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Break Mode Mixes

For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

Welcome, new and old. Old and new. All walks of life. All waking life. All life yet to wake. (Get woke asap btw).

Every now and then something comes along that really hits a nerve, this is in fact one of those nerve-hitters, another beautiful case of 'nailing the brief’. This is a romantic story of a user-submitted piece of art from someone who just gets ‘it’ (define ‘it’ on your own time). I receive a lot of submissions, and I do take time to listen to them all, and it generally pays off because there’s a surprising amount of people that are passionate about the series (it has reached further than I could ever have hoped).

This submission comes from a Naarm local; DJ Upstairs, aka James. I don’t know much about James but god damn I know one thing and that is his impeccable taste in music. James also keeps busy with contributing to an online magazine and radio station called ‘Frockup’ (hot tip/link below) full of fantastically curated sounds and well constructed word pieces.

Shall we talk about the mix? We shall. 184 minutes of pure bliss, transcending every form of audible pleasure, pulling on all threads of the galaxy, knitted together to form your new favourite jumper to keep you warm throughout winter. From start to finish this incredibly eclectic journey keeps you completely enthralled and entertained, three hours has never felt so …….. short. There’s way too many amazing tracks to pin the highlights (except some lost Van Morrison track that instantly transported me back to my childhood / Bless up). You can almost smell the effort that went into this, a labour of love that has really paid off. I’ve listened to it at least once a week, I just came back from a big camping trip in NT and it was the family favourite by a long shot. A perfect soundtrack to a long drive to no particular destination.


Stay up. X

his sounds/stuff >>>>

https://soundcloud.com/upstairsdj

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FHUO # 56 // DJ Upstairs

From Oakland with love comes the 50th submission in the mix series comes by the hand of prolific producer and deejay Space Ghost (@space-ghost-1). Interview (excerpt) down below.

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MFM: Hey Sudi. How's life in California, what's been keeping you busy?

SG: Hey, not much! Just trying to enjoy the summer with friends and get in the studio when I can.

MFM: Looking at your discography it seems that you favor the LP over the EP format, having released well over a dozen albums. How come?

SG: I can’t say that I favor one over the other, just seems that as a musician you strive to write full length LPs. I enjoy LPs for home listening and it feels good to create a nice body of work that flows through a journey. Writing dance singles and eps are trickier for me. It feels harder to write 1-4 really good stand alone songs.

MFM: With such a prolific output, does writing music come easily to you? Can you tell us a bit about how you go about writing and recording, is there a certain flow or method?

SG: Hmm I wouldn’t necessarily say it comes comes easy but I’ve definitely gotten a lot better at getting ideas in my head out into my recordings. It’s still a process of getting into the studio and spending time on it. Sometimes I can spend a whole day or two just spinning my wheels and not being able to get my ideas out. But once I get that perfect dose of creativity and I’m in the right mood, then things can definitely start flowing out. When writing music I often need to start with a very specific idea based on a song I’m listening to at the time. It’s helpful for me to start out with that initial inspiration, whether some chords, style of drums, bassline or a tempo or something. Once I get a few elements working around that idea the song can start to morph and move in any direction, but I really need that specific direction to start. I find that I can often make a rudimentary idea fairly quickly this way and then if it’s inspiring me, I’ll start to try a little bit harder and flush out more of the idea.

MFM: How do you cope with not being inspired or motivated when in the studio?

SG: Honestly it can be a bummer to be in the studio and the ideas aren’t flowing. I’ll just have to step away and do something totally unrelated for a few days.

MFM: Your sound overall has a very soft and melodic touch. The mellow part may be from living close to the Pacific and nature, but where does the melodic part come from? Did you ever learn how to read and play notes?

SG: You know I’m really not sure if I can pinpoint my melodies and where they came from but ya I grew up taking music lessons of all sorts. Piano, drums, guitar, band class, all that stuff. I wasn’t the best at reading music, I learned basic stuff but eventually didn’t progress much farther. Now everything I do is by feel.

MFM: Is there some kind of masterplan for Space Ghost? Like, do you have certain goals to achieve or dreams to chase?

SG: I think my master plan would involve me getting to focus on writing music full time. Honestly I’m not really sure how to get there specifically, seems like everyone gets there on their own path so hopefully mine will end up there as well.

MFM: Tell us about the mix. How did you go about selecting and recording it? Does it have a certain theme or idea to it?

SG: I’ve been wanting to put out a nice lil ambient sort of electronic mix for awhile. Really soft deep introspective vibes. I’ve been holding on to a lot of these tunes for awhile and just listening to my playlist of ambient tunes while traveling or relaxing with friends. After coming back from my NZ/Australian tour, I was ready to play some non dance music for a sec and listen to some other stuff. This mix is just a nice break from DJing a party. I also really want to make an ambient album soon if I have the time, so there are a lot inspirations in this mix.

MFM Mix 050: Space Ghost

The breezy sound of the Canadian Riviera, from Mood Hut's Pender Street Steppers.

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PENDER STREET STEPPERS w/ Break Mode 250723

Break Mode: It is a mix where the tracks aren’t easy to describe but are easy to move to and sound familiar nonetheless. Experimental, dub-inspired psychedelic dance music with a couple of Break Mode productions laced in.

