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As Abstract without Abstraction was coming into being, there were a handful of projects that served as direct inspiration for the series; projects that sought to voice the sonic perspectives of the rich, diverse worlds of exploratory dance music and experimental electronic sounds flowering in the otherwise oppressive and increasingly violent, fascist wasteland of twenty-first century Turtle Island. Of those, Acid Daddy's DIESELcast is exemplary. In that light, it is an honor and privilege to present a two-and-a-half hour excursion mixed by @dieselcast's head curator Acid Daddy (@mynameisjarvi) themselves.

jarvi (aka Acid Daddy) is a Detroit-born, Chicago-based DJ, organizer, label head (at the recently launched @identityspectrumrecords), and member of the Naughty Bad Fun Collective crew. Above, beyond, and because of those things, jarvi is also a vocal proponent of discourse on non-binary identity (see a recent feature at the Sequencer series, here: http://sequencer.club/sequencer-spotlight-jarvi/) and Taurean gardener, catalyzing and tending to spaces (sound-space, event-space, relationship-space) where queer energies of acceptance, being, and becoming can flourish. In their contribution to AW/OA, "Wandering Through the Swamp of Sadness", we are given glimpse into their vision of mix-as-worldmaking; mix-as-portal; mix-as-reconciliation and therapeutic return. For the next two-and-a-half hours, remember that when we listen, we are given the right to inhabit whatever times and spaces we desire, wandering outside of those prescribed by the ruling class, and that wandering is often how we find our way.

As always, art is courtesy of lindersculpture.com & more can be found at awoa.co

Abstract without Abstraction Mix Series 034

AW/OA 034: Wandering Through the Swamp of Sadness [mixed by Acid Daddy]

@wellbeingg

Well Being don't talk much about himself, but his mixes and tracks were published on Sound Transitions, Recordeep, PalmStructure, Moskalus, Analog Advisory, Gestalt Records and another famous pages and labels. He is an owner & curator of the Dance All Day label. Btw his own Acid Expedition EP released on this label on 15 October.

Well Being - 5/8 Radio #105

The host of Music For Interstellar Spacecrafts starts off with the first mix, suitable for deep travel into your inner space.

@lvtsounds

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Deep Mix One

MFIS I ✢ LVT

Catalog: SR24 https://soundcloud.com/sorry-records
Written and recorded by @cpowers
Bonus track edit by @mvaughanmusic
Mastered by @mvaughanmusic
Sorry Records Bandcamp: http://sorryrecords.bandcamp.com

1. C Powers - Golden Other
2. DJ Gear - You're Fired
3. C Powers - Return Burn (Ft. Professor Push)
4. DJ Gear -  Refresh Session
5. C Powers - Tev
6. DJ Gear & C Powers - Stenk Break
Bonus Track: C Powers - Tev (M. Vaughan Edit)

C Powers and DJ Gear: The Diversified Portfolio

PREMIERE: DJ Gear & C Powers - Stenk Break [Sorry Records]

Crisis' third release comes from Budapest based beat-maker Lajos Nádházi under his AIWA moniker. He’s an integral part of the local music scene and is a regular at both Crisis and Farbwechsel since early days. 

AIWA opens up the EP with cinematic soundscapes of Screens and continues with the fusion-funk hardware jam of Beach Monk — while Fortress Replica’s Afro-influenced percussions and U48’s tripped out synths showcase the diverse talent of AIWA.

Written and produced by Lajos Nádházi
Mastered at GS Mastering & Post
Cover design by Atelier Kiss
Distributed by Kudos

[CRISIS003] AIWA - The Oldowan

Put on your ravin’ shoes, Maruwa navigates a wild ride through dreamy trance, broken-beats, breezy edits, traversing through big room bangers for heady nights in the club.

A1. Maruwa - On My mind
A2. Maruwa - Seven Heaven
B1. Maruwa - This 1 Is For The Ravers
B2. Maruwa - Electrain
DIGI ONLY. Maruwa - Сloudburst

>> @maruwa1

On My Mind EP

BUY RELEASE

LT062 // Maruwa - On My Mind EP

Pressed by Record Industry
Mastered at The Bass Valley

[NBL006] vvaa - N49 EP

My latest solo effort is coming out on our beloved Help Recordings.  Six compositions pressed onto two pieces of vinyl.  Containing 71 minutes of full-on sonic explorations that  either will or will not take you on a journey. 

