Happy New Year everyone!

Thank you for sticking with us through an extremely quiet 2022. Such a quiet year has certainly made it feel like an eternity since our last deep dive into a Conscious Wave feature so let's get it.

For this one we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Montréal-based vinyl DJ Kentsuji, aka Amine and spoke about his journey with music, growing up in the scene, collecting records and getting into mixing. 

A heads up that this mix is straight (fire) vibes and comes through with some pleasant vinyl bass education.

Kentsuji's mix for Conscious Wave is a thoughtful, meditative yet gradual one. This particular collection of records takes us on a journey from the roots of the genre, passing by borderline-club bangers and heavy soundsystem head-nodders. The tracklist consists of mostly familiar faces with (of course) a white label or two thrown in there. 

- Conscious Wave

tracklist

Unknown Artist - Herbstrong
Author - Jah Live
VIVEK - One Heart
Teffa - Dancehall Rock
Breakfake - No Crime
TMSV - Funeral Bill
Crix Saiz - Warriah
Chief Kaya - Dubplate
Chad Dubz - Regrets (Argo Remix)
DJ Yung Vamp - I Never Scared
Ago - I.Got.
Bukez Finezt - Benz
Glume & Phossa - Superfly (Argo Remix)
EVA808 - Prrr
Bukez Finezt - Jupiter
Zygos - Svensk Riddim
Nizth - Stutter
Oxossi - Frantic
Traces - Adapt
Unknown Outlaw - Blue Lights
Commodo, Gantz & Kahn - Unmistakeable

KENTSUJI

@kentsuji

FULL BLOG POST & INTERVIEW
https://www.consciouswave.ca/2023/01/kentsuji-x-conscious-wave-vinyl-mix.html

FULL INTERVIEW

Kentsuji x Conscious Wave - Vinyl Mix & Interview

Hello everyone! <3

It's been quite awhile since my last upload so I figured what better opportunity to record a new mix and contribute to our Conscious Wave resident mix series. 

If you haven't checked out @shig_ero 's popular A/V instalment, be sure to check it out here! -> https://soundcloud.com/conscious-wave/shigero-x-conscious-wave-2022-resident-mix

In other @conscious-wave news, we ARE still planning on releasing our annual A/V compilation (now up to CWCOMP004). In the meantime be sure to add our previous releases, including CWCOMP003 to your rotation for free! -> https://soundcloud.com/conscious-wave/sets/cwcomp003

We have some other mix features & articles lined up, radio show guests and an MTL event collab in the works so be sure to follow us there and keep an eye out for updates!

As for this mix, it is a strictly 140 bpm, introspective dubstep mix and the tracklist is a slight nod to our platform being 10 years old this year. This is definitely one for the deep heads so be sure to listen on something that vibrates low.

A huge thank you if you made it out to one of my recent Toronto gigs (Suma presents: hoopla on 40hz Soundsystem & Tasseomancy - The Return), you may recognize some of these blends. Lastly, I have two festival gigs confirmed which I will share with you ASAP.... hope to see you all soon!

As always, if you enjoy this mix be sure to #REPOST and catch @shig_ero & me live every four weeks on @subfmradio for our monthly Conscious Wave radio show. 

We go live TUESDAYS from 7-9PM ET // 4-6PM PT // 12-2AM UK at https://sub.fm/conscious-wave

Huge gratitude for listening & sharing. 

Listen to yourself too,

Much love <3

TRACKLIST

1.: Frenk Dublin ft. Tenor Youthman - Fire Just A Shot (Masis Remix) [Dub Communication, 2022]
2.: Hippoflip - No Retreat [FKOF, 2022]
3.: Feonix - Wake Up [Uprise Audio, 2015]
4.: Kodama - Sneakers [Infernal Sounds, 2022]
5.: Trashbat - Pink Wax [MindStep Music, 2015]
6.: DTR - Heavy Manners [Instigate Recordings, 2015]
7.: Mesck - Altered States (Kelly Dean Remix) [FKOF Free Download, 2015]
8.: Living Proof - Distant Shadows [Gradient Audio, 2013]
9.: Kantyze - Underwood [Platform Music, 2015]
10.: Parts Project - Nu Distro [Conscious Wave, 2022]
11.: Reamz ft. DW5 - Turn West [Bacon Dubs, 2014]
12.: Gantz - Low Lands [FKOF, 2013]
13.: Sentient - X [Foundation Audio, 2022]
14.: RDG & DubApe - Drift [Boka Records, 2020]
15.: Dusty - Jinx [Infernal Sounds, 2023]
16.: Hippoflip - Assif [FKOF, 2022]
17.: Kroomen & Somah - Kaba Rhythm [Foundation Audio, 2022]
18.: Content - Questions [Encrypted Audio, 2015]
19.: Morning High - Quiet [Dub/Unreleased]
20.: Asylum - Always Love [Uprise Audio, 2014]
21.: Tik & Borrow - Sable (Saraphim Remix) [In:flux Audio, 2023]
22.: The Illuminated - Vintage [FKOF, 2014]
23.: Morning High x Contra Scandal - Seraphim [Dub/Unreleased]
24.: 3WA & Breez - Acido Maligno [LDH Records, 2022]
25.: Gisaza - Kamro [DeepEnd!, 2022]
26.: 11th Hour - Shahmaran [DUPLOC, 2023]
27.: Kodama - Wiretap [Infernal Sounds, 2022]
28.: Dubbacle - Control [FKOF, 2015]
29.: Mesck & Deco - Slated [Deceast, 2013]
30.: Perverse - Origin [New Moon Recordings, 2014]
31.: Vaun & Ill Chill - Knowledge [MindStep, 2014]

