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The sound of Ukraine's independent music scene. Presented by Схема, a Kyiv-based collective that moves forward rave culture in Ukraine. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/cxema/episodes/cxema-17th-june-2024

CXEMA w/ Ochii 170624

Outset from Backyard 25.08.2024 by Christoph Faust is now out.

Listen to the latest edition of Outset, our series exploring different approaches to opening events. It was one of the final blazing summer days in Kyiv, the second chapter of our Backyard weekender. 

Christoph Faust set the stage of Community Event, guiding us on a sonic journey that flowed from the lush garden, over raw concrete, and straight into the heart of the dancefloor. 

Ethereal and evolving soundscapes during the first hours of each Community Event, always a reason to come earlier.

Outset — is a show available on SoundCloud, which highlights the opening sets of the Community Events. Outset focuses on the initial performances that kick-off events, allowing one to experience and appreciate the music that sets the tone for the evening.
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Outset із Backyard 25.08.2024 від Christoph Faust вже на нашому SoundCloud.

Це був один із останніх спекотних літніх днів у Києві, другий день нашого Community Event на Backyard. 

Christoph Faust відкрив подію, зануривши нас у звукову подорож, що лунала з пишного саду, перетікала сірим бетоном і вела просто в серце танцмайданчика. 

Ефемерні та мінливі звукові пейзажі під час перших годин Community Event — завжди привід прийти раніше.

Outset — це шоу на SoundCloud, яке висвітлює сети, що відкривають Community Events. Outset фокусується на виступах, які розгортають події, дозволяючи відчути музику, яка стає фундаментом вечора.

Artist's SoundCloud @christophfaust1

OUTSET ⑤ CHRISTOPH FAUST

𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏 086 | 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼

STANISLAWA blends her values and music, crafting 90s trance, sexy techno grooves, and progressive house bangers. Founder of queer party collective Deep Down East (2017), she co-created “Slava” for Ukraine and “Rave Against Fascism.” Active in Belgian venues, festivals across Europe, and radio “gimic,” she debuted her EP "Forever Strong" in 2024 with personal, hard-hitting tracks.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: How was your first DJ gig?
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼: I started DJing when I was 12, playing at small parties in my village during my teenage years. But my first proper club gig happened completely by chance. I was working at a bar, and after my shift, I went to a small club where some friends were hanging out. I went behind the booth to say hi to the DJ and somehow ended up playing an unplanned 30-minute closing set. A few weeks later, I returned to the club for a proper, announced set. The owner recognized me and, as a thank-you for the music, gifted me an Adidas tracksuit. That moment really stuck with me, it felt like a small but meaningful initiation into the scene.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Intimate club vs. festival atmosphere. Your pros and contras:
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼: I’ve always been a club kid. I started going out in Brussels clubs at 15, worked as a student party promoter, and launched Deep Down East when I was 17. Clubs shaped me, not just musically, but socially. They introduced me to good friends, my chosen family, and a sense of belonging. Brussels clubs, in particular, have this unique, close-knit energy, whether it’s at C12, where I work and know everyone, or at Fuse, where the artist care team makes you feel welcome, whether you're playing or just passing through.

Festivals came later for me. I couldn’t afford to go as a teenager, so I always told myself, I’ll go when I get booked. That mindset stuck with me, and last summer, I was so happy to experience Dour and Pukkelpop for the first time, by playing there. The energy at festivals is wild, the lineups are massive, and the scale is completely different from a club. But after my set, I always love to retreat backstage; being in a huge crowd can feel overwhelming, especially for neurodivergent babes.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: “The future is queer!” Is this true?
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼: Absolutely. Queer culture has always been at the forefront of nightlife, music, and creative spaces, it’s where new ideas, sounds, and movements are born. The DIY ethos, the resilience, the sense of community, these things shape not just club culture, but the way we think about inclusivity and freedom in music. And beyond nightlife, you can feel the shift in wider culture. More and more people are embracing fluidity, rejecting rigid norms, and creating their own spaces rather than waiting for permission. The future isn’t just queer, it’s unapologetically so.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: Any secret spots in Brussels you can recommend?
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼: SuperFourchette! It’s a restaurant and record store in the city center where I used to work. The food is amazing, fresh, well-sourced, and good whether you’re vegetarian or not. But beyond that, they also host punk concerts a few times a month, which gives the place an extra edge.

𝙑𝙎𝙇𝙆: What does your upcoming summer look like?
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼: Let’s just say it’s shaping up to be a good one! Some returns to festivals I loved playing in past years, some exciting debuts at places I’ve been dreaming of… but I won’t spoil too much just yet. Keep an eye on my socials, announcements are coming soon.

Listen, enjoy and never forget:
𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙄𝙎 𝙉𝙊 𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝘽𝙊𝙒 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙔𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙇𝙐𝙀.

