S:S 014 comes from Italian/Albanian artist Brad Alloc. 

We came across his mixes after hearing them on a long car journey to a festival last year from what can only be described as a cosmic serendipitous link up with Brad's aka Stiven's best friend.  Being treated to at least 4 of his mixes on our trip, we were impressed with his fluid, genre hopping style, and his ability to weave together ambient, IDM, deep techno and trance in a unique, lucid and hypnotic way - both rhythmically and texturally. 

A regular on Radio Raheem in Milan with his Biocybernetics show, Stiven is also a lover of the outdoors, and is responsible for the aptly named Mycelium forest parties in the mountains of North West Italy that he puts on with his OOM collective.

@brad_alloc_604

S:S 014 - Brad Alloc

@Vladimir - San People Sougia 12 - 13 July 2024 Fortuna Club

Vladimir Ivkovic - San People Sougia 12 - 13 July 2024 Fortuna Club

how deep does the tub go

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jacob ohrberg, rqz, tom ellis, anton zap, loidis (x2), lawrence, steve rachmad, galcher lustwerk, edward, david alvarado, ddrhode, cousin, 2301, valentino mora

bath time club two

Jane Fitz, one of rural regulars and a staple of its history, took the stage for two B2B sets on both stages this year.

Jane's choice to share a booth with AKIRAM EN, also a regular at rural, on the first day of the event brought together a large crowd of music lovers for a rare B2B experience that lasted four hours of deep groove sessions from late into the night until dawn. Enjoy this obscure mix set, that the two skilled selectors who have been described as “DJ's  DJ” have produced.

〈rural〉の常連アーティストの1人としてこれまでの歴史を支えてきたJane Fitzが、今年は2度にわたるB2Bセットで両ステージに登壇しました。初日の前夜祭でブースを共にしたのは、同じくこれまで〈rural〉で幾多もの狂乱を巻き起こしてきたAKIRAM EN。Janeからの指名で実現したこの稀有なB2Bに、未知なる音楽体験を求めた多くの愛好家たちが集まり、夜更けから明け方にかけて4時間の深淵なグルーヴセッションが見届けられました。"DJの中のDJ”と形容される熟練のセレクターである両者が産み出した怒涛のオブスキュアミックスセットをお楽しみください。

Jane Fitz & AKIRAM EN at rural 2024

@dj-miki
Legendary Italian DJ and producer Miki joins me for episode 286 of Passing Notes. DJ Miki has been making and playing electronic since the late 70s. His outputs as an artist span many genres including ambient house, techno, trance, and progressive releases across multiple monikers (aka Miki The Dolphic & Major Hypnotic Key Institute), which have found homes at notable labels such as Interactive Test, Dbx, Seekers, Spazio Tempo, Kalahari Oyster Cult and more.

Many of Miki’s records are extremely sought after on Discogs, his releases continue to be reissued and re-released and tracks produced, especially in the 90s are still played and revered today. It’s clear that Miki’s work in creating psychedelic sound experiences has had a profound impact on many musical worlds, and is still influencing music today. I caught up with Miki to ask him about his long standing career in music, how his relationship with music has changed over the years and what it’s like to be asked to tour down under for the first time. Head to my instagram for the interview!

This incredible live recording is from Miki’s 2022 appearance at Tenax Club in Florence, which was broadcast live on PBSfm on 30th August 2024.

Tenax

Miki [Live @ Tenax] - PN 286

For the 16th Transmission, we bring you a mix from 98dots, the alias of Georgian-born DJ Nikoloz Gedevanishvili. 016 is a perfect snapshot of 98dots' growing influence, starting with a steady build and offering a seamless fusion of mind-bending acid and trance(-y) techno that transports you straight to the dancefloor.

Known for his unique fusion of sounds, 98dots has been steadily making a name for himself around the globe. Now permanently based in the US, Nikoloz is also the host of the monthly radio show, Rapture Investigation on MutantRation.net, where he explores all sides of electronic music. 

@98dots

S:S 016 98dots

Bakk Heia Podcast No.1 - Vladimir Ivkovic (Live at The White Hotel) 

We begin our podcast series with a recording from one of the great DJs of our time, Vladimir Ivkovic, playing the final 3 hours of Bakk Heia at The White Hotel in May 24. 

In typical Vlad fashion there is a distinct and unique narrative quality to the mix. Whilst genre defying psychedelia churns into spikey IDM, and wailing post punk iterations flow into mainline acid stomp, there is an over arching sense of tenderness to the selection. Vlad told us after the lights came on that it was his intention to hold and take care of us that night. Transforming the spiralling chaos of the club environment to one which nurtures, rather than obliterates, our frenzied minds. 

We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did dancing.

Bakk Heia Podcast 001 - Vladimir Ivkovic (Live at The White Hotel)

g u i at Praia - Waking Life '24

An introduction to epicycle.

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Kim Kenis @ The Lot Radio 10-23-2024

✨💿 Presenting ‘Merry Glitzmas’ 💿✨

Dive into the glittering depths of Aotearoa's underground music scene with 50 local artists from across the motu providing us with 59 unique tracks. This collection shines a spotlight on the unparalleled creativity and variety that radiates within our underground culture.

✨ We are dedicating this one to the brother in glitz, Sam, Aka Bron, who passed away on November 23rd 2024 in Leeds, England. He is always with us and lives on through spirit and the beautiful music he produced. Half of all proceeds will go towards helping bring Sam home to his whānau. The other half will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, in an attempt to bring hope and support to children in need. ✨

🌟 Let the glow of Aotearoa's underground guide you this Glitzmas 🌟

Additional Mastering by Jackie Jenkins
Cover art by Kollector

Jayda Wulf - speak to me (kind to you)

along the creek

The annual feel good event of the summer at Fortuna open air club in Sougia, south Crete!

Vladimir Ivkovic - San People Sougia 12 - 13 July 2024 Fortuna Club

San People Fest