Producer DJ and dweller behind the counter at Phonica, Ysanne makes Mondays ok. "If you're not excited about life you should probably make some changes"

Full interview and tracklisting here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ysanne-the-monday-is-ok-mixtape/

Ysanne - The Monday Is OK Ransom Note mix

This month sees the 30th anniversary reissue of “Music for Nitrous Oxide”, the debut album from seminal ambient / drone artists Stars of the Lid. 

Adam Wiltzie marks this milestone with an hour of music that influenced him and fellow member, Brian McBride, who sadly passed away in 2023. The mix features sounds from Cocteau Twins, Ennio Morricone, Vangelis, as well as original tracks. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/adam-wiltzie-stars-of-the-lid-24th-july-2025

Adam Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid) 240725

Electroménager avec Karl Nectar - 26 Juillet 2025

"Sounds Like" first aired on THF Radio over five years ago. To celebrate more than 70 episodes, we put together a very special show and bar night at Torhaus with nine DJs, most of whom had previously appeared on sounds like, playing eight hours of music.

Violetta brings us some rosey-pink-ish warm sounds inspired by the color code #ef8fef.

5 years of sounds like #ef8fef w/ Violetta // 25.07.25

Let's have a party! HI NRG just celebrated one year of serving coffee full time, and we could think of no better way to celebrate than to have San Francisco's own prince of sleaze, Josh Cheon, lend his talents behind the decks. Recorded live from our one year anniversary party, enjoy nearly two full hours of funky disco, italian boogie, and Dark Entries rarities. Enjoy!

HI NRG RADIO VOL. 4 - Josh Cheon

Sacred Bones @ The Lot Radio 08-08-2025

An electro/acid/techno session infused with harsh, raw, noisey textures with sudden irruptions of tribal wave environments.


Gatasanta @ Kiosk Radio 09.08.2025

Maurizio Athome is half Dj and half psychologist . Dj’ing Italo wave and House since early 90’s.

We Slowly Rot w/ DJ Athome @ Kiosk Radio 11.08.2025

🌐 Refuge Worldwide is a radio station and community space based in Berlin-Neukölln.
➡️ More info, more music: www.refugeworldwide.com

Help us stay on air by donating to our fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-refuge-worldwide-community-radio

Guest Show - Tangela - 12 Aug 2025

The 15th release on Ohm Series features tracks by Alessandro Crimi, TmShuffle, Armin Bender, Nacime B. It's another strong releases - well selected by label boss Bjarnar Jónsson aka OHM.
Don't miss!

Pre-order: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/16171


Label: OHM Series
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Ohm Series #15
Catalog: OHM015
Release Date: 15.09.2025
Genre: Dub Techno/ Techno/ House
Format. 12"
Tracklisting:
A1 Alessandro Crimi - Vega
A2 TmShuffle - Basement
B1 Armin Bender - Eternal Flame
B2 Nacime B - Watch it

Worldwide exclusive distribution: www.dbh-music.com; info@dbh-music.com 

OHM015 - VARIOUS ARTISTS - OHM SERIES #15

recorded in berlin germany 20/03/2017
by @estimulo

Welcome to the episode number 32 of the series, this time we are thrilled to present Estimulo, a passionate music lover and hard working dj, playing in different underground venues all over the world and running his own Estimulo Show from the city of Berlin on futura.de, sharing weekly mixes for over ten years non stop and always keeping it fresh. 

Every mix by Estimulo offers a certain listening experience and this was no exception. Enjoy this 71 minutes selection specially recorded for Botanik Dreams in his basement studio in Germany. Deep, mental, and soulful at the same time.

botanik dreams [Estimulo]

Hashman came round the basement for a chilled b2b2b2b2b this sunday night.
Timetable:
0 - ∞ : Hashman Deejay b2b Estimulo

EstimuloShow w/ Hashman Deejay (8 September 2019)

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FUSE with Archie Hamilton - 03 October 2019

One of our favourite underground heroes from Berlin, the ultimate digger-selector known as Estimulo - with his long-running, cult-status online show of the same name - has delivered an intense payload of his records in an impeccably blended mix for Avenue Red. This man is a real treasure of the underground: almost unknown beyond it, yet widely known and loved within it.

Now and since Avenue Red began in 2013, one of the impressum lines reads: "We aim to push DJ's and artists based solely upon the quality of their output, the refinement of their taste and their dedication to the music.". Trust us, you really cannot go wrong with this guy if this is the criterion you're truly here for. We will not attempt to categorise or define anything further, so Estimulo takes over from here using a few words and about 20 unreal sonic shurikens. Let the bass kick!!

"My preferred way of approaching a mix is in the most personal way I can. In times when we get overwhelmed by vast amounts of new mixes and tracks, every day I think it's the only way for me to do it. Everyone is already playing the hot new stuff and the charts of big DJ's so the B2 tracks of long lost treasures are definitely the way to go for me. Often people tell me that they don't know any of the records I played and that's the best compliment I can get. That doesn't necessarily mean to get lost in obscurity, the joy of the music and the digging while also making people dance (we are about dance music aren't we?) and maintaining the deepness is important for me.

The most interesting tracks to me are the ones for which you struggle to find a description or put them in a drawer. Is it techno, is it house, is it IDM or electro? So this mix was no different, there's a leaning towards the early 90s 'UK bleep sound' but that's just the starting point from where it can go in all directions. Genre names have never been of interest to me, so this one might well take you through 10 different genres while at the same time feeling monolithic. I hope y'all feel the same!" Estimulo, October 2019

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https://soundcloud.com/estimuloshow
http://www.mixomat.org/estimuloshow

Avenue Red Podcast #140 - Estimulo

Establishing a collage of influence and musical intuition is no simple feat, it can take time for an artist to establish and forge an identity which is unique and representative of their own character. Adriaan De Roover is a Belgian experimental musician who has just released a new album called 'Leaves'. The album is a freeform piece of work which layers instrumentation and soundscapes in an abstract and yet enchanting manner. It's described as being a piece of work which balances both "peace and restlessness". 

Perhaps better known under the guise of Oaktree his music has previously been championed and supported by the likes of Bonobo, Mary Anne Hobbs and Lefto. His sound is diverse and draws upon elements of the fourth world, establishing comparisons with new age musicians and the likes of Jon Hassell and Brian Eno. 

Adriaan describes his new album as follows: 

“‘Leaves’ was written between 2016 and 2018, mainly in a cabanage in the Ardennes, in solitude and around nature. Although there are some outward moments, I tried to make music that finds as much beauty in small gestures, in doubt and in honesty (above all). I hope you can get lost in it, just like I did, and maybe then, some moments of beauty might reveal themselves.”

We invited him to record a mix which showcases the diversity of his own musical personality, his take on sound and sculpture. He picks tracks by the likes of Bloc Party, Rosalia, Photek, Nicolas Jaar, Alice Coltrane and Anenon.

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Adriaan De Roover: The 'Monday Is Okay' Mix

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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