Mixes

A selection of guest mixes from Alexander Church & Common Factors. 

▪️ Configurations of Self - www.beatport.com/label/configurations-of-self/81370
▪️ Life Scripts - https://www.beatport.com/label/life-scripts/91815

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90 min live mix by French legend Laurent Garnier to commemorate our 400th episode.

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EG.400 Laurent Garnier

Next up for Viscera 073, we welcome an improvised mix of original material from Common Factors. 

Common Factors are a recently formed duo consisting of James Welsh (Phantasy Sounds) and Alexander Church.  Combining influences, their music dives deep into playful strings, swirling synths, breaks and massive low-end frequencies, displaying their shared love for synthesisers and early 90s nostalgia. 

For their second EP on Life Scripts, the pair deliver another 4 tracker showcasing the Common Factors sound, which has received BBC6Music support from Tom Ravenscroft, Ransom Note and a raft of top DJs.

This week we handed over the controls to James and Alexander who have produced a very special and well crafted mix for the series. Kick back and play this one loud.  

‘Perversions of Loss’ by Common Factors is released on Life Scripts on vinyl on 22nd March and digital on 16th April. Find out more here:

https://www.beatport.com/release/ls002/3289609

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Common Factors | 073

EXCLUSIVE: ALEXANDER CHURCH DROPS AN EXCLUSIVE TAKEOVER MIX FOR BACKSEAT MAFIA IN CONNECTION WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE ALEXANDER CHURCH Feat. REBEKAH K 'CONFIGURATIONS 19'

For the release of 'Configurations 19' (Release Date: 3rd Feb (beatport/sportify), 17th Feb (rest): https://configofself.com/ on the Configurations of Self label) we are delighted to present a Takeover Mix from Alexander Church.

Alexander Church: “I produced this mix and went on a long walk across rural landscapes. I find the melodies help me to process my own thoughts and feelings and promote self-care.”

Set List:

Stefan Smith - Quad - Sapiens Recordings
Unknown - Heard All About It - Not On Label
Nicholas Viana - Resist (Vincenzo Remix) - Be Adult Music
Serious Dancers - Rajiya - Be Adult Music
Alexander Church - To Be Real - Configurations Of Self
Serious Dancers - Nefertiti (Hraach Remix) - Visceral
Alexander Church feat JuSt b - Impulsivity - Configurations Of Self
Teen Days - Modern Compromise - Cascine
Relmer - H20 - Rush Hour
Alexander Church - Rapid Cycling - Life Scripts
Serious Dancers - Quaint & Curious - Be Adult Music
Leap Seconds - Wise Words - Bekool Records

Backseat Mafia Takeover Mix - Alexander Church

The 163rd Klubikon Podcast is mixed by British DJ, producer and Configurations of Self label boss Alexander Church. 

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Klubikon Podcast 163 - Alexander Church

Book yourself a hotel room, get your beaver suit on and get that hot coffee brewing ready for some Lokier listening:

http://www.theransomnote.co.uk/music/mixes/lokier-shine-a-light-on-ransom-note-mix/

With a current release on Days Of Being Wild featuring fellow DJ and friend Morgan Hammer, the Mexican DJ/Producer is riding high, making the move to Barcelona to explore all that Europe has to offer. Keeping busy with upcoming EP's with labels Have A Killer Time and Nein plus a selection of remixes, mixes and compilations in the making, we'd say you'll be hearing a lot more of Lokier. 

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Lokier - Shine A Light On... Ransom Note Mix

 These tunes are from where the endless sea and hazelnut gardens meet...



All tracks produced by Batu Ozer


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URS 008 I Zebra Centauri - Ochsenfrosch EP
Relase - Date: 19.10.2015

URS teams up with stripes and stars to conquer new caves in magic mountains. Zebra Centauri riding bullfrogs on slow distant echo grooves. No audience will resist to bounce on these tracks and they will hit No. 1 on World Wide Private Couch Surfing Afterhour charts! Listen and get drifted!

Digital distribution by Paradise Entertainment
Artwork by Philip Cassirer
Mastering by matthias.heinstein@gmail.com

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URS 008 I Zebra Centauri - Ochsenfrosch

Sling & Samo are the exiting duo behind the Born Free record label which resides in Stockholm. Over the last few years the pair have been releasing a vast array of weird, wonderful, oddball music: some built for the dancefloor and some certainly not. The pair are colourful characters who don't take themselves or what they do too seriously. Samo is also well known in his own right as a producer and dj having released music for the likes of LIES, The Trilogy Tapes and Public Possession but together with Sling the pair enter a new realm of musical exploration. We asked them to record a mix for us. 

