Little playlist of some stuff I enjoy throughout the year.

2023 Mixes/Live Sets and Recordings

dBridge 'The Aptitude Show' Rinse FM

mixes i will never get around to listening 2.13

this is not my cataclysmic nye DJ mix, it is a tribute to the set i was supposed to perform + the space it was to celebrate.  starts with deep dubstep, breaks + 2 step garage, then moves into drum n bass + jungle.

CHRIS WIDMAN cataclysmic tribute mix [2023]

The first Patterns of Perception mix of 2023 comes from a luminous presence and dear friend of our collective - label head, mix series curator, promoter and esteemed selector Aaron J (@arn_j).

Over the years, a combination of passion, openness and tireless energy has seen Aaron become a trusted voice for experimental, boundary-pushing electronic music across both the US and the wider scene. 

Founded over eight years ago, Aaron’s much-loved platform @sure_thing is the embodiment of his forward-thinking curation and clarity of vision. Now based in Brooklyn, Sure Thing started as a series of parties in San Francisco before growing outward, later blossoming into a renowned mix series and record label. 

As a DJ, Aaron’s level of empathy and attention-to-detail are unmistakeable, allowing him to deeply connect with the dance floor no matter the context - layering, building and driving emotions ever onwards.

Aaron J's Patterns of Perception 106 is both radiant and personal - an idyllic snapshot of the perfect dance floor, glowing with wide-eyed energy. Pensive darkness simmers into hedonistic psychedelia. Intensity turns reflective. Endless rhythms vibrate and flare into nurturing light. 

Links:
@arn_j
https://www.instagram.com/arn_j/
@sure_thing
https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/surethingevents

Patterns of Perception 106 - Aaron J

A journey at light speed through the universe of Akua, focusing on old school techno from the ’90s and early 2000s.

More info and tracklist here: https://www.factmag.com/2023/01/10/akua-fact-mix/

Fact Mixes

Fact Mix 890: Akua (Jan '23)

recorded live at Merge Into 2023 NYE/NYD party by Merge (Brooklyn-NY)

Ron Like Hell 1am-4am MERGE Into 2023 NYE/NYD

CELLAR DOOR // PODCAST #100
https://soundcloud.com/irina-kotik// https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman

Embark on a journey beyond the realms of reality, where sound and rhythm converge to unleash an ecstatic experience. Our 100th DJ set transcends the boundaries of time and space, guiding you to the edge of consciousness through a mystical blend of psychedelic beats and intriguing rhythms. Allow your senses to be awakened as you surrender to the enigmatic sounds that will unlock the secrets of your inner self. A celebration of the intangible, this transcendental journey is a portal to the unknown, where music becomes a catalyst for self-discovery and enlightenment. Join us in this mystical journey as we unlock the power of sound and rhythm, and delve into the depths of the esoteric.

ARTIST'S BIO:
Moon Patrol is https://soundcloud.com/irina-kotik and https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman, the two founders of the Brooklyn based underground magazine  https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed. Under their mutual project, they manage to translate deep feelings into music, using soft melodies and evolving ambiences, creating silky journeys through both their dj sets and the production itself. Having already left their music on such labels as https://soundcloud.com/huinalidub or https://soundcloud.com/on-board-music and mixes on such platforms as https://soundcloud.com/oslated, https://soundcloud.com/mirrortapes or https://soundcloud.com/deepbreakfastseries, the musical duo is curently on their way to fully showcase their talent and skills, both together as Moon Patrol and through their individual projects. 
ARTIST'S SOCIALS:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman
IG: www.instagram.com/gilleswasserman/

SC: https://soundcloud.com/irina-kotik
IG: www.instagram.com/kotikplus/

DELAYED: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
IG: https://www.instagram.com/_itsdelayed_/

//
ARTWORK: 
MAREK BARTUNEK & A.I (loosely based on the work of HOKUSAI and Ersnt Haeckel)
www.instagram.com/bartunek_/
//

#100-MOON PATROL

Rinse FM Podcasts

dBridge presents Exit Records (The Aptitude Show) feat. Leftlow - 02 March 2023

Rinse FM Podcast

The Aptitude show with dBridge Feat. Synkro - 06 April 2023

The Aptitude Show with dBridge  - 05 May 2023

The Aptitude Show feat. Poison Arrow  - 01 June 2023

dBridge presents Exit Records (The Aptitude Show) - 06 June 2023

We have the pleasure of welcoming back Hypho for this weeks Deep, Dark and Dangerous Guest Mixes Series. 