Recorded and produced in the Safe Studios during December ‘18 - March ‘19

Digital available at: www.getdigitalfiles.com 

Distributed by Safe Distribution and Triple Vision

Artwork by DJ C

Biggest thanks to Natal, Mandee, C.K, Magne, pH 1, Greville, Niller, the team at TV, mor, far and Baltasar


xoxo 
Milan

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Tracklist:

A1. Ambient Energy Manipulation
A2. Station Platform
B1. Mind Scan part 1 & 2
B2. Birth of an Algorhythm
C. Dream Friction
D. Waves of Noise

Release date: November 8th

HELP016 · Mediated Ambience · Sound explorations for a preferred state of being (Long Previews)

This one goes out to all you homeboyz out there.

dnb_1

Article: www.seeksicksound.com/premiere-junglefootwork-tings-boots-issu-du-white-label-cvwl003

[Premiere] Unknown Artist - Tings In Boots (clip) (out on CVWL003)

DJ Spoony brings us an exclusive mix of UKG past and present, a love letter to the grooves he’s dedicated his life to.

See the tracklist here → https://crackm.ag/2Bp6xxc

A history of garage - Mixed by DJ Spoony

@johnbarera

Introduce yourself? Hometown? Where do you currently reside? 

Hi! My name is John, I was born in Massachusetts, in Boston. I currently live in Queens, NY with my fiancée Rochelle and our cats Chris and Cosey. If I can be honest, I’m a tremendous music nerd first and foremost. 

Favorite music collective atm?

There is a crew in Mexico City that is amazing called Ext. They are throwing really fun and free-spirited parties. Volvox and I went to play for them last year for a collaboration with our label. It was a killer party and it left a great impression on me. I gotta say though - the hot mass crew are doing the good work stateside. Any serious music heads who have never been to that space have to make the trip. 

Favorite mix series?

Daisychain, I really admire what Leesh is doing there. Many killer artists contributing and always very thoughtful presentation. 

How do you hydrate at a gig?

With my go to drink, the often misunderstood white wine spritzer. It’s half water! Drink these in the booth and you are good. In general if I’m partying I’m aiming to be drinking a glass of water with every drink so I can stay sharp. 

Dream b2b? 

Wow, great question. I guess I would have to say I would love to play b2b with Tama Sumo at a Panorama Bar for a long, exploratory closing set across many genres. She’s pretty much my favorite DJ in the world. She has good energy. 

Let’s play a pipipi game… I give you a situation and you give me a track 

Eating leftovers while its snowing
https://youtu.be/QUMuDWDVd20

An endless highway drive in the mountains 
https://youtu.be/nybfYilzHXE

First track to begin a sunrise set
https://youtu.be/OmFJcFYCTkM

b2b with an alien from mars
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eCif-0vKEhI

Secret weapon track? 
https://youtu.be/VHI04NbN9Fs

Describe the best dj/live set you have seen this year? 

CCL At Smangtasia festival. It’s hard to describe their style, that’s prob what makes it so good. Been really into Flora FM, CCL, Ciel, the TerraFirm & Is/was labels lately. Musically these are along the lines of colorful steppin’ liquid break house, if that makes ANY sense lol. Good music from good people at the end of the day. 


What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

Inclusivity. Creativity. Thinking outside the box. I feel that gatekeeping is one of the biggest problems for our scenes.  Breaking down insular behavior, I think promoters should stop booking the same people over and over while ignoring other quality talents in their midst. Very often I look at the programming of clubs and parties and I’m like oh! you booked XYZ again for the 11th time.. It could be a headliner or an opener I’m referencing - there are so many quality acts out there! In my ideal world more people get a chance to do this stuff that we love. 

In every dance community there are loads of musically talented individuals not getting their due. It can be alienating to feel like your putting all your blood, sweat and tears into your music to be denied opportunities. Critically though, there are two sides to this coin : artists, you can’t go around thinking people owe you something. For me that’s super toxic to the scene as well. What we need is a more open forum based around positive cultural exchange.

John Barera - 137˚

B.E001 A1 Tim Reaper - Final Destination-  Toxic Tones e.p

Orbital Mix Series 003 - Josh Rawl

ScanOne-YouSaid PRE

Aroy Dee in a melancholic mood @ Redlightradio - 10-11-2019

Tracklisting:
Spacetime Continuum - Only One Sky
Duplex - Below the Photic Zone
Open House - Aquatic (Detroit Version)
Steven Tang - Rocket Deep
Legowelt - DX Days
Symbols & Instruments - Mood
Shake - For the lamented
BFC - It's a Shame
Dan Curtin - Cascade (Dawn Mix)
Shinoby - Loneliness Is A Special Place (Dmx Krew Remix)
R-A-G - Long Long I Gazed
Dancing Flutes - Do the Do
Peel Seamus - First of June (Maramix)
Bambi - I have a dream
Tyree - The Whop (Aroy Edit)
Gilbert - Birds of Paradise

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