We’re thrilled to have Paris-based artist @e-unity contribute the fourth edition of our mix series.

His releases on TEMET, F T D, and Oscilla Sound have been absolute essentials for us, balancing kinetic rhythms and innovative sound design without sacrificing an ounce of groove or impact. 

"I didn't really have a precise idea in mind before recording, but I'm happy with the results because it sounds like these past months. It's sometimes dark, sometimes emotional, sometimes loopy, sometimes chaotic, sometimes introspective. I think it depicts both the linear and choppy movements that are going on both the inside and the outside." - E-Unity

Tracklist:

Alice Coltrane & Carlos Santana - Guru Sri Chinmoy Aphorism
First Epoque - <<y
Cassius Select - Mess Mutual
Valentino Mora - Spiral Falls
Forest Drive West - Ritual
Bambounou - Send When You Land
J Chrysalis - ??????
Neinzer - ??????
Beneath - Shambling
Realitycheck - Unity
Amandra  x Mattheis - Carapace 
Peder Mannerfelt - Toms For Life
Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2140080
Wata Igarashi - Cylinder
Eversines - Companionship
Mosca - From Ere Til Eternity
T++ - Tensile
Bruce - Longshot
Al Wootton - Alder
Nico - Wolfram (Dub)
Tano - Granita
W.A.C. - HOMM4LIFE

SLINK MIX 004 - E-Unity

DJ Voices, EQUISS and Akanbi mixing in the studio together ahead of their party at Nowadays this Saturday 7/17!

@voices_3.0, @frikaan_time, @equisssss1111__

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DJ Voices, EQUISS, and Akanbi @ The Lot Radio 07 - 11 - 2021

Guest mix from Harold (Steeplejack)
https://steeplejackrecc.bandcamp.com/music

Listen to full show and interview: https://www.mixcloud.com/blendcorp/the-blend-19721-w-guest-harold-steeplejack/

@steeplejackrec @djharoldd

The Blend 19.7.21 w Harold

@carl-420

Introduce yourself? Preferred pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself?

My name’s Carly Barton > generally androgynous and fine with they or she > Portland, OR > I beat The Binding of Isaac (1000000%)—possibly my greatest achievement.

How is everything going with you right now?

I’d love to submit a research paper for this answer, but the succinct version is that I’ve been struggling to navigate through some rough circumstances health-wise. I’ve been disabled with very limited mobility + suffering from chronic pain for the last year and that’s pretty much been my day-to-day. I’m a notorious workaholic, so not being able to produce at my usual productivity level has been beyond frustrating to say the least. So…¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Other than that, I have the most wonderful partner in the world and some exciting opportunities that I’m dying to dive into if/when I get better.

Favorite musical memory in deep description?

Tough question. I had the extreme privilege of witnessing a solo multimedia performance by Takako Minekawa at Nationale—an art space in Portland, OR (courtesy of tone poem). Minekawa is an experienced composer, but I did not expect such an ethereal creature. It was so dialed, naked, honest, revealing, and expertly crafted. It’s like she was capturing magic out of thin air. It felt like everyone in attendance was sharing a buzzing electricity, hyper aware of how fragile the room was—like it was breathing. You could sense that everyone was having their own internal journey, as she demanded you to. Afterward, I went across the street with my friend and we probably talked about it for at least an hour; this was before lockdown, but honestly, I still feel like I’m processing it—very dreamy indeed.

Favorite thing to cook currently?

I made the most fucked up chicken pot pies over lockdown, but not really a summer dish. Lengthy recipe though—email me if you want it (carlyrayebarton@gmail.com)

Most underrated artist of 2020?

I barely listened to any music (especially new music) in 2020 so I feel like I can’t really answer this properly since I didn’t dig much.

Any advice to upcoming producers/djs?

Wooooof. Hmm. I really do have a lot of thoughts on this, maybe the biggest thing is these things take TIME and practice, you’re not gonna be good if you don’t do the work—there are no shortcuts to finding your own voice or becoming skilled. Don’t make excuses and don’t limit yourself to what other people are doing. It’s good if it’s honest. You’re also never done, you’ll always get better, so don’t be upset if you fuck up or don’t like it or it feels unfinished. ALSO, nice gear doesn’t mean shit; I always liken it to visual artists—yes, it’s very nice to have expensive oil paints to command as you wish, but you can still make something beautiful with a pencil on printer paper.

