

Max Essa (@max-essa) has been active as a producer and DJ since the early 90s, initially releasing music on labels including Warp Records and Paper Recordings and DJing alongside the infamous D.i.Y Sound System.

His later work, for labels like Is It Balearic? Recordings, went on to be play-listed by legends such as Andrew Weatherall and David Mancuso, gaining him a devoted following and DJ bookings around the world.

Albums for the Japanese major label, Victor Entertainment ('Vacations Never Taken' 2015) and Music For Dreams ('Lanterns' 2018), plus EPs for labels including Hell Yeah! Recordings and Razor N Tape (with Eddie C), and a constant stream of remixes for labels like Compost, Ubiquity, Faze Action and Leng have shown him to be a prolific and deeply imaginative producer.

Since 2008 he has been based in Japan where he plays regularly at clubs and events around the country, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
From 2010 - 2023 he was a resident DJ at the Lone Star parties, and later the Zim Zam Zu! events at the legendary, Bar Bonobo and for over a decade has been a resident at the ever popular, Aoyama Tunnel in Tokyo.

VHS Podcast #076 - Max Essa

Darker Than Wax FM hosted every Saturday afternoon. Ever so present yet deeply rooted, we move through two hours of diverse rhythms and globally free frequencies with regular notable guests. This week we have DJ Sober & Jon Cutler taking over the show. 

https://www.instagram.com/darkerthanwax
https://www.instagram.com/djsober
https://www.instagram.com/jon_cutler_nyc
https://www.soundcloud.com/darkerthanwax-radio



Darker Than Wax FM with DJ Sober and Jon Cutler @ The Lot Radio 05-31-2025

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Playlist-
1. Richard Pond- Daisy Chain Girl
2. Skymark- Open Our Eyes To The World
3. Modaji- Seen But Not Heard
4. The Commissioner (Eric Lau)- They Sing To Me
5. Roberta- Take Our Time (Inst.)
6. Roberta- Heart Feelings
7. Irfan Rainy/ Kung Fu Sean- Butterfly
8. Paradise Forum- Elsa
9. Kai Alce- Feeding
10. Alfonso Botone- Beggin' for Love
11.  Larry Heard- Feathers Floating
12. Dovie Cote- My Desire (Quad Blue Blackness mix)
13. Glenn Underground- Luminescence 
14. Bruno Bar- The Tool (Glenn Underground Remix)
15. Roberto- Sunday Morning
16. HT Zero- Ky's Groove (Kai Alce)
17. Nico Lahs- Overcome (Kai Alce piano mix)
18. Mah' mood- Motionwise
19. Jazzanova- I Human (Mike Huckaby remix)
20. DJ Aakmael- Deep Cookie
21.  Roy Davis Jnr/ Jay Juniel- Transitions
22.  AshtreyJinkins- Terror
23. Damon Lamar- Room 303
24. Julion De'Angelo- Cant Go Askin'
25. Julion De'Angelo/ Damon Lamar- Not Another Cafe
26. Millsart- Theme From Star Child
27. Sueno Latino (Derrick May remix)

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Back from a short break with a summer tinged mix by DJ & producer extraordinaire: Youri aka @vroge

You've probably seen it in the irregular videos I share from my own gigs, of crowds vibrating to a joyful melody. A good portion of those moments are soundtracked by music that vrøge has shared with, artists & records he's dug out of dusty record & cd crates, listened to attentively & then edited with the utmost care. His eyes & ears are so perfectly attuned to sonic gems, that cover zouk & so, so, so much more. On top of all this, he's a great producer and DJ in his own right, as you'll discover from this stunning mix.

It's been a real joy getting to know him, esp over the past year from conversations about music, dance floors & all we love about them. He's been at the top of my list of people I've wanted to invite to VIBRATIO)))NS & his take on this 3hr series is guaranteed to be your soundtrack on every beach, lake, field, roadtrip & dance floor.

