PST1 the initial offering from PST records is an EP from Project Sandro, the duo of Tony Yzarnotegui (Tony Watson) and Anthony Puglisi (Rollmottle). The EP is a culmination of years of work by the duo, both individually and collectively, and it also comes at a time when the two are expanding both their production work and live performances.

PST1 begins with "Tears" an ambitious composition, clocking in at ten minutes plus. It begins with a stately, romantic rhythm that calls to mind Talk Talk, or Simple Minds. The pace is slower, more contemplative -- the mood is twilight in some future dystopia, there is a haze, the beat pics up, there are fragments of sampled vocals, the pace breaks down to a guitar rhythm and some new synth washes. You are on the road alone and the terrain is changing, a guitar lead announces your arrival, transformation has occurred.

"Brand New Day" opens with staggered percussion and keys. The synth lines soar but with a calm reserve. The song carves out space as it progresses, with tone and syncopation driving the journey. These are songs with a directed ambience. The narrative is open ended, but the feeling of a particular place is clear.

The third track on the EP is a remix of Elegant Borzoi's "Lawnmower Woman" on Adult Contemporary. Although it's a remix, the vibe of the song fits seamlessly in with Project Sandro's original work. The same sense of space, the same ennui, futuristic and melancholy haunts the work.

The crepuscular and nocturnal tone of the EP receives a reprieve on the fourth track --contrary to its title, "Desperate Hours" has an ebullience and bounce. The bassline, minimal percussion, and playful keys create a sun dappled feel.

"Mental Mother" can sound like the title to a gothic themed short story or Black Mirror episode, but the song itself has utopian strains.
The synth progressions are uplifting, there is a feeling of assurance and warmth. The mind's work conjures a nurturing mother, a better day, a sustaining world.
With every track on the EP, Project Sandro articulates cinematic and lush environs. With restraint and elegance the songs build soundscapes that give the listener room to engage with a range of emotions from the dark and foreboding to the light of some resolved clarity. Project Sandro does this at their own pace: nothing feels forced or contrived, there are no sleights of hand or overt manipulations.

Like all good art the songs have faith in their intent. The listener is offered a sense of place that they can inhabit, the specifics provided by our subjectivity, the songs rhythms carrying us to our destinations. Project Sandro's first EP is an assured offering and sets the standard for what hopefully will be a prolific oeuvre.

Tears

For Episode 04 of the Balearic London mix series we've invited the wonderful Piers Harrison. An exceptional DJ, Mysticisms label head, edits expert, an occasional writer for Test Pressing, and big time dub and balearic enthusiast. Most importantly, someone we have huge amounts of respect for, and whose selections we are massive fans of.

Dive into this beautiful mix which we've personally listened to many times already before finally putting it out. It's a true beaut. If you want to hear more from Piers, then we recommend the recording of his 6.5 hour long b2b with Brian Not Brian at Giant Steps which was released on the legendary Trushmix.

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Balearic London Episode 04: Piers Harrison

O napolitano Obbi do Soul express preparou um mix com beats saborosos,  aproveite!

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Neapolitan Obbi from Soul express prepared a mix with tasty beats, enjoy!

Obbi  (Soul Express) - Alter Disco Podcast 181

Mix of the Week #608 is "Black Lung Mix" by The Nightlark
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With an edit on Isle Of Jura this month and a background of mixes for labels like Ransom Note and Bordello A Parigi, The Nightlark is also the mind behind the Edinburgh club night Pure Mana. This strictly vinyl mix is a blend of travel finds and influences from the 90s NYC megamix style, featuring a special recorded section by Scottish DJ Nina Stanger.

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Mix of the Week #608: The Nightlark - Black Lung Mix

One of the best things about organising parties is looking and listening back to the moments and music shared. Sometimes the stars align and everything goes well with recording those moments, but most of the times it doesn't. :D

After our party with Good Block there was a week where this recording was playing on repeat. It was just so good. So we wanted to share it with you, despite the sound being a bit rough around the edges starting around 1h. So here it is, 2 out of 4h of what some say was the most fun mix in Orbita history. 

