whoever this @strictface fella is, he should consider doing this professionally!

Études Mix N°65 by DJ Plead @1djplead
IG:@djplead
Curated by Aimée @am-agency

A few words from the artist:
1/ How would you describe your personal connection to music and how it influences your creative process?
My personal connection to music is constantly evolving and occasionally complicated. At times I'll feel so tired by it and at other times I'm addicted to it. My creative process requires me to have some time-off from music. Mainly time off from DJing, actually. When I'm surrounded by lots of functional music designed for night clubs, it's hard for me to truly feel creative and have the energy to make new music. 

2/ As an artist, how do you see the intersection between fashion and music? 
I'd like to be more involved with the intersection of fashion and music! It feels like it would be an exciting estuary. 

3/ What particularly interested you in collaborating with Études to make this mix?
I like Études! I've been a fan since before I was releasing music. I was interested in a particular artist called Colin Snapp and bought his book that Études had published. The Études tumblr was also a very frequent source of inspiration for me. It feels weird and exciting to do something for a brand I've been following for a long time. 

4/ How did you curate this musical sequence/audio journey?
I tried to think about it being autumn going into winter over in europe and chose a few tracks that felt a bit like they were slowing down. I'm currently back in Australia so the opposite seasonal change is occurring, so I still have some slightly more spring-oriented tracks in there. 

5/ Three words to define your mix for Études?
Groovy, Deaky, Sloppy

Tracklist:
pHactory / Ancient Paths (Beatless Mix)
Razoof / Atuko
Various Artists / Forte – Hats and Toms
Golden Teacher Meets Dennis Bovell / Like A Hawk (D.B Version)
Phil Stroud / The Forest
Bartellow / SABA
Razoof / Sura Nzuri
Batida apresenta IKOQWE / Falta Muito? Feat. Spoek Mathambo
Mbizo / Bullet
soso tharpa / Serpentine
Kevin Murf / Bagombo
OCP / Raise Your Legs
Wladimir M / Evil
Dj Raw / Tech Dreams
Chiapet / Westworld (Medieval Funk Mix)
Levon Vincent / CONCRETE JUNGLE TRACKS 2 (NOVEL SOUND #38)
Clay Wilson / Rough Ends
Knopha / Off-Peak Season Tourists

DJ Plead Mix N°65

Most underground movements in the arts can be boiled down to one key ingredient: friends doing dope shit together. Childhood BFFs Luca Medici and Delbert Perez have been doing just that with INVT (that's "innovate"), a multidisciplinary art project that spans club music and streetwear. Before exploding onto the international stage and playing to massive crowds in Ibiza and Tulum, the Miami natives built a solid community at home through electrifying DJ sets, releases and fashion. They might be globe-trotting artists now, going back-to-back with artists like Skream and playing Panorama Bar, but their raw DIY spirit stays strong.

Their tunes and live hardware shows fuse jungle, techno, East Coast club and dubstep—and lately, tech house and tribal house—with bass-heavy Latin genres like cumbia and guaracha. A reflection of Miami's diverse demographics, their genre cross-pollinations bring together skaters, dancers, artists and various subcultures. Their clothing lines are equally cross-cultural: repurposed vintage items made from screen printing and acid washing, using photos and designs that represent their home city's vibrant street culture. True to their grassroots ethos, everything's done in-house, from mixing and mastering tracks to embroidery.

The next-gen duo's ultra-rhythmic productions, characterised by deep, swinging drums and trippy textures, is delivered to the world at a rapid-fire pace, testament to Medici and Perez's seemingly insatiable hunger. Their explosive career has helped bring fresh shine to Miami talents who feature heavily in their sets, including this RA Podcast. Featuring DJ Babatr, Coffintexts and plenty of their own unreleased heaters, INVT's mix represents their friendships, community and Miami's thrilling melting pot of dance music that they're still a core part of even as they move across the globe.


@invt305

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/930

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RA.930 INVT

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Australia is pushing things forward in the best way. For a long time the country self confessed to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the broader world of electronic music. Taking things into their own hands, this has very much changed and in all honesty some of the best and most exciting DJ’s are really down under.

SLG is a record label run by Strict Face – a producer and DJ who is helping to push a new wave of Bass music. It’s hard hitting, off piste and all over the place – moving quickly between tempos with jarring, disjointed sound design it’s fast paced and exciting.

