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The longtime Perlon affiliate goes for big basslines and big grooves. 

It's 1996, and a young Fumiya Tanaka is shelling out hefty yet minimal percussive techno at Club Rockets in Osaka to an audience enraptured. Released as Mix-Up, the 90-minute recording captures Tanaka sounding rather like Jeff Mills or Surgeon. It's far cry from the sound he's known for today.

Fumiya Tanaka's creative arc has seen him move away from these thunderous sounds to warmer shades of house and minimal. Since 2016, he's found a home on the inimitable German minimal label, crafting out a distinctive sound within the labels roster with an affection for tumbling basslines and spooky atmospheres. 

From 1996 to 2023, Tanaka ran a party series in Tokyo, Osaka and Berlin called "Chaos," which encapsulates the ethos of freedom Tanaka brings to a party. "When you hear music you've never heard before and encounter unknown territory, you will be so happy and totally absorbed," he told us back in 2019. "I want to keep that feeling."

RA.964 achieves exactly that. Nearly three decades removed from his burst onto the scene, and after a good few years of asking, Tanaka's RA Podcast captures him in full house mode. Recorded at a Slapfunk party in Manchester, the Perlon maestro keeps the vibe funked-up, chunky and warm, punctuated by the occasional big breakdown and the odd lick of garage rudeness. No tracklist for now—but as Tanaka knows well, half the fun lies in the mystery. 

@fumiyatanaka_official

Read more at ra.co/podcast/964

RA.964 Fumiya Tanaka

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Next up on the EDWIN Music Channel is @zoemcpherson a Berlin-based multimedia artist of French and Northern Irish heritage, whose work flows effortlessly between sound design, performance, and visual art.

Described as a "vanguard" by Mixmag, Mc Pherson's practice encompasses producing, DJing, and curating, often exploring the intersection of club culture and experimental art.

As always, we sat down with our host to talk about their work, their take on music culture, and everything in between. Follow the link for the full interview —and prepare for a mix that begins in calm waters before diving headfirst into the rave: https://edwineuro.pe/mix136

N°136 - Zoë Mc Pherson

In this installment of Sound Advice, we talk to Joshwa, the UK DJ/producer known for flipping classic samples from disco, hip-hop and beyond into tech house bangers. Joshwa runs his own label No Bad Fridays and its sub-label No Bad Edits, but he’s also released on imprints like Spinnin’ Deep and Hot Creations, and collaborated with artists like Solardo, FISHER and Noizu. In this exclusive interview, we speak to Joshwa about how he built his career: from studying labels and genres to posting free music and creating community through SoundCloud. He gives advice on transitioning from bedroom producer to international touring DJ, how to set up demos the right way, his favorite producer plug-ins and more.

Episode Show Notes: https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/joshwa-interview-sound-advice
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Sound Advice: Joshwa

Theory of  Intelligent Design

Shigeo Watanabe(S.H.G.) is a boundary-pushing electronic music artist who delves into the essence of humanity, weaving intricate sonic narratives that traverse the depths of our collective past and the limitless possibilities of the future. With each composition, S.H.G. builds a bridge between epochs, crafting immersive soundscapes that echo ancient whispers and futuristic visions.

Blending experimental textures, pulsating rhythms, and ethereal melodies, S.H.G.’s music transforms time into a palpable experience. Drawing inspiration from history, technology, and philosophy, their creations resonate with a timeless question: where have we been, and where are we going?

S.H.G.’s work invites listeners to embark on an auditory journey—a voyage across civilizations, dreams, and the uncharted realms of the human spirit. Dive in and experience a world where sound transcends time.

Theory of Intelligent Design

Shigeo_Watanabe(S.H.G.)

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