We are proud to present the 23rd instalment of our Mix Series by Teniente Castillo (@tenientecastillo)! 

The Madrid-based DJ and producer is one of the key figures in dark disco scene, running his infamous Play Pal Music (@playpalmusic) label since 2012 where he released many great artists through out these years who trust him in his eclectic vision for music.

Besides having played some of the finest clubs in Europe in abroad in the last two decades he has released on labels such as Ombra Intl, Roam and Relish and regularly puts on legendary events in his home town, Barcelona and Berlin.

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Disco Suicide Mix Series 023 - Teniente Castillo

Listening to Teniente Castillo's mixes, you can imagine his sultry, driving sonics soundtracking the action on Miami Vice; the inspiration behind the Madrid-based producer and DJ's name.

On home turf he's been an advocate for pushing these psychedelic, slow burning sounds, be it through his own output, his DJ sets, sporadic parties or, most prominently, through his Play Pal Music imprint.

For over a decade he's been steering the label through dark and deep waters, which has become a home for artists synonymous with this vibe and style; the likes of Mufti, Vox Low and Curses, to name a few.

It's been a home for several of his own tracks and remixes too, whilst beyond Play Pal he's delivered music on labels with a similar ethos and output to his own, including Ombra Intl, Relish, Roam, Tici Taci, Playground Rec and Sinchi Collective.

He's selective with the mixes he puts together, beyond those shared through his own platforms, so we're honoured to have him contribute to our series with an hour of the heady sounds that he's become known for.

@tenientecastillo
@playpalmusic

Teniente Castillo: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

Yayem! It took some time to get to TR194, since we got a bit overwhelmed with things outside of our TANK Life ;) But we are back with a big one! We have got the new project 'Un Mensonge Par Jour' for TR194. This is a new project by the Head honchos of the Nous Festival: After Fever and Francois Del Mundo. They recorded an amazing mix with a lot of nice dark vibes, we reckon it's a perfect mix to introduce the new project to the world.

TR194 - Un Mensonge Par Jour

🌌 Get ready for a sonic journey! 🎧 On June 1st, Kiano Lento and El Boi lit up Noteingang in Radebeul with beats hotter than a supernova. Expect Italo-Disco twists and Indie Dance turns! 💃🕺💿 Warning: May cause spontaneous dance outbreaks. 💥

#DanceJourney #KianoAndElBoi #NoteingangMagic #EpicBeats #DanceMania
#ItaloDisco #ItaloBodyMusic 
#IndieDance
#Küchenrave

El Boi b2b Kiano Lento @Noteingang Radebeul // Küchenrave Reunion Party

Keep your seatbelts fastened because we’re heading across the continent from Central Asia to Europe uniting everyone with the beats that know no limits 🌍

Today we introduce you @seiunmusic —  French DJ and producer based in Berlin / Paris, but keeping love to warm coasts and sunsets of the Indian Ocean 🌊

Her music vibrates as a twist of strong groovy basses, chugging retro-ish synths, touches of acidic sonorities and organic percussions, intertwining a powerful and eclectic combo that can be identified as indie dance / EBM / italo disco, incorporating vivid percussions combos 🥁

SEIUN draws on music as a universal medium to inspire, connect and move emotions along with the crowd while creating the journey on the go.
We totally agree on that with her, as music unites everyone 🙏

She is now part of @aperonotturno a collective based in Paris and having too many ongoing plans to go in this never ending musical journey 🪩

Track list:
Jakob Mäder, Fairgold - Late Again (Sarah Wild Remix)
The Other You - Advanced Messages (Jo Kazan Remix)
Doctr - Gold (Freudenthal Remix Extended)
Panthera - Tragedy 1 (Jordan Nocturne Remix)
Carl Bee - Mangatune
Demack - XXIV
Antuan, Osccurate - Cuarto Oscuro (Bizzarro Universe Remix)
Eagles & Butterflies - Heartbreaks & XTC (Extended) (Extended)
Digital Ivan - Comrade control
Kid Simius - Karaoke
Vertigini - Final space
SEIUN - Vice Versa (Flight Status island dreams Remix)

Mix №: 008 – SEIUN


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ANGEL EYES (SPED UP)

Taken from Kostas Maskalides’ ninth studio album Soundscapes, Radiant blends ambient textures with subtle experimental layers, creating an atmosphere that feels both immersive and deeply emotional.

Carefully sculpted sound design and expressive detail invite listeners into a world where calmness meets intensity, harmony flows into chaos, and every note carries meaning.

Soundscape

Radiant

Special music comes from special places. Thanks to all at the Juicy Boat for making everything so juicy.

Apologies for the dusty sonic scratches their was a problem with the mixer.

Keep it deep!

Fallen Giants - Garbicz Festival 2016

For the 36th Instalment we turn to Amsterdam DJ trio , Sòlas . Comprising of Milan van Ooijen, Sven
Prinsen and Tom Kraan, Sòlas offer up a heady mix of dub techno and stripped-back house grooves for your listening pleasure 


Over the last year they have been building their reputation within Amsterdam and beyond,  playing regularly at Shelter, Claire, Radion and Sugar Factory (with festival appearances scheduled at Awakenings and more this summer ) and have graced the decks alongside well respected names such as 
Italo Johnson, Cab Drivers , Ferro and Omar S. 

Enjoy!


For bookings contact solas.aeterna@gmail.com

Further info:
https://www.facebook.com/solasmusik/

https://www.instagram.com/solas_musik/

https://soundcloud.com/solasmusik

https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/solas/

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