Here's the mix in his own words:

"Even though I have done this a bunch of times already in my safe space at home I continuously felt an interesting combination of excitement, stress and a mild existential dread while putting the mix together. Maybe because this was the first time doing a 3-hour long mix. In the beginning, I didn’t know how and if I could fill all 3 hours but quite quickly changed into a feeling of not having enough time to share everything I wanted to share in the mix. The idea of the mix was to do what music does to people; unite. 

Music brings people from different places and different backgrounds together. Connections that are made both on and off the dance floor simply through music. I tried to unite a variety of music styles from different places from all over the world. I picked some of my personal favourites that all come with a memory of a connection with someone that I have made myself. Making this a little thankful mix towards that power of music and to all those people that I have made a connection with because of it.

Music by:
Saba Alizadeh / Snake Oil / Bananarama / Mato – Cissy Strut Dub / Kio Amachree / Yota / Azizi / Pascal Adams / Early Sounds Recordings / Alyson Wiliams / Pellegrino & Zodyaco / Joy / Selection / Voilaaa ft. Pat Kalla / David & Corine / Pakatak / Y’Fix / Gustemberg / Abdul Raheem / Ade Liz / Merchant / Mory Kanté / RFX / Austher / Zenana / Pajama Party / R.T. & The Rockmen / Roc Kato / Franda Robertson / C & C Music Factory / K London Posse ft. Gina Bright / Groove City  / Team / Billie / Alexander Hope / Devon Miles / Louie Vega ft. India / Sierra Leone All Stars / Image Band / Samba Mapangala / Hugh Masekela / Doni Hagan / Second Wind / Voyage / Promesse / Mory Kanté / Orquestra Super Mama Djombo / Pedro Rocha & Splash / Antonio Dos Santos/ Nhone Lima / Livity / Ndedi Dibango / TamTam2000 / Manix / Eimen"

Happy listening xx

VIBRATIO)))NS #28 - Guest Mix by vrøge

Writer, historian and DJ Bill Brewster showcasing two hours of love, laughter, and music. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/bill-brewster/episodes/bill-brewster-24th-june-2025

Low Life Loves You w/ Bill Brewster, Payfone & Collette Tibbetts  240625

"all good things come to an end but the memories live on."

this is the live recording of my set at the final edition of @velvetfestival in june 2025. I loved this intimate festival on the beautiful island of krk, croatia. playing freely, house, disco, gospel with a heart warming message.

suze ijó @ velvet fest 2025

Welcome to Episode 01 of the Balearic London mix series, where we introduce you to our favourite selectors. Starting strong with one of our favourite DJs Lovefingers, recorded live during our takeover at Multi Multi in July 2024. We were hanging on every track he played in the Hackney Wick sunshine and we're so happy to share this recording with you.

We're back at Multi Multi 2025, taking over the GROW Terrace in the sunshine from midday-4pm on Saturday 12 July. Get 20% off tickets here https://ra.co/events/1964567?p=BALEARIC

@lovefingers
https://www.instagram.com/lovefingers/

Balearic London Episode 01: Lovefingers

Artists: @camilodosantos-1 , @craftsmanshipmusic
Mastering: @wikett
Format: Digital [Free Download]

Free Download

Roy Ayers - Searching (Camilo Do Santos & Craftsmanship Edit) [HZRX]

SWEAT (from OUT MY SYSTEM out now)

🎧 Stream: https://song.link/Darkroom
Driven by gurgling 303 lines, dark analog textures & Electrosexual’s signature body-charged energy, “Darkroom” captures the hedonistic spirit of Berlin’s after-hours spaces—a celebration of bodies, shadows, and bass.

Originally unveiled on the now-elusive Trashera Era compilation, “Darkroom” quickly became a cult favorite among underground DJs and late-night revelers. With the original track long out of circulation, this long-awaited official release brings “Darkroom” back to life—this time with a sharpened Radio Edit version for wider reach and tighter impact.

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