Pic credits:
https://instagram.com/margolavign

𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙇𝘼𝙒𝘼
https://soundcloud.com/stanislawa
https://instagram.com/Stanislawa.dde

𝙑𝙀𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙆𝘼 𝙆𝙔𝙄𝙑
https://soundcloud.com/veselka_kyiv
https://instagram.com/veselka_kyiv
https://facebook.com/veselka.kyiv
https://ra.co/promoters/129341

VESELKA PODCAST 086 | STANISLAWA

DTF Magazine починає нову серію, де пропонуватиме засновникам і кураторам українських лейблів записувати мікси лише з треків і композицій, що в них видавалась.

Відкриває серію Ігор Глушко [ @igor_glushko ], співзасновник формації Rhythm Büro [ @rhythm-buro ] і керівник однойменного лейблу, які цього року відзначають своє десятиліття.

«У цьому міксі звучать треки абсолютно з кожного нашого релізу, а також з трьох релізів, які ми готуємо до випуску, — розповідає Ігор. — Крім того, я хотів, щоб мікс був з різноплановою музикою і розкривав різні грані саунду».

Докладніше про лейб і формацію Rhythm Büro читайте в нашому інтерв’ю за посиланням — https://donttakefake.com/inodi-treba-zlovyty-moment-shho-vse-togo-varte-rhythm-buro-pro-sumnivy-idejnist-provaly-i-vplyv-na-stsenu-za-10-rokiv-proyektu/

Label's sound: Rhythm Büro (Kyiv), w/ Igor Glushko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq5ReRUfYjw

Christoph Faust at The Mudd Show

Outset from Backyard 15.09.2024 by Unit and ezzeo is out now.

Unit and ezzeo opened the event with an intuitive and organic b2b set, shaped by their shared musical roots. Flowing from ambient textures into minimalist rhythms and warm grooves, their sound felt raw yet magnetic—carrying both tension and freedom in equal measure.

Ethereal and evolving soundscapes during the first hours of each ∄ Community Event, always a reason to come earlier.

Outset—is a show available on SoundCloud, which highlights the opening sets of the ∄ Community Events. Outset focuses on the initial performances that kick-off events, allowing one to experience and appreciate the music that sets the tone for the evening.
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Outset з Backyard 15.09.2024 від Unit та ezzeo вже на нашому SoundCloud.

Unit та ezzeo відкрили подію інтуїтивним та органічним b2b сетом, що побудований на їхньому спільному музичному досвіді. Від ембієнтних текстур до мінімалістичних ритмів і теплих грувів — їхнє звучання було водночас шорстким і магнетичним, поєднуючи напругу та свободу.

Ефемерні та мінливі звукові пейзажі під час перших годин ∄ Community Event — завжди привід прийти раніше.

Outset — це шоу на SoundCloud, яке висвітлює сети, що відкривають ∄ Community Events. Outset фокусується на виступах, які розгортають події, дозволяючи відчути музику, яка стає фундаментом вечора.

Artists SoundCloud @unit_k @ezzeo

OUTSET ⑥ UNIT B2B EZZEO

A tripped out, blissful little mix for a change. This is the kind of thing I put on last thing at night to send me to the land of nod, got loads of great mellow tracks so I might as well use them. Only an hour long as it's pointless making it any longer due to it's purpose, anyway enjoy =)

Recondite - Fey
Amfolyt - Those Lights Flashing
Plastikman - Pakard 
Aural Float - Session 5 
Abe Duque - Bliss
Stephen J Kroos - Respiratory Distress
Larry Jefferson - Maud
Sync24 - Spoon
Biting Eye - Bombs For Freedom
Recondite - Pass Up
Nordbeck - S.P.L. Sorenson
B12 - Orbita Tolv

BazTheAcidMan - A State Of Bliss

1st wax release for Bellaire and our label AOC Records coming soon

Tracklist :
A1 | Paris City Jazz
A2 | Jazzy Things
B1 | Street Blues
B2 | Some Jazz To Make Love On (vinyl exclusive)
B3 | Get Down 

Pre-orders 
On our own shop : https://www.difymusic.com/aoc
Deejay : http://bit.ly/2zb0l9H
Juno : http://bit.ly/2zoJEvi
Reddeye : http://bit.ly/2AkwTSL

AOC001 | Bellaire - Paris City Jazz EP

MIDSIDE - LAZY EP 
1. Lazy
2. Hoya
3. L'année Murièle

L'année Murièle

Hoya

Lazy

Heading back to Australia for this week’s mix, with Melbourne-based wonder - Millú (https://soundcloud.com/millydavison). Originally from the coastal town of Mt Eliza, she’s laid the groundwork in the past few years to becoming a staple in the scene. As a regular host to Melbourne’s 3RRR radio, holding the monthly show, ‘Dischord’ on Skylab Radio, she also stands as a resident for both Club D’erange and Wax’o Paradiso. The prior being and outlet for all things “dark and absurd”, while the latter channels the daytime party affair.  

