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Safe to say this one has been worth the wait! Relentless Sydney digger @daniel-lupica uncovers some seriously next level 90s kwaito and mid-tempo house from South Africa for a summer time spread full of pure under the radar heat! 

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

A. Kind of, but it wasn’t super intentional; obviously I’m into 90’s sounds (in particular South African Kwaito and House) so I wanted to share some of my favourite finds of this year and string them together in a cohesive mix, keeping a steady mid-tempo vibe, where everything sounds both similar and different the whole way through. Nothing groundbreaking, just trying to keep an emphasis on quality and not play too many jams I’ve heard before in other DJ’s mixes.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your heart, or new or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment?

A. There are a few! As a lot of the SA stuff is not easy to come by, it feels like it’s by chance (right place, right time) that I ended up with a couple, so pretty grateful to have some of my grails in hand, such as the “Shima - S'Phete Vibe” LP, the song “Dlayani” is in the mix but it’s packed full of heat. Another is the “Andile - Want Me (Viagra Mix)” (recently added to my YT) that is red hot fave at the moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laSet9roaPA

Q. With so many great under-the-radar South African records in the mix, can we expect to hear a few of these popping up on your youtube channel in the months ahead? And what other rabbit holes have you been exploring for the channel of late?

A. Yes for sure! There’s 3 or 4 in there that I plan to throw onto my channel. But hopefully I don’t sit on them too long and miss the boat.

The other rabbit holes that I’m always exploring include 90’s Latin/Spanish/Brazillian Hip Hop and Hip-House, as well as Reggae and Dancehall covers of 90s RnB and pop songs. Always nice to throw something familiar yet different into the mix when playing in a bar or club.

MDC.290 Daniel Lupica

a morning warm up in a sea of mud overlooking Mt Fuji. This was my first set of the day, to be followed a few hours later with a b2b, at the very first edition of Transcendence, a cute and cosy festival in Japan. Big thank you to Takumi Inamoto and DJ Maria for everything.

Jane Fitz live at Transcendence April 2023

Re-upload from this classic set. For more info, please check https://mnmlssg.blogspot.com/2010/10/ssg-special-delta-funktionen-warm-up.html - Download enabled!

Delta Funktionen 2010-10-22 Planet Rose Doornroosje Nijmegen - Warm up for Jeff Mills

My guest in Portal the Podcast episode 66 is Lb Honne from Switzerland. He recorded an amazing deep mix with mainly yet unreleased and new material for us. Perfect late summer vibes. 

It’s his turn in the second hour. As always I mixed the first 60 minutes for you. This time with tracks by Zum goldenen Schwarm, Nthng, Artefakt, Talismann, Marcelus and more. 

Hope you enjoy!

Music is able to lift you into other dimensions, so come with me through this portal and immerse into the depths of my record collection.

www.markussuckut.com

Portal Episode 66 by Markus Suckut and Lb Honne

Efdemin is a DJ, producer, multidisciplinary artist and a certified legend of electronic music. As a resident of Berghain his infamous sets attract a cult-like devotion and his releases on iconic labels like Dial, Curle and Ostgut Ton are equally as revered. He’s remixed superstar artists like Depeche Mode, Tiga and Moby and has even been remixed by the enigmatic maestro Traumprinz.

If you know Efdemin, you already know this mix is killer, if somehow you don't then you are in for a treat. Turn it up extra loud.

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MNMT 456 : Efdemin

There is a big black heart in Barcelona that it is still beating. Three weeks later, we’re still digesting the magic that was the fourth edition of Mostra festival. From the most intimate listening moments to collective catharsis on the dancefloor, this year was something else.

Starting from the end this year, we’re proud to present the recorded closing set from Mostra's resident ABSIS, who delivered a deeply emotional finale that distilled everything Mostra stands for: a blend of force, finesse, energy and passion — all woven into one.

Across four editions, countless moments, different days and stages, ABSIS has always been there: reading the different dance floors, adapting, connecting the dots between sound and feelings. Being a resident is more than just playing; it’s embodying the festival’s pulse, giving it identity and continuity, and raising the collective experience to another level.

If you’ve journeyed with Mostra through the years, you know how central ABSIS (alongside Timnah and Patrick Russell) has been to shaping that Mostra spirit. If you haven’t yet, you may find the chance next year.

And now, for the first time: ABSIS closing the festival. A powerful tribute to what it means to support the local scene, not just by listing names from the city, but by creating moments like this one that matters.

Photo Credit : Elena Blanco

Follow :

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https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn

Tracklist :

1. Sindh - Senses
2. Formant Value - Funzione II (Notte Infinita Remix)
3. Estrato Aurora- Unreleased
4. Shifted - Arrangement In Monochrome II
5. Absis - The Body Speaks 
6. Notzing - Blank Surfaces
7. Na Nich & Vero - Time (Svreca Remix)
8.  Paleman - Cohere
9. Shifted - She Dressed In Grey (Static Mix)
10. Norbak -  Katu (Refracted Remix)
11. Orbe -  Suns
12. Delayed Arrivals	- Calamitius Mantra
13. Sindh - Akureh
14. Monic - Blood Hound
15. Dasha Rush - Black Swan
16. Mike Parker - Compressor Blades
17. Architectural - Lipstick And Cigarettes
18. Sebastian Russell - Sneak
19. Reeko - Massive Garage Meetings (Original Mix)
20. Merse - Disturb LFO
21. Jasen Loveland - Hit Da Bricks
22. Marco Shuttle - The Vox Attitude (Original Mix)
23. Altinbas - Drifting Figures
24. Decoder - XX 15 B2
25. Toki Fuko - Train
26. Rrose & Polygonia - Haima
27. SHFT - 212°F (Original Mix)
28. Mike Parker - Shakuhachi Two
29. Sandwell District x Function - Ember (New Mix)
30. Valentino Mora - Portal
31. Dasha Rush - Infinite Warp
32. Yuta Chaya - Twilight
33. Amby Iguous - 14 November
34. Deapmash - Blackout
35. Z.I.P.P.O - Xukro
36. Datafive - The Hive
37. Estrato aurora - Unreleased

