Slouk @slouk is a French DJ and record collector currently based in Brighton, UK. He discovered the sound of arpeggios as a child, through the 80s Synth-pop tapes from his parents and CDs borrowed at the multimedia library. In his early twenties, he moved to Canada where he heard the sound of Hi-NRG and Italo on the dancefloors of Montreal. Ever since, he started to collect records. Slouk's musical journey took a darker path five years ago, while he was living in Berlin. It is behind the missed doors of the Melancholie 2 fridge and the Wrong Era parties that he discovered another facet of Italo and Dark disco... Through this mix, he tried to transcribe the dark and energetic atmosphere he experienced there.
Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride! 🧙‍♂️
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVNWfoBM5XlSC1L305Jxuw
Tracklist:
01 - Lapucci - One 1st

02 - Visual Mirror - Unreal Vibes

03 - Tutto Vetro, Curses - 2 Much Power

04 - Vasconcellos - Italo Metálico (Mike Sacchetti Remix)

05 - Pergola - Zed (Curses Remix)

06 - Jason Core - Love Drums

07 - Patricio Diaz - Welcome Back

08 - Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Stereocalypse Edita)

09 - Elfenberg - Forever Alone

10 - Nuovo Testamento - Get Closer

11 - David Jackson - Guinness Italo

12 - Omri Smadar - Atuf (feat. Rita)

13 - Antic - Discopia

14 - Eluard - Funny Jasmine

15 - Pol Rax - Dla Ciebie (Club Mix)

16 - Marcello Giordani DJ - Aperitivo In Gracia

SLOUK: SPÆCIAL MIX 357

600+ of the best Indie Dance, Cosmic Disco, Italo Trance, Acid Chug & Playa Tech mixes & premieres you can find out there with 👨‍🚀heavy Italo basslines, futuristic vibes, spaced-out disco fun & acid oversoul grooves.

"Ahead of The Wave" since 2013, curated by Markus Schneider of www.soundcloud.com/therobotscientists. 

You are listening to atmospheric mixes and new tracks of some of the most talented DJs and producers and the finest music connoisseurs and record diggers out there. 
Some are rising stars, some are old legends, others are complete newcomers or even shy and deep bedroom DJs. No matter how well known they already are, they all deliver exceptional tracks and sets for you that feature the best these underground and hard to pin down genres have to offer: what you get is a mind-expanding fusion of Italo-, Space-, Magico- & Dark Disco, Indie Dance, Italo Body Music / Italo Trance, Dirty Bouncy Midtempo, Cold Wave, EBM, Psychedelic- & Chugging Acid-House. 

The series is featuring mixes by artists like Curses, Shubostar, Cabaret Nocturne, Local Suicide, Hardway Bros and +400 more. 

It is about a hypnotic journey through space, dimensions and time, a uplifting voyage through astral, etheric and magical frequencies - and above all: it is a wild, colorful, energetic, futuristic, artistic ride into human emotions, ranging from fear, sadness & rage to enthusiasm, joy & euphoria. It's all in there, so mix vibes and speeds will vary.

The series is inspired by Daniele Baldelli's Cosmic mixes, 1970s Psychedelic-, Prog- & Kraut-Rock, New Wave & Space Disco, 1980s Italo Disco, Synth-Pop, Cold Wave, Minimal Wave, Post-Punk, Early House & New Beat, 1990s Balearica, Goa & Psy Trance, Leftfield, Acid & Tribal House and 2000s Electroclash & NuDisco. 

So...if you like what you just read, make sure you follow us - and share the series with your friends! 

"Equal parts gothic, cosmic, spectral, dark and thrilling, this is the sound of Andrew Weatherall et al at its most widescreen and space faring." fits.

For premiere & mix requests write to somethingspaecial@gmail.com.

Mark MacKane is a Finnish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and musician. Mark has played in several cover and tribute bands over the years. In the fall of 2019, he started thinking about what kind of solo material he would make. 

Mark MacKane's music is in the traditional rock genre, mixing different subgenres such as hard rock, metal, punk, grunge, speed / trash metal, sleaze rock and even acoustic songs have been heard. 

Mark started listening to rock music as a child and his first love was the Sex Pistols at the age of 7. From here the road led to more traditional heavy rock and especially the iconic names of the 80s. Later, classics from the 60s and 70s also came along. In fact, influences from a very wide range can be heard in the music. There is always some punk influence in the songs, although few songs are pure punk. 