Sling & Samo DJ: The Ransom Note Mix

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sound(ge)cloud 052 by Colsch  (https://soundcloud.com/colsch) – Karawane durch die Nacht

Das heutige Set nimmt uns mit einem Wüstenschiff auf eine Reise durch die Wüste mit. Der junge Künstler Colsch kommt aus dem schönen Zürich und ist dort nicht nur als DJ unterwegs. Seine Leidenschaft gehört voll  und ganz der elektronischen Musik, die er auch als Blogger für 45rpm.ch auslebt und mit Freunden das Label „Hommes du Monde“ betreibt.

Nehmt euch eine Stunde Zeit und folgt den Klängen der Karawane ;-) … Vielen Dank Colin das du dir so viel Mühe mit dem Set gemacht hast …es hat sich mehr als gelohnt.

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sound(ge)cloud 052 by colsch – Karawane durch die Nacht

Expect the unexpected. That's the philosophy Rotterdam-based DJ mad miran promotes in her DJ sets. A regular on the Dutch capital's mainstay Red Light Radio and a face behind the counter at the infamous Clone record shop, Miran has fast become one of the country's most promising DJs. 

Although she only played her first DJ set in a club a couple of years ago, she's already landed a residency at Trouw successor De School and become part of the Strange Sounds From Beyond family, seeing her name spread like wildfire and lead to a string of gigs across Europe.

We invited her to dive into her record bag for us and the result is 80 minutes of leftfield electro, raw breaks and introspective electronica. Enter into the crazy world of mad miran...

mad miran: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Amsterdam has been graced with a fearsome array of fabulous selectors and disc jockeys in recent times, the city is abuzz with experimental music and talent. 

Orpheu The Wizard has been a pivotal figure in the development of the scene, crucially helping to nurture new faces through his key role as a co founder of Redlight radio - a distinctive platform which has acted as a gateway and an open door to a new wave of music, producers and dj's. 

His own background is well versed, he's earnt his stripes and played the long game building a respectable array of musical knowledge and selective talent which he uses to entice and delight crowds across Europe and beyond. Eclectic, far reaching and multi purpose - his sets often run wild across a sprawling spectrum of sound. 

This year he will play at Love International festival, an appearance which should not be missed.

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Orpheu The Wizard: The Ransom Note Mix

Step back, this is a big one. 

Across the past couple of decades there have been very few who can attest as much influence as that of Joakim, a singular producer who has been charted as an influential figure by many of the leading producers and disc jockeys in the present.

The French outsider has amassed a notorious reputation for his eclectic style as a disc jockey and producer having released music on the likes of Versatile, Kitsuné Music, Life And Death, Crosstown Rebels and beyond. As the founder behind Tigersushi Records and Crowdspacer he has been responsible for leading a new generation of talent into the dance and has played a key role in the future development of dance and electronic music. 

As an individual his own take on music is wide and vast, not one to shy away from the alternative or experimental he has done well to channel a sprawling array of style, genre and sound across his own lengthy career and in all honesty Joakim continues to surprise and intrigue with delight. 

A Dj's dj, he is a firm favourite and we welcome him as part of the series.

Joakim: The Ransom Note Mix

Vyvyan is an elusive character, a DJ and producer who prefers to operate under the radar. At the end of last year he showcased his tastes and influences in a mix or Bicep's Feel My Bicep mix series which gave listeners a glimpse into both his record bag and his own productions. Having delivered remixes for Psychemagik and Eclectic, last week saw the release of his new EP Coat Bra Pants on Me Me Me which includes remixes from Not An Animal's Chris Stoker and Robert Johnson resident Gerd Janson.

We invited him to deliver this week's Monday Is OK mix which flows through experimental, beatless rhythms; the music that soundtracks his home listening sessions...

Vyvyan: The 'Monday Is Ok' Mix

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Frank Music boss and Renate resident @johannesalbert delivers a house driven mix of original material.

Self-Portrait: Johannes Albert

Paris-based project 404 - not to be confused with the London hip hop punksters of the same name - came together recently after operating individually in the French electronic music scene.

Their diverse inspirations and interests create a sound that is much greater than the sum of its parts; it's machine-driven music with nods to IDM, dub, krautrock and jazz, that they translate through immersive performances using image and sound.

This week's mix is a live recording of a set they played in Nantes for Abstract Records' Release Party, a French label that they'll be releasing their next EP on...

