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It's with open arms that we welcome our first international guest, Dream Software @dreamsoftwarecorp (Bristol, UK).

Dream Software are a label and mix series, and host a radio show on Bristol's @1020radio.  Using a selection of balearic, down & up-tempo dream inducers, Dream Software Corp re-aligns neural networks with expert precision. We can safely say that since plugging in, our neural repertoire has been maximised for optimal fulfilment <3 (a visit to their instagram is advised for pure visual stimulation & website for merch + other hardware www.dreamsoftware.co.uk)

For this mix, Dream Software wanted to incorporate a theme of global unity, using various languages and a tribal touch to articulate this message. 

"i have been thinking a lot about one-ness and how all humans are just slightly different variations of each other.. it's sad that ethnicity, religion, gender and appearance are such points for conflict"

We're so honoured to present this beautiful mix - thank you again to @dreamsoftwarecorp  <3

Rotations Round 15: Dream Software

We're delighted to share our next Rotations Round, from someone we've admired for quite some time now, the wonderful Eora/Sydney-based DJ Ivy ( @iv-dripp ) <3 Ivy hosts her show Thanks for Sharing on @nomadradiofm, which platforms many local artists. A listen through Ivy's impressive catalogue of mixes will show her ability to effortlessly weave through different moods, while always maintaining a beautiful, organic feel that consistently sounds fresh. This mix is exactly that - a dreamy, flowing trip to sooth your soul. 

Thank you so much for this mix Ivy <3

Rotations Round 16: Ivy

Our next guest mix is gifted to us by Patrin (@patrinnn), who is one of the minds behind the Eora/Sydney-based audio journal Low End Theorists, and the beautiful label and mix series @theory-therapy - the latter having soundtracked many a day spent in lockdown. If you are in need of some soul-soothing, we highly recommend a dig through the @theory-therapy mix catalogue :) We are so excited that Daniel has joined us for Rotations Round, and especially excited to see him delve into some higher energy sounds that he's been enjoying lately. Thank you so much for this one Dan! <3

Rotations Round 18: Patrin

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@loiflan

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

Hi! My name is Declan (he/him), currently residing in Melbourne/Naarm. I’m trying to learn Hungarian at the moment so I can apply for dual citizenship.


How did you get your DJ name? 

I was at a festival a few years ago and while sitting around the campsite talking shit a few friends started coming up with nicknames for me. They eventually went from Declan > Lecdan > Doiflan > Loifdan. Drop the dan and ‘LOIF’ was born.

Dream line-up?

In no particular order:
Objekt
Livwutang
Roza Terenzi
Dregs (LIVE)
Bambounou
Harold
Aphex Twin (LIVE)
CCL
Polar
DJ Sprinkles
Moopie
DJ Stingray

Second pick for your DJ name?

Probably something with the word ‘Tek’ in it.

What is the theme song of your life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyu1KKwC74&ab_channel=TheVerveVEVO

What is your favorite time of day?

4:20

Any advice to upcoming producers/djs?

I think probably the hardest part of getting into either practice is the steep learning curve (especially with producing). What I found most helpful was learning from other people. When I first started playing around with mixing and buying records I was lucky that a large chunk of my mates were all getting into it at the same time. I spent sooooo many days just endlessly mixing with friends and we would constantly share music and ideas and concepts, many of which still inform my style today. I doubt I would’ve stuck with it if it wasn’t for such a passionate and supportive group of people I was lucky to learn with. Similar can be said about producing - I have found collaboration to be endlessly helpful. Every single time I’ve worked with other producers/musicians/mixing engineers etc. I’ve picked up at least one or two techniques or ideas that have been essential in the way I make music going forward. Everyone has a different way of doing things and you can only benefit from getting a wide range of perspectives on how people practice their craft.

Also, don’t be too concerned about buying super fancy top-of-the-line gear - if anything learning on a less than ideal set up can be beneficial going forward. I would probably be a much worse DJ if I hadn’t started mixing records on cheap audio-technica turntables. By the same token, having a limited set up when producing (ie. a shitty laptop, 2 VSTs and a handful of samples) is limiting but allows you to learn the basics without being overwhelmed and will make the transition to more complicated gear and techniques much smoother in the future.

