Always such beautiful intros your sets :) J'adore!!!

The music smells better when Im drunk. What a great lyric.

Introducing…Déjà Brew!

A set lovingly prepared for Earth Frequency Festival 2021 

Back to the scene of the panic attack, another year older, bolder, wiser and yet still aware I’m barely scratching the surface of what’s possible in this space

Wholeheartedly welcomed the change of season and loved the winter fashunnnn expressions roving around like free range art on display to the world

What an honour and privilege it is to be able to gather, to dance, to play, to smile, to bypass small talk entirely and get straight to the good stuff! The banter flows effortlessly into philosophy pausing only for puns or taking off on tangents led by curiosity or passion 

We have evolved to be playful by nature, that is exactly how we learn best from childhood as we develop our cognition, motor skills and sense of the world around us but all the way into adulthood it’s how we bond with other humans, unwind and manage stress

To receive the benefits of play we need to be in a relaxed state and there is nothing I find more soul nourishing than being out amongst nature surrounded by hundreds or even thousands of others who heard the same calling

Each and every one of these tracks has stirred or soothed my soul and I am beyond thankful to the original artists for bringing the rhythmic remedies into my life - See below for full list ❤

Alphant - Babtoo 
Numatik - Ensename feat Liquid Bloom & Natalia Clavier)
Kusht - Birch Wood Act
M.RUX - Djoungou 
Uji - La Descarria feat Miss Bolivia 
Captain Beefheart - Abba Zaba
Gats - Beautiful Women
Kurup, Salvador Araguaua & Spaniol - Gato de Beco
Saqi - Orishas
Mose Robert - Observer
Goldcap - Mirage
DJ Le Roi ft Roland Clark - I get deep
Mollono.Bass ft Ava Asante - Feeling Good
Stavroz - The Finishing

Artwork: Moon Sugar ~ Kristin Eck
https://www.redbubble.com/people/keck/works/8787761-moon-sugar

⫷ EFF2021 ⫸ ⚬ ⫷ Déjà Brew ⫸

The evolution continues...as does the rain!

Opening night at Wonky Town was a vibe and a half, the space was a wonderland begging everyone to come play full to the brim with games, interactive installations, a cosy lamp lit lounge and all sorts of other shenanigans 

It was an honour and a privilege to play on a purpose built stage compliments of the festival and Fulcrum Designs in lieu of Sheila no longer being with us - May she forever rest in bass...

Also worth noting for full transparency and celebration of my musical journey that it was my first time performing live directly on the decks sans laptop and controller which was a whole new world in terms of convenience but all wrapped up in the kinda nerves I thought were behind me

Looking forward to continuing the learning process, experimenting with the weaving and manipulating of sound drawing inspiration from those in the know around me and as always with the highest level of gratitude and respect for the original creators 

On that note....

Night Wind - Islandman
Duat - Trippin Jaguar
Sol - Alef
As Time Goes By - Zuma Dionys
Marimbando ft Magupi - Zen Baboon 
Etincelles - Mouma & Baso 
Not Her Favourite - Ramyen
No Trumps (Zigan Aldi Remix) - Rapossa
Culture Of Knights - Uone
Drifter - Be Svendsen
Deja De Ser - Afgo & Beeghy
Welwyn ft Harry Vanvagen - Thornato
Searching For ft Lazarusman - Xinobi
Utopia - Sylvio *With a few tickles of ATB - Until I come just for fun ;)
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac (Vibrant Matters Rethink)

Artwork: James R Eads - Only the rain knows

⫷EFF 2022⫸⚬⫷ Wonky Town ⫸⚬⫷Fluiditea⫸

The Mood For Blues

A slow deep house travelogue from the Badlands to The Bayou, from the Western twang of Wyoming's cowboy country to the pensively achy ballads of Southern blues. Live & unscripted  (recording is from my set at Green River Rendezvous Festival,  Wyoming). Tracklisting below:

https://soundcloud.com/el-buho
The Limiñanas - Maria's Theme (El Buho's Cumbi-edit)
https://soundcloud.com/besvendsen
Be Svendsen - Leone
https://soundcloud.com/rapossa
Rapossa - Wild Guns (Samaha Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/k-paul
K-Paul, Kid Simius - El Remo Dub
https://soundcloud.com/nicopuschmusic
Nico Pusch - Blackbird (Thomas Lizzara Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/steven-maff
Steven Maff - Johnny
https://soundcloud.com/feinheitsbrei
Feinheitsbrei - Forest Of Souls
https://soundcloud.com/giaccaofficial
Antonio Giacca - Down Like the River 
https://soundcloud.com/a21producer
A21 & Fernando Sanchez - Niquelao
Nhii - A Mindful Blues 
https://soundcloud.com/nhii-music/a-mindful-blues
Devendra Banhart - Für Hildegard von Bingen (Crussen Edit)
https://soundcloud.com/devendrabanhart / https://soundcloud.com/crussen
Bob Dylan  - All Along The Watchtower (Soulmotion Dj Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/soulmotiondj
https://soundcloud.com/uone/premiere-uone-western-kaos-of-time-feat-briony-taylor-brooks-beat-pathwav
Briony Taylor-Brooks, Uone, Western- Kaos of Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Otzk1zidg
Rocknrolla  Soundsystem - Nobody’s Fault But Mine
....and finally, one of the most underrated producers  ever, of downtempo, chilled-out, electro-soul & folk Americana:
https://soundcloud.com/akshinalizadeh
Akshin Alizadeh - Inner Struggle
Akshin Alizadeh - Southern Man

DRAGONFLY - TUMBLEWEED HOUSE & PRAIRIE BLUES

With change in the air and much anticipated wellness on the way it seemed like the right time to create a memento of this recent chapter of life... 

The music woven together in this homebrew is quite sentimental, the exact medicine I never knew I needed until it landed in my body at the right time and interestingly the right pace with most being a similar tempo and tone. 

Each of the tracks were recognised from within as a remedy long before I came to understand their meaning or relevance let alone marinade in their melodies. 

It is only now when I listen back that I come to appreciate the inner intelligence at work here and in turn start to rebuild some trust in my body and it’s ability to heal. 

As always I give thanks to the original artists, your creations have truly meant the world to me <3 

Andy Benz - Double Bass Dub 
Partika - A Slight Return 
Sensitive - Jean du Voyage 
Desmond Cheese - Dubbin Out 
Isaac Chambers - Moonlight Ride (feat Bluey Moon) 
Leonhart - Walking on Earth (feat Made Jen) 
Maple Syrup - Borboletas 
Audiopharmacy - Ruined Lands 
Neroche - Moontide Theory (Hugo Kant Remix) 
MAUGLI - Trouble (feat Flolento) 
Kousk & Esylu - LuciDreams 
Nomadic - Monkey Business 
Hugo & Wielandwieland - Quiet Night 
Kalabrese - Healthy Again (Feat Palma Ada) 
Fat Freddy's Drop - Ray Ray (Slope Remix) 

“Don’t abandon yourself, not when you’re sick, not when you’re tired. Not when you’ve lost the thread, the thought or the thing you thought defined you. 

You will die many times in one life and create yourself anew. This is natural. This is a gift. I’ve died a few times now here in this world. The person I was: gone. 

Throw that older skin into the water. Give it to the sky. Step into what wants to emerge now. Nothing can hold you back when you are willing to be yourself.” ~Jeannette Encinias 

Artwork ~ Johanna Linden

⫷ Homebrew ⫸⚬⫷ Anteadote ⫸⚬⫷ Vol 1 ⫸

July 1, 2023

My 12th year performing at Priceless was the most fun I've had yet. Thank you to all of the planners, volunteers, and attendees that make Priceless happen. Deep gratitude to the musicians who made the music in this set, especially previous Priceless guests El Búho (@el-buho), David Last (@davidlast), and Rumpistol (@rumpistol). 

Special shout out to my forever inspirations for Forest vibes - Ganucheau (@ganucheau) and Dr. Toast (@drtoast). It still feels like everything I do with music is trying to do for others what they have done for me. 

Happy Priceless.

