Trommel: Podcast Series

Swiss based Alci has since the very beginning of his production career ensured that quality is of the utmost importance. From his house leaning works with Robsoul his tracks have always had that recognisable snap and energy that he injects into his work. Taking in top imprints such as Apollonia, Meander, Aeternum Music, Nervmusic Records and RTC Series ALCI is a bonfide star in the minimal realm. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-133-alci/]

Trommel.133 - ALCI

Epizode resident Roustam has, since leaving his second home of Chicago amassed a serious amount of miles via touring. The All In Records and Red Panda artist now splitting his time between Berlin, Miami and his native Moscow has ties to most underground scenes thanks to his upbeat productions and slick DJ sets. His upbringing on a diet of US house and Midwest techno shines through when he commands dancefloors around the world. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-137-roustam/]

Trommel.137 - Roustam

Distrikt resident and Parisian based Egyptian artist Mehdi M has become an integral part of the French landscape. With tracks as hot as his collab with Bassam and Sakanat’s debut release ‘Break the Juno’ and his follow up extended EP coming late last year. There is little chance that you have escaped his infectious basslines and future retro electro flecked beats.

We welcome the man himself to our InSession series where he turns in a stomping mix bristling insane basslines and bombastic grooves. A perfect snapshot of the Egyptian’s unique view of dance floor music that has helped shape his native homeland and the country he now calls home.

https://soundcloud.com/m_e_h_d_i_m

Mehdi M - Trommel InSession 068

Dutch artists Toman has risen rather quickly in the last few years to become an absolute groove machine. Relatively young in years Toman has already amassed an impressive collection of EP’s for some tech house’s most desirable labels. He counts imprints such as Meta, Eastenderz, LOCUS and of course his own Toman Music all bear the mark of an artist that is on a flight path to the top. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-136-toman/]

Trommel.136 - Toman

Priku partner Dinu is more than just the sum of his collaborations. Without Dinu there would be no Atipic live act and the Romanian is much more than a bit part player. His work on the keyboards and electronics are an intrinsic part of the Atipic sound and having provided sterling performances at the likes of Rex Club for Traumer’s invite series, as well as countless Romanian sessions.

Much like his productions Dinu’s DJ sets bristle with punchy drums, interweaving melodics and a swaggering attitude that can only come as a result of an artist in tune with his chosen ingredients. We are delighted to welcome Dinu to our InSession series where he delivers an hour-long trip into the other side of Atipic.

https://www.facebook.com/dinucosmincretu/
https://soundcloud.com/dinucretu

Dinu - Trommel InSession 070

For our next instalment of Trommel InSession we present a mix from somewhat of a Renaissance Man. Barcelona-based DJ, producer, label head and Subwax vinyl distribution director Baldo has many many strings to his bow. Having been presenting his musical vision firstly with Neovinyl Recordings and latterly the widely supported Physical Education Baldo has been a major part of the music industry since day one. Also, providing tracks for imprints such as Permanent Vacation, Small Hours, Running Back it is clear from this range of top labels that Baldo has many sounds in his locker.

Speaking with the Subwax boss he explains his part to play in presenting music in advance, “Running a distribution company that helps to manufacture the records gives me the privilege to have access to music months in advance before they are being released.” Baldo goes on to give us the lowdown on his mix, “In the case of this mix most of them are unreleased, and since I've been playing these tracks in my latest gigs I noticed straightaway from the crowd feedback that many of these will be future hits." Stitching together tracks from Man/ipulate, Liquid Earth, the Limousine Dream label, Fio Fa, Occcibel, Alex Kassian Baldo shows just why he is the go to selector for the best parties both home and abroad.

https://www.facebook.com/baldomusic
https://www.instagram.com/baldo_bld/
https://soundcloud.com/baldo

Baldo - Trommel InSession 079

Berlin based artist Anthea is a well-known figure head of the world minimal scene. Her longstanding residencies at the likes of Berlin’s Club der Visionaere, Moscow’s Rodnya, as well as featuring at all the major stop off around the globe has propelled the Brit into the collective consciousness of our community. Through her incendiary DJ sets, forward thinking productions and her essential imprint Partisan which is home to upfront releases from Giammarco Orsini, Charonne and LVCA. Anthea is also set to take her label story even further alongside Valesco with the offshoot imprint PILLZ featuring collaborations and close friends with the first release coming later this summer from Francesco Carvetta. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-146-anthea/]

Trommel.146 - Anthea

Ukrainian artist Aliana has been making her way in the underground music sphere since 2015 and with her cutting her teeth by way of her own MUZA collective she has more than her share of experiences. Kyiv lays claim to the lion’s share of the top clubs but her own hometown Lviv has given her the platform to really grow as an artist. 

