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Sonne, Strand und Meer Guest Mix #182 by SRS

Music has always been a real passion, even from an early age, listening to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Genesis and Pink Floyd.
He started off perfecting the art of mixing and blending tracks using vinyl and has been doing so on and off since the late eighties.
Early Electro and Acid House, lead him into the realms of the UK Rave Scene from 1988 - 1993 and He was lucky enough to go to some of the biggest outdoor raves in the UK, hosted by the likes of Sunrise, Biology and Fantazia. He was a regular at the Astoria Night Club in London where the likes of Fabio & Grooverider, Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson and the legend Carl Cox frequented the decks. Those were the days when Carl Cox would mix tracks with 3 turntables, hence earning the name the ‘3 Deck Wizard’.

I do have a very varied taste in music, but my real love is anything electronic. Deep House, Organic House, Melodic House, Progressive House, Techno and Ambient.

SRS has been producing his own tracks now for about 3 years and is currently working on a project under the pseudonym Lakota Rayn, producing Deep and Organic House music.
He would describe his mixes as deep and diverse...which take you on a real musical journey.

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Sonne, Strand und Meer Guest Mix #182 by SRS

Artwork: www.instagram.com/vakat.at

##SHORT INTERVIEW IN ENGLISH BELOW :)##

Vorsommerliche Frische breitet sich aus und mit viel Sonne im Sound lässt sich ein verträumtes grinsen nicht vermeiden. Leise wie eine Eule schleichen sich die wunderbarsten Soundschnipsel ein und verbreiten eine wundersame Wohlfühlstimmung. Es fühlt sich warm und bekannt an. Wir sagen danke an die Eule El Búho und segeln weiter Richtung Sonnenuntergang.

Gut Ding braucht ja bekanntlich Weile. Das lange Warten hat sich aber so was von gelohnt!

Wie dieser Mix entstanden ist und was die Idee dahinter war, könnt ihr weiter unten gerne selbst nachlesen. Derweil mal viel Vergnügen beim Hören :)


HML: Can you tell us what the idea was behind this mix?

EB: This mix has been a whole process haha. When the Heimlich crew reached out over a year ago I felt I wanted to do something different. It kind of bores me to make just mixes of music I like and I always like to have a bit of a challenge. I realised at the time that I have grown this amazing collection of remix stems from a bunch of talented artists who asked me to make a remix and so I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to make a mixtape only using these stems - kind of like using them as a sample bank and create an hour of original music from them. 



HML: You put a lot of effort into this mix, how was your approach of working on this one?

EB: I’d called it a recycled music mix. You can maybe recognise little snippets from like Chancha Via Circuito or the vocals like from Eat My Butterfly are a bit more obvious but at the same time they are completely new songs. All of the music from this mixtape has never been released and only exists in this mix. It is also all at 90 BPM which was another fun challenge pitching down all these stems from other BPMs and keys to take them to a whole new context. The only issue was I underestimated just how long it would take to make a one hour mix of completely original music and tracks and I ended up dipping in when the inspiration struck and adding a new movement or song. By the end the project was over 350 channels and my Ableton was totally fed up with me opening it and making even small changes at the end was a total headache haha. So a big thank you to Martin and the Heimlich family for their endless patience and letting me indulge in this odd way of making a mix :P 



HML: After working for so long on this mix, how would you describe the work afterwards?

EB: It’s funny to listen back. I have no idea what musically it was going to sound like and I still don’t really know how to categorise it but I suppose that is what creativity is about, just feeling it, going with the flow and seeing what happens. I would also like to make a big shout out to all the artists that contributed to this mixtape without realising it ;) Hard to make a tracklist but I can definitely share a picture of my folder of remix stems to give you an idea oh and of my Ableton project (if I can open it hahaha).

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Heimlich Podcast #73 by El Búho (LIVE)

Hello and welcome back to Hidden Garden Radio!

For episode #45 we have the pleasure of hosting the DJ Del Amico from Essaouira, Morocco.

Our guest has put together a beautiful organic
downtempo and afro house set Inspired by ethnic and hypnotic spiritual sounds.

We invite you to strap in for an inspired sonic journey and we thank you for tuning in!

