🔊 https://youtu.be/8GvKYRbQ7qw

https://soundcloud.com/forestonstasys: The mix is made up of tracks from the artists that influence me, it is what I would like to hear in a moment of introspection. The tribal percussion increases throughout the session seeking to reach trance.

https://soundcloud.com/aurasonorarecords
https://soundcloud.com/danza-nativa
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

The creativity of Forest On Stasys is Influenced by tribal minimalist techno in the nineties and the deepest and most abstract techno currently. In his tracks the most seductive elements are the use of resonant basses perfectly combined with long and reverberated pads, extensive sonorous landscapes that are modified by continuous movement of LFO, solid grooves and strident percussions.

But not everything that comes out of his head is created with an intention to be used on the dance floor. He has a great admiration for drone and ambient tracks, without a rhythmic pattern that predominates, where the main factor is to captivate the listener with melodies that can be marked by a strong melancholy or with notes that give a certain feeling of satisfaction depending on his current mood.

At the beginning of 2019, he released his first  work 'A Vision Of Light' in Danza Nativa, where currently he is one of the pillars of the label based in Buenos Aires.

Play on YouTube

LAYER #399 | Forest on Stasys

🔊 https://youtu.be/5gJrkgNjjCQ

https://soundcloud.com/becadi: I composed this mix in a way that I build up most of my sets - rhythmical tracks meet ambient sounds. The main goal of my selection is to showcase contemporary Ukrainian sounds, mostly releases of https://soundcloud.com/ochi_ua label, which I run, and other Ukrainian artists.

Why am I very grateful for the invitation to record a mix for your listeners - because sometime dancing to music may be the only way to dance the pain away. That's one of the reasons why people dance, in my opinion.

https://soundcloud.com/ochi_ua
https://soundcloud.com/shumrave
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Svitlov Dmytro aka be_ca_di (born 05.1993 in Kharkiv, Ukraine), lives and works in Berlin.

‚I studied architecture and worked as a full-time architect. But in the last 10 years, I‘ve spent nearly all my free time developing myself as a DJ, electronic music producer, event manager, and
label runner.‘

- producer of contemporary electronic music and founder of the label „ОЧІ (OCHI)“

- studied music and art in Kharkiv, moved to Germany in 2007

- started his party series TOKYO_inspired in Braunschweig (Germany) in early 2017 with artists Vitalii Shupliak and Yaroslav Makarchuck, then collaborated with the German label (Meer Bass) as a DJ, performed at multiple parties in Germany

- collaborates with the Ukrainian artist Vitalii Shupliak, performing in audio-visual art projects

- in 2019 he started playing in Ukraine, becoming part of the Shum.rave team, a label from Sloviansk (Donetsk region, Ukraine)

- after a live performance at Boiler room event in Sloviansk and the Kyiv club k41 in Kyiv, he started picking up unknown underground records by Ukrainian producers of electronic music and publishing them on his SoundCloud page

- in January 2023 he created label „ОЧІ (OCHI)“ - a platform for diverse independent contemporary Ukrainian electronic music to promote the new Ukrainian sound

- nowadays the label consists of 25 residents, based mainly in Ukraine, and contains 46 releases, having 95,5k plays on Soundcloud and 22k plays on Bandcamp to date. We are also proud to participate in 34 press releases/interviews in Ukrainian, English and German

‚There are so many talented people in Ukraine and Europe, I want to show them off and allow them to share their music with people who appreciate it.,

LAYER #401 | be_ca_di

🔊 https://youtu.be/lTstmCuoV4Y
https://soundcloud.com/jotel: I have a soft spot for club music meant for the later hours, the sets I have the fondest memories of all happened sometime in the morning, best if you can see the early sunlight through some small slits, shining on a murky dancefloor. My favorite time to play! 

This vinyl-only mix is a late-night blend of trippy yet forward-thinking and driving club music. Sometimes progressive, sometimes tech house, whatever you may call it, this mix is a mix of the best of today's productions. I guess around half of the tracks are 90s stuff.

With tracks by: https://soundcloud.com/eversines, https://soundcloud.com/shjva, https://soundcloud.com/nicolacruz, https://soundcloud.com/susumuyokotaofficial, https://soundcloud.com/pyramidofknowledge, https://soundcloud.com/marklando, https://soundcloud.com/s-o-n-s, and many more.

https://soundcloud.com/warningberlin
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Growing up in Munich, it was the environment of Berlin, and in particular the now defunct underground venue Griessmuehle, that shaped the early sound of Jo, then known as ioth.

Influenced by local communities and international music avant-garde shaped the sound that became the Jotel California

trademark: Melting together trance, house, acid, and electro into a bubbling cauldron of progressive energies.

As a DJ, he's proved his mettle on countless club floors and DIY raves he's organized with friends outside Berlin.

With releases on labels such as Klasse Wrecks, Inch by Inch, and of course his own Warning crew, he quickly made a name for himself among musical connoisseurs and hungry ravers alike.

