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Kassian | HÖR - Aug 5/2022

Along with his globetrotting upbringing, Karthik Poduval's music is a byproduct of growing up as a 90s kid. Particularly his most recent outing, 'Evil Butter', a single alongside vocalist and Lovescene member Private Joy.

It's not only nostalgic 90s dance sounds that fuel his output though; under his Mera Bhai moniker he draws inspiration from his Indian heritage, and his love of disco, acid house, techno and breaks, striving to strike a balance between all the sonics that he loves.

As a multi-instrumentalist, he's also known as one of the founding members of psych group Flamingods, and in more recent years since its inception during the pandemic, as part of the internal team at Daytimers, the UK-based collective championing South Asian underground talent.

Bringing it back to his release schedule, this year is already looking bright. March will see him follow up his debut EP, Futureproofing, which came out via Moshi Moshi a few years back, with Relax Into Yourself, the first outing on his newly minted Morning Raga Records.

Ahead of the EP release we asked him to step up for this week's 'Shine A Light On' mix, which showcases his ability to match seemingly contrasting sounds and flavours. Best served as a warm up for your night out or 'at dusk at a house party', as Karthik advises, we're taken from disco and classic house to UK Garage, techno and jungle with a lovely dose of reverb and delay from his pedals.

Mera Bhai: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Former Chicagoans and current Berliners unite! Jacob Meehan joins me this month with a fun n funky set of house and more. Jacob is one of the forces behind the incredible Buttons party here in Berlin, and plays the first hour of this show.

Olin's World - 5 Feb 2023 wsg Jacob Meehan

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”. More info and music: https://kioskradio.com  

Leon Vynehall @ Kiosk Radio 11.02.2023

Benny Salvador is at the forefront of a new dance movement in Aotearoa. The Te Whanganui-a-Tara based artist has a reputation for refined and exploratory dancefloor odysseys, driven by his innate curiosity and a childhood surrounded by music. He also an irrepressible force in the studio, with a wicked run of EPs out on his own imprint Aunty Records, features on compilations by Antal and Juke Bounce Werk, and a grab-bag of unreleased cuts and edits ready to be unleashed at every show.  He takes over Friendly Potential Radio in anticipation of his appearance at Beacon Festival in Tāmaki Makaurau next weekend. 

From Benny: I had heaps of fun sitting around the house with my dad picking through some of his and my faves and messing around dubbing them out with my delay pedals haha. Excuse the delay feedback mishaps and some record skips!

Wayne Shorter - Ponta De Areia ft. Milton Nascimento [Columbia]
George Benson - El Mar [CTI]
Theatre West - Children Of Tomorrow’s Dreams [Backatcha]
Grover Washington Jr. - Loran’s Dance [Motown]
Erykah Badu x Barry White - I’m Gonna Dub You Mashup [??] 
Tommy McGee - Now That I Have You [TMG]
Herbie Hancock - Gentle Thoughts [CBS]
Benny Salvador - Duck Rice (Bass And Drums Mix) [??]
Double XX - Everyman Flip (Dr Sibi Edit) [Shall I Bruk It]
Pirahnahead - Inner Turmoil [Mahogani Music]
Summer Vee - Judas (Benny Salvador Remix) [??]
Jonna - Jus Move ft. Javonntte (Marcellus Pittman Remix) [Lumberjacks In Hell]
Tata Vega & G.C Cameron - (I’ve Got My) Second Wind [Melodies International]
Eighties Ladies - I Knew That Love [Uno Melodic]
DJ Duke - People From Mars (The Sun Mix) [DJ Exclusive]
The Kay-Gees - Good Feel Edit [??]
The Rotating Assembly - Mess I Made [Sound Signature]
Billy Love - Why Wait [Sound Signature]
Hanna - Perhaps [Shall Not Fade]
Daphni - Mapfumo [Resista]
Benny Salvador - Hau [Aunty Records]
Benny Salvador - Day On Jupiter [Unreleased]
Avantdale Bowling Club - Uphill (Borrowed cs Remix) [??]

Ep 334 w/ Benny Salvador

Live from the Forgotten Cabin t at Lost Village 2022

Tickets: lostvillagefestival.com/tickets

24—27 August, 2023 | Lincolnshire UK

Live from the Village - Yu Su

Driven by a fierce and passionate love for a different variety of genres; up next for Tapes #92 is AliA.

As a HORST Festival resident and C12 Club regular; she showcases her thorough knowledge of club music and unique mixing style, with an ability to seamlessly craft an uncompromising and genre-hopping story, without losing coherence or verve.

Tracklist: https://www.originssound.com/os-tapes/alia-mix

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Origins Tapes 092 - AliA

Special Request's exclusive mix for RDC 2023 podcast:

"Been throwing my heart and soul into it all!"

RDC 063 - Special Request

AliA is driven by a fierce and passionate love for a variety of genres. Each time she's able to seamlessly craft an uncompromising and genre-hopping story, without losing coherence or verve.

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AliA @ The Lot Radio 04-27-2023

Ahead of her set at GALA, Tarzsa brings the feel-good energy with an hour of uplifting house, electro and soul.

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Tarzsa plays GALA, Peckham Rye Park, on 26-28 May

GALA: Tarzsa

1-800 GIRLS was back alongside Mixtress, Litherland, and Maleek for two hours of pure sweat. Turbo breaks, rave gems, and dubstep wobblers all inside.

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1-800 GIRLS w/ Mixtress, Litherland & Maleek - August 2023

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