'This historical document, brought to you by the Space Tours Foundation has been created to honour the legacy of the first ever passengers on the Space Tours interplanetary travel service. Using real interview clips, and music made solely from machines available at the time, we tell the story of one passenger, Phoenix: born and raised of the human race.   

Space Tours: The Legacy of Phoenix is the extraordinary new concept album from Mitch Wellings. Based on the fictional backstory that his label Space Tours is the worlds first intergalactic travel agent, the album positions itself as a company propaganda piece, telling the transformational journey of one passenger on the first ever Space Tours flight. 

From boring 9-5 IT guy with no purpose to being completely reawakened with an entirely new outlook on life due to his experiences in Space, the story of Phoenix is told using a choice selection of voice actors from around the world, supporting Welling’s singular musical vision. 

The word ‘journey’ is somewhat overused when it comes to describing electronic music sets and albums, but it is entirely appropriate when used in the content of The Legacy Of Phoenix. Encompassing elements of house, electro, garage, disco, funk, breaks and ambient, the album is a trip in every sense of the world, with Wellings creating both an incredible sense of place and a narrative thrust that keeps you completely engaged throughout. 

Every track here has its own identity: from the celestial club bounce of cuts like Live From Earth and Try To Stay Calm to the gorgeous ambient meandering of The Human Race (Reprise) and melodic depth of closing track Answers (Thank You). But it is as a complete body of work that The Legacy Of Phoenix is at its strongest: an expansive vision delivered with both technical prowess and artistic flair. 

“The albums that stand the test of time tend to have an underlying concept that resonates in some way. Ultimately, I wanted to create something that was not only world-building but could connect with people on a deeper level.”  Mitch Wellings

Mitch Wellings turned heads when launching his vinyl label, Space Tours, back in 2019. His debut release sold-out worldwide in less than 24 hours, prompting an instant repress. Space Tours now boasts four sought after solo EP’s from Mitch, with remixes from Harry Wills, Nemo Vachez, Youandewan and most recently, Jhobei.

Since its inception, Space Tours records have been heavily recognised by the who’s who of the underground digging scene, with support from Hamish & Toby, Voigtmann and Truly Madly to name a few, as well as industry heavyweights such as Sasha, Enzo Siragusa and Gerd Janson. 

“In the increasingly saturated world of limited-run, vinyl-only labels, it can be hard to really stand out. But Mitch Wellings, the force behind Space Tours, has done alright for himself.” Resident Advisor

As a DJ, Mitch is known for his eclectic record collection, guaranteeing exciting selections and rare underground gems. He’s happiest when flowing between genres, steering crowds wherever he sees fit. 

Following a successful launch event in Manchester, the Space Tours events series will continue to roll out in 2023, with dates in the UK, Barcelona and more to be confirmed.'

Follow: @mitchwellings

Premiere: Mitch Wellings - The Human Race [Space Tours]

Rinse FM Podcast

Hypercolour with Ste Roberts & Mitch Wellings - 24 September 2023

Space Tours boss Mitch Wellings steps up for his debut on Private Parts with an eclectic vinyl EP. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/premiere-a1-mitch-wellings-the-ritual-privateparts06/]

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Premiere: A1 - Mitch Wellings - The Ritual [PRIVATEPARTS06]

exclusive | Mitch Wellings - Had Me Livid | Private Parts

In the age of overexposure and algorithmic aesthetics, Mitch Wellings treads a quieter path — one lined with fog-kissed trails, the hum of analog warmth, and an ear attuned to the emotional frequencies between the beat. Based in the pastoral calm of Staffordshire, far from the throb of capital city nightlife, Wellings carves out his musical world with both care and conviction — a craftsman more than a curator, whose productions feel less like tracks and more like transmissions from a thoughtful parallel.