Much love!

Tracklist:
1. @jean-vayat- Sama (Intro Mix)
2. @darko-de-jan-music - Zora (Original Mix)
3.Darko De Jan - Budenje (Original Mix)
4.Darko De Jan - La Beauté De La Vie (Original Mix)
5. @teklix - The Sun Dance (Original Mix) 
6. @anturage & @samvel-episkoposyan — Evolving Flow (Original Mix) 
7. @alexanderalar, Indie Elephant — Jericho (Anturage & @alexey-union Remix)
8. Anturage, Jon.K — Losing (Original Mix) 
9. Anturage & Alexey Union - I Can't Hide 
10.Alexey Union - Melegim (Original Mix) 
11. @adamhusa & @weamismail - Mirage (@nomadsaleh Remix)
12. @ali_termos - Yaman Hawah (@sound_shapes Remix)

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Hidden Garden Radio #045 by Del Amico

Philipp Eckert aka ECKRT is from Bavaria, Germany, he started mixing music like 4-5 years ago. It was always a big dream putting all his favorite tracks together in one Mix and showing it to his friends. ECKRT went through a lot different music styles over the years. At first he always played Melodic Techno and Techhouse, changed to Downtempo later till he fell in love with Deephouse, that is his current favorite. The sound of piano and violin is pure heaven for him. At this point you can escape the everyday life and just vibing with your tune. He's working on some new downtempo stuff too again. So he has never committed his self to a special kinda style of music because he love it all. But Deephouse is truly one of his all time favs.

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Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series,

On this edition we welcome Anna Aloka (@anna_aloka)

Anna Aloka is a DJ, visual artist, and party organizer from Kyiv, Ukraine. Her sound flows through groovy downtempo, multicultural electronica, and mixes with disco, trip-hop, cumbia & ethnic motifs from all around the world.

She started her career in 2020, but you may already have heard her mixes on such labels as Serafin Audio Imprint, Cosmovision Records, Tchamma Yapu, Octo Records, and more. Summer 2021 she shared festival stages with artists like Monolink, Iorie, Monvol, Da Iguana, Eternal Moment, Riyoon, Kalaha Moon.

She organizes NOVA ERA & MUSES parties, and promotes downtempo culture in Ukraine, giving young DJs and artists the opportunity to showcase themselves.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! 

Follow Anna here: 
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Tracklist:
Euclidean Street (Original) — Niju
Light (DVNIEL Remix) — Gogi
Herhangi — Ta petite vie mélancolique
Christian Hülshoff — Gomorrah
Steppenläufer — Holotrop
Flame of the Pine Cone (Original Mix) — ITAI
Ederlezi (Original Mix) — Ali Termos, Salvo Migliorini
Kromosaur (Original Mix) — Kapoor
Heideschnucken (ele & bīsu remix) — nohym
In The Air Tonight (Hvitling Remix) — Phil Collins
Solea (Planet Caravan Remix) — gázel
Chichovite (Original Mix) — MÖW
Gotham (Kapoor Dark Side Of The Moon Remix) — Ten Walls
Flutter Island (Nada Remix) — apaj
La Maga feat. Ojos de Buda (Original Mix) — Holed Coin
Tight Situation — Luca Musto
Llama — Nea Ducci
Hesperides Garden (Rabih Rizk Remix) — Haris Kate
30'000 feet (Hvitling Remix) — Ilse & Baerg
Corners of my Dreams feat. Ringo Chambre (Rampue Version 5.0 Instrumental) — Niju, Ringo Chambre
Passeri (mytripismytrip Remix) — Solatic
I Care (Original Mix) — AVEM
Dramaton (Original Mix) — Bastinov
Lift Me Up (Mathame Remix) — Moby, Mathame
Wild Like An Animal (Original Mix) — Karoo
Crossroads (Original mix) — Rapossa
Silver Lining (Original Mix) — Nariz (IL)
Silence & Secrets (Frank Wiedemann Version) — WhoMadeWho

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Episode 029 & live recorded set @ radio volt studio in Belgrade, Serbia. YouTube video link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8laY9rImR0&t=5471s

