The fourth and final episode of our summer series comes from Somatic Rituals co-founder, Kombé. 

@kombe

The Basel based DJ and Producer channels a deep synergy between polyrhythmic hypnosis and tactile sound design, shaping a sonic landscape that pulses with kinetic urgency.

This mix combines field recordings from Nairobi with sub-heavy mutations, traversing a blend of organic drum patterns that sit in the liminal spaces between bass, percussion, and club experimentation.

𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 / 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀 / 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲?Kombé, he/him, Basel

𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘅I wanted to capture the sounds I’m currently into — a blend of organic drum patterns that sit somewhere between techno, bass, and dubstep. While recording, I was listening a lot to T++, whose shifting, intricate rhythms always strike me. The beginning also features field recordings from Nairobi, evoking a kind of big city energy — sometimes soothing, sometimes stressful.

𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰?For me, music has always been tied to identity — finding it and carving it through sound. My goal was never just to make functional club tracks, but to tell stories that resonate with me and my friends. The constant exchange with Mafou and Mukuna has probably shaped my music the most.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵?We founded Somatic Rituals with a clear vision for both the sound and the visual identity. We’re always drawn to specificity and rhythmic complexity, paired with a sound design–driven approach and a general interest in futurism. The idea is not to repeat what’s been done, but to push electronic music into new territory — music for the heads, for people who enjoy the weird and challenging. A strong identity linked to our fathers’ home continent, Africa, is also at the core of the label.

𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 / 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀? 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗴𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽?We’ve got a really exciting label event in Amsterdam on October 18, with Low Jack, Toma Kami, and Jasmin joining us. Beyond that, I’m focusing on production and getting more new music out.

𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀
Eclectic, drum-circle, bass

Full interview here: https://allmovingobjects.substack.com/p/kinetic-mix-041-kombe-shifting-rhythms

kinetic mix 041: kombé "shifting rhythms"

Carrier feat Gavsborg - The Fan Dance

"this mix is a late summer, abstract downtempo selection. It is a fairly restrained and delicate flow, with luminous and hazy qualities."

berlin-based, italy-born dj & producer notte infinita graces the 909 series this week with a session that glistens and glows. starting with the dreamy downtempo soundscapes of kincaid, konduku, and joe caven, the mix leans on insect-like drums and synths that sound like mating calls in the night before moving into more introspective and darker moods. it’s a session made to soundtrack hazy early mornings whilst you melt away in your surroundings, soaking everything in. 

notte infinita is one of my go to producers. his remix of big hand’s ‘girde maye / astere’ has been on repeat ever since it was released ~ it’s a challenge in of itself to not include it in every set or mix i play. it has that dreamy, hazy quality that you will find in his 909 mix with a loopy vocal to get lost in. with a strong affinity to soundsystem culture and sound design, notte infinita’s productions can go from the slippery dancehall mutations that are found on his manila killer float / slippery ruff ep to epic world building as found on hi-tech roller remix of priori’s pareidolia. there’s also further notable releases on in:dex and oscilla sound.  

_melt away, melt away, melt away_

interview: https://untitled909.substack.com/p/untitled-909-podcast-233-notte-infinita

@notteinfinita

⋆˚࿔ untitled 909 podcast 233: notte infinita ⋆˚࿔

Following releases from Lurka and Keplrr, GRACE has something more introspective in store. The label's fourth outing is a tasty collaboration between Bristol's @georg-i and Lisbon-based lyricist @olderbrotherolderbrother. Their 'Warm Skin' EP is a journey through slick, hi-tek bass and trip-hop injected with gritty vocal poetry.

Both artists are hitting their stride. Since 2021, georg-i has gone from strength to strength, his razor-sharp slappers appearing on YCO, FELT, and more recently, as the inaugural release on CCL's Subglow. Meanwhile, Older Brother's otherworldly vocals have featured on Timedance, Metrist's SOSOSO, and now a full release with the iconic imprint Numbers. 

On this EP, a soundworld emerges that recalls the dark intimacy of Massive Attack's Mezzanine and the beat science of Samurai Music. These two artists' combined talent makes for beautiful, moody listening - a third space between wonder and cynicism. 


georg-i & Older Brother - Warm Skin (GRACE) [Snippets]

@basbleau

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mëld #11 w/ bas bleau (27/09/25)

NOTTE INFINITA 30.9.25

UTDF Podcast presents a new set - this time featuring Laksa, one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the UK. As co-owner of the re:lax label and club night, and co-host of the acclaimed NTS show with re:ni, Laksa has become a defining voice across the broad spectrum of bass-driven music. His live recording from Electrum Up To Date Festival 2025 is a testament to that influence: an effortless fusion of sounds and cultures, infused with a distinctly UK edge. Attentive listeners will catch echoes of dancehall, dubstep, 2-step, and experimental leftfield techno, woven seamlessly into a powerful narrative. Hit play and immerse yourself in a journey of dramatic percussion, thunderous subs, and raw, energetic vocals.