Hypho is a producer who needs little introduction. You’ve likely seen him play or heard his music supported at every major festival and radio station in the UK and USA as of recent. Having recently released on labels to include Deep, Dark and Dangerous, Encrypted Audio, Miracle Drug Recordings, CNCPT Recordings, Left Right & Centre and of course his own imprint Manuka, safe to say man like Hypho has been killing it.

https://linktr.ee/Hypho

Hypho - DDD Guest Mix Pt.3

Tracklist:
Scarlett O'Malley - [UNRELEASED]
Dee Diggs - Toss It (LADYMONIX Strut Remix)
Byron The Aquarius & Treasure Fingers - Roll The Dice
Rossi. - Feel It (Garrett David Remix)
DJ Deeon & Lucas Alexander - Hands On The Box
UNKNOWN - UNKNOWN
Enzo Siragusa - Laughing Tones (Original Mix)
GIDEÖN - Storytime
DJ Minx - The Throne (Cinthie Remix (Extended))
Kyle Hall - Baci Ballers
Scarlett O'Malley - [UNRELEASED]
L.P. Rhythm - L.P. Rhythm - Street Knowledge
Gaskin - A Fresh Energy (Original Mix)
Sally C - All Love
WOST - SONALE LOS BAJOS (TECHNO JAM)
La La - none of urs
Fantastic Man - Hyper.Sonic
e-freq - Psychoactive Jelly
DreamrDreamr - [UNRELEASED]

On the mix this week we have Scarlett O’Malley, a West Londoner who’s making her mark around London. Scarlett not only is a bi-monthly resident on Rinse FM, but has recently released her debut EP ‘Scorpio Rodeo’ on her own label, Club Cowgirl. As usual, we fired over some questions about the mix and what she’s been up to recently…

Summer has been busy boiiiiiii! I’ve just been playing the festival circuit hard with a b2b of Glasto come Worldwide Festival come Love International and a ton of gigs up and down the country which have been fun! I definitely wanted to DJ more internationally this year and this has been the case which is amazing. Worldwide has definitely been the highlight of summer, playing the Theatre after Gilles Peterson was a bit of a dream come true. Feeling very grateful for all the incredible gigs I’ve played and all the places I’ve managed to see over the last 12 months. I’ve also been producing a lot, I’m currently *in flow* making tunes and loving it. I’ve featured a couple from myself in this mix which I adore and want to get out into the world. Other than that I’ve just been all over my bi-weekly Rinse FM residency which I loooove doing as I truly believe I was born to chat on a mic and spin tunes, and producing podcasts on a freelance basis… I’m an all rounder when it comes to audio.

This mix was recorded from my humble abode in Perivale, West London using my home set up which I’m very proud of as I have a full set up including cdjs, technics etc. but everything is second hand. I was DJing for years before I had any set up so glad I’ve built up my only prized possession through determination and a hustling nature haha.

An exploration through all the grooviest to heaviest sub-genres of house sounds is what I wanted to encapsulate. My base is in American soul music, particularly in Detroit and Chicago and I think that translates over to my taste when it comes to electronic music. I’ve got a lot of talented women in my life as well so wanted to showcase some tunes from those close to me including LADYMONIX, DreamrDreamr, Sally C and La La. This mix has everything from deep heavy soulful sounds, to minimal, to techno… whilst all being under the house music umbrella.

Up Next?

More gigs, making more tunes, more radio, more life! Oh and a couple gigs across Europe which I’m super excited about, just a few more festivals and hopefully a few more releases before the end of the year, vamos!

dBridge presents Exit Records (The Aptitude Show) - 05 October 2023

Rinse FM