Over the past few years, his label Space Tours has charted its own orbit, drifting with elegant ease through dancefloor-ready rhythms and introspective motifs. Whether via his own imprint or sought-after slots on platforms like Nuances de Nuit, Planet Orange, and LockedIn, Wellings evokes a unique gravity: one that draws in listeners slowly, then holds them in its field. His music murmurs rather than shouts, and in doing so, speaks volumes — about patience, place, and the push-pull between solitude and scene.

But behind the head-nodding groove and celestial motifs lies a multidimensional artist whose reach extends far beyond the booth. A teacher, mentor, sound engineer, and community advocate, Wellings’ world is one of quiet impact and intentional movement. As he prepares to release "The Ritual EP" on Ste Roberts’ Private Parts label and orchestrate his Space Tours takeover at Little Fields Festival, we caught up with the Midlands-based artist to talk studio sanctuaries, fluffy exoplanets, and the eternal balancing act between doing it all — and doing it well.

Read the full interview: https://torturetheartist.net/2025/04/11/interview-exclusive-mitch-wellings

Buy the EP: https://privatepartsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/the-ritual-ep

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Interview

exclusive | Mitch Wellings- Had Me Livid | Private Parts

Brand new carve up fresh off the wheels of 
steel and this session features a very 
special guest intro from my favourite human
on this planet (My Mum) and one of the thousand daily 
messages she kindly left me….. :)  Bless Her 

Enjoy the beats.  

B Willis. xx 


Intro - MC Sue’s Daily Voicemail (thankfully she knew 
the difference between Drum and Bass and Jungle)

James Shinra - Moonlit (Analogical Force)
The Mountain People - Memorandum (Mountain People)
Ewan Jansen - Skyflakes (World Wibe Web) 
Reedale Rise - Azura (Lost Control)
Blackwhole - 1000 Seconds (Stay True Sounds)
D’Julz - Da Madness (Martinez Brothers Edit) (Bass Culture)
Mo’Cream - Im Sure (No Fuss)
C.K - Ever So (PRS)
 Felon 5 - Groove Connection (Felon 5)
Marc Romboy Vs. Blake Baxter - Freakin’ (Systematic)
Harold Heath - One More Try (Groove Pleasure)
Kerri Chandler - Bar A Thym (King St. Sounds)
Edward - Vacuum Tube (Trelik)
Loft 55 - Butterfly Lips (Modern Electronic Soul) 
Spincycle - 7UP (Coin Op)
 Kirk Degiorgio - Seven Minutes Of Funk (Cyphon)
Smithmonger - Get It Oun (Oblong)
Garrett David - Play2Win (Butter Side Up)
Mitch Wellings - Choreography (Private Parts)
Medlar - Luv Interlude (Paranoid London) (Delusions Of Grandeur)
Huerta - C&T (Leizure) 
Donnie Cosmo - Space Time Surfer (Shuffle Valley)
 Sniper Mode - The Iron Raven (Rawax)
James Shinra - Poppin (Shinra Electro Company)
 Bushwacka! - Lectro (Plank)
James Holden - In The End You’ll Know (Border Community)

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I managed Vinyl Frontier Records in Woking,  Surrey for the best part of a decade..... living, breathing,  loving and sharing repetitive beats.   I have been fortunate enough to grace the platters at lots of different clubs,  events and festivals up and down the country and Europe.  I co ran the legendary night "Shuffle" (which may come back one day).  I won the coveted "bedroom bedlam" mixtape award for Muzik magazine, residencies at the Cross, The Pool , Piranah's and 333 in London and was awarded the Percy Thrower Lifetime achievement award for services to the green plant.  I have played at Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Kimberley, Orchard amongst  many others and more recenly a regular fixture at the Give ! festival for House of Honey.   These day's I can be found deep in stock pots working culinary magic for all kinds of people,  however you may still catch me behind the platters (that matter) as much as I can.  I love music with a captivating groove, a glowing warmth,  sincerity and emotion however it comes and still relish the opportunity to share my sounds manually through the medium we know as Vinyl.  As long as it's available I will continue to support it,  everything about it just works and I believe it helps strengthen our beloved scene.  



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