(02:37 - 46:25 @lost_document; 46:25 - 1:27:47 @djreykhan; 00:00 - 02:37, 1:27:47 - 2:19:03 @resilientmusik)

Beat Sound Visions: Lost Document, Rey Khan, Resilient (House Set)

BSV SESSION 029 🇷🇸 LOST DOCUMENT I REY KHAN I RESILIENT

Episode 033 & Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina based Dario Suerte (@dario-suerte), interview below:

BSV: Hello Dario! The concept of these guest mixes is to alternate artists from native speaking area and artists across the planet in order to spread the common “worldwide” vibe. You've been on electronic music scene for a long time. Are you aware that hardly anyone in the Balkans knows about you?
DARIO SUERTE: Hi, and thanks for having me on your show. Yes, it’s been a while since I first started releasing music, but I haven’t really given much thought to the fact that I’m basically anonymous in the Balkans concerning the whole electronic music scene. I guess I’m kind of a quiet guy, not really active on social media so it’s quite easy to go under the radar that way, but I can’t really say that it’s a good thing because you really need to be pushy to leave your mark in this line of work. Perhaps my approach to music is different because I don’t consider this work at all. It’s all about your inner-self, your emotions, state of mind, hopes and dreams, it’s part of who you are and not what you do. I did a couple of ex-yu remixes recently and posted them on youtube and got a really positive feedback. So I guess my Balkan fanbase is just starting to grow.

BSV: Please describe the feeling when you rendered your first track and when was that?
DARIO SUERTE: Like I said, it’s been quite a while since I started experimenting with music, but my first official release was back in 2008 under the alias Effective Thief. Being accepted to your first label and having your track released to the world is a unique experience, like the first time when you score a goal as a kid, or graduate from high school. It’s definitely a milestone in a musicians life.

BSV: Favorite effect? Is that filter?
DARIO SUERTE: This is a tough question. It really depends on the mood and genre of the track, but if I were to pick something out of the effects bundle I’d definitely say reverb and delay. There’s just some mystical feeling to the synth or drum you play when you add some of these two effects to them.

BSV: You were quite productive in last few months. Inspiration comes from?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, I’ve had maybe 5 or 6 releases in the last couple of months. I mostly draw my inspiration from introspection. I enjoy daydreaming, deep conversations over wine, losing myself in music, nature, and having a positive outlook on life, so I guess I can say that I’m content with myself and my life in general. I tend to see beauty in everything and everything is inspirational to me…

BSV: How was this mix recorded?
DARIO SUERTE: During my previous years of DJ-ing I’ve experimented with various genres and styles of electronic music, but honestly I’ve always been loyal to the deeper sides of house music. So, I usually spend some of my free time to search for underground deep tech house, minimal, and deep tech tunes and do a mix session at home.

BSV: So, emotions guide you in production and mixing?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, it’s a way of expressing my inner-self and parts of my mind and soul I can’t express with words and actions. It’s like peeking through a window and having a look at the hidden side of me.

BSV: Upcoming “Bliss” release is scheduled for @beatsoundvisions. Why BSV and where did you find us?
DARIO SUERTE: I’ve ran across your music online and had the impression that “Bliss” might work for your label just right. This is the second time I’m having my music released for a Serbian label and I’m really excited about the fact that more people in the Balkans might hear it. Fingers crossed!

BSV SESSION 033 🇧🇦 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Episode 034 & Pisa, Italy based Roberto Bartolini (@roberto-bartolini), interview below:

BSV: Hi Roberto! As listeners, we can assume that you are a very experienced DJ. Is that true?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Hi, thanks for hosting me in the BSV series, I am very happy! I don't know if I can say I have a great experience, for sure I have a solid base. I started mixing when I was sixteen, seventeen years old with Technics sl-1200 turntables and after a short time I started working as a DJ in clubs in the middle of the Adriatic coast having been born in San Benedetto del Tronto. I followed this path until I started my university studies (quite late). Two years ago during the lockdown period due to the Covid pandemia I bought a professional console, headphones, two speakers and USB sticks. And here I am!

