2020

Music might be the main dish that London-based DJ and radio host Sofie K is serving up, but her creative pursuits stretch much further than that. Also a dab hand at writing, illustrating, designing and broadcasting (is there anything she can't do!?) she uses every tool at her disposal to paint a solid picture of who and what Sofia is all about.

Her residency on NTS began as a platform to share her favourite sounds, predominantly in the realms of Italo, cosmic disco and synth-pop, but as her show has grown so has the breadth of her sound, which sees her dip into everything from breaks, techno and house pumpers to trance, new beat and minimal synth. 

When she's not broadcasting each month you can find her behind the decks at various fine establishments across the UK, including regular stints at club nights High Hoops and Partisan Collective in her former home of Manchester.

On today's mix she comes through with the wiggly, melodic pumpers and driving rhythms to help you shake off those sore heads from the weekend's club antics...

Sofie K: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

Bed of Roses returns with a new release from dear friend Not Branimir.

Not Branimir is the new project from Byrd Out label boss Stephen Vitkovitch. The ‘Asquith Window’ EP is the culmination of work over a series of snatched moments between childcare, a part-time job, and running the label - ‘windows’ if you like. Underpinned by Roland's legendary 808 Drum Machine, the overlaying 303, Kaossilator, and more, the tracks celebrate the possibility of creation using freely available tools. Stephen called in a favour with Byrd Out artist, Greek electronic wizard Anatolian Weapons, to remix the title track, and his ‘Acid Take’, replete with added chanting, is a proper chug daddy!

https://soundcloud.com/byrdout
https://soundcloud.com/anatolianweapons
https://soundcloud.com/bed_of_roses-1

PREMIERE⚡️Not Branimir - Asquith Window (Anatolian Weapons Acid Take) [Bed Of Roses]

Rafiki Feat. Tara Lily - Black Smoke

Slow-motion dubbed-out death disco ACID across the galaxy from the ever excellent @zillasonacid on Neubau...

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-zillas-on-acid-mars-hum-neubau-vienna/

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PREMIERE: Zillas On Acid - Mars Hum [Neubau]

The second edition of this vital series features world-renowned talents such as Benjamin Fröhlich, Venice Arms aka Curses, Massimiliano Pagliara, Zombies in Miami, label founder Jorkes, and many more.

Queer Base is a charity in Vienna that offers social and legal counselling to LGBTQI+ refugees who arrive in Austria, including providing help with court cases, finding housing, community events, organising German lessons, HIV/STI testing, and more. Further details can be found at https://queerbase.at/.

This tastefully curated selection traverses the electronic spectrum in style. Polygonia opens with supple and trippy minimal on 'Cheeky Seduction' and things build through dubby, stripped-back analogue grooves from HCL, typically bright, jacked-up, and synth-heavy sounds from Massimiliano Pagliara on 'Distant Memory' and retro-future disco-house from Benjamin Fröhlich. CYRK's 'Fade 2 Gay' is a slow-motion and moody dark disco chugger before Gunce Aci picks it up with some skyward arps and slap-funk drums on 'Whatever It Takes.'

Elsewhere Zombie Affair, aka Zombies in Miami & Mystery Affair, offer the body-popping electro-disco of 'Girl, You Got Me', Panooc's 'Pellucid' is a throwback and sensual vocal house cut and Lydia Eisenblätter brings all out piano house joy to 'What Is Love' before the closer from Mala Ika is another celebratory cut full of hands in the air synths and joyous drums.

This compilation is not only an essential listen but also an essential project that highlights and supports the vital work undertaken by Queer Base. The artwork was created by label creative powerhouse Daniel Rajcsanyi, and the LP was mastered by Blackheadstudios.

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Jorkes - Sissification

https://soundcloud.com/altered-view-music
https://soundcloud.com/justinrobertson-deadstock
https://soundcloud.com/kilshamusic
🛒 https://www.beatport.com/release/this-robot-society-ep/4590645
🔊 https://youtu.be/6kfeQY45haM

Altered View, aka Johnny Area and Johnny Midnight, conceived this project deep in secluded UK woodland back during the pandemic lockdowns. It fuses electronic music with dark disco, post-punk, dub, and psychedelic influences, with plenty of otherworldly magic. Their last EP, ‘Taken From The Outer Realm’, came on this label in November 2023 and is now backed up with another alluring four-tracker.

The fantastic 'For Now' kicks off with shimmering synth lines over snappy chug-disco drums. Sleazy vocals coated in layers of grime add some menace to the low-slung bass, while filthy guitar riffs and acidic details further heighten the trip. 'We Come We See We Fall' has another crisp kick and snare combo and is run through with a warbling bassline and topped with some twinkling cosmic synth lines that will go down a storm with lovers of ALFOS. 'This Is Our Time' has jangling chords that recall the beautiful melancholy of The Cure over rugged drums and aloof vocal musings coated in tones of echo and reverb. 'Lost Inside' picks up the pace with faster rhythms interlaced with pulsating synths, soot-black riffs and more abstract vocal musings, this time with some busy synth arps adding the final touches to a tripped-out gem.

