Recording of Batu's set at Dekmantel Festival 2022

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Batu at Dekmantel Festival 2022

Two hours from Egyptian-Australian artist Moktar as he opened up Butter Sessions' showcase on the second day of Strawberry Fields 2023.

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RA Live - Moktar - Strawberry Fields, Australia

Kimmah - Wildeburg 2024

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HALF QUEEN & Passion DEEZ - Wildeburg 2024

For Weeeirdos Mix 15 - We have Maruwa <3 @maruwa1

Maruwa channels forceful energy, effortlessly blending trance, progressive house and techno in her own productions and on dance-floors worldwide. Her signature sound combines the nostalgic elements of the '90s and early 2000s, enriched with a modern twist. Now based in (and inspired by) Frankfurt, she has carved her niche with a number of multifaceted EPs on labels like Steel City Dance Discs and X-Kalay. Her remixes, on both scene veterans like Dusky, Skream, Catz ‘n’ Dogz, and underground artists like Azo, Subsism, Denham Audio and others have found their way into the hearts of ravers around the world. One can catch her delivering a long opening at Robert Johnson or a day-time set at Intercell, igniting vigorous mornings at Panorama Bar, or navigating the deeper nights in Nante’s Macadam.

Her words on the mix below :))) 

"This mix is my experiment with a darker, deeper sound while still keeping the bold, raw energy vibe that resonates with me. I was inspired by early 2000s, when new genres which just appeared still had an underground edge and its groove wasn’t as polished as it became later. Here, you’ll find hypnotic percussion, dark progressive, and distorted electro house synths that hit with a sharp attitude. I wanted to create something that slowly pulls you in, like a night journey you don’t want to return from."

Enjoy the Ride!

weeeirdos 15- maruwa

"Had so much fun making this mix. I made it with the intention for you to dance your a$$ off, also included a couple unreleased ones from me in there ;) Thank you for having me!!"

Tracklist:

Paperwater & Jonathan Saint-Dic - RARA TECH [Wet Paper Records]
Paperwater & RARA - AVANSE [Wet Paper Records]
Daveartt - Yo Quiero Una Nena (Jesús Fernández Remix) [Spinnin' Records]
Coffintexts - Mueve Tu Cuerpo [Unreleased]
Coffintexts x Le Poodle - Vamos Al Club [Unreleased]
Maara - She's Startin' [Ancient Records ]
Anthony Godfather feat. Elilluminari - El After (Club Extented) [Elilluminari Records]
1OO1O - Salón Candela [DistroKid]
Leonce x Girl Unit - Thankful [Nervous Records] 
Sam Interface feat. Swappi - Wheel & Bubble [More Time Records]
Kaval - Hot Wata [KAVAL]
Camoufly - llamando [kawaii bounce]
DJ Boris - Dance Vibes [Mindshake Records]
Jesus Fernandez - Guayabú [Toolroom Trax]
TheConnect X Pensión feat. Udi J - Peligrosa [Nervous Records]
Cezar Aragon - MOET [UNION RECORDS]
Bailalo Rocky, El Pequeño Genio & DJ MelodIA - Manos Arriba Manos Abajo (Remenea Tu Cadera) [ElPgMusic]
Nolek - Ke Tu Kiere [Toolroom Trax]
Benavente - Bailalo Rocky (Afro Mix) [Distrokid]
Federico Scavo - Janela [Toolroom Trax]
Dj Jean Paredes - Pa Que Lo Baile ( Afro ) [Dj Jean Paredes]
Alvii Ferrer & Gabriele toma - Sabor [And Dance]
Fenky & Gabriel Hernandez - Omaigad [Somethin' Light]
Lapetina - Oh! All Right [Lapetina Music]
Rene Amesz & Camilo Franco - Get This [Toolroom]
Mijangos - NASTY [UNION RECORDS]
Marling - La Ley [La Tribu]
Peppe Citarella feat. Ronny Santana - Samba [UNION RECORDS]
DJ Paulo - Every Single Sound-1 - Todd Dutkevitch's Redshift Mix [Pure Music]
Ploy - When In Room [Dekmantel]
Grain - A1  Untitled [FatCat Records] 
Marco Lenzi - Taboo (Oliver Ho Remix) [Molecular Recordings]
Dj Roberto Da'Silva & LemonSouldj - Rica Latina [Chivirico Records]
Matisa - Brunela [Gudu Records]
Regal86 - Hey Girl [Distrokid]
SONO (COL) - Bengimele [Nuloud]
Kormak feat. Kamaliza - We Have Time [DFTD]
DART - Emergency [Agrio Tracks]
Triangles - Rediscovery [Unreleased]

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Mika Kailes (he/him) is a Finnish-born artist, DJ, and the creative director of Club Are. Working across music, club culture, and visual arts, Mika draws from a background in fine art, photography, and fashion. His practice moves between these disciplines, always rooted in creating spaces that feel intentional.

As co-founder and creative director of Club Are, Mika shapes a platform that celebrates queer expression and visibility, building a space where sound, community, expression meet. His DJ sets blend early 2000s tech-house, progressive and hard house, layered with unexpected samples, and a direct, sexy energy. Driven by strong, pulsing beatlines, his mixes are designed to make you move, guiding the dancefloor through an unpredictable, dynamic journey.

Whether behind the decks or curating a space, Mika’s work is about creating moments that are raw and immersive, where the energy and the people come together.

RA Live - Moktar - Strawberry Fields, Australia

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