APHOTIK

@aphotikcw
https://linktr.ee/aphotikcw

CONSCIOUS WAVE

@conscious-wave
https://linktr.ee/consciouswave

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Aphotik x Conscious Wave - Ten-Year Resident Mix

2023 Ten-Year Comp.
Conscious Wave
(CWCOMP004)

1. Noco - Number One
2. Substance x MAC - How It Should Be
3. Trench Foot - Rueckwald
4. Boneless - Face It

Release date: 18 jul 2023

Mastered by SBK.

Live Visuals by Etienne Montenegro
Compiled by Aphotik

NOCO
@nocodnb
https://linktr.ee/nocodnb

SUBSTANCE
@substance420
https://substanceofficial.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mMszTHT28wg1CvK3TBAJg

MAC
@d-j-mac
https://macdubs.bandcamp.com

TRENCH FOOT
@trenchfootaudio
https://trenchfootdubs.bandcamp.com

BONELESS
@bboneless
https://b0neless.bandcamp.com

DOWNLOAD

2023 Ten-Year Comp. [A/V] (CWCOMP004) [CW Promo] (OUT NOW!!)

To close off an amazing month, we wanted to squeeze in another upload to help us show our appreciation for your support! Given that we haven’t featured a dnb mix for a while, we wanted to present one that really hit it home for our listeners from the Thunder Bay-based dj Lysis.

If she hasn’t made it onto your radar yet, Lysis is the co-founder of both the @tbaybasscollective and Submerged Sound. She is also a host of the Thunder Bay Bass Collective radio show on Sub Fm. Although she has shared the stage with big names such as Dieselboy, Downlink, Marcus Visionary & Calyx and Teebee, Lysis has also made a name for herself working tirelessly to grow the underground scene at home. She has done this by supporting homegrown talent, new talent, diverse artists and being a strong advocate for respect and fair compensation in the industry.

Her sets touch on a broad spectrum of sub genres in the 160-180 bpm range, with a focus on crisp, hard-hitting percussion and deep, resounding basslines. Although her techstep roots usually manage to shine through, her love for exploring new sounds helps her always find interesting ways to blend it all together, keep her audience on their toes and the dancefloor moving at any venue.

Her reputation behind the decks is only further demonstrated through this 38 minute mix for Conscious Wave. In this feature Lysis seamlessly blends together uplifting liquid vibes, darker neurofunk and classic jungle bits. Although this dominates most of the mix, Lysis doesn’t shy away from revisiting her techstep roots, as well as throwing in some pop mashups, r&b vocals and rap bootlegs.

- Conscious Wave

tracklist

Break ft. MC Fats - Natural Way
Amoss - Hydra
Exept & Disprove - XXX (OZOH Remix)
Die Antwoord - I Fink U Freeky (Wingz Edit)
Revaux - The Tunnel
En:vy - It’s Her
Foreign Concept - Mob Justice (DLR Remix)
SubMarine - Back Then
Torcha - Wreckage
Emz ft. Gemi - E - Style
Particle - Let It Go
SubMarine - Physical
Ed:It - Wikd Bad
Itoa - Strange Attractor
Shy FX - Too Shy ft. Sinead Harnett (Breakage Remix)
Unglued x Whiney x Lens - If You Like That (feat. Doktor)
Break - Code Red (feat. Fox)
Voltage - Scorpion
MoonDoctoR & Surly - Higher (featt. DJ Earl)
Philip D Kick - Replicant (feat. Om Unit)
Brainwork & Rift - Strife
Mohican Sun - Last Bastion
Babyface Ray, Landstrip Chip, Pusha T - Dancing With The Devil (Halogenix Bootleg)

