recorded this in 2016 for a colourful storm when it was still a mix series. hopefully it still sounds okay! also reminds me of nervously walking into hard wax (where torsten was behind the counter) with a bunch of the first a colourful storm records, hoping to get them in stock lol

mix of productions by torsten pröfrock who is probably best known as t++, also includes tracks and remixes under his aliases just for one day, traktor, various artists and dynamo

pic taken from an old viva tv berlin clip i found online

Decay Product: A Torsten Pröfrock Mix

London’s Basic Chanel conjures a liquid mist for the latest entry in our series. Chanel’s work documenting the scene through Untitled 909 and her numerous other endeavors - including the Draaimolen podcast and a residency on Refuge Worldwide - will surely be known to many, yet discovering her distinct voice as a DJ and the warm personality behind it all was a revelation even still. Chanel distills her boundless passion for full-spectrum psychedelia into this enchanting mix, which paints verdant and hypnotic hues while maintaining an effortless sense of buoyancy throughout. Thanks Chanel!

@basicchanel

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 139: Basic Chanel

For this episode we welcome the extraordinary talents of Aaron J, Brooklyn's Sure Thing record label and podcast founder, known for hosting an immense list of explorative modern techno artists from around the globe. Altering our consciousness for the first time in 2023 with a particularly awe inspiring set at Sustain-Release, Aaron's deeply considered and intricate approach is something of sheer beauty, and coupled with masterful technical ability, his inspiring DJ sets allow for fully immersive dancefloor experiences. 

Here Aaron explores the softer edges of his expansive sound palette, meditative soundscapes and tranquil IDM converging in total harmony for what he describes as a 'recalibration of the senses'. 

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Q. What sounds or feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. Of all the mixes I’ve put together over the years, this one definitely feels the most vulnerable. The months I spent thinking about and working on this mix accompanied an intensely busy time in my life, and the process helped me stay in touch with the simple joy of listening as a way of stepping back and letting things go. There is a direct connection here between the music within and the emotions that live inside me. At the same time, I’ve tried my best to mix this as transparently as possible, so that the act of DJing takes a back seat and allows the music to take center stage.

The inspiration behind the tracks I chose and the story of the mix is one of finding balance, so I hope listening to it feels like a casting off of the present day and a recalibration of the senses. I’d love for people to listen to the mix in a setting where they feel most protected from the changes and stressors of the outside world, whether that be sitting outside in nature or laying on a couch surrounded by the comforts of home.

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that you were especially excited to share, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. There is a track in the mix by Autumn of Communion called “Goodbye PK” dedicated to the late Peter Kuhlmann, who many of your listeners will know as the legendary Pete Namlook of FAX +49-69/450464. It’s an immensely moving track that manages to convey both the tragedy of his loss and the depth of the beauty he left with the world, and I feel we’re so fortunate to have music and influences like this in our recent history. I included it early to set the tone of the rest of the mix, which is quite different than any I’ve done before, and to pay my respects to those who’ve inspired our scene from the very beginning.

Q. I was lucky enough to witness your set at Sustain-Release in 2023 and was in awe of your ability to practice restraint while steadily building up tension and energy in the set with such clinical and seamless execution. Is this part of the DJ craft something you spend a lot of time planning and refining?

A. That was such a life-changing moment for me, so I’m really glad you were there! You really nailed what I hoped to accomplish with that set, and I definitely spend a lot of time thinking about where my sets will begin, where I would like them to end up, and what sort of path I might take to get there. Understanding the minutiae of how a transition will affect someone’s state of mind and how to propel someone forward without jarring them back to reality is something I’m always working to improve on. That said, the upward trajectory is not always the most interesting one, and there are so many other ways of charting a course through a set that I hope to be able to explore. For the mix I’ve made for you, it’s not so much a set that builds energy as it is one that expands and contracts, hopefully in a gentle and purposeful way.

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Introducing: Hervé (@superons) — with a special two-hour vinyl session for our Nous’klaer Radio series. Sun-drenched, spaced out housey summer vibes. Just the way we like it.

Asked by 3voor12, promoters in the Netherlands named Hervé as one of the biggest talents to surface this year. And with good reason: Hervé oozes with passion for vinyl, playing and digging - but not only behind the decks. He is a driving force in the Amsterdam nightlife, being involved in the label Polychrome Audio, arts & community space Noord Space, and the newly launched club night Interfering Grounds at RAUM and more. Get to know Hervé through the Q&A here below.