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

There’s a lot that would be good to see but I think more emphasis on safer spaces for dancers, performers and artists are incredibly important. Unfortunately in Naarm unwanted attention, sexual abuse and sometimes violence is a regular occurence in a lot of clubs where promoters and venue owners don’t put the necessary work into making sure this type of behaviour is stamped out. When these safe spaces are created it’s an incredibly powerful feeling knowing you are safe to express yourself and that everyone shares the same level of respect for one another. A new club that just opened in the CBD called Miscellania has done an amazing job in fostering this kind of environment, partly due to the fact that they trained friends to work on the door as security and ensure the right kind of people were coming in. Too bad it was only open for two weeks before we went back into lockdown :’(

LOIF - 6° Of Separation

A mix from LOIF for the Animix series makes perfect sense. Declan ( @loiflan ) has the most incredible knack for weaving deep, layered, magical musical journeys, and is fast growing a name for himself as one of the most exciting up and coming producers in Melbourne.

In recent times, we've seen a slew of recent @loiflan releases on compilations for labels such as @ute-rec x @amniote-editions, @purespacefm and @local_knowledge, and incredible mixes for @pipipigroup, @neurocrankk and @steeplejackrec. After attending Labyrinth festival in Japan together a few years ago as avid music fans, which I can safely say inspired us both immensely, it's been amazing to watch Declan grow and evolve as an artist over the last few years, and really develop a unique style. 

Keep an eye out for a Loif release on Animalia coming later this year.

Thanks again for the beautiful mix Declan!

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Animix Sixty Eight: LOIF

Life Form 001: LOIF

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/loiflan to the BSRMIX!

Dominating the Oz scene with his abstract spin on techno and its offshoots, LOIF is definitely one of the heads to keep an eye out for. With releases on Ute, Aminote Editions, Pure Space, Companion and many more, he’s already carved out a distinct sound of his own that’s penetrating ears around the globe. Be sure to keep an eye out for his upcoming Animalia release and any live/dj sets you can catch…he’s headed to the euro zone this year too. Enjoy this one and half hour genreless session for a snapshot of LOIF’s twisted mind.

Artwork by @wowhaus._

www.buttersessions.com

BSRMIX #136 - LOIF

A psy-fi power hour from one of Australia’s most exciting artists, LOIF. 

Based in Naarm/Melbourne, LOIF made his production debut in late 2019 with the release of ‘Electronic Organism’ and has since landed on a broad selection of record labels such as Animalia, Ute.Rec, Amniote Editions, INDEX Records and Pressure Dome. Most recently, LOIF released his new album ‘GHOSTWORLD’ on Steeplejack. A project that was five years in the making, featuring collaborations with sina, bluhol, and Nū, ‘GHOSTWORLD’ shows the full breadth of LOIF’s ability to build these immersive worlds, journeying through impeccable sound design and psy-influenced soundscapes whilst accomplishing the balancing act of drawing inspiration from both the natural and the digital. Some stand out moments include the deeply emotive, melancholic tone of ‘As Above, So Below’ featuring sina to the tunnelling, skittering energy of ‘Ektoplazm’. On the album, LOIF has created a world that is so distinctively his sonically that lends itself to his live and DJ sets - a couple of the tracks on there are expansions from a live set LOIF had been working on. Whilst LOIF prefers to play outdoors and is deeply influenced by the nature he is surrounded by in Australia with the DIY park parties and bush doofs, over the last few years, LOIF has made a global leap with performances at Persona, Dekmantel Selectors, Dripping, Ohm, Osmosis, Fata Morgana and Recess (in NYC, which is run by como se DJ, who we featured last week), with plans to return to Asia and Europe in the coming months.

Interview: https://untitled909.substack.com/p/untitled-909-podcast-219-loif

GHOSTWORLD: https://loif.bandcamp.com/album/ghostworld

@loiflan

Untitled 909 Podcast 219: LOIF

The Medellín maverick opens RA.997 with another mind-altering home run.

As part of our countdown to the 1000th edition of the RA Podcast, a milestone in the 18-year history of Resident Advisor's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format.

This week, following heady excursions through Lagos, Kampala, Detroit and Chicago, our focus shifts to Latin America—arguably the story in underground electronic music since the pandemic.

After years of being all but overlooked internationally, the explosion of distinctive club sounds emerging from Peru, Brazil, Colombia and beyond has finally begun to get its due.

