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Cozi with Softi - 27 March 2024

Caroune is a London-based DJ and the co-founder of Osmura record label, event and mix series.
From ambient/dub to deep techno and drum & bass, she blends the genres to create mystical journeys. For the past year Caroune has played at underground events in London and Paris. She hosted her first Osmura night in July 2024 at the Baths in Hackney where she played alongside international and local artists. This week, her label Osmura saw the release of its first various artists EP “Lucid Haze” comprising of dubby, organic and percussive sounds across six European artists.With dubby, bassy and tribal sounds, her cozy mix is an invitation to a meditative dance. 

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1. How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?

I started dj’ing in 2022 right after covid. It came from the desire to share my music discoveries to a wider audience. I first started playing at friends’ parties and slowly moved to the club scene. My first gig was at Dalson Den last year. Shortly after I met Cosi at work and we decided to create ‘Osmura’ to be able to share our passion for music with others. We first started as a podcast channel and then turned into a night series and record label.

2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?

It was Agonis Live set at Monument festival this year. His mystical, hypnotic sound resonated so well in the Norwegian valley. You could imagine yourself surrounded by wolves and other mysterious creatures from the forest. It’s an experience that I will never forget, and which inspires me a lot.

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene?

I would say that I’m both an introvert and an extrovert. I love meeting people from the scene during events and festivals, I find everyone’s experience very inspiring. But sometimes I feel that I could be networking more, it doesn’t feel as natural to me as it is for other people :)

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?

‘I need Your Lovin’ (Like The Sunshine) Club Mix – Infectious!

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)

When I prepare my music for a gig, I always try to imagine the space and the crowd. Playing music in a club is about communicating with people. I would often prepare a tracklist which I would adapt based on the mood and the audience.

The day of the gig, I would go for a morning run to release my stress and boost my confidence.

Cozi x

CoziMix 13 : Caroune

Next up for CoziMix 14 we have the boss of it all ANNX @annx-anna-whomp ! A legend and pioneer within the UK underground music scene, Anna aka ANNX is known for her impeccable and warm approach to bringing people together. Founder of the non-profit party Whomp, Co- founder of Perspectives party and a member of the Above below Family, she has a strong ear and eye for the deeper & mystical talents, mixing sounds and immersive lighting together to create the perfect setting. Annx's set at Above Below 24 b2b friend Noodle was one of our highlights to date with the most bass wobbling, Saturday afternoon Dubstep set we've ever witnessed. So we had to have her join the Cozi fam....with this special curated atmospheric & moody dub techno mix for us all to dive into....lock in xxxx

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1. How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing? 
I’ve been passionate about dance music since I can remember, living in music-centric cities like Leeds and Berlin were super inspiring (I did my dissertation on clubbing in Berlin lol) but it never ever crossed my mind to become or learn to DJ. When I moved to Mile End in London in 2019, I lived in a large house with 5 gals which we chose because of a sexy two room basement that we then proceeded to use as a club for five house parties. We had a strict rule “no dicks on decks” to promote female-DJs and naturally I then taught myself to DJ since being on the aux in the basement didn’t quite cut it… 

2. Who, what/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why? 
Definitely at Kwia in Berlin in November 2021. It had just opened, I don’t even remember who was playing but I was totally mesmerised by the ‘shoes off’ policy, the cozy sofas and soft furnishings, the warm pastel colors, the incredible lighting and art installations, the sit-down DJ set-up and the fact they had a smoke machine. I went back every night of that trip because I was so obsessed. If I could make my future living room like I would..

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene? 
On top of DJing I have my fingers in many musical pies including co-running two events, Whomp and Perspectives, as well as being on the Music team for Above Below Festival. Therefore I’d say I am an extrovert in the scene - I thrive off connecting with people around the world through music and have a passion for bringing new psychedelic sounds to London and the UK beyond. 

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?
SUCH a tough question…but I think it might have to be Unknown Artist - Untitled A1. The groove always puts me in a good mood and I love the weirdo vocals. It’s my favourite track to listen to after a night out. 

