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We teamed up with Kuala Lumpur based-collective @SATURDAYSELECTS for a bimonthly show on Source. To connect with underground worldwide music scenes is a goal. 🌍

This week, our friend Roshan invited Singapore-based DJ @Sivaneshpillai to build the second part of the SaturdaySelects bimonthly mix.

tracklist: https://www.sourceradio.com/media/saturdayselects-invite-sivanesh

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SaturdaySelects Residency(003) with Sivanesh

Kicking off Life In Arpeggio's new 15-Min Flash Mix series is a loyal trooper of the Singaporean DJ community, the inimitable and irresistible Sivanesh. 

Well-versed in luscious house cuts and groovy doses of techno, the veteran has spun at venues like Headquarters, Tanjong Beach Club and Kilo Lounge. His most renowned residency lies with CÉ LA VI where he dominated the main room week after week, even curating the soundtrack of the institution’s Sky High Brunch series. It was here where he famously opened for The Martinez Brothers’ sky-high set organised by the globetrotting Cercle crew, which helped put his name on the worldly map.

In the debut episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix, Sivanesh has pieced together a housey sojourn that explores jazzy chords, soul-dipped vocals and brassy hooks. This is one pouncy set that’s got a nice mix of mellowness and energy, and is a smooth way to introduce the 15-Min Flash Mix.

Read the full article: https://www.lifeinarpeggio.com/blog/15-min-flash-mix-episode-1-sivanesh-local-house-djs-singapore

15-Min Flash Mix E1: Sivanesh

A staple in Singapore’s nightlife, Sivanesh on his real name Sivanesh Pillai it is a fixture at some of the city’s hippest spots, through his residency at CÉ LA VI at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel and with regular guest DJ outings at The Council, Tanjong Beach Club, and Kilo Lounge. Regional attention started coming through after a well-received set at Cercle’s debut Asia show with The Martinez Brothers in November 2019, eventually leading to bookings at the Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand, W Hotel and Iron Fairies in Kuala Lumpur. His sound goes beyond current trends in genres and is held together by equal amounts of groove and soul.
While 2021 continues to hold many uncertainties for the live music scene, Sivanesh and his partner Lilian Hautemulle have launched Sivilian Affairs, a project that is focused on intimate parties with an emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity and having fun.

Support the artist and his label

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https://www.instagram.com/sivaneshpillai/
https://soundcloud.com/sivaneshpillai
https://www.mixcloud.com/sivaneshpillai/
https://www.instagram.com/sivilianaffairs/

ConceptCast 029/ Sivanesh

Podcast episode 45:
Sivanesh (@sivaneshpillai)
　
Before nightlife in Asia came to a halt from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Sivanesh was a regular fixture at his city’s hippest spots, through his residency at CÉ LA VI Singapore at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel as well as regular bookings at The Council, Tanjong Beach Club, and Kilo Lounge. Regional attention started coming through after a well-received warm-up set for Cercle’s debut show in Asia with The Martinez Brothers in November 2019, leading to bookings at the Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand, and the W Hotel and Iron Fairies in Malaysia.

Since then, the mission has not stopped and music has remained a key focus for him. To stay connected with music during the pandemic, he started getting commissioned to curate guest mixes for publications, record labels and event promoters from around the world such as Mixmag Asia, SaturdaySelects in Kuala Lumpur, Concept from Romania, and the Shi Fu Miz festival in Hong Kong. Since 2021, he has held two radio residencies, beginning with Bicycle Corporation in Vietnam and now at AAJA Music in London.

In 2001, Sivanesh and his partner Lilian Hautemulle launched Sivilian Affairs, a project that’s focuses on intimate parties with an emphasis on collaboration, inclusivity and having fun.

Citing seminal American producers ‘Mood II Swing’ as an early musical influence, Sivanesh’s sound is held together with equal amounts of rhythm and soul and it goes beyond current trends in genres. Anchored in the belief that only quality matters and genres do not, his approach to the craft has allowed him to share the decks with esteemed DJs such as Chaos In The CBD (In Dust We Trust), d’Julz (Bass Culture Records), Jasper James (Optimo Trax), Okain (Talman Records), Rampa (Keinemusik), and many more.
　
　
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蒸發 Evaporate Podcast 45 : Sivanesh

From the beach to the club, you heard it here first. House, disco and more from the likes of Bianca, Munir, Young Marco, Mr Ho, Moloko, and more.

