Ahoyyy there, it’s been a long time coming… We’re very excited to bring you season 2 of our Islander Casts! Wish a fresh paint job for the freshest of debuts, @ontherocks_brum takes the reins with this ohhhh so delicious mix. 

We met Connor last summer on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast of Wales at @westivalrecords Festival (Tickets already flying out for this year!). A fellow resident of the Rendezvous stage, curated by Harry & Al (the @merchantrecordslondon lads), Connor blew the roof of the place with his sublime record collection and we’ve had him in our crosshairs ever since! 

Him & his crew have been hosting some of Birmingham’s best parties at Cafe Artum and if you enjoyed this mix, be sure to bounce over to their Youtube channel for more digs.

Desert Island Disco 

Islander Cast (#1) - On the Rocks

For our second instalment of the Islander Cast, Timéo from Rennes (FR) takes us on a vast journey along the ocean currents through a sea of blissful genres. Mellow, soulful and the perfect way to ease you into that Spring time joy. 

“For this one, I've proceeded as I usually do. I like to shop as local as I can when it comes to records ,and I enjoy the experience at private sellers' places. For this mix  you'll find some rarities but also a lotta hard dug cheaper bin records.”

Islander Cast (#2) - Timéo

Taking the helm for our third episode is founder of Music for Ears, Prop Joe from sunny Sydney! If you're new to MFE then we strongly recommend you bounce over to his channel for some more ear melting listening. Harlan is about to throw MFE's debut party and it looks to be a scorcher with heavy hitters Mike Who & Adrianna leading the charge!

"This one was fun; a collection of slower jams I've come across over recent months. A mixture of reggae originals, street soul digs, fun covers and recent edits for the soul. Let it play through your day!"

ids @propjoemusicforears

Islander Cast (#3) - Prop Joe (Music for Ears)

For the 4th Episode hailing from Santo Domingo, DR 🇩🇴 - Conrad Wittkop the curator of https://soundcloud.com/tempotropico, a listening bar & hi-fi soundsystem party in the capital gifts us with another treasure trove of all chillers no fillers. 

"Laidback mix featuring a mixed-bag of summery smooth R&B and reggae mostly from the UK, US and SA. Shout out to my buddies sharing this awesome music and thank you Will for the invite! Hope you vibe to it 😎🌞"

Islander Cast (#4) - Conrad Wittkop (Tempo Trópico)

Next up we're thrilled to share this mix from Brazilian hotshot selector and producer, Bernardo Pinheiro. Known for his killer selections, productions & edits, including his recent Elementos release, this mix is true to form: 1.5 hours of rarefied world & boogie goodness, tinged with Brazilian flair... Vamos!!

In his own words... 

When I received an invitation from Desert Island Disco guys to record a mix, I decided to gather the best of my latest digs and new edits. A bit of Brazilian music, Italo-Disco, Zouk, South African House, French Boogie and more. I loved doing this mix. Thanks once again and I hope you all like it!

ID requests: @bernardopinheiro

Islander Cast (#5) - Bernardo Pinheiro

We are very excited to welcome our next islanders: Discothèque Tropicale. 

Discothèque Tropicale is a London-based collective and label that celebrates borderless music and diverse creative cultures from across the world. Their global musical voyage has taken them to every corner of all things soulful and funky; with lots of Brazilian influence, Zouk, Soukous, Funaná and Reggae. Their record label has had a heavy focus on Afro-Carribean reissues (especially Zouk), and their upcoming release has already been played by heavyweight DJs such as Antal, Hunee and Palms Trax!

Keep an eye out for their future reissues, and until then, enjoy their Islander Cast which is true to form: rarified goodness from tropical climes!

This one is very very good...

ID requests: @discothequetropicale

Islander Cast (#7) - Discothèque Tropicale

ID requests: @nathancohn

Delivering the goods for mix number 08 is talented producer and selector, COHN! 

COHN is a producer and DJ from London, who has released a number of records on Kitsune, Nervous Records, and recently a belting EP on Mister T records.

