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He may dub himself as an "amateur (but enthusiastic) disc jockey and producer", but we happen to think that London's Will Hofbauer is selling himself a little short. 

He's been dipping his toes in all corners of the music industry. While day-to-day you can find him slinging out promos as part of PR agency Dispersion, his personal endeavours range from running his own label to producing for other top notch imprints and holding both radio and club residencies at Balamii and Co-Select respecively. 

At the helm of Third Place Records, the umbrella he also hosts his monthly Balamii show under, Will has welcomed artists who uphold a similar passion for nature-tinged, rhythm-driven sounds, including the likes of NC4K boss Stones Taro, Ranga and Sangre Voss, who's returned to the label for several outings. Of course Will's also put out his own material on the imprint, as well as contributing releases to Homage, Control Freak Recordings and Out Of Sorts.

We invited him on board for this week's Shine A Light On mix which sees him channeling his passion for drums and organic sounds.

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Will Hofbauer: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

The Third Place label boss, DJ and producer brings a playful “dancefloor focused” Crack Mix which he describes as a “warm-up to peak-time”.

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Crack Mix 510: Will Hofbauer

Recording of my opening set for Cabin Fever's 5th Birthday bash at Venue MOT, where I was warming up for @latenitesbookclub in Unit 20 from 23:00 - 01:30

It was a killer lineup with @parris_dj, @laurelhalo, @talik1 and the @controlfreakrecordings guys (@finnaman & @customerdjservice) so I was very happy to be invited, and I think the recording came out okay!

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Live @ Venue MOT - August 2023

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London based Matt Cowell, works with a selection of parties, magazines and labels that include, Viscera, Ransom Note, Not An Animal and new event series focussing on intimate parties, Optick.

Earlier this year, Latrec’s debut single, Kutika was released on Viscera Transmissions which Matt and Johnny Aux have remixed together under The W.C. alias.

In addition to this, Matt host Too Hot To Sleep with Reefe Murphy on Radio Vilnius, and The Ransom Note Roll Through with Rosie Ama on Kiosk Radio.

Expect a cornucopia of cosmic loveliness.

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LAYER #352 | Matt Cowell

Matt Cowell is the co founder of longstanding web zine meets label Viscera as well as a resident of London based party Optick.

Having been heavily involved in electronic music for many years he has fronted several parties and become a familiar face in the East end of the city having moved to the big smoke from the coast a few years back.

He brought with him a cheeky smile and a record bag full of exquisite House and Techno which demonstrates a depth and maturity in the dance.

A keen champion of friends and a familiar face front left, his taste is broad and eclectic, lending itself perfectly to deeper, longer sets of which he has become a stalwart of as a resident for Ransom Note.

This mix demonstrates a deep rooted knowledge in respect to selection – weaving its way through a number of key moments and creating a cathartic well rounded soundtrack which few DJ’s are able to achieve.

Matt Cowell: The Ransom Note Mix

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Ivan Smagghe at Floresta - Waking Life '24

On the 20th September 2024, we hosted a joint party with Spezialmaterial at Zukunft in Zurich.

True to form, the night brought together Tia Cousins, Matt Cowell, and Princess P for a session that lived up to the Spezial ethos.

For a taste of what went down, check out this 2-hour snippet from Tia Cousins and Matt Cowell’s b2b, capturing the essence of the evening in full swing.

Tia Cousins b2b Matt Cowell - The Ransom Note Mix

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If you're plugged into the London music scene, chances are you've crossed paths with Matt Cowell. Since landing in London, he's been collaborating with key events and labels like Ransom Note, Optick, Viscera and Not An Animal. 

At Ransom Note, Matt is instrumental in curating the residency at The Social, which has hosted legends like Optimo and emerging acts like Baba Ali. Beyond the club booth his radio projects — "Too Hot To Sleep" on Radio Vilnius and shows with Ransom Note on Kiosk and Netil Radio — showcase his knack for eclectic, boundary-pushing selections.

The mix Matt recorded is an excellent showcase of his ability to create unforgettable dance floor moments that are as diverse as they are thrilling.

"The mix I’ve put together goes through a few of my current musical interests and a bit of the vibe I might go for when playing out 🙂"

Autechre – Nine
Barac – Happiness in Every Direction
Henry Hyde - My Machine Walks
Elia Nafzger – Platforma (Original Mix)
django django vs yuuko sings – don’t touch that dial (NTFO rmx) 
Vincent Casanova – Lush Void
Echomen – Substance (Mooncat Mix)
Human Space Machine – Substance
100Hz – Tension (Original Mix)
Swag – Pass It On
Matthew Styles – We Said Nothing
Jeff Bennett – Reliances
Etienne – Octavarium
Sieg Über Die Sonne – A-Dapt
Jared Wilson – Ghostminers 6

Guest mix #143 || Matt Cowell for Deeprhythms

Charisse C at our 23rd Birthday. Rooted in her Zimbabwean and South African heritage, raised in the UK; her taste is curious, soulful and bass-heavy, with a playful and intentional demeanour.

FABRICLIVE - Charisse C - recorded live from fabric

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