Promo Mix #1 (March 2022)

Stoked to host one of our nightlife scene's strongest fixtures, Sivanesh for an Offtrack Radio session. Meandering through multiple styles, zones and eras in the early hours before skilfully picking it up in the subtlest of ways, working in that body movement before you realise why you're dancing. Hit play for a sweet peek into his crates!

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OT Radio 011: Sivanesh

Recorded live on 23 January 2023 at the third floor of Headquarters in Singapore. Music from D. Tiffany, Fantastic Man, Luca Lozano, Nicola Cruz, Roshan (KL), and more.

Promo Mix #2 (January 2023)

The first hour of my set (31st March 2023) at the third floor of Headquarters in Singapore. Music from Coastdream, Mr Ho & Mogwaa, Ricky Razu, Shanti Celeste, and more.

live at HEADQUARTERS singapore (March 2023)

Recorded live at the third floor of Headquarters on 20 July 2023 as a prelude for my Boiler Room debut at the end of the month.

I am playing on Day Two (Saturday, 29 July 2023) of the Boiler Room Weekender held at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in Singapore.

01. Fantastic Man - Rhythm Algorithm
02. Yamen & EDA - Spectraculaire
03. Snad - Per Savour
04. Basic Mind - Comm. Cycle
05. xav - 94 Half Loop
06. Bolam - Shuffle Signals
07. NINE-L - Houston, We Have A Problem (Day Two)
08. Brent Lewis - 1739 (Fantastic Man Remix)
09. ID 
10. DJ Bowlcut - Think Twice
11. Terry Francis - Rhythm Spirit
12. Gene On Earth - Snooze Operator (Youandewan Club Mix) 
13. Fresh & Low - New Life
14. Mtty - Shtüm
15. Reflex Blue - Sacred Plant
16. Eric OS - Omen
17. Bobby O'Donnell - Joop
18. Reptant - Liquid Acrobatics
19. ID
20. Sweely - Shut Up And Stay Home
21. Reptant - Hypnotik Psykotik
22. Bruno Afterall - Going Goa
23. MPEG - For Pleasure
24. ID
25. John Dimas - City Lights 
26. Huerta - Steve's Limo Track
27. Aldonna - Let The Serpents Dance 
28. Marijn S - Under the Lily Pads (Luca Lozano 'What Is Reality' Remix)
29. ID
30. Rudolf C - Forrest Dweller
31. Jesse You - Froggy '93
32. Asphalt DJ & Gzardin - Capsule Drought 
33. ID
34. ID 
35. Man/ipulate - Music Call (Fantastic Man's Mediterranean Mindfuck)

live at HEADQUARTERS singapore (July 2023)

Recorded live during the sunset on Monday, 25th September 2023 at Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, with music from Duran Duran, Jose Padilla, Pete Rock & InI, Roza Terenzi, Thievery Corporation, and more.

live at POTATO HEAD bali (September 2023)

We made our long overdue BR debut in Singapore—linking up with some of the most in-demand local collectives championing the city’s underground.

Zig Zach B2B Sivanesh | Boiler Room: Singapore

Closing the Theatre Pavilion on Monday, 18th December 2023 on Day 4 of the Wonderfruit festival in Pattaya, Thailand.

live at WONDERFRUIT thailand (December 2023)

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adults only - Sivanesh Pillai - 08 Apr 2024

My set for Hypebeast Live in Singapore from March 2024.

Watch the live set on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NR3cAtxdxw&t=11039s&ab_channel=HYPEBEAST

live at HYPEBEAST singapore (March 2024)

FRIENDLY WATERS w/ SIVANESH & MISS LIL (SIVILIAN AFFAIRS) - Friday 3rd May 2024

adults only - Sivanesh Pillai - 29 Jul 2024

Live from the Luna Stage for Soul Collective at Suara Festival in Bali on Day 1 (Friday, 26th July 2024), after Geju and before Rodriguez Jr. live, from 8pm till 930pm.

live at SUARA FESTIVAL bali (July 2024)

5-7pm at the Garden Stage on Day 2 (Saturday, October 26th 2024) in Mai Chau, Northern Vietnam. Music from DOTT, Howl Records, Jesse You, Powder (by way of Kylie Minogue),  Sweely, and more.

