Back in early 2019 I compiled some of my favourite from that strange hard-to-define electronic music niche called called “Balearic house” into a special mix called https://soundcloud.com/burnout-sumner/cosmic-coastline-mix

It’s those special kinds of dance tunes with retro-appeal, warm sounds, bright chimes, a certain psychedelic appeal and lots of jungle noise samples in there. Well, basically what 808 State started with “Pacific State” back in 1989. 

I’m a sucker for that sound and over the past years my collection grew bigger, so during a Covid quarantine earlier this spring I suddenly realized that I should produce a sequel and three years later it arrives. Being titled “Cosmic Coastline II: A Tropical Trip To Balearic Bliss” this mix follows the usual style of blockbuster sequels: it’s bigger and more complex, lasting almost three hours. I envisioned it like a journey that starts slow but picks up groove along the way before slowing down again. It invites the listener to dive deeper into the sound and psychedelic nature of it … and it takes its time which is necessary to unfold its full potential. It really is a trip and you are invited to deep dive into it (no substances required).

In it you’ll find some of my favourite pieces of electronic music from the past three years, including songs from Mazo, Kasper Bjørke, Lone, Earth Trax, Bufiman, Reuben Van Smith, COEO and - most importantly - from myself. Something I couldn’t offer on the first one. Lots of goodies and hidden treasures and - without sounding selfish - I think it’s a really great set for the summer season and all outdoor activities you have in mind for the next few weeks. So, please make sure to grab a download on Soundcloud (or simply ask me for one, I can send you both tapes as well). 

Have a great trip and a beautiful summer. You deserve it. <3
Burnout Sumner

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Cosmic Coastline II: A Tropical Trip To Balearic Bliss

absolutely on music w/ Can Love Be Synth - the interview

Can Love Be Synth alias Katja Ruge and Frank Husemann finally made it to Torture the Artist's radio show absolutely on music at [sic]nal - finally because it was the third attempt to bring Frank and Katja into the sacred halls of the Übel & Gefährlich club, where the duo also produces their music together. The first release of Can Love Be Synth dates back to 2017 and was called Megapulser on Bordello A Parigi. Meanwhile the versatile duo has music out on Curses’ Ombra International or TAU and their most recent work, Bunker on Hamburg based label A Clean Cut. Find out about Katja and Frank's approach to music in the studio, where they ran into each other, what sweets they favor and enjoy Katja's ravey DJ-Set.

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En préchauffe du Sonar Festival qui aura lieux ce week-end notre résident Franz Matthews invite Della, Javier Ferreira et Diego Montiel pour un Dj Set de 4h enregistré à Barcelone ! 

Vous écoutez la quatrième et dernière partie de Diego Montiel pour cette édition spéciale Sonar Festival. 

Spécial Sónar : Franz Matthews invite Diego Montiel

bandcamp: https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/somewhere-summer-sampler-1

Various Artists - SOMEWHERE Summer Sampler 1

Eefje De Visser & Nuno Dos Santos - Wit Blad (Mattheis Remix)
Wanderist - Under The North Sea
Luuk van Dijk - Many Moons
Melon - She Was

Heatstroke alert! To celebrate the summer, Utrecht based record label Something Happening, Somewhere decided to release no less than three digital compilations in the coming weeks. Celebrate the summer with SoHaSo.

Part one of the summer series contains four tracks. We asked those involved to look back on their contributions in their own words.

Eefje De Visser & Nuno Dos Santos - Wit Blad (Mattheis Remix)
Nuno: "This track is almost four years old and was only available on vinyl. Now it's available digitally for the first time. Our dear friend Mattheis remixed Wit Blad and gave it a strong hypnotic vibe. It contains those Mattheis' trademark synth swirls. Soothing and driving with spine-tingling harmonics slowly creeping in and out."

Wanderist - Under The North Sea (1 half of Dam Swindle) "This is the sort of dubby non-dance electronica that I love to make", says Wanderist. "Tracks like these exist in a world of their own and let the listener slowly drift away into whatever vibe they feel coming up. The track feels completely effortless and at ease with itself; traits that I also value very much in the people close to me."