Deadstock 33s is Justin Robertson, a long-time UK staple, acid house veteran, dark disco innovator and all-around musical wizard with an enviable discography. His remix of 'We Come We See We Fall' layers in extra heavy dub, plenty of melon-twisting reverb and pixelated synths that rain down to psychedelic effect as the snappy drums march on.

Altered View's This Robot Society EP lands on Kilsha on June 24th.

Tracklist:

01 For Now
02 We Come We See We Fall
03 This Is Our Time
04 Lost Inside
05 We Come We See We Fall (Deadstock 33s remix)

This Robot Society

PREMIERE: Altered View - We Come We See We Fall (Deadstock 33s remix) [Kilsha Music]

They moved slowly across the desert sand, leaving a trail in their wake. The stars flickered up above against a deep coal sky, wispy and wondrous in the midst of the night. It might as well be night for the sun had never reached these parts, up on a distant planet far away from everything they’d ever known.

They’d been here for one week, amidst a barren landscape on the red ash. Perhaps this would one day become home but for now it felt as if everything was fighting against them in a bid to make them leave. Be it the cold wind of the morning or the raucous heat of the afternoon.

This was a wild world of a place.

DMX Krew continues his prolific form with the release of a new EP built upon deep, rugged, evil sounding electro for No Static / Automatic.

PREMIERE: DMX Krew - Non Euclidean Co-ordinates [No Static / Automatic]

https://soundcloud.com/mikeh
https://soundcloud.com/movpic
🛒 https://movingpicturesrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sailing-to-valinor-v-a-compilation
🔊 https://youtu.be/FivpDyx6HAw

The sea breeze caressed the sails as vessels set their course toward the mystical shores of Valinor. Guided by the whispers of the ocean and the wings of swift seagulls, the ships departed from the harbour. Enamoured by the vibrant palette of colours and sounds, the sailors found themselves surrounded by flocks of swift seagulls. The birds' feathers glistened in the rays of the setting sun, foreshadowing a clear and calm night of sailing to faraway lands.

Moving Pictures label resurges with its fifth various artists compilation, once again connecting artists from around the globe and entangling listeners in another sound odyssey. Artists from diverse musical backgrounds and cultures join forces, each contributing unique tracks to this diverse collection.

Tracklist: 

I. Ópalo - The Days in the Jaar
II. Roman Rai - Hypnoticon
III. Goodbye Mirage - Always a Different Way
IV. Fréquence Polaire - Arancini
V. Akero - Illusione
VI. Midub - Je Ráno
VII. TR900 - Clucck
VIII. Mike.H - Affective Consequences

PREMIERE: Mike.H - Affective Consequences [Moving Pictures]

https://soundcloud.com/user-130031806
🛒 https://komamusic.bandcamp.com/track/anything-from-the-trolley
🔊 https://youtu.be/lZNNepfDVLQ

Out on Nice People Dancing Records
“Anything from the trolley” is a mix between Breakbeat, textured IDM, psychedelic voices and dancefloor Bass music.

Part of the one track/month “Mixtape 23-24” of KŌMA project.

PREMIERE: KŌMA - Anything From The Trolley [NicePeopleDancingRecords]

https://soundcloud.com/issmmah1
https://soundcloud.com/sneakerdj
https://soundcloud.com/tribakrecords
🛒 https://tribak.bandcamp.com/album/templhof-visons-tz02
🔊 https://youtu.be/tq3Ovo_gqiU

Tribak proudly announces the release of "Poly07” by Berlin-based duo Issmmah (Dj Badre & Tropikal Camel) .
In this groundbreaking EP, Issmmah fuses Moroccan heritage with contemporary urban electronic sounds, ushering in a new era of diaspora music deeply rooted in the rhythms of North Africa.

Moroccan music has an unparalleled diversity, ranging from the sacred ceremonies of Isawiyya to the Berber pentatonic melodies. Issmmah´s mission is dedicated to the exploration of these lost traditions, revving them in a contemporary form.

The EP opens with "Poly07," tension-filled percussive atmosphere sets the stage for an immersive experience. To further enrich the offering, we decided to release multiple versions of the track, each offering a unique perspective , expanding upon the original version.

On remix duties for "Poly07" is the illustrious Sneaker Dj(Bordello A Parigi, Uncanny Valley), who transports the track into his enigmatic realm. With his signature style, Sneaker Dj incorporates movie samples, glitchy editing, and an uplifting synth bass, creating a remix that defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of electronic music.

"My Heart," a tribute to Moroccan Jewish culture. Based on a sample from an old tape featuring Rabbi David Bozaglo, a revered spiritual figure in the Moroccan Jewish world, this track pays homage to his contributions to Arabic Jewish poetry and music. Through "My Heart," Issmmah resurrects the essence of Bozaglo's artistry, offering a holy remix that resonates with the spirit of the Moroccan diaspora.

