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Off The Record Mix Series

Envisaging an authentic approach to sound, the Field Surrounding series delivers contemporary left-field mixtapes thriving on artistic freedom and quality.

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Field Surrounding mix by Aardvarck

Talk talk such a shame

The multifaceted talent Michael Diamond steps up for the next edition to our Off The Record mix series with a selection of bass driven leftfield club sounds. Off the back of his excellent EP "Placid Wakefulness" on his own Vasuki Sound imprint, which closed out the artists 2024 to much critical acclaim, we reached out to the South East Londoner for a mix. With a sound that draws elements which would stretch from  the likes of Music From Memory all the way to Hessle Audio Michael has deemed himself unique in production but also very much so in his DJ sets. With a massively expansive taste we knew he would be a perfect edition to Off The Record. With a more club focused mix delving into the UK techy and bass vibe it gives us an example of Michael Diamond at peak time. We had a brief chat with Michael about his mix and what he has coming up in 2025!

Off The Record Mix Series 54: Michael Diamond

The Off The Record series ventures stateside to Chicago, Illinois to reach out to one of the most iconic modern labels going at the moment; International Anthem, who are now celebrating 11 years on the planet. Started in 2012 by Scottie McNiece and David Allen International Anthem Recording Company has been focused on pushing some of the most ground breaking sounds in Jazz, funk, soul and blues. With a roster that extends to names like Makaya McCraven, Jeff Parker, Damon Locks, Carlos Nino and more it has proved to have an eye for the highest quality in sound and curation. For this mix the label has nominated their own Alejandro Ayala AKA King Hippo to hon and curate the sounds provided. King Hippo was the label representative on the International Anthem Worldwide FM Chicago show - so we are definitely in good hands. Coming in at a clean hour, Ayala brings in various styles of Jazz, moulded expertly to provide a perfect home listening experience or what the label likes to be known as the "Floating Kissaten Mix". We sat down and had a chat about the mix with Alejandro, as well as about the label and about what they have coming up in the future for their 11th year.

Off The Record Mix Series 55: International Anthem (Mixed by King Hippo)

Hashman Deejay stands out as one of those DJ's and producers where he lets the music do the talking. Like fellow collaborators PLO Man & C3D-E you won't see many interviews, let alone photos - they show up to the party and do their thing. 
With a vast range of alias' and collaborative projects Hashman has been responsible for some of the rawest sounds in experimental, breaks, house and techno. As well as a DJ his vast taste can expand anywhere from shoegaze and punk, disco and raw chicago sounds, to dubbed acid and techno. 
For this mix the selector has dug deep into the tape hiss sounding crates covering oldschool beats that could be mistaken for an OG Ras G tape, dub flowing onwards into some select acid house and more synth focused club sounds all working together with the most seamless touch. We had a very brief chat with Hashman about his mix but this one is all about the sounds and he lets that do the talking.

Off The Record Mix Series 56: Hashman Deejay

Our Off The Record mix series returns with a radio-show like hour long mix from Music From Memory affiliated Berlin based Electronica / Jazz trio The Zenmenn.
The Zenmenn are a genre-blurring trio known for their lush, escapist soundscapes that blend ambient, Balearic, and cosmic funk influences. With a flair for vintage textures and laid-back grooves, their music conjures a sense of timeless serenity—equally suited for sun-drenched afternoons or introspective nights. 
The Zenmenn debuted in 2021 with Enter The Zenmenn on Music From Memory, a dreamy blend of ambient textures, soft rock, and global influences. They followed up with Hidden Gem in 2022, a collaborative album with John Moods shaped by loose jam sessions and warm, nostalgic tones. Both releases highlight their signature fusion of cosmic calm and crate-digger sensibility.
Their contribution to the Off The Record mix series showcases their crate-digging sensibilities and deep reverence for global sounds, weaving together a meditative journey that’s both soulful and transportive. 
We had a brief chat with the band (fronted through the words of their Keyboardist Magnus) about the mix and about what they had coming up in the rest of 2025.