Luuk van Dijk - Many Moons
Luuk: "I was listening to a podcast with DJ Benny Rodrigues and he mentioned a tune from E-Dancer, a track that had inspired him in the past. Then I listened to that tune and thought wooooooow, I want to make this kind of shit too. Then I started jamming and improvising in the studio. Many Moons was recorded in one take."

Melon - She Was
Melon: "I made this many moons ago with emotions of a forbidden love between two star signs who didn't connect because of being opposites in needs of compassion. They say opposites attract. I guess it does but not in the long run."

Artwork by Tjitske Oosterholt

Eefje De Visser & Nuno Dos Santos - Wit Blad (Mattheis Remix)

Kiosk Radio Residency — June 2022  — Bday Special - B2B Bon Public

bandcamp: https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/somewhere-summer-sampler-2

Various Artists - SOMEWHERE Summer Sampler 2

Grooveyard - The Answer
Nuno Dos Santos - Kagami
Remy Unger - Westkust
Mayaku - Bushwalking
Far Out Radio Systems - Do We Have A Cosmic Connection

SoHaSo gives you five goodies from the Lowlands, to celebrate summer. Something old, something new, something for everyone.

First up is the b-side to the house classic everyone in the Benelux knows: Mary Go Wild. The flip to to this epic club single from 1996 is a stripped down and rather moody groove affair. "It's gonna be allright", Fung-Kee sings over some melancholic strings. Indeed it did.

New material comes from label boss Nuno dos Santos, who makes us look in the mirror of the past. That time when synths like the Alpha Juno ruled the radio waves. Straight up club music for all those cats who shed a tear over classic Ame-records.

Remy Unger from Den Haag is proper old school. Besides a very skilled dj, he's also an experienced producer, with releases on Belgian labels like Global Cuts and Wonka. Westkust brings us back to those days. Sun drenched, piano-driven housemusic with a great punch and beautiful strings.

Bushwalking by Belgium collective Mayuku has a bit of a similar vibe. With it's dubby baslines and echo-ing melodies it sure unlocks the same summer feelings.

Closer “Do We Have A Cosmic Connection” by Far Out Radio Systems is a lifted from his album from 2020. The sun has gone down but the pavement in the city still radiates the heat of the day. That kinda vibe.

Artwork by Tjitske Oosterholt

Far Out Radio Systems - Do We Have A Cosmic Connection

Taken from Alejandro Mosso's LP Sonic Grunewald Fields. 

Funded by Musikfonds e.V. by means of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media (BKM), as part of the NEUSTART KULTUR recovery program, out October 14.

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art:cast °136 | Donotstealmyname

Canadian DJ and soon to be producer Donotstealmyname delivered an energetic and powerful set at this summer’s Picnic Electronik Montreal that was foremost the result of growing into the electronic music scene and breathing it for more than five years. As part of the Montreal scene, a city where, according to the artist, Techno is still dominant, Sabrina Richer, Donotstealmyname’s real name, not necessarily represents a counterpart but rather rides her Nu Tech-House-wave with  references to House music as well as 90s infused tracks with a slight touch of trancey and ravey elements. It’s hardly surprising that she names a House-vet and two more tech-oriented artists as her (musical) inspiration or artists she’d like to share the decks with. Furthermore, Sabrina shares insights into the local scene, rolls out the red carpet for some of the crews and clubs in the city, takes us on a journey into her past and what she’s nostalgic about and also how she became involved with electronic music. Additionally Donotstealmyname mixed and compiled the latest edition of our art:cast-series.

Read the full interview: https://torturetheartist.net/2022/10/20/interview-artcast-136-donotstealmyname

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art:cast °136 | Donotstealmyname

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Something Happening Somewhere (SoHaSo). 
Founded by https://soundcloud.com/nunodossantos, residing in Utrecht, The Netherlands. "The name itself leaves a lot open for your own imagination."