LYSIS

@lysisdnb
https://linktr.ee/lysisdnb
https://facebook.com/lysisdnb
https://instagram.com/lysisdnb

BLOG POST

https://www.consciouswave.ca/2023/06/lysis-x-conscious-wave-mix.html

Lysis x Conscious Wave - Mix

LIVE VISUAL ALBUM -> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM1Ppbx3edU1Uk0RxstpeRtHnWtrKVJL-

2023 Ten-Year Comp.
Conscious Wave
(CWCOMP004)

'Boneless - Face It'

Release date: 18 jul 2023

Written & Produced by Brody Ledingham

Mastered by SBK.

Live Visuals & Artwork by Etienne Montenegro
Graphics by Etienne & Aphotik
Compiled by Aphotik

BONELESS
https://soundcloud.com/bboneless
https://b0neless.bandcamp.com

CWCOMP004

Boneless - Face It [CWCOMP004]

LIVE VISUAL ALBUM -> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM1Ppbx3edU1Uk0RxstpeRtHnWtrKVJL-

2023 Ten-Year Comp.
Conscious Wave
(CWCOMP004)

'Trench Foot - Rueckwald'

Release date: 18 jul 2023

Written & Produced by Liam Fleming

Mastered by SBK.

Live Visuals & Artwork by Etienne Montenegro
Graphics by Etienne & Aphotik
Compiled by Aphotik

TRENCH FOOT
https://soundcloud.com/trenchfootaudio
https://trenchfootdubs.bandcamp.com

Trench Foot - Rueckwald [CWCOMP004]

LIVE VISUAL ALBUM -> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM1Ppbx3edU1Uk0RxstpeRtHnWtrKVJL-

2023 Ten-Year Comp.
Conscious Wave
(CWCOMP004)

'Substance x MAC - How It Should Be'

Release date: 18 jul 2023

Written & Produced by Marc Lapointe, Joe McAtee

Mastered by SBK.

Live Visuals & Artwork by Etienne Montenegro
Graphics by Etienne & Aphotik
Compiled by Aphotik

SUBSTANCE
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mMszTHT28wg1CvK3TBAJg
https://soundcloud.com/substance420
https://substanceofficial.bandcamp.com

MAC
https://soundcloud.com/d-j-mac
https://macdubs.bandcamp.com

Substance & MAC - How It Should Be [CWCOMP004]

LIVE VISUAL ALBUM -> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM1Ppbx3edU1Uk0RxstpeRtHnWtrKVJL-

2023 Ten-Year Comp.
Conscious Wave
(CWCOMP004)

'Noco - Number One'

Release date: 18 jul 2023

Written & Produced by Guy Kensdale
Mastered by SBK.

Live Visuals & Artwork by Etienne Montenegro
Graphics by Etienne & Aphotik
Compiled by Aphotik

NOCO
https://soundcloud.com/nocodnb
https://linktr.ee/nocodnb

Noco - Number One [CWCOMP004]

Praise On Conscious Wave Host Aphotik on Sub FM 31st October 2023 - https://www.sub.fm

Praise On Conscious Wave Host Aphotik - 31 Oct 2023

FREE DOWNLOAD - https://consciouswave.bandcamp.com/track/zener-middle-ages

Written & Mastered by Olivier Lessard

release date : 25 jan 2024
genre : dubstep

ZENER

@zenermusic
https://facebook.com/zenersound
https://instagram.com/zenermusic

CONSCIOUS WAVE

@conscious-wave
https://linktr.ee/consciouswave
https://www.consciouswave.ca

FREE DOWNLOAD

Zener - Middle Ages [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Happy March everyone! ♡

It feels like it's been an eternity since my last mix upload. Since my last two were dubstep & dnb, I wanted to bring something a little different.

This one is a mini, multigenre bass mix and hopefully one that you'll enjoy on repeat. I had a lot of fun with this one, touching on UK garage, bassline & dubstep flavours to name a few genres (130BPM-138BPM crew be sure to turn this one up!).

As far as @conscious-wave updates, be sure to go download our Ten Year Anniversary Compilation #CWCOMP004, as well as @zenermusic's new tune Middle Ages from the cloud for free! -> https://soundcloud.com/conscious-wave/sets/cwcomp004

As always, if you enjoy this mix be sure to repost, comment and catch me live from Ottawa, Canada with guests every four weeks on @subfmradio for our monthly Conscious Wave rinse. We go live TUESDAYS from 7-9PM ET // 4-6PM PT // 12-2AM UK at https://sub.fm/chat

Huge gratitude for listening & sharing.