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)
It depends on the gig but usually I spend weeks digging (when I can) with the venue/time/lineup/crowd/country/promoters in mind. I try to reach out to the artists playing before / after me to understand their vibes and craft something interesting that’ll work. After digging I go through my rekordbox and make playlists of different vibes that I weave through during the sets. Some sets I plan more than others depending on how nervous I am…

Cozi

CoziMix 14 : ANNX

After growing up on the renegade scene of Montreal, Paul (alias como se DJ) moved to Brooklyn and founded the DIY party series RECESS with the intention of bringing a psy-forward sound he felt was missing in New York City. Inspired by forest raves and experimental dance music, he dreamt up his party with the desire to conjure the feeling of dancing in open nature with your friends. como se DJ’s sets strikes a balance of body- and heart-activating psychedelia. At once mischievous and emotional, he pulls in sonic elements of bass, deep techno, prog and electro, flirting with genre and groove, while maintaining a lush, blissed-out undercurrent. But this mix features a different sound for him: tender, melancholic, analeptic ambience.

1. How/why did you get into DJing?

I learned to DJ during COVID lockdown. I was living in Montreal, and I just had acquired my friend’s beaten up DDJ-400. I’d just moved into this new apartment where I’d host these ridiculous dinner parties with my “COVID bubble” of about 30 of my friends. Three or four days a week, I’d have everyone over for some truly insane meal, followed immediately by a house party. The handful of us who were beginner DJs would clang out some tunes and we’d all dance around til sunrise or until we got bored and then we’d do it all again <48 hours later. We all started out at varying levels of DJ adeptness, but through these dinner parties and occasional group DJ sessions, we all helped each other get better. It was beautiful; extremely surreal, but it worked wonders. 

2. What was the coziest gig you've been to/experienced and why?

Earlier this summer, I went back to Montreal to play this renegade party called Layer 05. That crew had been doing a bi-monthly party in the open at this wicked location in Longueuil, across the water looking into the city. It took place in this secluded forested spot right on the water, the dancefloor was a clearing in the woods, and you’d turn around and be staring at this old amusement park called La Ronde with the lights from the rides and from the city reflecting on the St. Lawrence River. After my set, two of my fav Aussies, LOIF and Sina, played some extremely wooky psychedelia (in proper Australian form) through the night into sunrise. It was my first time playing to a big crowd in the woods, and the vibes were perfection all night – it felt like a night at a festival: deeply joyous, intimate, and serene. 

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert/extrovert in the scene?

Without a doubt, I’d say I’m an extrovert in the scene. I always related to others over music. The kinds of music you are drawn to says a lot about you and your values. I go through phases of being obsessed with certain sounds/genres/DJs, and I’m endlessly curious and determined to meet others who happen to share my particular musical affinities as they change and grow with my taste. 

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out to forever, what would it be?

I’d have to go with “Swim” by Madonna, produced by William Orbit in his idiosyncratic triphoppy, dreamy, and deep style. It’s a masterpiece and – in my opinion – far too underrated. It’s groovy, sultry, and a bit darker for Madonna than her usual sound. (Honorable mentions: Protection, by Tracey Thorn & Massive Attack; The One to Wait, by CCFX; We Float, by PJ Harvey.)

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig? Do you have any special remedies/mental/physical prep?

It’s gig-dependent, but I like to spend the day before the gig alone, listening through sets of the other artists on the bill. I like to get a sense of their sound and use that to figure out how my set / timeslot will fit into the flow of the evening. I like to arrive on the earlier side to see how the night unfolds, and so I get a sense of the crowd and what they’re vibing with. I’m very conscious of the progression of a party and I want to make sure I play something that feels event-appropriate, while taking things in unexpected directions.

Cozi

CoziMix 15 : como se DJ

Next up on , we have Benk0—co-founder of South London’s Party Folly Ldn, resident at Kindred Radio and booker at Venue Mot. Benk0 has been making waves in London’s underground scene, playing alongside heavyweights like Objekt, OR:LA, and Aaron J. Known for his seamless style, he navigates techno’s full spectrum, effortlessly blending hypnotic low-end grooves with high-energy club beats that command the dance floor. His sets are a journey through deep, psychedelic sounds, with dubbed-out percussion and a flair for unpredictability. Dark, moody atmospheres meet playful twists as Benk0 takes listeners on a tranquil yet intense ride through rich sonic landscapes.
For this mix, Benk0 brings us a live recording from South London’s iconic basement spot, The Greyhound, where he warmed up for Cozi’s founder, softi. Starting with a lush blend of dubby, minimal, and tech-house sounds, he transitions seamlessly into deep, trancey techno—showcasing his ability to shape the energy of a room and keep the crowd hooked......

