If we were to pick one word to describe Ziggy Devriendt, AKA Nosedrip, it would probably humble. He runs a one-man empire out of the modest Belgian coastal town of Ostend, and his STROOM label is one of the most quietly brilliant outfits in Western Europe. A mixture of obscurer-than-obscure reissues and quirky new material makes for a label as unpredictable as it is essential, and Devriendt's unusual touch is all over it—he prefers to make up his own compilations and sequences instead of just repackaging old records, for example, which explains how important curation and putting songs together is to him.

So it's not a surprise that , in addition to being a music nerd supreme, Devriendt is also a remarkably good DJ, whose ear for oddball cuts translates well into intuitively danceable music. Judging from his RA Podcast, he's had trance on the mind—the mix features flighty beats that range from CJ Bolland and Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia to new-school practitioners like J-Zbel, plus a major highlight from Peter Van Hoesen that you might remember from Marcel Fengler's Berghain 05 mix and plenty of new material from Stroom. (He's also putting out a compilation of Belgian trance, which might explain the direction of this mix.) It's a three hour-ride that varies from jaw-dropping mixing to abrupt, almost shocking transitions that might startle you out of your chair. 

@ziggy-devriendt

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/843

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RA.843 Nosedrip

Recording of Willikens & Ivkovic's set at Dekmantel Festival 2022.

Dekmantel Festival 2022

Willikens & Ivkovic at Dekmantel Festival 2022

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Lente Kabinet w/ Casper Tielrooij b2b Interstellar Funk @ Kiosk Radio 11.03.2023

40 mixes in and the Off The Record series has seen a wide spanning in range of artists and styles. Its dug deep into DJ's record bags and has let us hear some of their holiest gems. Our 40th mix comes from one of the most solid selectors Amsterdam has to offer; Olf van Elden aka Interstellar Funk. 
Having started off working at the Dutch institution that is Rush Hour Records as a label manager and playing sets year in and year out at the monumental Dekmantel, Interstellar Funk has taken himself worldwide as well as releasing records on labels like L.I.E.S, Berceuse Heroique, Rush Hour, Dekmantel along with his own Artificial Dance label. A label he has run with a keen ear since 2017 releasing artists like Genetic Factor, June, Black Merlin and more. 
For Off The Record 40 Interstellar Funk takes us in the realms of home and club listening with a well crafted mix that builds and warms us into the floor beautifully. We had a chat with the artist about the mix and about what he has going on:

Off The Record Mix Series 40: Interstellar Funk

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-306-kiara-scuro/

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Truancy Volume 306: Kiara Scuro

Nowadays’ DJ G is joined by Salon Des Amateur icon and Offen Music boss, Vladimir Ivkovic.

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DJ G and Vladimir Ivkovic @ The Lot Radio 05-01-2023

This is Mozhgan & Solar at An Interdimensional New Years this year at Marble Bar, directly before an interstellar set from Intergalactic Gary. Catch Mozhgan this week opening No Way Back in her inimitable mesmeric style. 

Mastered by Jim Gibbons of AVS.

Interdimensional Transmissions Podcast

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IT.podcast.s12e07: Mozhgan & Solar at An Interdimensional New Years

Dj Sotofett and LNS have established themselves as independent artists not bound by the convention or shackles of ‘industry’. Over the years they have released some of the most innovative and interesting records across a plethora of record labels including Wania, Freakout Cult, Honest Jon’s, SUED and many more.

For years Dj Sotofett has been the powerhouse behind the Sex Tags family of record labels and has never been one to be pigeonholed often releasing music which is hard to place or define. It’s wild and chaotic – just the way we like it. Over the years he has dabbled in Dub, Techno, House and beyond. One thing is for sure though, it’s always been weird and wonderful.

LNS has formed a strong relationship with the Sex Tags family of labels, releasing a number of records in collaboration with Dj Sotofett via the imprint. She has her own label, LNS and has a busy and consistent release schedule which leads to her records being found in the bags of discerning collectors and DJ’s all over.

In recent times the pair have formed a close relationship with Tresor, the longstanding Berlin label and club which has been pivotal in the evolution of underground Electronic music. It appears the pair share a similar sensibility to the DIY ethos which has always been associated with the club.

This year saw them follow up the release of their album on the label with a new EP on the imprint.

LNS & Dj Sotofett: The Ransom Note Mix

Recording of Vladimir Ivkovic & Ivan Smagghe's set at Lente Kabinet Festival 2023.

Lente Kabinet Festival 2023

Vladimir Ivkovic & Ivan Smagghe at Lente Kabinet Festival 2023

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Off The Record Mix Series 40: Interstellar Funk

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