2 tracks in and already sooooooo good 🔥

This mix is indebted to Andrew Weatherall. It’s a nod to both his familiar and lesser-known sonic sides. I hope the mix is something he would enjoy listening to, with new songs to discover and signature tunes spread throughout. We could call it a tribute to (or perhaps more honestly, a rip-off of) an undeniably defined sound.

But was it? Weatherall would be the first to reject this premise, even if we know it to be the case that his sound was recognizable far beyond the average musician or dj's reach. But perhaps by 'sound' we really mean 'style,' for no one could argue - not even the man himself - that on this he remains unrivaled.

Weatherall refused to be predictable or risk being put in a box, on principle but also quite naturally: if ever he felt pigeon-holed, he wouldn’t “change musical direction, just sidestep.” He was an artist in constant evolution, impervious to the rules of others, and I am inspired by his mind just as much as I am his methods.

As a self-proclaimed underachiever, Weatherall took a stance against ambition throughout his career, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. The sidestep lifestyle hinges on this ethos, and from it emerges a clear channel for creativity - with originality at its source.

This mix is an ode to the underachievers, the anti-ambitionists, the sidesteppers. Never forget, as the man himself once said: if you ever find yourself climbing the ladder, it’d be best to jump off before you’re halfway up.

Yours in failing and sailing,
DJ Voices

This mix was originally recorded in June of 2023 & liberated from the archives in February of 2025 to commemorate the five year anniversary of Weatherall's passing. Tributes from fans, friends & collaborators to mark the occasion can be found here: djmag.com/features/what-would-…nors-infinite-wisdom

DJ Voices - Sidestep Lifestyle SIDE A

Bangladesh only a decade after its 1971 independence war with Pakistan created a number of bands who combined the traditional songwriting techniques with influences from western acts. There is an obvious influence of Reggae, New-Wave, Funk and Psychedelic Rock throughout most of these recordings. Most of these bands released directly to cassette since there wasn’t much of a budget to produce vinyl LP’s. However this low barrier of entry resulted in many bands picking up their instruments to have a go at stardom. This mix here is a selection of the vast variety of 80s and 90s Bangladeshi bands who created a unique sound of melancholy yet infectiously funky tunes. These recordings reflect the heart and minds of the Bangladeshi people still torn by war but also holding on to the hope of a brighter future.

Tracklist:
1. Winds - Sedino Chilo Koto Tara
2. Burning Heart - Nirob Raate
3. Beau Monde - Hridoyer Govire
4. Shadows - Aajo Ami Sei Pothe
5. Rocks Bay - Tumi Aar Ami
6. Lesson #1 - Jabar Somoy
7. Stainth - Mone Ki Pore Na
8. Steps - Lolona
9. Insight - Firiye Dao Sei Din Gulo
10. Response - Tomar Du Chokhe
11. Feedback - Din Zay Din
12. Chime - Tender For Living
13. Souls - Vision

Compiled by Raf Reza

Bangladeshi 80s 90s Cassette Special

One year anniversary show of Sweet Abyss having a Lot Radio residency, with resident Kiernan Laveaux playing favorites from her mind's eye - in tribute to life, beats, and the abstract truth

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Sweet Abyss with Kiernan Laveaux @ The Lot Radio 01-09-2025

Radio Alhara | sinny January '25

Wake up with NTS... 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/breakfast/episodes/breakfast-charlie-satsusmas-10th-february-2025

The NTS Breakfast Show w/ CHARLIE SATSUSMAS 100225

Henriette and Catharina of Smerz take over the NTS airwaves once a month with a selection of classical, folk, ambient, pop and more.
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/smerz/episodes/smerz-10th-february-2025

Smerz 100225

festival-opening set from the 2024 edition of The Three Wheel Drive, 4:30pm-9pm

12th Isle couldn't make their slot after me so i ended up playing 4 and a half hours 
- thanks Avanti West Coast!

welcoming attendees as they first arrived and setting up their tents.
empty ambient all the way up to full dancefloor creamers - enjoy!

fka boursin - Live @ The Three Wheel Drive 2024

Two hours of sublime exploration courtesy twin NY labels Patience and Impatience

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Patience/Impatience @ The Lot Radio 03-13-2025

Tactile ambient and slowmo techno converges in Eden Aurelius's (@edenaurelius) newest meditations.  

'This mix is a continuation of an exercise of re-contextualizing music across genres while still retaining a pulse, or central rhythm that is emphasized throughout the listening experience. I find it imperative that my mixes ask something of myself, technically and musically'.

Artwork by Isidora Amenábar.

FR101 Eden Aurelius (Brooklyn, NY)

Breakfast, in Flo motion - served by Flo Dill, every Monday to Wednesday. 
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/the-breakfast-show-flo/episodes/the-breakfast-show-flo-22nd-april-2025

The NTS Breakfast Show w/ Flo 220425

@cleyraa
a recording from Opera Sunday last December when Cleyra graced us with this gorgeous set 7-9pm before Seb Odyssey

another very special night under the disco ball in Spanners <33

Cleyra @ Opera Sunday - Spanners LDN [01.12.24]

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