JD Twitch - Schaffling the Funk Out of Rachel Stevens mash-up from 2004

Twitch - Schaffling the Funk Out of Rachel Stevens

Optimo special in memory of JD Twitch. I didn’t know Keith personally, but he inspired me more than he’ll ever know, and it felt important to pay tribute to him. 

The show is basically a mix of songs that have soundtracked some of the best nights of my life - hope you like it.

Do!! You!!! Optimo Special in Memory of JD Twitch - 24/09/25

On 28th September 2025 I went for a walk around some places in Glasgow that I remember Keith from. I listened to tracks that I associate with those places. And I recorded some words at each of them. I then put all of it together as a record of the walk.

Stir Stroll

A mix done by JD Twitch around 2011 to soundtrack the 1992 documentary film Baraka. From memory, Twitch said that this mix wouldn't sync exactly as he wanted to the film as he ended up mixing it alongside a projection that was running at a slightly different speed. Regardless, the audio itself is worth it. RIP Keith, Optimo forever.

Baraka - Alternative Soundtrack mixed by JD Twitch

Part of Optimo's Hogmanay mix series, normally distributed to attendees of the Hogmanay parties via CD or download code.

Optimo Hogmanay End of the Decade Poptimo mix (2009)

My ramblings this month featuring tracks by

JD Twitch, Jori Hulkkonen, Man Power, Joseph Malik, Propaganda, Boo Williams, Milton Jackson, DJ Adobe Flash Playa

With remixes by
Leo Zero, Amarcord, Lex Wolf, Acid Kendell Mint Cake plus loads more

Yachtrock October Mix 2025

JD Twitch, who we lost this month, but who lives on in so many different ways, would no doubt roll his eyes at the idea of a tribute mix, so let’s just call this a mix. 

From disco to disco, bleep to raptor, footwork, acid house, ambient, pop and beyond, this is music born in the projects, the streets, the clubs, the squats, the basements and the after parties... of Chicago, Caracas, New York, London, Glasgow, Europe and the world. It is the music of migration. The music of community. The music of home. 

I had a handful of tracks I planned to play, but most of them didn’t make it in. Instead I just made this off the cuff, on a pair of turntables, playing what felt right in that moment. I am so proud to call myself one of Optimo’s children. There are a couple of my more famous sisters and brothers on here too, as well as those who paved the way for all to follow, the teachers and the pioneers, many of whom I first encountered through Keith and Jonnie. Most importantly - and maybe I am mad for even trying - I wanted to capture, in my own unpolished and amateur way, Keith’s bold and joyfully irreverent approach to mixing which, as anyone who ever caught one of his sets, was technically astonishing and ALWAYS coupled by utter devotion to the music and the artists and engineers who made it, and to the creative integrity of the work. It’s a rare and beautiful combination, in a DJ, in any kind of artist, in a person. 

This selection is of course completely personal and does not necessarily represent what Keith would play, but if I've captured some of his spirit here then I will be chuffed. And if you hate it, go do it better yourself!   

OSSX - TALK IS CHEAP
Tiga & Hudson Mohawke - Duro
Fred Everything – Dreampoet
Tomorrow The Rain Will Fall Upwards - Collocate
Wanda Jackson - Funnel Of Love
Fixate & Sam Binga - Issker
Wake Up
Dj Babatr, Oshazs - Aje (Me llama la calle) feat. Oshazs"
Paul Johnson - Feel My M.F. Bass
DJ Funk - The Original Video Clash- Video Clash II (Street mix)
Tiga & Hudson Mohawke - Polyvoxx
B-Tribe - Fiesta Fatal
Lurka - Swirl
Orlando Voorn - Face
Joe Smooth - Promised Land
Glenn Underground - There Is A Time
Scott Grooves - The Journey
Paul Johnson - FRIENDS
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Together In Electric Dreams
DJ Sprinkles - Masturjakor (Kink&the Neville Watson Remix)
Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey (Riva Starr Paradise Garage Extended Remix)
Steve Poindexter - Transport
THE FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON - Papua Boot (Soul Central Remix)
Radio Slave - The Lunatics 
Isolée - Beau Mot Plage 
Verses GT - Your Light (ft. George Riley)
Makèz & Life on Planets - Give It Life 
DJ Deeon - Hypnosis
Octave One - BlackWater feat. Ann Saunderson (Full Strings Vocal Mix)
ABSOLUTE - Time 2 Love Again
Inner City - Back Together Again (Reese Phuture Dub Trip) (snippet)
Jaydee - Plastic Dreams  
Genius Of Time - Rave Breaks feat. Bassie Kay
Hudson Mohawke & Nikki Nair & Tayla Parx - Set The Roof
Arthur Russell - That's Us/Wild Combination

JOY RIDE 138

A mix previously uploaded by JD Twitch to mark Halloween

JD Twitch Halloween Mix

Box Energy: Until the Music Stops - 03.11.25

The long standing NTS resident steps up for the latest Off The Record mix.
London-based DJ and NTS regular Babyschön a.k.a Safi Bugel brings her deep, left-of-centre sensibilities to Phonica’s Off The Record series with a mix that bridges the afterglow of summer and the shadows of winter. Known for weaving post-punk, Italo, EBM and oddball house through her radio shows and club sets, Safi has built a reputation for finding warmth in the darker corners of the dancefloor. This mix, recorded at home on a quiet autumn afternoon but inspired by her set at DIY festival Three Wheel Drive back in August, channels that same energy — hazy, melodic and a little nostalgic while still maintaining a solid dance ready beat throughout. We had a quick chat with Safi about her mix and what she has coming up for the rest of the year:

Off The Record Mix Series 59: babyschön

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I play other peoples music in a sequenced fashion

Sharing Music is Loving Music.

