Recently landing in Oaxaca by way of Mexico City, the effervescent and zestful DJ & producer @paurrro bursts onto the series with Inchmix067. 
Splitting her time between head of programming and hosting her own show ‘Femme Soul’ on Aire Libre FM Mexico City, Paurro now has recently joined the Yo Radio family with her new project Carmesi. 

Over the hour, Paurro treats us to gentle flickers of IDM which quickly morph into metallic shades of Electro. Momentarily we sneak into the murky waters of techno and acid, before being steered back to more slick and grimy daggers. 

Paurro’s ability to slide between genres whilst maintaining maximum momentum is not only on display with her contribution to our series but in other mixes high on our rotation including Fact Mag, Dublab & @xoxanyc 

Keep an eye out for her first single ‘Only You Can Save Me’ via Mexican label Discos Sentimiento. ~ https://discossentimiento.bandcamp.com/

SC: @paurrro
IG: https://www.instagram.com/paurrro/
Carmesi: https://www.instagram.com/carmesiradio/

INCHMIX067: Paurro

        Levent Ozbay invites listeners on an emotional and immersive journey with his long-awaited Save Me EP, a work shaped with meticulous care and deep intention. This isn’t just a release for the dancefloor, but a storytelling experience that resonates on a personal level. Enriched by two outstanding remixers, the EP captures the pure essence of Levent’s artistic vision.

       At its core lies the title track, “Save Me,” which merges melancholic vocals with a soaring melodic structure. The vocal feels like a desperate call wrapped in subtle hope, creating a bittersweet tension throughout. The arrangement is detailed and dynamic, allowing each element, synths, percussions, and textures, to breathe and contribute to the track’s emotional weight.

         The first remix comes from none other than Betoko, a name known for his distinctive and genre-defying sound. In his take on “Save Me,” Betoko weaves a new story within the original, preserving its fragile emotional core while injecting it with hypnotic momentum. Deep basslines, carefully layered synths, and delicate vocal play turn the remix into more than a reinterpretation, it becomes a narrative of its own. Betoko’s signature touch blends sophistication with groove, making this version equally suited for club moments and solitary reflection.

         The second track, “Nasty,” despite its title, brings a refined aggression. Bold yet sensitive, it’s elevated further by Kinky Sound’s remix. Kinky takes the original’s raw energy and reimagines it with a darker, more driving atmosphere. Tension builds in the breaks while the drops ignite with fierce momentum, making it an undeniable weapon on the dancefloor.

         Save Me EP stands out as one of the most carefully crafted releases in the Harabe catalog. With powerful collaborations and a clear emotional direction, Levent Ozbay delivers a multi-layered, high-caliber production that reflects his years of experience and unwavering dedication to sound.

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NYC-based artist Ela Minus is creating the perfect musical antidote for moments of gloom or, in her words "bright music for dark times". Something we've all needed a heavy dose of this year.

Two things lie at the core of her musical pursuits; a strong relationship with her machines and her belief that we all have the ability to make a change in the world. Realised through her strictly hardware synthesizer set up and imbued with a punk approach, she crafts intricate electronic compositions that are textural and warm, flirting with the dark and the light.

Her relationship with Domino Records came about earlier this year with the release of two singles, and now her debut album Acts of Rebellion, which really sees her come into her own as an artist. Following the release we invited her to take the reigns for this week's Wednesday Alternative mix, in which she strings together an eclectic mix of electronics, from crunchy leftfield rhythms to harmonic, synth-laced house jams..

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Ela Minus: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Juan MacLean recorded live in the Bad Room for Good Room's 6th Anniversary livestream on 11.13.20.

Good Room is currently closed due the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to donate to the club to help cover staff and fixed costs you can donate on Venmo @goodroombk or PayPal - paypal.me/goodroombk.

You can follow Juan MacLean on SoundCloud at @the-juan-maclean.

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Justin Strauss @ The Lot Radio 11 - 26 - 2020

Where has 2020 gone? 