Off The Record Mix Series 57: The Zenmenn

For this edition of Off The Record, we’re honored to host a mix from Rob Sevier, co-founder of the legendary archival label Numero Group. Known for its meticulous approach to uncovering and reissuing lost gems across soul, funk, punk, ambient, and beyond, Numero has earned its place as a gold standard for crate diggers and curious listeners alike. Sevier, a tireless researcher and selector, brings that same curatorial depth to his exclusive mix—a deep dive into self-released and small-label funk-adjacent singles from Ohio, Texas, Michigan, and Georgia. Alongside the mix, we caught up with him to talk DJing in hidden corners of Japan, the joys of non-allegiance to any one digging method, and what’s next for one of the most important archival projects in music.

Off The Record Mix Series 58: Numero Group (Mixed By Rob Sevier)

David Bowie - Space Oddity vinyl (2015 Remaster)

Mugenkai - Studio Freestyle

Rinse RH Aardvarck - Monkey Radio Transmission  Mp3 192

Vocals & written by @eltonaura
Produced by @Burnstwins, @bedows, & @nikothegreat
Mixed & Mastered by Matt Hennessy @vsop-studios

Additional Vocals by Kamaria Woods, @manassehmusic, @demetruest, Kayla Cain-Lofton, @blake-davis-48
Bass by @boyang-matsapola
Pic by @msalsbu
Art by @benskiaht

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Combo #5

Elton, Bedows, & Burns Twins -- Combo #5

I'm not in love(10cc)

Cut and paste… The man who made an art form of DJing with Winamp returns to the Rush Hour store  to play records... Special!  In the past decades, Aardvarck’s music has been strongly influenced by J Dilla. For this recording, he dug up a few of his all-time favorites and new discoveries. 

Aardvarck aka Mike Kivits is one of Amsterdam’s most fascinating music legends, who has been strongly affiliated with Rush Hour since the very beginning of the record shop. The Den Bosch born moved to the capital during the early days of house music. 

This is the twenty-ninth in a series of Rush Hour Store mixes, where we invite our favorite artists and DJs to dig the bins and record us a mix on the spot. Click on the links below for more info on the featured tracks.

Boogie Down Productions - The Bridge Is Over
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=88407
The Alcoholics - WLIX
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=106618
Jeen Bassa - Freak Out
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=106064
Quasimodo - Come on Feet
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=15354
J-Dilla - Red Light (feat. J*Davey)
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=89659
Georgia Anne Muldrow - I.O.T.A. (Instrument Of The Ancestors) 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=106247
Mount Kimble - Ruby
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=55296
Georgia Anne Muldrow - Canadian Hillbilly
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=106247
Dorian Concept - No Time Not Mine
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105328
Thundercat - Is It Love
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=60811
Kaiti Tatham - Your Dreams Don't Mean A Thing
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=104935 
Mulatu Astatke - The Panther
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=104665
Marcos Valle - Nova Bossa Nova
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105595
Jungle By Night - Spectacles pt 2
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105223
Carl Craig - At Les 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=77738
Fingers Inc. - Mystery Friend
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83099
Skyy - First Time Around (12" Mix) 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=105605
Zomby - Mercury’s Rainbow
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=100959
Angora - Enchantment 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=85747
Ron Trent & Chez Damier- The Meaning 
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=85747
Fingers Inc - A Love Of My Own
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83099

Store Mix 029 I Aardvarck Digs Rush Hour

Blood

I'm Not In Love

Aardvarck says: 

how wonderful.
i start 20 years back..
on this album.

now
with great delight
to present it.

within this mix, sum 
album tracks wrapped,
between supreme favorites, hero's for me, like U gene.
my life rich, full 
people's expression, music !
for me to receive,
to tell a true story.

a kind of a miracle,
to share 
with u  ..

junie 
georga anne muldrow
dwele
art of noise
dilla 
slum village
spacek 
flying lotus aardvarck mix
u gene
u gene
prince
u gene
johnny hammond smith / eryka badhu 
ohio players
u gene
davina
junie
funkadelic
u gene
harco pront
portishead
gza / genius 
biggie primo
tribe called quest
busta 
dilla
d'angelo 
d.i.t.c.
u gene
prince
u gene
sly stone
ohio players
u gene outro...

