Audiences will impose meaning as they see fit, relative to their own contexts, and the convergence of our emotional literacy can draw us to one another. In 2018, Ripperton gifted the ESP Institute with 'Sight Seeing,' and we quickly became tourists joining the artist's departure from the comforts of his known creative narratives, however, with his tender monument of devotion, 'Contrails,' we now find ourselves blissfully lost in his code. These expansive 73 minutes are punctuated midway by a poignant solitary confession — “I’m afraid of what I might find, but I’m even more afraid of not facing this fear. I love you. I love you more than my life.” — in accordance with the fundamentals of Minimalism, the vast negative space bookending these words undoubtedly amplifies their significance.

“I’m afraid of what I might find…” Communication comes easy for some artists; the tools are obvious, logical and tangible, the dialogue is palatable and their art is often inoffensive. For others, there may be conflict, trauma or fear that result in pragmatic challenges — the tools feel foreign, deep complexities give way to creative paralysis, and communication struggles to find its form and emerge — the art becomes as much a therapeutic confessional as is a formal exercise.

“…But I’m even more afraid of not facing this fear…” Within the residue of the artist’s emotional labor, full of nuance, reservation and vulnerability, is potent code that can neither be taught nor learned, an elusive unknown whose shadows some spend a lifetime chasing, trying in vain to articulate or translate, often at their own peril.

“…I love you. I love you more than my life.” It’s this code that inexplicably tethers the soul to art — music being perhaps the most magnetic attractor of all — capable of true love upon first encounter. The blood flows like rapids, the hairs on the back of the neck stand erect, the heart surrenders absolutely to a romantic chemistry and a mutual bond is forged, a love to defend with vigor. We own the music and the music owns us. We are enamored, without words, simply head-over-heels.

* MIXTAPE VERSION INCLUDED AS ALBUM-ONLY BONUS.

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Welsh textile manufacturer Robert Owen split our 24 hour existence into 3 eight hour slots. 8 hours labour, 8 hours recreation & 8 hours rest. German DJ & producer @johannesalbert combined 2 and 1/8th of these siloed segments in 9 hours of pleasurable work & working pleasure at Wilden Renate Berlin. Albert spins industrial melodies with revolutionary funk for a full day of avocational joy. It’s true what they say, if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.

Anomaly Live Courtesy Of Johannes Albert All Night Long At Renate, Berlin 01.03.2024

The man behind the Vice II remix delivers us our 36th installment of our podcast series. 80 minutes of proper vibes and full of edits of tracks you wish you could've shazammed, this one will for sure get you moving.

XXX podcast 036 - Eagles & Butterflies

Episode 144 is an absolute treat, featuring House & Techno aficionado Jonathan Kaspar's ENTIRE 8+ hour journey on April 5th, from the world renowned Stereo Montreal. 

Read more: https://whenwedip.com/2024/04/when-we-dip-144-jonathan-kaspar/

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Jonathan Kaspar - When We Dip 144 (Live at Stereo Montreal - All Night Long)

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Porto-based Madd Rod heads up Inner Shah Recordings and is a key member of Discotexas. His culturally rich sound is a vibrant mix of house, punk and disco influences and has helped establish himself on the global DJ circuit. His two tracks Jumping Jacks and Deslize are part of the forthcoming Ibiza Get Physical album, out as an EP and also part of his new #getphysicalradio mix! 

Tracklist:

01 Tuff City Kids - Reach Out (ft. Joe Goddard) (Erol Alkan DJ Tool) [Permanent Vacation]
02 Greta Levska - Break It [Get Physical Music]
03 POSH! The Prince - Re-Bokk Robot (Hannah Holland Remix) [International DeeJay Gigolo Records]
04 Madd Rod & Noporn - Xiclet [Discotexas]
05 Fango - Babu [Degustibus]
06 Club Tularosa - Solex and Vision [Me Me Me]
07 Madd Rod - Jumping Jacks [Get Physical Music]
08 Valerj - Senza Tè (Amarcord ‘It’s A New Wave’ Mix) [Nothing Is Real]
09 Gabriel Belabbas - Talking About [Positive Future]
10 Tim Paris, Telemark - Version A [Meant Records]
11 Cuba Libre - ID [Unreleased]
12 Madd Rod - Deslize [Get Physical Music]
13 Nova Materia - Aparece En Sueños [Kill The DJ]
14 Corbi - Wave Machine [Get Physical Music]
15 Pentagon - Sklave (Orange Sector Mix) [Machineries of Joy]
16 Jeku - Astral Dream [Craigie Knowes]
17 Miguel Chafirovitch - Primavera (Vocal Mix) [Inner Shah]

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Get Physical Radio - Madd Rod

Madd Rod EP

We are thrilled to feature our friend Luca Marano, also known as PHUNKADELICA, on BV Podcast 053! Dive into this electronic Italo tech session, with a delightful edit he played just for this occasion that brings back memories of the unforgettable performance at MUSSEO.