BSV: Your transitions are just perfect. Tell us more about M series on SoundCloud.
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Thanks so much for your appreciation on my transitions. The "M" in my series on Soundcloud stands for Master. When I was working in discos in the 80s/early 90s, it was common - and I did too - to duplicate a master magnetic tape with a Teac double cassette recorder for those who requested it. I used to call the matrix tapes "Master", as I do now keeping the initial... I have just passed 50 sets of my series, normally I release every two weeks on Thursday nights. I use the decks, mixer, equalizer and synchro (when it works) to mix without any other effect. I must say that technology today helps for many things. Seeing the track allows me to design an hour-long set in a very short time, I can pin down in some sort of language how the mixes should be done, this allows me to have myself an experience as a listener: the vinyl record is a black object, the possible attachment points are not actually visible, you have to know where they are and you have to count the beats of the musical turn which, depending on the genre, may not be too easy to remember; and finally also to know so much about the mixes to perform that once the master tape is produced I can no longer listen to it... and then the possibility of making some mistakes is always around the corner.

BSV: Lyrics come through your tapes. You are a VOX superfan?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Well yes, I like the voice as an instrument, not all, but for example the penultimate track in this session is sung by Lauren L'aimant, who has a very nice voice, I am amazed how such an emotional track can be produced with just a few notes and a single voice.

BSV: It’s not hard to notice that your covers are quite interesting. Are you a graphic designer?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not a graphic designer. Initially I was looking for the cover images simply by association, starting from the favorite track of the set, I searched images using google by continuing to follow links in a sort of situationist drift until I found the right image for me at that moment. From a certain point onwards, in order to give a stylistic continuity to the images, I started to choose the covers from an modern art site, choosing emerging authors in general but also some established ones.

BSV: Have you ever thought about going into music production?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I do not think I have the ability. In my opinion to make music, although electronic music, you must have a minimal musical background.

BSV: In situation where you have to choose, would you rather pick progressive or deep house sound?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: I prefer [Melodic] Deep House, especially with very low sounds and slightly disturbing low frequencies, the third to last track (@bakkalive) is an example of this type of sound.

BSV: Where can we hear your mixes in live. Are you a resident of a club?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not. Hopefully one day, I am only 56, it's never too late.... <3

BSV SESSION 034 🇮🇹 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Black Box - Ride On Time (Resilient Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Eduardo Drumn (@eduardodrumn) from Caxias do Sul, Brazil with episode 036. Interview below: 

BSV: Olá Eduardo! This is your 2nd mixtape here. Do you feel privileged? 
EDUARDO DRUMN: Hello, thank you for the second invitation, yes I feel privileged for this second mixtape, and to bring my music to you.

BSV: Any big changes in your artist life in this period of 20 episodes?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Recognition in some countries where the label has a lot of impact, it served the country of origin, I had a lot of listeners from there.

BSV: You are the owner of a record label @demonotthx. Do these operational tasks take up a lot of your time?
EDUARDO DRUMN: At the moment I'm managing to reconcile production, study, mixing and mastering and management of the label.

BSV: With this session you shared your upcoming track that is scheduled for March. Are you ready for the spring?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Ah yes, this track is really cool, just like me, I hope all listeners on the label enjoy it.

BSV: Material have already been tested and it seems that people love the vibe. Does it mean a lot to you when you hear something like this when it comes to your further creative work?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Yes, I love it when people message me about it, sending videos of the tracks, and I reply to everyone 🙂

BSV: Are you considering the possibility of expanding the base of artists who would publish for your label?
EDUARDO DRUMN: I'm always listening to what they send, some things I listen to a lot to see if it fits the label.

BSV: Big thanks for taking active role in our story! After “Mariposa” and BSV15 your next release is even better & that is hard to imagine.
EDUARDO DRUMN: Thanks for another vote of confidence, and we don't stop there, soon you'll see more news lol, thanks for taking my sound to Serbia!

BSV SESSION 036 🇧🇷 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Dance & Night Club · Kapucínské náměstí 6, Brno, Czech Republic

Resilient @ pul.pit Brno 2023 - 01 - 28

Episode 048 & Berlin, Germany based DJ Motion (@motion_dj), interview below:

BSV: Hello Hennadii! How are you? How was your day?
DJ MOTION: Hi! I’m in such a great mood today! It’s sunny in Berlin, which is quite rare!

