I was wondering where all the other  playlist went? 

Ambient

SWAYMIX 001 - Telephones

Dishing up an extended all-spice-mix from local hot saucier @lava-brain. Prepare for some genuine mind realignment with 3.5 hours of mesmerisingly deep heat!

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

A. Thanks for having me! I don’t know if there was a conscious thought so much, but lots of music to either get you in a meditative mood or moving depending on how you’re feeling. I guess there are definitely a lot of elements from the 90s Bristol scene threaded through the mix in one way or another. That trip hop/down tempo sound was really a big gateway into a lot of electronic music for me and it’s what I was listening to a lot of when I first started DJing. ‘Bass is Maternal’ by Smith & Mighty was a really big record for me; bringing together a lot of trip hop, dub, bass, breakbeat and jungle sounds, which feature in a lot of tracks in the mix.    

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your heart?

Definitely! There’s a mix of some older favs like 'Transient' by Mr G, 'Tokyo Dawn' by Doc Scott & a Smith & Mighty tune. 'The Edgelands' by Rings Around Saturn has definitely had its fair share of listens over the years for me too. There's also a bunch of newer tracks, lots of local favourites & just music that inspires me. 
One tune which I hold especially close would have to be Delano Smith’s ‘The Rock’. I remember hearing it for the first time and I still find it hard not to get hypnotised by it. The vocal sample about universal unity is also pretty groovy :)

Q. Tell us what’s the latest with the visual aspect of your Lava Brain project? How would you describe your approach?

A. It’s been really great to get more opportunities to work on the live visuals & projection mapping part of my practice recently and to focus on it 100% at a party. 

In terms of my approach to integrating the two, with every event there are so many different elements that need to work together to make it a success. I think it's really about creating an awesome experience, working together with the music and space to compliment each other and help curate a mood. Working with different collectives or venues is always interesting, as all the elements change including the physical space and I enjoy the design process; usually starting with the logical side of the ‘how’ will this technically work and then the ‘what’ in terms of creative content. 

I guess I try to tap into my own feelings when designing an install or content and ask myself something like ‘How would this make me feel in the context of the party, music and space and what’s the intention we as a collective are trying to curate?’ I’m also starting to expand my setup, experimenting with mapping a small wireless midi controller to be able to still be able to control the visuals while being away from the laptop and part of the party, letting me further tap into those intuitive feelings. 

Currently I’m working on a visual instalment for Ferdydurke’s 11th birthday on August 12th and have been working with some new projection materials, experimenting with sheer fabrics to project a succession of images above the dancefloor to give a sort of floating holographic tunnel effect. For the event I’m also working on building a motorised lighting sculpture for the entrance to the venue, which is something new for me. 
In parallel, I’m working on some grant applications and starting to look for sponsorships for a multi-day projection art and music series I’m working on, in collaboration with the Section 8 crew. With all going to plan, that should be happening mid-next year. 
Other than that, continuing to learn, play and experiment, currently I’m starting to teach myself Touch Designer to expand that side of my creative practice and just always staying open to new projects and collaborations :)

MDC.286 Lava Brain

Tornado Wallace (@tornadowallace) recorded live at Platforma Wolff on 16.09.2023.

Tornado Wallace at Platforma Wolff • 16.09.2023

030 Steve & Dj Earl Grey

DJ Earl Grey & Steve have been hosting a monthly Wednesday date-night residency for over a year, sharing the sensitive, soulful, and deep cuts from their record collection. Their shared love for each other - as well as jazz, soul, ambient, and rock - forms the foundation of their Waxflower mix.

This year, they launched Tender, a 'third space' offering yoga classes, deep listening sessions, movie screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and Naarm’s smallest record store.

Recorded live @waxflowerbar with @dj.earlgrey and @fax_lyrical

030 - Steve & Dj Earl Grey

A live cut of a new Sameheads sister Martha Pinel... Playing for that quite lovely Banana Dance double act after their recent early June Summer open air....

Get stuck in x

Martha Pinel - Banana Dance @ Sameheads 07.06.25

PP#46 MIX BY R_R_

Sebastian Grätz, based in Hamburg, Germany, and known professionally as Basso, is the man behind Growing Bin Records.
Growing Bin was set up in 2007 as a music blog before evolving into an online record store in 2012, with the offshoot micro-label Growing Bin Records launching the following year. The blog initially existed to catalogue Basso's broad musical tastes, today Growing Bin is very much in the business of selling records; From the ultra-rare and special interests to generally curious finds.

A core appeal of Growing Bin is that the material is handpicked according to, and solely for one man's esoteric tastes. There is no chasing of trends; If Basso likes it, he'll sell it. Another of the shop's unique traits is its copywriting; Growing Bin's website is a marvel with musical categories including Cocktails By The Pool, Cheap Magic and Dancing For Mental Health, breaking down into subcategories such as Embarrassing Mindblowingness, Never Leave The Bag and many more.

