November Favorite Mixes

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recorded in berlin germany 20/03/2017
by @estimulo

Welcome to the episode number 32 of the series, this time we are thrilled to present Estimulo, a passionate music lover and hard working dj, playing in different underground venues all over the world and running his own Estimulo Show from the city of Berlin on futura.de, sharing weekly mixes for over ten years non stop and always keeping it fresh. 

Every mix by Estimulo offers a certain listening experience and this was no exception. Enjoy this 71 minutes selection specially recorded for Botanik Dreams in his basement studio in Germany. Deep, mental, and soulful at the same time.

botanik dreams [Estimulo]

Rinse France Podcast

Rinse France: Paula Tape

90 minutes of funk-filled soul, disco, and house from one of electronic music's brightest talents. 

Download and tracklisting: https://www.xlr8r.com/news/2018/01/podcast-526-dj-sports/

[via XLR8R]

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XLR8R Podcast 525: DJ Sports

Rowan Mason - SANPO 153

Chilean (& now Milano-based) vibe conductor Paula Tape is now in control–– get to know.

Paula Tape | The Lighthouse

Here's 90 minutes of Jex at Dekmantel 2019. Starting slow from dance hall, up thru to breaks, house and italo. Hope u enjoy!

Jex Opolis - Dekmantel Festival 2019

Hashman came round the basement for a chilled b2b2b2b2b this sunday night.
Timetable:
0 - ∞ : Hashman Deejay b2b Estimulo

EstimuloShow w/ Hashman Deejay (8 September 2019)

Transport to paradise with Pacific Rhythm label don DJ D.DEE @derekdee...

Full interview:

www.melbournedeepcast.net/portfolio/dj-d-dee

About the mix:

"I recorded the mix at Paradise during the afternoon on a beautiful Wednesday here in Vancouver. I wanted to approach the mix with the same energy I would if I was playing the warm up set there, while also sharing a few forthcoming tunes from the label and friends. 

Parties in Vancouver don’t tend to go as long as they do overseas so a lot of the time when you go out dancing by 1am it’s already quite full on. I guess this is what that sounded like in my head when it was 3 in the afternoon."

www.melbournedeepcast.net

MDC.230 DJ D.DEE

Rinse FM Podcast

FUSE with Archie Hamilton - 03 October 2019

One of our favourite underground heroes from Berlin, the ultimate digger-selector known as Estimulo - with his long-running, cult-status online show of the same name - has delivered an intense payload of his records in an impeccably blended mix for Avenue Red. This man is a real treasure of the underground: almost unknown beyond it, yet widely known and loved within it.

Now and since Avenue Red began in 2013, one of the impressum lines reads: "We aim to push DJ's and artists based solely upon the quality of their output, the refinement of their taste and their dedication to the music.". Trust us, you really cannot go wrong with this guy if this is the criterion you're truly here for. We will not attempt to categorise or define anything further, so Estimulo takes over from here using a few words and about 20 unreal sonic shurikens. Let the bass kick!!

"My preferred way of approaching a mix is in the most personal way I can. In times when we get overwhelmed by vast amounts of new mixes and tracks, every day I think it's the only way for me to do it. Everyone is already playing the hot new stuff and the charts of big DJ's so the B2 tracks of long lost treasures are definitely the way to go for me. Often people tell me that they don't know any of the records I played and that's the best compliment I can get. That doesn't necessarily mean to get lost in obscurity, the joy of the music and the digging while also making people dance (we are about dance music aren't we?) and maintaining the deepness is important for me.

The most interesting tracks to me are the ones for which you struggle to find a description or put them in a drawer. Is it techno, is it house, is it IDM or electro? So this mix was no different, there's a leaning towards the early 90s 'UK bleep sound' but that's just the starting point from where it can go in all directions. Genre names have never been of interest to me, so this one might well take you through 10 different genres while at the same time feeling monolithic. I hope y'all feel the same!" Estimulo, October 2019

https://soundcloud.com/estimulo
https://soundcloud.com/estimuloshow
http://www.mixomat.org/estimuloshow

Avenue Red Podcast #140 - Estimulo

Peter Leung returns with more sunset-ready tunes for your Sunday.

More info here → https://crackm.ag/2q2d1zJ

Sunday Mix: Peter Leung #2

Establishing a collage of influence and musical intuition is no simple feat, it can take time for an artist to establish and forge an identity which is unique and representative of their own character. Adriaan De Roover is a Belgian experimental musician who has just released a new album called 'Leaves'. The album is a freeform piece of work which layers instrumentation and soundscapes in an abstract and yet enchanting manner. It's described as being a piece of work which balances both "peace and restlessness". 

Perhaps better known under the guise of Oaktree his music has previously been championed and supported by the likes of Bonobo, Mary Anne Hobbs and Lefto. His sound is diverse and draws upon elements of the fourth world, establishing comparisons with new age musicians and the likes of Jon Hassell and Brian Eno. 

Adriaan describes his new album as follows: 

“‘Leaves’ was written between 2016 and 2018, mainly in a cabanage in the Ardennes, in solitude and around nature. Although there are some outward moments, I tried to make music that finds as much beauty in small gestures, in doubt and in honesty (above all). I hope you can get lost in it, just like I did, and maybe then, some moments of beauty might reveal themselves.”

We invited him to record a mix which showcases the diversity of his own musical personality, his take on sound and sculpture. He picks tracks by the likes of Bloc Party, Rosalia, Photek, Nicolas Jaar, Alice Coltrane and Anenon.

