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Benedikt Frey (Serious Trouble / R-i-O //Berlin)
@freybenedikt

Illustration:
@steviewhisper

Benedikt Frey says Yes.

friday at sustain-release 2021, 12-2am. thank you karen nicole for the photo :)

thank you @sustain-release-nyc

livwutang @ Sustain-Release Year 7

Benedikt Frey DJ set @ DT CAMP 2023

Benedikt Frey (@freybenedikt) has been on a journey of musical adventure and exploration over the last 15 years. He has made everything from deepest house to bottomless dub, UK jungle to irresistible edits of Notorious BIG. Those early forays came on labels like Nous'klaer Audio and Hivern Discs but in the years since the German has looked more to industrial and post-punk for inspiration. His Fastlane album on ESP Institute this summer blended those vibes with his own take on techno and resulted in his most accomplished and singular work yet. 

Now, the Lopasura label head steps up with an extra special two-hour mix that peers into the farthest corners of his sound. It is the sort of all-consuming trip that plays out like a mind movie as it works through serval different chapters - some heady and deep, some direct and unsettling, always with great control. Whether laying down electro, wave, techno or serious bass weight, Benedikt Frey is always taking you somewhere new.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 446 - Benedikt Frey

Available on Audio Cassette and digital download directly from the label’s Bandcamp: https://cclurl.bandcamp.com/album/a-night-in-the-skull-discotheque

Side A: Bass is Eternal
Side B: 2-step Mutual Dream

A Night in the Skull Discotheque by the beloved underground selector CCL is the latest offering in the T4T LUV NRG label’s highly limited DJ mix series of cassettes. This immersive journey through a wonderland of proto-dubstep sounds from the late 1970s through the year 2000 is a sonic sibling to CCL’s acclaimed 2018 mix Ode to Queer Steppas.

Inspired in part by Eris Drew’s use of “old records to create new styles out of fragments” on her Raving Disco Breaks Vol. 1 mixtape (T4T LUV NRG, 2019), CCL approached this recording with a parallel frame of mind. Created with 3 CDJs, one Turntable, and a Boss Digital Delay 200, the tracks included in the mix are deconstructed from their whole, and constituent parts are intertwined, sampled, and dubbed out while being further stretched beyond their physical limits. CCL mixed many tracks at the 'wrong speed', pitched beyond their original recognizable tone; others are recontextualized through imaginative layering.

With a solid nod to seminal mixtapes of the early 90s, CCL references the namesake for Side A, Bass Is Eternal, an unreleased 1992 mixtape by influential Bristolian producers Smith & Mighty, an important sonic fulcrum amongst the musical tributaries of the hardcore continuum that continues to reverberate to this day. CCL experienced the after-effects of this ‘proto’ sound genesis in 2008, while living in Bristol, by which point its emergent whispers had coalesced into what became known as dubstep. Tracing a rich history of reference through the samples, basslines, moods, and drum patterns emanating from Bass Is Eternal while looking for connections that predate it became a long-term fascination for CCL. The result is a DJ mix that connects the oft-forgotten dots between proto eras and modern developments in bass and dubstep.

For the resulting sonic ride on A Night in the Skull Discotheque, CCL leads us to a fantastical place of timeless surreality – a majestic haunted dancehall soundtracked by a giddy rush of steppers and dubbed-out delights. Subs rattle through syncopated percs, and moody synths glisten in macabre glory. Fantastical dancers wriggle in wispy eternity, liberated from their corporeal forms in all their greatest spiritual wonder. Both extravagant and dusky, A Night in the Skull Discotheque is a world of seductive in-betweens, a place caught between the moodiest depths and the highest exuberance – A love letter to one of the most impactful formative sounds of the last decades.


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A portion for the proceeds from this release will go to fundraiser "SUPPORT PALESTINIAN SOLIDARITY IN EUROPE!". You can also directly donate via:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-palestinian-solidarity-in-europe
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Tape design: Nina Muro
Mastering: TJ Hertz
Additional tape mastering: Eris Drew
Photography: CCL 
Linear notes: Nevan Jio

A Night in the Skull Discotheque [T4T015]

CCL - A Night in the Skull Discotheque

SMUT Press are delighted to present the incredible legend Angel D’lite as the next guest for Sounds of SMUT!

