XDB ALL NIGHT LONG @ Club krokant / Alkmaar / 16. April 2022

Ahead of his release on Second Circle as ISOR29, our amigo Tomas (@tomasstation) from Colombia handed over this month's mix and was kind enough to join a chat with us too. Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hola Tomas, can you tell a bit about growing up in Colombia? 

TS: Growing up in Colombia was a real blessing. It has given me not only a special bond with nature and mother earth which I cherish but also an interesting perspective on human life. I was born in Bogotá to a Colombian father and American mother, so I actually grew up in between Colombia and the States (Bogotá and Chicago to be precise). To have this perspective on 2 very different societies and cultures made me aware and open to navigate in between these coexisting worlds and bring them together.. even though I feel like an outsider to both sometimes. There's a beautiful song by Facundo Cabral called ‘’No Soy De Aqui ni Soy de Allá’’ which I feel can explain this feeling.

MFM: What was your first connection with music? At what point and how did you get in touch with (electronic) dance music?

TS: Music has always been a trusted companion. Both my parents are artists and musicians in their own sense but I would say it was mainly my mothers influence that got me hooked on making music, although I must admit it was my father that exorcized the Death Metal phase out of me when I was 13 by forcing me to go with him to an afro colombian pacific music festival in Cali called the Petroneo Alvarez. This was a special moment for me that profoundly affected and changed the way I would listen and feel about music.

MFM: Your music -in a way- sounds very like European dance music from the '90s. Can you explain where this comes from?

TS: Haha.. thanks I guess. For sure there are elements of inspiration from the UK and Europe. Richard H. Kirk changed my life, so did Tako, Ricardo Villalobos, Jonny Rock and many other masters of their craft! I'm grateful that their influence and that of a few others are present in my music and life, although I hope that my sound also comes across as personal and sincere. One of the things I love about music in general is the diversity and humanity in it, innit. Jon Hassell’s concept of the Fourth World for example fascinates me. He uses this philosophy to describe the possibility of music in global terms beyond First World, beyond Third World, beyond High-Tech Art classical, beyond pop.”as an ideal blend of traditional music from around the world with Western forms and modern electronics, forming a kind of contemporary folk music from “unknown and imaginary regions.”Being able to combine and use different styles of music almost as the elements in chemistry to create something new is a fun way to look at it.

MFM: 'Moon Phase Gardening' was very much a “pandemic-project” so to speak. Do you think your next musical output will sound different now that lockdowns seem behind us?

TS: Change is one of the constants of life. The experience of making and now listening to this music has helped me to be mindful of this. I hope to grow and evolve as a human being from every lesson and moment that life gives me.

MFM: What can you tell about the mix? 

TS: For the mix I went for what I was feeling today. 1 hour stream of consciousness, from the heart into the electro latino flavor, that is a mix of latin american sounds with occasional electronics, poems, satire and a splash of humor. Music from Simon Diaz, Dennys Del Rio, Alzheimer, Paul Desenne, Meridian Brothers, Señor Coconut, Abelardo Carbono, Frente Cumbiero, Manteca, Orchestra Moderna Soledad, Atom ™, Conjunto Miramar and one of the bonus tracks from the Isor29 project which contains vocals from Underground Resistance’s transition, one of my favorite mantras.

MFM Mix 040: ISOR29

Studio recording of my set at Freerotation 2022. In eternal memory of my Dad who sadly passed away this year, who was a key figure in the formation of the Freerotation family.

All my own productions, mostly unreleased, including some unreleased SoulStateJazz tracks; feat Mark Hand (Keys), Michiel Renger (Sax), Vicky Flint (Trumpet & Flute) & Dave Ellson (Perc & FX).

Tom Ellis - Freerotation 2022

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You know the saying. The cream rises to the top? There are some key members of the Dj and collector community that get recognized more and more as time goes on. Not only for their knowledge about electronic music and their taste in tunes but also their no-frills attitude and focus on DJing as a whole. Estimulo is one of those handful. A former member of the futura event agency and DJ crew from Berlin with a desire to also release music as a label owner with Mixomat Recordings. Heavily passionate about radio since a being young child has led to many variations of shows dedicated to the music he supports and follows. Most recently, a weekly Radio Show (EstimuloShow @ mixomat.org since 2007, also on Cashmere Radio since 2017) kept him busy. Having played many key clubs throughout Europe while sharing the nightly bills with a who's who's list of some of the best underground names in house and techno isn't a surprise. As a DJ, Estimulo is more in tune with the deeper and soulful side of things. He approaches mixing uniquely with no pre-planned mixes favoring an expression of honesty and desire to play what he wants versus a goal of perfect but often stale mixing. Lately, he has taken to many streaming platforms DJing live with other hardcore music aficionados in marathon long mixing sessions. To say Estimulo contributes to every facet of the electronic music community would be an understatement. Search out some recent interviews with him to get more in depth with his extensive background and future plans. With some 30 years' worth of experience, knee deep into the sound of the underground, you can expect his selections to impress even the die-hards. We are pleased to present a 2 part mix for the latest Chubby podcast with Estimulo on the wheels of steel.

Chubby! Podcast100 - Estimulo (Pt.2)

Hizou Podcast 19 by Jayson Wynters at ION festival 2022.

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Hizou Podcast 19 # Jayson Wynters

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Estimulo (0 - 0:30)
1. Tom Churchill - First Principles (Inndeep 001 Promo)
2. Kawaii San - Whats Your Problem (PARANG009 Promo)
3. DJ Perception - Journey To The Star (	Timehri Promo)
4. Taslo Valve - Resume
5. Estimulo Edit of an old UK Acid House record
Hugie (0:30 - end)

EstimuloShow w/ Hugie & Estimulo (Cashmere Radio Episode #58 20.10.22)

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Lil rough on the edges, but that's about my take on love in general..

All vinyl
90´s H o u s e
Technics turntables & Rotary mixer.

2022 // peace
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Heavily influenced by jazz, funk and hip hop, Finnish underground production powerhouse Trevor Deep Jr. is Finland's number one purveyor of water-proof deep dance grooves. With a true love for analogue synthesis and a knack for hypnotic loops, Trevor blends classic Chicago house, Detroit techno soul,  the underground sounds of NYC and the moody soundscapes of his hometown sauced with hypnosis from the motherland in his sets and productions. Thus far, Trevor Deep Jr. has releases on labels such as Amsterdam’s Delsin, Berlin’s Nsyde and his own HPTY imprint under his belt. Safe to say, the man is on a mission: house music everyday, all day.

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