MNMT Recordings : ABSIS @ Mostra closing 2025 - Barcelona

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Luigi Tozzi@Paral.lel Festival 02:09:2016

Website: http://www.electronicbeats.net/radio/sebastian-mullaert-ulf-eriksson-2016/

From Tokyo’s infamous Liquid Room through my sound recorder and straight to your eardrums via Telekom Electronic Beats... 2 hour jam from Ulf and I made with love and fun!

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Electronic Beats Podcast: Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson (Hybrid DJ/Live Set)

@myles-mac takes care of the first hour with new bits from Mårble, Tornado Wallace, Ludwig AF Röhrscheid and Will DiMaggio, then Montréal bad man @ex-terrestrial aka Adam Feingold closes out the show with a guest mix stacked with unreleased cuts from the @naffrecordings camp.

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Skylab Radio w/ Myles Mac & Ex-Terrestrial 13.07.18

Memorable closing set from Master @JaneFitz, played strictly from wax under Norwegian's midnight sun.

Read and see more: https://mnmt.no/blog/2019/11/12/festival-2019-jane-fitz/

MNMT Festival 2019

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Monument Festival 2019: Jane Fitz

Atomic moog - Woodfloor, all night long - Concrete Paris - 15.02.2019 PART 1

TASCAM DR-40X

interruption of boredom

DJ set for the release party of "Urgent Music vol. II: Assemblage" by Kavir + Montage at Beursschouwburg Brussels, 22.2.2020

Different Fountains DJ set @BSB Brussels, 22.2.2020

3h of my set at Waking Life 2019 on the ´floresta´ stage

DeWalta at Waking Life 2019 - Floresta

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Management: niko@starling.works

Music and more:  https://linktr.ee/sebastianmullaert

When you listen to Sebastian Mullaert’s music you will feel something enchanting, a resonance that delivers truth, integrity and reminds us to simply be. The Swedish artist has a distinct approach to life, as well as music, which is centred around tranquillity, stillness and the convergence of Zen meditation, nature and creativity. Known for his work as one half of Minilogue, Sebastian is also an accomplished solo artist with new material ready to roll. As an artist that is constantly evolving he has taken a bold new direction in his sonic exploration, immersing himself in the neo-classical scene and joining forces with one of the top 10 philharmonic orchestras in the world - Tonhalle Zürich. Working with great care and innovation he has created a truly immersive audio-visual performance experience, combining a mesmerising integration of electronic and classical instrumentation, with a visual art installation based on breath taking nature landscapes shot from a helicopter perspective. With such an innovative approach he aims to bridge the gap between classical and electronic music and introduce a whole new generation to the neo-classical concept. 

Sebastian's deep connection with music can be traced back to his formative years; from playing the organ and violin as a child, to performing in orchestras, string quartets and pop band, progressing into electronic music in his late teens. Discovering house and techno in the mid-nineties was the catalyst behind a revolution in his life, he set out on a new musical pathway, to promote the simplicity of being. Throughout the late nineties he experimented with electronic sounds, forming cult duo Minilogue with a friend and releasing with Crosstown Rebels, Traum Schallplatten, Wagon Repair and more, plus two albums via Cocoon – ‘Animals’ (2008) and ‘Blomma’ (2013). In 2014, the duo decided to take a break and invest their time in solo projects and Sebastian has since been hard at work cultivating a collection of new music already snapped up by hugely influential labels such as R&S sub-label Apollo, Drumcode, Hypercolour and Minus.

Sebastian Mullaert’s live performances are awe-inspiring, combining technical wizardry with energy, atmosphere and euphoria, you only have to watch his “Interpretations” performance for XLR8R or Boiler Room appearance for examples of his prowess. Recognition of his aptitude has led him to perform at institutions and festivals such as Panorama Bar - Berlin, Labyrinth Festival - Japan, Fabric - London, Concrete - Paris, The Block - Tel Aviv and Blackmarket - NYC. 

Sebastian’s collaborative work runs parallel to his solo endeavours and he has teamed up with several figures in the techno world to produce some unforgettable releases. Collaborators include Mathew Jonson, Eitan Reiter, Aril Brikha and Ulf Eriksson, and releases have come via underground platforms such as Hypnus, Mule Musiq and Kontra Musik. He also produces under the alias Wa Wu We, offering a serene, understated take on the techno aesthetic. Furthermore he is involved in the new Be Yokai project, a trio formed of Sebastian, Douglas Holmquist and Kristoffer Ström. The three men formed a natural alliance, finding their flow after several sessions together. Their first EP is signed to Hypercolour sub-label Space Hardware, with a live show and more music in the pipeline.

Sebastian Mullaert is already established as a potent force in the world of electronic music. Serious about reminding people to BE on the dance floor, or in the comfort of their own home, the music he makes is deep, progressive and utterly unique. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure he will continue to channel the infinite energy that surrounds us into every facet of his life.

Electronic Beats Podcast: Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson (Hybrid DJ/Live Set)

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