In a world in which there is so much music it can be difficult to know whose perspective and opinion to trust. Often those with the most public profile and reputation receive the most recognition. However, behind the scenes there is a whole array of folk who picked them and so on and so forth…

Villella has been involved in the underground music sphere for many years – as a leading curator behind Truants and as a DJ in his own right. Having been exposed to a broad array of sounds and styles across well over ten years in Dance music it is interesting to see what has stuck not only in the mind but in the record collection of a DJ who has seen a hell of a lot come and go.


 
This mix has been a little while coming – something Villella apologised for upon delivery. However, all things considered, we were glad for his respective patience as the result is well worth the wait.

This mixtape features two hours of music spanning an eclectic array of sounds. It’s a real mix from start to end – a journey through sound done proper which really feels considered and put together in a way which few DJ’s tend to these days.

Villella: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Australian Kia very quickly rose up through the grimy after-hours rave scene of Melbourne to make her mark on the international stage. Now Berlin-based, her unique grasp of rhythm is rooted in a love of bass, IDM and deeper techno though she is adept at exploring a wide range of moods within those worlds. She has done so at places like ADE and our own festival and extends her good taste to the curation of her Animalia imprint and its ambient sub-label Cirrus as well as her own original tracks on Nous'klaer Audio.

In this week's mix, Kia showcases a colourful and kaleidoscopic take on techno which she says was awakened by an early trip to Japan's famously head Labyrinth festival. It's a hi-fidelity feast of supple rhythms, icy synths and deep space ambiance that unfolds in late-night fashion. The melodies are as delicate as silk, the drums rubbery yet punchy. It's high-paced future music that manages to be as delicate and beautiful as it is dynamic.

Dekmantel Podcast 440 - Kia

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-314-moopie

Soundcloud: @moopie

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed, added) on our Patreon. Your support helps cover all our costs and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

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Moopie

Truancy Volume 314: Moopie

Nina Mix 008 comes from prolific Quebecois DJ and producer Francis Latreille, otherwise known as @priori-ties. Over the last half decade, through his production and mixes, he has established himself as a pivotal figure in underground techno.

Priori brings a versatile game, as seen in his collaborations with Adam Feingold, Patrick Holland, and Ramzi among others, while maintaining a signature crystalline sound. As the co-founder of the NAFF imprint, he has helped champion a wide range of artists.

Priori’s Nina Mix is a collection of original material, both contemporary and forthcoming, that showcases the range that has made him one of the most exciting voices in contemporary dance music. Amidst his own production, this mix features forthcoming collaborations from Al Wootton, Cousin and Patrick Holland, along with a strong remix from Aurora Halal.

Free download and tracklist be found at ninaprotocol.com/3fdbCPbxhVfWTFeCnFFcLekZhtYWxTwWqHtwySFgFibd

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The Nous'Klaer Audio affiliated Dutch & German DJ and producer Oceanic, known for his sets at his residency at the prestigious Amsterdam institution De School, steps up for the latest Phonica mix. Over the hour and a half Oceanic, real name Job Oberman, takes us on a journey of soundscapes, electronics, tech house, percussive rhythms and techno. This mix shows not only Job's musical range, having released Ambient live recordings on De School's De Nieuw label all the way to driven bassy techno on Rush Hour, but his undeniable skill behind the decks as well as his understanding of music and how various genres can be brought together harmoniously.
@oceanicocean

Phonica Mix Series 110: Oceanic

Musical trends are nothing more than waves that rise and fall according to fashions, desires and inspirations.
The current trend towards progressive house, mental techno and goa trance, for example, is merely a recuperation of initiatives launched in the 90s. Yet we're improving the sound, making it more modern and reappropriating it to suit our generation.

The two artists featured on this latest issue of tdt are all in love with paying tribute to those famous years, and they do it particularly well. They are the very reason why we continue to look to the past to produce a present that strives to do better.

Both club-oriented and at the same time introspective and intimate, the worlds of Pjenne and Jolly encourage exploration, and that's exactly what we're interested in here!

@pjenne

La Cité radieuse (Marseille) – Le Corbusier x Parkroyal Hotel Building (Singapore) – Woha

Tdt #33 - Pjenne

@richard-akingbehin

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19 - 24 June 2024

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Richard Akingbehin at Praia - Waking Life '23

Welcome Downloadable Content to the BSRMIX!

NYC head Downloadable Content in the mix, recorded live from their own  Effervescence party at Brooklyn's legendary Bossa Nova Civic Club on May 7, 2023. This was such a perfect warmup for a special night with Sleep D & Aurora Halal to follow...proper deep and mystical basement vibes all round...dig in!

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BSRMIX #145 - Downloadable Content

Label Mix 004 is from beloved Rotterdam label @nousklaeraudio and its founder, @sjoerdoberman. The mix, consisting entirely of unreleased tracks forthcoming on the label, showcases Nous'klaer Audio’s dancefloor pedigree while nodding to its explorations beyond the club.

As Oberman observes in his label mix interview, “there is a connection between all those tracks though - but I find it hard to pinpoint what that is exactly.” 

The ineffable uniting qualities of the music coming out on Nous'klaer Audio have made it one of most sought-after labels in underground electronic music, for DJs and listeners alike, as well as a springboard for new talent from the Rotterdam scene and beyond.

Read our interview with Oberman, listen and collecit it for free over at hubs.ninaprotocol.com/nina-label-mix

Nina Label Mix 004: Nous'klaer Audio

Helsinki based legend Denzel  (@denzelmyman)for number #140 with 100% groove, rare digger gems and the perfect balance of percussive & dubby rhythms. Of course too, an oomph of cheekiness to the mix, reflective of both his musical output and personality. One of the brains behind Post Bar, Solstice Festival and more, Dennis has a crazy broad knowledge and taste in a wide range of musical styles, but always manages to pull things together with class & ease.

Dennis is also a very talented producer, with a new punchy, banging EP on Helsinki output @emotsiyamusic due out on the 11th October, which the label describes as "brainy and bouncy like Denzel’s sense of humor" (so true)

So happy to have you in the series Denis1 <3 Thanks for the mix 

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Animix One Hundred & Forty: Denzel

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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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