Tape from June 1994

Francesco Farfa is widely recognised as a symbol of Italian club culture and a benchmark to a generation of diggers and DJs. In a pre-globalised DJ sphere, he was one of the few exports playing far and wide, pushing the later coined Progressive sound.

He has DJ'd through four decades, from playing proto-house, new beat and hip house in the late 80s to becoming the emblem of the north Italian progressive "Sound Of Tirreno" scene of the 90s.

Here is a glimpse into what Farfa was up to in 1994.

Grazie Francesco for letting us archive this work!

@francescofarfa

item.cast 027: Francesco Farfa (1994)

Wiggy flow...layers...The dark. A rare appearance from @phonotheque resident Kino who joins the series from Berlin. Commanding the room.

@kino-2

TASCAM DR-05

item.cast 035: KINO

DJ Rino
soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/rinobxl
instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dj_rino_pinguin_society/

Neverending Sounds w/ DJ Rino & Shabz @ GIMIC - 15 November 2024

Lora Mipsum live from Dimensions 2024.

@loramipsum

Lora Mipsum - Live From Dimensions 24'

spring break (live mix)

recorded at the infamous garage room of horst arts & music club on a sweaty sunday afternoon

edouard hauki @ horst club - garage

After lighting up the Swivel party on the Goose with an unforgettable closing b2b with Timor back in January this year, we’re very excited to welcome the ever-smiling talent that is Olive for the eighth instalment of our mixtape series.

Olive brings a sound that’s hard to pin down, in the best way. A seamless blend of stripped tech/progressive/breaks, always with an uplifting (often ethereal) touch, and dancefloor-driven energy that keeps things moving and the mind open.

The mix kicks off with luscious sun-infused chords followed by a personal fave from Spacer IV (recently repressed on Slush) and only builds from there… one for the explorative ear. Big love to Olive for putting this exquisite mix together, and for the nod to a favoured TV show for the mixtape quote :)
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The Music Dance Experience.

Swivel Mixtape 008 - Olive

Electronic music began to take shape for SAFI when he arrived in Paris, where we first met during an event at La Péniche Cinéma. A passionate listener and dedicated collector, his musical identity has been shaped over the years by three core influences : deep house, breaks, and dub. Early inspirations came from acid jazz and improvised jam sessions, building a foundation rooted in emotion and layered rhythms. His approach is guided by a continuous search for complexity and slower tempos.

This set explores the concept of patterns—slow, repetitive, yet constantly evolving. It offers a fluid journey that prioritizes depth and continuity over rigid genre boundaries. From warm textures to intricate percussion, each track contributes to a broader sonic narrative.

Lucid dreams and rhythm intertwine in a blend of introspection and movement. A personal and sincere musical voyage, crafted for everyday rituals as much as for deep, immersive listening.

KERMIX-26 - SAFI

025 - Quiet Frequencies 1 (DJ set, listen the full album )

Paquita will be jamming with us on 4th December!

Feel free to join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/888133481271915/894529703965626/

Paquita Gordon - Colors Promo Mixtape

OVAL RADIO 02 - Amadeus

London-based record label and party series founded by three brothers, @declanruadh @spinswivel @wyndhamelliot 💿

The label showcases their own productions and aims to breathe new life into underappreciated records from the past via their YouTube channel 📽

The swivel parties are held in smaller, intimate spaces where the focus is on the sound and collective experience, mimicking a house party-like atmosphere rather than a rave. They book the unsung heroes of the dance music world to play at each event, those with long term personal commitment to the craft but without the deserved platform.