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art:cast °181 | Sweater

Some artists operate like architects, carefully drawing up blueprints before placing the first brick. Others, like Philadelphia’s Sweater, move more like alchemists—turning sweat, soul, and musical memories into something raw yet refined, something lush yet unflinchingly grounded. His productions are like dimly lit street corners where Jazz-trained fingers meet the restless pulse of underground club culture. There’s warmth in his grooves, but also a sharp edge, a knowing nod to a city that has raised some of the most forward-thinking musicians across HipHop, Soul, and Electronic Music alike.

Having spent his formative years steeped in the Jazz and R&B-soaked history of Philly, and later cutting his teeth at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York, Sweater crafts music that breathes with lived experience. His beats carry the ghost of smoky basement jam sessions, his basslines throb with the after-hours energy of a city that never quite sleeps, and his melodies often feel like they’ve been lifted straight from a half-remembered dream. With releases on labels like Pearled Records, Secret Society Chile, and the ever-patient Blkmarket Music (where his much-anticipated "Contact in the Zone EP" is finally about to surface), his sound moves fluidly between Breakbeat, Techno, and Deep, Hypnotic House.

But Sweater is more than just a producer shaping the musical landscape—he's an essential thread in the very fabric of Philly’s underground. Whether behind the bar slinging cocktails at a packed-out spot during an Eagles playoff run, curating gems at Impressions Philly record shop, or dropping unreleased heaters in a DJ set, he’s constantly immersed in music, living and breathing the culture that fuels his craft. His upcoming ventures include launching Sauna Records, a label where his vault of unreleased material will finally see the light of day, and continuing to sharpen his signature style—emotive, groove-driven, and always with a touch of grit.

In this interview, Sweater sits down with Torture the Artist to discuss Philly’s unsung electronic scene, the winding path that led him to underground dance music, his approach to production, and why the best tool a producer can have might just be the delete button. So pour yourself a stiff drink, listen to Lucas' art:cast, and step into the mind of one of Philadelphia’s finest. Just one questions remains:  Who really owns his favorite hoodie?

Read the full interview: https://torturetheartist.net/2025/03/18/interview-artcast-181-sweater

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Sweater: @sweaterdjphilly // https://www.instagram.com/sweater.dj

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art:cast °181 | Sweater

Interview

Ep. 27 of the All Blak Podcast Series
Featuring @loxxe

Welcoming a new Canadian artist in 2025 for the latest episode of the Podcast series and some upcoming releases with her unique style! Loxxe always strives for a deep emotional nostalgic connection with the dance floor drawing inspiration from retro gaming culture in her selections and productions. Keep an eye out for more from Loxxe in 2025.

Podcast Ep.27 - Loxxe

PRE-ORDER: https://www.outsidein-distribution.com/release/1745355865/gnmr-and-justin-pakzad-and-eversines-and-oscillator-man-ody001-or-odysea-(ody001)

Coming fresh from the Caparica coast just south of Lisbon, Penelope’s label oDYSea debuts with this four-track VA of oceanic rollers. GNRM’s ‘Zen’ establishes the wavey mood with a splash of classic Soca vocals, while Pakzad takes things even deeper and drippier with ‘I Could Never Imagine’. Eversines brings us bleep n bass on ‘Randomized Controlled Trial’ before the mysterious Oscillator Man’s ‘Turning The Mix Up A Bit’ closes out the EP on a ravey acid high.

GNMR, Pakzad, Eversines, Oscillator Man - ODY001 / ODY001

Ultra Violets captures a moment of deep connection between artists, crews, and communities across the West Coast and beyond. 

Seven tracks from voices we’ve grown with from Seattle basements to desert tents, FM airwaves to long drives down the coast. Each piece carries traces of the floors we’ve danced on and the sound we’re shaping together. These aren’t just submissions, but contributions built in bedrooms, studios, and shared sessions by artists who believe in rhythm and time.

Featuring: Bunny Ross · Ana-Lucid · Eliogold · Sojourn · Eddie Lv · Quarterdef · Temenon · Big Red Button

From polyrhythmic minimal to dubby rollers, off-grid psychedelia to deep percussive swings — this is dance music made by those who live it, for those who listen closely.

Ultra Violets 1 is a thank-you to our region and a flag planted for what comes next. Thanks for being here.

Tracklist

Quarterdef & Temenon - Emahoy
Eddie Lv - Main Street
Big Red Button - Bumblesteeze
Bunny Ross - Dios Dance
Ana-Lucid - Reclaim
Sojourn - Paper Paradise
Eliogold - Pink Star Treks

Out June 13th on Restless Planet

Ultra Violets

[RP:008] V.A. - Ultra Violets [Snippets]

Step into BassLands — a new sonic territory carved out by UNS Records and DoubleTrouble. Born at the intersection of deep rhythms and raw emotion, this monthly journey premieres with a powerful set from Andu Simion — a boundary-pushing artist known for his textured grooves and hypnotic flow.