BSV: Tell us something about your roots. Where are you from and how did you get into electronic music?
DJ MOTION: I am originally from Ukraine and have been passionate about music since childhood. In 2007, I embarked on my journey as a DJ. My tastes have evolved several times - from the Minimal and Electro of those times to modern Afro House, Melodic House, and Downtempo. But one thing has always remained unchanged - my place behind the decks. It’s a kind of drug, albeit a legal one, but just as hard to give up.

BSV: About your mixing routine, how do you get all of these smooth transitions?  Do you practice a lot?
DJ MOTION: I think it’s like learning to ride a bike. Once you’ve learned, it’s impossible to forget. But you’re right - there’s always room to grow. You need to practice and improve. A lot depends on what kind of DJ you are. If you’re an underground DJ, you’ll never bother with scratching, word play, tone play, and all that. But in any case, you should at least have a general understanding and try different mixing techniques for self-development. I believe the main secret isn’t even in practice, but in track selection and sorting by key - this is the key to a great mix.

BSV: We notice that you are currently in a “progressive” state of mind and we want to know more about your evolving process of changing musical genres.
DJ MOTION: Thank you for an interesting question. I think that tastes change with age. At first, you try to follow general trends, discovering more and more new things around you. But only with time and experience do you come to understand what your soul truly desires. I believe this is the main reason why DJs change the genres they work with.

BSV: You are a Berlin based artist. Is it easier for you to get some gigs and to play music to the “right” people?
DJ MOTION: I don’t think the number of gigs depends on the city you’re in. Rather, it depends on how many connections you have in that city, especially in the club scene. Without them, getting behind the decks at a venue is quite a challenge. Nevertheless, despite my relatively short time here, I have already gotten to know the local club culture and had the opportunity to perform several times for the right people you’re talking about. I continue working on integrating into the local club scene. And those who work toward a goal always achieve results. That’s why I’m confident in the success of what I’ve started.

BSV: Your favorite track/artist at the moment?
DJ MOTION: Unfortunately, I can’t give you a definitive answer to this question because I don’t have one favorite track or one favorite artist. I listen to a lot of music, so it’s impossible for me to choose just one and call it the main one. I think you understand me.

BSV: Are you familiar with some DAW?
DJ MOTION: Yes, during my practice, I had the chance to work with Logic Pro and Ableton Live. I think these are some of the most popular software programs in the DJing sphere, but I feel they are more suited for sound producers, and I don’t consider myself one - at least not yet. I do plan to dive into this new and exciting world for myself, but that will be a completely different story.

BSV SESSION 048 🇺🇦 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

049 & Belgrade, Serbia based @lost_document with a very special mixtape that contains only BSV tracks. His fav @beatsoundvisions picks during our first 5 years of vibing. Even more interesting interview below:

BSV: Hello Milan! Thanks for your super creative submission! How are you today?
LOST DOCUMENT: Hello Marko, Thank you for having me once again. I'm great and excited to share this special mix with all of you.

BSV: Favorite BSV track?
LOST DOCUMENT: Definitely @der-dienstleister - Monochrome, although there are many good tracks.

BSV: Favorite BSV remix?
LOST DOCUMENT: So far, Groovy Soul @hiastuk Remix

BSV: Favorite BSV cover art?
LOST DOCUMENT: The art for my first release "Mad World" BSV07.

BSV: Favorite BSV mixtape?
LOST DOCUMENT: It's hard to choose one of many great mixes, but let it be mix by our friend @drumsta.

BSV: Favorite BSV interview?
LOST DOCUMENT: Rather not to choose a favorite one, but to notice that every interview brings a different vibe and view on music creation and production, which is a great thing.

BSV: Any upcoming projects?
LOST DOCUMENT: There is an upcoming release for BSV, and a few l plan to release till the end of this year. We'll hear more in the near future.

BSV SESSION 049 🇷🇸 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

050 & Balneário Camboriú, Brazil based Dalkio (@dalkiodj) -> mixtape full of originals. Interview below:

BSV: Hey buddy, how is the rhythm of your day playing so far?
DALKIO: Pretty hectic, to be honest. But it’s that good kind of hustle, you know… Between the studio, a few meetings, and a strong coffee in the afternoon. When there’s music involved, everything just flows better.