No stranger to peculiar and opaque sounds, her set takes listeners on a bit of journey through the arcane and ritualistic surroundings. Millú doesn’t shy away from putting local acts and imprints forward - including tracks from https://soundcloud.com/nitefleit (https://soundcloud.com/steelcitydancediscs), Louis Marlo (https://soundcloud.com/felt-sense-recordings), and https://soundcloud.com/phran 's new project ‘Ivan’ via Best Effort Records (https://soundcloud.com/ken-oath-records). 

So far as trivia goes, Millú received a noise complaint from her new neighbor for recording this mix - so please don’t let that sacrifice go in vain. She’s an extremely talented DJ, and we’re elated to have a mix from her. Enjoy.

https://soundcloud.com/3rrrfm - https://bit.ly/2FNJHzZ
Skylab Radio - https://bit.ly/2uD2ytY
https://soundcloud.com/clubderange - https://bit.ly/2zWb78q
https://soundcloud.com/waxo-paradiso - https://bit.ly/2L8Kqmi

LCM047

Millú

LCM047 - Millú

Extracted from the warm up set at Hoppetosse in feb. 2018

Slow Life Podcast Series 004.1 - S.Moreira -

https://www.beatport.com/release/through-the-walls/2922180

PIV026 is a significant moment for founder Prunk, who presents his third installment on the imprint. All three originals have his signature bass element, but it's the soulful texture that really stands out on this package. The title track gets a delicate treatment from American house maestro JT Donaldson, who delivers a classic touch rarely heard nowadays.

Through The Walls EP

OUT NOW on Beatport

Prunk - Office Gossip

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/highway-2050/2948257

British producer Demarzo returns on the label with 4 cuts that accentuate his most recent progression in versatility. The title track Highway 2050 takes a straight to the dancefloor approach, while Hyperreality brings out a more playful display. Mating Call and Gospel are deeper cuts that complete a great allround package.

Highway 2050

DeMarzo - Highway 2050

Manual Movement is broadcasted every month on a variety of online radio stations and also available as a podcast via iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn. This month we welcome @alexorion on board to celebrate the release of his remix for Galestian's new single L'Amour.

Tracklist:
MUUI - Your Revised Reality  (Epilogue 1)
Galestian - L'Amour (Alex O'Rion Remix) 
Paul Deep - Ashema
Sebastian Sellares - Far From Home
RIGOONI - Sunk Coast Fallacy 
Paul Kardos - Downpour
ID - ID
Alex O'Rion - Fiend 
Matter & Dimuth K - Expedite
ID - ID
ID - ID

DOWNLOAD

Manual Movement July 2020: Alex O'Rion

PIV presents PIVCAST 034. 

Charlie Banks recently released his “Dance With Me” EP on our label, this time he steps up and delivers us the next PIVCAST filled with an hour of grooves

@charliebanks

PIVCAST 034 by Charlie Banks

Dutch native Project 89 delivers us the 35th PIVCAST in the series. A fine collection of solid cutting edge grooves catered to any dancefloor. 

@project89music

PIVCAST 035 by Project 89

The Mechatronica Aid EP II digital compilation is out now, alongside new limited edition sweatshirt and tee. 

Buy here: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/aid-ep-2

If you’re currently lucky to be in a position to spare some funds, please consider making a charitable donation in your community to help support individuals and organizations impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.

Should you still have any additional good fortune left, we have put together a second Aid EP, to help support the artists in our community and on our label, currently under financial pressure due to the massive amount of DJ gig and live set cancellations within our scene - and to keep the lights on in our collective, which is heavily dependent on income from event production.

The Aid EP II additionally enables us to provide a bit of work for our mastering engineer, also a DJ and producer, financially impacted by event cancellations.

All sales will be split 50/50 between the artists and ourselves, after production costs have been recouped.

Stay healthy out there - and if you have the means, we encourage you to find ways to reach out and support those affected in your local communities.

In case you missed it, here is the first Aid EP from April 2020: mechatronica.bandcamp.com/album/aid-ep

@charlieszum

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Mechatronica Aid EP II

[ Buy on Bandcamp ]

Charlie - Polarity Walk [MTRONAID2]

∄ is a cultural institution in Kyiv, established in 2019 on the territory of a former brewery, located at 41 Kyrylivska Street. It serves as a multifunctional space for club events like ∄ Community Events, Curated By, Enareї, for experimental music concerts like Miasma of the Real and other cultural events.

∄ also manages the in-house music label Standard Deviation. Established in September 2020, Standard Deviation is a multidisciplinary label for music, art and publishing, cultivating creative exchange between an aspiring Ukrainian scene and a global community.

K41 is the community-born name of the institution embraced and widely used by the public.

OUTSET ⑥ UNIT B2B EZZEO

∄ (K41) / Standard Deviation