Endorphins 017 [by Aquatic Formations]

Sorsa, also known as Andrejs Gudilins, is a Latvian DJ residing in Riga and a member of the local Jauda crew. His sets boast an eclectic mix, where the connection between tracks transcends genre, focusing instead on vibe and style. Rooted in his fervor for unearthing rare and overlooked gems from the '90s and early '00s, his selection spans old-school trance, progressive, house, and tracks enriched with sultry vocals.

'I recorded this mix in September 2023, featuring my personal greatest hits that I've played throughout the summer. So this one feels a bit nostalgic to me.
Just before the release, we were travelling trough the sunny La Palma island and during one of the long car rides I've decided to relisten to it and this brought me back to warm summer mornings, when it feels like the time and world just freezes and you feel deeply hiptonized by the crowd and music that you play. And you catch that feeling that nothing else metters at this point 💕
So I really hope listening to this one will bring joy and smile on your face, as it was intended. Enjoy!
Love, love, love

Andrejs
Xx'

@sor_sa
@jaudalv

Graphic by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 014 ✼ SORSA

Finally, the third part of "Work In Progress" is now available on the cloud—a collection of healing tunes for challenging times.

This mix is distinctive in the context of the series. I created six versions of it using various recordings over the past year, but none left me satisfied. I was consistently searching for tracks that would evoke inner self-reflection, establish a calm atmosphere, and encourage thoughtful contemplation.
After browsing through my old records, buying new ones, and rediscovering A- or B-sides, I finally arranged something that reflects my personality, where each record holds its own unique story. It feels like I've never expressed myself through a mix as effectively as I have in this one.
The mix creates balanced vibes—deeply happy and calm, yet also trippy and nerdy, inducing contemplation on anything that comes to mind while listening.

It begins with one of my favorite ambient EPs by No Moon, centered around existence. Transitioning to Ewan Jansen and Gonno, followed by nthng and his interpretation of a beautiful love from the EP "Hypnotherapy," which I shared with a special person. Next is Erell Ramson shaking hands with Pariah in a remix, followed by Artemisia, discovered in a random, fully dusted cardboard box at my uncle’s place—what goes around comes around. An ultra a.s.o. remix-only release, which I fell in love with after the Rain Down in Purelink’s "say less" way, and then targeted by Jimi Bazzouka with a Giappone. Ending with one of my favorite releases by Purelink, gifting us "Dozen Sunbeams," followed by Downstairs J with a brief description of the Orion constellation and Fjeldheim texturing a map. In the last track, I attempt to convey the message to "Go On" and continue with your passion through the extended mix on the a.s.o. release.

This upload is filled with gratitude for the beautiful ups and challenging downs of 2023. Much love to my old and new friends, everyone involved in the collectives, and big thanks to every artist in my collection for creating and all the record dealers who enable us to search, find, buy and love records.

Tracklist:

No Moon - Existing
Ewan Jansen - Afterlude
Gonno - Arabica
Nthng - Beautiful Love
Erell Ranson - Hand in Hand (Pariah Remix)
Artemisia - What comes around goes around
a.s.o. - Rain Down (Purelink’s Say Less Mix)
Jimi Bazouka - Giappone
Purelink - Dozen Sunbeams (Nice Girl Version)
Downstairs J - Orion 
Fjeldheim - Texture Mapping
a.s.o. - Go On (Extended Mix)

Love,
critghetto

Cover art by Jan Louis Hartung - www.instagram.com/janlouishartung/ (part of designatzen - www.instagram.com/designatzen/)
Ps.: Please respect my fails during the mix - it is all still work in progress.

Work In Progress #3

Rinse FM Podcast

GODDEZZ with Remotif (100% Production Mix) -  26 January 2024

Our resident JON XVM is joined by guest Teknician [Fortynine & West Riding Audio] for our debut show live on Svara Radio for an hour of progressive grooves.

We hope you enjoy our live series on Svara. Stay tuned for our next instalment.

- @JONXVM

- @TEKNICIAN1

SASSAFRASS LIVE [27.01.24] @ SVARA // JON XVM & TEKNICIAN

1800 Play: Jeku - 6 March 2024

DDR | Fuaim 2 Year Anniversary Special | 15/03/24

Our next bae to grace the series is none other than the Megababe herself, Kitsta (@kitsta_dj). With a love for harmonies, the London based dj, producer and labelhead spins all sounds that intersect with trance in any shape or form, from euphoric tech house groovers to darker, psychedelic rollers with influences from Roza Terenzi & D. Tiffany. But Kitsta's allure extends beyond the DJ booth, being the label head of Megababes and one of the founders of the Beatriarchy concept.

Prepare yourself for the 17th installment of the Hot Series, where Kitsta will guide you through 80 minutes of sonic seduction, traversing the lighter yet tantalizingly dirty facets of her collection while not abstaining from her usual euphoric style. Other than that, the London native is expecting two stellar releases on her Megababes label. See for yourself when Kitsta will be gracing the airwaves of Kiosk Radio in May, accompanied by her enigmatic partner in crime, n_o.

HOT SERIES 017 - Kitsta

Berlin based DJ, KENZA will be bringing you a variety of house, garage and bass for debut Rinse show.

Rinse France Podcast

Kenza - 29 Mars 2024

Tepid Rhythm w. Luke CVR & Kiaka - 22 April 2024

Slamming it down for episode 79 of the CommaCast Series we have Manchester-based Sassafrass co-founder, JON XVM!

Displaying for us a no-holds-barred powerhouse of old-school and modernised underground prog house sounds, Jon takes us on a mighty journey of pre-summer party fuel. Launching brand Sassafrass back in 2022, a project that would quickly lead towards playing sets at ADE, Glastonbury, as well as regular club events in Manchester and Leeds. Jon's taste is diverse yet top tier in finding those sweet gems, and this mix for us showcases that skillset he has to piece superb selections together. Get locked into this one!

Follow JON XVM / Sassafrass here...
Soundcloud: @JONXVM / @sassafrass_music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon_xvm/
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CommaCast 79: JON XVM

✨ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬
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SASSAFRASS LIVE [27.01.24] @ SVARA // JON XVM & TEKNICIAN

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