In 2020, Mark was in the process of forming a hard rock band called Lead Helmet, which disbanded in the summer of 2024. The band released a few notable songs over the years. Due to the band's busy schedule, Mark took a break from producing solo material starting in the fall of 2023, returning to solo production in the spring of 2025. 

https://facebook.com/markmackaneofficial


Mark is also founder of music promotion service called Playlist Trade where musicians can promote music for free on Amazon, Apple, Soundcloud, Spotify and Youtube: 

https://playlisttrade.com/music-promotion/

NOWN - No Ordinary Words Needed

Label by Keep Yourself Festival collective
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Detrás del alter ego "Ultratube", hay una persona tremendamente curiosa y con una obsesión de investigar constantemente nueva música, nuevas estructuras y sonidos que lo lleven a otro estado emocional. 

Su pasión musical sincera se empezó a desarrollar en la mitad de los 90's bañándose de estilos donde predominaban las guitarras distorsionadas como el Indie Rock, el Punk, el Noise, el Shoegaze, el Indie Pop o Dream Pop entre otros. Enamorado de las bases potentes y las melodías celestiales. 

A principios del 2000, empezó el contacto con la electrónica a través del Techno de un corte mas minimalista e hipnótico, con gente como Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills o Josh Wink entre otros. Ya a mediados y a finales de la época del 2000,  empieza a tener contacto con estilos mas melódicos y atmosféricos, como el Progressive House, influenciado por gente como John Digweed, Sasha o Hernan Cattaneo. Sobre el año 2022, se enamora del Disco en su vertiente mas cósmica y espacial (donde también toca Dark Disco, Italo Disco, Indie Dance, New Beat, Synthwave, Acid, Progressive, Techno, etc...)

Suele pinchar en El Barbero Club (Palma de Mallorca). Uno de los clubes de referencia en la ciudad en cuanto a electrónica de calidad se refiere, con más de 30 años de antigüedad.

Los mixes que realiza son viajes a través de sonidos hipnóticos, narcóticos, lisérgicos y melódico-melancólicos donde se juntan para crear una subida de intensidad emocional del oyente.

"SI NO HACE VOLAR, NO VALE" 🛸🪐

Ultratube

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Behind the alter ego "Ultratube", there is a tremendously curious person with an obsession to constantly investigate new music, new structures and sounds that take him to another emotional state. 

His sincere musical passion began to develop in the mid-90s, bathing himself in styles where distorted guitars predominated such as Indie Rock, Punk, Noise, Shoegaze, Indie Pop or Dream Pop, among others. In love with powerful bases and heavenly melodies. 

At the beginning of 2000, contact with electronic music began through Techno, of a more minimalist and hypnotic style, with people like Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills or Josh Wink among others. Already in the mid and late 2000s, he began to have contact with more melodic and atmospheric styles, such as Progressive House, influenced by people like John Digweed, Sasha or Hernan Cattaneo. 

Around the year 2022, he falls in love with Disco in its most cosmic and spatial aspect (where he also plays Dark Disco, Italo Disco, Indie Dance, New Beat, Acid, Progressive, etc...).


He usually plays at El Barbero Club (Palma de Mallorca). One of the reference clubs in the city in terms of quality electronics with more than 30 years of experience.


The mixes he creates are usually journeys through hypnotic, narcotic, lysergic and melodic-melancholic sounds where they come together to create a rise in the listener's emotional intensity. 


"IF IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU FLY, IT'S NOT WORTH" 🛸🪐

Ultratube


DISCO, ITALO-DISCO, NU-DISCO, SPACE-DISCO, DARK-DISCO, COSMIC-DISCO, HOUSE, ACID, SYNTHWAVE, DARK-WAVE, 80'S, INDIE-DANCE, PROGRESSIVE, HOUSE, TECHNO...


Instagram: Ultratube

Ju-Lion The Voice is an independent artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York, known for his unique blend of soulful melodies, introspective lyrics, and deep storytelling. His music reflects the vibrant energy of his hometown, yet it also delves into personal themes, making a connection with listeners who seek authenticity and raw emotion in their music.

Ju-Lion's discography includes standout albums like IN THE DEEPEND 2 DEEPDIVE, where he takes his audience on a sonic journey that explores themes of self-reflection, love, and the complexities of life. His work often combines elements of hip-hop, R&B, and alternative sounds, setting him apart from mainstream artists with his distinct voice and fearless approach to creating art.

As an independent artist, Ju-Lion has crafted a reputation for staying true to his vision, cultivating a loyal fanbase, and finding success on his own terms in an ever-evolving music industry. Whether through his powerful lyrical delivery or his ability to experiment with new sounds, Ju-Lion The Voice continues to carve out his place in the world of underground music.

DJ/ Audio Engineer/ Producer From...
...His Majesty's basement
Traxx link: gate.fm/0NIc5tY30

Ambient electronic and traditional arrangements, musicals and other explorations. One half of Horizons Plane (soundcloud.com/horizons-plane)

explorations, reverberations 🌎 sparks in the dark 💜🌊 tidal wave in a drop 💞 ❣ 🌞 ❥ ☆*｡°•♪ ♫

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