A sublime selection of dancefloor beats and downtempo dubs from around the globe, Mixes + Mavericks features seven remixes by Pitch Black, two live tracks that couldn’t be more different in nature or tempo, one seriously unorthodox situation (an unauthorised remix of a remix) and a track in between states, all highlighting the breadth of the duo’s sonic palette.

Whereas their previous Rarities + Remixes collection was predominantly rooted in New Zealand, Mixes + Mavericks is undoubtedly a more international affair, with all the remixed artists hailing from the northern hemisphere. Many of the connections are the result of the duo’s touring and festival appearances around the globe: they first met Gaudi at a gig in Japan, Animat and Nick Woolfson (Sounds from the Ground) at The Big Chill festival in the UK, while downtemple duo Desert Dwellers were encountered in the Californian underground. 

Other connections were more straightforward: Brighton-based Ink Project (run by Kiwi Jez Lloyd) approached them to remix “The End” and Mexico’s Sudden Reverb was introduced by label-mates Deep Fried Dub. Meanwhile Mike bumped into Radioactive Man’s Keith Tenniswood (of Two Lone Swordsmen fame) while he was getting a 7” record cut. 

Uber-producer/Killing Joke bass player Youth features in two very different ways. First up is Pitch Black’s pulsating dub mix of his collaboration with Italian producer Gaudi, from their Astronaut Alchemists album. Then there is his unsolicited remix of epsilon-blue’s 1999 remix of Speech, over which he added bass, beats and blessings.  This mash-up lurked for years in the archive under the title of Helmsdub, but only as a corrupted mp3 file. Thankfully a little detective work discovered that, much to everyone’s surprise, it had been released as Speechless (Big Circle Flat Pain Remix) on a 2004 CD compilation. A copy was tracked down, the tune was carefully re-mastered and then correctly named.

Mixes + Mavericks also features two very different live offerings: Notting Pill is a dose of atmospheric moodiness from a rare ambient set at Notting Hill Arts Club in London, held to publicise the upcoming showcase of New Zealand music at Fabric in 2003. The banging G202, meanwhile, was captured by Andre Upston at Rippon Festival in Wanaka, NZ at the turn of the millennium, and later broadcast on Radio New Zealand. It was a track that, despite being a staple of the live show for many years, was never finished, and following software updates and data dumps, the only version that exists is this live recording.

It's a Future Dub is a similarly embryonic track – eventually it became It’s the Future Knocking, from the Filtered Senses album, but here it’s a fascinating hybrid caught midway between creation and completion. Many of the elements of its future self are present, but there is a whole lot more going on, making this a fascinating signpost on a possible road-not-taken. 

Beautifully accompanied by Tim Prebble's Cyanotype images, Mixes + Mavericks is a showcase of Pitch Black’s sonic diversity as remixers and maintains the trademark production aesthetic that has won them thousands of fans and filled dancefloors around the globe.

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Youth & Gaudi - The Gods Must Be Crazy (Pitch Black's Hubristic Prayerformance Mix)(preview)

Recorded live at Future Forest 2022, 1:00am - 2:15am Saturday Night on The Nest

Qurse @ Future Forest 2022

As news of a devastating natural disaster spread like wildfire across media outlets and local communities, DJ Scomo leapt into action!

Without hesitation, our hero hastily boarded the first flight for The Town to soak up some vibes and wash his hands of this whole ungodly mess while the sultry summer sun and cool river stream cleansed him of both sin and responsibility.

However, this brief respite was cut short when he was informed of an open slot on the main stage on Friday night, and he couldn't pass up the opportunity to disgrace himself in front of an angry mob and maybe even shake a few hands along the way. 

This recording was obtained by an independent journalist who wished to remain anonymous...

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DJ Scomo's Summer Vacation at The Town 2022

Unreleased gems series. 
celebration 20 years of Timmus music 
free download 
written in 2013
unmastered

Timmus - Soul Chang 2013 unreleased gems/free download

123 - Nassam Estibill (Feb 2023)

I asked ChatGPT to generate me a DJ set list. Here is me mixing it! Check the full video rundown on Youtube : https://youtu.be/xNHbvemQaoo

Get the Ableton Live template here : https://ko-fi.com/s/9f1ab348cd

The prompts : 

Generate me an entire track list for a DJ set. the bpm range is 125 to 131. Start off with bass house. At track 15 move through to garage. At track 20 move through to techno. 25 tracks total.

Generate me a list in the format Artist - Track, and give me a sentence for each track about why it would be good for that slot in the mix.

Generate a table of all these tracks. Include the BPM, the Key, how many bars the intro has, how many bars the outro has, how many bars from the drop until the outro, how many bars the build up has, three words on why it is good to mix, and three words on why it would be difficult to mix.

Skip to areas :

00:00 - Intro and Prompt
01:35 - Preparing the Tracks
02:26 - Mix Starts
04:10 - 1st Mix
06:22 - 2nd Mix
08:21 - 3rd Mix
10:47 - 4th Mix
12:53 - 5th Mix
15:06 - 6th Mix
16:19 - 7th Mix
18:18 - 8th Mix
19:32 - 9th Mix
21:00 - 10th Mix
22:06 - 11th Mix
24:42 - 12th Mix
25:34 - 13th Mix
26:35 - 14th Mix
28:55 - Conclusion and Outro

Tom Cosm b2b ChatGPT (I asked it for the entire set list)

Release date: Oct 6 2023

Over the Moon Music invites you on a transdimensional journey with "A Path Beyond Remixed." This collection features 15 reimagined tracks from Encounters' debut album "A Path Beyond," each meticulously reworked by a constellation of electronic maestros—legends like Kaya Project and Bluetech, rising stars such as Globular and Cosmic Trigger, and new pioneers like Enigmada and Snowdrop. The musical alchemy unfolds within a dreamscape of downtempo electronica, intricately woven with organic instrumentation and potent melodies. Adding a final brushstroke, the album's artwork has been rebirthed by Evan Bluetech, echoing the remix ethos to its visual core.