LAYER #403 | Jotel California

🔊 https://youtu.be/WnvsjM7y31s
https://soundcloud.com/attendances: This mix is inspired by nature, evolving starting from more chill sounds with low bpm,
moving on to more introspective moments, others more stormy and intense, ending with more melodic, sweet, and sunny moments with a higher bpm but always slowed down.
Living immersed in a nature reserve, accustomed to different meteorological changes even during the same day, I was inspired by this alternation of atmospheric events, mixing different old and new sound languages, alternating the intensity of moments like the passage of time.

Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Attendances was born in 1987 in Ancona, a small city on the east coast of Italy. He's an Italian DJ and producer influenced by different types of music, mainly progressive, trance, and electronic music.

His interest in DJing began almost as a game and he started playing and then working in different clubs and social centers such as Thermos and Kontatto (Ancona). 

During his university years, he began studying different software for the creation of sounds, producing songs intended as a photograph of the soul within the passage of time.

After several years of working in sound creation, in 2014 he started his project called "Attendances", he then created his podcast series "Retrofuture" and started publishing some songs with different labels such as Play Pal, Maleante, Esthetique, and Emerald & Doreen.

In 2018 he became a member of the Italian-Spanish crew "Carajillo Electronique" In 2022 he became also a member of another crew "Circuits" playing in different clubs and festivals in Italy, Spain, and France

LAYER #402 | Attendances

🔊 https://youtu.be/bQzAAb0ze4I
https://soundcloud.com/smibmusic: 2 hours of a melting pot of house music and Italo, this little travel takes you away to feel the vibe properly. Enjoy this little adventure with a contrast of shadow with some acid and light with some deep in this mix.

https://soundcloud.com/la-karma-massilia
https://soundcloud.com/cabaret-aleatoire
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

SMIB is a young French  DJ/Producer from Bordeaux who started mixing 6 years ago, his style is house, disco, Italo, and Trance.

Matthieu Vaudeville aka SMIB is a House preacher from Bordeaux, thirsty to spread the good word, with his Italo-disco vibe. He started his DJ career in 2017 in the South West with Iboat in particular and played at his first festival in Rennes in 2018. In 2019 he had a double residency at BB25 and Redgate Bordeaux.
In 2020, the COVID crisis allowed him to focus on the production and release of numerous tracks, including an EP on Soviet Records and numerous singles on Zone Focus, Groove Co, House Bought Hunter, etc.

Now based in Marseille, he plays all over France with the same desire. A resident of the Karma collective, he released his 3rd EP in March 2023 with Italian & trance sounds on the Parisian label Epicure Records; he ends the year 2023 with his entry into the ITEM agency and signs a residency at the largest Marseille club, Cabaret Randome for 2024. Among the many influences of our special guest we find Ritmo Fatale, Bordello a Parigi, David Vunk, Bicep, Palms Trax...

LAYER #404 | SMIB

🔊 https://youtu.be/Ka61B2cMvSM
https://soundcloud.com/peter-invasion: The mix’s got tracks from friends, current faves, and a fresh remix by Gregor Habicht and me for Kalexis & Paulor, dropping on Riotvan on December 13th. Enjoy the ride!

https://soundcloud.com/riotvan-family
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Peter Invasion, the seasoned DJ and influential producer rooted in the cultural hub of Leipzig, has been a linchpin in the thriving East German music scene. In 2006, he planted the seeds of Riotvan, an entity that would evolve from a humble series of events into a venerable record label since 2012, contributing significantly to the musical landscape together with his partner Panthera Krause.

Currently, Peter juggles his time between the vibrant metropolises of Berlin, the pulsating energy of Mexico City, and the city that witnessed his formative years, Leipzig. His impact on the local nightlife goes beyond the decks, as he previously undertook the pivotal role of booker at Leipzig's esteemed Institut fuer Zukunft, leaving a long-lasting mark on the city's electronic music culture.

Collaborating with his steadfast companion, Gregor Habicht, Peter has been a driving force behind various musical projects, notably as a dynamic producer duo and compelling live act since 2019. With a prolific catalog boasting 15 releases, they've etched their signature labels such as Correspondant, Live At Robert Johnson, Roam Recordings, Duro Label, Aeon, Freeride Millenium, Phisica, Polaris, and, of course, Riotvan - a testament to their enduring impact on the global music stage. Notably, their remixing prowess also stands out with reinterpretations for artists such as Damon Jee & Darlyn Vlys, Benjamin Fröhlich, Theus Mago & Moderna, Cabizbajo, Tony y Not, and a standout remix of Badwolfs' "Dame Mas." The latter not only ascended to #1 on Beatport's Pick of the Month but also secured a commendable 23rd position in Beatport's Best of Indie Dance 2023.

Beyond the studio, Peter's musical excursions transcend borders, by playing in iconic venues like Panorama Bar / Berghain, Robert Johnson, Blitz, Printworks London, Good Room, House Of Yes, Shelter, Kaputt Club, Bar Americas, Sunday Sunday, EDC Mexico, Mia Tulum, the mystique of Burning Man Mayan Warrior, and the ethereal atmosphere of Garbicz Festival. He's a regular fixture at Rebolledo's "Rated R" parties and a sought-after DJ at Topaz Deluxe Monterrey.

