She couldn't recall a sunset so breathtaking; shades of purple, red, gold and orange seared through the sky, burning hot like the embers of a fire. It framed the desert, making the landscape feel a little less expansive and sprawling than it really was. This place was truly magical, it were as though the scenery was for her eyes only, a secret that nobody else was allowed to know.

Lithuania's Where Were We? are following up their last release from Azole with a stellar remix release. The duo's EP, Mr. Sutherland - a titular tip of the hat to the Australian keys maestro - was packed full of bouncy Italo jams and funky grooves, which get driven into more interstellar realms on this new package. All adept at manoeuvring in cosmic worlds, alongside alternate takes from Endrik Schroeder and Ivan Fabra, the label bring on board regular remixers Black Feeling and Romain Fx, who takes us on a joy ride through the desert with his "Valley of The Moon" remix.

PREMIERE: Azole - Sandstone (Romain FX 'Valley of the Moon' Remix) [Where Were We?]

morekhvyli is a multi-genre DJ and an active participant in the Ukrainian electronic scene. In her sets, she combines a hypnotic atmosphere with a dynamic rhythm: from ambient and dub-techno to progressive house, tech-house, breaks etc. Her style is based on experimenting with textures and unconventional details that create a holistic sound space. 
She has played at such Ukrainian venues as: Brukxt, Community Cafe, Closer Connections, HVLV, Mezzanine etc. (Kyiv); Scene 5, Some People (Kharkiv); Sympatia (Khmelnytsky); 0432 (Vinnytsia); Prombar (Ivano-Frankivsk), Spalah (Dnipro), Fader (Lviv), Kultura (Uzhhorod). She recorded a mix for the independent Ukrainian label Noneside and played on 20ft Radio. Participated in such events as Opik, Hidden, HUM and Mirage. She also performed a DJ set at the Jager Music Awards.

Soundation Podcast is shining a spotlight on underground artists and producers in the New Zealand Techno scene. A first round of Full production sets and live analog sets
  
 Originally from Spain, Sandrita is the mind behind the Soundation brand. She's all about expanding her fave music genres and linking artists through the "House and Techno scene of the South Island" page. She is been organising "TechMeOvers" that take you on a full Techno spectrum journey from 125 to 145bpm, and "Suave" events that showcase the more organic, down-tempo, and live analog jamming side. Soundation hosts indoor and outdoor Techno Carnivals (Technivals) well known for its dope decorations and playful vibes, always with the main goal of making sure everyone's get a safe space to express themselves and spread the message of consent, respect, and sharing to ensure the best quality dancefloors.



2024 Gigs
28-2 Yatra Festival. Takaka. NZ
5-2 Taniwhas Den. Wellington.NZ
3-2- Rolling Hertz. Takaka. NZ
21-1 Luscious. Golden Bay. NZ
13-1 TechMeOver Takaka. NZ

2023 Gigs
-30-12- Twisted Frequency Festival. Takaka. NZ
-16-12 Rolling Hertz Pre party. QT. NZ
-2-12-Soundation Summer Technival. Valleyviews. NZ
-27-10-Suave- XCHC. Christchurch. NZ
-20-10- TechMerOver. Seek Queenstown. NZ
-14-10- Yatra Preparty Christchurch. NZ
-13-10- B2B Night 6h with Fraimbz. Bungalow. Queenstown, NZ
-28-09- Spectrum Festival. NZ
- 1-04. TechMeOver vol7 at Bungalow Queenstown. NZ
-25, 26 February. Yatra. Sets at Pulse and Main stages
-5th February. Taniwha´s Den. Den Stage. Hunterville. NZ
-25th, 26th January. Kiwiburn. MPR, Swing Fling and Pegasouls camps. NZ

2022 Gigs

-24th December.One for the Travelers(Christmas Doof) Takaka. NZ
-24th November. Bouncing Bass. Rove. Wanaka. NZ
-19th November. Galvanized. Takaka. NZ 
-11th November. A Frame event. @Bungalow Queenstown. NZ
-4th November. TechMeOver#6 @Bungalow Queenstown. NZ
-29th October- TechMeOver#5 @IlBrutto Auckland. NZ
-22nd October- Doof Bus. Dunedin. NZ
-15th October- Circulation Festival. Dunedin. NZ
-8th September. Techno Bunker. Italy
-August- Weekly resident at Ibiza Sensations. Wednesday evenings at Sailing bar. Riva del Garda. Italy 
-2nd August. Techno Bunker @ Bikini Bar. Bardolino. Italy


-23April- State of Euphoria. The London. Queenstown
-16 April. Easter ReConexion by Soundation and Magnetic Low. Wanaka
-9 April- Mermaid Parade. MGNTK. Dunedin
-5 March Wine Tripping Doof. Acid Café Family. Blenheim
-19 February. Full moon Doof. Marahau.
-22 January.  Summer Technival. Soundation. Wanaka.
-16 January. Electric Rush feat K2K @Bungalow. Queenstown.

2021

-31-December. Twisted Frequency. Main Stage. Takaka
-27 November. TechMeOver#4 Soundation .@Bungalow. Queenstown.
-26 November. Soundation feat Seraph @Lalaland. Wanaka
-25 November Circualtion. Moved to Online due to covid.
-6 November. Monkey Doof. Wanaka.
-31 November, No Trace After Party @Winnies. Queenstown
-29 October. TechMeOver#3 by Soundation @Bungalow Queenstown
-16 October. Matters of the heart @XCHCH Christchurch
-9 October. Yatra Pre-Party @London Queenstown
-2 October. Vinyl Underground, Queenstown.
-26 September. Coronet Closing Party. Queenstown.
-18 September TechMeOver#2 @Bungalow Queenstown.
-17 September. Firebrand. Invercargill
-23 July Soundation&Spicy Tech feat Hey Lady. @Water bar. Wanaka
-16 July. Steam Room #2 Queenstown
-10 July Soundation&Digital Love @Lalaland. Wanaka.
-3 July Winter Technival. Soundation @Vinyl Underground. Queenstown.
-2 July TechMeOver#1 @Bungalow Queenstown
-19 June Dunedin Winter Solstice. Chunk Dispensary. Dunedin
-8 MaySoundation&Spicy Tech feat Pino @Vinyl Underground. Queenstown
-7 May Soundation&Spicy Tech feat Pino @Waterbar. Wanaka
-9 April Soundation @ Lalaland. Wanaka
-22 February Omnishakty Chill Zone Takaka
-7 February Lunasa Main Stage Takaka
-6 February Lunasa Main Stage Takaka
-1 January Mix Festival Oamaru

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