With appearances at the likes of Adonis, Tender, Maricas, Eris Drew’s Temple of Dreams, La Noche, BDE, Panorama Bar, De School and much more, the colourful universe of South London’s Angel D’lite takes in all shades of the rave - horny organs, high camp vocals, big breaks and thumping bass underscore their genre-bending sets that span tempos and time. This hour of luscious power perfectly evokes this, as thumping drum loops, erotic basslines and ethereal synths blend seamlessly. 

We are so excited to share this truly amazing mix with you. Thank you Angel for joining us!

026 - ANGEL D'LITE

FLIGHT MODE w/ VIO PRG - Monday 4th November 2024

"A kind of music" - the duo behind the new label come together for a regular hour long session, weaving through unexpected dancefloor sounds...  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/canyoufeelthesun-w-call-super-parris/episodes/canyoufeelthesun-w-call-super-parris-2nd-january-2025

CAN YOU FEEL THE SUN W/ CALL SUPER & PARRIS 020125

Next up in our Digest series is our good mate Antoni aka Antek!

I first met Antoni last year when he invited me down to Planet Wax for one of his instalments of 'Antek Invites', a regular event he hosts at the shop showcasing the breadth and depth of his taste alongside friends and other DJs who he knows will match the vibe. 

A true gent with a genuine passion for music, Antek's been part of the Planet Wax crew for ~18 months with regular appearances and events at the shop, alongside other gigs around South London, as well as radio appearances on Subtle, Aaja, Kool FM, Balamii, and Netil to name a few. 

He even played the Steel City of Sheffield recently at the newly established Gut Level, a queer community DIY space in the heart of the city centre.

Hope you enjoy the variety of sounds he's put together for us in this mix :)

Seven Hills Digest 022 - Antek

Saturday 1st March, Berlin-based record label Stólar hosted a special record release party at Inverted Audio Record Store in Peckham celebrating the launch of Will You’s first ever physical extended player, 'Is It 2 Late?'. This recording captures Will You's all vinyl DJ set emanating deep and playful vibes. Big up to everyone that attended the in-store it was a truly magical evening.

📸 https://inverted-audio.store/blogs/news/in-store-stolar-records-with-will-you-philipp-priebe

Will You // Inverted Audio In-Store

Today we’re really happy to share a very special set on our SØNDER SoundCloud page — straight from the incredibly talented Masaka Masaka. 

We first met Masaka Masaka two years ago during a trip to Uganda, and were completely blown away by his set at Underground Kampala. His energy, creativity, and raw talent were unforgettable.

In this mix, Masaka blends techno with Ugandan local sounds in a way that feels fresh, bold, and deeply rooted. Expect a wild fusion of mangled samples, percussive grooves, jazz loops, chopped vocals, and basslines that move. It's a sonic journey full of skittering drums, silky ambiences, jungle breaks, dubby psychedelia, and even touches of shoegaze and spiritual choir.

Masaka Masaka is a Ugandan producer, DJ, and we’re honored to host his work on our platform.

Enjoy the listen!

MASAKA MASAKA IG: http://instagram.com/masaka___masaka/

SNDR IG: www.instagram.com/sndr_official_/?hl=it

SNDR 061 // MASAKA MASAKA

Benedikt Frey for Honey Trap 4.4.2025 @ Sameheads

I’m sharing my set from @nowadaysnyc from February, closing out the Sunday evening of the Nonstop party after Ayesha's crazy set. This was one of my favourite moments DJing ever I think. Pure synergy in one of my favourite places to play in the world.

The first track is something new from me, keep your eyes peeled more info soon. 👀

Theres a load of genre hopping over the four hours but everything felt quite natural and seamless, taking things from peak time bass music down to a soft house music landing with a few twists and turns along the way.

Beautiful and affirming moment dancefloor moments are not to be taken for granted! Much love to everyone who danced.

Batu @ Nowadays Nonstop - NYC [16th Feb 2025]

๑ begins with a deep hour of masterful and imaginative storytelling, performed live by @templerat at the Siamese Twins label night in March 2025.

