Munich-based producer and DJ Sam Goku made his way on to our radar last year thanks to Dutch imprint Atomnation.

Having made several appearances on the label over the last two years, as well as two outings for fellow Dutch label Intercept, Sam's finessed his approach to production, moulding his own modern, refined take on dance music that focuses on fluid rhythms, beautiful melodies and hazy kicks.

Now, with several EPs under his belt, Sam has been focusing all his efforts on his debut album 'East Dimensional Riddims', which again comes via his regular home of Atomnation. Ahead of the release, set for next month, Sam delivers a mix for us, that moves through the motions from fuzzy, twinkling ambience to bright, bouncy rhythms and shuffling breaks.

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Sam Goku: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

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Para mi sólo recorrer los caminos que tienen corazón, cualquier camino que tenga corazón. Por ahí yo recorro, y la única prueba que vale es atravesar todo su largo.Y por ahí yo recorro mirando, mirando, sin aliento.

…nothing more can be attempted than to establish the beginning and the direction of an infinitely long road. The pretension of any systematic and definitive completeness would be, at least, a self-illusion. Perfection can here be obtained by the individual student only in the subjective sense that he communicates everything he has been able to see. .... Don Juan ....

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A selector of House, Techno, Disco Indie and Electro bits and not to mention Tec Soul grooves woven into a  musical tapestry form 🎶🎵🎧🎵🎶  

Interested and in tune with many diverse forms of music, no matter the genre. His passion is for Funk and Groove built on a solid foundation bassline with a sprinkle of our synthedelic and/or Punk & an air of psychedelic electro with a shamanic voodoo vibe. He grew up with the music of many influence from Synth, Nu Wave,Punk, Indie and early Dance culture, key stand outs thou Chicago House and Detroit Techno. A huge shout out to my mentor and great friend Paul who inspired and enlightened me since late 80's the magic and importance of electronic music; thank you Paul. After arriving in NewYork in the early 90's after graduation in Architectural Graphic design, cutting his teeth in A multi culture with many influences. This vibe influenced his sense of rhythm and energy which is felt in his selection and passion for good Music. Having a broad but particular range which has something else within a very provocative and unique sound moving with eternal yet an earthy journey. Buying 12" from the initial providers such as Submerge Detriot. Worked in the Music business for many years with BPM records as a buyer of all Electronic/House/Techno with a major focus on these genres and 12" Vinyl as a media. 

Playing DJ gigs in Ireland, UK, Europe in the early days having a few regular and Irregular slots ultimately a residency at South Club Tramore. 
GBN is always drawn to the evolution of Music in its many forms and keeps the freshness and energy alive as it moves into the 21st Century.

APPEARANCES with: Numerous Irish and English Cool cats +

Carl Cox*
Paul Oakenfold
Laurent Garnier*
Timo Maas
Nick Warren
Terry Farley
Danny Howells*
Steve Lawler
Sasha*
John Digweed*
James Zabilla
Slam
Dave Clarke*
Fat Boy Slim
Hybrid
Rui da Silva
Sister Bliss
To Name but a few--------

                      "Time and the world are ebbing away
                           In twilights of dew and of fire."
                              "Dust ebbing forward
                             In twilight of Dew & Fire."


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