Anyway, over to the mix. As expected, Basso has delivered a wonderfully eclectic selection of records. 
We'd like to mention a few of his inclusions; 'La Bimini' by Spunk, a breezy P-funk monster if ever there was one, off their 1981 LP Tighten It Up, tight as f**k indeed! Remaining in Jazz-funk territory, Underground Canopy & Paloma Paloma's deep and soulful 'Même Heure Même Endroit', B-side of a 7" single from 2023, is just sublime. The HaHa Sounds Collective version of Marker Starling's 'Silk Rock', as championed by Gilles Peterson on his Worldwide FM radio show, is an absolutely stellar piece of music and arguably one of the strongest releases of 2020. Taken from her 1976 LP Più, Ornella Vanoni's moody 'Tu Chi Sei?' (underscored by a beat suspiciously reminiscent of a certain Paul Simon record) is another timeless inclusion here. 
A big thanks to Basso for taking the time to record this fantastic mix for the series.

Track ID requests @soundcloud.com/growingbinrecords

Artwork by A.r.t. Wilson, from A.r.t. 
Wilson's Overworld LP (Growing Bin Records)

growingbinrecords.com

Basso (Growing Bin Records)

Our Off The Record mix series returns with a radio-show like hour long mix from Music From Memory affiliated Berlin based Electronica / Jazz trio The Zenmenn.
The Zenmenn are a genre-blurring trio known for their lush, escapist soundscapes that blend ambient, Balearic, and cosmic funk influences. With a flair for vintage textures and laid-back grooves, their music conjures a sense of timeless serenity—equally suited for sun-drenched afternoons or introspective nights. 
The Zenmenn debuted in 2021 with Enter The Zenmenn on Music From Memory, a dreamy blend of ambient textures, soft rock, and global influences. They followed up with Hidden Gem in 2022, a collaborative album with John Moods shaped by loose jam sessions and warm, nostalgic tones. Both releases highlight their signature fusion of cosmic calm and crate-digger sensibility.
Their contribution to the Off The Record mix series showcases their crate-digging sensibilities and deep reverence for global sounds, weaving together a meditative journey that’s both soulful and transportive. 
We had a brief chat with the band (fronted through the words of their Keyboardist Magnus) about the mix and about what they had coming up in the rest of 2025.

Off The Record Mix Series 57: The Zenmenn

Modulated Rotation

The gorgeous simplicity of the Studio Ghibli universe shines through in this immersive mix compiled by Toronto-based Ghibli buff, Ciel. Get the full tracklist: https://crackm.ag/studio-ghibli

Studio Ghibli – Mixed By Ciel

This Sunday, settle in to an ethereal mix of neo-classical, ambient and minimal music made by Belgian clarinetist and composer Ben Bertrand.

See the full tracklist here → crackm.ag/2wXDX7g

Sunday Mix: Ben Bertrand

Trujillo - SANPO 164 (Lockdown Series)

We're very pleased to share with you this long, saucy mix straight from the soul of Louis McCoy, founder of renowned Inner Varnika festival and all-round Naarm music aficionado. 
As Louis writes:

"I've been subconsciously compiling this mix for years now, but it's made a lot more sense during the last 6 months. I think it's important to remember to feel something, whether it is pure joy or overwhelming melancholy, I wanted to cover both aspects in this and everything in between. A lot of the music in this mix really means a lot to me, from my mother's jazz influences to my teenage years on a strict diet of emo trip-hop. I wanted to make a soundtrack from literally putting the kettle on first thing on a cold Sunday morning to hopefully take you through to a semi-productive day in the kitchen with someone you love. To be honest, just enjoy it, any way you can."

Louis curates the fantastic series, For Home Use Only:
https://soundcloud.com/for_home_use_only

Inner Varnika
https://www.facebook.com/InnerVarnika

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Music To Drink Tea To - 002 - Louis McCoy

Piercing classical sonics, blissful dream-pop and indie from the Bristol trio, Jabu. Featuring Mica Levi, A.R. Kane, Dean Blunt with Inga Copeland and more. This one's for those who are "feeling a bit worse for wear".

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Sunday Mix: Jabu

For episode seventeen we are joined by our new friend, Sophia Zhuravkova. Sophia recently released her debut album ‘Unseen’ with Prins Emmanuel’s new Malmö-based label Ny Agenda. ‘Unseen’ is an immersive listening experience and a delight for fans of field recordings and warm tones. Sophia also featured on Best Effort’s most recent Stay in Bed compilation, where she contributed ‘Tears Falling While Spring Comes’ – a most suitable remedy for the end of a challenging day.

Her words: “My mix is dedicated to magical forests and island seas that I have met recently. They initiated feelings of healing closeness with nature and the deep contact we can have in the warm arms of it.”

@zhuravkovasophia

Tracklist
Kajsa Lindgren - Trio for Cello, Piano and Violin
Maxwell Sterling - Loud-Speaker
Wayne Phoenix - Reserve
Fia Fiell - At The First Clear Word
Nexcyia - Red Water
Phil Struck - Klint
Isorinne – Synlig gestalt
Sonja Tofik, Mar-llena - Ilona's Lament
Vindkaldr - Rainforest Alchemy
Sarah Davachi - Mordents
Sophia Zhuravkova - Forest (unreleased) 
Endurance - Elapse
FH HF - Become One With Me
Autechre - Altibzz
Oneohtrix Point Never - Ouroboros
Nikolay Kozlov - Maths

The Best Effort Show - Episode Seventeen (Sophia Zhuravkova)

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Trujillo - SANPO 164 (Lockdown Series)

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