Aiming every first Friday of the month, BassLands isn’t just a podcast — it’s a ritual. A space to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with the underground pulse.

Welcome to the first descent into the lands of bass.
Let it move you.

linktr.ee/andusimion
https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleTroubleYC
YT version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em3sKEiRwpI

BassLands (by UNS and Double Trouble) - Ep.1 - Andu Simion

Following his debut solo EP as Dilly Bombastik, Dragoș Ilici returns to Tonomat with his first release under his own name — Mercy EP, a four-track trip that captures the evolving depth and character of his sound.

On the A-side, “Rammer” kicks things off with a raw, percussive Detroit-inspired techno workout, anchored by a heavy sub and hypnotic drive. It's followed by the title track “Mercy” — a lo-fi, emotive exploration textured with warmth and grit, drawing influence from Cristian Vogel and Cari Lekebusch.

Flipping over to the B-side, “Chaga” dives into deeper territory — a meditative blend of trance-laced techno, nodding to the sonic signatures of Dustin Zahn and Mike Parker, and weaving in fragments of Tchaikovsky’s Hymn of the Cherubim for a haunting, timeless effect. Closing the EP, fellow Romanian producer ardb (Bogdan Ardeleanu) reworks “Chaga” into a stripped-back, rolling techno/trance tool — expansive, breaky, and primed for late-night floors with its stretched-out breakdown and sense of spatial vastness.

An EP crafted for introspective moments and peak-time pulses alike — Mercy marks a bold step forward for Dragoș Ilici.

Release date: July 10th 2025 on all platforms

A1, A2, B1 written & produced by Dragoș Ilici between 2022 and 2023. 
A1, A2, B1 mixed by Dragoș Ilici & Cristian Munteanu.
B2 remix and additional production by Bogdan Ardeleanu.
Mastered by Justin Drake at The Bakehouse Studio.
Distributed by One Eye Witness.

Dragoș Ilici - Mercy EP (TONOMAT003) incl ardb remix

The next addition on the Futurewaves series is the super talented musician Shcaa who gives us a proof of his rare gift for sculpting sound into pure feeling. With delicate precision, he weaves ambient textures turning atmosphere into art. 

Follow Shcaa
https://soundcloud.com/shcaa
https://www.instagram.com/shcaas

FUTUREWAVES | Shcaa

Girls Dancing To The Moonlight

Label: Big Trouble Records
Artist: Andre Zimmer
Format: Digital + Vinyl
Cat. Number: BT020
Release Title: Saved My Life EP (Remixes)
Support it: https://bigtroublerecords.bandcamp.com/merch

Andre Zimmer:
https://soundcloud.com/andrezimmermusic
https://www.instagram.com/andrezimmer_/
https://bigtroublerecords.bandcamp.com/album/saved-my-life-ep-remixes

Big Trouble Records:
https://soundcloud.com/bigtroublerecords
https://www.instagram.com/iminbigbigtrouble/

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House Six :
https://soundcloud.com/house-six
https://fb.me/HouseSix.yt
https://instagr.am/housesix_
https://spoti.fi/3pHAj7J
housesixyt@gmail.com


PREMIERE: Andre Zimmer - The Quest (Andre Zimmer's Power Piano Mix)

John from Ohio wears many hats. Vinyl collector, party curator, sound system enthusiast, plant daddy, the list goes on. JFO for short, is responsible for many prominent parties in the city of Cleveland under the promotional guise RED FLR and is the driving force behind Headspace. 

Hosting and sharing the decks with many leading artists and rising talents such as Taimur, Omar, Chklte, Sweater, Delano Smith, Unai Trotti, Raphael Carrau, Gabbs, Kurilo and so on. JFO’s passion for music and sound shine through his carefully curated all vinyl sets and parties, not bound by genre, but by good music. It’s about the right track at the right moment—as they say.

JFO is an experienced technician, groove-binding masterful gems to newborn energy in every set. Constantly curating a fresh sound for his bag, ensuring a special experience on the dance floor.

We hope you enjoy this journey as much as we do. ❤️

Hand Selected Mix Series 003: JFO

Underwater

August 17 - Seattle Sunset Lovers Vol. 3 — Restless Planet Rooftop Series (Seattle)

Founded by Bunny Ross, Interwave Surfer, and Sojiourn, and Restless Planet is dedicated to sourcing and promoting captivating music from both local and international communities. With a commitment to fostering timeless creativity, they’ve connected the PNW’s dance scene with global underground hubs through high-quality releases and memorable parties. 

Releases include Adam Collins, Harrison BDP and other renowned names along with our label and west coast staples. 

Our event collaborations include renowned artists like Baltra, Mihai Popoviciu, Anthony Naples, Jay Tripwire, Lis Sarroca, Bizarre Trax, and more.

[RP:008] V.A. - Ultra Violets [Snippets]

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