Flow Sessions

"If it's your calling, it'll keep calling you" - Those words put precisely what recording this mix meant to me. When the corona winter started in Berlin, I decided to take a creative break from music and immerse myself into other aspects of my life, not knowing when I would create a mix again, much less when I would play in front of a crowd. During this time, some mixes of the Flow Sessions series really kept me company and inspired me to come out of my creative break and make one myself. I wanted it to show the diversity of my musical range, from my slower and more organic side to my faster and more melodic/progressive side, integrating them all as part of the same whole. In the end, I was very happy that I've managed to do that and create something wildly colorful with many of the elements I look for in my research, such as: a certain mysticism, a variety of organic elements, wild percussions, charming/dreamy/heavenly melodies, diverse beat patterns from groovy and sensual to prominent in-your-face kind of bass, magnificent depth and heart-melting melancholy, warm musical soul hugs, meaningful lyrics with which I sincerely resonate with and, of course, so many feelings of the human emotional spectrum, from darkness to light. -@ezio-aguiar

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ezio-aguiar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezioaguiar.music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezioaguiar.music

-Artwork by Jai Piccone-

Flow Sessions 066 - Ezio Aguiar

Hi, thanks for having me on your show, as I'm traveling at this time, I had to make the mix in Ableton. I included some unreleased tracks from All Day I Dream and Souksonic, starting off with a downtempo track from Hermanez called "Muskitam." Further into the mix we pick up the pace with some undiscovered floor fillers.
 
As Lost Desert, I do not want to stick to one vibe or genre—something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue!

I want to thank the fans, the daydreamers who keep us sane and alive, and those who give us hope and positive energy—like you!
 
- Patrick Bruyndonx (Lost Desert @lostdesertmusic)

Soundcloud: @lostdesertmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostdesertmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostdesertmusic/
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/lost-desert/546340/tracks
www: www.lostdesertmusic.com

-Artwork by Jai Piccone-

Flow Sessions 067 - Lost Desert

Berlin based DJ and producer Powel is the author of stellar remixes and productions of incredible musicality. His signature rhythms, percussion work and captivating atmospheres have the amazing ability to take you into the depth of aural pleasure.
Words from the artist: 
I usually don't have much to say about my mixes and this time is no different. It's music from the softer spectrum of electronic dance music (I hate that this term is usually used to describe a very specific genre)recorded on a rainy midweek afternoon. I think it'll speak for itself if you allow it to do so.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/powel
Facebook: https://facebook.com/powel.music
Instagram: https://instagram.compowel_music

Artwork: Jai Piccone

Flow Sessions 075 - Powel

Usually there is a concept behind all my podcasts and sets on Soundcloud. I often orientate myself on the sound that the respective podcast series stands for or try to create something that reflects my current mood. The whole thing is completely detached from what I would play in a club at night - a club is a club and a podcast is a podcast!

My goal is to tell a story in my mixes. And these stories can be diverse, whether at 82 or 135bpm, whether downtempo or minimal, ambient or deep house. My personal aspiration as a DJ has always been to take my listeners on a journey with my sets and not just pack my 10 favorite tracks together. That seems too easy to me.

But there are also constraints with this approach, but Flow Music managed to finally open up to me and shed this "stubbornness". The target is to create a mix with a length of 3:33:33 - that's damn long if you usually only aim for like 60 minutes. Due to this challenge, I tried to free myself and imagined a situation - being at an open air festival. Groovy house tracks should go hand in hand with organic elements. It doesn't matter how old a track is. I just started playing, imagining that I was at a festival during the day. I hope you can feel it and enjoy the mix.

much love, @bonjourben

Bio: Originally a child of reggae, Bonjour Ben started DJing in his early twenties. With the help of the tight DJ community, he has established his organic sound has become a staple of the organic and intercultural house scene, including appearances in Berlin (Watergate, About Blank, Sisyphos, katerblau), Amsterdam, Zürich, London, Sao Paulo, NYC, Cape Town and more...