And most importantly, do it because you love it.

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

I've obviously been thinking a lot about disability, and I hope to see that become more normal in venues. You always see people with canes/in wheelchairs your whole life and empathize, but it becomes so noticeable/in your face once that becomes your everyday. And besides what I’ve seen most people discuss about dancefloor politics, I’d like to see sincere/open conversations about expectations and intentions become the standard. It is 1000% not okay to demonize people, specifically POC + women, for expecting certain needs to be met regarding inclusion, accessibility, payment, harassment, etc. It’s very hard for “SEE something SAY something” to work if nobody believes you or does anything about it…like, obviously no one’s gonna feel seen or protected when they put themselves in a vulnerable position only to be completely ignored or shit on. P.L.U.R.?!!? It’s a pretty simple concept.

For the rest of the Q&A plus pipipi game please visit the PI website at -------> pipipi.life <-------------

Carly Barton - Absolute Zero

Name: Léa
Alias: Ben Sleia (@bensleia)
Pronouns: she/her
Location: Berlin

Influences: the dance floor, my friends & Daft Punk.

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: Refuge Worldwide, ATHE, Melodic Distraction

Favorite Quote: "Can you force yourself to do something you don't want to do just to prevent a hypothetical regret in the distant future?" - Mona Chollet

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: Work hard and don't take anything for granted. 

With this mix Ben Sleia asks to please learn more about and consider donating to: 
TS Raver (www.instagram.com/ts_raver)

Daisychain

Daisychain 190 - Ben Sleia

The @cotch-international founder pays tribute to Plastic People and the halcyon days of FWD.

Read more: ifonlyuk.com/concept-in-practice-joe-cotchs-curtain-road-reflections-mix

Tracklist:

D.K. – Enlightenment Process [forthcoming WORSHIP]
Stenny – BFRB
DJ Archaea – Bandwagon Esq (Facta Remix) [forthcoming art-aud]
Blazer Sound System – Tanka Riddim
Eiger Drums Propaganda – Night Pursuit
Toasty – Like Sun 
M’Du – Y U 4 Me (Drum N Bass Mix)
Dolo Percussion – DOLO 20
2562 – Enforcers
Rings Around Saturn – Grip
???? – [forthcoming Cotch International]
Slikback x OBA WHO? – ATMOS 
Simo Cell – Farts
Rocco – Mobbs [forthcoming CHROME]
Brixx – Bad Gyal Bounce
Eiger Drums Propaganda – Rhythm Of The Jungle
Neil Landstrumm – MUMbai
Skream – Konga
Rose Bonica – Nothing Lasts Forever [forthcoming Roses Are Red]
Scalping – Empty Cascade (Azu Tiwaline Remix) [forthcoming Houndstooth]
Al Nather – Su3ad
DIAMOND ICE – Karats
Dijit – Fagamonizime
Weird Weather – Succulents
Mans O – MAGIA (feat. Khadija & Gitano Del Futuro)
Nick León – Rompediscoteka (Henzo remix) [forthcoming TraTraTrax]
Neil Landstrumm – Alt Rocker
Stiff Pap – SASSA (Rose Bonica Remix) [forthcoming Cotch International]
Jan Loup – I Wish It Were More Simple
Ghetto Youth Wan Rich – G Sudden
Ando Laj – Yukon

Concept In Practice: Joe Cotch's 'Curtain Road Reflections' Mix

We are delighted to be holding down a residency on the illest station in Tāmaki Makaurau/Aotearoa/dawurld >>> @95bfm

Second Saturday of the month >>> 01:00-02:00 [NZT]

@kingsofty nrg on dis 1

#08 King Softy [INDEX:95bFM]

Hugo Jay (@o-h-j) is the moniker of Oliver Johnston, a producer and DJ based in Auckland, New Zealand. His releases on labels such as Coastal Haze, Hokkaido Dance Club & Lobster Theremin (as half of DJ Kush Boogie) portray an atmospheric, percussive, and shadowy side of dance music.

