Cousin is the founder of Moonshoe Records and is a talented producer who tends to focus on creating delicate soundscapes reflective of abstract environments and worlds.

His music is deep and pensive, at times club focussed yet at others anything but.

Over the past few years he has self released material on Moonshoe alongside records on the likes of Mood Hut and Well Street Records. His music has been supported broadly and his dj sets are versatile and multi faceted in respect to style and genre.

Cousin’s remarkable discography and dedication solidify him as a trendsetter in ambient techno and electronics. This mixtape offers a brief insight into his own taste and outlook when it comes to dance music – dubby, dusty and atmospheric throughout it really is quite the trip and is perfect as we approach the cold nights of winter and those dark early rises.

Cousin: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Live in the Valley.

https://solsticefestival.fi

Nosedrip & OKO DJ At Solstice 2024

Command D summons the gods of the deep to have us completely submerged in a world of interdimensional dub techno, traversing us through an hour and a half of infinitely looped reflections and subaquatic soundscapes. 

@commandd

Q. This certainly feels like one of your most immersive mixes to date, deeply contemplative and full of dreamy dub techno atmospherics. What inspiration did you draw upon, and what type of setting or situation could you imagine it being enjoyed in? 

A. I started to get into this sound when I was putting together my mix for the Moonshoe mix series. I didn’t know what to call it at the time but I found all of those tunes and tied them together with a certain feeling that was really inspiring me then, it was very organic and that is still one of my favourite mixes. You can hear dub elements scattered throughout that whole mix.

As I started incorporating more dub elements into my productions I discovered artists like Stephen Hitchell and Rhythm & Sound that had created a kind of music that was really extremely satisfying for me to listen to, especially considering my developing love for hi-fi and larger sound systems. I incorporated those artists into my FHUO mix which was a much more considered exploration of the style. Looking back on the process of making the mixes and how much I enjoyed them really assures me that the deep and contemplative sound is a big part of who I am.

For this mix I’ve taken inspiration from the MDC series itself which I’ve been listening to for years. I wanted to add little hints of deep house sounds as a nod to the mixes of the past. I personally think mixes like this are the best to listen to when you’re travelling and looking out a window, otherwise maybe sitting at a desk on a rainy day doing some work. I’d like people to listen to this in a time where they won't be distracted by something else or feel the need to skip forward, I’d want people to just throw it on and let it play, drifting in and out of the tracks and their own thoughts.

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. My favourite tracks in the mix are Saftig Komposition by Rasmus Hedlund and Sedlec Ossuary by Persuasion. At a base level I love these tracks because they take a more modern approach to a dub techno track with tight production. Going deeper, the thing that really resonates with me is hard to put into words and best left unsaid. I think this kind of music (along with many other kinds) allows the listener to feel emotions that aren't able to be put into words, part of why I love it so much. I find that dub techno specifically can feel sad and happy at the same time like lots of jazz ballads. That to me is a really beautiful sound that kind of encapsulates life in general.

Q. Tell us about the development of your live set, and where things are currently at with it? Do you feel like you’re able to explore different shades of your sound when playing in a live setting?

A. Putting together my first live set was an awesome experience. I got to play it all around Australia from clubs to rainforests. I’ve put the current live set to bed for now and am starting to work on a new one with a slightly different setup. Although it was a challenging experience, I loved making a live set because often when I would dig for tunes to play out I’d think ‘I wish I had a song like this’ and writing a live set meant that I could bring those ideas to life and curate a set exactly how I wanted. I think I’m really starting to settle into ‘my sound’ in production and DJing, but there are creative limitations in both like finding new music or learning new skills. Overcoming technical barriers in production allows me to get closer to my most true form of expression when it comes to what’s coming out the speakers so I’ve been really working on that recently. Hoping the next live set will be bigger and better : )

MDC.302 Command D

Imagine a world where you are lost in sound. A liminal space where you get fucked by the speaker or the speaker fucks you…

Experience purefastmoods Volume One featuring @fleet412: the perfect soundtrack for our way of life.

Direct from Pittsburgh, this “masterclass,” “clinic,” “best of the night,” literal name-chanting-at-the-end-of-the-set recording has won the hearts of partygoers everywhere. Set adrift with a timeless sonic journey of unknown proportions.

No other collection gives you the feeling of purefastmoods.

purefastmoods Volume One was mastered by Enya impersonator @otodojo

Sail away with purefastmoods: https://purefastmoods.com/get-on-the-list

purefastmoods Volume One: Paul Fleetwood

naff0007 is from a close friend and one of our favorite DJs @livwutang

In Liv's words :

For this mix, I tried to find the sweet spot between sultry and haunting; cerebral yet somatic. It came together almost on its own—a gently cascading rabbit hole of tech and dubstep, guided by indulgent pads and dubbed-out chords.

Third track blends crafted for headphone listening : )

naffcast007 ⦾ ------  ࿔ ᶫwͥuͮtang ࿔ -------

Kim Ann Foxman @ The Lot Radio 07-03-2025

Interstellar Funk - 05 July 2025

A fittingly lush mix filled with dusty, wobbly perfection from the lovely Helsinki based @suskidj this week.

I met Suski when she warmed up for me the first time I played at Post Bar in Helsinki a few years ago - a place i've returned to a few times and truely adore! Suski is a resident at the much-loved Helsinki club. I was initially drawn to her dj'ing as the set she played as a warm-up in Post Bar was a pitch-perfect and contextually divine fit for the space & time. 

This mix is a poignant follow up - diving through through the rich textures of immersive techno, and an entire journey through the world of electronica & idm with broken beats, ambience and charmingly off-kilter percussive rhythms.

Thanks for the amazing mix Suski <3

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy Six: Suski

Recover from Monday

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5aCKn9ZqaMo

The Lurk - Jackpot

The Luminosity EP is a deep and melodic exploration of warmth, emotion, and light.
It features two original tracks — “Luminosity” and “Echoes Of Summer” — both highlighting E.F.G.’s organic sound and the ethereal voice of Nessie. Her vocals bring a human, heartfelt energy that shines through the lush textures and flowing grooves.

The release also includes two stunning remixes of “Luminosity” by LioZen and MATIRAMIC.
LioZen delivers a rhythmic and percussive interpretation built for the dancefloor, while MATIRAMIC takes the track into dreamy, introspective territory — reminiscent of the All Day I Dream aesthetic.

Altogether, the EP paints a cohesive sonic picture — warm, organic, and melodic, yet full of subtle movement and emotional depth.

💫 Out November 21 on Stellar Fountain
Available on all major streaming platforms and music stores.

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Interstellar Funk - 05 July 2025

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