Donna Leake doesnt need an introduction. The London trailblazer has created a niche for herself where she comfortably shares all things soul, folk and psyche. Not trying to put her in a box here of course. Because that wont work. Personally I've learned from her selection the true meaning of anything goes because it really does. True honor to welcome her to the series. xx

Lumberjacks Tapes 012: Donna Leake - Portrait Of A Romance

Uknobetta (all made up OG demo) 050719

05.05.22
Squid
Grima
Charlie
Julia

live at the Princess Theatre, Meanjin/Brisbane

radical habitat pt. 2

Low-Key Reservations : Volume 16
Compiled & Mixed by : Phil Smart

Phil Smart has been a fixture on the Australian electronic music scene since the early warehouse rave days in Sydney. He has played lots of records to lots of people in lots of clubs, bars, warehouses, fields, deserts, basements, carparks and bunkers over the years. He’s renowned for playing fresh sounds and forward thinking electronic music, and has been involved in running some of the most legendary parties and events in Sydney and beyond. Phil has even played all around the world and alongside many premium international talents, at many festivals, clubs, bars and venues.

Phil has one of the most extensive DJ resume’s in the history of Australian DJ’s. With too many affiliations to even mention in this write up. Phil has left his mark and influence all over the scene since the late 80’s. From holding long standing residencies and playing at many iconic dance events that have paved the way for Australian electronic music, to releasing music on diverse labels such as Motorik, Junkbeats and Future Classic, to running an eclectic history of club nights with focuses on specific genres, tempos and eras of music, to co-founding Burning Seed - Australia’s first and largest regional Burning Man, to DJing and curating music for Yoga and sound healing events, to running record labels and so much more. Phil is the DJ’s DJ of choice.

This exquisite 50 minute all vinyl mix is a brief glimpse into Phil Smarts deep vinyl collection, featuring trip hop tracks that are all pre-2003. If you listen closely, you can hear the crackle in the recording. Phil has searched his crates to uncover old and lost vinyls with rare tripped out sounds, swinging you right back to that 90s flavour. Let this mix take you on an excursion through beats with class, bass with style, melody with soul and a unique energy that only wax provides. It is an honour to feature Phil Smart on the Low-Key Reservations mix series, hopefully the first of many volumes from this DJ wonder.

TRACKLIST:
DJ Krush - From Stash (Intro) [Mo Wax] - 1997
Ijakk - Nangpa [Malawi] - 1995
Gweero feat. Kriminul - Rhythm Revolution (Sidewinder’s Dub) [Sole] - 2002
DJ Dez - Pluck What You Heard	[Hipnotech]	2003
Hood Scientific - Mystique [Sublime] - 1998
Jenny Devivo	 - Season Of The Witch (Hyponix Instradub) [Afro Art] - 1999
DJ Ride - What It Is....?	 [Soundlab] - 2001
Delta T - Strange Future [Holistic] - 1998
J Boom - Wiggle And Jiggle [Next of Kin] - 2002
Munsterland - Munster Blues [Freshly Squeezed] - 1995
Rep - Bhuna Dub [Blunted] - 1994
Lava Lava - Let It Flow [Honeydipped] - 1994
J-Walk - Buggin’ Becky [Pleasure] - 1999

Low-Key Reservations ː Vol 16 - PHIL SMART | Trip Hop

British-Nigerian-born, Berlin-based Richard Akingbehin (@richard-akingbehin) is behind many crucial projects in electronic music, and most of them revolve around his exploration of deep and dubby sounds. Not only is he a co-founder of the excellent Refuge Worldwide radio station, but he also runs the experimental label Kynant Record and has some key residencies when not headlining other cult clubs around the world. His label recently released the first new album from dub techno don Tikiman in almost 20 years and this summer the pair will be playing together again as part of a mini tour. 

Ahead of joining us at Dekmantel Selectors later this year, Richard recorded this week's mix for us in the Refuge Worldwide studio with the aim of showcasing what he is playing in the clubs at the moment. It takes in his signature blend of dub techno styles with music from the likes of Parallel 9, Tikiman, Dialog and Delano Smith. It's spacious and unhurried but slowly ramps up the pressure to get you on your toes and vibing to his ever-warm, supple and minimal rhythms.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 457 - Richard Akingbehin

Refuge Worldwide co-founder and Kynant Records boss playing different kinds of dub music.

https://www.instagram.com/richardakingbehin

Richard Akingbehin @ The Lot Radio 05-06-2024

“Dancing in the Sky courtesy of an epic WoofTweet system and ol’ mate Rabbit Taxi spinning quality productions from the freshest of artists new and old, this Sunday afternoon mountaintop set at Skydance festival brought the goods during a journey from dubby breakbeats to proper house grooves, rinsing the full frequency spectrum along the way “ - Rabbit Taxi

Rabbit Taxi | Skydance 2024

A live recording of my vinyl-only set at Biophilia <3 

Tsura Biophilia 2025

Motion’s Ethos Vol. 1 - a five track compilation spanning across three cities, showcasing the breadth and depth of house, presents Squidgenini. Like I'm Supposed To brings an undeniable groove, combining organic percussion and an infectious bassline with angelic resampled vocals that undeniably shine above. One of five tracks released on Melbourne's Electronic Selections' latest compilation,  Like I'm Supposed To provides the bridge between the A Side's tribal flavours, and B Side's club centric depth. Preorder the entire EP via bandcamp/presave via the relevant links below.

Streaming/Presave Link: 
https://ditto.fm/motions-ethos-vol-1

BUY on BANDCAMP

PREMIERE : Squidgenini - Like I'm Supposed To

Love to all the friends and new faces dancing right up front and beyond with me during my set. Was a pleasure to play my style of music at peak time before https://soundcloud.com/ccl-url shut down the sup.

Shouts to the Golden Plains organisers for creating such open minded and fun festival!

Zjoso Live @ Golden Plains Festival March 2025

Aries Eclipse

(squid~jeh~nee~nee)

singer/producer/creator/dj

squidgenini@gmail.com

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