Enjoy our last session and remember that dancing keeps us sane.

MELANCHOLIC COCONUT RADIO CLUB / RUSH AFFAIR #010

Rolling up on Leipzig’s finest disco emporium, Riotvan, Mexican sensations https://soundcloud.com/kalexis-dj and https://soundcloud.com/paulor_thelord make their debut with a fresh four track selection on their ‘In Between’ EP.  Well, ok. Not strictly a debut. Our Mexico maestro, Paulor, did feature on the third instalment of our Familiar Faces series back in 2020, and now he’s back, as one half of our new cosmic couple. As resident DJ of the legendary Futuro Primitivo he has soundtracked the nights for so many and showcased his own music on Life And Death, DGTL, Kompakt and more. Partner-in-shine, Kalexis. A supreme selector. Deadly behind the decks and an artist who finally cut her production teeth with 2021’s ’Neptune Rising’, now readies her latest work…  Right here on Riotvan.  The pair ease us in with the beatless opener ‘Going Through The Void’, before hitting us square in the chest with the growling stomp of ‘Energy’. On the flip they entice with the electrified folk feels of ‘Lashes’, before the rotor-blade drone of ‘Magnetic’ closes the EP.

In Between

Energy

Kalexis & Paulor - Energy [Snippet]

Going Through The Void

Kalexis & Paulor - Going Through The Void [Snippet]

HOUSE IS FOOD - PT.3 - 2023 JULY

Zing! It's time for TR172 from the likes of Berlin-based Zee Mon. He crafted an excellent mix packed with powerful body music and genres such as dark disco, Italo, and post-punk. We are sure this mix will be an excellent introduction with the sound Zee Mon is all about, enjoy!

Tracklist:

1) Sahan - Boy Funktastic
2) Rambal Cochet - Doomsday Scenario Interface
3) Il Confine - Alessandro Adriani & Franz Scala
4) La Cosa (Attendances Reinterpretation) - Ali X
5) Depth - Radondo
6) Night Vision - F.U.R.O.
7) A1 Cyberworx - Everyone Clear - Various Artists
8) Deslizadero - Lucas Novaes
9) Vitalo - El Haboui
10) Hmm Hmm  (Mufti Edit)
11) Cowboys Don't Cry - KIMSHIES
12) Silente (Original Mix) - Daniel Monaco, Futuristant
13) La Lokura (Original Mix) - Mverto Futura
14) Barricada (Cornelius Doctor Sonho Sintetico Remix) - Random Atlas & Marzian

TR172 - Zee Mon

Do The Taboo presents: No Go's Vol.1
Release 15.09.23 

Welcome to the captivating realm of "No Go's" Vol. 1, masterminded by DO THE TABOO and curated by Bryan Kessler himself. This is no ordinary compilation; it's a carefully woven tapestry of sound, a musical odyssey split into four distinctive chapters, each housing a quartet of carefully crafted tracks.

Bryan Kessler's secret percussive weapon, "Hits Only," kicks off this sonic journey. The track unfurls with the elegant roll of a rim and a persistent drum loop, interlaced with the haunting allure of a female sample. As the tempo rises, acid undertones surge forth, carrying you into a pulsating second part that's nothing short of exhilarating.

Roe Deers, a long-standing ally of DO THE TABOO, delivers "Acid Alarm" - a testament to his unique power in the realm of production. It's a symphony of percussive finesse, an embodiment of his visionary impact on Lithuania's music culture.

From the same fertile ground emerges Zakmina, a rising star who takes control of future dancefloors with "Sweet Sweet." Picture a bassline-driven house anthem infused with a hint of erotic samples. It's a sonic voyage that evokes the atmosphere of Panorama Bar, with emotions and melodies flowing seamlessly through the air.

