We're not in the habit of quoting press materials all the time, but in Kajetan Łukomski's case, it feels appropriate. The first sentence of his bio is "Avtomat is a person with way too many interests." If you know any artists from Poland's wide-ranging, always-growing electronic music scene, chances are he's one of them. He's a DJ, producer, organizer and activist, once a member of the queer feminist collective Oramics, and is endlessly passionate about supporting, spreading and playing music from the Central European and Eastern European regions.

With roots in metal, goth and electroclash, there's a certain spikiness to Łukomski's style, but also a polyglot knowledge and a hunger for new sounds. Lately he's been trying to mix club music with Polish folk traditions, which is the mission of Łukomski's RA Podcast, but it's also just the jumping off point. In these almost four hours of expert blending, genre-jumping and incredible pacing, Łukomski touches on almost every style of dance music you could think of, with aplomb and occasionally surprise (like that irresistible Bloc Party edit). If you can, it's worth digesting all in one sitting, so you can truly appreciate the ground he covers.

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TASCAM DR-40

Live At Power House (DJ Pete, Finn Johannsen)

Recording of Jennifer Loveless' set at Lentekabinet 2024.

Jennifer Loveless at Lentekabinet 2024

Robert Hood 'Rare Species' mix released on Logistic Records in 2002.  

TRACKLIST
1. Intro - Raekwon
2. Robert Hood 'Stereotype B2'
3. Mark Broom 'Upside Down'
4. Robert Hood 'Technatural B1'
5. Robert Hood 'Dark Room'
6. Pulsinger & Tunakan 'I.O Sustain'
7. John Thomas 'Paint'
8. Robert Hood 'Unix'
9. Rhythm Is Rhythm 'Kaos (Juice Bar mix)'
10. Moments By Murat - white label - 
11. Robert Hood 'Loft'
12. Vice 'Temptations'
13. Robert Hood 'In Basements'
14. John Thomas 'Vision'
15. D. Wachman & HD Sub 'Move My Body'
16. Christian Smith vs Block 'Thors Message'
17. Robert Hood 'Red Passion 3 (B1)'
18. Robert Hood 'Red Passion 2 (B)'
19. Recyled Loops 'Reloop 200'
20. The Cause 'Raid'
21. John Thomas 'Magic'
22. G.M Cole 'Regiment'
23. Robert Hood 'Hard To Kill'
24. Grudge 'Andronicus'
25. Robert Hood 'Technatural (A2)'
26. Robert Hood 'Moveable Parts (untitled)'
27. John Thomas 'Square (Robert Hood remix)'
28. John Bacto remix 3 - DJ G Force (Wild EFX)
29 Outro - GhostFace Killah

Robert Hood 'Rare Species' Mix - from 2002

Regis and Function's first mix in over 10 years is a unique paean to Silent Servant, heavy on unreleased material.

When it came time for RA to compile our Albums of the 2010s, one record with a tauntingly limited availability of 500 copies was never in doubt: Sandwell District's era-defining 'Feed-Forward'. Encompassing Karl O'Connor (Regis), Peter Sutton (Female), David Sumner (Function) and Juan Mendez (Silent Servant), Sandwell District had the underground in a vice grip for over a decade.

The collective imploded in 2013, with Sumner and O'Connor's relationship appearing beyond repair. And yet, an unlikely second phase is here, featuring imminent comeback LP 'End Beginnings' and their return to the RA Podcast after 16 years. In 2023, the trio of Function, Regis and Silent Servant had been performing and laying down new material before the latter's shock death last January. It's in the shadow of loss that this unique mix was forged.

Founded in 2002 as a spiritual sister to seminal Downwards, Sandwell truly began to hit its straps in the late '00s, as shadow-stalking cuts sliced through clubland orthodoxy like a switchblade. In parallel, the label's artwork—a noir recombination of Burroughs cut-ups, DIY zines and arthouse amour that Silent Servant made his own—helped fortify a movement which placed an aesthetic premium on grit, grain and sadism.

By the early 2010s, this fixation on the dark arts had utterly permeated the mood inside techno's masonic temples. Labels like Blackest Ever Black, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Avian and Modern Love were in their pomp, razorwire legends like Severed Heads and Chris & Cosey benefited from second winds, and it was briefly a jailable offence to not have a press photo in black and white. 'Feed-Forward' was the exceptional coronating statement.

RA.978 features a stack of unheard recordings from each of the trio, as well as close allies Stefanie Parnow and Tropic of Cancer, while also gathering many of Silent Servant's all-time favourite songs, including Psychic TV, Grace Jones and Galaxie 500. It's a strikingly vulnerable listen, one without many parallels on the Podcast. We're glad to run it. – Gabriel Szatan

Read more and find the tracklist here: ra.co/podcast/978
Read our new feature with Sandwell District here: https://ra.co/features/4426

RA.978 Sandwell District

Sleep D are a pair of Australian producers and DJ’s who also run the prolific record label Butter Sessions which has become a home to an array of artists including the likes of Jennifer Loveless, Hybrid Man, Ewan Jansen and more.

The label is rooted in underground club music and has been in operation for over ten years and has remained a consistent presence.

The pair themselves make music which sits somewhat between genres drawing upon elements of early trance, acid, downtempo, house and techno. It’s always raw and rugged, at times progressive in places but definitely rooted in clubland.

This mix is a stellar representation of the pairs musical outlook which is broad and fierce. It goes very deep and as such the length reflects the diversity and strength of narrative in the style of sets they tend to perform and play.

This one is a tour de force.

Sleep D: The Ransom Note Mix

Jane Fitz B2B Konduku at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Multisexual Dance Music by @amaliahppeche
Recording of her set at Multisex Pentecost June 2025 <3

Multisexual Mix #28 Amaliah

NYC bred + Berlin-based Rachel Noon is a DJ who embodies pure resilience and unwavering commitment to community. Defined by a captivating singular vision and a technically-deft skill set, she has made her mark as being intentional, unpredictable, and ever-evolving. Rachel Noon seems to effortlessly shape dancefloors and communities with precision and care and is an uncompromising presence both behind the decks and on the dancefloor. A true dancefloor devotee, Noon has been hailed "equal parts DJ and rave spirit."

Track Highlight:
I love all the tracks on this mix, but I’m choosing “Relax A Little” by Code Talkers (Chris Fortier 40oz Remix) because she was a little bitch to mix—but very, very worth it. There are these unexpected spooky chime stabs with gorgeous delay that completely change the tone of the track. Plus, there’s a mischievous vocal element—I imagine the character behind it as the sonic equivalent of Aubrey Plaza giving side-eye.

Rachel Noon ...IsBurning #177

A collection of UK Garage tracks inspired by late-night city lights, underground club energy, and smooth rhythmic movement. 
Clean productions, tight drum grooves, deep basslines, and a futuristic urban atmosphere.

Created for night drives, focused listening, and late sessions.

I’m glad you

An unexpected finale of Terraforma 2019 under the guiding light of DJ Nobu.

RA.869 Avtomat

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