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Operator Picks - 2023

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Operator Radio - Vasco

Krismika2 B2b Paco / 11-02-2022

Finally!

At long last, after quite a few requests, here's the follow-up to my 1st mix for House Dance Forever, which i did back in January 2018, over the years re-titled to "HOUSE MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE", from here-on shortened to HMWND.

This 2nd installment harbours 15 jammies; ranging from Garage to Techno to Afro House to Deeper Cuts to Gospel, as House Music embodies so many different styles and/or feelings, it would be a waste to stay in one pocket. 

Here's a good moment for a tiny disclaimer: this isn't your proper background house music, as I felt like incorporating a few tracks I tore up some dance floors with over the years (and myself too in the process), so at certain points the stuff goes. At least you're warned ;).

Lastly, but surely not least: this mix is dedicated to the memory of Phil Asher, who sadly left this planet in January 2021, and since The Great Reset was in full effect at the time, I never got around to do a proper tribute to the good man.  The two gems "Revolution = Solution" & the remix to Lisa Shaw's "Always" are done by him, the latter as a member of the Restless Soul collective. Phlash Forever!


Tracklist:

00.  Words From The Godfather (RIP)
01.  "Sweet Science" - Deetron
02.  "Calm Down" - Katy B. ft. Floating Points & Four Tet
03. "Abul-Abbas" - Pepe Bradock
04. "Kpanlogo (Mawimbi edit) - Ben Baddoo
05. "Destino" (Kaytronik mix) - Shimza
06. "Believe In A Brighter Day" (Rocco Rodamaal remix) - Kelli Sae
07. "Sensitive Souls" - Lord & Kaidi
08. "Revolution = Solution" - Phlash (RIP)/
       "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" - Gil Scott-Heron (RIP)
09.  "True Force" - SE62
10.   "God's Got It" (DJ Spen remix) - Booman
11.  "Plumberphonic" - Kirilik
12.  "We Dance Again" (ft. Nakhané Touré) - Black Coffee
13.  "Medicine" - Culoe De Song
14.  "Watch Them Come!" (El Rey's Edit) - Men From The Nile ft. Peven Everett
15.  "Words From Rich"
16.  "Always" (Restless Soul Peaktime mix) - Lisa Shaw

HMWNDII: House Music Will Never Die - pt. II (HOUSE DANCE FOREVER 2022 Promo Mix)

Hi and Welcome to Italo Moderni

Almost weekend and we are releasing a new inspiring mix by the Programmer at Operator radio, event producer, cultural researcher and dj; Krismika is heavily involved both on and off stage in Rotterdam's nightlife. Her sound is heavily influenced by the months she spent in Prague in 2021. She saw here that the sound of Prague's nightlife was a lot darker and gloomier than what she knew from Rotterdam. As a dj her sound yields a broad selection of tunes within the genres of Electro, New Beat, EBM, Wave and Italo. A dark combination destined to get (and keep) you dancing. 

https://on.soundcloud.com/hdqF5h2z17s1AWmj6

IM MIX 109:  Krismika

Vasco | Operator Radio | 13 October 2023

Bringing some sunshine to your day with Kesia & Julia. Hope you enjoy it.

www.operator-radio.com

Viben’ out w Kesia - 14th December 2023

xceptor will play a 2 hour set closing the year with a lot of his own productions, vinyls and good stuff

www.operator-radio.com

xcepting w/ xceptor - 16th December 2023

Genres are obsolete. Vibe is key. Let Wes guide you through your morning rituals and Friday hangovers with a 2-hour ride through hand-picked selections and personal favorites. Wake up, tune in & zone out.