And now, for the grand finale, enter "Batuda Da Trax" by the Medellin virtuoso, DANY F. A nocturnal maestro and a true luminary of the city's nightlife scene, he orchestrates a crescendo of rhythm with the pounding heartbeat of drum machines and ethereal synths that seem to traverse the cosmos. The climax arrives with an explosive synergy of percussion and tambourines, a sonic spectacle that leaves an indelible imprint.

In No Go's Vol. 1, DO THE TABOO invites you to a party where genre boundaries dissolve, allowing for an unbridled exploration of sound. It's a celebration of rebellion, artistic expression, and the harmonious chaos that music brings to life. Get ready to be swept away by a symphony that resonates with the souls of those who seek a refined and captivating sonic experience.

Bryan Kessler - Hits Only

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/aldaprod
Track: Follow The Frequency
Label: https://soundcloud.com/hearec
Format: Digital VA
YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5W1vZU91VE

The release is packed with mysterious vibes served by ANGE, Iba Boö delivering some masterfully crafted metallic voices, slow paced grooves by Robsn and faster cadence proposed by Karla Lynch. Eklektique takes us on an adventurous trip and Alda gets us on a clangorous yet melodic path.
We are very happy to have once again on the party Roliva with a tune full of Rock and Roll spirit and delightfully treated voices as well as Leonor and its mental proposal full of melodic jewels as usual. On the cover art side our in-house designer and hommie Sergio Salazar.

PREMIERE | Alda - Follow The Frequency [HEARec] 2023

Good Skills radioshow on Radio Vilnius by @drumtales

Drum Tales / Radio Vilnius - August 17th 2023


Release date: August 22, 2025
Cat number: EQU013
Support at: https://eq-sub-label.bandcamp.com/album/seven-light-rays
Streaming: https://music.imusician.pro/a/AMoPqOmh/

Meet Daniel Lawrence, aka Vivid Stars Forgotten, an ambient music veteran whose latest album is a mesmerizing journey beyond traditional soundscapes. Living amidst the dynamic atmosphere of the East Coast, Daniel crafts his music outdoors using only battery-powered analog and digital synthesizers, Tibetan singing bowls, and natural field recordings—no computers involved. This album, dedicated to his son Kai, unfolds from Daniel's dream-inspired themes of teleportation, offering listeners lush, serene soundscapes that transcend the ordinary.

With a background that includes a self-released album as Transport Connection in 2014 and a feature on a Cytoplantastic Records compilation, Daniel's deep connection with the ambient community spans over three decades. Now under the new alias Vivid Stars Forgotten and our sublabel EQ, he continues to explore the subtle, often overlooked tones that shape our subconscious. Each track is a delicate narrative, recorded under the open sky to capture the essence of daytime serenity and the vibrant energy of nature, like in "Okayama" with its streamside melodies, or "Seven Light Rays" and "Easy Teleportation," which promise to transport and transform. Dive into this unique sonic journey and let Daniel's dreamscapes shift your perception of reality.


All tracks were composed and produced by Daniel Lawrence
Mastering by Frank Riggio
Artwork: Nick Narciso
Cat number: EQU013 - EQ, Sublabel
© Vivid Stars Forgotten  ℗ 2025 EC Underground 


Support at Bandcamp

Vivid Stars Forgotten - Radiate

in a world of confusion I held on to the things that made sense to me, the trees swaying in the wind, the crickets and bugs making noise, retro video game songs that filled me with life. these are the things that made me who I am.

my whole life I wanted to be seen, I wanted to feel emotions. but the world always found a way to take it from me. this is me attempting to give a space that doesn't take anything, a space that gives you compassion and empathy. 

I want to make sounds that inspire others to feel too.

take what you need from this space. 

only when ur ready

Voltage

Leipzig based record label run by https://soundcloud.com/peter-invasion & https://soundcloud.com/panthera-krause. Distribution and mailorder for all releases worldwide is handled by https://soundcloud.com/muting-the-noise.

Kalexis & Paulor - Going Through The Void [Snippet]

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