The Library LMD Presents Topshelf

Topshelf | House

Mixes recorded live & mixes recorded in the studio

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For our final mix of 2023, we have Kenny Blacksmith, a friend of the festival and an all-around top selector.

This London-based Scotsman played a pivotal role in London's esteemed SlothBoogie label for almost a decade. Now, in 2024, he unveils a new solo project, emphasising studio craftsmanship and a return to digging and sharing his extensive record collection.

In this mix, Ken takes you on a journey through his collection and shares some new favorites, seamlessly blending his taste for deeper dubs and acid cuts. Here's a quote from the man himself about the mix: “Using a combination of 12’s from recent digs in Berlin, Edinburgh, and London, alongside some sneaky unreleased gems, this mix has been compiled with the hope that it can transport you to a particularly special Friday at the Lighthouse. Specifically at dusk, as the deep rollers give way to bristling energy, and the smiles emerge from the trees…”

We're excited to witness where Ken's musical journey takes him next and can't wait for him to play at Gottwood 2024.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenny_blacksmith/
Gottwood 2024: https://www.gottwood.co.uk

Gottwood  Mix #61 - Kenny Blacksmith

After nearly a decade with the SB crew... Ken is embarking on a new solo project this year and we bid him a fond farewell as he starts hammering out the grooves under a new Kenny Blacksmith moniker.

"After organising circa 200+ SlothBoogie Guestmixes, it certainly felt fresh to be curating music for my own instalment. With so much SB history, but also marking a new chapter in my music career, it felt really apt to blend some old records with some new unreleased music… and of course my own debut offering. It’s punchy and raw, just the way I like it… hope you guys dig it." - https://soundcloud.com/kennyblacksmith

SlothBoogie Guestmix #425 - Kenny Blacksmith

This week on Topshelf we're gassed to have with us Manchester based, Heavy House and Speed Garage, DJ/Producer, REIMOND.

Announcing himself to the world last year with a statement debut in the beautifully crafted 'Once Again', which was followed up by the summer anthem 'Some Feelin', REIMOND has quickly demonstrated his fine knack for production, being able to seamlessly combine heavy beats and fast bpm's with soulful synths and blissful vocals, which has earned him playtime on BBC's Future Dance as well as ensuring his tracks make their way into DJ's memory sticks up and down the country.
The most recent addition to his arsenal is the ruthless anthem 'Breaking Ma Heart' which screams warehouse rave with its acid synths, rolling baseline and cutting trance lead, calling back to a nostalgic point in time and nodding to his cultural roots in Manchester.
We've been excited about this one for a while and are delighted to have such a promising prospect from our new city so without further ado here's the energy in Topshelf 0116 with REIMOND. Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0116 w/ Reimond

Filling in for Ariane V this month, Kenny Blacksmith was live with an hour of deep, chuggy tech house heaters.

The Balamii Club Show w/ Kenny Blacksmith - October 2024

This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us an extremely promising artist from Manchester, in Vivid Records co-head, Celdred.

With the gift of a groovy baseline, funky keys and tight knit percussions, Celdred’s brand of minimal tech house is quickly cementing him as one of Manchesters most promising prospects whilst his output has labelled him as one of the most productive.

Two years in production has seen the budding producer release 12 EP’s with his most recent release being the club coded ‘Drug Goblin’ with Pavilac which features two floor fillers in the self titled opener as well as ‘Total Confusion’. 

The EP beautifully highlights Celdred’s consistency with the quality of his baselines, which are always infectious and drive his tracks making them digestible for the dance floor regardless of what direction the lead takes them. Celdred’s dancing syths are also on full display throughout his EP's, brilliantly coupling with the baselines to make it increasingly difficult to listen to without moving a foot or two.

Celdred's debut 'Just a Groove' in 2022 boasts some of the most perfect keys you could ask for in a minimal deep house track on top of those signature baselines which demonstrates the raw talent and the roots from which his flowering discography has grown. His 'Noise Report' EP with Domenico Brena this year also has to have a shout with 'I Don't See Your Face' utilising rich, plucky synths and a warm vocal to showcase Celdred's version of classic house alongside the jazzy spectacle 'Live Your Life' which oozes class.

We very much look forward to see what's next on the horizon for one of Manchesters most exciting talents and now, with an eclectic mix for us that shows his quality behind the decks, we're delighted to present Topshelf 0126 with Celdred. Enjoy

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0126 w/ Celdred

This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us, London based, Scottish born, DJ and Producer, Kenny Blacksmith.

Having been a core member of the SlothBoogie team for a decade, Kenny Blacksmith has been working on his solo career in 2024, with his superb debut, the acid championing, deep dub, ‘Mondays Fish’ releasing in March this year on Natural Frequencies. The record showcased his fine production with the ever evolving tracks dancing synths, rich dub and impressive minimal hats insuring that the floor stays filled for the entirety of its 6 minutes and marking an exciting start to his new venture.

