Mix Series

Mixes

Starseeds Spring Edition ❁ March 1 2024 Fitzroy

SOLACE SPACE 001 ✼ BULL HORRIS (@user-586040792)

Nostalgia tinged melodies, grooved-out bouncey basslines and uplifting vocals are just a few key elements that can be found when you come upon a dancefloor commanded by our first guest.

Bull Horris steps up for mix número uno with 66 minutes of pure tripped out euphoria. Link in bio.

“This mix has a load of recent releases out by artists and labels that have really been exciting me the last while, like Step Ball & Chain, Axces, Maara and Peaches to name a few. Mixed in with a few old school and other tracks close to my heart (Small Bear's 'Trance Analysis'), there's more styles of dance music in there than I'm usually comfortable with having together but they all seemed necessary. There's anything from trancey-happy house moments to the harder techno peak time ones, mainly though I'm hoping that the thing about each track that made me obsess over them came through for your ears. Jumping up the BPMs like that always excites me so I hope it does for those listening too.”

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Graphics & Identity by Orla King

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SOLACE SPACE 001 ✼ BULL HORRIS

SOLACE SPACE 002 ✼ @aguilaofficial

Something about our second mix in the series feels like it was recorded in a Chicago warehouse in the early 90s and only recently unearthed from the archives. It simultaneously takes us back while staying present and forward thinking.

Aguila supplies us with an hour long mix, dotted with acid basslines, inspiring vocals, and progressive melodies throughout.

"The selections were inspired where I was last year and also inspired by a party I played at as well. Last summer was a hard time and I pivoted more towards techno to cope (especially the more melodic Detroit sounding-kind; hope for the future) and proper tech house for those all-out-dance moments. A lot of these also inspired an upcoming EP out soon.

All of these tracks essentially were what I was listening to at the moment, alongside a heavy dose of 90s R&B. Very much “in-my-feelings” sorta time, hahaha. I’m sure it definitely comes out towards the beginning of the mix."

https://www.instagram.com/aguilaofficial/

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

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Solace Space 002

SOLACE SPACE 002 ✼ AGUILA

SOLACE SPACE 003 ✼ @feargaloconnell

An hour of dancefloor delights and revitalising rhythms from @fuaimdub co-founder.

"I recorded this mix just as clubs were finally opening up again here in January and I think a lot of the tracks that came through were a reflection of what I wanted to hear out on a proper club system. There’s some early goa records I picked up over the summer (lots of them inspired by parties like SUB:SYSTEM, Whomp, etc.) and a lot of the more modern sounds from Aussie producers and labels like Jon Jones, DMO, Reflex Blue, etc. Hope you enjoy!"

https://www.instagram.com/feargal.oconnell/

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

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SOLACE SPACE 003 ✼ FEARGAL

SOLACE SPACE 004 ✼ @sun-citadel

Swedish four-piece Sun Citadel Club taking us on a 30 year journey through an 80 minute selection masterclass of progressive and techy rollers.

“We have a long and deep love for 90s progressive house and wanted a chance to combine these gems with newly produced house tunes with the same atmosphere and instruments. Not only this combined love, which has followed us, formed us and deepened over the years, but also the exclusively groovy, warm and immense feeling of joy of being in the woods inspired this mix. We love throwing parties outdoors and handled our craving for the (short :/ ) Swedish summer by warming up with this mix.”

https://www.instagram.com/suncitadeldanceclub/

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

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SOLACE SPACE 004 ✼ SUN CITADEL CLUB

SOLACE SPACE 005 ✼ @methejohn

We are blessed to invite Seoul-based DJ and producer Seo John to out fifth instalment of our series. Seo John has been a favourite of ours since diving onto the scene with his debut release on @goddezztemple last year.

“These are the tracks that i’ve been listening these days. Melodic, Dark and Tribal progressive house from early 2000s. Getting lots of inspiration by these tracks. These are good for running & cycling too!”

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Graphics & Identity by Orla King

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SOLACE SPACE 005 ✼ SEO JOHN

Miran N, co-founder and resident of the two rave series Power Play and Cadillac Escalate, is one of Berlin’s finest choon selectors. With his distinctively otherworldly sets, he never fails to captivate everyone on the dancefloor - no matter the genre. In his Proximix, @mirannolden explores a more playful, soft and progressive side, while maintaining his straight-to-the-core sonic immediacy.

Proximix 07 - Miran N

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Solace Space Radio 003 w/ Fhionn

@moretzz trazendo o groove de BH para a Let's Jack no segundo Tantša Festival, 10/12/22.

