Music for Ears series

Music for Ears #01 - Prop Joe

The third instalment of the series hails from northern Nederland, courtesy of Biko. Biko's ear for rare African beats is unrivalled, as this hour brings us flavours from all over the continent, and beyond.

No stranger to the digging community Biko has put mixes together for some reputable crews including Alter Disco, Headphone Magic, CTW & Desert Island Disco. We're honoured to have him put this one together for us.
IDs: @sint-bikolaas

Music for Ears #03 - Biko 🇳🇱

Round four brings an ambient excursion courtesy of the Finnish Finisher Markus Hallsten, AKA DJ Margerita.

Extra cheese is a staple for Markus, and his record collection is equally as tasty. 1/4 of Helsinki based bad boys "Free Shelter", Markus has recorded some big mixes for crews along the way. His love for music all over meant it was an easy slot in, and this mix didn't disappoint.

Big ups Markus, SYITC.
IDs: @dj-margerita

Music for Ears #04 - DJ Margerita 🇫🇮

Round five on your airwaves direct from Napoli, Italia. Courtesy of Rafaelle Manny Arcella, AKA Whodamanny.

Periodica Records, Mystic Jungle Tribe, Danger Boys... you know the go. With the pleasure of hosting Manny here in Sydney a few years ago it was a no brainer to have him up on the series for us. With an arsenal of funky, soulful, electric hitters, this one will certainly get the head bopping.

Thank you Manny, one day again soon hermano.
IDs: @mannywhodamanny

Music for Ears #05 - Whodamanny 🇮🇹

We hope you enjoyed your festive season. We're proud to crack open 2022 with a jazzy, soulful funk-fest courtesy of Dublin digger Joshwha. Enjoy the sunshine, wherever you are. Stay Comfy.
IDs: @joshwha

Music for Ears #06 - Joshwha 🇮🇪

Loading up your laneways for our 8th instalment is a well-versed auditory excursion at the hands of Richard Lopez, AKA Paradizzy. spend 5 minutes in his instagram channel 'timespan' and you'll see why this guest spot was a no-brainer. With an avid record collection from all corner of the globe, you'll want to get your pen and paper out for this one.
IDs: @paradizzyrecords

Music for Ears #08 - Paradizzy 🇺🇸

This month brings fine number nine at the hands of Sydney based digger Daniel Lupica. An endless collections of jams, Dan's auditory arsenal spans across all continents and countless genres. With guest mixes for almost every reputable series out there, we're thrilled to host him on the series. This one suitable for all times, especially looking after the little one! 
IDs: @daniel-lupica

Music for Ears #09 - Daniel Lupica

Double digit delight this month thanks to Julian AKA Lord Safari. After enlightening Sydney dance floors for the better part of 10 years and many parties later, Jules has moved back home to France to pick up where he left off. This one brings 80 odd minutes of head boppers that the whole family will enjoy. Keep your ears peeled for upcoming releases under Tempo Temple, a colab project with fellow French producer, Jay AKA Caravan.
IDs: @lordsafari

Music for Ears #10 - Lord Safari 🇫🇷

The festive hiatus is over and what a way to kick off the year.. MFE17 and the first of 2023 with great thanks to @philogkeepon & @djrotwein of @balearicbanana, one of the best series on the cloud! Enjoy this soulful hour wherever you are and whatever you're doing as this one doesn't discriminate, just make sure to strap in!

Music for Ears #17 - Balearic Banana 🇩🇪🇧🇷

10pm - 4am Sunday 14/05/23, B2B with queen Spasta @goodlucktoyourdad at Sydney staple @club77sydney. 6hrs of energy with a hint of cruise as the city began to rise.

Adriana & Prop Joe - Live @ Club 77

Winter is beyond us, and the heat in this mix courtesy of Melbourne's Mirren is right on cue. Enjoy an hour of sweetly blended Semba with the sounds of the Caribbean as the weekend rolls in!

Music for Ears #23 - Mirren

3 - 5pm on a sunny Saturday afternoon with @evieweily ahead of one hell of an evening at the Fairfield Amphitheatre. Volume drop at 49min courtesy of @goodlucktoyourdad on the mic 🙂

Prop Joe & Evie - Live @ Spasta Open Air 14/10/23

Enjoy a more than pleasing 135 minutes thanks to @earlorlog, out of Cologne, Germany. Earl's collection of unreal selections ranging from cruise mode Soul to upbeat House and everything in between is one not to sleep on. Big thank you to Earl for this unreal tape!

Music for Ears #27 - Earl Orlog 🇩🇪

Set sail across the Adriatic, or dream of doing so with this hour of Balearic beauties thanks to Ana Simonovic. Ana's no stranger to an unreal tape, and this is absolutely no exception, recommended on ice 🍹

Music for Ears #28 - Ana Simonovic 🇲🇪

The flirty thirtieth edition of MFE comes thanks to Under the Apricot Tree's curator, Nathaniel Rose. Nathaniel's series has hosted some unreal selectors over the past few years and he's no stranger to a good mix himself, press play and see for yourself 💃

Music for Ears #30 - Nathaniel Rose (Under the Apricot Tree)

As we round out our 20s, the last instalment of this fine decade is help by two of Melbourne's household names. Not just for their bestowed banter and bald heads, Nick Saw & Dawn Again have been making waves in Naarm since before Kelly Slater won his first world title. 

