Next up for the pod!
None other than DJ ojo, an extremely talented producer, DJ and good pal. The mix teeeters the line perfectly between dubbed out enjoyable home listening and slightly more gritty, club leaning tracks, expertly put together. Really nice tackle inside on this, give it a whirl. 
We also caught up with Joe for a little chat, check it below 

AM: Ojo! What have you been up to recently?

Yooo fellas, been rather busy, spinning various plates of music/work/life and trying not to get overwhelmed by all the fun stuff going on and killer music constantly being released! 

AM: How and where did you record the mix? Was there a theme or anything behind it?

Recorded it at home on my gorgeous set-up, shout out to my housemate Jacob @ Simpliply (link below) for building the hottest DJ units going.  I played a mixture of records and digis. 

In terms of theme, I guess I just wanted to try and reflect the kinda stuff that you guys have been promoting and releasing with AM. So it’s full of pretty dubbed out selections, music that walks the line between heavy and light, eerie and comforting, smooth and abrasive. 

AM: you use certain external effects / pedals within your mixing (and this mix) - is this a new thing/used frequently? Do you feel it lets you express yourself more in your djing?

Yep just recently treated myself to a delay unit, after much deliberation I chose the Benidub Digital Echo (link below) which I think sounds ridiculously nice, is easy to use, and also is electronically designed to work with mixers and other gear, rather than just guitars. Big tip!

Definitely helps in a variety of ways, whether you just want a bit of hands on improvisation whilst playing an individual track, or especially when you wanna create an interesting or exciting transition between tracks. Just gotta be careful not to overdo it cos it is very very fun!

AM: You really do have a style within your production already, very intricate/delicate/dubbed - tell us a bit about it and also your set up?

Kind of you to say, I’m definitely getting closer to the kinda sound/feeling that I imagine, although there’s a long way to go still. I work mostly just in Ableton, using a mix of samples, soft synths, and fucked up FX plugins. My ‘process’ (if you can call it that) can probably best be described as chaotic. Need to work on that…

AM: What’s next for you in 2022? Gigs/releases/food/trips/anything

No gigs of my own on the horizon, although I am v much available for booking so promoters HMU ;~) I’m currently working on a couple of new releases, one which will be my debut EP, coming out on a really dope label, if/when I manage to get it finished…

Otherwise I’ll be doing plenty of music tourism round the UK, eating dank food everywhere I go, and gazing out the window of cross-country trains. Got a few festivals booked in, particularly looking forward to Meakusma in Belgium, looks like a lovely mix of fun and experimental sounds. 

Until then, looking forward to having my heart warmed by seeing various talented friends continue to shell it at clubs n festivals! Peace x

https://www.instagram.com/simpli.ply/
https://www.instagram.com/benidub.audio/?hl=en

DJ  ojo - https://www.instagram.com/deejay_ojo/

AM Podcast #68 - DJ ojo

For the second hour of our July show, very happy to welcome Detroit-based artist Erika, thank you for this superb mix <3

@erikadotnet

On Board Music w/ Erika @Refuge Worldwide - 18/07/2023

Into The Abyss #043 | Joan Gila


Joan Gila (joan-gila) is defined as a music connoisseur. He has been collecting records since he was 15, and his great passion is rummaging through boxes to discover hidden gems. Joan is the creative mind and curator behind the HOC radio podcast platform (@hoc-radio). Additionally, he is part of the DJ duo Binomi (@binomi) alongside his longtime friend, where they have performed at various venues in Barcelona and beyond, including notable events like Mostra Festival or Perpendicular. They also released a music talk show at Dublab Barcelona called "Geography and History." Moreover, Binomi and his partner in crime Nico have a project called HIRU, where they are in charge of creating captivating sound journeys in the Laut every two months.
This year, he launched a small cassette and digital music label based on ambient and avant-garde sounds called "Red Edge" (@red-edge-label), with a first work by ABSIS.
https://rededge.bandcamp.com