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Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/oniss
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In the sprawling, rain-soaked expanse of Portland, Oregon, Break Mode emerges as a sonic alchemist, illuminating the musical landscape with intricate tapestries of sound that defy conventional boundaries diving deep into the essence of musicality, exploring a spectrum ranging from the hypnotic cadence of dub and trip hop to the enigmatic textures of kraut-rock, left-field disco, and the pulsating beats of electro.

Ceaselessly navigating sonic landscapes Break Mode’s compositions, such as "Wash One" and "Stabs," transcend mere creations, evolving into profound experiences that delve into the core of human emotion. Tracks like "Bob the Dub" and "Banana Cabana," adorned with dreamy sun-soaked saxophone lines, offer listeners a tranquil escape, inviting them to unwind on the beach longside the ocean’s trance-inducing waves.

Break Mode's DJ mixes embark on rhythmic odysseys and mind-bending journeys, meticulously crafted for psychedelic dancefloors. They serve as a testament to his unparalleled ability to manipulate emotions through sound, all the while maintaining a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between these emotions and rhythm.

Stay tuned for Break Mode upcoming original compositions, remixes, and DJ mixes, promising an enthralling continuation of his sonic journey. Break Mode aka Gumar continuously works on these endeavors as well as side projects Wormbox and Freak Out! while also throwing events and managing the Bed of Roses label/collective.

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A monthly collection of blurred collage, aural experiments, and tonal in-betweens with sound artist and musician Felisha Ledesma. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/felisha-ledesma/episodes/felisha-ledesma-18th-may-2024

Felisha Ledesma w/ Break Mode 180524

Brin Not Brian is back on Trushmix! With an amazing smasher mix as always! The London DJ, record collector, label owner, top selector and in general music encyclopedia has made a two hour of genre spanding eclectic musical journey. With a heavy focus on various dubbed out house related excursions. A flawless mix, tempo shifts, and a jump between genres. Always keeps it on point and in the groove. Instead of mentioning the genres of this mix, just sit back, enjoy and let yourself be surprised!

Enjoy music from the top as always!

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Trushmix 228 - Brian Not Brian

Listen to the other volumes...
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Listen to Break Mode's recent release "Televisions"
https://bedofroses.club/BRD014/

Break Mode - Café Del Gumar - Volumen Siete

Peak time Salon Des Amateurs bizzinesss ala ... well around 2009-ish  and a tribute at the time as fortunate for mankind those (long) nights were never recorded, so they will allways remain in the  domain of a lost common consiousness that later became ... well ...anyways my 3 dots behind the what ever it was at the time 
..but it was amazing...

Ambassadors On Acid (2009)

Mix of the Week #565 is "Cafe del Gumar - Volumen Ocho" by Break Mode ( @bed_of_roses-1 )
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Mix of the Week #565: Break Mode - Cafe del Gumar - Volumen Ocho

Music From Mullets #24 starts into 2025 with two hours dedicated to Ambient and New Age, maybe with a little folky, sometimes even spiritual impact. The second hour comes with a guest mix straight from the bin @growingbinrecords –– Basso has been a musical inspiration since many many years and lots of his early YT uploads are still some of my long-time favorite records. This is gonna be an episode to either stretch out on your yoga mat or curl up next to your cat. It will gently massage your eardrum.

This show originally aired on Cashmere Radio on January 8, 2025.
For more info, the track list or other episodes visit the show's archive at
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Music From Mullets #24 w/ Frinda di Lanco & Basso

Recorded live from Mascaras at Numm Tokyo Fri.27.Dec.2024.
passing it clockwise is good luck,
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Passing it clockwise (02:19 - Mascaras)

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3rd Avenue presents a fresh collaboration between BetterDaze from Armenia and St.Ego from Russia. Making his label debut, BetterDaze joins forces with St.Ego, a familiar name on the imprint, to deliver "Stranger"—a beautifully crafted organic house track.

This release features two versions: the original mix, designed for the dancefloor with its rhythmic groove and warm melodic layers, and an intro version, perfect for more relaxed, daytime listening sessions.

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BetterDaze, St.Ego - Stranger (Intro Mix) [3rd Avenue]

deracinate
/dɪˈrasɪneɪt/
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verb: deracinate; 3rd person present: deracinates; past tense: deracinated; past participle: deracinated; gerund or present participle: deracinating
uproot (someone) from their natural geographical, social, or cultural environment.
"a predatory mining company that threatens to devour the land and deracinate the locals"
Origin

late 16th century: from French déraciner, from dé- (expressing removal) + racine ‘root’ (based on Latin radix ).

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Phuong Dan & Heiko Jahnke @ Beta Lounge 2010

recorded live at Betalounge Hamburg
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Beta Lounge 2010

Phuong Dan & Heiko Jahnke @ Beta Lounge 2010

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Releases and remixes out his own Bed of Roses as well as on Byrd Out, Ransom Note, Electric Shapes, Higher Love Recordings, EYMS, Boomarm Nation, Dub Disco, Paradia Sound, and Dropping Gems

DJ Mixes out on Pender Street Steppers show on NTS, Dream Chimney, Gop Tun, Why People Dance, Electric Shapes, Dancing Dolphins, Balearic Banana, Felisha Ledesma's show on NTS and his own Bed of Roses.

Other projects and aliases include...
Wormbox, Freak Out!, Tomato Tapes, Renegade Sunset, and Cafe del Gumar

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