For CoziMix07 we welcome Dj Winggold! who is the curator of unbound events and unbound riddims on Netil Radio which is a London based party and radio show pushing the boundaries of electronic music whilst spreading joy across platforms. His emotive yet energetic sounds harness our ears, bodies and souls leaving us in a psychedelic realm. Charles has incredible power on and off the dance floor, promoting a more inclusive and innovative community. 

1. How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?
I’ve been running events under Unbound Events since 2017, with it first starting as an outlet to pour my energies into after going through a really deep and dark depressive period. I initially didn’t have any plans to DJ, but it quickly became clear that there was a specific emotional strain of dark, tribalistic but varied and boundary-less sound that I wanted to push, so I taught myself to DJ a few months after first starting.

My first gig was at the 2nd ever Unbound in February 2018 then things have just escalated from there. I had a year where I solidly dabbled in Ableton as a way to further channel my sadboi energy into music, but I got to a point where I was too busy to keep it going. Maybe some point in future…

2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?

A real core memory for me was seeing Ben Howard at Shepherd’s Bush Empire around a decade ago when I was at uni. Despite being a moderately sized venue, he still managed to make it feel intimate and I distinctly remember the crowd experiencing the show in hushed awe during a few songs, without anyone making a peep.

More recently, I went down to Iklectic for the first time and saw Ulla perform live. She’s one of my favourite ambient artists ever and it was beautiful seeing everyone engage deeply with it, either sprawled out on the floor, seated with eyes closed or watching attentively.

3. Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert in the industry?

Ha, I’m pretty extroverted by nature but defs have introvert tendencies and need plenty of alone time to recharge. I lowkey find it pretty exhausting always being ‘on’, especially when in club spaces where I go to in order to unwind and *not* talk about or think about music industry stuff. 

Pretty interesting observation is how the industry favours those with more extroverted personalities, especially with the way social media and rampant self-promotion fits in with things. I got into all this for v nerdy introspective reasons and have been basically just creating for myself, so it’s been an adjustment getting used to navigating so many people.

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?

Literally impossible to choose just one track lol. One that I’ve endlessly played a lot over the past year and a bit, though, is ‘Summer’ by Pub - it’s 16 mins of bliss that simultaneously feels like an eternity and leaves you wanting more. Truly one of the greatest dub-techno influenced tracks of all time and one that never gets old.

What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? Do you have any special remedies/ mental/physical prep/ places to go to? :)

I try (and usually fail) to prepare quite rigorously for gigs, planning out a rough narrative I’d like to paint but leaving enough space for spontaneity and changes in vibe based on the crowd. In reality, I’m usually prepping until the v last minute before the gig and then any vague plan usually goes straight out the window within the first few tunes! :’)

On the rare occasions when I’m not insanely pressed for time (the joys of having a busy full time job, woo), I like to meditate and stretch ahead of a set, setting intentions for the set and making sure I feel fully connected to my body so I can better connect with the energy of the crowd. I’ve also recently started listening to non-dance music to cleanse my ears before playing - shoutout to FKA Twigs and shoegaze music.

CoziMix 07 : Dj Winggold

America's wackiest rave music record label Sorry Records is back for their monthly residency with a special b2b from label founder Nick Boyd and dear friend/consumate party rocker fleet.dreams (PPU, Unknown To The Unknown).

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Sorry Records with fleet.dreams b2b Nick Boyd @ The Lot Radio 08-04-2023

A SOUND PLACE: New Mombasa with Boo Lean b2b RMZI @ The Lot Radio 08-13-2023

LOIF 29.8.23

Lift yourself with music magic

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Baby Leo b2b Akanbi @ The Lot Radio 09-09-2023

Hailing from Bristol and currently based in Berlin, Low End Activist is a master in cold cuts of mutant grime and dubby UK rave pressure. Not only are his recent releases 'Gossip Is The Devil's Radio EP' on LA's ESP Institute and his remix for Pushlock's 'Purple Leaf' a must-have – these are also prime examples that showcases the capability of the producer. 

In this instalment for the Rhythmic Culture Podcast, LEA's mix is marked by tough energy excellent selections spanning multiple genres. It's yours now to put on repeat.

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RC:129 Low End Activist

A little bit sweet, a little bit sad, a little bit silly - Lupini keeps it (mainly) horizontal with a mix of dubwise sounds, psychedelic rock, synth-pop and new wave. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/lupini/episodes/lupini-4th-october-2023

Lupini 041023

NTS Radio - Cong Burn - 15th December 2023

Wassup Mami - Justin & Leo

Vitinho - Nós Vareta (DAVZ & ROBZ Remix)

DOWNLOAD: https://www.beatport.com/release/sweepa-ep/5315122?a_aid=68d29d6da1bf7