Griffin Crafts - Priceless 2023

Becoming a regular stage warmer for the Mood Swing & Chevy Bass Block Parties has presented a good excuse to get out of the house and share some much loved tunes of a slightly funkier variety alongside dear friends and some incredibly talented international acts...
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For this instalment we gathered at The Triffid and the brief was to begin the moment doors opened and warm up the space by toeing the line of a vibe that begs the question "Should we get a drink?" or "Should we have a dance?" then handover to the rest of the funky little relay team assembling for the eve. Shout out to Jamie Forest, Father Funk, Clitoverse, Djonn, Wilma, Sharif D, The Freshmaker, The Sponges and of course MSCB.
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I count my blessings to have these opportunities to express myself and connect with others through a mutual love of the music that we can't help but move and groove to, the kind that makes us feel, helps us heal and above all else connect with ourselves via the rhythms and melodies that feel at home in our bodies for reasons far beyond our understanding.
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As always all my thanks goes to the original creators of each and every track stitched into this offering now and forevermore etched in my memory as belonging together 🖤
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Believe - The Blue Square
Lidjeu - Thds
Origenes - Biomigrant & Mente Organica
A Twisted Fate As We Drag Ourselves Through - Harry Charles
Paax En Cuba (Extended Mix) - PAAX (Tulum)
Me Veo (Original Mix) - Notre Dame
Africa Ni Leo - Bantu Vlasn vs Sarabi
Sahale - Sapana
XAXIM, rele, iria - Se Essa Rua Fosse - Guyanu
Darkness Everyday (Original Mix) - Johnny Mikes, Michael B
La Ka Ruba feat. Akil (Original Mix) - Nena Helena
Fu-Gee-La (Diver City Remix) - Richard Greay, Lissat
Afro Sambroso (Rampa Version) - Rampa, Lokkhi Terra, Dele Sosimi, Francesco Chiocci
Stick Up (Extended Mix) - Pimp Chic!
Style Is The Answer (Original Mix) - Mash
You've Got Me Where You Want Me (Extended Mix) - Bakermat
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Bummed that the recording on the eve didn't capture Cecilia Caleandro jamming with her harp, flute and angelic vocals but our time will hopefully come again!
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Artwork ~ Skully Mambo 4 by James R Eads

⫷ MSCB Block Partea ⫸⚬⫷The Triffid ⫸⚬⫷2023⫸

Setting the tone for the day ahead at the Boombox Stage on Sunday at Earth Frequency Festival was an absolute deeeeelight!
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Morning Mojo, a much anticipated maiden voyage collaboration for The Shady Lady and Blossom Medusa merging their shared love and devotion to Meditation, Yoga, Music, Dance and Tea giving the people what they so desperately need by day three...a cuppa, a spangle informed stretch sesh and a thoughtfully designed soundscape to ease everyone into their day.
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We were also so so spoilt on the day to have Cecilia Caleandro join us for the last portion of the set winding everything down to an eventual Sivasana Serenade with ethereal vocals, harp and flute leaving us all in the floatiest of moods. Alas this was not captured and stored as a recording on the day but the memory will stay with all who were there to behold.
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The first and last chunk of this set is best enjoyed taking it easy in a cosy, comfortable position with soft or even closed eyes if that’s something that feels good for you then allow the music to be the guide. The pace rises and falls again with many worthwhile messages to be absorbed throughout and a Hare Krishna/Coolio remix you probably didn't know you needed!
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The tracks selected were already well and truly adored by at least one or both of us but now have found themselves etched even deeper into our souls and psyches, destined to always be treasured and remembered together as though they belong. Many thanks to the original creators, your music feels like home, please don't stop <3 