Thanks Good Block, u r our #1s!

Live from Orbita - 002 - Good Block

Summoning the spirit of sonic purification…

Coyote Dub Cleanse 2 Mix

Mix of the Week #609 is "Lost at Pausenraum" by DJ BIRCH
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Pausenraum = PR = Break Room:
The concept is sweet n’ simple — we keepin it mellow, musically and mentally. Just chill and calm 🦉

🦦 PR rule: On Chill

If someone breaks the rule, they get a 🟨 or 🟥 card — and yeah, y’all can hand those out during Pausenraum Sessions or online in the comments.
Doze off? That’s a 🟩 card, bebe 🦭

So yeah fam, it’s gonna be soft, cozy, and straight-up comfy. Pull up in your chill fits — joggers, PJs, bathrobe, whatever feels right. Bring your fav pillow or lil’ cuddle buddy if you like 🦥

Can’t wait to vibe with y’all xoxoo 🐨


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Mix of the Week #609: DJ BIRCH - Lost at Pausenraum

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DREAM ON with Lloyd @ The Lot Radio 11-04-2025

Long time Dream Chimney contributor, DJ, Producer Dennis Kane is facing eviction and looking for support. https://gofund.me/7db0132b

We are hosting the original Disques Town podcast episodes and making them available to stream/download. Please consider donating to help Dennis. At the moment Dennis finds himself in a serious financial jam, and we are raising funds to help he and Roan stay in their home of 31 years.

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Originally Recorded  May  24, 2013

Londoner Cazbee was part of the first generation of UK graffiti writers in the 1980's. A DJ and collector for nearly 30 years, he guested at legendary UK raves, Sunrise, Energy and Biology back in the heyday of acid house. He now releases edits alongside Richard Sen on their Mixed Blood Cuts label focusing on the leftfield sound of early house, disco, newave, african and rock. The Cazman features all of the above in his DJ sets and continues digging on his motorbike daily, look for new Mixed Blood edits, peep his great wall pieces, and hopefully catch him playing at one of his DL basement jams. In a world of hype, Caz keeps it quiet on the set, it is refreshing to meet someone who is NOT about self promotion.....

You can catch Caz the sureshot here: https://soundcloud.com/cazbee-mixed-blood-cuts and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26677295@N06/


DJ Garth is a pioneering house music DJ, Grayhound recordings honcho, and one of the members of The Wicked crew, (along with DJ's Jeno, Thomas Bullock, and Markie), credited with revolutionizing dance music in San Francisco. (and subsequently taking the act and Turbo sound on the road in a 1947 Greyhound bus) In 1998 Garth founded Grayhound recordings. Grayhound became the home label for his own projects including singles with Markie and as Rocket with Eric James. The label went on to release 53 singles from California recording artists including DJ Garth & E.T.I., Rocket, Defenders of the Faith, Wicked, Mirror Boys, DJ Harvey, Nectar, Stranger, Rasoul, EBE & Michoacan. Garth has done numerous remixes for the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, The Glimmers, Perry Farrell, Faithless, The Units etc.....

Garth and his longtime partner Jeno still do their Back to Back parties, and The Wicked Crew is reuniting this July to celebrate 20+ years, you can also catch Garth worldwide on tour and on the big screen as he has added acting to his palette of artistic endeavors. ( and he is getting gigs!!!) For all things Garth go to: https://www.instagram.com/garthhound/

Disques Town podcast: Episode 19: Cazbee & DJ Garth

I dropped by Grand Cayman's brand new listening bar/record shop to have a dig through their racks and spin some tunes.

Medlar @ Whale Rider Records (Grand Cayman) 6 11 25

Tony Yzarnotegui aka Tony Watson aka Project Sandro aka Mingmad Jimsu aka Nice Dreams. Bookings www.tonywatsonmusic.com