- Aphotik

TRACKLIST

1.: Hoodie Up - Ape Suit [Incurzion Audio, 2023]
2.: At Most Sphere - Matt Deco [Deceast, 2013]
3.: Got Funk (Raggamuffin Mix) - Stones Taro [NC4K, 2023]
4.: Lost In You (feat. Elliot Chapman) - EHS [Lush Records UK, 2023]
5.: Instinct - Old Bass System [L2L Music, 2023]
6.: Ice Riddim - Folding City [TUBA NYC, 2016]
7.: Don’t Stop Now - DJ Crisps [INSTINCT UK, 2024]
8.: Way We Speak - MOREOFUS [White Peach, 2023]
9.: Find Da Cure - Oldboy [INSTINCT UK, 2024]
10.: WAITING - CODE BREAKERZ [Elektroshok Records, 2023]
11.: Apocalypse Rave - Arkham Sound [Perfect Records, 2023]
12.: Wicked (feat. Eliza Legzdina) - lau.ra [Needwant, 2020]

APHOTIK

@aphotikcw
https://linktr.ee/aphotikcw

CONSCIOUS WAVE

@conscious-wave
https://linktr.ee/consciouswave

2024 UK Bass Mix

Happy June everyone! To kick off the 2024 mix series we wanted to present to you all a very special mixtape from Tikal. 

Our longtime followers will be pleased to know that this mix digs heavily into the root sounds of Conscious Wave as a platform.

Tikal is a DJ based in France. She is also the founder of the Tribal Garden Collective, known for creating a 'chill out' spot with alternative music in the style of nomadic and ethnic camps. 

Tikal, aka Victoire has been influenced by a wide range of music from a very young age. From 90’s music, fusion & metal to electronic music, it was experiencing dnb shows in Paris that influenced her to explore even further and get into dubstep. These days Victoire focuses mostly on sets for chill out stages at music festivals rather than clubs. This has pushed her to explore styles beyond deep, dark, dubstep, sometimes even touching on ambient.

With her artist name being linked to her country of origin Guatemala, it is hard not to notice a tribal imprint and more obscure sounds in her music. For her, each set is “told like a story” in which the listener is immersed in a sonic experience with the artist. This can be an “introspective, powerful and bewitching story” that allows listeners to reconnect more with ourselves and with others.

The Tribal Garden considers itself a dreamlike and immersive environment and includes a geodesic dome, artisanal decor and colourful lightning. Their principal objective is to offer a calm and meditative space that differs from a dancefloor vibe.

In this 33 minute mix for Conscious Wave, Tikal constructs a well thought out tracklist, touching on the darker, minimal side of dubstep best enjoyed on a soundsystem in the forest or on a good pair of headphones.


- Conscious Wave


TRACKLIST

Kwizma – Giza
Intertia – Runaway Dub
Piezo – Antelope Swing (Clearlight & Owl Remix) 
No Remørse – Mural
No Remørse – Ancient Secrets
Ourman – Pacing
Zygos – Galak-Z
Inertia - Meditate
Unkey – Shake
No Remørse – Snakes
SBK. – Lead Dem Pace feat Quasar
Murk & Shiva – Kevlar
Piezo – Marwuk
Imanzi – Samburu Chant
J Robinson – Nova
J.Robinson - Nova
E S P - Audiophile

TIKAL
https://hearthis.at/tikal
https://instagram.com/victoirecartagena

TRIBAL GARDEN
https://instagram.com/tribal.garden.chillout

BLOG POST
https://www.consciouswave.ca/2024/06/tikal-x-conscious-wave-mix.html

Tikal x Conscious Wave - Mix

To end the year on a high note we wanted to squeeze in one more mix feature from a rising bass music artist from Ottawa.

Drawing inspiration from the darker, deeper corners of bass music, ZΣNZO crafts sonic experiences that resonate with both the dance floor and introspective listeners alike. Both in the studio and on the decks, he has dedicated 6+ years to the pursuit of a sound that balances fresh-forward thinking ideas with a generous nod to the OG roots of dubstep.

You may remember ZΣNZO from October’s Sub FM radio show, however this time he’s back with a 55 minute dubstep mix feature for the cloud, featuring an all-star tracklist and a couple original productions.

