MLiR blend organic and analog sounds, samples and field recordings into a universe that’s impossible to pin to one genre. Breaking through via releases on Studio Barnhus, MLiR craft rich, story-driven musical narratives that unfold across formats and contexts.

With support from artists such as DJ Harvey, Hunee, Antal, Axel Boman, Gilles Peterson and DJ Koze, MLiR have also delivered mixes for Dekmantel, NTS, Kiosk Radio and Worldwide FM. Their debut double LP landed in 2024 on Studio Barnhus, with a second album for Stratasonic Records due in 2025 and more releases to follow.

H.A.N.D. MIX 080 - MLiR

Llupe delivers a one-hour, wax-only mix inspired by Venus Exotica. New discoveries, balearic-dub favs, and warm street-soul RnB vibes. Dub or Die!

Vibe Operator w/ Venus Exotica & guest: Llupe - 11 Dec 25

Apiento, a.k.a Paul Byrne runs the invaluable Test Pressing blog and releases music on World Building, World Unknown and more. His show has that esoteric techno thing and whatever suits the mood…

From the host: _"Last show of the year and we have new music from Mad Professor, Emperor Machine, Soos, Persian, LA's DJ Kerry and more..."_ 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/test-pressing/episodes/test-pressing-13th-december-2025

Test Pressing w/ Apiento 131225

Richard Sen All Night Long @ Lunacy Melbourne 27th Sept 2025

Richard Sen, former London graffiti artist and 30-year dance-music maverick, has played everywhere from fetish clubs to festivals worldwide. His genre-fluid sets blend disco, Italo, house, electro, breakbeat and deep techno with unmatched depth and storytelling.
Known for Bronx Dogs and Padded Cell, his music has featured in GTA IV, HBO, and remixes for LCD Soundsystem and Bryan Ferry. His compilations This Ain’t Chicago and Dream The Dream earned major acclaim, the latter winning DJ Mag’s Best British Compilation of 2023.
With a weekly show on Do!! You!!! and his 2024 album India Man, Richard continues to push culture with taste and passion.

Sound Metaphors Mix Series 42 : Richard Sen

Collector John Gómez brightens up Mondays with some music from different times and different places.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez/episodes/soup-to-nuts-john-gomez-15th-december-2025

Soup To Nuts w/ John Gómez 151225

The final show of the year saw host Sam Don playing warm up for one of the most solid mixes in 2025 coming to you from occasional DJ duo Breixo Martínez and Ivy Barkakati out of Barcelona.  This mix was a true blessing! Thank you both.... we love the energy.  

Free Association #43 - Sam Don, Breixo Martínez & Ivy Barkakati - November 2025

Crown Ruler Mix #38 - Raphaël Top-Secret

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Crown Ruler Mix Series returns with our dear friend, Raphaël Top-Secret.
Eight years after his first contribution, the Parisian don delivers a 3 and half hour all-vinyl masterclass covering boogie essentials, NYC garage classics and Chicago house pressure from start to finish.

Perfect soundtrack for your extended summer break! Consider this a preview as Raph will be joining us down under in 2026, but we keeping the deets undercover for now

Crown Ruler Mix #38 - Raphaël Top-Secret

Another precious historical moment from one of our favourite DJs - Zecky - someone we learned so much from, aesthetically, always making it feel so effortless. Today, on Zecky’s birthday,  we have the honour of sharing with you a previously unreleased recording originally recorded in circa 2005 generously offered by his friend Daisuke San. You can probably ID most of the mix by now, but this wouldn’t have been the case at the time, a time when this kind of music wasn’t building DJ careers in “the industry”, rowing upstream, following a deeper unexplainable passion immune to hype or peer pressure, just pure hearted love for music. Riding steady on his lane, pioneering a new found “Japalearic” sound of sorts. Words can’t fully characterise the aesthetic nuances behind Zecky’s aural narratives, all you can do is listen and imagine. A selection that shows a refreshing fascination for European and US disco sounds (that would have likely been picked up during his time in Italy), all beautifully put together with immaculate mixing skill, a friendly reminder of what was possible with a pitch fader before CDJs, pure dedication to the craft of DJing. 
Hail to another romantic storyteller that left this planet too soon. 
Thank you so much for letting us air this treasure. 
Today Zecky would have been 55 years old 💕 R.I.P.

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私たちが最も敬愛するDJの一人、ゼッキーによる、またひとつの貴重な歴史的瞬間。
美意識の面でも多くを学ばせてくれた存在で、そのすべてがいつも驚くほど自然体でした。

本日、ゼッキーの誕生日にあたり、彼の友人である大輔さんのご厚意により、2005年に録音されながらこれまで未発表だった音源を、皆さんと共有できることを大変光栄に思います。
今となっては、このミックスの多くの曲をIDできるかもしれませんが、当時はそうではありませんでした。まだこの種の音楽が「業界」でDJとしてのキャリアを築くものではなかった時代。流れに逆らい、流行や周囲からのプレッシャーとは無縁の、説明のつかない深い情熱に突き動かされ、ただ純粋な音楽への愛だけを頼りに進んでいた頃です。

彼は自分のレーンをぶれることなく走り続け、新たな「ジャパレアリック」とも言えるサウンドを切り拓いていきました。
ゼッキーの音の物語に込められた美学的なニュアンスは、言葉だけでは到底語り尽くせません。できることは、ただ聴き、想像することだけ。

このセレクションからは、ヨーロッパやUSのディスコサウンドへの瑞々しい探究心が感じられます（おそらくイタリア滞在時に培われたものでしょう）。それらが、完璧なミキシング技術によって美しく編み上げられています。CDJ以前、ピッチフェーダーだけでどれほどのことが可能だったのかを思い出させてくれる、DJというクラフトへの純粋な献身の証です。

あまりにも早くこの世を去ってしまった、もう一人のロマンティックな語り部に敬意を。
この宝物をオンエアさせてくれて、本当にありがとうございます。

今日、ゼッキーは55歳になっていたはずでした 💕
安らかに。R.I.P.

H.A.N.D. MIX 081 : Zecky

Live from Sound Metaphors in Berlin.
✌︎㋡ watch full video here : https://youtu.be/8LH76j71-Z4

João Comazzi is a Brazilian musician, producer, and DJ based in Berlin, known for his energetic and genre-defying sets.  As co-founder of the Púca Sounds label and the Buriti Party series, João creates environments where tropical sounds meet the global underground, blending the organic with the electronic. Each performance is a transcultural journey, inviting listeners into an immersive exploration of sound, movement, and memory.
Collaborating with artists like Bororó Felipe, Gilú Amaral, Tikogo, and João Afojubá, his works continue to break boundaries. His partnerships with collectives such as Sound Metaphors and Fandangos highlight his dedication to pushing sonic frontiers and blending diverse musical worlds. Whether in intimate venues, clubs or curating events, João redefines the intersection of tradition and innovation in the underground music scene.

João Comazzi | Sound Metaphors TV - January 26 / 2026

Recorded live at Giant Steps 08.02.26

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John Gómez at Giant Steps

Live recording from the Have A Nice Day Party in Berlin, with Loud-E.

H.A.N.D. MIX 007 - Loud-E

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