Tracklist:
hugo jay - up in the air
Saphileaum - ra
Dynamo Dreesen - Untitled
Florist - Untitled 2
Regis - A Hollow Moment (Dub)
Valentino Mora - Hadal Zone
buttechno - dark pearl
Mongo Skato - Emulsify
Raime - Ripli
Efdemin - Good Winds
Parris - Sabor a Ceniza
St Germain - Alabama Blues (1965 mix)
Ron Trent - Piano Track
EQD - Equalized #111
soap jam - elektronnaya muzika

RA MIX 020 - Hugo Jay - Refraction Mix

Name: Yumiko
Alias: Yumi (@notyumiko)
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Location: New York, NY

Influences: IYDE (Amelia + Sara), livwutang, TBZ, Carlos Souffront, Beau Wanzer, Lord Tusk, Lolina, Mad Professor, Drexciya, Prince, Jamal Moss, Model Home, Chris & Cosey, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra, Tax Free Records, Brew Records, MIC Records, Future Times, Minimal Wave, Dance Mania, UR, Databass

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: In Your Dirty Ears Newsletter, Random Access Radio

Favorite Quote: “Bam” - Emeril Lagasse

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: Don’t gatekeep, don’t rush, find people you’re excited to share music with. Support your peers (listen and share their mixes, buy their music, go to their gigs)! 
The mix I initially prepared for this series I recorded a couple of times -  it felt like I was trying too hard to make something work and it just wasn’t sitting right… but after a night of djing at my friend Amelia Holt’s crib and then watching our friend liivwutang literally tear the club apart, I recorded this session the next day. I wasn’t recording with the intention of using it for anything so there was 0 pressure, I just plugged in my usb and tried to ride the vibes I was blessed with from the night before and something good happened. So record all your sessions and more importantly stay inspired/energized by the work n skills of other djs bc why did we wanna start doing this in the first place? some dj rocked your shit fr.

With this mix Yumi asks to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Don’t call the Police - Database of local and national community-based alternatives to calling the police or 911. 
(www.dontcallthepolice.com)
❁ The Electronic Intifada - The Electronic Intifada is an independent online news publication and educational resource focusing on Palestine, its people, politics, culture and place in the world.
(www.electronicintifada.net)

Daisychain 208 - Yumi

"This set is a recording from ‘Boof’, a party that took place on Darug Country 29-02-2022. Isolation can drive a need for emotional and visceral experience, to feel tension and release" @gillielove

Art by Brigitte Podrasky
www.instagram.com/pd_sky/

CXXXV - gillielove

@mxpinky, one of the caring queers behind the Berlin Collective Action, is a thoughtful and skilled selector. they deliver us a 2 hour long wavy curation of bass, rhythm and sass. as fresh as it is fun and unpredictable, this mix is a much needed breath of air setting the mood for better days coming.

in their own words:
"I really loved working on this mix and tried to sustain the heat of this spicy podket series. "get weird" they said and so I did - though I couldn’t resist serving some sassy dance floor bangers after traveling through a melancholic post queertopian world. I’m feeling free, I’m feeling hot, I’m feeling myself 💞 I hope I can take you on that journey too 🔥"

tracklist:
Amazinggaijin - The Strength Within
Inna - La Fe
TSVI - Sospiro Sospirando
Piezo - 1045
Two Shell - Fracture
Ms. Boogie - Morphin Time
BEARCAT - Viva
PANG - PANG PANG PANG PANG
2 Loop Trip - M.E.S.H.
Keppel - Taken For Granted
Lurka - Battery
Nocow - Round Dax
Hassan Abou Alam - All used up
Aryu Jassika - Hymn One
Machine Drum - It’s That Bass
L.B. Dub Crop - Bass machine
Anz - Body + Mind
Anunaku - Bronze Age
Sho Madjozi & She's Drunk - Amadoda (ZED BIAS Remix)
Aryu Jassika - Eff Dat
Bored Lord - FrEaKoNaLeAsH
TSVI - Kick + Hat
Bambounou - Any Other Service
T++ - Worn Down
Pillow Queen & Ruin - Tunnel Vision
Coe - Say (KL Tribute)
bergsonist - Microbial Colonisation
Cassius Select - Let Ur Mans Know
Á&H - Dolli Dropi
UNIIQU3 & Ase Manual - 2 THE FLOOR
INVT - AZOTE
Shcuro - Far out
Toumba - 115
Madre Guia - Riot Bells
Nene H - Hush Now
River Moon - THE RAVE PRINCESS
SWAP MEET! - SLUDGE
Slikback - Shogai
Basic Rhythm - Turning Me On (Gremlinz Remix)
River Moon - Liquid Metal

DJ Voices, EQUISS, and Akanbi @ The Lot Radio 07 - 11 - 2021

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