Together with a Q&A, Hervé’s mix is now available on our SoundCloud.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆?
I was born in Côte d'Ivoire and grew up on the African continent. After some studies in France, I moved to the Netherlands for a job in 2016. Music was very present in my upbringing, with one of my brothers being a hip-hop artist. Settling in Amsterdam in 2018 opened new perspectives, as I delved into electronic music and its nightlife. Alongside collecting and playing music, I am involved in a few collective projects, including record label Polychrome Audio, creative network misuse, and arts & community space Noord Space. We are also starting a new club night called Interfering Grounds at Club Raum.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?
Curiosity has always been my driver. Being open to different perspectives and cultures. I like asking questions and experimenting to build understanding and create new things. Sharing is what keeps me going, with music and life in general.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼?
If there is an artist who consistently impresses me through his craft, both as a producer and a dj, it is RDS. Part of the De Lichting crew, his commitment to sound, ability to express emotions through it, and deep musical knowledge are inspiring. I highly recommend listening to his catalogue and seeing him play records from his collection, it is very special. Two picks: his E-mutations album released on De Lichting, and his Underwater EP that we released last year on Polychrome Audio.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁?
Playing the Nous'Klaer festival 2025 edition is definitely a bucket-list moment, and I am really excited for it :) There are so many festivals and clubs around the globe that I have yet to discover. I am very sensitive to artistic risk in both the program and design. Horst is also one of them, I remember vividly discovering its unique stages in 2024. Sustain-Release is also a festival that I would love to experience! I keep coming to the festival recordings, they channel a very special energy. It is a dream for me to play in Brazil, I fell in love with this country, where Gop Tun has been curating top-tier events.


Catch Hervé coming June 28 at Nous’klaer Festival on the outdoor stage De Beeldentuin. More info on https://nousklaerfestival.com!

Photography by Marius Renard ( @ mariusrnrd on Instagram).)

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We linked up with the king, Donato Dozzy, at the iconic Brancaleone club in his hometown in Rome for a 5-hour set.

Donato Dozzy | Boiler Room: Rome

tracklist:
Claudio PRC - Cenere
Scott Grooves - Gettin Started
Beraber - Do It For Yourself ft. Ivy Barkakati
Jovonn - Sunday Ride
Qadira Hikaru Haqq - Jubilation
Ben Klock - OK feat Elif Biçer (Kenny Larkin remix)
Juliete Mendoza - In The Dark
Reel by Real - Surkit (1990 Original Version)
Annika Wolfe - Linear Perspective
DJ Warning - Pushing Pleasure
OGi Uzun - Bet.etika(Reshapes)
Detroit's Filthiest - Hate 2 Love U
Eddie Fowlkes - All Day Vibes

2nd hour:
Elena Sizova - Mood Test(An-i Remix)
Foreigner - Visible
M-Gun - Synthetic Lifeforms
Wave Jumpers - The Sound
Huey Mnemonic - Black Manta Corps
Robert Hood - The Throne
Ray Kajioka & Heiko Laux - Wrecking
Khabiar - Tuning
Oscar Mulero - Shiny Gold and Green Spots
P.E.A.R.L. - Theme from Purple
Orbe - Andromeda (Part 3)
Xyis - Turning Point
Claudio PRC - Kāla
Thomas Barnett - From A Distant World


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July 2025 Santuario

Timothy J. Fairplay is back with this months edition of Dungeon Module. This month including
new music by The Jak & Nico Babylon, Rebecca Goldberg, DJ Slush, Mystic Bill, Sanford
Zydeco, Robert Bergman, Mark Grusane & Eric Schwab, Adrián Marth and lots more. Plus as
always some new music by Timothy himself.

Timothy J. Fairplay pres. Dungeon Module [12.07.25]

“My main job at Hard Wax is selecting and buying in records,” reveals @arthurrieger (Arthur). For regulars at the Berlin-based record store institution, the DJ and curator, with a deeply rooted passion for Dub, sound system culture, and genre-defying electronic music, is a familiar face.

For more than a decade, he is a key figure at the shop, filtering quality vinyl for a store that shapes the Techno and House scene. Currently, he is on a small leave, gathering creativity for his other multiple ventures. As a DJ, he tours the world alongside friends like Mark Ernestus or PLO Man, creating unique atmospheres with his special sensitivity for timing, bass, and energy that consistently propels the dancefloor forward.

Follow the link for our latest EDWIN MUSIC CHANNEL EDITORIAL: https://bit.ly/№140

N°140 Arthur Tracklist:

1 FaroQii MuziQ, M&N Projects, Djy Ora, PBI Musiq - GSK

2 Busta 929, Djy Vino, DJY Star.Kay, Don 707 - Sho

3 KayGee The Vibe, FaroQii MuziQ, Junior Da Djy - Junior Boys

4 Druza, FaroQii MuziQ, Kwanda MusiQ - Harmless

5 Kwanda MusiQ, Saucy Khuu, Bee Lunatic - Lashi Boots

6 Njabzin Daking, FaroQii MuziQ, Kwanda MusiQ - New Cartel 

7 Nandipha808, DJY Star.Kay, Deep Kvy - Hr12

8 Djy Godfather, Sk MusiQ, TD Kay, Quanzzy Style, Ziggy Rsa - Brizong Nkabii Yam

9 Kayvin_Jazz, MystroGee8O8, Bukzin Keyz - MjiuS

10 TrpmuziQ - Birthday Boi (intro)

11 W4DE, malume.hypeman, Musical Jazz - Tesoro

12 Djy Biza, DJY Star.Kay, Pholoso Dollar, Dlala Sauce - Sghubu

N°140 -  Arthur

Back at The Lot Radio with a two-hour show featuring new and unreleased music. 

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