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For the next guest we invited a very discrete record collector, @gerhardmusic 
He's one of the heads at @esenciamx and has brought us a blend of golden era breakbeat ranging from a variety of moods and atmospheres. Hope you enjoy the fruit smoothie as much as we did.

Freshly Picked by Gerhard

Cooking up a little jungle with an old school vibe

Alchemist

YOIN

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Skee Mask is a versatile producer from Munich, who doesn’t want to be identified. He got influenced by a lot of different types of music over the last years, which made his productions pretty various. One of the rising stars of the almighty ILIAN TAPE, you can find a new track of his on the recent "Various Artists - A Decade Ilian Tape" compilation. His mix weaves between various moods and styles, a soild contribution from an unpredictable artist. Enjoy

https://www.facebook.com/Skee-Mask-1537085959882541/?fref=ts
https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/18584
www.iliantape.de/skee-mask/

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Skee Mask

#SlamRadio - 232 - Skee Mask

Parallel Minds is a group of like-minded musicians, DJs, and graphic artists working together to bring compelling, progressive electronic music from Toronto, Canada to the rest of the world. Spearheaded by Ciel, and newcomers Daniel 58, and Yohei S.—who have variously released music on labels like Shanti Celeste’s Peach Discs, Allergy Season, Coastal Haze, and Neo Violence—the collective offers on its inaugural VA release four diverse cuts of house, breakbeat, and hardcore to energize your body and comfort your soul. The A side features two slamming house cuts, with the A1 offering by Discwoman signee Ciel and A2 by Yohei S. Clocking in at a frenetic 134BPM, "Hind Sight is 360" is a peak-time dancefloor banger featuring what has become trademark characteristics of Ciel's productions: intricate drum programming and lush, jungle-inspired pads. "Eastern Rankin" is a slower, more hypnotic percussion track that demonstrates incredibly effective use of space and delay. Its minimalist structure and echoing drums would sound ideal in a dark warehouse. The B side opens with an even bigger bang, with a track that would best be described as Indian hardcore. "Mana Sadhana" by Raf Reza under his new alias, Radiant Aura Faculty, is a vibrant mixture of Hindi vocal samples layered meticulously in between freaked-out synths and thumping breakbeat drums. Completing the B side is the aptly-titled "Space Bubble" by Daniel 58. Drawing on influences from ambient, trance, and breaks, the promising Toronto artist closes out the release on a dreamy note, employing nostalgic melodies on top of tough-as-nails drums and deep rolling sub-bass. As first releases go, Parallel Minds One offers a taste of something for everyone, from a city that has perhaps been overlooked but deserves a second (third, and fourth) listen.

Parallel Minds Vol. 1 - Various Artists

Ura - you know your life

@ssimonowsky

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

I go by Simonowsky, I’m a resident of The Black Lodge in Los Angeles - I am originally from Chicago. Im the tallest DJ on the west coast.

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

Up off a road in between Mt. Wilson and Mt. Lowe north of LA in the San Gabriels - Id probably play my most wigged out free party techno and all my spicy dub cuts

Favorite collective/scene at the moment?

The Directory parties also based here in LA, and the In Training crew

Earliest musical memory?

I bought Beastie Boys ‘Hello Nasty’ when I was 9, snapped the CD in half when I took it out of the case - thankfully they let me have a replacement copy (RIP Blockbuster)

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

A dark orange glow

Favorite movie rave scene?

Gotta be the cave rave from Matrix Reloaded

Favorite decade for music and why?

Based on my record collection, id have to say the 90s - so much great music was being put out 

How do you hydrate at a gig?

Save those drink tickets, but I try to bring a water bottle with me too

Dream line-up?

Claude Young, Eris Drew, Erika, Bill Converse, Jeff Mills, DJ Rush

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

**trying to impress a crush
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyrODg_DsbU

**crying while driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDieZ4dgQ9Q

**in the shower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aop03iwTsyM

**been up all night and you are watching the sun rise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56c0xwEDHpU

Favorite late night snack?
I'm partial to an ice cream sandwich

Advice to beginning dj’s?

Focus on developing your own practice and work at it, use what tools you have access to and try not to compare yourself to other people. Make an effort to meet and work with like minded people around you.

Secret weapon track?  

The B1 track on Channel One & Radius’ Kompute record

DJ Pet Peeves?

record skips, dj booths shorter than 45 inches and people who take up space on the dance floor but don't dance

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

If I ever get flown out - Bogota or Buenos Aires

Where do you see your rave self in 30 years from now?  

I hope I can still be organizing parties & releasing music 

Most underrated artist at the moment?

