hey, great track, what is it ? reminds me of an old video game's soundtrack ;)

Booyakasha! Handing the keys to the '94 Ford Capri over to one of the most dedicated 12" sleuths on the the internet right now! Mirren is perhaps best known for resurrecting a trove of tantalising 90s/00s cross over jams through his own youtube channel, and for wowing local listening bar enthusiasts lucky enough to catch him in full flight. Sit back, relax and enjoy the smoothness personified. Safe to say he's left no stone or obscure white label unturned for this one! 

@mirrens

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcdX0mF2T8lgQHiWivSH-Q

Q. I get the sense you are a guy who finds real enjoyment in digging deep for long neglected jams and resurrecting them for fresh ears, with frequent uploads to your YouTube channel regularly blowing minds on the internet (speaking from personal experience here!). While there’s a wide range of styles uploaded to the channel, has there been a general theme developing or certain characteristics that you look for when deciding what to share?

A. Glad you've dug the channel! I mean I've been massively influenced by others (e.g. Archive Digital, Modern Art, Mike Who) who were casually dropping heat across their channel/mixes years ago that I never would have come across otherwise. So trying to find and share songs in a similar way has always been the motivation. But you’re at the mercy of what you stumble across, which is why I’m not uploading exclusively mid tempo hip house bangers like I really want haha. I think the variety keeps things interesting though, or at least is hopefully providing a broader appreciation for what’s out there - especially for us Aussie folk.

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together? Is there a sound, feeling or time period in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Truthfully this mix is a collection of fun music I've found first-and-foremost, so it might say more about my searching patterns than it being an intentional narrative.. catchy 90/00s hip hop cut-throughs seem to be in no short supply! I think the wealth of music available in the genre does say something about how versatile (and enjoyable) it is and how it can be used as a vehicle for different cultures, ideas or influences. So maybe the mix is me highlighting this :`)

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment? If so, what’s the story behind those and how might you have stumbled across them?

A chunk of the mix is from lucky discogs pickups or random spotify dives so they’re not the most romantic stories, but finding a song in that deep internet corner definitely adds a fondness. There’s also a few dope tunes from some great channels/crews scattered throughout. But 'Njen Grad' and 'Wuck U Right' feel particularly sentimental due to how many hours I’ve clocked listening, so I’m excited to share them!

MDC.283 Mirren

Personality Mix 2 - Tomato Wallet

Recorded live at Giant Steps on Easter Sunday, 31 March 2024.

The clocks went forward. The speakers were still moving. (They don’t call it a travelling sound system for nothing.) Once the sound settled and after a needle change or two, the dancers flooded in and the sun dipped out of sight.

This recording picks up from about that moment. Just a fun, loose energy from a crowd that knew Monday was a freebie. Flowing between groovers and steppers as the night got extended (twice). 

We felt the love and gratitude, and hope you enjoy the listen back.

Special thanks as ever to Aneesh and Amit, and to Juan for sound at the venue.

Customs Live at Giant Steps 2024

The Reverend of odd ball cosmic digs is back on the series with another generous offering from his recent travels up in northern territories, pillaging the dollar bins in sturdy squat stance, leaving no prisoners, forever conditioning our Discogs wantlists.

H.A.N.D. MIX 060 : J.A.Z. part 2

@juanizguerra

https://undertheapricottree.net/juan-izguerra/

"It’s summer here so the first half is a little on the warmer side. Downtempo and r&b, then works into some tracks to pick it up a bit to make it mellow yet funnnn."

Apricot 64: Juan Izguerra

MIX06 - PROTO EXOTICA

"We made this mix to touch on some of our favourite deep cut burners, edits, and Balearic belters that we’ve been listening to as of late. Some new, mostly old gold. Cruising through genres from dub to slowed down disco, street soul to new age. A perfect mix for the road, the beach, your friends backyard, anywhere. We hope you enjoy ❤️ Thanks for the invite Balearic Ensemble team!

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MIX06 - PROTO EXOTICA

Apiento, a.k.a Paul Byrne runs the invaluable Test Pressing blog and releases music on World Building, World Unknown and more. His show has that esoteric techno thing and whatever suits the mood…
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/test-pressing/episodes/test-pressing-27th-july-2024

Test Pressing 270724

Collector John Gómez brightens up Mondays with some music from different times and different places.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez/episodes/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez-12th-august-2024

Soup To Nuts w/ John Gómez 120824

For this months Radiant Flux, I was joined by record collector and DJ Hunt The Unknown - Kyiv based @Ruslancher is a top digger of street soul, synth pop and downtempo. Join for two hours of trip hop, slinky hip hop and street soul gems

Radiant Flux w Ruslancher 23/8/24

No.50 

Celebrate our 50th friendly mixtape, curated with a beautiful blend of Jazz, ambient, street soul and balearic feels. 

Come join us

FRIENDLY MIXTAPE - TELEPHONES

Aum, the mantra, a vibration deep within,
A journey inward, where true peace can begin.
Chanting Aum, the soul finds its true abode,
In that sacred space, where spirit meets with God.

Personality Mix 2 - Tomato Wallet

Piers Harrison (Mysticisms)

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