Track list em breve..

📸: @fusao.organica

Moretz @ Tantša Festival [10.12.2022]

INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/129_solalex_for_deeprhythms.php

Digging early 90s progressive records and genre-curious excursions into all forms of groove, US-born, Berlin-based Solalex (@solalexdj) plays a sound inspired by the queer-futurist revolutionary spirit of underground raves.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jordan in Berlin a few weeks back. The scene really needs more DJ's like him - all about the music, making connections with likemind people and an advocate for the healing powers of dancing. Very glad to have him onboard!

"During the last six months I have found a beautiful community of queer friends and allies, and I’ve never before in my life felt more supported to be my full self. 

The mix explores the feelings during that time period. It’s bursting with euphoria. It’s a club ready fire starter. 

I’ve been saving up 90s and 00s progressive house and trance records to share, along with some cheeky detours. I’ve also included some of my favorite producers making tunes today, including a few unreleased tracks."

Jinje - Big Skies
Marina Trench - Ose (Gerd Janson Remix)
Fio Fa - You Think
2 Boys 1 Girl U - Know Nothing (Original Vocal Mix)
Man/ipulate - Music Call (Certain People´s Early Prog Mix)
Anima - Gonna Show You (Robbie's Speed Garage Mix)
Adam Pits - Unreleased
Maara - Lezzies in a Jacuzzi
Motion Blue - In Motion
Match Box - No License (Bliss Inc Remix)
Tenth Chapter - Wired
Wax - Sun Drums (Nyonga Groove)
Baby Elephant - The Move (Remoove Mix)
Ken Ishii - Iceblink (Beat The Strings Attack Mix)
Ambassadors - Dreamland (Urban Mix)
Aldonna - Divine Time
Love Boutique - I'm Coming Up (Progressive Mix)
Steve Lawler - Andante (Taiko Mix)
Deep Dish with Everything but the Girl - The Future of the Futue (Stay Gold)

deeprhythms guest mixes

Guest mix #129 || Solalex for Deeprhythms

Exploring early 90s progressive sounds and venturing into genre-spanning grooves, @solalexdj, a US native now residing in Berlin, crafts a sound that draws inspiration from the revolutionary spirit of underground raves with a queer-futurist twist. Together with DJ Chichi, Solalex is the creative force behind 'Starseeds' an event series in Berlin set to debut on December 16th at Zur Klappe. 'Starseeds' seamlessly melds cosmic and organic elements within welcoming, queer-friendly spaces, providing an opportunity for people to connect and find healing through the universal language of dance.

'Reflecting on the injustice of war, I began the mix with a few tracks that I first discovered digging Ukrainian techno labels at the time of the invasion. Recorded during the solar eclipse - which coincided with the bombardment of Gaza - the mix begins in darkness and evolves into a hypnotic humanist meditation. Mid-way through, the transformative symbol of the eclipse is represented by hi-NRG progressive with solar references in the track titles. The mix ends with a hopeful dream of another world to be possible. Thank you to Bliss Inc. and the guys at Hâws and space·lab for the unreleased bits'

Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 013 ✼ SOLALEX

Radiant Records Palestine comp. All proceeds from the this release will go directly towards protesters in Europe supporting Palestine and the legal fees and fines they may have incurred, until it is possible for these funds to reach the Palestinian people directly.

All tracks uploaded in low bitrate please follow the link below to buy
https://radiant-records.bandcamp.com/album/radiant-records-palestine-comp

Cashper - Face The World

Time to step back, regenerate, and focus on an artistic achievement that speaks to me and makes sense to you.
Delighted to welcome Thaïs and Solalex back! Talented, curious, passionate, and hard-working DJs. On the one hand, an atmospheric hour, taking its time to set things down. Both hazy and captivating, deep dubstep and d&b rhythms set the tone. Sunnier fields gradually open up, allowing percussion, dub pads and sober harmonies to emerge.
On the other hand, a smoothly paced mix that meticulously explores various forms of electronic music from downtempo to liquid, before venturing into more unrestrained territory with progressive house, goa techno and trance.

@solalexdj
National Taichung Theater (Taichung) x Dushanbe Tea (USA)

Tdt #34 - Solalex

Nr. 20 is a spicy party recipe 🌶️ Solalex took his groovy Y2K tribal tech records and some new stuff out for us and they make a hot mix, which we love! Digging early 90s progressive records and genre-curious excursions into all forms of groove, Solalex plays a sound inspired by the queer-futurist revolutionary spirit of underground raves. 