Colored Craig aka Urban Soul Brotha #5

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

I would like to see the de-commodification of music, and an emphasis on local community building and organization 

Best track for getting down ;)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6KGuTr9TI- my friend James Murray turned me on to this one

Simonowsky - 162˚

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https://twinsystem.bandcamp.com/album/victim-of-the-system

Twin System present “Victim Of The System”, a 28-track compilation with all profits donated to Brixton Soup Kitchen. Functional heaters alongside malfunctioning oddities for a good cause.

Brixton Soup Kitchen offers support to the homeless and in need, and relies heavily on donations to sustain their work. They provide invaluable relief to a community hugely impacted by the virus, as well as a homeless population forced back onto the streets since the temporary housing provided came to an end. As normality resumes, the chance of another wave of cases and another inadequate response from our government grows. This along with the huge number of people already suffering from the economic impact of the virus means organisations like B.S.K. are now more important than ever.

Victim Of The System

Crème On Glais

Mongo Skato (@mongoskato) is Thomas E Richards, Poneke-based electronic artist and head honcho of Buzzy Point (@buzzypoint)

RA MIX 007- Mongo Skato - BZP Only mix

Qui est Skee Mask, sur Tsugi : https://www.tsugi.fr/podcast-602-skee-mask/

Tsugi Podcast 602 : Skee Mask

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@vani_t

Introduce yourself? Hello hello hellooooo
Preferred pronouns? she/her
Where do you currently reside? just outside Belfast very recently

How is everything going with you right now?

How much time you got? ;P I'm going through change and constant flux, learning every day and staying present amongst the uncertainty.

Who currently inspires your music-wise?

My Climax babes Lucy X (@lucyecstasy) and Abnama(@abnama) inspire me all the time, sharing music with them stimulates me a lot and makes me feel really connected to sound and why I love it and they connect me to myself. Then when we bring it all together, fusion & magic! We are constantly morphing in sound too.  I first started mixing on Lucy X’s decks and she inspired me to keep exploring them. Her ear, craft, and authenticity blow me away every time. I am inspired by Tommie True, my friend and collaborator (Satoena & spit service) Tommie shares powerful messages through voice and sound and I can’t wait to play live with her. stay tuned for more spit service!!

I really love what Berkley and Jonathan are doing, I love couple duos.

I am inspired and excited by what's coming out of  Ruin, a necessary and empowering femme voice in these times.

Noff Weezy (@noffweezy) is a mad phreak for sound and I am really inspired by her drive and obsession with it.

Sophie Sweetland (@-tiffany)is a big inspo to me, has helped me trust myself a lot, and always inspired by what she creates. She can go everywhere and isn’t defined by one thing. she gives many people the opportunity to explore through sound .. shares her resources and is a massive inpso to everyone around her. Girl daddy of the dance community I think.

my oozey friend Special Guest DJ (@specialguest-dj), the records he puts out and creates are filled with such depth and experimentation. he is mad for lifting up friends and providing opportunity too. 


4 djs you would want to see on a lineup for the first party post covid asap?

Lucy X, Abnama , Yoni, The neighbourhood character,


What other activities have you dipped into with a break from djing?

I like to read a lot. I spend time thinking about histories, mythologies.. and try to express my adoration of all of these through music. 

I’ve taken a bit of a career change and I'm now a care worker checking in and looking after the most vulnerable in the communities over here which feels very grounding and keeps me grateful and appreciative of what I have around me. it’s challenging work but I love to challenge myself and see what comes out of this in the future. 



Let’s play a pipipi game… I give you a situation & you give me a track 

Victorian masquerade ball but make it future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=sFoPM2qi9Lk&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=mrgee007



Lost in the pyramids at sunrise 

can i choose an album!!

https://www.discogs.com/Richard-H-Kirk-The-Number-Of-Magic/release/30559

DJ battle with david guetta

hehe ;)

https://mindmap.bandcamp.com/track/plastic-fantasy

Why do you think it's important to share music?

It's a way to connect, some sounds trigger something in us, and when that little thing makes someone else feel the same way it's cool. we can express how we’re feeling through sharing music. And inspire each other, challenge each other with the discovery of different sounds. and keep pushing it together, that's why I love working with lucy x and abnama through climax, they challenge me and we like to push each other with our differences and similarities in sound too..and to keep rocking not stopping with that.. you share yourself by sharing music. sometimes no communication needed when u share music together.

For the rest of the interview check out our website -----> http://pipipi.life/mix/33/ <-----

Vani-T - 33˚

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pi pi pi = (pie pie pie)

Simonowsky - 162˚

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