With regular sets in London, Berlin and Ibiza, Blacksmith has proved over a decade behind the decks that he’s a highly gifted DJ, providing an array of eclectic tunes, working through multiple genres in house, allowing him to perfectly digest the mood of a room to reflect back onto the dance floor. With a special ear for a dubby bass line and an acid synth, it’s easy to see what’s made Blacksmith a staple in London’s nightclub scene.

Now with a mix for us that beautifully demonstrates his diversity across the house genre. Big dubby beats and eclectic minimal grooves, all served up with soulful undertones, we’re delighted to give you Topshelf 0127 with Kenny Blacksmith. Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0127 w/ Kenny Blacksmith

This London-based Scotsman played a crucial role in London’s esteemed SlothBoogie label for the best part of a decade. At the turn of 2024, he unveiled a new solo project, and it was here that Kenny Blacksmith was born. With time to hone his studio craftsmanship whilst digging within his extensive record collection, a new direction has been set.

He’s a dancer and clubber at heart, with an affinity for the rhythmic instrumentals often found on the B-side. Think deep dubs and acid rollers with a dancefloor focus. As a result his sets are filled with energy and depth, composed with long organic blends and at times a subtle elan. 

Working closely with friends and family, 2024 will see the release of several analogue excursions. His debut release ‘Monday’s Fish’ appeared on Natural Frequencies ‘Harmonic Frequency Vol 1’ and garnered support from Ralph Lawson, Sean Brosnan, Make A Dance, Jive Talk, Emerald to name a few.

More from him here ---->

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kennyblacksmith
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_blacksmith/
Resident Advisor - https://ra.co/dj/kennyblacksmith



Look Busy RhythmCast 213 - Kenny Blacksmith

This week on Topshelf we’re extremely happy to have with us, San-Fran local and House DJ/Producer, Zero Idea.

Hailing from the city by the bay, Zero idea’s brand of house consists of pulling from a multitude of genres such as Techno, classic house and minimal and is a sound to be celebrated. With delightfully crafted sound, utilising quality disco samples, creating beautiful synths and showcasing perfectly places percussions, Zero Idea is an up and coming DJ to get your ears around. 
His first release came in the form of ‘Heavy (Global Groove Cut)’, an encapsulating chilled house track that incorporates classic house percussions and a glorious synth that wonderfully carries throughout.  

This was followed up by a classy minimal record ‘Grey’, showing the artists technical prowess. Building the track with his signature synths for 2 minutes, before a drop perfect for any dance floor environment.
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Then came the strings! Each release from Zero Idea’s discography further demonstrates his adaptability and his ‘I Like’ EP added disco strings and a Techno flare to his tool box and really saw the artist come into a wealth of quality. The title track is a disco house anthem and features alongside two bangers in their own right, ‘Edge (She Knows)’, which gives elements of classic and deep house with a gorgeous vocal than harks back to house music of the late 90’s / early 2000’s. ‘Climax’ is the last track of the EP, an acid house weapon with heavy percussion, that features a 90’s sax throughout giving it that classic feel. Huge!
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Later highlights to of the discography include the beautifully dark, high tempo ‘FOG TOWN’ with @@, ‘Flair’ a sweat box masterpiece, perfect for any rave. ‘THE GARDEN’ with JdB, a minimal techno marvel, with a killer synth lead, we could go on forever!

With a mix for us that pairs Techno and House like bread and butter, we’re delighted to bring you a Vinyl mix from San Francisco’s for Topshelf 0132 w/ Zero Idea. Enjoy

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0132 w/ Zero Idea (Vinyl Mix)

This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us Brazilian DJ/Producer Zanelato.

A master of the edit, Zanelato has been producing under his moniker since his 2020 version of Ray Phiri’s ‘Play that sax’. 

This early work would be the first demonstration of Zanelato’s style of groove, calling back to the soulful production of the late 80’s / early 90’s as further showcased on his next release. A remix of JND’s ‘Dub in Paris’.

One of Zanelato’s biggest merits is celebrating Latin American music and his next string of edits would do just that, with glorious edit’s of Paula Santoro’s ‘Só Você E Eu’ and Afrodite Se Quiser’s ‘Vida Ferida’, introducing us in the West to a range of artists undiscovered. 

Zanelato’s latest run see’s him put a 90’s spin on The Beloved’s classic ‘The Sun Rising’, MC Eddy’s ‘Quero’, Margareth Menezes’ ‘Elegibô’ and Angélica’s ‘ O Meu Jeito De Ser’.

We are so high on what Zanelato is putting out there and couldn’t be happier to have him on this weeks Topshelf, so without further ado here’s Topshelf 0139 w/ Zanelato

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0139 w/ Zanelato

This week on Topshelf we're delighted to have with us Hungarian Tech House DJ & Producer, Vitus.

With a vibrant career that only began in 2024 and to those who know his work, Vitus is an extremely impressive tech house producer, releasing a multitude of singles, as well as an EP all in his debut year.