All mixes can be downloaded in HD Audio.

London based DJ / Weekly radio show on Do!!You!!! Radio on Wednesdays, 2-4pm.

Bookings - Caroline@klsbookings.com

Upcoming gigs:
08/11 - Derby Brewery Arms, Manchester
09/11 - The Golden Lion, Todmorden
22/11 - Balearic London, The Social
27/11 - All My Friends w/ Matt Cowell, Hackney
28/11 - Brunch Paradiso, Shoreditch
13/02 - TBC
14/02 - Low Life, Corsica Studios
20/02 - Bugged Out @ Document, Bristol
07/03 - Bugged Out Weekender, Butlins 
11/04 - TBC
04/06 - TBC
05/06 - TBC

Previous:

2025:
01/11 - Low Life, Corsica Studios
25/10 -  Bar Basso, Zurich
13/09 - The Horse & Groom
05/09 - Balearic London, N17 Distillery 
30/08 - Balearic London, Supernature, Hastings
23/08 - Tryouts, Secret Location
22/08 - Low Life, NT's Loft
10/07 - Low Life boat party, Love International
14/07 - Terazza, Love International
26/06 - The Loving Arms, Glastonbury
26/06 - Lands End, Glastonbury 
25/06 - San Remo, Glastonbury 
22/06 - Wildwood Festival, Cambridge
21/06 - Cobalt Studios, Newcastle
30/05 - Watching Trees Festival
24/05 - Palestine Fundrasier, Corsica Studios
25/05 - Low Life, Brixton Storeys
18/05 - Adam & Eve All Dayer
10/05 - Loose Joints, Stroud
20/04 - Margate Arts Club w/ Rosie Ama
19/04 - Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
17/04 - The Social
04/04 - Marquee Moon w/ Matt Cowell 
15/03 - Balearic London @ The Goose
01/03 - Revinyl x Paradisco @ The Golden Fleece, Nottingham
15/02 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios
14/02 - Do!! You!!! Social @ Moth Club, Hackney
08/02 - Electro Lunch, Cordoba
07/02 - Cafe 1001, Shoreditch
31/01 - The Gun, Hackney
01/01 - NYD @ St Leonard's Church, Hastings w/ Rosie Ama

2024:

31/12 - Gala NYE @ The Pickle Factory w/ Rosie Ama & Sofie K
30/11 - Mousetrap, Venue MOT
23/11 - Squish, Bristol
09/11 - Eat Your Greens, Leeds
02/11 - Low Life, Corsica Studios
01/11 - Marquee Moon w/ Meg Paine
26/10 - The Cause Halloween party 
25/10 - Do!! You!!! 3rd birthday @ NT's Loft 
05/10 - Balearic London, Low Profile Studios
18/09 - The Standard, London
14/09 - Renate, Berlin 
07/09 - Art Car Boot Fair w/ Frank Broughton
07/09 - Creekside Festival, Deptford
16/08 - Field Maneuvers 
08/08 - Cafe 1001, Shoreditch
04/08 - Dingwalls2, Camden
03/08 - Brvtvs, Marlow
28/07 - Secret Garden Party
13/07 - Secret Sundaze Multi Multi festival 
11/07- BST @ Hyde Park
05/07 - Art Car Boot Fair x Low Life - The Westway
26/05 - GALA festival, Peckham
24/05 - Low Life @ NT's Loft
04/05 - Low Life vs Stomp @ Secret location
28/04 - Blush @ All My Friends
27/04 - Brew LDN, Daytime session
27/04 - Pleasurehood @ XOYO
25/04 - Spiritland, King's Cross
12/04 - Balearic London @ 17 Little Portland Street
08/03 - IWD @ All My Friends, Hackney 
06/03 - Do!! You!!! Skate @ Rollernation 
02/03 - Boogie Boulevard @ Brixton Jamm
24/02 - Balearic London @ Paper Dress Vintage
17/02 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios
10/02 - Pleasurehood @ XOYO
06/01 - Balearic London @ 17 Little Portland Street


2023:

31/12 - NYE @ Omeara
15/12 - Spiritland @ King’s Cross 
01/12 - Eat Your Greens, Leeds 
28/10 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios
27/10 - Mousetrap @ Bermondsey Social Club
14/10 - Pleasurehood @ XOYO
12/10 - Campfire King's Cross
28/09 - Stow-Ho House @ Walthamstow Trades Hall 
23/09 - Supermax 
16/09 - Night Tales
16/09 - Gala takeover @ Peckham Festival
15/09 - Spiritland, King's Cross 
09/09 - Brixton Jamm
12/08 - Pleasurehood @ XOYO 
10/08 - Campfire King’s Cross 
05/08 - Dimitri from Paris @ POW Brixton 
04/08 - MOUSE-TRAP @ Bermondsey Social Club 
28/07 - Low Life @ NTs Loft 
14/07 - The Seabird @ Hoxton Hotel
13/07 - Campfire King’s Cross
28/05 - Low Life @ POW Brixton
11/05 - Campfire King's Cross 
05/05 - Spiritland, King’s Cross 
06/04 - Interstellar Disco Orgy @ Venue MOT 
11/03 - Night Tales 
09/03 - Campfire King's Cross 
11/02 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios
21/01 - The final party @ Spiritland Royal Festival Hall  
20/01 - Spiritland, Kings Cross 

2022:
31/12 - NYE with Bill Brewster @ Spiritland Royal Festival Hall 
29/10 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios 
03/06 - Low Life @ Faith In Strangers 
15/04 - Orbit @ Ridley Road Market Bar 
12/03 - WOW Festival @ Spiritland
12/02 - Low Life @ Corsica Studios

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