BSV: A few of our upcoming releases will carry your name as the composer - Marlon Dalavechia. Feels exciting, doesn’t it?       
DALKIO: Definitely! It’s really rewarding to see my name on something I truly believe in and built with care. I’ve always had a personal connection with every sound I create, so seeing it out there is a unique feeling.

BSV: Tell us more about your connection with Eduardo Drumn. Are you often together in the studio?
DALKIO: Yes! Edu is like a brother. We connect really well both musically and personally. We have a similar vibe in the studio and a lot of mutual respect for each other’s creative space, so good things always happen when we work together.

BSV: Is there some kind of introspection when it comes to your production? We are just curious… 😉
DALKIO: Absolutely. Producing is almost like a therapy for me. A lot of times I start a track just trying to express something I can’t even explain. And during the process, I end up understanding more about myself.

BSV: Do you have idols or a referent sound that you always wanted to merge into your wavs?    
DALKIO: So many! I listen to all kinds of music, but I’ve always had a thing for artists like Four Tet, Bonobo, and more recently, Âme. I really love that mix of organic textures with electronic beats. I try to bring a bit of that into my own sound.

BSV: If you can describe one of your days without music in it, what kind of day would that be?
DALKIO: Kind of gray, to be honest. I think music is in everything I do, even when I don’t notice it. A day without music would be too quiet, maybe too introspective. I’d probably end up putting on a soundtrack at some point, even if just in my headphones.

BSV: What’s the story behind your artist name?
DALKIO: It’s a play on my last name, Dalavechia, mixed with a kind of futuristic vibe I’ve always liked. I wanted something that sounds electronic but still has a unique identity. Dalkio came naturally after a few weird attempts.

BSV SESSION 050 🇧🇷 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

051 & Zagreb born, Berlin based Thian (@thian-dj-producer) with a 100% vinyl mixtape. Interview below:

BSV: Hello Srdjan! We first crossed paths almost ten years ago during a remix competition for one of your releases. Looking back now, how do you reflect on that moment and the journey since then?       
THIAN: It has certainly been a long journey. In the meantime, I became a father, and many aspects of my life changed. Musically, however, I remained very active. I worked on numerous projects, performed at gigs, released music, and collaborated with different artists. At that time, I had already been involved in music for more than 15 years, with a primary focus on DJ-ing. Parallel to this, I co-founded a record label - @insteadrec together with my friend Carsten aka @thane-percu. Through the label, we had the opportunity to collaborate with many artists, including yourself. I was also having my resident night - Thian & Friends at various locations, and was actively involved with the Berlin collective Synthesis, where we organized projects and events and produced remixes for some of the most respected names in the scene, such as @samuel-l-session and @funkdvoid. In addition, I worked on an official remix for @dave-the-drummer for another German label, which will soon be out. Looking back, I never would have imagined things would progress as far as they have.

BSV: We’ve heard that, once upon a time, you were a passionate skateboarder. How has that experience shaped or influenced your path in electronic music?
THIAN: I essentially grew up as a skateboarder. Instead of spending time at home, we gathered at Mimara, a well-known spot in Zagreb. Skateboarding was never just a sport, it was a lifestyle, a community, and a way of seeing the world. We traveled to neighboring countries for contests and explored different skateparks as teenagers. Skateboarding taught me a DIY approach to life, and that mindset continues to help me today, especially when I was organizing my first parties, where improvisation was often necessary. Many skateboarders eventually move into creative fields such as music and visual arts. My first release was with Ishek, a drummer and a friend from my skateboarding days. When you dedicate yourself so deeply to something while growing up, it becomes an inseparable part of who you are.

BSV: Is it true that back in the days, you had to disassemble a gramophone, piece by piece, at the border in order to carry it across?
THIAN: That’s absolutely true. When I was growing up in Croatia, the EU was much smaller, and my country wasn’t yet a member. To get better prices on vinyl records and music equipment, we often traveled to Germany or Austria and smuggled things back home. I usually hid items under the front seats and did my best to look confident when crossing the border, especially if officers asked if I had anything to declare. Luckily, I never got caught, thanks to my “acting skills,” I guess.