Issmmah's vision is reviving the lost past of Moroccan music while infusing it with a cutting-edge sensibility. Through their innovative approach, Issmmah breathes new life into ancient traditions, awakening the diaspora to a vibrant tapestry of sound and culture.

Tracklist: 

01 Issmmah- Poly07
02 Issmmah- Poly07+My Heart(Sneaker remix)
03 Issmmah- My Heart
04 Issmmah- Poly05
05 Issmmah- Poly09
06 Issmmah- My Heart(101 version)

PREMIERE: Issmmah - Poly07+My Heart (Sneaker Remix) [Tribak]

The water was still down by riverside, revellers had gathered on the banks to talk shop and reflect on what had been, the sky a puffy assortment of fairy like clouds which hovered overhead. It was a muted blanc, a trusting colour which promised stillness and peace throughout the evening.

The midweek blues had long since passed as they watched the boats go slowly past, indulging in pleasant conversation as the echo of laughter rolled downstream.

These were the nights when things went right.

Noire & Blanche release a well crafted EP made up of luxurious, deep textures which will soundtrack many a summers evening and moody basement we predict. House music very much as it was intended to be so.

Nights Over Melbourne EP

PREMIERE: Holo - Blanc [Noire & Blanche ]

Heute mit an Bord. Die meisterhaften Tiefdrucksegler @kotelettzadak . Verwegen schippern sie uns durch treibende Gewässer aus rhythmischen Bässen. Tauchen durch sphärisch  hypnotisierenden Wellengang und setzen mit ihren Beats der Papaya gekonnt einen Afro auf. 

Wir danken den beiden sympathischen Soundakrobaten für diesen herrlichen Segeltrip <3

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FRUITCAST #4 | kotelett & zadak | hypnotic rhythm of a papaya

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Zuckerguss #001 - Akra Ondo

01) WILLE ZUM WAHNSINN-Froschhaus
02) PANIK POP-Violent
03) RSS DISCO-Lunar Fling (Aera Remix)
04) MASSIMO VIVONA-Level On
05) PIN UP CLUB-Dilapidated (Lauer Remix)
06) JOHANNES KLINGEBIEL-V (Conga Fever's Acid Body Rub)
07) RÖYKSOPP-Running To The Sea feat. Susanne Sundfor (Pachanga Boys Remix)
08) VARGO-Latin Go - Part Two
09) RÖYKSOPP-I Had This Thing (Joris Voorn Remix)
10) YULI FERSHTAT, EITAN REITER-White Men Can't Jam (2019 Jam)
11) JIMMI WOODS-Jungle Brother (Tok'ra Remix)
12) OUT OF ORBIT & SHPONGLE-No Disco (Red Axes Remix)
13) SLIPP-Bouncin'
14) DATA REBEL-Shock 1
15) JOSH WINK-Shoelaces
16) GESLOTEN CIRKEL-Dented
17) TOK'RA-The Gate
18) REWARD SYSTEM-Where they all gave up
19) KNAUTHILUS-Kapitulation
20) BES-Don't Move
21) ARKETECH & KÄSE KOCHEN-We Wombats
22) DOPPEL & KEN ZO-This Moment (Victor Y Remix)
23) MARCO BERDON-All Connected
24) BREGER-Travelling Through Water (Kliment Remix)
25) ETERNAL BASEMENT-You should do it
26) ALECKAT-Another World
27) JITTER-Beautiful Disorientation
28) HYPNAGOG-Terminated Technologies
29) LOOPUS IN FABULA-Crosstown Traffic
30) DRAB MAJESTY-Entrance And Exits
31) RÖYKSOPP-I Just Don't Understand You (Lost Tapes)

Kapelle

Unholy Beats @ Kapelle, Eberswalde 24.01.2020

From Beirut, to the rest of the world.
[May 3, 2020] Total Quarantine. Day Forty Nine.

Static Dancing - by @ramiabirafeh
A rose, for the world
Image by RAR.

Featuring //
1. Approach On Tokyo - Iko	
2. In The City - Fiction Technology
3. Demain Berlin - Guerre Froide
4. Warm Leatherette - The Normal
5. Rosa Brille - Deutsche Schäferhunde	
6. Ersatz - Guerre Froide	
7. Erde 80	- Christof Glowalla
8. Messengers of Love - Carmody
9. Night in June - Linear Movement
10. Kontrolle - Donato & Inferno 79
11. Anyway - Oto
12. Sauf Und Stirb - Silvia
13. Liebe Banal - André Szigethy
14. Blue Monday - New Order
15. Space Woman/In Spirit [Boom Boom Mix] - Charlie, Dilemma
16. Always Then (2017 Version) - The KVB

RADIO KARANTINA | Day Forty Nine - Rami Abi Rafeh

Se prendre la tête pendants des heures à analyser chaque son, chacque montée, me perdre, me prendre une claque, c'est ça la musique pour moi

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