Mix Series

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.”

www.instagram.com/bullhorris

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

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

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

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

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

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

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

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!”

www.instagram.com/methejohn

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

www.instagram.com/orlakng/

SOLACE SPACE 005 ✼ SEO JOHN

SOLACE SPACE ✼ @bil_sol

An hour long of pure euphoria from @aquaticformations hen honcho.

Bil-sol is a DJ and events organiser based on the sunny southeast coast of England. He's been running parties with 22 Tapes since 2017 holding parties at venues such as corsica studios and The Cause. As well as 22Tapes he runs a music & arts platform titled Aquatic Formations which focuses on dreamy Aesthetics and even dreamier and euphoric side of electronic music.

An avid record collector and 90's electronic music fanatic - Bil tries to showcase all spectrums of his collection in his mixes.

"In this mix I wanted to show off the sort of tracks Iv'e been feeling & playing out recently - starting off the mix with a bit of cosmic House & prog moving into some more club ready tracks traversing through the realms of Goa-tinged trance. Expect loads of atmospheric sounds, cheeky acid lines with a slight dusting of euphoria all whilst keeping a continuous groove throughout the mix"

www.instagram.com/bil_sol

Graphics & Identity by Orla King

https://www.instagram.com/orlakng/

SOLACE SPACE 006 ✼  BIL-SOL

SOLACE SPACE 007 ✼ @asatatemusic (@tech-supportuk)

A mix that has been coming for nearly a year, London based DJ and producer Asa Tate steps up to provide a stunning power hour of house, prog & 90s tech house. Commonly known under his Tech Support moniker, Asa Tate explores faster, more grooving sounds than his usual downtempo Italo style. 

"Recorded back in July in the midst of that blistering heatwave I figured I'd put together some bits and pieces that had been getting rinsed on the sticks at my sets, leaning heavily into the more up tempo high energy side of house and techno. Old and new, all killer no filler."

www.instagram.com/asa_tate_/
www.instagram.com/techsupport_____/


Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

Gabriella Brown is a graphic designer, illustrator, and DJ from Melbourne, who's work  has been popping up in our feeds for quiet some time now. Her work is fluid and organic in nature, and evokes a sensation of sound and movement.

www.instagram.com/soft_edges

SOLACE SPACE 007 ✼ ASA TATE

SOLACE SPACE 008 ✼ @subsism

Slowing things right down for the eight edition of our mix series with ATOM resident and co-founder Subsism. The Lyon based dj and producer treats us to a 100 minutes of sublime slomo selections delving into acid, breakbeat, and trippy Trance.

‘’First vibration for Solace Space 💚 1h45 of downtempo with a steamy atmosphere 🪷🫧

I’ve painstakingly instilled my identity and favourites into this mix ~ psychedelic rhythms, slow and party music, part of this set is taken from my opening at the last Redshift with Maruwa and Nicola Kazimir.’’


Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

Gabriella Brown is a graphic designer, illustrator, and DJ from Melbourne, who's work  has been popping up in our feeds for quiet some time now. Her work is fluid and organic in nature, and evokes a sensation of sound and movement.

www.instagram.com/soft_edges

SOLACE SPACE 008 ✼ SUBSISM

SOLACE SPACE 009 ✼ @tsunimanmusic

A clubby and journey driven mix from one of our favourite djs and next guest on the series. 

TSUNIMAN, originally from Switzerland, has based themselves in London for the best part of 6 years. The Sisu Crew, Co-Select, and Klub Verboten resident has been playing on some of the most exciting and progressive lineups across Europe, pushing their unique sounds encapsulating Trance, Progressive House, Techno, EBM and Breakbeat. 

It comes as no surprise that TSUNIMAN describes their sound as 'light, dark, euphoric'. If you've seen them play before, you would know they love changing the tone of their sets, which can often vary from dark, heavy and psychedelic, to happier, euphoric vibes. This mix for Solace explores the colourful side of the sound of TSUNIMAN, presenting progressive house/trance and breakbeat.

If you're in London this Friday, 16th December, TSUNIMAN will be closing Venue MOT, playing alongside Dylan Forbes, Spray and Tussle London's resident Sinic.



Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

Gabriella Brown is a graphic designer, illustrator, and DJ from Melbourne, who's work  has been popping up in our feeds for quiet some time now. Her work is fluid and organic in nature, and evokes a sensation of sound waves and movement.



https://www.instagram.com/tsun_iman
https://www.instagram.com/soft_edges
https://www.instagram.com/_solace_space_

SOLACE SPACE 009 ✼ TSUNIMAN

SOLACE SPACE 010 ✼ @bethan_l

For the 10th edition of the series, we welcome the always impressive Bethan. This London based dj, and regular of the much loved queer venue, Dalston Superstore has been carving out a name for herself in the capital over the last couple of years. Across just 60 minutes, Bethan delves into trance, house, and breakbeat for a taste of what to expect from this exciting artist.

'This mix mainly consists of progressive house/trance & hard house tracks that I've discovered and/or played out lately. I didn't really intend for the mix to be a high NRG one, but it was fun to record and a good example of what you can expect to hear me play in the basement of Dalston Superstore.'

Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

Gabriella is a graphic designer, illustrator, and DJ from Melbourne, who's work has been popping up in our feeds for quiet some time now. Her work is fluid and organic in nature, and evokes a sensation of sound and movement.

www.instagram.com/bethan__l
www.instagram.com/soft_edges
www.instagram.com/_solace_space_

SOLACE SPACE 010 ✼ BETHAN

Up next on the mix series, we have Dublin favourite @sino_em stepping up to the plate with an hour of techy prog business. Sino has been long on our radar, mainly due to his monthly radio show on DDR, but also from his much talked about sets in the club basements across Dublin.

'Very excited to share this mix of different picks than I’d usually play out! An hour or proggy, trance, and adjacent bits which I hope represent the series well. Huge love to the Solace Space crew for inviting me on, they are running some amazing parties in Dublin recently.

Was super fun putting this mix together, a blend of sounds which have been integral to much of my taste so it was very nice to revisit!'

Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

Gabriella is a graphic designer, illustrator, and DJ from Melbourne, who's work has been popping up in our feeds for quiet some time now. Her work is fluid and organic in nature, and evokes a sensation of sound and movement.

SOLACE SPACE 011 ✼ SINO

The next instalment of our mix series comes back with an incredible hour of shimmering trance and invigorating euphony, delivered by @kitsta_dj, an exceptional selector hailing from Yorkshire but based in London. Kitsta's dynamic mixing approach and diverse range of influences have established her presence on prominent radio stations like Balamii and Voices, along with guest appearances on Rinse. Beyond her DJ endeavours, she has founded her own label called 'Megababes' and is also a co-founder of The Beatriarchy, a platform that promotes artists from underrepresented backgrounds.


'I recorded this hungover on a Sunday and I think the first half of this mix definitely reflects this with a dark, psychedelic warm up. The latter half is full of groovers and a forthcoming one from me. Hope you enjoy ❤️'

Graphics & identity by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 012 ✼ KITSTA

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

Sorsa, also known as Andrejs Gudilins, is a Latvian DJ residing in Riga and a member of the local Jauda crew. His sets boast an eclectic mix, where the connection between tracks transcends genre, focusing instead on vibe and style. Rooted in his fervor for unearthing rare and overlooked gems from the '90s and early '00s, his selection spans old-school trance, progressive, house, and tracks enriched with sultry vocals.

'I recorded this mix in September 2023, featuring my personal greatest hits that I've played throughout the summer. So this one feels a bit nostalgic to me.
Just before the release, we were travelling trough the sunny La Palma island and during one of the long car rides I've decided to relisten to it and this brought me back to warm summer mornings, when it feels like the time and world just freezes and you feel deeply hiptonized by the crowd and music that you play. And you catch that feeling that nothing else metters at this point 💕
So I really hope listening to this one will bring joy and smile on your face, as it was intended. Enjoy!
Love, love, love

Andrejs
Xx'

@sor_sa
@jaudalv

Graphic by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 014 ✼ SORSA

A long time coming, but definitely worth the wait.

We are delighted to include Dublin's friendliest Topshop icon @druaaa in our list of mix contributors. Known and unknown in the city for his many aliases, Drua has been doing his thing for a few years now, with his debut EP from 2022 still featuring constantly in our sets. Over the blissful hour, Drua takes us through his distinct sound, touching on elements of classic prog, rolling trance, and eurohouse, as well as some unreleased tracks thrown in for good measure.

"Recorded this back in January, with the intention of making something fun, fast and driving. Please enjoy :))"

Graphic by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 15 ✼ DRUA

Selector extraordinaire Record Reservoir kicks off the next season of our mix series. We've been following Keith's Instagram for a while now, where he consistently shares some of the finest hidden gems both new and old. We were pleasantly surprised to discover he's from Dublin, so naturally, we had to invite him to play at one of our summer parties. He was an absolute joy to play alongside, and we can't wait to have him back. 

'Recorded this one back in March with the intention of providing the usual sound and some gems that I had been waiting to use in a mix for a while. An upbeat & energetic vibe that I hope you’ll enjoy 🙂'

Graphics by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 16 ✼ RECORD RESERVOIR

Summer may be behind us, but our next guest, true to his name, is keeping the warmth alive - bringing us a nostalgic, 60-minute mix designed to induce a little apricity. Hailing from Würzburg, @paradiso-dj has had an exciting year, releasing a string of well-received tracks that blend acid-tinged house with euphoric piano leads. This mix further showcases his talent with a masterclass in groove and flow.

'Hey, I'm DJ Paradiso! I'm bringing you a set filled with the sounds I've been crafting since I started producing in 2022. Expect a blend of progressive house, rubbery basslines, trance melodies, and piano-driven tracks. I'll be playing some of my own tracks from the past two years, along with a few tunes I've been loving recently.'

Graphics by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 17 ✼ DJ PARADISO

Our final mix of the year, and number 18 in the series, comes from the always hypnotic Miran N. The Power Play resident and planner delves deep in this hour-long journey, exploring trance, minimal, and progressive techno, masterfully winding things down with a heartbreaking synth melody from The Hacker.

“4% minimal, -3,2% pitch, 87% 4/4, 19% cute darkness 14% punisher, 30% hi-hats, 32% groove, 10%  bangers, 48% hypnotic spheres 100% less cuts than a liberal government, 14% mamaia, 6% vamos, 4% needing to pee, 0% regrets, 10% patterns, 17% perception, 9% 5mg diazepam, 39% vinyls, 52% deep vibes”

Graphics by Gabriella Brown

SOLACE SPACE 18 ✼ MIRAN N

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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›