Aardvarck - Return Present U-Gene

songs from :
Melanie Charles - Be On My Side....
Laura Marling 
Nai Palm
Amy Winehouse
Joni Mitchell
Bjork
Cowboy Junkies
Gas
Eluvium
Plaid
Beach Boys 
Radiohead
Fats Domino
Leonard Cohen
Cat Stevens
Jhon Barry
Sonny and Cher

2020 The Return To U.. .

Love Injection with Barbie & Paul | @loveinjection | www.loveinjection.nyc

Gabriel Yared - Betty Et Zorg (Virgin)
Arthur Lyman - Blue Sands (Hifi Record)
Bill Evans - When I Fall In Love (Milestone)
Herbie Hancock Trio - Look (CBS/SONY Japan)
Walter Wanderley - The Great Love (Verve)
Os Mutantes - Ando Meio Desligado (Soul Jazz)
SIlver Leaf - Hey! (Emotional Reponse)
Aldorade - Summer Body (Favourite)
Asha Pulthi - Space Talk (CBS)
Junior Reed - Bad Man (Version) (JR Productions)
Lady Saw - Wine and Kotch (Red Lobster Version) (John John Records)
Kraftwerk - Mini Calculator (Pathe Marconi EMI)
Moon Tan - Gel Dust (Red Motorbike)
Murakawa - Down? Down, Down! / Stay Outta My World (Chee Shimizu Re-Edit) (Japanism)
Angel Doolas/Black Mice - Stroke You Up (Version) (Jammy$)
Laurie Anderson - Kokoku (Warner)
Larry Heard - Question of Time (BMI) 
Adeva - Respect (Paul Simpson Extended Version) (Cooltempo)
Sounds of JHS 126 Brooklyn - Chill Pill (Under Water Mix) (Sleeping Bag)
Funk Masters - Fort Knox (Master-Funk)
Ashford & Simpson - Don’t Cost You Nothing (12” Disco Mix) (Warner Brothers)
Thelma Houston - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning (Motown)
Alfie Davidson - Who Is Gonna Love Me (RCA)

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Love Injection With Barbie & Paul @ The Lot Radio 02 - 29 - 2020

Life on Mars - David Bowie Cover

Kudo Sol starts the morning off with some meditative Folk, Psych and Soul. Warm gems from the likes of Khraungbin, Elza Soares and Teta Lando.

Kudo Sol - April 2020

Check out the full feature & interview here: http://offtherecord.net/off-the-record-mix-series-12-aardvarck/
Aardvarck has been a constant favourite here at Phonica - we've stocked his records since we opened, and they never last long on the shelves. His last album - 2019's 'Monkey Formula', made it to number 9 in our Best Of 2019 Albums end of year charts. The Dutch polymath producer has been releasing music since the early 90's on labels such as Djax-Up-Beats, Delsin and Rush Hour. Working in a dizzying array of genres, he didn't just touch on them - he mastered many, having 'hit' records in underground house, techno broken beat and dubstep scenes. Continuing his explorations further, in the last 10 years alone he made impressive moves into hip-hop, dancehall and ambient/concrete. His 12"s finding long-term accommodation in top DJ's record bags, defty used and abused by the likes of Mala, Ben UFO, Dan Curtin, Sassy J, Joy Orbison, Cera Khin and the Zenker Brothers. Since being one of, if not the first DJ to regularly play house music in Holland, It seems that Aardvarck might be approaching the end of his 'current' but long running and influential career. In our opinion this would be a huge loss. For now, you can enjoy his Off The Record Mix below.

Off The Record Mix Series 12: Aardvarck

Club Quarantäne Mix_June 2020

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Zenker Brothers @ Club Quarantäne

Live transmission from a "polyphonic outputting organism."

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=736

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SYNTOP FUNDRAISER FOR WAVE OF HOPE

It's the first podcast of our charity series to raise money for „Wave of Hope for the Future” - an initiative founded by refugees for refugees in the camps at the borders of Europe. 
They promote education in the camps by building schools, organizing educational material and supporting teachers. Art and languages form the basis of the education that is made available. 

• For further information, please visit the “Wave Of Hope for the Future” organization on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WaveOfHopeForTheFuture/

The first contributor is Ben UFO. 
A chosen selection of various genres of electronic music. Fast and smart transitions. 
The Hessle Audio co-founder at his best. 

artist: @benufo
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenUFO.DJ/

Together we collected 2197€ for the Wave Of Hope organization.
Thank you!

Ben UFO for Wave Of Hope

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Full features, including interviews and tracklists, for our Phonica Podcast and Phonica Mix Series on our editorial platform Off The Record ⬇

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