From releases on esteemed labels such as Finest Hour Records, Variable Records, Small Hours and as one half of Midibasics her sound palette ranges from squelchy acid to rich, lush soundscapes and everywhere in between. We welcome Aliana to our InSession series and from the outset her sights are set firmly on making you move. Peak time beats, cosmic zaps, undulating basslines and trippy vocals all combine to provide just the right amount of bump to this future retro ride. 

https://soundcloud.com/alianamarian

Aliana - Trommel InSession 080

With more high-octane electro bangers in his record bag to sink the Bismarck, Vassallo has for a long time now been seeking out those x factor tracks. This is also the ethos behind his co-founded imprint Subterranean Odyssey and event series Dig Deep where only the finest bangers make the cut.

Having coming to the attention of the likes of Cartullis, EYA, and Albion Record Vassallo is already a force to be reckoned with. With all of this in mind we had to get him involved in our InSession mix series. Combining pitch black basslines, neck breaking percussion, upfront programming and all punctuated with cosmic sound FX we know you’re going to dig this.

https://www.facebook.com/Vassallo8
https://soundcloud.com/alex-vassallo-830049444?fbclid=IwAR1T6pxMZS24Hv5p13zL-4ymc75BZPzgoXy6JiznLytCA5KnhZcFtOGXoEc

Vassallo - Trommel InSession 081

Of late Italian artist Jacopo Latini has been getting serious props and rightly so. His no nonsense approach to house music is refreshing. Super phat basslines and massive lead synths all packages together with the tightest of grooves. Having been a core part of Shaque and DJ Tjizza’s onpoint Mood Waves imprint since the first release Jacopo together with Giammarco Orsini as Data Memory Access are surfing that wave of peak time, bomb heavy output at present. Also heading up his own label Taboo Traxx alongside T.Oceans this doesn’t show any sign of letting up either.

Having starred at Picnic’s huge fabric takeover, DMA and Jacopo in solo mode has brought the heat to all manner of raves. Danube in Berlin, Shelter in Amsterdam, and countless events in his native Italy has Jacopo racking up the miles. We are thrilled to welcome Latini to our InSession series and he comes correct with a finely balanced mix. Expertly treading a funky but fine line between electro, house and bass heavy breaks, this is a mix that superbly showcases the many styles and musical loves that make Jacopo Latini an interesting prospect for now and most definitely for the future.

https://www.facebook.com/jacopo.latini.7
https://soundcloud.com/jacopolatini

Jacopo Latini - Trommel InSession 083

One the many treasures of the UK underground, Jane Fitz has long given her life to music and the sharing of all the many gems that she finds on her travels. And travel she does. Any selector centric festival, event or club night and there is a high chance that Jane has either played there, or is due to take her place on the stage. While her own musical output is sparse what she does share with the world is uniquely Jane Fitz, full of soul, meaning and backed by many years of experience. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-158-jane-fitz/]

Trommel.158 - Jane Fitz

Romanian artist is a commonality on these pages, what is not to admire in his finely balanced mixture of textured minimal, bass heavy breaks, and of course his feat defying mix skills. Regularly featuring on esteemed imprints such as Subtil, Atipic, and further back Eastenderz. He of course is very much an in-demand commodity and is also in full effect at that biggest events around that includes Sunwaves amongst other domestic and international must attend gatherings. [continue reading at...

Trommel.159 - Cosmjn

EYA Records, Time Passages, Cabaret Records, Altered Circuits, and Cartullis all have one thing in common – Innershades. His undeniable basslines, future retro vibe and high impact on the dancefloor have all helped to build an iron clad discography. From lush alien soundscapes, bullet proof drums and a certain style that leaves few questions as to who crafted each particular bomb. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-161-innershades/]

Trommel.161 - Innershades

“From now on there will be 50 pushups each morning, 50 pull-ups… From now on will be total organization. Every muscle must be tight”. If something just clicked in your head – that’s either because you like Martin Scorcese’s “Taxi Driver” or SE62’s “True Force” (or, maybe both). His signature track, riffs from which were literally sung by the club crowds and scored some outrageous numbers in vinyl sales. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-164-se62/]

Trommel.164 - SE62

French label head, producer, promoter and DJ, Maco has cultivated a unique corner of the European underground community for himself. As a direct result of tireless dedication to electronic music the BienAimer Music and Variant boss has given a voice to some of the most forward thinking artists of the scene, himself included. By way of his own jumping warehouse parties, essential DJ sets at the likes of fabric, Egg London, Fold, The Cause, New World Festival, Especial Festival, buy on sight releases on Signatune, BienAimer Music and Variant, Maco has positioned himself very much as an artist on the rise and one to watch.