แนะนำซีรีส์มิกซ์ Mantra ที่เชิญศิลปินจากเครือข่ายครอบครัวของเราในอดีต ปัจจุบัน และอนาคตมาร่วมเล่าเรื่องผ่านเสียงดนตรี ๑ เริ่มต้นด้วยชั่วโมงแห่งการเล่าเรื่องที่ลึกซึ้งและเปี่ยมจินตนาการ โดย @templerat แบบไลฟ์สด

Mantra

Mantra ๑ Temple Rat (Live Set)

In the cultural cosmos of the Fusion Festival, the Dubstation is its own planet. A place where reality takes a break and time forgets itself.
This hybrid DJ set, dedicated to a midsummer morning dream, was created there.
Re-edited songs, amusing samples and an aerophone, recorded with breath still fogged from the night, fell into place. No rush, no rules, just sound.

I’m so thankful to all those who made this magic possible:
Among them the dancers, who made the invisible tangible,
the technicians, whose hands moved across the controls faster than shadows,
and of course the travelers who stayed while time slipped away.

This is my gift to you, a fragment of that morning.

What a ride. After months of preparation, it finally happened.
Here are the first three hours of my four-hour set from Friday morning at Fusion 2025.
The last hour was a spontaneous reggae freestyle, which I’ll upload separately sometime soon, or send you a private link if you like.

Check my: https://www.instagram.com/neobeo_music/
Background Image by Frank Moth: https://frankmoth.com/

Tracklist is coming soon...

𝄢 𓃸𓅂𓃢𓆣𓃴𓆜𓅮𓅰𓃠𓆉𓆈𓃭𓅓𓅐𓆡𓃰𓄅𓆙𓃻𓆤𓅅𓅠𓆢𓄇𓆐𓆔𓄄𓃾𓆂𓃿𓆠𓆇

ɳeoƁeơ @Ꭰubstation - Fusion Festival 2025

3 hour journey on the best open-air floor in the world!
artwork by: https://www.instagram.com/rive.arte/

vom Feisten @ sisyphos beach 19/7/25

Budakid synthesizes razor-sharp production polish with a boundless creative spirit, delivering tracks that pulse with unexpected twists. Whether weaving sonic narratives in the studio or through midnight sets, he consistently turns listening into an immersive, all-encompassing experience.

Budakid will perform at Balance Croatia 2025.

@budakid

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BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY
Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia
feat. Deep Dish & Khen

Thursday August 7th 2025
(Friday August 8th morning finish)
12:00am - 5:00am

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BALANCE CROATIA SOLD OUT!
Limited daily tickets remain.

Balance Croatia 2025
Thu 7th Aug - Mon 11th Aug 2025
The Garden Resort, Tisno

Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info.

IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia


Balance Croatia 036: Budakid

BALANCE CROATIA

New MooN invites you to enjoy the best sets of the history on 𝑾𝒐𝒐𝑴𝒐𝒐𝑵 𝑹𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒐🌙✨

Tune in and let the rhythms elevate your soul with Dj set by 𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 [#𝟎𝟑𝟏 ] at Cova Santa Ibiza 2025 on #SoundCloud and #Youtube

#WooMoonIbiza #WooMooNRadio #NewMoon @acidtrainer

Acid Trainer | Woomoon Radio #031 | Ibiza'25

Recorded live from Weaving Weeds at Horst Arts & Music 2025, this is a mesmerising three and a half hours of Dutch artist Oceanic, deftly slipping and sliding through textural club sounds in a manner that's distinctly his.

@oceanicocean
@horstartsmusicfestival

RA Live - Oceanic - Horst Arts & Music 2025, Belgium

Benedikt Frey - Troubled Funk MixX #5

Mantra ๒ is presented by fellow space cat @freybenedikt. He describes this mix as one “For the Birds and the Trees” and we couldn’t agree more.

Listen and dream. here, music is the medicine.

Mantra ๒ Benedikt Frey

Powder at Sustain-Release 2017

Chang and Eng, born in 1811 in Siam (nowadays Thailand), were the first documented conjoined twin brothers. Their fame propelled the expression “Siamese Twins” to become synonymous for conjoined twins. It is also a record label based in Bangkok run by Sunju, Johan, Taychin and Yoshi. A home for authentic, tribally rooted sounds introducing Asian artists and creating symbiotic dialogues with producers around the globe.

Two heads, one path, one pace.

Mantra ๒ Benedikt Frey

Siamese Twins Records