www.operator-radio.com

Joy in the Morning w/ Wes - 16th December 2023

CHALÉ is an Amsterdam-based DJ. As a child of Ghanaian parents, he was introduced to different types of African music at an early age. As he grew older he developed his passion for music which eventually led him to master the decks. He is known for his energetic, eclectic music selection varying from Hip-hop, House, UK, Club Music, and music from the diaspora, which he also showcases during his monthly radio show, Operator. CHALÉ has established himself as a household name in the Amsterdam nightlife scene, but he has also extended his resume with performances abroad in Paris, Berlin, Milan, and London just to name a few.

www.operator-radio.com

CHALÉ - 14th December 2023

Verity is becoming a familiar face across clubs in the Netherlands. Hailing from Detroit and the UK, she reflects this in her track selection and genre variety. Her sets walk the line between experimental and danceable, capable of constantly teasing your ear while never letting you lose sight of your rhythm. Expect a cohesive mix of UK bass, jungle, techno, breaks, and everything in between. There’s no lack of heavy bass, high energy, and versatility when she’s mixing.

www.operator-radio.com

248 w/ Verity - 14th December 2023

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Kléo 33 @ Red Light Radio 02-17-2020

Sharing love straight from the Biszt archives.

Bookings/Contact: vasco@weerdutrecht.nl

Upcoming Dates:

26-10 Breakfastclub ADE, Radion, Amsterdam
14-11 Fréquence, Paris
06-12 WAS., Utrecht

Past Dates:

2025:

29-08 Into The Great Wide Open, Vlieland
23-08 Melting Pot, Skatecafé, Amsterdam
23-08 Knock On Wood, Arnhem
22-08 Doka w/ Kennedy, Amsterdam
10-08 NAR, Utrecht
08-08 Operator, Rotterdam
10-07 Wildeburg, Kraggenburg
20-06 Operator, Rotterdam
13-06 Best Kept Secret w/ MALOU, Hilvarenbeek
06-06 NAR w/ Ajuma, Utrecht
30-05 Intergalactic FM Festival, Den Haag
10-05 Multipla w/ Mowgli, Amsterdam
26-04 ODP X PDU Kingsday, Groningen
20-04 Weerd, Utrecht
11-04 Operator, Rotterdam
10-04 Bar San Fransisco w/ Bevan, Amsterdam
08-03 PAAK, Nijmegen
21-02 Love Transmission, Rotterdam
15-02 Footprints Festival, Utrecht
14-02 Operator, Rotterdam

2024:

30-12 Italorator, Rotterdam
28-12 House of NAR by Day & Night w/ Mowgli, Utrecht
21-12 Weerd, EKKO, Utrecht
13-12 Operator, Rotterdam
23-11 Intergalactic FM, Wibar, Leiden
22-11 Sissi’s, Amsterdam
15-11 Doka, Amsterdam
12-10 Phono Lake w/ Kennedy, Amsterdam
11-10 Operator, Rotterdam
20-09 Steppin´ Into Tomorrow, Doka, Amsterdam
15-09 RRFM, Amsterdam (Radioshow)
13-09 Yowsah, Simplon, Groningen
24-08 Weelde Festival, Rotterdam
23-08 Skatecafé, Amsterdam
10-08 In Het Zand Festival, Utrecht
09-08 Kabul à GoGo w/ Ajuma, Utrecht
20-07 Intergalactic FM: Disco Fetish, NAR, Utrecht
20-07 De Leuke Festival w/ Wes, Utrecht
14-07 Wildeburg, Kraggenburg
06-07 &Friends Boatparty, Amsterdam
26-05 Doka, Amsterdam
11-05 Intergalactic FM Festival, Den Haag
3-05 Operator, Rotterdam
27-04 Koningsdag, NAR, Utrecht
13-04 Weerd w/ Wes, EKKO, Utrecht
12-04 Kabul à GoGo, Utrecht
30-03 Werkspoorfestival After, Utrecht
15-03 NAR w/ Ajuma, Utrecht
23-02 Intergalactic FM, Den Haag
16-02 Where is ANOOK?, Canvas, Amsterdam
03-02 Radio TNP, Amsterdam
01-01 Happy New Year NAR, Utrecht

