Welcome to Episode 01 of the Balearic London mix series, where we introduce you to our favourite selectors. Starting strong with one of our favourite DJs Lovefingers, recorded live during our takeover at Multi Multi in July 2024. We were hanging on every track he played in the Hackney Wick sunshine and we're so happy to share this recording with you.

We're back at Multi Multi 2025, taking over the GROW Terrace in the sunshine from midday-4pm on Saturday 12 July. Get 20% off tickets here https://ra.co/events/1964567?p=BALEARIC

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Balearic London Episode 01: Lovefingers

London-born and Tokyo-based, Max Essa has spent over two decades crafting lush, melodic soundscapes that blur the lines between balearic, cosmic disco, and ambient pop. Emerging in the '90s on Warp and Paper Recordings, he found his true artistic stride after relocating to Japan in 2008. Since then, Essa has become a central figure in Tokyo’s underground scene, curating events like Zim Zam Zu! at Bar Bonobo and releasing music on labels such as Music For Dreams, Hell Yeah!, and Is It Balearic?

Essa’s style is warm, escapist, and deeply cinematic-often inspired by specific places: Okinawan beaches, Mediterranean ferries, or late-night Tokyo rooftops. His releases, like Lanterns, When I'm Homeward Bound, and The Clean Trip (with David Harks), radiate nostalgia and serenity, wrapped in silky synths and timeless grooves.

Beyond producing, Essa curates, mentors, and connects cultures-compiling Japanese ambient gems on Oto No Wa, together with Ken Hidaka and Dr Rob, and spotlighting local artists through interviews and collaborations. Whether on record or behind the decks, Max Essa invites listeners into a world where emotion, space, and memory guide the rhythm.

More at https://soundcloud.com/max-essa

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60min Guest Mix for Audio Vitamins (106.7FM Melbourne)

Lexx Mix for Audio Vitamins 08/08/25

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Walther - Camel Carrot 
Voice Of Art, Kenneth Bager & Troels Hammer - After the Crash (feat. Bongo Entp.)
Max Essa - Breakfast in Yutenji 
Smith & Mudd - Vegetable Square
Ruf Dug - La Rayon Vert (Seahawks Vanish Into Space Mix) 
Robotalco - Saturday Latin Jam 
Rafael Cancian_-_Isola delle rose
Puerto Montt City Orchestra - Our Patagonian Friends (Balearic Ultras DSPPR edit)
Pepe Link - Conexao (Balearic Mix) 
Rheinzand  - Slippery People 
Matthieu Beck - Island
LOVA - Echoes Of Memories
Hear & Now - Chimaera

Sounds in Waves - Episode 29

This mix was originally meant to be recorded live at my next gig in Edinburgh at the end of the month. When it looked like I’d have to cancel, I decided to record it at home instead - just to share the vibe I had planned.

But the gig’s now back on, and the mix took on a life of its own. I kept going, extending it into a five-hour session that moves through all the sounds I’ve been drawn to lately - from new to old, much deepness and some feet shufflers.

Wanted to also pay tribute to the late great genius that was D'Angelo. May he rest in power x

Scott Proper : A Day In The Life

Filled in for Dirty Dave & Spencer's "Things of Life" radio show on Dublab on Friday morning, October 24, 2025

Dublab link:
https://www.dublab.com/archive/daddy-differently-dirty-dave-things-of-life-tony-watson-takeover-10-24-25

Things of LIfe

Things of Life: Tony Watson Takeover

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Dublab : Things of Life: Tony Watson Takeover

2. Lemon Drops (Demo)

Lossyman

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