Enjoy this one whilst you get moving, coming at ya live from their set at When Pigs Fly, NYE 2023. Make sure to check out DA's inaugural EP 'Every Dog's Hotel', out now on Hell Yeah Recordings and Nick's recent endeavours with Gazebo Records!

Music for Ears #29 - Nick Saw & Dawn Again

On The Rocks HQ have whipped up an unreal play through for this months tape. Highly advised to press play with your morning joe as the soothers in this mix make certain a good day ahead. Big thanks to Conor for an unreal recent weekend in Amsterdam 🇳🇱 💕

Music For Ears #34 - On The Rocks 🇬🇧

35 alive shines an incredible hour of summer feelers thanks to @nevena-jeremic that we've been dying to get on the waves. Speaking of waves, this mix will have you dreaming of them as your next summer vacay rolls around. Nevena's been making waves as well... all across Europe, & we were fortunate to get acquainted over some hot nights at Piña festival together this year. Enjoy this one whenever, wherever!

Music for Ears #35 - Nevena Jeremic 🇷🇸

10pm - 3am, August 17, 2024. Thank you @marini_records for hosting us on what was a fantastic evening 🇳🇱

Live @ Paak Vinyl - Prop Joe, Lord Safari & DJ Margerita

Three years 🎉🥳 and what a way to celebrate... Thrilled and honoured to have digging 🐐 John Zahl AKA J.A.Z. out of NY whip up an extended tape for the the occasion. Near 3 hours of dancing delights to have you jogging on crutches, enjoy!

Music for Ears #36 - J.A.Z. 🇺🇸

100 minutes of downtempo groovers this month thanks to Bordelais digger Harrish Fish, be sure to also check out his YouTube channel Fishing in The Depths!

Music for Ears #37 - Harris Fish 🇫🇷

Canadian duo The Patchouli Brothers, although not brothers themselves have been helping brothers and sisters out with top notch tunes for many years. With releases on Razor N Tape, Soul Clap, Pleasure of Love & many more, accompanied by many edits, remixes an awesome mixes, you're sure in for a treat. Get the shoes on for this one! @thepatchoulibrothers

Music for Ears #38 - The Patchouli Brothers 🇨🇦

Feelin' fine at no. 39 thanks to Glaswegian gremlin Max Hammur. After recently relocating to Melbourne, Max has been knocking up parties under 'Sangam', with lots more to look out for in the remainder of 2025. An unreal near 2 hours of records from all over on this one, turn it up! IDs: @maxhammur

Music for Ears #39 - Max Hammur 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fantastic forty this month at the hands of the boy Bojan, AKA Soul Case. 55 minutes of dance energy smoother than a Balkan moustache, this one proves Macedonians not only conquer empires, but also dance floors. 

Music for Ears #40 - Soul Case 🇲🇰

Freidrich & Stephan out of Munich, known as Rhode & Brown bring us a tasty tape this month full of tunes for your weekend antics. Enter the smoke zone and stay locked! Enjoy the ride and watch out for upcoming releases 👀 later this year. @rhodeandbrown

Music for Ears #41 - Rhode & Brown 🇩🇪

Enjoy 65 minutes of transcending dimensions with @iva_arifaj on tape number 42. Explore the galaxies with this one and let us know where you end up 🛸🪐

Music for Ears #42 - Iva Arifaj 🇷🇸

Seaside stompers from Seoul this month thanks to Jeepsooni. Enjoy the 90 minutes of heat, in the heat as we prepare for warmer days south of the equator 🏖️🌎 IDs: @jeepsooni

Music for Ears #43 - Jeepsooni 🇰🇷

45 alive in the sunshine thanks to Rio big bros, Tropicals. Lots of heat from all over on this tape, enjoy it loud! @calstropicals

Music for Ears #45 - Tropicals 🇧🇷

Special edition extendo this month from Italian digging duo @slowfirediscomachine. Enjoy the 3 hour auditory assault with treasure chest tunes from all over 💆🌏

Music for Ears #44 - Slow Fire Disco Machine 🇮🇹

After the yearly festive hiatus we're back on deck for 2026 with a fresh cut from Cape Town compadres, Friends of Friends. Enjoy 100 mins of soothing selections to kick off the year, lekker!

Music for Ears #46 - Friends of Friends 🇿🇦

Get your dancing wheels on for #47 this month thanks to @thesquaresun out of Utrecht. 65 odd minutes of upbeat delights from all over the globe on this one, make sure to check out his edits, which we've been playing around town for years!

Music for Ears #47 - The Square Sun 🇳🇱

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