à la fois discret mais bien connu de la scène genevoise. C'est un des lascars du Canal 54, mais surtout un DJ à la sélection variée et pointu, oscillant entre cuivres groovy, sonorités italo ou rythmes new beat...
Et c'est pour notre plus grand plaisir qu'il nous offre un mixe dans ce style éclectique qui nous plaît tant !

https://www.instagram.com/larsaint/
@user-51590241
https://www.instagram.com/c_a_n_a_l_54/

Podcastel #42 - Larsaint

@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

Dar Disku w/ Joumana - Radio Buena Vida 20.05.23

@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

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

@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

Mix session for 2 years birthday of Radio 8000 in Munich.

http://radio80k.de/

@ Radio 8000 studio (Munich)

A generous continuation to Benji's previous mix (which was recorded at the H.A.N.D. party), more amazing disco research presented by Berlin's finest - Da Freak!

prep party trax

H.A.N.D. MIX 013 - Benji DF (PART II)

We really pleased to host 2 fantastic mixes . 1 today & the next one . next week by residents from our favourite Netherlands Party - Blauwdruk - in Nijmegen the oldest city in the Netherlands with a large population of students . Blauwdruk  a party put together by a collective  of friends , pushes soulful sounds and positive energy in intimate settings , with djs such as Mark Grusane , San Soda, Funkineven, Mark Grusane, Lakuti, Tama Sumo + many more 
this week we have the pleasure of hosting Guus Christian‘s mix .
A dj ,  promoter & co founder  of Blauwdruk . as a dj As a DJ, Guus aims to create an immersive, musically rich and cheerful blend of house, disco, leftfield electronics and his favourite African and Brazilian records. With his cassette-only label Three Bridges, he lets local DJs soundtrack their favourite spots in and around Nijmegen, celebrating its vibrant nightlife and diverse musical landscape.' hope you enjoy the mix .

For Uzuri, For Blauwdruk, For Everyone I Love - a Mix by Guus Christian

New mix comes courtesy of the australian brothers Peter & James Isaacs aka https://soundcloud.com/donalds_house . The duo made a name for himself with two gorgeous eps on Nick Hoppner's "Touch From A Distance" label. Recently they just appeared on dutch Filament label alongside Carrot Green & Kito Jempere on a sweet v.a.
Welcome to Donald's House !

LYO#160 / Donald's House

When it comes to the physical world, sound is basically understood as a phenomenon of motion, first and foremost, as it concerns the movement of waves through the air and across bodies. However, when it comes to our humanly presence, they can also move us by other means that lie beyond the physicality perceived by our senses and that's how music can create emotional responses, entice physiological reactions strongly personal in interpretation, as well as convey commonly shared meanings. Such is the fertile hinterland of possibilities where our series managed to thrive so far, mainly through the inventiveness of its diverse guests, who bring their backgrounds and visions into the mix in each of their mixes, showing us fantastic new realms of motion and emotion. This episode is no exception, with a young carioca adding his own exquisite flavours and bold taste to our already hefty repertoire of aural adventures. Vitor Zasou's vibrant set is most certainly set to take anyone on a journey through sonic sensibilities deeply rooted in balearic realities and clearly indebted to nineties sonorities, but that are absolutely original in the way they put us in motion, both within and without our bodily existence.

Gop Cast 057 - Zasou

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