Festimi Podcast 69 - Asphalt DJ

There's a significant chance you've come across the name Asphalt DJ, also known as Doron Retig, recently. The Berlin-based DJ and producer has been riding an unstoppable wave since the release of his first EP 'Now & Zen' in 2022, in collaboration with his close friend Gzardin. In less than a year, he has released music on Oddysee, Gestalt, Tofistock, One Eye Witness, and has upcoming releases scheduled on Glow Mid and Haŵs. 

He grew up being surrounded by psychedelic music stemming from the late 80’s and 90’s. Whether he found himself listening to rock, pop, experimental music, house, techno or 90's trance; the use of psychedelic sounds is prevelant in his musical journey, and its influence on Doron is evident in his productions and sets.

The mix is a one-hour-long locked groove, consisting of thumping and hypnotising bass lines, combined with uplifting melodies and deep strings that reach to your core. It allows you to soothe out while simultaneously keeping you in an unpropelled dance zone. It's a high-energy house train that smoothly rides through UK and US house, 90s Detroit influences, and some of his unreleased tracks that showcase his signature house sound, shaped by his roots. Hand in your ticket and hold tight!

Festimi Podcast 69 - Asphalt DJ

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ᴀ ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʀᴀɴꜱᴍɪꜱꜱɪᴏɴꜱ ᴀᴛᴛᴇᴍᴘᴛɪɴɢ ᴛᴏ ᴅɪꜱꜱᴇᴄᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴇᴄɪᴘʜᴇʀ ᴄᴇʟᴇꜱᴛɪᴀʟ ᴄᴏᴅᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ꜰᴜʀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴛᴀɴᴅ ᴏᴜʀ ᴀɴᴄᴇꜱᴛʀʏ ᴀɴᴅ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ…

It’s been a while since we have added to our monthly examination series, and not a lot of people know that a month in the liquid realm is as long or short as your mind’s imagining. It’s true, just look inside yourself bbz. You know it feels right.

In this rotation we are treated to a blessed gift beyond comprehension. A spirit that was brought into our knowing through their recent offering ‘Aquazul’ on Dream Software. Wigs has encapsulated what it feels like to enter the dream theater, pure downtempo & balearic indulgence that will satisfy the soul and allow it to float 4eva. We thank Wigs infinitely for this gift.
Elevate, resonate & perforate into paradise…

Examination by @will-ortizz
World Build by @dariuszoltan

EXAMINING THE GOD HEAD ｡ Wigs °

We are proud to release our first podcast on Soundcloud, a recording of an improvised set played at a private after-party last June. We were lucky enough to broadcast this set at the beginning of July on Slim Radio from Amsterdam.

This set perfectly reflects our artistic direction and the atmosphere we want to recreate at our events. 🌀

Cruise Control @ Slim Radio ‘High Energy, Low Hips’

hailing from the mysterious scenery of wales, @tywi puts a spell on us with this club-ready mix, diving deep into the prog and tech gems you can find in his fairly large record collection. being the one of the visionary forces of iconic @hawsmusic and the new @strutwink label, he for sure knows how to enchant his listeners.

trip to phantasy #4 TYWI

"Thank you so much for having me, I’m glad to join this mix series. Also in love with the artworks! I think it fits for a flirty and sexy time with your crush, to sweat at the gym or to stroll alone in nature."

We catch up with Blu:sh, the new side quest (main quest?) of the renowned @benoitb - French producer, DJ and label owner of @banlieuerecords -  esteemed for their left-field electronica productions that tinge on the verge of Balearic trance. Now back with a new name, and a new sound.

Full interview here >>> www.hueandsaturation.net/blog/blush 🌹

Hue & Saturation Mix #073: Blu:sh

@bliss_inc live from our event at ARGEkultur Salzburg on May 11, 2024.

Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/9kEjeTInWeg

Artist Bio:
Nodding to genre-melted decades of the past Bliss Inc. is the manifestation of a sonic ritual intent on guiding us through the internal journey towards self- discovery. Releases on Magicwire & Radiant Records have been heard in clubs and mixes across the world finding its way into the hearts of music lovers who longed for the art of progression back in its purest form.

https://www.instagram.com/blisssinc

Bliss Inc. @ ARGEkultur (11.05.24)

For Weeeirdos Mix 15 - We have Maruwa <3 @maruwa1

Maruwa channels forceful energy, effortlessly blending trance, progressive house and techno in her own productions and on dance-floors worldwide. Her signature sound combines the nostalgic elements of the '90s and early 2000s, enriched with a modern twist. Now based in (and inspired by) Frankfurt, she has carved her niche with a number of multifaceted EPs on labels like Steel City Dance Discs and X-Kalay. Her remixes, on both scene veterans like Dusky, Skream, Catz ‘n’ Dogz, and underground artists like Azo, Subsism, Denham Audio and others have found their way into the hearts of ravers around the world. One can catch her delivering a long opening at Robert Johnson or a day-time set at Intercell, igniting vigorous mornings at Panorama Bar, or navigating the deeper nights in Nante’s Macadam.

Her words on the mix below :))) 

"This mix is my experiment with a darker, deeper sound while still keeping the bold, raw energy vibe that resonates with me. I was inspired by early 2000s, when new genres which just appeared still had an underground edge and its groove wasn’t as polished as it became later. Here, you’ll find hypnotic percussion, dark progressive, and distorted electro house synths that hit with a sharp attitude. I wanted to create something that slowly pulls you in, like a night journey you don’t want to return from."

Enjoy the Ride!

weeeirdos 15- maruwa

Next up on the GROOVE Podcast is Maruwa (@maruwa1). Go to bit.ly/MarPod for interview and track list.

GROOVE Podcast 462 – Maruwa

Cuddles with.. @acidheavenn 💌

This mix dives into the deep, dubby, groovy and sensual side of early 2000s house. Expect a warm blend of deep house, tribal-infused rhythms, techy textures and sultry vocals — with tracks from the likes of Nathan Coles, Kubric, Silverlining, Sam Haskin and Nima Gorji.

🐩Be cute, be c**t, clothes off, come cuddle! 💕

Cuddles with.. Acidheaven Nº15

In our era of post-truth & questioned realities, tin foil hatted folk project their insecurities onto the puppet masters, those holding the strings to us all, the endless psy-op at play. For those opting for psychedelic enlightenment over psychological terror, we find solace in the dance, especially when the music is from heads such as Jeku. 

‘Peyote Trance’ follows the Helsinki based artists journey into the “trip”, where mother nature instead pulls the strings. A sound of trance often not followed, continuing the work of forebearers such as eXquisite CORpsE; where the zap of the synapses in the brain connect with the bubble & squeak of electronics. Creating a sound advanced by nature, yet resonating within the concrete walls us ravers know and love. All 4 tracks harness a kinetic energy that nudges you to ascendance, not desperately reaching for it like the heavy handed aesthetics of the genre can. Instead, the heads down motion of the music can take you there, and well, a little bit of Peyote might just help, as mother nature intended.

Production, Mixing: Jeku
Mastering: Marco at Analogcut
Text: Rhys Salt
Graphics: Laurent Wians
Distribution: One Eye Witness