Multi Multi MIX series

Two hours from a warm-up set at Club der Visionaere a few weeks ago, from 18 to 22. Fresh out of the hospistal due to some acute health issue, on heavy painkillers so I was not at my best form. But that's how recordings should be, raw like life itself. Njoy.

Cleymoore @ Club der Visionære (Warm-Up 27/05/2025)

art:cast °183 | Manata

From countryside calm to cosmic dancefloor calls, Manata digs for nuggets of gold - both musical and metaphysical. Having grown from small-town gigs in central Portugal to sunrise closings on Berlin’s Hoppetosse and label showcases in Brooklyn, João Manata's journey is one shaped by persistence, dusty grooves, and a Fantom 06 that rarely leaves his side. The DJ/producer’s story isn’t one of overnight buzz, but of careful curation, endless digging, and a love for records that started with Stevie Wonder and unexpectedly found its way to ‘90s Trance gems.

Now with the launch of his new label Red Beryl Records – a spiritual successor to his Nugs On Board imprint – Manata revisits the past to shape the future, uncovering unheard treasures from decades gone by. “Since Nugs is all about precious gems, I got the idea for Red Beryl after doing a small research about rare stones… it’s one of the rarest minerals on Earth,” he explains. 

In this candid and wide-ranging interview, Manata opens up about vinyl-fueled upbringings, the early Lisbon hustle, hazelnut cookies in the studio, and the joy of seeing a dancefloor respond to a long-forgotten Belgian trance record from 1995.

“For me, producing or playing music is like telling a story. I love to get vocal samples from old movies or NASA space journeys and build my tracks around that.”

Prepare to dig deep with Manata - because the gold’s always there for those willing to unearth it.

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art:cast °183 | Manata

This mix is inspired by our latest digs, as well as selections that we've kept over the years that feel timeless to us. We've crafted it in a way that shows how we move through our own sets, with a driving groove that captures a shift from day through to night. You'll find a mix of house, breaks and techno, from artists we love both old and new. We loved putting this together as it's a showcase of what you can expect to see from us over our gigs this summer - we hope you enjoy it too!

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 12: Mother Earth

Cartulis is really happy to present the next episode of our Live Series podcast.

For number 009, we bring you a very special recording, a 5-hour journey captured live during our 15th Anniversary at Fold. That night, Room 2 was fully taken over by Outransa, the collaborative project of Kensa and Nicky Macha.

The duo delivered an all-night-long set that perfectly captured their identity and the energy of the night. They’ve been shaping their sound and vision over the years, and this recording is a beautiful reflection of that.

So sit back, press play, and relive the vibe of that unforgettable night in Room 2 of Fold, with Outransa.

Outransa // Cartulis Live Series 009

Brian (DJ Python) and I run a Sunday party called Pause, and here’s a section of a live recording from our third edition.

Brian got stuck in New York, which meant I had to hold it down for about 6-7 hours. I’d barely slept—maybe an hour since Friday—thanks to what could be excused as work commitments and some friends deciding to get married in the middle of it all.

Honestly, I barely remember playing, just that I showed up without headphones or a working USB. Shout out to Blake from the Ormside Bar team, who lent me his headphones and held down the first 30 minutes while I copied some random folders onto a spare stick of his.

The mix is a bit loose given my delirium but meant I was trying shit like leaving Chicago drum tracks rolling under other blends or attempting to double drop minimal tunes (god only knows why)."

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 17: Kit Seymour

"Building this mix with recent dancefloors and memorable dancers in mind. The result is a a condensed representation of a peak time set you might find me play recently. Full of new and old records i've been enjoying recently in clubs and festivals. 

It starts with a 40 mins build up of rolling, rhythmic and consistent early 00s tech house tracks, leading up into an intentional 30 minute final flurry of good feeling inducing 90s ravey lifters. I'm really happy how it turned out, and maybe some of these records slip into my set at Multi Multi."

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 21: Mark Gill

"This one-hour vinyl-only mix weaves together chuggy house and disco grooves, built for those deep and magical moment when the whole dancefloor moves as one. You're invited on a sonic journey through spiritual, soulful, and percussive sounds now.
Enjoy the ride!"

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 18: Nina Yamada

Joining us on the podcast this week is Silverlining. A prolific producer with over 200 vinyl releases and remixes across almost three decades, Asad is a true legend of the UK underground, his inventive, deep sound recognisable across the many aliases he’s operated under.

On DIM330, his considerable skills as a DJ take centre stage. We’ve already had this one on repeat—nearly two hours of deeply dug house, mixed with a seamlessness that reflects his decades both in the studio and the booth. Classy, dynamic and the perfect midsummer soundtrack.

DIM330 - Silverlining

Had a proper boogie recording this in my bedroom! I was hoping to create a mix that showcased my love of early 00s progressive house, incorporating both old records and new fresh material that capture the nostalgia of the golden era. Packed to the brim with unreleased and forthcoming material from my extremely talented friends. Proper peak time mix but can fit any setting I’m sure 😉 Enjoy x

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 19: Wigs

This mix is especially dear to my heart - a love letter to some of my all-time favourite records. Threaded throughout is a consistent theme of soulful female vocals that bring warmth and emotion to the journey. Expect a strong presence of ’90s house and garage influences, with plenty of summer-tinged “hands-in-the-air” moments, punchy piano lines, and deep, chunky house grooves. It’s a feel-good blend designed for open skies, sun-kissed dancefloors, and pure joy.