TRACKLIST:
1.	Beyond (Globular's Full Circle Remix)	
2.	Path (Snowdrop Remix)
3.	Tropical Falls (Kaya Project Remix)
4.	Odds Are (Bluetech Remix)	
5.	Reverie (Wolf Tech Remix)	
6.	Tropical Falls (Cosmic Trigger Remix)	
7.	Path (Dillard Remix)	
8.	Reverie (SineRider Remix)	
9.	Beyond (Enigmada Remix)	
10.	Odds Are (Kuba Remix)
11.	Path (Keerd Remix)	
12.	Beyond (Erothyme Remix)	
13.	Odds Are (Encounters x Enigmada Remix)	
14.	Reverie (Hibernation Remix)	
15.	Tropical Falls (Zelikovich's Sitting in the Rain Remix)

A Path Beyond Remixed

A Path Beyond Remixed (Sampler)

VA_RE Cords proudly presents its latest release: Velvet Haze, a striking new EP from the rising minimal deep tech artist Robsessive. Driven by crisp percussion, hypnotic grooves, and deep, textured atmospheres, Velvet Haze explores the mysterious edge of the underground. The EP features two original tracks, each delivering a distinctive blend of stripped-back minimalism and deep rhythmic flow – a sound that defines Robsessive’s unique sonic identity. Adding an extra dimension to the release is a standout remix by CVO (DE), who reinterprets one of the originals with a more driving, club-oriented energy, perfect for late-night floors. This release marks another strong statement from VA_RE Cords, continuing its mission to push forward-thinking sounds in the minimal deep tech scene.

Velvet Haze

Unknown Origin (Original Mix)

Feel the Brazilian

Baby i ...

Dead Prez - Hip Hop (dense one remix)
Dense One - Seedlings
Dense One - Dub Flies
Dense One - One Infinite
Captain Hook & Freedom Fighters - Marshmallows (Tetrameth Remix) [dense one dubstep bootleg]
5 foot & Dense - The Movement
5 foot & Dense - Credits
5 foot & Dense - Danger Zone
Dense One - Coast II Coast
Dense One - Nerve
Dense One - Mash It Up
Dense One - Revolta
Dense One - Generation Gap
Dense One - All Junglist Massive
Dense One - Ganja Riddim
Dense One - Flabbos
Dense One - Skull Snapper
Dense One - Hoops II
Dense One - Peace Of The Past
Dense One - If Time Only Knew
Dense One - Regulation
Dense One - Welcome To The Jungle

Dense One Live Set @ Dragon Dreaming Festival 2018

From the lush, green embrace of the Dandenong Ranges, emerges Timmus, a sonic architect mapping the uncharted territories of sound. His name, a subtle reversal of "summit," hints at a collective climb, a voyage into the heart of vibration. "Music is the air in every breath," he declares, a testament to a life lived in resonant harmony.

As the owner and director of the Australian label Smash Bang Records, Timmus is a prolific artist with a diverse range of sonic explorations. He crafts and performs under various aliases, each a unique facet of his artistic vision: Sacred Summit, Micro Jaxon, Swingtime Paradigm, and Psymus Drummit. He also lends his rhythmic prowess as the hybrid drummer for The Oddness & Band.

These projects, along with his solo work, showcase his ability to seamlessly blend genres and push the boundaries of sonic exploration.
He is a weaver of sound, a collector of auditory fragments, a builder of sonic sanctuaries. From the tender age of four, nestled in the quiet of rural Victoria, he crafted instruments and captured sonic impressions on cassette. By twelve, he was sculpting sonic landscapes with digital tools, foreshadowing his future as a master of auditory alchemy.

Timmus is a prism, refracting sound into a spectrum of artistic expressions. His DJ sets are not mere performances but immersive journeys, blurring the lines between genres, inviting listeners to transcend the ordinary. He is a sonic archaeologist, unearthing the hidden frequencies of the world. Field recordings, tribal rhythms, minimalist whispers, and sacred harmonies merge into a tapestry of sound. He crafts instruments from the remnants of the everyday, coaxing forgotten melodies from discarded objects. His vision: a "universal gathering of beings and cultures," a symphony of micro-sounds that heal and unite.

In the tranquil haven of Artimmus / Creative Concepts & Studio Recording, nestled amidst the whispering trees of the Dandenong Ranges, Timmus extends his artistry to others. He offers a sanctuary for creative souls, a space where the intangible becomes real. He captures the essence of sound, from the raw energy of a live performance to the subtle nuances of a spoken word. He crafts sonic healing journeys and collaborates with artists to bring their visions to life.

Having released his music on labels across the globe and remixed prominent artists, Timmus has performed at festivals worldwide, his performances leaving trails of sonic stardust.
Timmus invites you to join him on his climb, a journey into the heart of sound, a quest for the peak of sonic consciousness.

Where Sound Lives:
 * Soundcloud:
 https://soundcloud.com/timmus1
 * Sacred Summit: https://soundcloud.com/sacred-summit-946713312
 * Micro Jaxon: https://soundcloud.com/microjaxon
 * Swingtime Paradigm: https://soundcloud.com/swingtime-paradigm
 * To Connect: djtimmus@gmail.com
