"I am still dizzy ... flying from Tokyo eastbound through Los Angeles and Detroit to London. I see pigeons nesting in the pine trees from the hotel window."

@thinner_groove

Mantissa Mix 250: Powder

‘For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

The unofficial mayor of Naarm aka Dawn Again brings us a gift from above, a three hour stopover filled to the brim with the deepest of chill core cuts and mind-bending principles. The literal embodiment of the soundtrack to spring. This is made for the sun. Slip, slop, slurrrrrp. Xo 

his sounds >>>> https://soundcloud.com/dawn-again

FHUO # 89 // Dawn Again

Flying away from the Typhoon Kong-rey with the last plane from Shanghai, arriving straight to Miki Abe, his inaugural wonderful Picnic People Panic to the DJ booth at Womb Tokyo to take over from the superb Alien Sex Friends.

Here is the live recording.

Ryosuke Tsuchiya, who also served as PA, mastered this mix. He used a unique approach, including IR reverb, to simulate the environment of the day with an immersive feel.
WOMB is a club with a very high ceiling and wooden floor. The subwoofer, with its large horn, gives the kick a rich ambience.

Enjoy!

Vladimir Ivkovic Live at PICNIC PEOPLE PANIC - November 1st 2024 at Womb Tokyo

Myles Mac

An Australian DJ and co-founder of the legendary Melbourne Deepcast, Myles Mac has been a cornerstone of Naarm's underground music scene for over 15 years. A tastemaker and curator, he’s known for hosting iconic house music events through his MDC, Lost Weekend, and Made in the Shade parties, consistently bringing some of the genre’s biggest names to the Australian dancefloors. His deep, eclectic selections have earned him a reputation not only in Australia but also internationally, regularly performing in cities like Berlin, New York, London, and Tokyo.

Whether solo or with long-time collaborators DJ Possum and DJ Camov (as Project 95), Myles’ dynamic, ever-expanding sound has made its mark on mixes for platforms like Truants, Trushmix, For Home Use Only, c-, and, of course, his home base, Melbourne Deepcast.

來自澳洲的 DJ 及 Melbourne Deepcast 的共同創辦人，Myles Mac 在 Naarm（墨爾本）的地下音樂圈已活躍超過 15 年。他以策劃和舉辦 MDC、Lost Weekend 以及 Made in the Shade 派對聞名，這些活動為眾多經典 house 音樂藝術家提供了舞台，並多次引領澳洲及國際舞池的風潮。他的深邃選曲不僅在澳洲受到熱烈推崇，也在 柏林、紐約、倫敦 和 東京 等城市的音樂場景中頻繁亮相。

無論是獨自演出，還是與長期合作夥伴 DJ Possum 和 DJ Camov（作為 Project 95）組合合作，Myles 不斷擴展的音樂語彙為他在 Truants、Trushmix、For Home Use Only、c- 等平台上帶來了極具價值的混音，也讓他在 Melbourne Deepcast 中擁有穩固的立足點。

Myles Mac @TOHA Radio 2025.04.29

For Trushmix 239 we got Thurlow Joyce in the mix.
A producer and DJ based between Vancouver, and Berlin. His most recent record, Lemon Citrus, was released on NAFF last year and explores dub techno, trance, and other styles with additional music from Priori x Regularfantasy.

In the mix he presents varied styles of techno on the more early nineties progressive side, with some added elements of micro house, house, trance and ambient.
A one hour and twenty two  minutes of vibes.

Enjoy!

Trushmix 239 - Thurlow Joyce

If you’ve spent any time on Seoul’s dance floors lately, chances are you’ve come across the name ffan. And if you haven’t? Well, you’ve got some catching up to do.

ffan has carved out a reputation for his intricate and high-energy sets, navigating seamlessly through genres with a flair that is perfectly controlled. Whether he’s behind the decks or deep in the studio, ffan brings a wild, magnetic energy.

His sharp focus has led him to become a key figure in Seoul’s bubbling underground scene. As the founder of club Nyapi Seoul and Studio Namsan, ffan’s voice shimmers through all projects he touches.

There’s no better time to get acquainted with what ffan is bringing to the booth.

Read more here: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/ffan-the-wednesday-alternative-mix/

ffan: The Wednesday Alternative Mix

Nocturnal acid lines and swirling, soft rotations meld mental spaces with melodic threads. Downtempo energies and soulful traces of ’90s R&B entwine with lava-lamp psychedelia and interstellar journeys. Smoky, visionary passages and unexpected intervals of ‘80s pop pay homage to the lost art of crate-digging and compilation craftsmanship.

The unmistakable Ivkovic signature emerges: slow-motion BPMs, drum-heavy basslines, and tastefully warped distortion — all blending into a masterclass in futuristic acid.

Experimental club culture shuffles through ISAbella’s grooves, echoing her role as a trailblazer of Barcelona’s queer nightlife and co-founder of the MARICAS collective.

Words by Laura Caprino

ISAbella b2b Vladimir Ivkovic - Climate of Fear - April '25

Fanahy Voodoo (Jeremy Bass & Rio Dela Duna Long Play)

Buy on bandcamp

Simon Sim's - Fanahy Voodoo (Jeremy Bass & Rio Dela Duna Long Play)

https://www.beatport.com/release/dublucid-friends-vol-2/5311071

The Pulse Of Life

Beatport

Big B

Japanese DJ and producer Powder rightfully debuting and delivering a mix of mirth house and techno on a sunny day.

Dekmantel Festival 2018

Powder at Dekmantel Festival 2018

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