An advocate for the healing power of dance, Solalex blends cosmic, emotional, progressive trance with new age, world influence, organic instrumentation and percussion to cosmically align dancers with the stars and the earth. As a gemini and a bisexual man, he experiments with dualities by blurring the lines between genres to shine a light on #bivisibility in the scene and create space for all to dance freely.

US-born, Berlin-based Solalex co-hosts Starseeds with DJ Chichi, a party melding cosmic and earthly rhythms in queer friendly spaces in Berlin. On May 5th, Starseeds will host a Sunday afternoon party at Fitzroy in collaboration with London’s Fast & Bi-Furious collective, featuring Pjenné and Hanaby along with the residents of each collective.  

@solalexdj
@starseedsberlin

Tracklist
Ritmo Rivals - Believe Me (Dance Floor Demolition Mix) [Planet Four Communications - 1994]
Critical Phase - Phase One (Futureshock Remix) [Fuju - 2001]
Lookin' At (Original Mix) - Samuele De Santis [Rewind Ltd - 1994]
Onionz, Master D, Halo, Tony Presents 6400 Crew - Mango Drum [Siesta Music - 2000]
Peace Division - Wherever the Drums Take Me [Junior London - 2003]
Alex Santer - Hello (Original Mix) [Twisted - 2006]
Lucid - Stone Fly (NY 10011) [Floorwax - 1995]
Burns & Tubbs - ON&ON (ft Nathan Haines) (Bullet Train Mix) [Public Possession - 2024]
LUXE - Dance Enchantress (FAFF Remix) [Goddezz - 2024]
Kay Cee - As Good As You (ketia's Sunrise Edit) [Radiant Records - 2023]
mpeg - Botanist (Bliss Inc. Remix) [Hâws - unreleased]
Suchi - Ghungroo [!K7 Records - 2024]
Jamida - Lots of Love [Harmony Rec. - unreleased]
Velvet Girl - Walking In Sunshine (Original Mix) [Green Martian - 2000]
King Unique - Sugarhigh [Junior London - 2002]
The XX - On Hold (Jamie xx Remix) [Young Turks - 2017]

VisionsCast 020 with Solalex

For the first edition of the aspects, a mix accompanying Starseeds -- Berlin party melding cosmic and earthly rhythms -- we're presenting a live set from your Starseeds co-hosts DJ Chichi and Solalex. Recorded as the extended closing set of Confusion Festival during the summer of 2024. It begins under moody rain clouds gathering on the horizon which briefly interrupts the set (comment if you can spot where). As the rain clouds part and the sun rises, DJ Chichi and Solalex traverse the range of sounds and emotions inspiring the curation of their eclectic Starseeds lineups.

aspects001 ֎ DJ Chichi b2b Solalex

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Residents:
@fhionn
@cashperkaspergasper

2024
  ✼ 30th May - Neo cortex x Solace Space, THF Radio ‹DE›
  ✼ 27th Dec - Fuaim x Solace Space, Daylight ‹IE› 
  ✼ 29th Nov - Jauda, Riga ‹LV›
  ✼ 12th July – All Night Long, Pawnshop ‹IE›
  ✼ 2nd June – A Solace Space w/ Friends, Luckys ‹IE›
  ✼ 31st May – All Night Long, Pawnshop ‹IE›
  ✼ 17th May –  Tech Support & Meg Paine, Tengu ‹IE›
  ✼ 12th Apr – Fuaim x Solace Space, Daylight ‹IE›
  ✼ 22nd Mar – All Night Long, Pawnshop ‹IE›
  ✼ 1st Mar – Starseeds, Fitzroy Berlin ‹DE›
  ✼ 17th Feb – Alex Kassian, Tengu ‹IE›

2023
  ✼ 8th Dec – Heels & Souls, Hang Dai ‹IE›
  ✼ 9th Dec – Heels & Souls, Izakaya ‹IE›
  ✼ 10th Nov – Jeku, Izakaya ‹IE›
  ✼ 6th Oct –  Síofra, Tengu ‹IE›
  ✼ 21st July – Rey Colino, Tengu ‹IE›
  ✼ 19th May –  Rudolf C & Reece Walker, Tengu ‹IE›
  ✼ 28th Apr– DJ Sweet6teen, Wigwam ‹IE›
  ✼ 11th Mar – TSUNIMAN, Izakaya ‹IE›
  ✼ 10th Feb – Byron Yeates, Tengu ‹IE›