A man who needs little introduction in pure record loving circles, Norio Sato is the force behind Rare Groove record store in Osaka. Norio's dedication to music of almost all genres is deep and methodically insightful, his mixes have been inspiring references to us at Sound Metaphors for a while now, so to be able to share this one is a proper delicacy for us. 

In his words: "This time, I made a mix of my friend's tracks from Japan (Boogie, house and Nu disco ... etc) and a little bit of 90's and 2000's Japanese obscure breakbeats tracks.
I hope you like it."

On top of that, his generosity has gone as far as offering us a detailed track list and short description for each track with links to find the record...proper record store owner academic approach to sharing music - big thanks to Norio for this one <3 <3 <3

1.Longing Time inst. - MASASHI (2021)*He is a student of the popular music department of Osaka University of Arts. He liked City Pop and used to go to my store. Not released on his original track.This is vo.ver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_kTrCS0k6M

2.Transistor Lover (XL Middleton Remix) - Milk Talk (2022) American guy and Japanese female vo.duo in Japan https://www.discogs.com/ja/master/2661764-Milk-Talk-Transistor-Lover

3.2 Dimentional Pagoda (Indopepsychics Remix) - Water Melon (1999) Japanese dub! also known as Water Melon Group. https://www.discogs.com/ja/release/179450-Water-Melon-Ruta-De-Evacuacion

4.海 Weed / Umi, Weed - 7FO (2022) Osaka-based producer.https://www.discogs.com/ja/release/23258726-7Fo-%E8%98%AD-%E8%8C%AB%E5%A4%A9-Ran-Bouten

5.Kakerahanabi - Takuwan (2002) Unknown Japanese producer. pick uped Japanese break beats compilation.https://raregroove.jp/products/v-a-breath-of-chain-e-p

6.Sky Island - Coastlines (2022) Japanese house producer duo https://www.discogs.com/ja/release/23173277-Coastlines-Coastlines-2

7.Cosmic Sea - 感応式 (KANNOUSHIKI) (2022) private press Psychedelic disco dub in Numazu city,Shizuoka https://raregroove.jp/products/kannoushiki-cosmic-sea

8.Knave - Shu Suzuki(2019) Japanese boogie producer in Nara. his unreleased track https://soundcloud.com/shu-suzuki-137033991

9.Hologrammatic Waveforms - Anton Vegel(2022) house producer in Nagoya city https://www.discogs.com/ja/release/21649702-Various-Various-III

10.waterskipps (Eden Burns Remix) - Mayurashka (2022) house producer in Tokyo https://www.discogs.com/ja/release/22017598-Mayurashka-waterskipps

11.SPECIAL DANCE FLOOR MIX -Feat. WATER a.k.a. マリヲ - Hankyovain (2022) house producer in Osaka private press https://raregroove.jp/products/hankyovain

Listen carefully!

Sound Metaphors Mix Series 10 : Norio Sato

Special crossover episode with Jonny Mons. Phil Cho & Russell Alexander share monthly recordings from their hilltop soundsystem in Echo Park, California. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/tuff-shed/episodes/tuff-shed-30th-july-2024

Tuff Mons (Tuff Shed x Jonny Mons) 300724

Introducing: Malo Z & Emma Caers. Both are up and coming selectors coming straight out the local Belgian scene. Originally from Leuven, but kicking it about in Brussels and its surroundings, both have been good friends for a while now, but only managed to play together for the first time courtesy of our 23rd Hot Series. Meeting the Hotbox crew at Klub Dramatik last year, Malo Z has been on our list for some time now and we’re happy he brought along Emma with him to strengthen the grooves. 

The only thing they agreed upon before starting the recording, was to record a loooong mix. Just like the HOTBOX, the duo shares a deep affection for downtempo music and house rhythms that make you move your feet; they opted to do exactly that. A lovely mash of blissful sounds, cute melodies, enchanting rhythms and ethereal vocals fill the mix from start to finish. “It’s a little bit folk-y, feminine, tribal, with a slower start working up to some dance rhythms.” Catch Emma Caers this summer at the coolest festival in town: Doel Festival, where she’ll open the famous Garage Box.

recordings

HOT SERIES 024 - Malo Z & Emma Caers

Pigeon Steve (17/11/24)

Ben's Wrongplace - 22.11.24

LycheeLove (12/12/24)

NYC label Palto Flats focuses on a carefully selected program of reissues and new material, bringing attention to the intersection of pop, electronic, experimental and world music. The label’s intent is to work with artists on music that is both accessible and idiomatic, bringing these constructive contrasts to light. This show is an exploration of those forms, and will periodically feature guest selectors from diverse musical backgrounds.

https://www.instagram.com/paltoflats

Palto Flats @ The Lot Radio 01-08-2025

Soul Shine

● Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/es/release/jaywalk-namatjira-remix/5168984

● Artist: Jochem Hamerling, Namatjira
● Track:  Jaywalk (Namatjira Remix) 
● Album: Introspection Remixed EP
● Label: La Guardería
● Catalog: LG016
● Genre: Electronic Dance Music
● Style: Organic House
● Release Date: 8th August 2025
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● Follow the artist here:
Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/namatjira
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namatjiramusic/

● Label Links:
Soundcloud: @jochemhamerling
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jochemhamerling/
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The second Introspection remix package delivers three powerful reinterpretations, each crafted for different moments on the floor. Three mixes by standout producers in their own genres with support from Nora En Pure, Hernan Cattaneo, Black Coffee, Keinemusik to name a few.

Milan Steenwinkel turns Hardware Junction into a peak-time club weapon with raw energy and drive.

Namatjira brings his signature groove to Jaywalk, creating a warm and melodic deep house journey.

West & Hill transforms Wake Up into an Afro House gem, with organic rhythms and beautiful depth.

A versatile package built for DJs and radio shows looking for fresh, standout cuts.

Introspection is Jochem Hamerling’s first full-length album after 20 years of releases, a boundary-breaking journey through melodic techno, deep house, downtempo and breakbeat textures. These past few years Jochem has already received strong support from an impressively wide range of DJs — including Hernan Cattaneo, Eelke Kleijn, James Zabiela, Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Marco Carola, Steve Angello, Miss Monique, Vintage Culture, and many more.
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● Tracklist:
1. Jaywalk
2. Jaywalk (Namatjira Remix)

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HOST is to support labels, upcoming/emerging artists from the wide variety of the electronic scene. Please, don't rip the tunes, with respect to the artists and labels.

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Support

Support | Jochem Hamerling - Jaywalk (Namatjira Remix) [La Guardería]

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