Among the movement's great success stories are two artists who exemplify its refreshingly undogmatic energy: Verraco and Bitter Babe, and the former handles the A-side of RA.997. 

Is there a more compelling electronic artist around right now? Both in the studio and behind the decks, the Medellín-based DJ and producer currently sits in that coveted creative sweet spot, where every fresh musical morsel feels like a moment. To bask in any of his singular tracks on VOAM, Timedance and now XL Recordings, is to be bowled over by their rhythmic brilliance, madcap hooks and whirlpool basslines. ("Basic Maneuvers," anyone?)

His mix is tough to pin down—a blend of dubby techno, tribal atmospheres, slanted bass and sharp edits. Or, as he puts it in the accompanying interview: “an intersection between dub-infused techno but with some flow, reduced atmospheric tribal, edgy bass cuts, mental emo-tek.”

There’s plenty of unreleased TraTraTrax material here, alongside tracks from artists like Virginia, A Made Up Sound and a euphoric flip of Ploy’s “Ramos.” Slippery, emotional and surgically precise, it’s Verraco doing what he does best.

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1001

RA.997 Verraco

For the newest instalment, i'm really happy to welcome the incredible Brussels-based AliA (@aliamusicc). The local mainstay is a regular on Kiosk radio and runs her own label - @artisjokrecords. Alyah, better known as AliA,  has an exciting & unique approach to dj'ing. She is known for her blend of contemporary club music with jazz, classical and experimental sounds. 

I find AliA's musical outputs incredibly refreshing - the kind of artist who reminds you what a really good DJ can do - they can present genres & sounds to you that you'd otherwise maybe not typically explore, in a new and exciting way. For her Animix, Alyah has gone for an intensely chill blend of ambient & immersive music, with minimal, glitchy, dub techno, jazz, classical sounds and more.

Thank you so much for the mix Alyah <3 

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy Seven: AliA

Fergus Jones live in the studio for two hours.

https://www.instagram.com/perkopair
https://www.soundcloud.com/perkopair



Fergus Jones @ The Lot Radio 07-17-2025

The Sustain-Release co-founder steps up to the Phonica mix just ahead of the acclaimed festival’s 11th year. 
New York has an iconic history when it comes to club music, and over the years has seen many great names emerge from its underground scene. In modern times, Aurora Halal is undoubtedly one of those names. 
Aurora has become a staple at forward-thinking institutions like Berghain, De School, and her home base, Nowadays, where she holds a residency. Alongside her international touring, she’s carved out her own vital space through the long-running Mutual Dreaming parties and Sustain-Release, the DIY-rooted festival she co-founded, which continues to push boundaries as it enters its second decade.
Her Phonica mix offers a vivid snapshot of her deep, intuitive approach to DJing—captured live at Mansions, a cozy NYC wine bar turned house party haven. Known for her genre-fluid sets that blend hypnotic techno, house, acid and experimental textures this is the perfect calling card to showcase why she can hold it down with a range of greats like DJ Nobu, Vladimir Ivkovic and more.
We had a chat about the mix with Aurora as well as touching off Sustain and some of her favorite moments at the festival.

Phonica Mix Series 134: Aurora Halal

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Dubbed Out - DJ G - 19 Aug 2025

This man needs no introduction but we will give him a small one anyway. 

A master of low tempo chugging electro, italo & dark techno with over 35 years of DJ experience. Intergalactic Gary is a stalwart of the scene in Holland and more specifically the Hague. Having also consistently played the best clubs in the World along with sets at various festivals including The Crave. 

We are super excited to have him contribute to our series with a live recording of his 3 hour set for Bakk-Heia at The White Hotel in Manchester earlier this year. Showing off his flawless mixing and malevolent sounds, perfect for these dark winter nights. 

Yup!

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CKFM.059 - Intergalactic Gary

Our fourth Rotations Round is one for the mind, body and spirit. MaXwellness is the moniker of Jak Beevor, who is behind the Local Transmission beach parties. 

Weaving natural soundscapes with dubby, world-influenced grooves, this hour gives snapshot of Jak's eclectic tastes. 

Breathe in. Breathe out. Let this mix be your alternative therapy.

ID requests to @maxwellness

Rotations Round 04: MaXwellness

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