idm, classics and more pt.1

After sprouting with a trip to the Amazon on the Full Flower Moon, the Future Sound Of Nature spreads more branches with, Soul Clap’s EcoSystems Mixtape on the Summer Solstice. The veteran DJs have a long history of conceptual mixes (DJ Kicks, fabric, RA, watergate) and have spent over a decade supporting climate action in the music industry. The extended mix brings nature in as a musical collaborator by collaging field recordings, sound habitats and nature songs (content, title or lyrics). Spread over four musical habitats, each intertwined by field recordings and original ambient interludes, EcoSystemS is a unique take on nature music–weaving together a diverse range of electronic genres, for the body, mind and spirit–to align the nervous system as only nature can.

Fueled by the fire of the sun, the first habitat brings house music energy into the Ecosystem, fueling photosynthesis and building up plant tissue. Then, as a quiet storm descends, the second habitat (23:10) is bathed in the depth of the water cycle. This habitat is home to animals like birds and insects that play an important role in the movement of matter and energy through the system, feeding on plants and on one another. Breaking down dead organic matter, the third habitat (41:16) decomposes into a mystical musical moment of rebirth. While the final habitat  (1:13:41) journeys through the jungle to complete the cycle, releasing carbon back to the atmosphere and facilitating nutrient cycling by converting nutrients stored in dead biomass back to a form that can be readily used by plants and microbes.

FSON02: EcoSystemS by Soul Clap

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A 4.5-hour ride recorded live in Ibiza, starting slow and easy as the sun dips, then drifting into deeper grooves as night takes over. Expect a bit of everything — Balearic, dubby bits, global rhythms, cosmic synths, and whatever else felt right in the moment.

A Phat Phil Cooper Sunset Mix [Ibiza, May 2025]

Step into the sounds of summer with this recording from Mostwanted & Santacreu’s first-ever poolside takeover at the legendary Pikes Ibiza — a sun-soaked session that set the tone for the season.

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OpenLab Live From Pikes 01/05/25 [with Mostwanted & Santacreu]

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It’s time for more global grooves from around the world with Dicky Trisco’s International Sounds radio show here on OpenLab. This month’s guest mix is by the marvellous `Bernardo Pinheiro from Brazil. Expect forward-looking dance music from just about everywhere and only good vibes. Let’s vamos!

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International Sounds 19 - Dicky Trisco [with Bernardo Pinheiro]

Episode 132 takes us on a wide journey of classics, balearic, house and electronic music with Dana Bergquist! Enjoy!!!

A basement, a red light & a feeling!

#132 Dana

Summer Breeze a spontaneous Sunday afternoon mix featuring Music by:

@openbarmusic @theshelterny/ @tony_humphries/ @jovonn_official/ @amflowmusic/
@joeclaussellsplaygroundd/ @guakacvo/ @kaialce/ @karizma_kaytronik_official/
@djfrankiefeliciano/ @deonjamar/ @tallblackguyproductions/

And many others, grab it while it’s here!

Summer Breeze

It was a very special warm night in Ibiza when we hosted OpenLab x Pikes Presents at 528 Ibiza

Ron Trent had just left an ecstatic crowd applauding in the amphitheatre so no pressure for Ralph Lawson opening up the club inside straight after!

Being a radio station we always like to record and stream when possible so the recorder was firmly in place to capture RL Live at 528 for the first ever time.

OpenLab x Pikes Presents - Ralph Lawson Live at 528 Ibiza

2 hours of House and Techno recorded on the new moon

Garth - Filthy Haus Mixtape July 24 2025

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Rollover Hangover on Openlab Radio Ibiza glides through a lush soundscape of soul-soothing rhythms, sunrise melodies, and Balearic daydreams. This episode features GIVE LOVE’s feel-good opener, the cosmic textures of E Ruscha V, and the mystical vibes of Sewell & The
Gong. Alex Kassian lifts spirits with his euphoric “Body Singer,” while Gianmaria Gamberini closes the journey on a romantic note. From DJ Koze & José González to a Gerd Janson rework of Lorenzo Morresi, tune in and let your hangover melt away in style.

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Rollover Hangover 17 - Rocco Fusco

Did a mix of some favourites of mine from this spring and summer. A bit of sloppy mixing here and there, but hey, it kind of makes it more real, doesn't it :)
Enjoy!

Dana Bergquist - Summer '25

Another visitor makes his way down the iron staircase to the 2Sox basement HQ, this time in the form of one of Glasgow's most trusted selectors, Laurence Hughes.