With a lengthy rap sheet in the club scene, Maco has garnered an extended collection of sounds along the way. For his InSession submission he also covers a lot of ground, from upbeat bangers, low end weapons to riddim fuelled party starters this is a mix to be listened to as loud as you can without the authorities kicking down your door. Keep a watchful eye on Maco as he has all manner of events and releases up his sleeve for the wamr sunny summer months and beyond.

https://soundcloud.com/maco_music
https://www.instagram.com/__maco_______/

Maco - Trommel InSession 098

For this particular edition of our podcast series we have been bestowed with a mouth-watering pairing. Portugal based super selector Andrey Pushkarev has surely been on everybody’s radar for some time now. His sublime choices from his timeless record collection knows no bounds and his sets are so revered that he is able to straddle a great many genres with ease. He has hooked up with Eli Verveine, an artist that is also very adept at reading the room and delivering just the right piece of wax at the right time, but always with enough of a twist to keep the dancefloor guessing and more important locked in the groove. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-166-among-trees-andrey-pushkarev-eli-verveine/]

Trommel.166 - Among Trees (Andrey Pushkarev & Eli Verveine)

Having been a permanent fixture at Sunwaves for some time now, Romanian maestro Cezar is regularly called upon to put the finishing touches to the bi yearly marathon. For the huge 30th anniversary edition he was slap bang in the middle of the long weekend nestled in-between Rhadoo and Petre Insperescu. Cezar is one of a few acts who is capable of standing out from selectors of this calibre with the kind of track choices that leave even the most seasoned clubber wide eyed and jaw agape. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-167-cezar-recorded-live-sunwaves-30/]

Trommel.167 - Cezar

Having been partners in crime since 2019, the duo of Bobby. and Mariiin have traversed the globe presenting their electro tinged take on house and techno. The collaboration has been cemented with their longstanding residency London Pleasure Club and has seen many highlights including many festivals and clubs along the way with their b2b set at Houghton and the Cartullis birthday soiree coming as a personal milestone. This was last year and these two rising stars have one hell of a summer stretching out before them that includes stints at Love International in Croatia, FUSE London’s OFF Week party in Barcelona, this year’s Houghton Festival as well as a slew of club dates at their second home of fabric and farther afield.

With a short interlude at the beginning of their mix for our InSession series, it is not long before they dive headlong into a flurry of gnarly bass driven pingers. Garnered from their travels and sheer immersion in their sonic environment has meant the pair have sharpened their tools to such a point that they can do nothing but stand out from the burgeoning underground and of course their peers. Listen on to catch just shy of 2 hours of the finest breaks fuelled, acid soaked records committed to wax.

https://soundcloud.com/thepleasurecentre
https://www.instagram.com/bobby.pleasureclub/

https://soundcloud.com/mariiinmusic
https://www.instagram.com/mariiin_c/

Bobby. & Mariiin - Trommel InSession 101

Being one of the co-founders of the already legendary Closer, he has probably seen and heard all the interesting stuff that has been going on in this club since the very beginning (and – as we just said – even earlier). Always making his appearance and selection meaningful to the connoisseurs in the crowd, he during all these years is the one of the main gems inside the 5-star collection of names in their crew, automatically putting the sign of quality on every guest, he’s sharing the stage with. [continue reading at... https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-168-timur-basha/]

Trommel.168 - Timur Basha

Before Records boss Ben Jones is still to some a relatively new face on the scene, but in the few short years he has been active he has covered an impressive amount of ground. Having already come to attention of many of our scenes trend setters and this has been in part due to Ben’s slamming releases for labels such as Enzo Siragusa’s LCS Trax and of course his very own Before Records.

His imprint has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2018 and the Liverpool based artist is already up the third edition of the label which we recently shone a light on. The rising talent is clearly going places so it was a no brainer to have him flex for our InSession series and the tight combo of minimal, house and garage is the perfect day time soundtrack for those hazy mornings or sweaty afternoon sessions.

https://soundcloud.com/benjonesmusic1
https://www.instagram.com/benjonesmusic/

Ben Jones - Trommel InSession 103

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Trommel: Podcast Series

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