BSV: A lot of experience behind you. Tell us a little bit more about your early beginnings in DJ-ing. 
THIAN: My DJ career began when my skateboarding journey came to an end. Around 1994, after competing in a contest in Budapest, I returned to Croatia feeling disappointed by how far behind our skateboarding scene was compared to theirs. That loss of motivation coincided with my growing passion for music. Even while skateboarding, a few of us had tried forming a band and held some jam sessions, though nothing serious came of it. Around that same time, a major rave called Future Shock took place in Zagreb. FULL INTERVIEW -> https://www.thian.org/bsv-session-051/

BSV SESSION 051 🇭🇷 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

052 & Istanbul, Turkey based Mert Batigün (@mertbatigunmusic). Interview below:

BSV: Hello Mert! Hope you are all good. How is your day going so far?     
MERT BATIGÜN: Hi there. Lately, most of my days are spent organizing my music archive, listening to promos, playing music at the club, and working out.

BSV: I was introduced to your music in 2015 while listening to your very first release for our common label. I really liked your vibe with the “Fellings” track. What’s your perspective on it, a decade later?       
MERT BATIGÜN: While producing the track “Feelings,” I was going through a period where I was struggling and feeling lonely within the music industry. I still play this track at the end of my sets from time to time.

BSV: Is there some kind of connection between your running discipline and your music journey? We are just curious.    
MERT BATIGÜN: I started running purely to clear my mind. It also positively affected my production. I’d call it a free doping for mental health, and I recommend it to everyone.

BSV: During weekends, you are busy performing in clubs of Istanbul. How would you describe the energy and character of the local crowd?        
MERT BATIGÜN: Most of the people who go out in Istanbul are very knowledgeable about music. They can really have certain expectations. While playing, you definitely need to watch the crowd. Most of the time, we steer the flow of the night together with the audience, which makes it both enjoyable and exciting.

BSV: Just like your first release, a special combination of techno and deep house, perfectly blended. Is that your scope of work?          
MERT BATIGÜN: Lately, indie sounds have become trendy again. I’m blending disco and indie dance styles. And of course, the night always continues with techno 🙂

BSV: Fav artist at the moment?
MERT BATIGÜN: Dixon

BSV: Fav track at the moment?
MERT BATIGÜN: Tiga - Overtime

BSV SESSION 052 🇹🇷 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Journey Series!

On this edition we welcome @12imhaus

They are part of the Kollektiv Fuchsbau & Journey to Tarab , and have played major festivals in Germany & Austria and more. They shared decks with the likes of Acid Pauli, Stephan Bodzin and many more. 

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as i did!

Follow Käpt'n 12 & Düsentrieb here:
https://soundcloud.com/12imhaus
https://www.facebook.com/Kaeptn12Duesentrieb
https://www.facebook.com/kollektivfuchsbau
soundcloud.com/journeytotarab
https://soundcloud.com/kollektivfuchsbau

Magical Download

Käpt'n 12 & Düsentrieb [Journey Series]

Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful.
L.R. Knost

stealing beauty

This chapter of our existence feels like entering an unknown dimension.

Standing still, yet everything moving at the speed of light.

Connected more than ever, yet a digital solitude made of hertz and pixels.

Traveling from an abstract uncertainty towards a beam of hope and togetherness, I trust that this period of humanity will bring the change we need to be more united.

Forever grateful that music brought us together, here & now. 
 
Thank you for listening & I hope you'll resonate.  

Recorded with love,

Kora
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Tracklist here: www.koramusique.com/passage
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Can we stay in touch here:
www.koramusique.com/stayintheloop
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Photograph taken at Namur Metro Station in Montréal

passage.

Tracklist!

p a s s a g e

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Podcast Series!

We are kicking off 2021 with an old friend of ours: Valeron

Generally recognized as the top DJ on the island of Mykonos, Valeron is definitely one of the longest standing and most omnipresent figures of the ever-shifting local music scene.

