New Wave Podcast 035: DAWL

We recently caught up with Darren for the first ever written interview on New Wave. 

Q)Starting back at your roots, could you tell us a little bit about some of your earliest musical memories? Are you from Essex originally?  

A) Yes I was born in Barking then moved to Basildon in Essex when I was very young, i was an 80s kid and Hip Hop and Electro was the new big thing, I got into breakdancing and graffiti, the Street Sounds Electro series was basically the sound track for those early years. Breakdancing for me was short lived but the music and graffiti stayed with me. I suppose the first real musical experience would be when I started to go to raves my first was a big outdoor rave in Essex called Raindance(Jenkins Lane) back in 1991 I was only 16 at the time so it was quite an eye opener.

Q)Were there any people or parties you were attending in particular that helped you delve into DJing and producing?

A)Not really no, I started collecting records in 1988 and got my first set of decks when I was 14 back in 1989. This was about 2 years before I had even been to a rave or club I was always into the music more than the party scene itself, saying that though I did go to a few raves back then and they were 
amazing but I was not a big raver. I was originally influenced by the Hip Hop DJs as a young teenager, I just thought it was the coolest.

Q)You have self-released a lot of old school/hardcore sets from the 90s. Can you discuss what the sound means to you? Did you release those for purely nostalgic purposes or do you still play those kind of tracks in your sets today?

A) Nostalgia is a small part of it but the main reason is that I still love that music as much as I did back then. Basically I do those mixes for myself to listen to but I like to share them on Soundcloud for anyone that wants to have a listen. I have created two playlists 1988-1991 and 1992-1993 and I will 
keep recording more and adding to the lists. I've been collecting rave music more or less from the start of it and I have a large collection of old school records and I'm still buying to this day filling in the gaps. All the podcasts and radio appearances I have done over the last few years have been all 
new music mixes, a lot of the new stuff I play does sound like its from back in the day there’s quite a few producers out there making some great old school sounding Electro, Techno, breakbeat and Jungle I love it and I am always keeping an eye on the new releases on a daily basis to grab them as they come out, as I noticed a lot of the old school sounding stuff can sell out really quick if you sleep on it you can miss out and end up at the mercy of the scalpers on Discogs.

Q) Could you discuss how you got into production and when did you fully settle into the electro sound as a producer? How do you try be creative and make your music stand out?

A)  I started producing about ten years ago before that I had no real interest in making music really I was happy just Djing, playing and collecting records. I suppose what started it for me was when I started recording my mixes to my computer rather than tape. I started playing about with the editing tools on Goldwave and Audacity which lead to making little re edits just for fun. I later got a Mac which had Garageband built in, I had a play around with that and then I was hooked I then upgraded to Logic Pro things really took off after that. I don’t think that I try to make my music stand out, its more that I try to make the kind of music that I would want to find in a record shop, my music 
is very self indulgent I love mixing Techno and Electro with Breakbeats. I think what I make is a mixture of Techno, Electro, Acid House, Breakbeat, Hardcore with a little bit Hip Hop woven in to it and maybe Jungle at a push, I suppose its basically Freestyle.

New Wave Podcast 035: DAWL

art:cast °130 | Nicolas Duque

Nicolas Duque is a relative newcomer to the scene with only a couple of releases under his belt. However, he managed to develop a recognizable and distinct sound influenced by hazy 90s House Music and UK Garage that is deep and quirky at the same time. So far the Colombian-based artist released music on renowned British labels like Lobster Theremin, Dansu Discs or Nuances de Nuit as well as a release on Magic Carpet and has some new stuff already lined up for this year. Shortly after returning from the a short trip to the sea the artist sat down with Torture the Artist reflecting on his production process his EDM and Tech House past and pondered about possible pandemic influences on the scene as well as him as an artist. Ultimately Nicolas has mixed and compiled the latest art:cast, which pretty much sums up the artist’s current musical being.

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art:cast #130 by Nicolas Duque

Interview

art:cast °130 | Nicolas Duque

Explorando la escena nacional nos encontramos con JBrock, Dj y selector radicado en Bogotá. 

Amante de los sonidos oldchool representados en el house, el electro y el acid, busca en sus selecciones fusionar estos estilos de manera armónica. En esta ocasión nos presenta una selección fiel a su estilo, atmosferas profundas, bajos pronunciados y ritmos quebrados que nos llevan a navegar por diversos paisajes sonoros.

Esperamos que disfruten su sesión tanto como nosotros!