This mix was put together as a tribute to Disco from all over the world, incorporating songs from Egypt, India, Europe, and the US. He focused on bringing interesting vinyl releases over traditional House music that gives the set much more of a selector energy when compared to a long club mix. This speaks to the shows he's been playing recently and his shift away from traditional Dance music DJing, towards bringing vibes that are both exploratory and fun.

Islander Cast (#8) - COHN

ID requests: @boboxamusic

Boris is a London-based DJ and co-founder of the party and DJ collective, Boboxa, whose charity events promote soulful global music. 

Now split between London and Paris, their events have pulled in some big time tastemakers including Bárbara Boeing, Millos Kaiser, Eternal Love, Mafalda, John Gómez and Soos, while donating almost £10,000 to various charities in the process. These guys know how to throw a party! 

Check out their 5th anniversary party next Friday (8/12/23) at The Baths House in Hackney Wick in aid of the Woodland Trust.

We're really pleased to present their Islander Cast - a delightful voyage through global grooves, including zouk, brazilian funk, south african bubblegum, ghanaian highlife, latin, italo and more... safe to say this one is a desert island delight!

Islander Cast (#9) - Boboxa

ID Requests: @thesquaresun

As the days get longer and the sun finally starts to show its face, we are thrilled to announce the latest guest on the Islander Cast series: The Square Sun.

With a vinyl release on Martino Edits of an underground Disco heater as well as his own EP featuring two house bangers, his productions showcase his genuine talent and love of music.

The Square Sun also regularly hosts some of the best selectors around at his Square Sun Sessions, which are a much listen for those in the know. His YouTube channel also showcases his digging ability, with regular uploads of genre-spanning rare gems that can't be found anywhere else

This mix is eclectic and wide ranging, covering boogie, latin, house and everything in between - a must-listen!

Islander Cast (#11) - The Square Sun

Enquiries & bookings: desertislanddiscomusic@gmail.com 🇺🇦❤️ 

Appearances:
August 18th - Brilliant Corners, Dalston 🇬🇧
June 29th - Glastonbury Festival, HMS Sweet Charity 🇬🇧
April 6th - Montpelier, Peckham 🇬🇧
Dec 31st - NYE @ The Bermondsey Social Club 🇬🇧
Dec 2nd - Studio Lam, Bangkok 🇹🇭
Dec 2nd - The Standard, Bangkok 🇹🇭
Nov 3rd - Jazu, Peckham 🇬🇧
Oct 26th - Dr Morse Bar 🇦🇺
Oct 11th - Jumbi, Peckham 🇬🇧
Oct 5th - Collect.pt, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 27th - Night Stores, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 8th - Amor Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Sept 1st - Malice, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 26th - Carrubo, Southwark 🇬🇧
Aug 20th - Estacao de Santos, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 18th - BomBomBom, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 12th - Pôsto da Onda, Lis 🇵🇹
Aug 3rd - The Ministry, London 🇬🇧
Jul 20th - Atitude Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Jul 17th - Soho House, Barcelona 🇪🇸
Jun 24th - Glastonbury Festival, Sweet Charity 🇬🇧
Jun 20th - Atitude Records, Lis 🇵🇹
Jun 13th - Montpelier, Peckham 🇬🇧
May 12th - Hifen, Cascais 🇵🇹
May 12th - Lusophonica.fm, Cascais 🇵🇹
Mar 30th - Ministry, London 🇬🇧
Mar 16th - Lusophonica.fm, Cascais 🇵🇹
Mar 3rd - Who the Fuck is Henry @ Estação de Santos, Lisbon 🇵🇹
Feb 24th - Hawk's Nest, Shepherd's Bush 🇬🇧
Feb 17th - Skylarking, Peckham 🇬🇧
Dec 15th - Soho House, Barcelona 🇪🇸
Nov 22nd - Carrubo, Southwark 🇬🇧
Nov 18th - Bajos @ Mint Club, Barcelona  🇪🇸
Sept 4th - Little Beach House, Barcelona  🇪🇸
Aug 22th - Westival Festival, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Desert Island Disco are a collective of DJs & music producers based in London & Lisbon.

We're excited to launch Series 2 of the Islander Cast mix series inviting our faves to showcase the rare, exotic and undiscovered side of their record collections. 

https://soundcloud.com/desertislanddisco-savlar, Spence T, Will T

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