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We hope you enjoyed your festive season. We're proud to crack open 2022 with a jazzy, soulful funk-fest courtesy of Dublin digger Joshwha. Enjoy the sunshine, wherever you are. Stay Comfy.
IDs: @joshwha

Music for Ears #06 - Joshwha 🇮🇪

Nonna Fab chega suave para o próximo episódio da nossa série. Metade da Apricot Ballroom, festa audiófila, soundsystem, gravadora e peça chave na cena do norte da Inglaterra / Sheffield, ele vem com uma seleção apropriada para viagens, sofás, e manhãs, passeando por jazz, folk e psychedelia. Saindo das fronteiras do dancefloor, Nonna Fab traz música pra levar a deriva. 

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Nonna Fab steps up for our next Alter Disco podcast with a selection of music for listening / driving / winding down, rather than his usual audiophile dancefloor-orientated approach.
Nonna Fab makes up one half of Apricot Ballroom, an audiophile dance party, soundsystem and record label, based out of Sheffield UK. AB has been a crucial party in the north of the UK and has gained serious traction over the last 4 years.
With a selection of psychedelia, jazz and folk, this curation of music sits somewhere between a summertime drive, 6am wind-down or early morning dose of melodic distraction.

Nonna Fab - Alter Disco Podcast 146

Ce soir sur Sacré Radio, on commence la résidence  du trio légendaires Club Roquette !

Ils commencent leur résidences avec comme invité le Coréen Tucan Discos ! 

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The Roquette Show #1 Club Roquette invite Tucan Discos

Another spicy mix served by Guidon from the @pitayasoundsystem crew!

Expect an explosive blend of genre bending spices in this super smooth hour from downtempo to uptempo and everything in between ;)

Rocket Radio Espresso #027 w/ Guidon (Pitaya Soundsystem)

Always struggling with time we are happy to finally welcome on the podcast series one of the most promising artists that contributed to the channel: Nicolas Kotowicz (@nicolaskotowicz)
His edit of ‘Tudobem’ was really one of the bangers of the Paradise Edits and this is now a pleasure to give him a slot to deep dive in his music collection between italo, disco and 90s house tunes. We are even more happy to have him onboard as he’s part of the compilation to be released on the 2nd of December alongside with Pleasure Voyage, Romain FX, Sim Fossil, Black Feeling and Desert Island Disco.
Enjoy the trip and the first play of Sim Fossil 'Zero Action' !


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MTT Podcast #40  by Nicolas Kotowicz

On this months show, Ariane V broadcasts an hour of big room floor fillers. Expect tunes from Steawko, Last Rhythm, and Tikkle.

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Ariane V - December 2022

@trularisa

1. Great selection! Could you tell us a bit about how your musical journey came to be?

Back in Romania I didn't have so many opportunities to become a DJ, or learn about this craft. Therefore, this process happened slowly - I started off very shy with liqud Drum'n'Bass, then I decided to include more styles I was listening to, such as R'n'B/Hip-hop and its roots Soul, Funk, Disco and even some Jazz. Later, inevitably, my musical horizon became wider and wider, as I fell in love with Reggae, Afrobeat, Zouk, House, Electro and other musical areas I'm still learning about. I must admit, moving to Berlin exposed me to the most enriching experience music-wise so far.

2. We heard a range of genres in your mix and were wondering, what would you say are your biggest inspirations or influences?

This is always a hard one. There are so many I feel it would be unfair to those who I will not mention. Still... I think it evolved with time. 

At first it was Hip-hop legends such as Pete Rock, Mos Def, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott & more. Around 10 years ago, I got heavily into Dâm-Funk. This led me to discover artists like Fatima, for instance, but mostly it really opened my appetite for more music of the past. That's how I came across Roy Ayers, Gil Scott Heron, Aretha Franklin, Manu Dibango, Fania Records, The Belleville Three and sooo many others. Each musical direction I come across and learn about, has its own legends, influences, and inspiration. I should really mention, at this point, the huge impact Reggae titans such as Sly and Robbie or Dennis Bovell, had on my journey.

3. What's the story behind your Smoothin' Groovin' party series? We'd love to know!

Well, it started in the pandemic as an online radio show/live stream. Although it was something I did mainly for the people back home, it somehow managed to get some attention here in Berlin as well, and soon after when the clubs re-opened, I was offered the chance of doing SG a regular dance at Crack Bellmer. 

From the very beginning, one of the main ideas around the party series is inclusiveness. As I've mentioned, my influences are multiple and I try to make space for each of them. Still, the venue is best known for its electronic music events, so I've concluded the best way to do this series is by finding or building bridges. At some point it might feel as a Paradise Garage selection, sometimes later it might feel like a UK Blues Party vibe, and after that, one might feel the energy of the Detroit's New Dance Show or the hotness of a Colombian Picó Soundsystem. And sooo much more. If you think of interesting ways of bringing all this together without boring or scaring the people off the dancefloor, everything basically goes. That's how I look at it. I always tried to find selectors as openminded/openhearted as I am, and so far it worked each and every time. Besides the parties, SG is back in radio format, broadcasting regularly on Refuge Worldwide.

I guess the best definition could be found in the name itself. Both words have equal significance: "Smoothin" stands for the overall atmosphere and vibe we try to create, while "Groovin" stands for the level of energy we try to attain. So ultimately my dream is to give you some peace of mind, while keeping your body dancing.

Paradisco 018 // Tru:L

Maxi Radio | The Square Sun 24-03-2023

@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

4eme édition des spéciales reprise! Master Phil revient cette fois ci avec une sélection de cover dans une ambiance Dance, les reprises les plus loufoques des années 90 pendant 2h.

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Master Phil Spéciale Cover Vol IV: Dance Edition - 26 Mai 2023

@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

Alrighty, it's been more than a minute since our last Discrete Circuits, but for good reason...... trying to keep on top of our builds as well as get some new designs underway ;)

We are absolutely thrilled to have the lady behind Hello Sailor, Renata Do Valle onboard with a top-notch selection! 

Record label Hello Sailor opened its doors in 2014 and has since put out five solid releases featuring works from the likes of Joakim, Selvagem, Esa, Fatnotronic & Joutro Mundo, and Tom Noble. Up next for Renata and her label is a super exciting 12" compilation to be released early next year. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for that!

Thanks Renata <3

Hello Sailor [@hellosailornyc]

Recorded using:
Condesa Carmen
2 x Technics SL1200mk2
1 x Tascam DR-05

Artwork by Peita Blythe

Discrete Circuits with Renata Do Valle

02/12/2020 - LYL Radio with @archivedigital 

Outside of the classic Psychedelic, Oriental, and Army Band records exists a category of Israeli music that is largely ignored - these are Israel’s 12” Maxi Promos 

These single-sided promotional releases were mostly pressed during late 80s to early 90s, and were produced in very few numbers mostly being provided as DJ and radio copies. Their music was either deemed too experimental or too unusual for commercial appeal with the majority never seeing an official release. It is safe to assume that outside of this mix a lot of these records are nowhere to be found. 

This mix is intended to be an exploration of the Israeli Promo 12” and it’s different sounds - Unidentified Flying Music and Archive Digital.

Unidentified Flying Music X Archive digital - Israeli Maxi Special

curated by @djahoy @imadfromlove @triqi030
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