Tijuana's disco top dogs <3 the two Señores responsible for throwing some of the most solid parties we've had the pleasure of being part of in Mexico. Coming from backgrounds of true musicianship, organic sounds clearly have a special place in their hearts, paying homage to the golden age foundations of dancefloor music when studio musicians inhabited recording studios. A lush selection of pre-MIDI wealth with some early synth and drum machine nuances skillfully mixed in this beautiful weekend kickstarter package.
Oro Negro is a duo formed by Das Falco and More Lotion ; musicians, DJs, designers, and producers from Tijuana. Active since 2014 with a selection leaning toward dance tracks produced between 1977 and 1993, they have managed to position themselves in the electronic music party circuit on both sides of Mexico's northern border. Co-Founders of Discoteca Seducción, residents of Marko Disko (2022), and also residents of the mythical Sunday Sunday party, Oro Negro are no strangers to a tasteful dancefloor. Tijuana Strong. Much love and thank you for the mix - listen to the story. Algo Bien cavalleros <3

H.A.N.D. MIX 040 - Oro Negro

Booyakasha! Handing the keys to the '94 Ford Capri over to one of the most dedicated 12" sleuths on the the internet right now! Mirren is perhaps best known for resurrecting a trove of tantalising 90s/00s cross over jams through his own youtube channel, and for wowing local listening bar enthusiasts lucky enough to catch him in full flight. Sit back, relax and enjoy the smoothness personified. Safe to say he's left no stone or obscure white label unturned for this one! 

@mirrens

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcdX0mF2T8lgQHiWivSH-Q

Q. I get the sense you are a guy who finds real enjoyment in digging deep for long neglected jams and resurrecting them for fresh ears, with frequent uploads to your YouTube channel regularly blowing minds on the internet (speaking from personal experience here!). While there’s a wide range of styles uploaded to the channel, has there been a general theme developing or certain characteristics that you look for when deciding what to share?

A. Glad you've dug the channel! I mean I've been massively influenced by others (e.g. Archive Digital, Modern Art, Mike Who) who were casually dropping heat across their channel/mixes years ago that I never would have come across otherwise. So trying to find and share songs in a similar way has always been the motivation. But you’re at the mercy of what you stumble across, which is why I’m not uploading exclusively mid tempo hip house bangers like I really want haha. I think the variety keeps things interesting though, or at least is hopefully providing a broader appreciation for what’s out there - especially for us Aussie folk.

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together? Is there a sound, feeling or time period in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Truthfully this mix is a collection of fun music I've found first-and-foremost, so it might say more about my searching patterns than it being an intentional narrative.. catchy 90/00s hip hop cut-throughs seem to be in no short supply! I think the wealth of music available in the genre does say something about how versatile (and enjoyable) it is and how it can be used as a vehicle for different cultures, ideas or influences. So maybe the mix is me highlighting this :`)

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment? If so, what’s the story behind those and how might you have stumbled across them?

A chunk of the mix is from lucky discogs pickups or random spotify dives so they’re not the most romantic stories, but finding a song in that deep internet corner definitely adds a fondness. There’s also a few dope tunes from some great channels/crews scattered throughout. But 'Njen Grad' and 'Wuck U Right' feel particularly sentimental due to how many hours I’ve clocked listening, so I’m excited to share them!

MDC.283 Mirren

Weaving together sounds from all corners of the Globe, James Falco connects the dots between Japan, Brazil & Jamaica to Venezuela, South Africa & Spain. This offering was cooked up along the Italian coastline, where James is based and busy pulling together parties & festivals for the upcoming summer. A mellow soundtrack which evokes daydreams of distant tropical lands and sun-soaked days on the beach.

@jamesfalco

LIFE CLASSICS 62 JAMES FALCO

Combing across his collection, Dimensionless Unity pulls out a tasteful block of Boogie, Disco, and Soul. Weaving together rich vocal harmonies, slick guitar riffs and smooth bass lines, into an effortless hour long blend. As well as being a passionate record collector, Luca has been busy in the studio with some exciting upcoming new releases in the pipeline. This mix is packed to give a soulful lift to any occasion.

@dimensionless-unity

LIFE CLASSICS 68 DIMENSIONLESS UNITY

Sharing his taste in Boogie, Modern Soul and New Wave, Vadim aka pmresistance whips up some top shelf tunes for number 70 of the series. Parallel to sourcing the heat, Vadim also Djs and releases wax from friends around the world via his label Disco.Very. This mix is saturated with sizzling basslines and heavy vocals so kick it slow to the sounds of pmresistance.

@pmresistance

LIFE CLASSICS 70 PMRESISTANCE

Jessica Pratt- Glances
Sissi Rada- Poso
Martha Rose- Bleu
Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians- Air of December
Amanita- Sol y Sombra
Naked Roommate- I Can't Be Found
Ms Ray- Signs
Marta Sebestyen- Andras
Jaime Roos & Estele Magnone- Tras Tus Ojos
Nelson Angelo- Pessoas
Chris Cohen- Cobb Estate
Mary Margaret O'Hara- To Cry About
Maya Ongaku- Somthing in Morning Rain
SBB- Freedom With Us


The Air of December- 2024 Winter Mix

Mixantiq-17 ...

Recorded and streamed live from COMPLEXBOOST, Tokyo, Japan.

www.operator-radio.com

Sanshiro | Operator x Sabukaru: scattering seeds widely - 13th June 2025

Tape 035 is here. A very good friend of our bar recorded a one-hour mix with tunes from very mixed genres. Based in Sanremo, Italy, James Falco (@jamesfalco) is a very active DJ and promoter who has already traveled the world DJ-ing. If you didn’t know, James is behind two beautiful boutique festivals from Sanremo, called Botanica and Piña, which you definitely need to visit.

Enjoy!

LIFT TAPE 035 - James Falco

"Break Before You Bend" is a fierce, unyielding manifesto of resilience forged in the crucible of adversity—a rap-metal anthem that champions raw authenticity over compromise, embracing fracture as the path to unbreakable strength. It's a psychedelic prog-blues roar against the grinding machinery of life, where bending to external pressures is equated with surrender, and true power lies in shattering only to reform sharper, more self-defined.

Break Before You Bend

MBStudio keyb and computer programming, Magilla guitars synth, Trapparappa bass drum computer programming, Baboo voice and choir, Trooper synth brass voice and incredible machine 


I drive an old DeSoto
And I drive it real slow-ly
Past a pack of people
Who all turn... to smile


They hear the music playin'
From my old DeSoto
I drive a DeSoto, old man
And the peo-ple love me


The sus-pen-sion, it's a-swayin'
Like a ship up-on the ocean
The uphol-st'ry's all faded
But the mo-quette's still fine


They hear that radio glowin'
Through the rust holes in the quarter panel
I drive a DeSoto, old man
And the peo-ple love me




It ain't 'bout bein' fast, son
It ain't 'bout bein' flashy, no
It's 'bout the sound you're bringin'
And the joy you're passin' by...



Yeah, they HEAR the music playin'!
From my OLD DeSoto!
I DRIVE a DeSoto, old man!
And the PEO-PLE LOVE ME!


Yeah... just rollin' on... they love me...

Old Man DeSoto

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14.01 - The Thorn, Melbourne
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