Soon after relocating to Mykonos, he became a producer releasing tracks that helped register his name in the Deep House and Electronic genre. This carried him through to becoming a founder of the Bercana Music label and releasing 2 personal albums already “Amare” & ‘’Aigaio’’. Valeron’s albums introduce a unique combination of traditional Greek instruments and Electronic beats.

Every Saturday at Scorpios Mykonos Valeron leads ‘’Scorpios World’’ where he performs live alongside Greek musicians of instruments such as the clarinet, violin, Ney,Bouzouki, Saz, Oud,Santur and many more. With lots of originals and remixes that had climb on top of Beatport charts, on May 2019 he will release his third personal album.

I hope you have enjoyed this episode as much as I did!

Cover design by Orhan Ata 

https://www.instagram.com/ata.orhan

Follow Valeron:
https://soundcloud.com/valeron
https://soundcloud.com/bercana
www.facebook.com/valeronofficial
www.instagram.com/valeron_music

Valeron [Journey Series] [2]

Welcome back to the Magician On Duty Podcast Series!

On this month's edition we welcome HOVR

HOVR is a producer and DJ from Berlin. Raised by a cellist alongside the piano and other instruments, it was only a question of time until he became a professional music producer. He quickly established himself in Berlin's colorful scene and started tours around the world that are showcasing his unique, genre-bending groove. 

Closing HOVRs set is "Radioactive", which is part of a very beautiful upcoming release. 

This episode was premiered in full by @kunststaubfm . Thank you for your support!

I hope you are enjoying this episode as much as I did!

Follow HOVR here:
https://soundcloud.com/hovrmusic
https://www.instagram.com/hovrmusic
https://www.facebook.com/hovrmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OKJ15Et50JhoX1zbf0Cdz

Cover design by Orhan Ata
https://www.instagram.com/ata.orhan

HOVR [Journey Series]

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Bandcamp 
https://djresilientmusik.bandcamp.com
Bookings / Info / Remix Requests
>-<> djresilientmusik@gmail.com 

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Resilient is a DJ, producer, and the visionary force behind @beatsoundvisions, a label devoted to championing true artistry in a world oversaturated with noise. His journey is not one of overnight hype, but of slow-burning evolution, crafted through countless mixing hours and deep connections with worldwide fellow artists. Spiritually adopted by the world, Marko Radovanovic aka Resilient didn’t choose a flashy stage name. The name found him. Because that’s what he is. A survivor, protector of the real ones. A deep soul who translates life’s highs and lows into sound frequencies. Before all of that, there was just a kid with an accordion trying to catch the melody of a "Lonely" song by the German rapper “Nana”. Nothing else, just a feeling. With over a hundred releases to his name, Resilient is not just an artist, he’s a storyteller through the rhythm. He has released on and collaborated with different labels: Deeplomatic Recordings (London); Deep Clicks (Spain); Electric Eden Records; Berlin-based Instead Recordings; Deep House Craft (South Africa); Hamburg-based Neele Records; Munich-based Karmaloft Music, Affect Recordings & Affekt Reaktion; Warrior City Records (Brazil); Soviett Records (Russia); SMR Underground (Italy) and many more. You don’t just listen to his tracks, you live in them. Bold synths, incredibly characterful vocals, groovy bass lines… It’s the kind of music that makes you close your eyes in the middle of a crowd and remember something you didn’t know you’d forgotten. His live sets are emotional marathons. When he plays, he plays long. Not just sets, but journeys. Settle in, let go, and you’ll understand. This is not music for the masses. He doesn’t play for algorithms, he plays for souls. The kind of selector who knows exactly when to hold back and exactly when to let go. A pivotal journey to Ibiza, and one soul-stirring gaze at Es Vedrà, set his compass toward a sound driven by connection, transformation, and truth. Resilient’s sound lives in the deeper layers of electronic music. Rich in texture and always evolving. His productions defy formula, embracing non-standard arrangements and mystical atmospheres that draw the listener inward. There are new releases on the horizon. Special mixtapes for your summer. And the next chapter of his sonic journey is already being written, in silence. But wherever you find him, behind the decks, in your playlists, or somewhere deep in your heart space, you’ll know. You’ll feel it. Resilient is in the house!