This mix is very much a testament to that frenetic energy.

Based in Adelaide, he represents a new school of thought and is giving things a much needed shake up.

Strict Face: The Ransom Note Mix

Simon Aussel is known for a particularly wild DJing style and leftfield bassy bangers, and it's his curious and playful approach to clubland that's won him loyal fans over the years. Whether photographing drink tokens from gigs or creating an 8-bit version of his debut album on a Game Boy cartridge, he seems to approach every endeavour with childlike joy and wonder—rare qualities in an industry that can leave so many jaded.

The Nantes-born, Paris-based artist's love of club culture, digging and world-building has set him on a blazing path in club music. He's released an exceptionally wide range of music, including a Memphis rap tape for Trilogy Tapes, dubstep-trap-jazz hybrids with Egyptian singer Abdullah Miniawy and deadly hard drum for Livity Sound. His mixes, meanwhile, are fast becoming DJ lore thanks to his knack for connecting seemingly opposed genres like new wave and fast techno. Look no further than his now-infamous Dekmantel Selectors set from 2021 or a marathon back-to-back with Skee Mask in 2022. 

As the French DJ gets more comfortable with story-telling, he's getting more personal and focusing on deeper, slower sounds. That's evident on this RA Podcast—six months in the works—which incorporates woozy downtempo, weighty dub and bleepy beats. Of course, in the chaotic middle section there's plenty of huge basslines, plus old-school electro, acidic techno and even a bouncy edit of the Montell Jordan classic "This Is How We Do It." Showcasing his quirks, influences and growth, this is Simo Cell in prime time.

@simocell

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/934

RA.934 Simo Cell

DJ, producer, artist and astrologist Manuka Honey blesses us with a starry blend of hefty, industrial Latine club rhythms – there’s industrial dembow, tech-flecked cumbia shakers, and plenty of big kicks and basslines.

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Crack Mix 575: Manuka Honey

Nervous Horizon boss TSVI is live now on The Lot Radio for the next hour, playing forthcoming stuff from the label and unreleased material. 

http://www.instagram.com/gu_tsvi

TSVI @ The Lot Radio 04-30-2024

Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff (@babypufff)

Emerging from vibrant Baltimore, the DJ known as Babypufff captivates audiences with her signature blend of melodic prowess and playful energy. Since making her debut behind the decks in 2018, she has swiftly garnered acclaim for her ability to craft immersive electronic experiences that deeply resonate with listeners. At the heart of Babypufff's musical journey lies her beloved DIY party series, Beatitude. Serving as both a platform and a movement within the hardcore continuum, Beatitude showcases a diverse array of artists from Baltimore's local scene and beyond, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Through Beatitude, Babypufff not only curates unforgettable experiences but also champions emerging talent, pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression. With her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication, Babypufff continues to leave an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape in Baltimore and beyond, inspiring audiences and fellow artists to embrace authenticity and celebrate music's ability to uplift and unite.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypuff in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Babypufff will get back to you :)

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Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff

@deejay_jm brings the hardest drums for PMx 21

Tracklist:
D2 Feat Dan Diamond - Therapy
DJ JM - Winted
Peace Division pres. Dark Daze - Lotties Vogue
Jimmy Sommerville - Heartbeat (Armands Cardiac mix)
DJ JM - Barrakuda
Bawrut - Clapa
Robag Whrume - Unspoken
Mirweis Sangin - Athan Dance
A made up sound - Take the Plunge (beat mix)
Neil Landstrumm - Keep up
DJ JM - Charge 
La Fleur - Tears
Peace Division - Blacklight Sleaze (Gerds Tough Sleaze Remix)
Baby Ford - Ambo (alter ego rmx)
Shangri-lies - Greed
Ryan Eliott - Snake Charmer
Black Light Smoke - Maniac
Madam X & DJ JM - Copacabathens
Yotam Avni - Track for Agoria
Peter van Hoesen - Outlands
Dean Grenier - Sweet dreams
Erik Luebs - falling

PMx 21 - DJ JM

Italian producer and DJ, Ehua has been making waves since 2018 with releases on labels like 3024, Nervous Horizon and Fabric Records. She holds a bimonthly residency at Rinse FM, where she explores percussion-influenced sonic realms across a wide range of tempos. Enjoy!

ITPS105 EHUA

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