- Conscious Wave

TRACKLIST

Island Time - SNiKKA & be.IN
Evoke - CØNTRA x Saturna
Rollin' Sound - Lampa x Senncoria
Light It Up - Diamond Saints
Cosmic Darkness - The Widdler
Ready - Klinical & Killa P
Ripper - Mr. Carmack & Shanghai Doom
Subchaser - Truth
Slow Craft - Pigeon Hole & Of The Trees
Guillotine - Pigeon Hole
No Laughing Matter - Caspa & EAZYBAKED
Real Talk - ColtCuts
Need Some - tsimba
Shapeshifter - Ghost Lotus
Bloody Mary - Bawdy & TOPAZ
Woden - Truth
What You Talkin Bout - Star Monster
Spaz Out - MontyCler
Dinner - Nosium, Isded
Blaze It Up - The Widdler
Embrace It - Teffa
Dead Meat - Esseks ft. tiedye Ky
Banshee - Lab Group, CharlesTheFirst & Potions
Old Ways - Lab Group, Supertask & Hawk
Unhinged Vibes - ZENZO ID (unreleased)
Plenty - Youngsta & Mucky Update (ft. Logan)
S A L U T A T I O N - Angelic Root
Like Dis - TVBOO
Eldritch Moon - Substrada
Dark Star - Mikrodot
Womp & Chug - ZENZO
Wizard - Substance
Smokin' Dat Spliff - Boogie T
Deathmatch - CØNTRA & Dublink
Molten Echoes - Substrada
Back to My Roots - Zen Selekta

Z∑NZO
@zenzomusic
https://instagram.com/zenzomusic

Z∑NZO x Conscious Wave - Mix

creative director at Conscious Wave - en/fr - https://linktr.ee/aphotikcw

Canadian artist collective, online music platform

listen // watch // read -> hosting, supporting and promoting up-and-coming and established artists alike

https://www.consciouswave.ca/

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official facebook group
https://facebook.com/groups/542156692559715

consciouswave.ca@gmail.com

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2023 events

AUTHENTICS 004 - DEC 16TH - MONTREAL, QUEBEC
https://facebook.com/events/1766776710461624

COMMODO [UK] [Deep Medi Musik, Sector 7, Bandulu] on Bassix Soundsystem - JUL 7TH - MONTREAL, QUEBEC
https://facebook.com/events/1513689919438702

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2020 events

Metafloor [AB] [Sub Chakra / Aufect / Vandal / Really Good] - FEB 14TH
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
https://facebook.com/events/836852846733837

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2019 events

Innamind x System:Sound w/ VIVEK [UK] and KURSK [NZ] - OCT 18
https://facebook.com/events/386671125558183

Energize
https://facebook.com/events/293193234955362

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2017 events

Sleeper (UK) November 24th 2017 ALL NIGHT
https://facebook.com/events/1905795106194401

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2016 events

KAIJU (UK) Deep Medi - September 17th, Montréal
https://facebook.com/events/1679477369039267

VALHALLA SOUND CIRCUS 2016
https://facebook.com/events/926684290752301

Shamanic Technology + Totemic
https://facebook.com/events/1119537931436639

IVY LAB w/ Subtone + more
https://facebook.com/events/882531001872621

Asa & Sorrow w/ Aphotik & Shigero
https://facebook.com/events/174695176265386

THELEM [UK] [Artikal Music / Innamind / Black Box / Osiris Music]
https://facebook.com/events/1687348768184276

Karnage [JP] [Encrypted Audio/Tuba] + DistinctMotive [ON/US] [Banana Stand Sound/Digital Weapons]
https://facebook.com/events/1163674320366121

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2015 events

BASS WAVE w/ Mamajuana [NYC]
https://facebook.com/events/916439738447675

LX ONE [UK] [Tempa/Wheel & Deal]
https://facebook.com/events/573516109470414

COMPA [UK]
https://facebook.com/events/1890036734555501

BSX x CW x MML presents DISTINCTMOTIVE
https://facebook.com/events/884548798299321

DJ MADD [HU]
https://facebook.com/events/1415325468763741

Conscious Wave presents PRISM [US]
https://facebook.com/events/530416840434220

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2014 events

CONSCIOUS WAVE x MTL's BASSIX PRODUCTION present COMPA [UK]
https://facebook.com/events/310882732449319

String Theory
https://facebook.com/events/623574684418113

CONSCIOUS WAVE x MTL'S BASSIX PRODUCTION present WHITEBEAR (AUS)
https://facebook.com/events/601952429917203

TRIBAL BASS: Episode 2 with ANTHOLOGIC
https://facebook.com/events/226108140930978

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2013 events

TRIBAL BASS: Episode 1 with JONAH K
https://facebook.com/events/484884544920788

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