His 'Luxx' EP is one of the most enjoyable tech house records we came across in 2024, with 'Bring it on' being a summer corker, fitting for any motive once the sun reveals itself. The title track shows off Vitus' quality in his production, with glorious strings and a minimal tech house under belly that gives us one of our favourite tracks within the genre, an understated classic. 'Closed Doors' closes out the EP with it's synth flare and percussive prowess to make this a highly impressive debut.

His latest track 'Bob Jamz' fittingly does exactly what it says on the tin, in fact it's impossible 
not to have a bob to. Utilising funky piano notes and basslines, on top of breaks samples to give us another track that never rushes any of its components and carries on the trend of top quality tracks, in a genre that needs some new life blown through it. Vitus is that guy.

So without further ado, here's the foot stomping sounds on Vitus. Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0140 w/ Vitus.

This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us, all the way from Germany, Harry Nipples.

With a superb start to 2025 playing at Katernacht alongside the likes of Bryan Kessler, M-High and Bambi S, Harry Nipples is a euphoric treat to the ear drums.

With her sets aesthetically celebrating the 80’s, serving out glorious synths, pulsating basslines and piano grooves, Harry Nipples is truly a fantastic representation for Italo.

‘Dance Now’, Harry Nipples original track with fellow Berliner jo.desaga is an italo DJ’s dream, giving us 90’s inspired trance vocals alongside dreamy signature piano keys and a superb bassline that is impossible not to throw down to. Anthem.

With a crackin’ mix for us incorporating Italo and Soul and perfectly showcasing the artists exceptional mixing and track selection, serving it all up on a wave of 80’s emotion. We couldn't be happier to bring the groovin' delights of Harry Nipples. Enjoy

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0141 w/ Harry Nipples

Topshelf is back after a short hiatus throughout the essay period, but we are back and proud to bring you a fresh new mix from DJ / Producer, Queen of Coins.

With a self titled debut album releasing at the end of 2024, Queen of Coins has started there production career off with a bang, with the record featuring an array of corkers, including the ever evolving ’Summer Card’, which analogically delivers a wonderful start to the record.

Other highlights include ’Bring It To The Top’ , ‘Damaged Souls’, ‘Oreo Cake’ and ‘Head Tension’ which all carry the signature pulsating baselines, giving us a juicy italo core accompanied with beautiful synths, all harking back to 80’s nostalgia.

So without further ado, here’s Topshelf 0142 w/ Queen of Coins.  Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0142 w/ Queen of Coins

This week on Topshelf we’re delighted to have with us Bristol based, Deep Tech DJ/Producer, Alexisitry.

With a multitude of accomplished formats under her belt, Alexisitry has a SWU.FM show, whilst also being member of Bristols techno events team and record label, Flat 7, on top of heading up her own night, Alexisitry’s Cocktail Club. The next progression naturally for the impressive DJ was to start releasing music and 2024 saw the beginning of what looks to be an illustrious production career. Teaming up with fellow Flat 7 member Edetto for both the techno stomper ‘Where The Party At?’ and ‘Where the 1 At?’, which is a golden track for afters.


Bristol heads keep your eyes on those events posters and get associated with the flat 7 crew. Without further ado we’re delighted to bring you Toopshelf 0143 w/ Alexisitry. Enjoy.

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0143 w/ Alexisitry

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Archiving our favourite undergound tracks from around the world.
Based in Manchester. 

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07.11.24 - Export 001 @ XLR Manchester
w/ Dani Whylie, Reimond & Raven Krista

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Swansea Bambu Residency - 2017 - 2018 
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24.02.18 - Sin City, Swansea 
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Lightforms Series @ Basement 45, Bristol - The Library X Sweet Dreams

22.02.20 - LF001 w/ Eksish, Erich M3, Hywel Gregory, Jack Keo, Raven Krista, Red Jasper, william 
22.05.21 - LF002 (Live) w/ MEDUZA, Papa Kranich, Raven Krista, Red Jasper 
28.10.21 - LF003 w/ N-GYNN, Jack Keo, Busby +, Raven Krista, Red Jasper, william

Doppler Series @ Tapestry Brewery 

17.11.21 - Doppler 001 w/ Eksish, Bill B2B Local Motive, Amber Leaf, Red Jasper B2B william, Raven Krista
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Parch Disco Series @ Tapestry Brewery

29.07.21 - PD001 w/ Freddie Gracie, Portimao, Raven Krista, Red Jasper
28.08.21 - PD002 w/ Celly, Maskell, Peeves, Raven Krista, Red Jasper
25.09.21 - PD003 w/ Celly, Freddie Gracie, Maskell, Portimao, Raven Krista, Red Motive
30.10.21 - PD004 La Collectif Takeover w/ Alex Berry, Chickie, Oh See, Portimao
27.11.21 - PD005 w/ DJ Soft White Bap, Freddie Gracie, Maskell, Raven Krista, Salt

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0127 w/ Kenny Blacksmith

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