In this podcast, I have tried to create a sort of soundtrack inspired by dark and repetitive sounds, interspersed or juxtaposed with textures or experiments that aim to build a shifting atmosphere of intrigue and even a certain discomfort, alternating with the pleasure and serenity that deep drones provide, even when stemming from dark tones.

https://soundcloud.com/joan-gila

Into The Abyss #042 | Joan Gila

Endri w/ Gent - Aaja Channel 2 - 26 11 23

Experimental electronics, downtempo sounds and minimalist composition from Berlin-based composer Maya Shenfeld.  
https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/maya-shenfeld-12th-january-2024

Maya Shenfeld: Promises 120124

Naomi Asa on the NTS airwaves, delivering soothing soul and spiritual jazz.  
https://www.nts.live/shows/naomi-asaturyan/episodes/naomi-asaturyan-22nd-january-2024

Naomi Asa 220124

Broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (19.01.2024)

Artist: @hannah-pezzack

Hannah Pezzack @ Radio TNP 19.01.2024

@Pillen Dj set @ SubRadio Bcn / 27.01.24 / 19.00.-20.00

Recorded at Absenta del Raval

Live Transmission On Fridays from 7.30 to 9.45 PM

Check out the full audiovisual set here: https://youtube.com/live/1klVxivdHtU?feature=share

Artwork: @JavierMarimon (IG: @ javiermrmn )

Supported by Suburbia Bcn, Absenta del Raval & RUSC

Pillen @ SubRadio Bcn / 27.01.24

1. Nina Harker – Ramier 
2. Astrid Sonne – Stuck in Pause 
3. Roy Werner – Rainbow Metal Chime in the Sun 
4. weareforests – your song ! the radish 
5. PERIMETER O – A position 
6. Ryuichi Sakamoto & Taylor Deupree – Curl To Me 
7. William Basinski – Watermusic 
8. PERIMETER O – Shimmers 
9. weareforests – sub_divisions 
10. Roy Werner – Music for Five Dreams (with Cole Pulice) 
11. A murder of crows, Tartu, december 2023 
12. Staś Czekalski - Koniec lata 
13. Nina Harker – ë 
14.  Astrid Sonne – Withdrawal

wabi-sabi 31.01.24

Volume 14 comes from our friend and another Chicagoan who's recently relocated to Berlin, Exael aka Naemi. Their split cassette with uon is getting a release soon via anomia, and they've got plenty more in the works, which we can't wait to see the light of day. The 2 hours of music they sent over covers just the right amount of ground & manages to maintain a natural feeling common thread. Enjoy the music~~

https://soundcloud.com/exael
https://soundcloud.com/n-a-e-m-i


Christian Oldham & Jeff Witscher - N°. 3/ N°. 13, 1949
Megazord - Output 1-2-1
Sense Club - Tanzglatte
Pontiac Streator - Want to Fuck You
Caveman LSD - A1
NHK - 845
Willhelm - Mercurial
Pontiac Streator - Tryptamine
Kalani Bob & Remegel - Cape Lacal
Einstein & Chewy - Untitled
GOD69 - eSHəˌlän
Dana Kelley - House Down
Urban Myths - Makin' Me Feel (DJ South Central's Tracky Dub)
Urban Myths - Without You (Dubwize Mix)
Celina Marie - Eudaimonia Draft
Sonar Bass - Sonar Base #10
Titonton Duvante - Fetish
Morgan Geist - Cables
DOXA - Permanent Colors
Der Zyklus - Iris Retinal Scanning
Fastgraph - ../../
Space Dimension Controller - Max Tiraquon
Solar X - Solar X
Umfang - Path
Mitchell Akiyama - Rain No Water
Vida Vojic - Touch
Arad Acid - White C
Orquestra de las Nubes - Un Diente En El Bolsillo

Motion Cast Vol. 14: Exael

Mirroring (Grouper + Tiny Vipers), "Fell Sound"

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