Spring in Russia is a very special season. Survived the winter. With a heart open we synchronise with awakening of nature. New energy, new beginnings.  It's time to dance, it's time to shine.

Made with love and groove. Have a nice sound trip! 

Moscow, April 2021
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Time To Shine

This mix is dedicated to my dear sister, Sarah. A lot of the same tracks I just recorded were played at an intimate get-together at her place over the weekend. It was one of the first times I REALLY felt the energies and love being exchanged throughout our tiny dance floor. A lot of "Oohs, Aahs, Wowws, Ouffs" were being ping ponged, and all the love and groove fueled me to go for a few hours. 

After being in attendance in front of my favorite DJ's this past month. I couldn't help but wonder what goes on in THEIR heads. Everything, for the most part, sounds so effortless and smooth. I read a couple Acid Pauli interviews, and his answers to some of the questions hit home. He was asked what goes into his preparation for a DJ set, and what goes on in his head while he's playing and mixing records. He made a great analogy of how he's like a bus driver. He's responsible to get the party/dancers safely from point A to point B, and without too much turbulence. It doesn't really matter how you get there, as long as you get them to their destination safe, and they have fun along the way. He also said  his best performances are when he's in a meditative zen state. The tracks literally pick themselves and you feel in the zone. 

This was happening a lot on Saturday. A lot of the "Oohs and ahhs" I was hearing were coming from Sarah's cute voice. This mix was originally going to be dedicated to her sister Raquel as a duo dedication, (its 2 hours instead of 1 for a reason) but I would be selling Raq short if I dedicated this to her too. I promise yours is coming soon, Raq. It's going to be totally your style of music too lol. Plus, Sarah came up to me while I was in deep and goes,  "Who do you think you are huh? You think you're better than Digweed bro??" That made me chuckle hard and boosted me. So, you win Serraaaaa!

One more important realization was had after recording Sarah's mix last night. Taking Acid Pauli's bus driver analogy, a mix can also be like making a really good salad. I had all the same ingredients (the same tracks) on Saturday, but they sound totally different now that I made a new mix with them. Sometimes putting too much dressing or seasoning can make the salad taste completely different. It just goes to show that the energy, love, and fun that was being shared Saturday night helped me make for a REALLY good, tasty, and mean salad. Nonetheless, I'm still proud of the dish I served last night. A LOT of important lessons were learned. 

We went on IG live last night, and right as I started Talin says, "Holy shit, DJ TENNIS is watching!".... BRO, WHAT? lmao talk about being in your head right from the start. It might have been one of those accidental, finger-slipping, live entrances. It made me shit my pants regardless. 

One last thing: I learned I'll never press play on anything I don't like. I've been doing tons of homework trying to find good records. It takes hours of digging to find only one good track, but when you do, it's like striking gold. The excitement to play it for my friends/fam, and to see their happy reactions is what it's all about. All the gold was for you that night, Sarah! I love you! and I love the rest of you too! Thank you for lending me your ears and eyes. Hope you enjoy!

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HAPPINESS

Pink City Beats

DJ SQUAL @ DPH#24 2022

First time playing vinyl out, at the Studio Collective Showcase in SF. A beautiful evening of live music and a wonderful younger community of musicians and enthusiasts gathered to listen and dance. An ice breaker for me for sure, it was nice to feel nervous! Greatful to Tösh for the opportunity to play.

Tracklist with notes on where I found each of these below. With all music, but particularly vinyl, the act of discovery is such a beautiful part of the process, so thought id share these stories. 

(00:00) David Mayer, Nico Stojan - Fling [Ouie] 

- Nico Stojan and Acid Pauli (Martin) run one of my favorite labels, Ouie. I've had the opportunity to drop in Berlin with Nico a few times and he's kindly sent me home with some of their records over the years. This is a collaboration between Nico and David Mayer. David has also released twice with them previously in 2018 and 2019 and all of this music is excellent. 

(07:40) &ME, Rampa & Adam Port - Confusion (feat. Ali Love) [Keinemusik] 

- Send Return doesn't really need an introduction, particularly given the popularity of this Keinemusik release. I bought the record after a conversation with Ry X over dinner about his work with them on Feeling. 

(12:25) AtJazz - For Real (Versions Remix) [Innervisions] 

- Found this buried in a returns bin at Vinyl Dreams in SF. Surpised to find innervisions there, first time. 2006 release, played the vinyl only versions remix. 

