al dente https://soundcloud.com/al-den-te (neurocrank) https://soundcloud.com/neurocrankk
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Steeplejack 6.02

al dente

This mix delivers over an hour of solid acid grooves, featuring tracks from some of the world’s finest names in psychedelic techno. DJ Sphinx’s effortless navigation through the darker realms of techno and electro highlights her immense skill and underscores her rising prominence in Detroit’s underground scene. This mix not only captivates but also serves as a powerful reminder of music's transformative potential.

Hex Code #9AF009 by DJ Sphinx

The Marble Bar 9 Year Anniversary
October 12, 2024

Rebecca Goldberg (Live) @ The Marble Bar 10/12/2024

“Just as some animals begin to prepare for hibernation, cities and people are preparing for winter. It's the season when I miss my bed in the morning, but getting out of your comfort zone is the beginning of finding a new self,” Toner @Yutaroy reflects on Minor Snow while presenting the 6th mix for Orbitinging series.

He mentioned that he was conscious of using tracks with a cold feeling, as well as those that deeply affect the spirit, recreating a groove different from dance music—chilly yet serious, but still heartwarming. Toner added, “Please listen to it at home while you chill out, meditate, and when you are feeling peace and comfort.”

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Toner first encountered the alternative underground music scene while living in Taiwan. After returning to Japan, he continued to expand the boundaries of dance music. He is a lover of hidden gems and uncategorizable experimental music. Since 2022, he has started the deep listening-focused chill-out community “LIMINAL DREAMS” with Toss and Kaana, and is responsible for directing events in Tokyo.

He has performed at well-known outdoor festivals such as “rural” and “Transcendence” in Japan, “Organik Festival” in Taiwan, and “Wonderfruit” in Thailand.

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“‘67-Oph’ by Strange Antiquark,” which Toner specially selected to share with us, captures the feeling he tried to infuse throughout the entire recording—“unique and has contemporary structure, not too serious, but sounds still fun,” he said.

Toner is always happy to share his music library whenever the opportunity arises, whether at outdoor festivals, clubs or radio shows. He will be presenting an ambient set consisting entirely of Japanese ambient artists at an upcoming festival in December, with more information to be updated on his page. “I am a firm believer that DJs are artists. As a selector, it will be a very challenging and exciting experience,” he added.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/toner.jp/

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「如同某些動物準備冬眠，城市和人們也在為冬天做準備。這個季節讓我早晨特別想念床，但走出舒適圈也是尋找新自我的開始。」Toner為小雪下了註解，也為Orbitinging系列帶來第6發混音作品。

他提到，有特別挑選符合這個季節的曲目，並加入了一些深層的靈性聲響，重新創造了一種別於舞曲的律動——帶有寒意卻暖心而不嚴肅。他並建議可在家中放鬆、冥想，或感受到平靜的時候聆聽。

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來自日本的Toner，在台灣生活時首次接觸到地下音樂場景，並於回到日本後持續探索舞曲文化。他熱愛那些隱藏的瑰寶、以及無法被歸類的實驗音樂。從2022年開始，他與Toss和Kaana共同創立了專注在深度聆聽的chill-out社群「LIMINAL DREAMS」，也在東京負責策畫活動。

他並曾在知名的戶外音樂祭如：日本的「rural」、「Transcendence」、台灣的「Organik Festival」和泰國的「Wonderfruit」演出。

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Toner特別挑選了由Strange Antiquark所創作的「67-Oph」與我們分享，說這首曲子呈現了他試圖融入整個混音中的感覺——「獨特、具當代結構、不會太嚴肅，且聽起來充滿趣味」，他說。

他總是期待任何能分享自己的音樂收藏的機會，不論是在音樂祭、club或radio show。談到12月受邀的音樂祭，Toner正為其準備一個完全由日本藝術家的作品所組成的ambient set，「我堅信DJ也是藝術家，作為一名selector，這將會是一個非常具挑戰性且令人興奮的體驗。」更多資訊也將公布在他的個人頁面。

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Track List:
1. Paperclip Minimiser - B4
2. Ø (Mika Vainio) - Oleva
3. sv1 - 20231214_140
4. Lamin Fofana - Measure of Memory / I Stagger and Remember
5. Premis - Odonata
6. Chie Otomi - Floating Things
7. Frank Bretschneider - Dichte 9
8. o.utlier - Antarika
9. Steve Good - Vortex
10. SUGAI KEN - 坂東太郎のりうきょう / Flow Of The Tone River
11. mu tate - sweat
12. Perko - Grace
13. OISATSANA - Previous Form
14. a-souvenir - twentyeight.six.twenty
15. Ancestral Voices - Arun
16. Strange Antiquark - 67-Oph

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Minor Snow 小雪 (XiaoXue)

As the weather grows colder, rain in some regions turns to snow, and the climate becomes more unpredictable. It is important to protect yourself from the cold and nourish your kidneys, while also keeping the lungs warm and intestines hydrated. Moderate exposure to sunlight can help stimulate the body's yang energy and warm the meridians.

