Further information: bleep.com/features/bleep-mix-200--mark-broom

For the 200th entry of our Bleep mix series, we bring you none other than Mark Broom, the British house and techno artist kicking up a storm under many guises since ‘89. As you can imagine, Broom’s gathered quite a collection since those heady days, from which he draws a selection of gems for this mix. 

“I've been digging through my vinyl collection recently & I've amassed quite a few classics over the years & this was the perfect excuse to showcase them in a mix. I've also included one track from my new album Fünfzig on Rekids & an exclusive edit of the Underground Resistance favourite 'Jupiter Jazz'” - @beardman

Bleep Mix #200 - Mark Broom

DJ Rolando (@rolando000) recorded at Mizz Softee in Brooklyn, NY.

June 18th, 2022

Favorite Flavor: Chocolate

MS 05 - Rolando at Mizz Softee 18 June 2022

In late 2023 I was chatting with a musician friend about labels, and whether they're really all that necessary these days. As someone mainly focused on self-releasing my music through Bandcamp, I think for the most part the answer is no. One should focus on passionately creating things and being involved in their local music community. Over time, label or not, things will hopefully start to take care of themselves on their own. I did however mention that there was one label I thought was really cool, and would definitely be interested in working with: it was Nous'klaer Audio. Incredibly, the next day I received an email from Sjoerd Oberman, who runs Nous'klaer, inviting me to join for a release and performance at Draaimolen. Of course, I was delighted to be involved. This would be my first show in the EU. I spent about 3 months preparing a new set. Having grown rather bored of CDJs and DJ mixers, I opted to prepare a live set, in which I control 8 channels of audio tracks along with drum machines and FX. This setup gives me a lot of freedom to explore new arrangements of my catalog, and better command the dynamic energy on the dance floor, pushing and pulling things forwards to capture the mood of the crowd. To prepare for Draaimolen, I organized several shows across Japan (where I live), further refining the setup after each performance, and deciding what tracks would be the best fit for the 60 minute peak time set I was scheduled to perform. I was very nervous about how my set would be received, but it ended up working very well, and was the highlight of my year. From the very start, the positive reaction from the crowd put me at ease, and Draaimolen's focus on sound and stage design gave me peace of mind, knowing that every frequency was being perfectly reproduced on the floor. I'm so grateful for the opportunity Nous'klaer and Draaimolen provided me. Long live Nous'klaer and long live Draaimolen. Thank you Sjoerd and Milo and Kani and Hannah! 
- Erik Luebs

Erik Luebs live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

To mark the upcoming release "Several Streams of Thought" - Steve Bicknell's new album, due out on May 9th on double vinyl, with a limited edition including a 7-inch, KR3 joins forces with the British producer to deliver a mix that shares the album's title, capturing its spirit and essence.

This journey chronicles Bicknell's decades-long exploration of electronic music, reflecting his deep roots as a collector, DJ, and producer. Drawing from a wide palette of tones and inspirations, it offers a raw and honest snapshot of his constantly evolving sonic identity.

Over the course of 75 minutes, the mix shifts from bright atmospheres to textures of pure power, ultimately entering a dark, low-ceilinged tunnel before reappearing in blinding white, taking a deep breath, and continuing. 

It’s an intricate processing of various dimensions, featuring exclusive unreleased tracks from the 2x12" and 7" editions of the album.

Album Pre-Order via KR3 Bandcamp Account: 
https://kr3stevebicknell.bandcamp.com/album/several-streams-of-thought

Resident Advisor feature on S. Bicknell's new album here: https://it.ra.co/news/82511


MIX TRACKLIST:
1. Steve Bicknell - The Eye of The Invisible World.1 [Extract]
2. Jam Breaks - Funky Funky Time [Steve Bicknell • backtotheparty edit]
3. Liquid Liquid - Lock Groove In & Out
4. Strafe - Set It Off
5. Boogie Down - Haven't Been Funked Enough [Steve Bicknell • backtotheparty edit]
6. Kevin Starke - Jaws
7. K Alexi - Relax With Chicago PT.2
8. Lil Louis - Club Lonely [Steve Bicknell • backtotheparty edit]
9. Pitched Black - When Stars Collide
10. Steve Bicknell - The Eye of The Invisible World.1 [Extract]
11. Steve Bicknell - The Concept of Practopia
12. Steve Bicknell - The Reassurance Ritual
14. Steve Bicknell -  Scene Two [Extract]

Several Streams of Thought

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Several Streams of Thought Mix by Steve Bicknell

With great pleasure, we present the live recording of @Voiski, during 3 YEARS of PAX-ROMANA. 

A true visionary in contemporary techno, Voiski's performance perfectly suited the Sunday morning atmosphere - magical, deep & full of new energy. Drawing from his electro influences and spiritual roots, he delivered a set that was both cerebral and moving. A masterclass in alternative techno storytelling. 

Set time: 09:00 – 12:00
Enjoy listening! <3

Voiski @ 3 YEARS of PAX-ROMANA | 2024.06.30

Holly .... 😮

Function lays down the Sandwell District style on this week's RA podcast.

RA.177 Sandwell District

An album's worth of new music on our 666th mix.

@matrixxman

Read more: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=666

Resident Advisor podcast

RA.666 Matrixxman

High-definition psychedelic techno.

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=681

@itsallhalal

RA.681 Aurora Halal

Surgeon has released countless classic records and managed to stay relevant and fresh since the 90s. Now he is back on Ilian Tape with a podcast and another 12" called Europa Code, which will be out early October. His selections can send a dancefloor to another dimension and hopefully will do so soon again. Enjoy!

Interview: http://iliantape.de/ilian-tape-podcast-series-055/

ITPS055 SURGEON

It’s almost ironic that since the release of his landmark debut album, 2008’s Shedding the Past, German producer Rene Pawlowitz (a.k.a. Shed) has been viewed a savior of modern techno. His music is wildly unpredictable and doesn’t quite mesh with the genre’s obsession with rigid structure and functionalism. Held up as one of the cornerstones of the world-famous Berlin scene, Pawlowitz clashes sharply with the city’s obsession with dark, steely techno and bright tech-house grooves.
Shed’s musical vision is unaffected by the poisonous purism or close-mindedness that so often lurks in local scenes, especially one as long-established as Berlin’s unparalleled techno community. Instead, his music is colored by a distinct and ravenous hunger for the new and unexplored. Reflecting that hunger, Pawlowitz is uncommonly prolific: On top of nearly 20 releases as Shed, Pawlowitz has also made dancefloor-destroying singles as WAX and Equalized, and has explored a dubbier side as STP and Panamax Project.

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