(17:50) Peter (The Drifter edit) Nils Frahm [Philomena] 

- I found out about Philomena after chasing a track that I heard Dixon play at our second Further Future event: Un by Patrick Bishop, remixed by Tuff City Kids. Searching for it led me to Philomena, a sublabel of Innervisions created to release some of their favorites vinyl only across 14 records. I've been slowly chasing them down used over the past few years and finally completed the set last year. 

(23:25) Isolée - Favouride [Pampa Records] 

- Berlin digging at Spacehall with John Dill on our way to Sacred Ground.

(27:15) Mass Digital - Rain in June [All Day I Dream] 

- I find myself generally quite picky about ADID releases, and while I play a lot of Lee's labels music digitally, I hadn't yet felt compelled to own any vinyl. I was at Vinyl Dreams in SF last year for a quick dig and came across this. Rain in June is a track that Dill and I both love and play regularly.

(32:30) Innelea - Confronted Reality [Afterlife] 

- latest Innelea release from Mary Gone Wild before they closed after ADE this year. I spent an afternoon wandering the city with Darren Smith, and we went to Rush Hour, Red Light, and Mary Gone Wild. Their selection of newer work from labels I love was impressive, and I found myself excitedly picking up stuff I might not have otherwise.

(37:40) Robag Wruhme - No [Kompakt]

- Spacehall in Berlin seemingly had everything ever released on Kompakt in one section, which id never had the chance to see in person. It was fun digging through it all. I've always been a huge Robag fan and this track in particular is fantastic. 

(43:05) Massimiliano Pagliara - To A Faraway Place [Ostgut Ton]

- I first learned about Massimiliano Pagliara via a gift from Lorenz Aschoff, who gave me the Live at Robert Johnson compilation records with Phasing Down the Sea on it. This is newer release on Berghain's label Ostgut Ton. I found it at Mary Gone Wild in Amsterdam recently as well. 

(50:00) Robert Dietz - Swallowing Tubes [Live at Robert Johnson]

- Another gem from Mary Gone Wild and the ADE trip. This track in particular was a challenge to mix well, and I really enjoy experimenting with it. Definitely my favorite from the album. 

(53:25) Map:ache - Love (s.o.s) [Giegling]

- From Rush Hour in AMS, vinyl only new release from Map:ache/Giegling.

(58:55) The Veils - Vicious Traditions (Daniel Bortz edit) [Philomena]

- Back to Philomena for the closer. Daniel Bortz reworking the Veils.

Justin Shaffer - [02] - Studio Collective Vinyl Set - SF Oct 2022

No matter where you are - close your eyes, open your heart and connect with the energy of love. Listen to the sounds, feel the base, and move your body to the rhythm 💙

BASSAUER - Ying & Yang Set 2023

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Our fall begins with The Soul Brothers, bringing some warm Mexican vibes with their delicious Autumn Smash. 
The sounds of The Soul Brothers are influenced by the middle eastern and latin american culture, often a fusion middle eastern instruments and natural sounds of Mexico. 
 
The Mexican duo consisting of Daniel Muñoz and Tomás Encorrada is also behind the label Talavera Records. Besides releases on their own imprint their originals and remixes have been brought out by the likes of Souq Records, Dream Culture or Lump Records. 
We feel the multicultural vibe of this Autumn Smash <3!  
 
Cheers! 
The bartenders,  

Link Up!

The Soul Brothers:
@thesoulbrothers-talavera
www.facebook.com/TSB.Talavera
www.beatport.com/artist/the-soul-brothers/220002

Schirmchendrink: 
@schirmchendrink 
www.facebook.com/schirmchendrink 
www.schirmchendrink.com

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Ingredients

Autumn Smash | The Soul Brothers

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Caracole fut un weekend assez magique, de par le lieu, l'orga & les gens tous plus bouillants les uns les autres ! 

J'ai eu la chance de pouvoir m'occuper du Sunset & du sunrise. L'idée derrière ces deux heures de couché de soleil était de mettre les gens en bonne condition énergique pour affronter comme il faut la nuit de samedi qui nous attendait ! Merci pour la vibe, ce fut grand !

Et une fois de plus, merci à ma Aurore de m'avoir prêtée sa voix pour introduire ce voyage rythmé ! ❤️ 
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