New Wave Podcast 035: DAWL

We recently caught up with Darren for the first ever written interview on New Wave. 

Q)Starting back at your roots, could you tell us a little bit about some of your earliest musical memories? Are you from Essex originally?  

A) Yes I was born in Barking then moved to Basildon in Essex when I was very young, i was an 80s kid and Hip Hop and Electro was the new big thing, I got into breakdancing and graffiti, the Street Sounds Electro series was basically the sound track for those early years. Breakdancing for me was short lived but the music and graffiti stayed with me. I suppose the first real musical experience would be when I started to go to raves my first was a big outdoor rave in Essex called Raindance(Jenkins Lane) back in 1991 I was only 16 at the time so it was quite an eye opener.

Q)Were there any people or parties you were attending in particular that helped you delve into DJing and producing?

A)Not really no, I started collecting records in 1988 and got my first set of decks when I was 14 back in 1989. This was about 2 years before I had even been to a rave or club I was always into the music more than the party scene itself, saying that though I did go to a few raves back then and they were 
amazing but I was not a big raver. I was originally influenced by the Hip Hop DJs as a young teenager, I just thought it was the coolest.

Q)You have self-released a lot of old school/hardcore sets from the 90s. Can you discuss what the sound means to you? Did you release those for purely nostalgic purposes or do you still play those kind of tracks in your sets today?

A) Nostalgia is a small part of it but the main reason is that I still love that music as much as I did back then. Basically I do those mixes for myself to listen to but I like to share them on Soundcloud for anyone that wants to have a listen. I have created two playlists 1988-1991 and 1992-1993 and I will 
keep recording more and adding to the lists. I've been collecting rave music more or less from the start of it and I have a large collection of old school records and I'm still buying to this day filling in the gaps. All the podcasts and radio appearances I have done over the last few years have been all 
new music mixes, a lot of the new stuff I play does sound like its from back in the day there’s quite a few producers out there making some great old school sounding Electro, Techno, breakbeat and Jungle I love it and I am always keeping an eye on the new releases on a daily basis to grab them as they come out, as I noticed a lot of the old school sounding stuff can sell out really quick if you sleep on it you can miss out and end up at the mercy of the scalpers on Discogs.

Q) Could you discuss how you got into production and when did you fully settle into the electro sound as a producer? How do you try be creative and make your music stand out?

A)  I started producing about ten years ago before that I had no real interest in making music really I was happy just Djing, playing and collecting records. I suppose what started it for me was when I started recording my mixes to my computer rather than tape. I started playing about with the editing tools on Goldwave and Audacity which lead to making little re edits just for fun. I later got a Mac which had Garageband built in, I had a play around with that and then I was hooked I then upgraded to Logic Pro things really took off after that. I don’t think that I try to make my music stand out, its more that I try to make the kind of music that I would want to find in a record shop, my music 
is very self indulgent I love mixing Techno and Electro with Breakbeats. I think what I make is a mixture of Techno, Electro, Acid House, Breakbeat, Hardcore with a little bit Hip Hop woven in to it and maybe Jungle at a push, I suppose its basically Freestyle.

New Wave Podcast 035: DAWL

What The People Play is a brand-new series of mixes, DJ-sets and other sonic escapades sent in by our users that will be hosted on the KollektivX SoundCloud page.

No rules, no restrictions, just complete musical freedom.

A purebred electronic music lover from the UK, Snowy has been consitently sharing some truly stunning tunes over on his Instagram page (check it out via the link below!) for the past 2 years. When he reached out to us with this set, we were stoked to be able to share some of his selections with all of you. 

Expect some advanced electronic manoeuvres to get you in the mood for the weekend. Enjoy!

Snowy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowy.djs/
Check out his SoundCloud page here: @snowydjs

Do you have a mix or a musical message you would love to share with the world? Send us a line at contact@kollektivx.com, and maybe you will be the next one to be featured in our ‘What the people play’-series .

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What The People Play 002 - Snowy

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @khalilryahi

RRFM • KRY • 26-10-2022

@thorgerdur-johanna
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Thorgerdur - The Ride

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”. More info and music: https://kioskradio.com


Essi @ Kiosk Radio 26.04.2023

Mixtape 30/06/23

Get ready to groove with Bangkok-based Belgian DJ, Logisticman, who has been on a Southeast Asian trip since 2016. With a passion for delivering a well-balanced selection of classic and acid house, Logisticman places a strong emphasis on Belgian rave culture and overall groovy sounds. He lets the dancefloor dictate the direction of his sets, aiming to keep the energy high.

Some words from Logisticman about the recording:

"Dove into my latest tracks, some yet to be "crow-tested," but each one has my stamp of personal approval.  Some deeper, some pretty acidy and some recently released tracks (inter alia Singapore's 'Bongomann" and Belgium's "Nathan Boost", be sure to check them both out).

Had a good time recording this, hope you'll enjoy listening.
Big up Spacemilk, keep doing what you're doing ♥️

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MBE #44. Brings us a close friend in the community - Klaytron. 

When he is not working away at his 9-5, this mans main focus is on his selections and golden trophies, bringing him a strong palette and reaching each corner of the electronic world. 

With strong technical abilities, and a rabbit sized ear for sounds, we can find him playing late night shows which never fail to dial in smoothly! 

This show brings a story of a mix, which was recorded at our beloved Studio Adventure in Hoi Ann this year. 

Follow the artist and his projects:

https://soundcloud.com/spacemilkmusic

https://soundcloud.com/klaytron0001

MBE #44: Klaytron •

Anthony Georges Patrice, Frenchman and creative force steering Ausblick Records known for his devotion to a large variety of music, showcases on this mix his love for a minimalistic approach designed to warm you up for the weekend. An immersive experience focusing on simplicity and a driving groove growing in intensity, with upcoming Music from his Ausblick imprint as well as releases from Jay Tripwire, Ken’Ichi Itoi and Matt Star. Join us for another episode.

Anthony Georges Patrice 
https://lessenorg.net/lessenorg-links
https://www.instagram.com/anthony.gpc/ 
https://soundcloud.com/anthonygeorgespatrice

FB: www.facebook.com/artfuldivision
IG:www.instagram.com/artfulrecords
SC: @artfulrecords

Artful Podcast Anthony Georges Patrice 011

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Tom Churchill provides the 3rd guest mix.

Tom emerged in 1996 via his own label, Headspace Recordings, which went on to feature several of his productions as well as releases from Dan Curtin, Derek Carr & Sean Deason, among others. Together with sister label, Emoticon, Headspace established itself as an eminent UK label, and their releases are still sought after to this day.

Both labels ceased trading in 2006, and after a break from music production, Tom finally returned and has recently been releasing as part of a duo - The Nuclear Family.

Check the links below for new music, and be sure to listen to his recent stand-out trio of 'Golden Era Techno' mixes.

@tomchurchill @the_nuclear_family
Tom's blog: https://nothinbutmagic.com

SpillCast 08 - Tom Churchill

Audial healing straight from the cosmos.

Contact: spacemilkcollective@gmail.com

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SPACE MILK

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