Culturally inspired Turkish artist Menachem 26’s unique sonic palate is rife with shards of ottoman influence and endless intrinsic rhythms. Renowned for releases on Harabe, Metanoia, trndmsk and many more, he brings his striking ‘Kumkapi Blues’ back around on The Gardens Of Babylon two years after its original release for a spirited readaptation, including remixes from Valeron, Anatolian Sessions and DJ Bey.

The release begins with the original mix of ‘Kumkapi Blues’, sliding into a sea of downtempo looseness and swaying sonics. Its core of undeniably cultured instrumental elements flow like a calming tide as rippling melodies glide across a bed of live hand percussion and enchanting strings, supplemented with sweeping FX and modulating scales to bring a hypnotically charming record from start to finish.

Valron’s remix brings a firmer edge on the original. Leaning softly into the blurred space between melodic techno and deep house, its endless array of ottoman-inspired factors meet a subtly driving bed of drums and intensifying energy before bleeding into freefalling breakdown and onto another gripping combination of roughened beats and charming musicality.

Anatolian Sessions follows up with another dancefloor-focused rendition, taking a stripped back approach that continues to build progressively across the mix. Its original persona ebbs and flows throughout the track, ducking and diving through peaks of climactic builds and disappearing back into the midst of an undeniably groove-laden construction of winding FX, masterful modulation and driving club energy.

DJ Bey flips the switch with an alluring remix, taking things back onto the realm of organic house with downtempo energy and primal beat structures. Building around the track’s mesmerising flute lead, its undeniably hedonistic aura pulls you in and hangs on tight from beginning to end.

Menachem 26 seals the release with a surprisingly leftfield spin, seeing the alternative mix float between Minimal and Breaks with an attractively shuddering beat structure and winding synth stairs. Retaining all of the original’s unique personality, this latest take on the track gives it a revamped gusto and grittier edge.

Menachem 26’s ‘Kumkapi Blues’ EP is out on the 7th October 2022 on The Gardens Of Babylon.

Menachem 26 - Kumkapi Blues (Valeron Remix)

𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒖𝒎, 𝑴𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒐, 𝑱𝒂𝒏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏 🌞 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏 🌖 

📲 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏:
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝑰𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎/@𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂

Share | Woomoon Radio #021 | Tulum'24

𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒖𝒎, 𝑴𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒐
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏 🌞 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏 🌖

📲 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏:
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝑾𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝑰𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎/@𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂

Oliver Koletzki | Woomoon Radio #026 | Tulum'24

My set for the Elevation event by Cosmic Picnic in the mountains in Almaty Kazachstan. A great experience playing at such height and place. Thanks for listening <3

ps. check out the video recording of the first part here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1lIW51DCc&t=3025s

El Mundo | Elevation @ Almaty Kazachstan | March 2024

Thank you Oaxaca and the whole experience ♥️

when i think I Oaxaca Experience 2024 I Oaxaca, Mexico I Amores

JOEP MENCKE - TULPA - Friday Night @ AFRIKABURN 2024

𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝑰𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂.
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏 🌞 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏 🌖

📲 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏:
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂
𝒘𝒘𝒘.𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆.𝒄𝒐𝒎/𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒂

Valentin Huedo | Woomoon Radio #025 | Opening Party at Cova Santa Ibiza, 2024

My set at Akasha, on June 1, 2024. 

It's a build up from open til 1am. Hope you like it!

Nacho Isa @ Akasha Ibiza

“Greetings friends. Im very happy to recieve the amazing Robot Heart family’s choice to release my set from the burn last year. After a wild and wonderful week for dust & mud, This impromptu evening on the bus was stitched together quite suddenly by our dear Robots, who assembled all the loons left behind from the fleeing masses on Monday night. This may have been one of the best nights in terms of vibe i’ve felt on the playa in a long time. For the true warriors stayed for the next few days to extend our journey without a single complaint of rain or mud to be whispered at any point throughout the evening. To those who were in attendance… i salute you. To the responsible ones who were on the move… dont worry, we saved you your seats. To the global family who skipped this year with an unexpected smile… guess again 😉. And to my favorite wizards, witches, and warriors of the Robot Heart… you make the magic true and dependable year after year, rain or shine, virgins or veterans, hardships and happiness. I lovr you & I thank you. And for all you musical maniacs, i hope you enjoy this brief glimpse into the freedom in sound selection we were given on this fun and unexpected eve. Hope to see you in a few months for Burn 2024 🔥❤️🔥”

@goldcap
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Art: the sh4m4n sh1t sh0w rOad sh0w.
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Goldcap - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

Mezcla 80 / Mångata Projekt / Akumandra

I’m beyond thrilled to share my *Sunrise Set from Burning Man 2024* aboard the incredible @maxacamp ARTCAR. 🌅

Returning to the Maxa ARTCAR for another sunrise was a deeply meaningful moment for me. There's something truly special about these moments, as the playa brings the magic to life.

A heartfelt thank you to the Maxa team once again for creating unforgettable memories we all share together. 💛
- Maga

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Design: Álvaro Manzo @alvaromanzo
Photography: Enrico Mac Naught @macnau_
Mastering: Gabriel Velázquez @gabrielvlz
Artcar: @Maxacamp

Maga - Maxa - Burning Man 2024

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