BV Podcast 053 - Phunkadelica

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Energy 52's Café Del Mar is one of the most iconic tracks in dance music. Released in 1993, this instrumental trance anthem was named after the famous beach bar on the Balearic island, becoming synonymous with the euphoric, sun-soaked vibe of Ibiza's dance culture. Crafted by German DJs Kid Paul and Cosmic Baby, the track's mesmerizing melodies and uplifting harmonies encapsulate the quintessential sunset moment, making it a staple in the sets of DJs worldwide.

Its enduring appeal is reflected in its impressive chart performance and numerous re-releases and remixes by leading artists, ensuring its presence in dance music culture across decades. Over the years, Café Del Mar has achieved legendary status, regularly featuring in lists of the greatest dance tracks of all time. Notably, it was voted No. 1 in Mixmag's 2001 list of the "Top 100 Tunes of All Time," highlighting its almost unparalleled impact on the dance music landscape. To put it simply, Café Del Mar is a cultural phenomenon, encapsulating the spirit of an era and influencing generations of artists and fans alike.

Now this iconic track is being remixed by two of the most revered acts in electronic music, Orbital and Michael Mayer.

A key figure in Cologne's electronic scene, Michael Mayer co-founded the influential Kompakt label, contributing significantly to its direction and success. His discography includes seminal albums such as "Neuhouse" (1998), "Immer" (2002), and more recent works like "Higher" (2020) and "Connecting the Dots" (2021). Known for his meticulous remixes and collaborations with artists like Superpitcher and Kölsch, Mayer's work spans genres, touching on microhouse, experimental, and ambient techno. Beyond producing, Mayer's mix CDs, including contributions to the Fabric and DJ-Kicks series, highlight his broad musical taste and ability to curate pioneering sounds.

For his interpretation, Mayer leans into head spinning, hypnotic rhythms, with tribal drums and the patiently evolving lead line building towards a climax that is more subtle but no less effective. A near-perfect sunrise track for the payoff to all-night, al fresco summer raves.

Café Del Mar: Orbital & Michael Mayer Remixes

Café Del Mar (Michael Mayer Remix)

Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Michael Mayer Remix)

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Let's bring them back to connect you with the best artists and Djs.

#3615 KATE STEIN

Kate Stein is an Australian producer, DJ and visual artist based in NYC.  Her adventurous soundscapes span across mind-bending chug, wavy acid house, minimal psychedelic and unexpected glitch.  Paving her own underground path, Kate describes her style as late-night chill~rave, where she meticulously crafts spaces with an eye for the elegant and the mischievous.  She has released on labels including TAU, Spinning Top and Roam and launched her own imprint 99FVR in 2024.  

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#3615 KATE STEIN

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essential-part.com Italian live act/producers Underspreche take control of the 'Just the Artist' series, the latest installment number #5, with their new unreleased music, experiments, and some of their best releases.

As a duo, Marika Della Torre and Simone Campanile, produce music that skillfully balances emotion and incorporates a variety of world influences, such as African, Indian, and Arabian musical styles.

· SoundCloud: @underspreche
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Just the Artist #5 - Underspreche

Audiences will impose meaning as they see fit, relative to their own contexts, and the convergence of our emotional literacy can draw us to one another. In 2018, Ripperton gifted the ESP Institute with 'Sight Seeing,' and we quickly became tourists joining the artist's departure from the comforts of his known creative narratives, however, with his tender monument of devotion, 'Contrails,' we now find ourselves blissfully lost in his code. These expansive 73 minutes are punctuated midway by a poignant solitary confession — “I’m afraid of what I might find, but I’m even more afraid of not facing this fear. I love you. I love you more than my life.” — in accordance with the fundamentals of Minimalism, the vast negative space bookending these words undoubtedly amplifies their significance.

“I’m afraid of what I might find…” Communication comes easy for some artists; the tools are obvious, logical and tangible, the dialogue is palatable and their art is often inoffensive. For others, there may be conflict, trauma or fear that result in pragmatic challenges — the tools feel foreign, deep complexities give way to creative paralysis, and communication struggles to find its form and emerge — the art becomes as much a therapeutic confessional as is a formal exercise.

“…But I’m even more afraid of not facing this fear…” Within the residue of the artist’s emotional labor, full of nuance, reservation and vulnerability, is potent code that can neither be taught nor learned, an elusive unknown whose shadows some spend a lifetime chasing, trying in vain to articulate or translate, often at their own peril.

“…I love you. I love you more than my life.” It’s this code that inexplicably tethers the soul to art — music being perhaps the most magnetic attractor of all — capable of true love upon first encounter. The blood flows like rapids, the hairs on the back of the neck stand erect, the heart surrenders absolutely to a romantic chemistry and a mutual bond is forged, a love to defend with vigor. We own the music and the music owns us. We are enamored, without words, simply head-over-heels. 
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paraît le 7 juin 2019

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[ESP084] Contrails

A1 - First Snow - SNIPPET

A2 - Pendant Qu'ils Dorment - SNIPPET

A3 - Ghetto Berlino - SNIPPET

B1 - Lonely Walk - SNIPPET

B2 - Vespa - SNIPPET

D3 - Marble Zone - SNIPPET

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D3 - Marble Zone - SNIPPET

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