We are almost out the other side of this insane year, and we at GGHQ hope that you are all safe and sound. The music never stops, and we hope that our friends have all found some solace and enjoyment through the simple acts of listening, discovering & sharing. 

We're super happy to see out 2020 with this, our last mix of the year. We couldn't be in better hands to be honest. Øyvind is a top selector, producer, remixer and he is one of those DJ's who is beyond versatile. He just knows music inside and out and is a formidable talent in the booth... genre and sounds are no barriers to him and his own style is unmatched. A longtime former resident at Oslo's clubbing institution JAEGER, Øyvind held down Wednesday nights there for a decade plus welcoming a host of global DJ luminaries and tastemakers into his zone. 

Here we find Øyvind in a relaxed mood, combing his impressive collection for more spaced out and downtempo grooves, offering a deep selection to soothe and get lost in. We're really pleased to present this lovely mix to you from our friend and someone who we feel is a true talent out there in the vast world of music we all inhabit. Spark one up, and shadow dance with us....

https://soundcloud.com/oyvind-morken
https://oyvindmorken.bandcamp.com/

GGHQ Mix #52 : Øyvind Morken 'Shadow Dancing'

Musclecars are infamous New York City party purveyors - two dj's and producers with an exuberant reputation and excellent taste. 

Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield have been running parties for many years and in 2018 launched 'Coloring Lessons'. The party has brought a lease of life to New York's dance community and has become a stalwart of house, techno, disco and beyond. It is described by the pair as follows:

"While the party and sound is not genre specific, it is heavily focused around house, disco, jazz, and soul, embracing the musical elements of black and brown ancestors."

Now they are about to release a new compilation celebrating the series, they have invited the likes of Levon Vincent, Beta Librae, Kai Alice and many more to join them on the inaugural release on the label. 

We invited them to show us what they're all about with a mix ready and set to go.

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Musclecars: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Seeing out 2020 is a dj from Mexico, Paurro is a rising talent, a selector who blends heritage alongside cutting edge electronics in a way which is abstract and unique.

Paulina Rodriguez represents some of the most intelligent, cutting edge dance and electronic music to emerge from Mexico and her carefully orchestrated sets span a breadth of styles and sound which touch upon music native to the country and sounds from far beyond. 

Her sets are always fun, wild and enthusiastic. They have a fiery Latin energy and the pulse of techno often drives the experience forwards with relentless pace and flare. 

We expect to be seeing a lot more of her in the new year and as such felt she was the perfect candidate to see out our 'shine a light' on series this year.

Paurro: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

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Tracklist: 
Statues - Regalo
 Sasse - Dubjon
 North Satellite - La Lagune Noir
Hardfloor - Ain’t Nuttin’ But A Format Thang
Scorn - Silver Rain Fell (Meat Beat Manifesto Mix)
Tony Wilson - I Can’t Leave It Alone (HDB’s Megadub)
 Bendix - Mooncrawler
Tony Y Not - Kalimero (Viper Patrol Remix)
 Round - Days (JT’s Especie Invasora Remix)
 Moisk - Kolekcija Utugov
Tiro - Xylem/ CSK - Wave C
Silicodisco - Centauro
Fuzz Against Junk - Country Clonk
 Mytron & Ofofo - Khaj’t Al Qui
 Rheinzand - Kills & Kisses (RZ Dub Mix)
 Max In The World - Club People (Emotional Mix)
 Spin Department - Ritual Loop
 The Beloved - Your Love Takes Me Higher (Divinely Simple)
 Adam Curtain - Doors Of Perception (Facta Remix)
 DJ Haus - Analog Chime
Drugface - Fireworks (Break Mix)
Cosmic Baby - Cosmic Greets Florida (7AM Pacific Mix)
Mark Archer - What’s The Name
 Luke Vibert - Trouble
 Red Eye - Feel Me (Ambee Mix)
Tomu DJ - Nectarine

Ben Steidel From Brooklyn Record Exchange @ The Lot Radio 01 - 19 - 2021

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