Recorded @ E×UTDF 2025

UTDF Podcast prezentuje nowy set - tym razem w wykonaniu Laksy, jednej z najciekawszych postaci współczesnej sceny brytyjskiej. Współzałożyciel labelu i cyklu imprez re:lax, a także współprowadzący cenioną audycję w NTS wraz z re:ni, Laksa stał się jednym z kluczowych głosów kształtujących szerokie spektrum muzyki basowej. Jego live set z Electrum Up To Date Festival 2025 doskonale to potwierdza: to swobodna fuzja brzmień i kultur, nasycona charakterystycznym, brytyjskim sznytem. Uważne ucho wychwyci wpływy dancehallu, dubstepu, 2-stepu czy eksperymentalnego leftfield techno, splecione w spójną, intensywną narrację. Wciśnij play i zanurz się w podróż pełną dramatycznych perkusji, potężnych basów i surowej, energetycznej wokalistyki.

Mastering @ Violent

UTDF Podcast #13: Laksa

Here’s DJ JM with a mix of sleek & hypnotic 00s tech house and groovy house tunes.

DJ JM @ Drift Radio 02-10-25

For the first show of the season, I invite the Tokyo-based producer and DJ comm . Artwork : Camille Giunti

Trois-Quarts Taxi System invite comm - 10 Octobre 2025

Our next VA compilation pushes deeper into the exploratory world of Pressure Dome, presenting another collection of forward-facing cuts that straddle introspection and dancefloor energy. Across ten tracks, familiar names and new collaborators stretch the label’s sonic identity into fresh terrain equally suited for immersive listening as for club catharsis.

Opening the release, Caldera & Yushh combine again with “Bubbletrain” a minimal trip round the swamp with momentum is carried by cavernous space and effervescing textures. Breaka & Yushh follow with “Betta With U”, a fluorescent downtempo beauty that tugs on the heart. On “The Grass”, Harry Rodger & Yushh pair lush atmospheres with contradictory shades of beauty and melancholy.

Piezo & Yushh arpeggiated melodies weave through an intricately designed world. Stones Taro & Breaka continue to twist things up on “Flies In The Kitchen” as warped vocals and warm wubs ride over dancehall rythmns and swampy textures. SCG & Dubrunner’s “Building Farm” bring a heady fusion of dubwise stabs and downtempo propulsion on their second outing together. 

On “Cheeky V”, Gramcy & MLE provide one of the compilation’s most immediate club weapons. Stripped-back, precise, and primed for a wiggle. Dubrunner & Yushh link up on “Trash Panda”, a playful yet fierce construction, where skipping acid lines and lush pads meet in off-kilter harmony.

Closing out the release, Roy Mills & Yushh’s “ZzZ” drifts into dreamier territory with warm vocal chops and weightless breaks, before Forever & Human Resources bring things to an intricate, thoughtful conclusion on “What Kind Of Bird Is This” a deep weave of chords and breaks that leaves the compilation in contemplative flight

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@djs_djs

Introduce yourself? Hometown? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself

Hi Seanzy S here :) I grew up on the west coast, next to the ocean,  spent a few formative years in Ukraine where I discovered dance music. Currently in Brooklyn but always feel like a child of the cosmos. I spend a lot of time on discogs battling sharks. I still believe in true love.

If you could place a dj booth anywhere in the world… where would it be & what would you play? 

Can it be out of this world? If so, on the moon or some far away planet, I'd let the needle drop and the aliens would reveal themselves like 'yo we gave you this music!' and i'd be like 'oh I knew it the whole time' and they'd be like 'hehe yeea' and we'd get down and groove so hard in space celebrating the wonders of the universe and love and unity.

Listen to 11:11 in your mix… what color do you see?

Oh! def flying through space with this one, it's right between two rather groovy tracks, so like purple, but space purple with black abyss around it.

Favorite movie rave scene?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChSg0-r_jqA

Let’s play a pipipi game… I give you a word and you give me a track

**hyper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=256&v=wp5BY76U3xU  

**silver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=-6pwu8drkKk 

**hunger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS8Tzt6gf7w

**ego
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFbci016VT8

**gate to heaven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q97p-3b3ih4

Favorite late night snack? 

Mint Cookies & Cream 

Advice to beginning dj’s? 

Be yourself! Make mistakes, make sure to have fun! try vinyl… maybe. 

Secret weapon track? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7XBERYAtbM

DJ Pet Peeves?

Put your phone away.

Where do you want to be flown out to play in the future?

Closer club in Ukraine and beach clubs for sun rises. 

Most interesting scene at the moment? 

Kyiv, Ukraine. NYC is really coming up tho, huge respect!

Favorite b-side?

The ones in this mix. 

Most underrated artist at the moment? 

DJs: Borys, Karine, Bambu from Kyiv.  Akanbi, Primo Pitino, X-Coast in the US, ha. Progressive Future is a really sick label from Kyiv. Cxema is showcasing some of the scene’s brightest talent. 

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community? 

Less social media and more living in the moment on the dance floor. Less of the things around dance music and more actual dance music. More drug education and testing. More inclusivity of all people. More hugging strangers. Less sexualizing people on the dance floor, more consent. Better dance floor etiquette; saying excuse me and thank you. A lot of sound systems leave more to be desired, but I'm optimistic about this shifting.

DJ S - 98 degrees of EZ NRG

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