Cozi questions below;

How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?
It kind of happened by accident. I’ve always been into music, and as a kid, I naturally gravitated towards more  electronic, synthetic, and robotic sounds—even beyond dance music. Back in uni, my dad gave me a Pioneer DJ controller, but I didn’t touch it for like 3-4 months. When I finally tried it out, I got hooked instantly. That’s when I looked back at my music taste and realised it all just made sense.


2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?
There have been so many! but i’d say my most recent memorable cozy gig was probably Marco Shuttle's closing set at Opera Festival in Sicily. As cliché as it sounds, his set took me on a journey through all the genres Im loving at the moment. The setting—a Sicilian villa's backyard in a vineyard—made it even more special.


3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene?
I’d say I’m definitely more of an introvert in the scene. Even though I’m actively involved as a venue programmer, booker, and DJ, I often find it challenging to talk about or share the things I’ve been working on. I suppose you could say I’m more like a secret agent in that sense, haha!



4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?
Such a tough question—it’s always changing! Lately, I’ve been listening to allot of Outkast. They used to be one of my favourite rap groups growing up, and Andre 3000 was definitely one of my heroes. I think I really connected with how weird and different they were for their time. So yeah, right now, I’m really vibing to Outkast - Elevators (Me & You - ONP 86 Mix).

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)
When prepping for a gig I always take in to consideration factors like set time, venue and the rest of the line up. If it’s not a last minute gig i normally start digging a month in advance then start making playlists in combination with the tunes I already have. I like to build my playlists in sections of the direction i’d like my set to go in. My process can be quite chaotic once I start sorting through rekordbox although it always ends up working out.

CoziMix 17 : Benk0 live @ thumprint

Vicetone Ft Cozi - Nevada

Ahead of her and dBridge's collaborative live show next week, we welcome one of the UK's brightest artists, Madison Willing @madison-willing to Cozi :) Maddy is a renowned composer, scorer and producer merging her inspiring passion for classical & electronic music. Her deep immersive, colorful and analogue soundscapes have earned her a respected name for herself in and out of the electronic community. We are so excited and privileged to have curate a CoziMix for us strictly original compositions both ambient & classical made for our winter days & nights :)

Cozi questions....

1.⁠ ⁠How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?
Producing came from the impulse to express myself and DJing, the desire to connect with others

2.⁠ ⁠Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?
Caterina Barbieri at the Barbican, the rolling waves of modular bliss, a mesmerising wash of colours 

3.⁠ ⁠Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene?
Introversion dictates and governs every aspect of my being, but I love people, and that means sharing the listening experience with others. 

4.⁠ ⁠If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be
‘Says’ by Nils Frahm. There’s no other harmonic tension and release that feels so rewarding - it continues to be a gift that keeps giving. 

5.⁠ ⁠What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)
Sensory experiences, feeling the earth beneath my feet. Yoga and sauna. The gratitude of being alive.

Cozi x

CoziMix 20 : Madison Willing

softi - illusion

softi - 5am awakening

softi - forbidden

softi - dungeon space

softi - underneath

DAVID GUETTA HITMIX PART 1
Listen The Hits In The Mix
1.	The World Is Mine (feat. JD Davis)
2.	One Love (feat. Estelle)
3.	Love Is Gone (with Chris Willis)
4.	Delirious (feat. Tara McDonald)
5.	Baby When The Light (feat. Cozi)
6.	Sunshine (with Avicii)
7.	Love, Don't Let Me Go (feat. Chris Willis)
8.	Tomorrow Can Wait (with Chris Willis Vs. Tocadisco)
9.	Sexy Ladies (with Girlicious)
10.	When Love Takes Over (feat Kelly Rowland)
11.	Sun Comes Down (with Showtek Feat. MAGIC! & Sonny Wilson)
12.	Gettin Over You (with Chris Willis Feat. Fergie & LMFAO)
13.	Bad (with Showtek Feat. Vassy)
14.	Metropolis (with Nicky Romero)
-- All Track Edit & Mixed by DJ Falco –
-	only for promotion –

