3 times shazamed gem!)  thnxx for great mix

A beautifully warm, diverse and wiggly mix from Oakland, California based Wonja (@wonj). Alongside being a talented dj & avid record collector, Wonja makes up one half of Motoko & Myers with her partner Dan. 

I'm constantly impressed by the wide-spanning range of genres, styles and moods that make up Wonja's mix catalogue - always new and always fresh.  For this mix, she's put together a playful and eclectic mix of glitch, groove and interesting soundscapes.

Thank you so much for this one Wonja! <3

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Animix Seventy One: Wonja

Currently based in Vancouver, BC, Adam 2 (@adamtwo) is a DJ, producer, organizer, and perhaps above all, a devotee of the dancefloor. They are the kind of person who's likely to have a meet-cute story with a surprising number of your friends from everywhere in the world (we met over a popsicle in the front row of No Way Back once upon a time). They bring the same spirit of community and giving they bring to the dancefloor to their engagement with the music community, most recently through their label @pprzrecords with DJ Hockey and their Afrofuturism is NOW mix series.

Read the interview and see a tracklist:
https://spontaneous.zone/045-adam-2

"So for mixes usually, I’ll find a few songs which have a common narrative/story. Then with that narrative in mind, I'll think about what the start and the end of the story sound like and do I have songs which I can use for the start and the end. I’ll usually then split the mix into 2-3 parts (3 parts for a recorded mix, 2 parts for a live performance) and each part will have the same shared theme but different energy levels.

For this one, I had a few electro tracks which weren’t really based on phrases, but were long and evolving, so I could mix them as textures kinda like how I would mix techno. There is a mix of electro/bass/techno throughout, however I purposely tried to avoid songs with 4x4 kick patterns.

In terms of a narrative I envisioned a soundtrack to a science fiction movie, recounting a story of a journey gone wrong, and elements known (science) vs. elements unknown (religion/ritual). It is always interesting to reflect on when a mix was recorded and how it reflects that period of time; for me it reflects a period of Winter, an ongoing pandemic and a bleak view of the future. I wouldn’t be able to record the same mix now because I am in such a different place emotionally and musically compared to a few months ago.

It was honestly so fascinating while writing the interview for this mix series to realize I’d come full circle and I was playing electro again but in a new way, after discovering it years ago and leaving it behind after getting so tired of it."

@adamtwo / @pprzrecords / @afrofuturismisnow

Interview + Tracklist

Spontaneous Affinity #045: Adam 2

Al Wootton is a producer, DJ, artist and operator of the record labels TRULE and Amidah Recordings. Through his own releases and those on his label he navigates the zone between Techno, Dub, UK Garage, and sparse, hypnotic percussion workouts. He is also one third of the band Holy Tongue.

More shows via wearevarious.com

Meakusma Festival 2022 pres. Al Wootton (TRULE / UK)| 21-07-22

London-based pair Jack Rollo and Elaine Tierney aka Time is Away are continually exploring the relationship between time, place and power. They do so in a wide variety of ways from exhibitions for the Arts Council England to site-specific sound works, research projects to their nearly 10-year-strong NTS show. Each one weaves spoken word pieces with atmospheric music into soundscapes that physically and mentally move you. 

The pair's exceptional record collection and ability to manipulate your mood are laid bare once more in this week's mix. It's an escapist daydream where gently lilting rhythms melt away into psychedelic dub with intimate vocal whispers. Indian meditations captivate the heart and mind while lo-fi guitar fuzz lulls you into a hypnagogic state. It's a delicate but powerful world of sound that reveals more and has an ever-deeper impact each time you listen.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 415 - Time is Away

Manchester's Jon K explores the spaces between monthly for 120 mins.

https://www.nts.live/shows/jon-k-presents-peking-spring/episodes/jon-k-presents-peking-spring-14th-february-2023

Peking 313 / Detroit Techno - The Soul Of Resistance w/ Jon K 140223

I wanted to make a mix that embodies what I listen to both while cooking and during eating dinner which can be starkly contrasted. When cooking I like to listen to downtempo or techno but when eating I like to play classic songs. There's some moments of bliss and chaos and I embrace it all just like when in the heat of the kitchen.

I like to drink wine while I cook sometimes so there are some sipper style tracks present in this mix as well as biters and cookers. Shouts to my boo Emma for always cooking with me!

XXXTRA CRISPY SKIN SALMON

Acquire a nice hunk of WILD CAUGHT salmon skin on. 

-Salmon
-Salt
-Pepper
-Olive Oil


1. Pull out bones with tweezers and pat fish dry with paper towels
2. Place fish *skin side up* in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 3 hours to remove moisture / ensure crispy skin
3. Rub fish with a small amount of olive oil to help seasoning stick and season liberally with salt and pepper. This layer also helps from the skin crust.
4. Heat 3-5 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet on medium heat (amount of oil will differ depending on size of fish and skillet but the idea is to have the skin submerged in oil, gas stoves for the win)
5. Place fish in skillet skin side DOWN first ensuring all parts of the skin are touching the pan and sear for 7.5 minutes. (A metal fish spatula is your friend here)
6. Turn off heat and flip fish over to meat side for 1 minute. Even less time for thinner fish. Remove and serve!
7. I like to eat the fish with short grain rice and furikake as well as greens like broccoli or asparagus. Pairs well with Tedorigawa Yamahai Sake

Secret Sauce 14 - DJ Eft

Tech Startup label head My Flower turns in the next Third Place show. A live recording from Research in Seattle, warming up for CZ Wang - it’s a bumpy ride in the best way possible - buckle up!

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My Flower

Third Place w/ My Flower - May 2023

Honey Soundsystem Potcast

HNYPOT 331: Club Fitness' Celebrating Humanity Mix

Piezo joins sour series this week with an exhilarating percussive workout, frantically shifting between left-field house and techno with otherworldly grooves, deep bass-lines and atmospheric breakdowns that offer brief moments of rest throughout. It's clear to hear the influence Piezo's skills as a sound designer have on the musical output and track selections - creating a fluency within the mix that is seldom achieved with the same grace. 

With previous releases coming via Idle Hands, Swamp 81, Version and Wisdom Teeth, we're looking forward to hearing more of this sought-after sound.

https://soundcloud.com/piezopz

DIM193 - Piezo

“A selection of deep musics, inspired by running, cycling and snorkelling.”

Check out the full tracklist on crackaud.io: http://crackm.ag/2YDUBnf

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Sunday Mix: CS + Kreme

Relaxer - trace induction script

Secret Sauce is a mix series to cook and eat to. Curated by music and food lovers alike, these mixes are meant to comfort and excite, just like a delicious meal. 

Secret Sauce is also meant to be a resource for restaurants, who (like DJs) strive to provide a curated and seamless experience. Too often a restaurant meal is accompanied by a haphazard or algorithmically corporatized soundtrack and hopefully this mix series can provide musical options, uplift independent musical artists, and allow for a more unique and satisfying dining experience.

Secret Sauce 14 - DJ Eft

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