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 20: Leztopia

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Backroom EP

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A8-podcast #9 comes from Vienna-based selecta Alice. Known for her distinct ear & commitment to unearth the unheard, she is deeply rooted in the local scene and surely one of Viennas most exciting talents. A talent we have experienced in numerous in-store sessions, streams, open-airs, festival hostings & dayraves. We are very happy to have you contributing to our series, Vicky, especially since it’s your very first recording in the world wide web. Onwards & upwards.

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Apartment Acht 09 | Alice

One of the latest club recordings from Children of Valis - primed to get us in the right headspace for their return this Sunday at BRET 24hrs+.

Expect elite tech house basslines, classic UK and Dutch 90s house, layered with early 2000s progressive flavours and just the right dose of forward-driving rollers.

All-round bouncing material, made for floors, ears, and hearts that know.

Tune in. Full tracklist below!

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1 Chonga - Electric Kung Fu Midnight (Original Mix)
2 Beanfield - The Season (Swag's Alternative Dub)
3 Dexter - Rubbery
4 Carsten Fietz - 4th Wonder
5 Katakana - Auto Suggestion (Bombed Out Dub)
6 Carsten Fietz vs DJ Dorian - Easy
7 Katakana - Wasteland
8 Liquid Light - Red Vision
9 B & C - Desire (Mix 3)
10 Picasso - Drum Starts
11 Francis Harris & Sean Cusick - Etc - 2A - 128
12 Eight Vibes - Clearwater
13 Kenneth Graham - Bermuda
14 Philip Chernikov - Dopi
15 Rush Deluxe – Dream In Rhythm (Relentless Dub) (COV edit)
16 Yann Solo - Paradise (Original Mix)
17 Solidwood & Joris Blaine - Broadcast Revolution
18 Stephane Deschezeaux - Somewhere Someone
19 Twintub - Big ’n’ Read
20 Traxforma - Technology
21 Kappa - Right
22 Get F**ked - Latino Lady
23 Tribalation - Ghetto People
24 Alan Barratt & Yann Solo - Number Two (COV Edit)
25 Airbass - Ibiza
26 Jovonn - Perks (Original Mix)

VBX #44 - Podcast by Children of Valis

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Katia Curie delivers the final podcast before this year’s festival. The Ukrainian DJ, now based in Vienna, is rising fast, with an impressive run of recent mixes showcasing a refined ear and a deft touch on the turntables. Her manipulation of sound speaks to her classical music training from childhood.

Clocking in at just under an hour, DIM332 expertly leans into the rolling tech-house sound that Katia has become so formidable wielding.

DIM332 - Katia Curie

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OUT NOW | Urban Fish - Look Inside Yourself (Li.La Remix)

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Secretsundaze is the trademark of forward-thinking, underground house music. As an artist and brand – spanning parties and festivals, a record label, a studio, an NTS residency and a live band project – it’s been operating for over 20 years and embodies the spirit and community of London’s club culture. But it’s never been one to sit still or rest on its laurels; leave that to the nostalgia crew because Secretsundaze always keeps it moving. 

Take this year, 2024, as an example. Right now Secretsundaze is stepping out as an artist proposition in its own right, helmed by producer/DJ/curator James Priestley who’s currently packing a stack of club tracks that will drop across the year and establish the project as a hit factory for DJs and dancers searching for a fresh take on house music that draws on breakbeat energy and trancey euphoria. Priestley is known to take the roof off as a DJ and now he’s adding to his arsenal with sought-after solo productions of his own under the Secretsundaze name. 

As a tastemaker, Secretsundaze sits at the cutting-edge, bringing new heads into the fold and always looking to champion new talent. His NTS residency, which has seen MoMa Ready, Paquita Gordon and Alex Kassian guest recently, is a reflection of the project’s current dancefloor obsessions. The meticulous curation of the Secretsundaze presents parties and Multi Multi festival, renowned for featuring talents such as Ash Lauryn and Carista long before they gained widespread recognition and uniting visionary artists like Toumba, Tash LC and NIKS under a single roof, serves as a compelling testament to Secretsundaze’s commitment in celebrating new artists.

Now for some history: 2022 saw the launch of Spirit Of Sundaze Ensemble, a full live band project that reimagines anthems beloved of those in the know, recording and performing cult bangers like Photek’s ‘Mine To Give’ and Joyce Sims’ ‘Come Into My Life’. The band has already graced the stages of the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Southbank Centre) and the ICA as well as Beat Hotel and Kala festivals, with a debut LP set for release later this year.

This duality of cutting-edge and classic is what makes Secretsundaze so special. Priestley originally cut his teeth as a d’n’b DJ and a promoter of not-so-legal warehouse parties before becoming an annual resident at the legendary Robert Johnson and landing gigs at Panorama Bar and Queen at Smart Bar, which is the kind of gigography that many selectors would happily settle for. But Priestley’s love of underground club culture has propelled him even further and Secretsundaze is now two decades deep, a pillar of London culture that has poured blood, sweat and tears into the city’s music community. 

Secretsundaze begins 2024 as a solo venture with Priestley at the helm, navigating an ever-expanding musical universe that unearths and re-engages with different styles, genres and music scene via parties, live shows, productions, radio and even a new record label.

Multi Multi Mix Vol. 12: Mother Earth

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