DAVID GUETTA HITMIX - Part 1 (The Early Years) DJ FALCO MIXSHOW

For CoziMix 21 we welcome Brooklyn based DJ, Maharam. Maharam is an American DJ and co-organizer of Final Passage, a Brooklyn-based event series emphasizing leftfield curation across both club and deep listening environments. Maharam's affinity for deeper sound is rooted in the melancholic landscapes of his Pacific Northwest upbringing, as well as his background as a guitarist and jazz vocalist. After moving to New York seven years ago, Brooklyn's rich DIY scene has been central to his life, acting as a constant source of inspiration and connection. During this mix he takes us on an atmospheric journey which he recorded spontaneously at 6am on a snowy Sunday dawn at his friend's apartment in the lower east side. 'I wanted to play in my collection of emotive moody trip hop, ambient, and dubby sounds for the cold season.'

CoziMix Questions : 

1. How and why did you get into dj’ing?
Living in Brooklyn, I feel very spoiled by the talent that comes through the city, and I've been very fortunate to have friends with great taste that have led me to some beautiful events. I had been going out for many years before I ever considered DJing, and picking it up after so long was very natural. I had set aside a lot of my musical life after moving to NY in 2018, but rediscovering it through DJing in the context of the scene has been very inspiring. 

2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?
I went to an event at one of my favorite DIY spaces in the fall of 2024 put on by Ballet (shoutout 320 and Blessing). It was a cozy deep listening vibe, where people were lying on mats on the floor. I was really blown away by Significant Other, who played a set spanning shoegaze, folk, and dub, but with a feeling of tender loneliness that left some of the audience in tears. Its not often I experience sets that hold you in the way that one did. 

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene?
I'm probably more of an extrovert, I really enjoy being out and running into people that I've been connected with through music.

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?
Takeo.K - 時々

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)
I usually just spend time at home digging, mixing, and playing around in rekordbox, regardless of whether I have a gig or not. I have a pretty intense organizational system that I rely on quite a bit. I've also put a lot of work into my apartment lately, so I enjoy spending a lot of time at home :) 



CoziMix 21 : Maharam

Next up we have Columbian based DJ, Lopar. Originally from the central mountains of Colombia, Lopar remains in an inexhaustible search and exploration, with the ability to navigate effortlessly through different styles, from ambient, minimal, house, deep, dub to down tempo, dnb, breaks, IDM and more. He is currently NATURAL’s resident DJ, with a trajectory that is strengthened with more than 8 years of experience in which he has had the privilege of sharing booth with artists such as Neel, Polygonia, Blazej Malinowski, Paula Koski, Anthony Linell among others. Lopar carefully elaborates his sets, achieving each time to produce a different and unique soundscape and experience with a great musical instinct; transporting the listener to different spaces and times and transmitting emotions through his music.

1. How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?
- It all started in 2014, when I was still a raver. I began to feel the need to convey to people the feelings and emotions that great DJs made me feel when I listened to them. I wanted to show the world my vision of electronic music.

2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you’ve been to or experienced and why?
- Without a doubt listening to Luigi Tozzi in 2019 at the Freedom Festival (Medellín) was truly an out-of-body experience. From that moment everything changed!

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the scene?
-I think both hahahaha sometimes I like to be in the quiet of my house, discovering new music and other times I prefer to be surrounded by friends sharing knowledge.
Lopar
4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?
- Caramel Chameleon - Dronacid [phaserinterlude mix] This track for me is a real utopia. It always brings a tear to my eye.

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to?
- 5. The days before the concert I’m always looking for new music, I like to be able to bring that touch of authenticity to my sets. The rest is pure improvisation and reading the dance floor.

CoziMix 22 : Lopar

softi - viral swamp

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