氣候漸冷，部分地區的雨水形成雪花，天氣多變，宜防寒養腎、溫肺潤腸。適當地曬陽光能助人體陽氣升發，有溫經脈的作用。

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Orbitinging is an inging ambient mix series, blending the flow of music with the rhythm of seasonal changes. Released in sync with the 24 solar terms, it captures the unique atmosphere of each moment.

The 24 solar terms originated from ancient astronomers dividing the solar year into 24 equal parts, marking the Earth's journey around the Sun. Orbitinging resonates with nature’s breath, deepening our connection to Earth's rhythms.

Orbitinging 06 - Toner

A mix for FM4 radio vienna 


big thanks to DJ Makossa ! 

*tracklist*
Dr. Atmo and DF Tram "Midnight in Europe" (Sealt)
The Art of Noise "Island" (Chine Records)
The Electronic Concept Orchestra "The look of love"
(Mercury Records)
Jimmie Rogers "Mule Skinner Blues" (RCA Victor)
Laurie Anderson "Oh Superman"(DF Tram Edit)
A Reminiscent Drive "Dreamstate 7" (F Communications)
Ken Nordine "Getting Ready" (Snail Records)
The Roger Webb Sound "Moon Bird" De Wolfe Music)
David Shire "Whatever Was Arranged" (Trunk Records)
Michael Franks "Tell Me All About It" (Warner Records)
Carly Simon "Why" (DF Tram Remix) (Mirage)
The Beach Boys "God Only Knows" (DF Tram’s Fractal Edit)
David Axelrod The Warning Part 2 (DF Tram Mix)
Coldcut / The Irresistible force Autumn Leaves (DF Trams leaf blower edit)
DF Tram and Future Bc "Electric People"

DF TRAM MIX FOR FM4 "LIQUID RADIO" Vienna

trakklist:

Gary Numan & Ade Fenton - We Cross a Bridge Over Death [OST, Lakeshore Records, 2014]
Dycide - Ephaiaglor [IO, 2024]
Atsushi Izumi - KI Pt. II [Opal Tapes, 2024]
Absis - The Wire [Grabaciones Perpendiculares, 2024]
Rites Of Passage - Beyond The Threshold Of Self (V Remix) [Mindtrick Records, 2024]
Reeko - Para El Conjunto De Las Esferas [KR3 Records, 2024]
Ancestral Voices - Night Skies Of Eden [Samurai Music, 2024]
Mad Zach - No Past Lives [MethLab Recordings, 2019]
Mako - Get Away With It [Samurai Music, 2024]
Dycide - Survivor [IO, 2024]
Baby Ford & Ifach Collective - Word For Word [Klang Elektronik, 2022]
The Fear Ratio - The Quick And The Dead [Blueprint Records, 2011]
Sciama - Forest Of Symbols [OODA, 2024]
Christoph De Babalon -Demon Glue [VAKNAR, 2023]
Beyond the Ghost - Hearing Voices [Cryo Chamber, 2024]

Flow Theory 017 w/ mandarín

Definitely something a bit different from me. Lotta breaks, acid touched tunes with a sprinkle of fast paced house throughout. Had a lot of fun putting this one together! Been on that bass kick lately so I figured why not throw together a mix thats mostly just really bass heavy grooves. Hope everyone finishes the year strong and surrounded by the ones you love <3 
Tracklist:
Casa (Axel Boman Dub Mix) - Dinky
Bring That Shit - Jose Vizcaino
Lovin (Reboot Edit) - Reboot
Mind - Janeret
Call Me - Sempra
Low Grid - not even noticed 
Studio Dobra (Tapestry of Sound Club Mix) - Gene on Earth
Hearzee - Adam Antine
Panic Multiplier - Client_03
Unmarked Sequence - Isolated Material
Analog Saw - Bowser & MBreaks
Gortexia - Reptant & Dashiell
Footcrab (Joel Deep 130 Mix) - Addison Groove
Choppa Dub - One Over
Tilda's Goat Stare - CCL & Ciel
Break Dance - St Jean
The Bell With The Wooden Tongue - Priori & Al Wootton
Pressure - Unklevon & To Van Kao
Sistema Baile - Kassian
Geezer Like Me - Coco Bryce & Amy Dabbs
Henny & Coke - Deadly Habitz
Hyperfunk (Deep Break Cut) - LUZ1E
Battle For Middle You (PJ Bridger Refix) - Julio Bashmore
Access Denied - Christopher Ledger 
Blamerke (Extended Mix) - SUCHI
All I Want - Bodhi
Slam - Dauwd
Fuck That - &on&on
Take Me (Hodge Remix) - DEFSET
Happojuna (David Tupling Remix) - Type-303
Gedup (And Move Your Butt) - Sweely
Turtle Duv - Calibre
gr ettiquette - Joy Orbison
Ketamine Xmas - Lee Curtiss