Utmost gratitude to all dancers + Ouissam & Savage crew

live at RETREAT FESTIVAL vietnam (October 2024)

adults only - Sivanesh Pillai & Miss Lil - 11 Nov 2024

Opening for Dustin from Giegling on 1st March 2025 at RASA (Singapore).

opening for GIEGLING (live at RASA - March 2025)

Music for balearic sunsets and half-moon nights, recorded from the top of the world at the CÉ LA VI Skybar.

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01. Blue Heron - Paul's Blues
02. James Brown - King Heroin
03. Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Devika (Goddess)
04. Khruangbin - White Gloves
05. Electronic System III - Skylab
06. Cymande - Dove
07. Earthboogie - Route Ten To Interzone (Mushrooms Project Rework)
08. Nile Delta - All This (Tornado Wallace Remix) 
09. John Gazoo - What Happened (Vocal Mix)
10. Brame & Hamo - Hotshot
11. Chaos In The CBD - 816 To Nunhead
12. Cassio Ware, Louie Vega - Just The Way I Like It (Roots NYC Verse Mix)
13. SOS Band - High Hopes (Touchsoul Re-Edit)
14. Amp Fiddler - Slippin On Ya Pimpin
15. Nicholas - Why Don't You
16. Debonair - Come Home
17. Long Island Sound - I Chose You Because
18. Be - Divin In Xtsea
19. HiFi Sean, Yoko Ono - In Love With Life (Yam Who? Re-Work)
20. Paraiso - Teu Sorriso (Jex Opolis Remix)
21. Siren - Lulu (Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi Remix)	
22. Kitano - Republic
23. Chaos In The CBD - Double Dribble
24. Project Pablo - Morning Shift
25. Vincent Inc - Abstract Life (DJ Ra-Soul Remix)
26. Jero Nougues - Echoes (The Sunchasers Spiritual Remix)	
27. Chaos In The CBD - Girl Like You
28. Francis Inferno Orchestra - Come On Now
29. East Coast Boogiemen, Olivier Desmet - Thinking About You
30. Four Walls - Aetit		
31. Huerta - Take Me Closer
32. Fresh & Low - New Life
33. Flabaire - Shabbat Jam 
34. Nicholas - Free To Be	
35. Gallegos - Wang Dang	
36. Shanti Celeste - Days Like This
37. Chaos In The CBD - Dusty Sundays	
38. DJ Ra-Soul - Let Me Love You (Dub)
39. Doctor Rockit - Cafe De Flore (Charles Webster's 'Latin Lovers' Mix - Brendon P's Extra Love Edit)

live at the SKYBAR, CÉ LA VI SINGAPORE (March 2019)

My warmup set for Claptone at CÉ LA VI Singapore on Saturday, 27th April 2019. 
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01. Solune - Rhythm School		
02. Boo Williams - End of Days	
03. Earth Trax - L'Avventura (Dub)		
04. DJ Steaw - I See You	
05. Nicholas - All Night Long (Nicholas' Long Original Mix)	
06. Eric Ericksson - Yuki (Deeper Dub)	
07. Kolja Gerstenberg - Sand (Move D Remix)	
08. DJ Steaw - Picpus	
09. ID
10. DJ Sodeyama, The People In Fog - Higher (Dub Mix)
11. DJ W!ld - Take a Trip	
12. ID
13. ID	
14. ID
15. ID
16. DJ W!ld - All Night
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Photos by Colossal

CÉ LA VI Singapore

opening set for CLAPTONE (April 2019)

Here is the first 90 minutes of my set when I opened for The Martinez Brothers @ CÉ LA VI Marina Bay Sands for Cercle on the evening of 18th November 2019 in Singapore.