His mixes are being showcased on prominent platforms including Keinemusik, Mayan Warrior, Permanent Vacation, HÖR, LOT Radio, Arte Concert, When We Dip, Public Possession, and the revered Beatport Live from Robert Johnson series, reflecting his diverse musical taste.

In the ever-changing electronic music scene Peter Invasion modestly contributes as a beacon of innovation and passion. His journey unfolds with an abundance of creativity, adding a touch of refreshing lightness to the musical landscape.

Play on YuoTube

LAYER #405 | Peter Invasion

🔊 https://youtu.be/Ud--H9zyRmc
https://soundcloud.com/moysantana: This is an assortment of what is in rotation through my speakers when I want to highlight the more subdued sections of my collection, beginning with a deeper, darker set of tracks and veering into more acidic tinges and dubby undertones. Always with outer space in mind.

https://soundcloud.com/sungaterecords
https://soundcloud.com/fasebipolarmusic
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Versed in every field within the electronic music spectrum, Moy Santana has cut his teeth behind the booth, within the studio, working both under his own name and the duo Fase Bipolar.

Addicted to the infinite futurist potential within the constraints of vintage synths and drum machines, his passion for all things analog has taken him from the realms of the record store and distributor to co-founding Sungate, a label where he's been able to output his vision into a myriad of variations on the rich world of carefully crafted dance music.

LAYER #406 | Moy Santana

🔊 https://youtu.be/rRpwV8ew_M4
https://soundcloud.com/dextercolt: I wanted to channel low-key, deep, smoked-out club energy with this one. Vibes build slowly with flashes of energy and dubby detours. It features a few recent bits that I’ve been feeling lately, but most of these tracks were dug out of my collection.

https://soundcloud.com/darkerthanwax
https://soundcloud.com/super3njoy
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

A diverse selector, budding producer, and label head from Singapore, Dexter Colt fuses a love for the deepest sounds with leftfield house, trippy techno, and dubbed-out frequencies. A student of pirate radio and NYC club legends, with over a decade of experience behind the decks, he has distilled a sonic signature built around a deep knowledge of dance music and blistering technique. Through his record labels Darker Than Wax and Super Enjoy, Dexter Colt has been pushing obscure sounds forward from Asia and beyond and through his monthly show on Bristol-based Noods Radio.

Always on the hunt for lost cuts and new talents, Dexter Colt is a mainstay in the Singapore scene and a familiar face across Asia, having shared his sounds at celebrated venues in the region such as Mitsuki (Tokyo), West Harlem (Kyoto), Mihn (Hong Kong), Cakeshop (Seoul), and Potato Head (Bali). Dexter Colt has released several EPs since his debut in 2023 on his labels and Los Angeles label Low Recordings, with several more releases slated for 2025.

LAYER #407 | Dexter Colt

🔊 https://youtu.be/Re51GYkOkCw
https://soundcloud.com/paul-traeumer: tempobuilding mix, containing unreleased material, current favorites, and 2025-upcoming @kontrapostrecords. Much love!

https://soundcloud.com/kontrapostrecords
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Paul is a maker of music/DJ, with a releases catalog that tends to be adventurously open to all ends. For almost a decade he has shared groove-dedicated sets in underground venues in West and East. While he as a producer, is most commonly known for his electronica works, we continue to see him nourishing and expanding his club-oriented, off-kilter craft as a DJ and producer likewise.

He is co-running the Kontrapost music hub, which happens to see releases and new collaborations in 25 by such diverse artists as Xique-Xique, Pilocka Krach, or Mommo G. a Monika Werkstatt associate, and we are looking forward to the label's output during the next years! In this mix, we find it all together, classics, some unreleased by friends, and a glimpse into an upcoming Japanese Limo Boys Remix on kontrapost.

LAYER #408 | Paul Traeumer

🔊 https://youtu.be/uLfO9Mx2Kbw
https://soundcloud.com/elfenberg: a mix with a lot of my material which usually is not the case, I enjoy playing other artists' music, but this time and I suppose for the first time, I've implemented as many of my productions as possible, I hope you'll enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/trampolinersthlm
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss

Elfenberg, a DJ and producer with over a decade of experience, has become a dynamic and influential figure in the electronic music scene. Hailing from Sweden, Elfenberg, whose real name is Viktor, has captivated audiences worldwide with his versatile and innovative sound. Elfenberg's musical journey began in the early 2010s when he started DJing at local clubs and underground parties. His passion for music quickly propelled him onto the international stage, where his eclectic sets and unique blend of genres set him apart. Drawing inspiration from Trance, Acid, Disco, and House, Elfenberg has cultivated a distinct style that seamlessly merges these diverse influences, creating a nostalgic and forward-thinking sound. Throughout his career, Elfenberg has released music on several prestigious labels, including Bordello A Parigi, Correspondant, and Studio Barnhus, as well as his own imprint Trampoliner.

LAYER #409 | Elfenberg

WhyPeopleWar Fundraiser for Ukraine: https://whypeopledance.bandcamp.com/

The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.

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