Perspectives 026: Adios 2024

Synthetic Pleasures

Can You Feel It? (prod. 2baked)

Melodic techno, EDM, DJ instrumental beats

Pulse (1)

Some DJs have the skills to constantly evolve, to always improve, and to take hold of the dance floor from their first record and never let go. Mike Servito is one of those DJs. Here Servito commands the dance at the new home of No Way Back, the entirely transformed Tangent Gallery, on May 24, 2015.

IT.podcast.s05e02: Mike Servito at No Way Back, Tangent 2015

You might wonder what profound artistic outlook might lead a DJ to mix as masterfully as Denver artist Peter Vaughan. Believe it or not, he always steps behind the decks with a simple intention: to smile and have fun.


Peter ignores fleeting trends, sticking instead to the soulful style of deep house that has remained his calling card over the past decade. He’s well versed nonetheless, equipped to play everything from techno to drum and bass on the spot if the setting calls for it. Recent years have seen him grow even more deeply rooted in the underground. He’s a repeat booking at Denver clubs like 1134 and Bar Standard.


Music lay in the cards for Peter Vaughan Stimson from day one. Growing up down the street from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, it was only a matter of time he dove into the arts headfirst. His first concert was The Beastie Boys at Red Rocks, and electronic musicians like Fatboy Slim and Dirty Vegas shaped his budding music taste. 


Peter first experienced dance music in its proper context when The Crystal Method played the newly opened Beta Nightclub. He immersed himself in the nascent sounds of early dubstep pioneers like Skream and Benga thanks to the gatherings organized by influential Denver bass music outfit Sub.mission. Before long, West Coast festivals called his name, opening a world of music to him during a pivotal time in his life.


It also happened to be a pivotal time for dubstep itself. A rift had formed between the genre’s dreamy, contemplative roots and its in-your-face Stateside incarnation. Peter Vaughan remained loyal to the former. Taking such a stand helped him forge a deep personal connection to underground music as a whole — be it dubstep, drum and bass, techno, breakbeat or house.


As immersed as he was, it was only a matter of time before Peter Vaughan started DJing himself. His debut 2012 gig saw him warm up the decks for drum and bass DJ and producer Nu:Logic at the now-defunct Denver venue Casselman’s Bar & Venue. DnB wouldn’t remain at the core of his repertoire for long, though. He soon arrived at his dynamic yet nuanced deep house sound signature, getting booked to open for the likes of Till von Sein and Julio Bashmore.


Peter doubled down on DJing more than ever before during the pandemic. He put in work, practiced, and even managed to build his brand, treating his time away from clubland as an opportunity to invest in his passion. By the time live events turned back on, all his hard work paid off. Peter Vaughan re-emerged as a permanent fixture of the Denver nightlife landscape.


Clubs like Bar Standard and 1134 routinely play host to Peter’s DJ sets, which have grown to blend deep tech and minimal with his time-tested flavor of deep house. He’s also no stranger to performing at local staple Club Vinyl and maintains a residency at upscale cocktail bar The Goldfinch. Outside of clubs, music lovers can also hear Peter’s selections via his Perspectives mix series on SoundCloud.


Peter Vaughan surpassed an exciting milestone in 2024. After spending considerable time toiling away in the studio, he released his first-ever music recording: the You Knew This Was Coming EP. It encapsulated a fusion of the style heard in his DJ sets with a flavor all his own. It would be the first of many. Once Peter opened the floodgates, the ideas kept on flowing.


A track plays that will freeze the current moment in your mind as an immortal snapshot of the night. You didn’t even notice it come in — but now that it’s here, it commands your full attention. Glancing at the booth, you see Peter bobbing casually to the rhythm, a knowing grin radiating from his face. The groove is his heartbeat and soul is his guiding star. It’s plain to see, and even easier to hear.


For a sample of the Denver underground, look no further than Peter Vaughan. Trends come and go with the ebbs and flows of dance music, but rest assured he’s not going anywhere.