@cerclelive
@celavimusic
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01. A2 - Barreras
02. Lars Bartkuhn - Massai (Full Version)	
03. Dovetracks - DT2
04. Michael Ozone - Hetrotopia (Young Marco Remix)	
05. Fantastic Man - St. Elmo's Theme
06. Octo Octa - Loops For Healing
07. Yu Su - Watermelon Woman
08. Nu, Jo Ke - Who Loves The Sun
09. Nicolas Jaar - Mi Mujer
10. ID
11. Malin Genie, Lazare Hoche - Retrospect
12. Malin Genie, Lazare Hoche - Work That Booty
13. Sweely - Take Me to My House
14. DJ Steaw - Beat For U
15. Cinthie - This Bomb Is Mine
16. ID

opening set for CERCLE singapore (November 2019)

10PM, This Is House at CÉ LA VI Singapore on Sunday, 12th January 2020.
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01. Crustation - Flame (Mood II Swing's 'Borderline Insanity' Dub)
02. Playin' 4 The City - Medicated Skin Cream
03. Nathan Haines - Earth Is The Place (DJ Gregory & Julien Jabre’s ‘Voxy’ Pass)
04. Norma Jean Bell - One Of Those Nites
05. Chez Damier - A1 Untitled
06. Souledge - (Always Wid) Deepump
07. Byron Stingily - Get Up (Everybody) (Derrick Carter’s ‘Club Red Nail’ Remix)
08. Sugiurumn - Acid 2 Acid (Terry Farley & Justin Drake’s ‘NY Afterhours’ Remix)
09. Luke Solomon - Spirits (Prins Thomas' 'Disko-Tek' Miks)
10. Studio 45 - Freak It! (John Ciafone’s ‘Full Swing’ Remix)
11. AR Rahman - Mukkala
12. Mighty Dub Katz - Let the Drums Speak (Butch Remix)
13. Yung Raja - Mad Blessings
14. Harry Romero - Mood Vision

live at the CLUB LOUNGE, CÉ LA VI SINGAPORE (January 2020)

Raw and looser vibes on this one for The Food Bank Singapore's recent charity drive. Special thanks to Zig Zach of Blackout Agency for getting me involved. 
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01. DJ RaSoul - You Feel That? [Large Records]
02. Inland Knights - Don't Stomp [Drop Music]
03. Dr. Sparkle - Curb Feelers Theme [Seasons Recordings]
04. Roy Ayers, Victor Font - I Am Your Mind (Mr. V's Dub) [BBE Music]
05. Vendi, Olive_R - Nosh (Terence:Terry: & Hanfry Martinez Remix) [Silver Network]
06. Sandile - Riddim Man [Certain Circles]
07. ID
08. Youandewan - Sicko [Aus Music]
09. ID
10. Nicholas - Something To Believe [Home Taping Is Killing Music]
11. 24 Hour Experience - Bonus Drum & Bass [Nice 'N' Ripe]
12. Cosa Nostra - By The Way [Darker Than Wax]

FoodBank Singapore x Blackout Agency

guest mix for BLACKOUT BROADCAST II (September 2020)

@sivaneshpillai

Despite having to lay low in 2020 due to the global pandemic that has kept Singapore’s nightlife at an absolute lull all year, Sivanesh was able to round off his 2019 with a well-received set at Wonderfruit in Thailand, which inspired him to co-launch Sivilian Affairs with partner Lilian Hautemulle, where the pair would focus on intimate parties with minority talent from within Singapore and across Asia. We’re hoping to see Sivilian Affairs come back to life along with the rest of Singapore’s underground diaspora so DJs like Sivanesh can drop impeccable sets like he’s just done for this week’s episode of Mixmag Asia Radio.

Full article and tracklist here:
https://mixmag.asia/read/mixmag-asia-radio-unadulterated-house-sivanesh-exclusive-mixes/

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Mixmag Asia Radio 039: Sivanesh

Watch the livestream set for the Project Local collective here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFCY8vbaeq0&t=6s 

01. 16 Bit Lolitas - Nobody Seems To Care (Original Mix) [Anjunadeep]
02. Death on the Balcony - Rhythms Of The Universe (Original Mix) [Do Not Sit On The Furniture]
03. Kerala Dust - Untitled (Late Sun) (Another Shade of DWIG Remix) [Laut & Luise]	
04. Steve Huerta, Urulu - Settle Back Easy Jim (Original Mix) [Dirt Crew Recordings]
05. AR Rahman - Mukkala Muqabla
06. Alex Ranerro - One to Many (James Dexter Remix) [Bondage Music]	
07. ID

live at LAUT SINGAPORE (January 2021)

Co-founder: Sivilian Affairs. 
Curator: W Singapore. 
Radio: Refuge Worldwide.

Sivanesh

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