2023:

31-12 EKKO's Nieuwjaar, EKKO, Utrecht
26-12 NAR, Utrecht
14-12 Tuffunk, Stranded FM, Utrecht
01-12 &Friends, iNN, Amsterdam
12-11 Blauwdruk Radio, Nijmegen
13-10 Operator, Rotterdam
22-09 NAR w/ Wes, Utrecht
26-08 Buurland Festival w/ Wes, Utrecht
20-08 Lowlands w/ Wes, Biddinghuizen
07-07 Wildeburg, Kraggenburg
05-07 Kommunie, Utrecht
02-07 Midzomernar, Utrecht
30-06 Radio TNP, Amsterdam
10-06 Luisterbar Clubnight w/ Wes, Utrecht
02-06 Sissi's, Amsterdam
05-05 EKKO's Bevrijdingsnacht w/ Tonno Disko, Utrecht
05-05 Fluff Disco Festival, Utrecht
27-04 Koningsdag @ NAR, Utrecht
21-04 Operator, Rotterdam
17-04 De Luisterbar, Utrecht
08-04 Werkspoorfestival w/ Wes, Utrecht
25-03 Maxi Radio w/ Wes (Radioshow), Leiden
25-03 Wibar w/ Wes, Leiden
17-03 Open Source Radio (Radioshow), Nijmegen
17-03 Bloemerbar, Nijmegen
03-03 NAR, Utrecht (All Night Long)
14-01 Suite Of Medley @ NAR, Utrecht
12-01 Tuffunk @ Stranded FM, Utrecht (Radioshow)

2022:

31-12 NYE @ EKKO, Utrecht
24-12 Club EKKO w/ Wes @ EKKO, Utrecht
17-12 Fluff Disco @ NAR, Utrecht
9-12 NAR, Utrecht
16-11 Tuffunk w/ Fleur du Bonheur @ Stranded FM, Utrecht (Radioshow)
12-11 PAAK Vinyl Bar, Nijmegen
23-10 &Friends A Sunday Groove, Amsterdam
21-10 A LAB, Amsterdam
19-10 Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
02-10 Surfana Closing, Bloemendaal aan Zee
23-09 Operator, Rotterdam (Radioshow)
21-09 Tuffunk @ Stranded FM, Utrecht (Radioshow)
10-09 HE:LEEN Festival, Utrecht
03-09 De Wissel Festival, Utrecht (Cancelled)
20-08 &Friends Warehouse Love, Amsterdam
13-08 Buurland Festival, Utrecht
07-08 Weerd @ SOIA, Utrecht
16-07 Wibar w/ Wes, Leiden (Cancelled)
16-07 De Leuke Festival, Utrecht
02-07 By The Creek, Vianen
30-06 Down The Rabbit Hole w/ Seja, Beuningen
25-06 PAAK Vinyl Bar, Nijmegen
25-06 Radio Tempo Não Pára, Amsterdam (Radioshow)
24-06 Lepeltje Lepeltje, Utrecht
19-06 Bunk 3 Years, Utrecht
10-06 ➡ 12-06 Kallumaan w/ Wes, Kraggenburg
03-06 Weelde w/ Lizzy Green, Rotterdam
21-05 Keilecafé w/ Doobop, Rotterdam
06-05 Walden, Utrecht
02-05 Spirits & Soul @ Birdcageradio, Utrecht (Radioshow)
29-04 Radio Oedipus w/ Flashy T., Amsterdam (Radioshow)
26-04 Kingsnight Walden x Lebowski w/ Goodthingman, Utrecht
06-04 Tuffunk @ Stranded FM, Utrecht (Radioshow)
19-03 Peel Slowly And See Festival, Leiden
19-02 SOIA, Utrecht
09-02 Tuffunk @ Stranded FM, Utrecht (Radioshow)
22-01 Maxi Radio, Leiden (Radioshow)