Ben's approach is hypnotic, he embarks us gently but surely in his dreamy universe. He is very creative and delicate. His sets feels like an endless flow, two hours becomes six and feels like ten minutes. We forget about time and the outside world, we are drown into the present moment and don’t want to leave this world filled with softness.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bonjourben
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonjourben/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonjourben
RA: https://ra.co/dj/bonjourben

-Artwork by Jai Piccone-

Flow Session

Flow Sessions 080 - Bonjour Ben

We are very pleased to welcome talented Turkish, DJ  & producer https://soundcloud.com/merimusika to the series for the 96 Edition of Flow Sessions! In her own words: 
"As I play my music and speak to you, I'm transported to a world where my words turn into a symphony of emotions. It's an enchanting experience that I noticed while creating this mix for you. My voice transforms into a beautiful acoustic instrument, with the power to generate a unique sound that is both hypnotic and melodic. It's amazing how every inflection, every intonation, and every pause can evoke a different emotion in the listener.
The combination of acoustic and electronic instruments adds layers of depth to the sound, creating a soothing and repetitive melody that can take you on a journey of introspection and reflection. With each passing moment, the rhythm changes, and the melody evolves, gradually lulling you into a trance-like state. It's an experience that is both captivating and meditative, allowing you to immerse yourself in the present moment and tune out all distractions.
As I lose myself in this three-hour long set, I can't help but wonder what you're feeling and experiencing. Are you swept away by the melody, lost in a sea of emotions, or are you simply relaxing and enjoying the ride? Whatever the case may be, I hope this mix brings you peace and tranquility, and that you find yourself moved by the power of music." - https://soundcloud.com/merimusika

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/merimusika
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/merimusika/

Flow Sessions 096 - Meri

With 3 hours & a half to play with, I collected around 300 tracks and went in. I started things with softer tunes which I don't always have the opportunity to play out as well as some of my favourite album cuts from artists such as HVOB, Trikk, Maceo Plex & Adriatique. Hitting the flow of the mix around an hour in, I dropped some classics such as Tale Of Us' remix of Cubicolor's 'Wake Me Up' and Carl Craig's 'Sandstorms' before going into more recent stuff, such as recent & upcoming tracks from When We Dip XYZ artists, tunes from my own trio Dilate, which I form with Kridelka & Cian Moynagh, and other music which I often play out. A few classics to end things in good measures and here we go!

Check out our interview with Saila, label head at When We Dip as he talks about the journey behind Flow Sessions 112, the Montréal scene, and what’s next for the label - https://flowmusic.one/saila-on-crafting-flow-sessions-112-the-montreal-scene-and-pushing-boundaries-with-when-we-dip-xyz/

Featuring tracks on FLOW MUSIC and When We Dip XYZ:

Schlepp Geist - Squire [When We Dip XYZ] 
Presia, Roo (JO) - Swim In Memories (Luca Saporito Remix) [When We Dip XYZ]
Motip White - The Infinite Edge (Jamiie Remix) [When We Dip XYZ] 
Motip White - Hyatt Tunnel [When We Dip XYZ]
Tchailyn - Kittyplease [When We Dip XYZ]
Schlepp Geist - Reel Luv [When We Dip XYZ]
Fabian Kroos - Falling To Pieces (YAME Remix)

Follow Saila: 
https://soundcloud.com/saila_dj
https://www.instagram.com/sailadj/
Follow When We Dip XYZ: 
https://www.instagram.com/wwd_xyz/
https://soundcloud.com/wwdxyz

Check out our playlist, Flow Music Suggests on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3p2raL7G8XjYmFGNZzNJbx?si=59a263663ea045f1

Our Spotify playlist

Flow Sessions 112 - Saila

Putting this mix together was a trip down memory lane as it was a glimpse into the future. I collected some favourite tunes from over the years and mixed it with my recent and upcoming releases. Hope you enjoy!

Socials:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nordfold
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordfold/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QAapUP6tz100gnoEb0ITc?si=f2DP7wiRRhuI4O6orZPj2A
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/nordfold/619463

Flow Sessions 113 - Nordfold

Forgotten gems, old, new & unreleased tracks over 3hrs 33min in this exclusive musical escapade in reflective & questionable times for your listening pleasure! ’House Wears Many Hats’  Press play & enjoy the Flow…

Links & socials:
Follow DOTB / Death on the Balcony:-
https://soundcloud.com/deathonthebalcony
https://www.instagram.com/deathonthebalcony
https://deathonthebalcony.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dotbmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cZsqiYF7SFQ0Ni24ly624

Follow Flow
FB - www.facebook.com/flowmusico
IG - www.instagram.com/flowmusicofficial/
X -twitter.com/flow_music_one?lang=en
Tok - www.tiktok.com/@flowmusicone
Check out our Spotify playlist, Flow Music Suggest: bit.ly/3YZBqE9

Flow Sessions

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