@404_music

404: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Thrilled to welcome powerful @Roedeers to our mixtape series! The man behind a lot of significant releases, contributions and gigs lately is definitely has him momentum right now and more is coming. Listening to his dance oriented genre blending mix it's no wonder why this is happening. Tune in into eclectic selections from one of the most aspiring and interesting artists on the scene right now!

IDA MIX020: Roe Deers

@jeroensearch, DJ and producer based in Holland.

1/ Who are you ? What do you do?
I am Jeroen Search, producer dj and liveact, in the music scene since '94

2/ Are you inspired by other genres than techno? 
Yeah sure, I started with hiphop back in the days but I also love music by Portishead, Massive Attack, Johnny Cash

3/ If music wouldn’t exist, which job would you like to do?
architect

4/ If you were a movie character, who would you like to be?
gru (from the minions)

5/ Your podcast in one word? 
self-reflection 

SC : @jeroensearch
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IG : www.instagram.com/jeroensearch/
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JEROEN SEARCH - SPECTRUM PODCAST 006

XONO Invites - Rene Wise 

For this special anniversary edition of my invite series. I am extremely delighted to welcome Rene Wise on to the show. 

Real name “Andrew Shobeiri” has been making some immense progress within the industry so far. With only 2 years on the professional circuit this talented young artist as managed to do some things only other artists can dream of.

With two outstanding releases on Luke Slaters infamous "Mote Evolver" label, as well as two unforgettable shows at Berlin’s world renounced Berghain. Whilst managing to gain the attention of some the best in the scene. But its well deserved for this passionate producer, Spending hundreds of hours carefully creating his unique sound which is infectious with rhythm and pure groove. His dedication and commitment to the music really speaks for it self. Since his arrival he has managed to maintain and adapt to challenging demand of the industry. In return he has been able to travel internationally showcase his sound as far as South Africa and many others places. 

On this episode i asked Rene about his journey so far and what it’s taken for him to get to the top of his game in such a short period of time. Plus he had contributed a guest mix that will dance you through to the early early hours.

XONO Invites - Rene Wise

✈ We are delighted to welcome portuguese dj and producer NØRBAK.

Nørbak is Artur Moreira, born is the late nineties, in the North of Portugal. His devotion into making music begins early in his life, and since then, keeps working in his studio, day after day, discovering and developing his own sound, diving into Ambient, Experimental and mainly Techno. 

It all started in 2016 with labels such and Circular Limited and Illegal Alien, where he gave his first steps and since then he has been releasing his music on respected labels such as PoleGroup, Warm Up Recordings, Semantica, Modularz, Affin, Float Records and his sound has developed throughout these years focusing now more on the mental and physical side of Techno, where he finds the most comfort. 

In 2019 he joins the Portuguese independent collective and label Hayes as an active member, where with his label colleagues he’s pushing the new wave of contemporary Techno. 

With appearances in some respected clubs like Tresor, Lux Fragil, Gare Porto and Family Club he also feels supported by some of the most respected artists in the scene like Oscar Mulero, Jonas Kopp, Svreca, Dasha Rush and more. His future can only be brighter than what it is right now, with so many boundaries to achieve, discover, learn and cross.  

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PARADOX PODCAST #128 -- NØRBAK

Audio recording of my Live Streaming set for Barcelona Electronica + and United We Stream.
June 22 - 2020.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaT-kumQIZs

Tracklist:

1.  Ricardo Garduno - Unexpected Path
2.  Roll Dann - Save The Energy
3.  Dyspal - Broken Lullaby (P.E.A.R.L. Remix)
4.  Seleccion Natural - From Out Of Nowhere
5.  Adriana Lopez - Blank Stare
6.  Roll Dann - Easy Pace
7.  Burden - Rotten Skin
8.  Milo Raad - Sky Hook
9.  Rune Bagge - Secret Solutions
10.  LSD - Process 11
11.  Reeko & Jonas Kopp - Confundiéndolos (Synth Version)
12.  Adriana Lopez - Chaos Transition
13.  Lewis Fautzi - Extinction F02
14.  Roll Dann - Crash Birth
15.  Adriana Lopez - Sudden Halt
16.  PWCCA - Mode B
17.  Ritzi Lee - Refactored
18.  Shifted - Deft Hiss
19.  Geistform - Tunel Cuantico

Adriana Lopez - Barcelona Electronica + Live Streaming - 22.06.2020

Lewis Fautzi the notorious Portuguese representative of the PoleGroup stables is the next one up for the series!