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Adriaan De Roover: The 'Monday Is Okay' Mix

Our latest Stan Radio mix comes from Amsterdam-based DJ and producer, Suzanne Kraft.

Born Diego Herrera, and raised in Los Angeles, the city home to dublab radio, where he hosted his own musically widescreen show for many years (whilst also working as the station’s creative director).

A multi-instrumentalist, formally trained on sax, guitar, bass, and keys, the man is a prolific producer with releases on labels such as Running Back, Melody As Truth, Noise In My Head, and Animals Dancing. He co-owns P&D Records with best mate and dublab host P Relief, and is also well-known for essential collaborative projects with Jonny Nash and D.K.  

We gave Diego an open brief when we reached out, having enjoyed productions and mixes spanning a wide range of genres over the years. We were super stoked that he chose a bit of an “Easy Rider” direction for this one. Music to kickstart the weekend, and definitely one for the rockers :)

Thanks Diego! @suzannekraft

Mixes

Stan Radio 15: Suzanne Kraft

Now, here's a treat - a rare mix from the founder, legend and pioneer behind a special label. You know and love him, we do too... It's Zaltan!

Antinote Records is an imprint which has released a huge assortment of music from some of our favourite artists here at Ransom Note. Zaltan has acted as a pivotal curator behind the label and has achieved enormous success having released music by the likes of DK, Raphael Top Secret, Domenique Dumont, Tolouse Low Trax, Geena, Alek Lee, Iueke and many more.

The vision behind the label has always been to release music that is not aligned to style or genre, not restricted by preconceptions and stereotypes. As such it has been a crucial outlet for many who have chosen not to conform. Every release is varied and offers an insight into the wild and wonderful musical personality of Zaltan himself - who as you can imagine has excellent taste. 

Antinote is presently celebrating its 50th release in the form of Yarra River's "Frogmania" EP. However, they have more recently announced a new LP from OMMA. One you won't want to miss. 

We invited Zaltan to show us around his musical realm, he kindly obliged.

Zaltan: The Ransom Note Mix

Rinse FM Podcasts

CC:DISCO! x Raphaël Top Secret - 20 October 2019

Joined by @closetyi for this show, peep the announcement inside! 
Bunch of Korean artists in the second hour, nice.

Patrick Cowley - Out Of Body (Intro) [Dark Entries Records]
Shanti Celeste - Sun Notification [Peach Discs] *
Carla dal Forno - Took a Long Time [Kallista Records]
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - 2nd Thought [Dindisc]
Zann - Song for Lu Wang [Isle Of Jura]
Choir Boy - Nites Like This [Dais Records]
Gary Numan - Metal (Demo Version) [Beggars Banquet]
Blue Hawaii - Trust [Arbutus Records]
Project Pablo - Pressure No Impact [Spectral Sound] *
Gayana - Last Song (Lipelis Remix) [Pikes Records]
Will DiMaggio - Nice Vibe at the Dance [Future Times]
Closet Yi - Honeymoon Junction [No Bad Days] *
Closet Yi - 9 Dreams [unreleased] *
Baronhawk Poitier - Phickle Pickle [Future Times]
JNS - Nasser Hejazi [Honey Badger records]
Mamazu - Antena (Yo.An EP Edit)[Hole And Holland Recordings]
Kona & DONGYOUNG - Helium Whistle [Textures Seoul]
Morenas - Hazme Soñar [DFC]
Roy Blues - Pyramid [Houses In Motion]
The Aztec Mystic - Aguila (Fix Mix)[Underground Resistance]
Basic Bastard - Cruising [Ignitor]
Mathias Kaden - Liberate Drums [REKIDS]
Roman Flügel - Girls With Status [Live at Robert Johnson]
Blu Terra - Person Sans [Céad]
Melly - The Beds [Major Problems]
Maalib & WRKMS - Golden (feat Erangerang) [Sustain]

* denotes forthcoming

No Bad Days with Hollick & Closet Yi - October 2019

Test Pressing 494 by Fantastic Man

Visible Cloaks' Spencer Doran turns in a chilly mix of ambient, new age and experimental music.

For more information and tracklist head here: https://www.factmag.com/2019/11/05/visible-cloaks-fact-mix/

FACT Mixes

FACT mix 735 - Visible Cloaks (Nov '19)

Recording of Dekmantel Soundsystem's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2019.

Dekmantel Selectors 2019

Dekmantel Soundsystem at Dekmantel Selectors 2019

Avid record collector, music writer and label operator, Finn Johannsen has spent his life amongst music, spending his formative years on the dance floors of legendary clubs in Hamburg before starting out as a DJ in the 80's on the Rare Soul circuit. The focus then was on anything danceable from Disco, Soul, Post Punk, to Synth Pop and all points in between. 

Fast forward through the years and his style has evolved, including carefully selected House and Techno to join the infectious earlier collections. This mix demonstrates his ethos is still the same, honing in on the tracks that make you dance; the funky, feel-good selections seamlessly mixed amongst the smooth vocals and edgier cuts.

https://soundcloud.com/finn_johannsen

DIM186 - Finn Johannsen

Old friends Peggy Gou and Palms Trax brought in the sunrise on our SonarLab stage last summer with a set of sunkissed house, acid, classics and future anthems. Here's an exclusive extended recording to enjoy.

@peggygou
@palmstrax
@sonarfestival

RA Live - 19.07.2019 - Peggy Gou & Palms Trax, Sónar, Barcelona

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