He and fellow house (and techno, and electro) expert Tom Churchill have been busy recently making very fine tunes together as The Nuclear Family - https://soundcloud.com/the_nuclear_family. Their self released 12"s are two of 2Sox' absolute favourite belter records of the last year. Be sure to check them out. Laurence's production credits go back as far as 2002, under the Elijah moniker on Jason Brunton's Iridite label. Tom founded the Headspace and Emoticon labels, which produced many a stellar release by himself and the likes of Dan Curtin, Future Beat Alliance and Marco Bernardi.

Laurence has been a resident at many a club night in Glasgow over the years, including the legendary Traxx night alongside our previous DTS guest Jamie Thomson. He takes massive pleasure in discovering, playing and discussing electronic music new and old. You'll normally have a screed of mental notes after hearing a set, and this mix will be no exception. It's also worth noting that he will teach you a thing or two about, and whip your arse at, table tennis.

Check https://soundcloud.com/the_nuclear_family/sets/tnf002-come-dine-with-us-clips

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Out now on 2Sox: Debukas - Dream Travel EP (2SOX002)
soundcloud.com/2soxrecs/sets/debukas-dream-travel-ep-2sox002

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Down The Stairs Mix Series 004 - The Nuclear Family

Playlist:

01.	Deepart – questions
02.	Aardvarck – doeda
03.	Future Beat Alliance – eon link 500
04.	Nubian Mindz – Aqua Mindstate
05.	Strand – MF-2D
06.	Nubian Mindz – Typewriter
07.	CiM – Nissan
08.	Norken – Fern
09.	Newworldromantic - Iniquities Den
10.	Plasm Nesonic – The Futility of Time

#053 - A Tribute To Delsin Records - mixed by Christian Strobel

A follow-up to December's selection of mid-90s Detroit-influenced UK techno, this time featuring some US producers in the form of Carl Craig, Kenny Larkin and Abacus alongside the likes of As One, Stasis and Black Dog. Deep and timeless music for heads and feet.

NB: As before, these are all recorded from well-worn vinyl, so apologies for the occasional snap, crackle and pop.

As One - Shambala (Buzz, 1993)
Stasis - So-lar (Time Is Right, 1993)
Psyche - Elements (Planet E, 1989)
Abacus - Relics (Prescription, 1994)
Kenny Larkin - Butterflies (R&S, 1995)
Repeat - Lilt-A (A13, 1995)
Nuron - Eau Rouge (Likemind, 1996)
La Synthesis - Agraphobia (Plink Plonk, 1994)
Black Dog Productions (Atypic) - Otaku (Rising High, 1992)

Golden Era Techno Part 2

Another selection of mainly UK techno from the early to mid-90s. On this one there's a slightly more uptempo/dancefloor feel (in the middle section at least), with some deep grooves from the Pure Plastic/Plaid family, LFO's Mark Bell in his Clark guise, a soulful techno masterpiece from Inertia (aka A Guy Called Gerald), and a raw heater from Neuropolitique on Irdial. Recorded from vinyl once again with authentic grit.

Luke Slater’s 7th Plain - Time Melts (GPR, 1994)
Mark Broom & Dave Hill - Weather (Pure Plastic, 1995)
Neuropolitiue - Fusion-Neu (Irdial Discs, 1992)
Ismistik - Flowcharts Remade (Djax-Up-Beats, 1995)
Inertia - Nowhere to Run (Retroactive, 1990) 
Eco Tourist - Downtown Chic (Rewired, 1995)
Ed Handley - Nine Open (Pure Plastic, 1995)
Clark - Christo (Planet E, 1995) 
Balil - Rosery Pilots (Rising High, 1993)
Russ Gabriel - Airborne  (Input Neuron Musique, 1995)

Golden Era Techno Part 3

Tom Churchill provides the 3rd guest mix.

Tom emerged in 1996 via his own label, Headspace Recordings, which went on to feature several of his productions as well as releases from Dan Curtin, Derek Carr & Sean Deason, among others. Together with sister label, Emoticon, Headspace established itself as an eminent UK label, and their releases are still sought after to this day.

Both labels ceased trading in 2006, and after a break from music production, Tom finally returned and has recently been releasing as part of a duo - The Nuclear Family.

Check the links below for new music, and be sure to listen to his recent stand-out trio of 'Golden Era Techno' mixes.

@tomchurchill @the_nuclear_family
Tom's blog: https://nothinbutmagic.com

#053 - A Tribute To Delsin Records - mixed by Christian Strobel

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