Esto es RS022 seleccionado y mezclado por @jbrockcastillo

Ritmo Selecto 022 - Jbrock

Flow w/ Lucy B feat. Kithers - 12.06.22

Local legend Chris Cashmere stops by for a mix - Enjoy an hour of expertly mixed techno and tech house records from one of our city’s finest. Thanks Chris!

U//D Mix: Cash

A guest mix from Tania for this months Common Ground. Tune in for an hour of breaks and garage.

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Common Ground w/ Tania - September 2022

LIFE NOTES presents Global TRANSMISSONS VOL1.... the first Life Notes compilation featuring long time musical family members and more recent connections as always sharing a meaningful vision, passion and mindset about electronic deep house/techno music and respect to the roots. An electic selection of 10 tracks. 10 moods, grooves and musical expressions from different places on the planet. Music to chill, dance, think, move to and tools for dj's to mix to, hopefully with a timeless feel.

Release date : December 2022
Available exclusively on Bandcamp ! Digital only.
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1. Taelue - Origins
2. Laak - Surrender
3. Gregor Yan - Ninth wave
4. Satore - Autumn Nights
5. Jayson Wynters - Manufactured Reality
6. The Mechanical Man - Supercluster
7. Life Recorder - Phase Control
8. Miruga - The Light
9. City 2 City - Motor City
10. ReKab - Collecting Thoughts

Thanks for the love & support.

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Life Notes Compilation 01

PREMIERE: Jayson Wynters - Manufactured Reality [Life Notes Recordings]

@whambolam
INTERVIEW: https://www.deeprhythms.com/guest_mixes/120_bolam_for_deeprhythms.php
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Bolam, an alias of Jack Hardie, has been on people's radar for the past few years. He's gained quite a reputation in a relatively short time with his bass heavy infectious productions on Space Dust and Breaks 'N' Pieces and there's no holding him back now. 2023 looks very bright for Bolam indeed!

He's also a bloody brilliant DJ with a keen ear for the old and the new. Let's dive in and try to get to know Jack a little better.

"Can you tell us a little bit about the mix?
It’s a very good showcase of my sound as a DJ. A mix of minimal, trance, techno, tribal and deep stuff. Juggling euphoria, darkness, power and fun with a constant groove throughout. Really pleased with how it turned out. Thanks so much for having me!"

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Flowjob - They Are Not Alone
Arkajo - Earth (Ebende Remix)
Per Hammar - Zip
General Ludd - Burning Mack
Joe Highet AKA eosap- The Haar
P-Woland - Secrets
Eversines - Estrange
Martinez - Wooden Box
Volldampf - Smokers’ Rhythm
Collins & Behnam - Spanker
Pratap & Lumor - Sektor
Jon Jones - Gateway (Sunrise Mix)
DJ Theo, Diego - Fuhrer
Solar Suite - ID
Ogtrues - Would You?
Lisene - Out Of The Loop
Maara - Rude, Crude & Out Of Control
Mhonolink - Evil Steam B2
Buen Clima - Bau House
Richard Brown - Catstretcher
Perversion Of Innocence - Lovely

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Guest mix #120 || Bolam for Deeprhythms

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@myles-mac closing out our first Melbourne Deepcast party live from OHM in September (w/ DJ Python, Mosam Howieson & Andy Garvey). Tracks in the mix from FSOM, Roza Terenzi, Johanna Knutsson, Shanti Celeste, D Base, Ebi, Bushwacka! and K-Hand.

Melbourne Deepcast live at OHM

MDC x OHM Berlin 13-09-18 – Myles Mac

Episode002.5

Torture the Artist - your source for contemporary electronic music

Torture the Artist is a webzine, or a magazine made for the internet, geared towards those with a passion for contemporary electronic music, with subgenres including Techno, Tech House, Deep House and Eletronica, as well as a small amount of Indie and Alternative. Founded in 2014 by Holger Breuer, a German native and lover of the arts, Torture the Artist now consists of five team members from all around the world.

In addition to publishing interviews, music reviews, DJ charts and track premieres, the webzine hosts out a  podcast series called 'art:casts'. This medium gives DJs and producers the artistic freedom to highlight their different musical styles while not being restricted by factors such as setting, and connecting them to a wider audience. 

Being in its ninth year, Torture the Artist has gained a strong and active online support group, including music enthusiasts to label managers and artists themselves, creating a cohesive community with music as their bond.

art:cast °130 | Nicolas Duque

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