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Ahead of his performance tonight at our OffBeat Summer Closing Party alongside A Love From Outer Space, Ivan Smagghe was Live from our studios in Ibiza, To give you a taste of what to expect!

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A few words from the artist:

1/ How would you describe your personal connection to music and how it influences your creative process?

Music is my life; it's the only field I've ever worked in. I've had a deep emotional connection with music since my teenage New Wave years. When I'm plugged into music, my brain is full on —not just as a DJ or remixer but also as an A&R.

Managing three music labels and a publishing company means I get creative on various levels. It's not just about my personal expression, but also about finding ways to share music with the world and nurture the growth of younger artists.


2/ As an artist, how do you see the intersection between fashion and music? 

It's boundary-less nowadays; art, fashion, and music are all intricately woven together. Younger generation's versatility with tools like Blender and Ableton, not to mention their ability to delve into art and even create their own fashion changed the rules The influence of social media has further blurred the lines. Now, everyone is their own stylist, and artists have become both talents and faces of brands.
I've always linked music to fashion. 


3/ What particularly interested you in collaborating with Études to make this mix? 

I wear Etudes every day and I listen to music every day, so it just made sense to me.
I’ve been a longtime fan of the brand, especially the bombers. I also like the collabs and the themes around the city. 


4/ How did you curate this musical sequence/audio journey? 

As Etudes' recent collections are heavily centered around the urban landscape, I aimed to create something that resonates with the city vibe. During my travels in Asia, while curating the music selection, the idea struck me to craft a mixtape perfect for driving. Simultaneously, I envisioned it as a fitting soundtrack for a video game.
The mix carries a strong influence from 90s prog house. While journeying and partying across Asia, memories of playing Wipeout in the 90s flooded my mind. The game, set in a futuristic city, mirrored the adolescent idea we had of Asia MEGAPOLE  while playing.
 
 
5/ Three words to define your mix for Études?
 
Journey, Joyful, Trippy



Lust Pattern - Choreography
Antoni Maiovvi - Widowbird 
Jordan Nocturne, Ready in LED - Over & Over
Junior M - Barbara (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix) 
Alan Dixon & Mystery Affair - NRGY (Vhyce Remix) 
Clint - Exosphere (Dance Mix)
Eden Burns - Xoh dub
Spray - Ceathair
Nyra - Energy Bliss
Jorge Suarez - Elektric Dance (Hitman Remix)
SY - Body Move 
Harrison BDP - Far Away (Alex Neri Remix)
Whitesquare - Lux Interior
CCDISCO - Chez Moi (Spray's Club Spritzz Mix) 
Robert Dietz - RIP To My Idea Of You 
Nyra - Eyes That Flow
Eliott Litrowski - Space Sugar

Jennifer Cardini Mix N°64

On Christmas Day we announced that SOULMEEX PRO would become a monthly series in 2024, so we didn't want to waste a single minute and today, we're excited to welcome a key figure in the electronic scene: Kasper Bjørke.
 
The Danish, Copenhagen based artist started making music together with Tomas Barfod (WhoMadeWho), releasing music under the name Filur and mainly active between 1999 and 2006.
 
Kasper adventures as a solo artist began in 2007 with the release of his first album "In Gumbo" on the New York based label Plant Music. Since then, Live At Robert Johnson, Mule Musiq, Permanent Vacation, Compost Music, Correspondant, Eskimo and hfn Music have all released his work - and Nicolas Jaar, Roman Flügel, Tensnake or Prins Thomas are on the roster of artists who's been charge of remixing Kasper's music.
 
His highly collaborative, ambient and neo-classical project "Kasper Bjørke Quartet" had its debut album release in 2018 on Kompakt Records with "The Fifty Eleven Project" and the sophomore "Mother" saw the light in 2022 - "a six composition LP that hints at earth’s resilience, and the promise of another chapter".
 
If you follow Kasper regularly on social media you will certainly know about his concerns and commitment to raising awareness about climate change. That commitment has since 2018 led him to play mainly European DJ gigs reachable by train, downscaling his touring activities to a minimum with the intention to lower his carbon output substantially.
 
In 2023 our fourth guest on SOULMEEX PRO has been focusing on establishing his own new ambient platform, Sensitive Records, releasing two EPs: "Junctures" with Cooper Saver and "Night Soul EP" together with El Agua Es Profunda - as well as recording a brand new album that will be released in 2024.

Kasper also found time to do the score for the latest Nike Lebron XXI film. Making music for advertisement might be one of his less known facets.