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Vault Sessions #016 - Lewis Fautzi

I want to share with you my last Oblivion of the year 2020 
a little different from the others, I hope you enjoy it as well!

'Goodbye And Slow Down'

Oblivion

Oblivion 'Goodbye And Slow Down' December 2020 #38

🙋🏻‍♀️ Hey everyone, welcome to the 2020 year-end edition of Undercurrents - it's a bit late as there was a bunch of other content to share before :)

It was spring 2019 when I first discovered Alexander Church and his   productions quickly found a regular place in many of my sets. Fast forward to early last summer when the invite came to collaborate on a new EP - a chance to do vocals for the first time for a project with real depth. It would become Configurations 12, my debut 4-track EP on @configofself just released on Dec.14th. 

Making everything from melodic soundscapes to industrial techno under a range of aliases over the last two decades, Alex draws inspiration from his own deep thinking, academic teachings, and passion for visual media. With his newly formed duo, Common Factors, alongside frequent studio partner @jameswelsh, he just launched the new sub-label Life Scripts January 11th, with the focus on experimental, ambient, electronica and breakbeat sounds. A good taste of which you'll hear in this mix. It's a fitting ending to a crazy year of challenge yet also one of new beginnings. 

If you like what you hear, please leave a comment & do share. I'll be taking a short break from the show for January but I'll be back soon enough with lots of great stuff! Thank you so much for the support, it means a lot! 😘🏄🏻‍♀️

▪️ Life Scripts EP --> www.beatport.com/release/ls001/3208987
▪️ Config 12 EP --> smarturl.it/dqh3gy
▪️ DIFM --> di.fm/shows/undercurrents 
▪️ UC43 --> https://soundcloud.com/just-b-4/just-b-undercurrents-ep43-nov20-20

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Config 12 EP

Undercurrents EP44 ▪️ GUEST Alexander Church ▪️ Dec. 18 '20

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Tracklist:
01. Fleetwood Mac - Dreams (Enzo Leep & Alffie 'Freedom' Edit) - DOW Free Series
02. Alffie - Serenity - Unreleased
03. Alffie - Only For Us - Decna
04. Isbel & Alffie - Untitled (Nu Zau Remix) - Alma Records
05. Enzo Leep & Alffie feat. Emma Barber - On My Own (Dewalta Remix) - SOS Recordings
06. Alffie - Silencio - Unreleased
07. Alffie - Zibarre - Unreleased
08. Alffie - Jumping Flash 88 - Unreleased
09. Alffie - Sasandu - Unreleased
10. Alffie - Untitled - Unreleased
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BFMP #584 | Alffie | 30.01.2021

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Everything is feeling weird and chaotic nowadays but we want to make the best out of it, opening the week with a journey into the Chaotic Neutral universe by Bill Patrick.
“ Tonight’s show is a bit electronic, weird, spiritual and yeah, that’s the mood I’m in so I hope you like it. It’s starting off with the Oh Sees, Dj Shadow and some Ricardo Villalobos. It gets weird but pretty at the end" Bill Patrick.

Tracklist:
Osees - Infinite Columns [castle face]
DJ Shadow - Transmission 3 [mowax recordings]
Eomac - We Are All Going To Die [stroboscopic artefacts]
Ricardo Villalobos, Max Loderbauer - Reblazhenstva [ECM records]
Sabbath Incantation (reversed) 
Thom Yorke - Sabbath Incantation [XL recordings ltd]
Spirituals - Hospital Harpist [doumen records]
Nicolas Jaar - Telencima [other people]
Neneh Cherry - Cheap Breakfast Special [AWAL recordings]
Radioactive Man - Goodnight Morton [geist ltd]
Alexandra Streliski - Plus tot  - (OST 'Ostrye predmety’) [secret city records]

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Common Factors is the meeting of minds of producers James Welsh and Alexander Church. The pair, both based in rural Yorkshire, have had their fair share of individual achievements stretching back decades: Alex with his Configurations of Self imprint and output both solo and in various groups like Dronelock and Figure-Ground, and James with his long-running partnership with Phantasy Sound and work as part of post-punk group The Rise.

Like their name suggests Common Factors celebrates their combined influences, at times conjuring up an early 90s nostalgia, and their shared passion for synthesisers. The beginning of the year saw their debut release on the newly-founded sub-label of Alexander's imprint, and they're already gearing up for instalment number two in April.

We handed the reigns over to them for this week's Ransom Note mix which is a fusion of recent Common Factors productions which showcases the different sounds at the core of the project.

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Common Factors: The 'Ransom Note' 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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