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Ascension Symphony EP

Ogazón | EOS Radio - May 06 / 2022

Born and raised in New York but now transplanted to Berlin, @gabriellekwarteng has quickly become a Panorama Bar regular known for her eclectic radio shows. The move to Europe widened the scope of her DJ sets which tend to be high energy and punchy with plenty of techno, while on the airwaves she is likely to serve up a mix of boogie, Afro-disco, and neo-soul. That broad approach no doubt stems from growing up in the musical melting pot that is the Bronx, but also from childhood summers - and later a year studying abroad - in London. Add in a desire to champion the classic Black American genres and you have the foundations of the Kwarteng sound. 

All this is reflected in this week's mix which traverses global genres with effortless enthusiasm. Hefty bass cuts and weighty rhythms build into acid-tinged workouts, sounds of the diaspora spread across the course of 70 minutes and energy levels drop even when the mood changes. It's a great snapshot of a DJ at ease with worldly sounds and the ability to thread them all together into a communal dance floor experience.

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Echoes hum, bodies moving.
This is true spirit of Breakfast Club, unfolding.


Ogazón: "This set felt like a homecoming — warm, familiar, and charged with energy. The familiar faces and unwavering support are something I don’t experience anywhere else, and that drives me to perform at my absolute best. But the real magic? Locking into an effortless groove from the very start while playing alongside a legend like Marcel. That was the cherry on top: a true highlight I won’t be forgetting anytime soon."

Marcel Dettmann: "Playing at Breakfast Club in the early morning is always a unique experience — the people there are musically open, ready for experimentation, and come with a certain expectation: they want to be taken on a journey. What made this set special was the combination of Ogazón and me. I think we had a great feel for the moment, for the groove and the tension. The energy was electrifying."

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Quest is the 438th guest of our original Hate Podcast series.

In this gripping one-hour mix, Quest dives deep into a shadowy realm of dark beats. The set is a brooding journey through raw textures, hypnotic rhythms, and haunting atmospheres that nod to the golden era of underground rave culture while staying rooted in a modern, forward-pushing sound.

Recorded live at OPENGROUND on 19th of April 2025.

Download available.

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Tech House – often misunderstood and unfairly written off as commercial – takes centre stage in the upcoming Blitzcast by our good friend Sylwa, who has been influenced by its original, understated sound and approach, and now thrills with a soulful interpretation.

Blitzcast 028 comes courtesy of Sylwa – here’s what he has to share about the mix.

> This mix features tracks released exclusively between 1996 and 2005, with a strong leaning toward the sound pioneered by early UK tech house figures like Terry Francis, Eddie Richards, and the circle surrounding London’s Fabric club and Swag Records.
I aimed to create an obscure, moody atmosphere with long blends, moving through stripped-back, loop-heavy cuts, dubby stabs, and acid lines—gradually brightening into more melody-driven tracks toward the end. You’ll hear some crackles and slight mixing imperfections; I guess it's the unavoidable nature of mixing with vinyl. <

We also had time for a swift conversation with Sylwa about his background and musical approach - find out more in the Blitz Magazine on our homepage:

https://www.blitz.club/2025/05/26/blitzcast-028-sylwa/

Blitzcast 028 : Sylwa

Our new SPND20 Mixtape comes from none other than the mighty @official-mr-g. 📼

If you know, you know: Mr. G is one of dance music’s true originals. From the early days in the legendary KCC crew and his influential work as half of The Advent, to decades of solo output under his own name, Colin McBean has never strayed from his roots. With releases on Rekids, Moods ‘n’ Grooves, Defected, and his own long-running Phoenix G imprint, his raw, bass-heavy electronic-tech-funk sound has moved floors and minds all over the world.

Now, for one of his rare mixtape appearances, we’re honored to share this special vinyl-only piece from his archive.

Recorded on two Technics 1210's and a Rane MP2015 mixer and mixed down to CD with added weight, the mix had been sleeping for years until Mr. G pressed play and surprised even himself. It’s meditative, deep, and packed with the personality you only get when the machines are running hot. It captures the raw energy, honesty, and unmistakable feel that only Mr. G can deliver: just pure groove, and even a cheeky cable cut halfway through that adds to the charm.

It’s not often he shares this side, so we’re grateful he let us dig it out. For us, it’s a perfect snapshot of where he comes from and what he still brings to the table today. A true original.

So you better put on those headphones and dive deep into this one!🔊


SPND20 Mixtape by Mr. G

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Wildeburg Festival
July 12, 2025 - Bud x Kas
Kraggenburg, Netherlands
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Audrey Danza - Wildeburg 2025

DJ Sodeyama’s murky alias The People in Fog is up next for a very special number. The DJ/producer has been active since the 90s, reshaping his home city, extensively touring the globe, releasing music, founding record labels (Arpa) and toying with different incarnations of his palette under a few different names. The People In Fog is one such project, founded a decade ago as license to lean into his more disco and house inclinations, a means of connecting with a lighter penchant for Chicago-style and Balearic rhythms. It’s a manifestation that’s given the world several first-rate releases like debut album A Ray of Light (2013), Album: 1977 (2021) and this year’s Too Much Knobs and Cables. His whistle-stop promo tour of Japan for that latest release has been whipping up plenty of shifting grooves and phase distortions, and delivering that fresh take on sound to IRL crowds in his native land. For the rest of us, the nine-tracker’s a perfect source for summer anthems: a fuzzy, analog patchwork of synths and low-end bass. Bassiani Podcast 273 takes all of this and turns up the heat, The People In Fog’s deep reverence for underground sounds is here for a two-hour mash up of grimy percussions and sensuous urban sounds. A-game grooves from a Tokyo legend.

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Bassiani invites The People In Fog / Podcast #273

Recorded live at Thuishaven, Amsterdam 22 March 2025

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Sparkling Water Dreams is an irish DJ and producer emerging in the house music scene with a sound that’s both deep and groovy. Based in Berlin, Christopher has built a reputation for crafting punchy, groove-driven house sets that flow effortlessly between progressive, acid and classic house, always maintaining an infectious energy on the dance floor.

Drawing from influences in classic Chicago house, tech-house, and acid house, Sparkling Water Dreams is known for sets that strike a perfect balance between euphoric atmospheres and bass-heavy rhythms. Their ability to weave through genres keeps crowds moving and fully immersed in the music. 

The DJ has played at iconic venues around Berlin such as Tresor, Watergate,, Sisyphos, Later Blau, Else. Renate, Aeden. About:Blank, Golden Gate, MO1 & more bringing their signature sound to audiences

Sparkling Water Dreams' debut EP, Last Call, released on Work Them Records, is a testament to their keen production skills and understanding of house music’s roots while pushing the genre forward. With support from well-known DJs like Amotik, Midland, Laurent Garnier. Satoshi Tomiie. DJ Deep & more,  the EP has garnered attention for its crisp production, intricate acid, and captivating chords.

As a DJ, Sparkling Water Dreams is all about reading the room, ensuring each set evolves organically, transitioning from deep house grooves to peak-time House with ease. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, Sparkling Water Dreams is constantly experimenting, reshaping traditional house sounds with a modern twist, making them one of the most exciting new talents in the genre.

For bookings and inquiries: Sparklingwaterdreams@gmail.com

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