Daydream (ft. Ashwin Srinivasan) - Nitin Sawhney
A Call to Prayer - Nitin Sawhney
The Southern Sea - Garth Stevenson
Ajai Alai - Noha
No Mind Dub - Mike Rauss & Guacayo
Midnight Curse - Slackwax
Gangtas Paradise - Coolio Krishna’s Paradise edit by Dr Parnassus
Energey - Sampa The Great reimagined by The Oddness
Meditation - Turu Anası
Tiden Inne - Baptiste Sejourne & Kama Lila Sol
Passiflora ft Maria Kalli - Heather Christie Moontide Remix
Baby Go - David Walters - Synapson Remix
Dustando - Shapers & RAMMO
Chaldene - Islandman
Garam Masala - Slow Nomaden
Umami - Michael Simon & Tibetania
Jendayi - ANBER - Balint Boldizsar Remix
Lua - Djamou Sangare - Pippi Ciez Retake
La Blanche ft Omar - TEHRACH
Penumbra - Emmotica
La Luna Perdida - J.POOL
Walk with the Dreamers - Ambala / Catoma - Leo Mas, Fabrice & Giorgio Li Calzi Remix)
Orca - Iyakuh & VOLO
A Song For Your Heart - Gwairoch

⫷EFF24⫸⚬⫷Morning Mojo with Blossom Medusa⫸⚬⫷Vitalitea⫸

a slow deep burner, heavy on the latin vibes.. just the way I like it

bonitas ♡

A rhythmic remedy woven to calm the chaos within me

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Artwork: Autumn Skye ~ Aya

With much gratitude and respect for the original artists, producers and algorithms for bringing this musical medicine into my life, full track list below

Dirtwire - Sailing the Solar Flares
Isaac Chambers - Dusty Swap Jives
Thievery Corporation - Amerimacka
De Ushuaia a La Quiaca (Peter Power's Inverse Edit)
Deya Dova - Return of the Bird Tribes
Palov - Lokums & Matches
Goldcap - Shanti
Rapossa - Oriental Tales
Kaya Project - One Hundred Lights
Kurup, Salvador Araguaya & Spaniol - Gato de Beco
Bobby Mc Ferrin - Circlesong 6 (Peter Power Edit)
Be Svendsen ft Kamilla Kovacs - October Letters
Parallels & Joe Finch - The Smooth Gardens
Feathered Sun - Scheune
Beautiful Chorus - The Waves We Give

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse⫸○⫷Heard Immunitea⫸

Conceived under the blue moon Oct 31, 2020 and recorded in the sanctuary of my own home studio with the help of some green tea and cuddles with cats.

Night Blossom

⫷Lamp lover, tea sipper, peace keeper, good time seeker, garden tender, pun maker, rump shaker, mad hatter, globe trotter, creator, curator, procrastinator and occasional hoarder without borders⫸
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~ Sweet dreams are made of tea and who are we to disagreeeeeee? ~
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There is one thing we can all agree on, and that is Shady Lady brings a unique blend of soul and authenticity to the table. Her cup is filled with what has historically been described as "movement medicine" containing "Les notes qui font du bien" (The notes that feel good) with a hefty dash of eastern influenced bass, nostalgic treasures from the past and reminders of the natural world that can't help but wrap you up with a warm embrace.  
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Her live offerings take you on a journey…in the beginning all soft, sultry and smooth, even a little hip hop flow at times you might note but settle in for a ride because soon you’ll be picking up pace and those gentle sways from the start become a distant memory landing in funkier and frothier territory.
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No two Shady Lady sets will ever be the same, each track lovingly chosen and woven for a time and a place to experience sound and space together. A music lover first and foremost relishing the opportunity to connect with fellow movers and groovers who dance to the beat of the same drum and whose hearts sing at the sound of stringssssss 🎻 
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The experience (often accompanied by a deeeelish tea service mid set) has been enjoyed at Earth Frequency, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Grounded Permaculture Gatherings, West End Fire Fest, SWELL Sculpture Festival, Elements, Island Vibes, Modifyre and Initiation just to name a few as well as many a Wonky Queenslander event being a dedicated resident disk jockey and pineapple counter 🍍✨
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Most recently she has found herself an opening act niche setting the tone and warming up the stage for the likes of Opiuo, Jordan Dennis, Mood Swing & Chevy Bass, Father Funk, The Sponges, B'Rock'n Radley, WBBL, Rumpus, Tha Fun Police and Butterz with whispers of more collaborations and opportuniteas on the horizon 🫖
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So if this sounds like your cuppa tea then be sure to keep your ears open for all that is yet to be in store on this shady adventure into the unknown!
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