*** This SOULMEEX comes with a donation from Kasper to the humanitarian organisation UNRWA supporting civilians in need in Palestine. ***

01. Christian d'Or - Hard on Me [For Falastin - Charity Compilation] 2023
02. Kasper Bjørke Meets El Agua Es Profunda - Andrea [Mule Musiq] 2023
03. Azura - Theme from Azura (House Version) [World Building] 2022
04. Benedek - Better Dayz [Apron Records] 2022
05. Prom Night - Back 2 Daydreaming [Prom Night Records] 2023
06. Local Artist - Touch Tone [Mood Hut] 2019 
07. Daniel Monaco & Zoë Xenia - Change (Club Mix) [It's A Pleasure] 2023
08. Man Power & Rapasa Nyatrapasa - Battle Hill (Make A Dance Remix) [M.A.D. Records] 2024
09. Ricardo Baez - Animarara [Mule Musiq] 2023
10. Hermon Mehari - Tenafaqit (Danilo Plessow Remix) [Komos] 2023
11. Kasper Bjørke Meets El Agua Es Profunda - Pau (Bella Boo Remix) [Mule Musiq] 2023
12. Lauer - Enso [Way to France] 2023
13. Benjamin Fröhlich - As One (Felice Remix) [Permanent Vacation] 2023

More at https://soundcloud.com/kasperbjorke

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Merry xmas folks ! 

Hope you're having a good time with your beloved ones :))

New mix courtesy of italian dj/producer https://soundcloud.com/bawrut

Based in Madrid, he's the author on Ransom Note's first release ever of the dancefloor hit "Ciquita" (that we premiered back in the days) and other cool releases on Hard Fist, Pets Recordings or Life & Death to name a few.

Enjoy!

LYO#236 / Bawrut

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Radio On Vacation with Cornelius Doctor & Tushen Raï

Marvin & Guy - Life and Death Mix Tape

TRACKLIST
1. Murphy Jax - Master Of Meta Space 
2. Martin Matiske - Phantasy Dimension 
3. Modo - No Time For No Emotion 
4. V.U.L.V.A. - White BMW (Legowelt Remix) 
5. Ian Metty - Element 3 
6. Break 3000 - Sacrifice 
7. The Conservatives - Loneliness 
8. X2 - Time Elevation Rhythm 
9. N.O.I.A. - Korova Milk Bar 
10. Ali Renault - Galactic Boy 
11. Nora - El Hub El Sahl (Moving Still Italo Edit) 
12. Davron Goipov - Boo Nima Boo! (Orchid edit) 
13. Andy Ash - IMRL 4U (Feat. Amber Kuti) 
14. Drums Allowed - And Beyond (Legowelt Remix) 
15. Voodoos & Taboos - Unconditional Love

Marvin & Guy X Life and Death Mix Tape

Riotvan take over @radio80000 w/ a bunch of good friends and outstanding artists from all around the world 🌐 6 h of fresh music w/ Mufti, Pau Pau, Panthera Krause & Peter Invasion, Fernanda Arrau, Justin Strauss & Andi. 

https://soundcloud.com/panthera-krause
https://soundcloud.com/peter-invasion
https://soundcloud.com/radio80000
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Panthera Krause & Peter Invasion | Riotvan @ Radio 80000

Saved By The Bell (30/01/24)

The 41st edition of our monthly show on @radio80000.
Enjoy! :)

@mehmetaslan
@adanatwins
@kadoshofficial

This Is Your Time! Vol.41 - Mehmet Aslan With Adana Twins b2b Kadosh

Volume 005 of our PRO series comes with the signature of Benjamin Fröhlich, a pivotal figure in electronic music seamlessly combining the roles of DJ, producer, and co-founder of the very influential Permanent Vacation label.

Born and bred in Munich, Germany, Fröhlich's musical journey ignited in the early 2000s assuming the ownership of a hometown record shop which would shape his path in the industry significantly.

Fueled by his passion for music, he delved into DJing, organizing underground parties that propelled him from a hobbyist to a professional.

Despite the closure of his record shop in 2008, the inception of Permanent Vacation was already a reality. A venture co-managed with Tom Bioly, that almost 18 years later stays in excellent shape, releasing timeless music several times a year.

The label, established in 2006, has been the powerhouse of renowned artists like Todd Terje, John Talabot, Fort Romeau, Lauer or Massimiliano Pagliara.

Beyond curation and DJing, Benjamin's also been into making vibrant records during the last decade for Live At Robert Johnson, Optimo Music, Slam City Jams and his own label, of course. Pleasure Principle Vol.1, his latest addition to a long list.

To all intents and purposes, Benjamin Fröhlich is an unwavering force steering electronic music ever-evolving soundscape.

More at https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-fr-hlich-permvac

Benjamin Fröhlich - SOULMEEX PRO 005

Skatebård unleashes his signature blend of pulsating rhythms, infectious melodies, and irresistible grooves, transforming the dance floor into a euphoric haven of music and movement as he takes over the decks at Peti Kupe in Zagreb, Croatia.

Puls Kluba #010 -  Skatebård (Live @ Peti Kupe, Zagreb)

Run by DCSIS (@dcsis), SOULMEEX is a weekly mix series launched in December 2022 out of a passion for high quality electronic music and beyond.

A passion often tough to turn into success for those individuals combining their regular jobs with the noble art of digging, selecting and playing records in their spare time.

Even tougher if not being into music production (or recently got into), not having contacts in the industry or counting with zero financial support to host a gig in their cities.

OUR MISSION therefore is boosting on a very special and unique website all this talent we strongly believe deserves to be heard.

Most recently, since July 2023 pro DJs and  producers join SOULMEEX from time to time to help us grow the community as we enjoy their savoir-faire in music.

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