Penelope & Walrus at Floresta - Waking Life '22

From the dark waters abyss to the moonlit world of @playvlada.

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@n1kol, aka Chris Nicholls has grown into an integral part of MASS. Since meeting him in 2016 following a random Facebook message, we connected and have no doubt formed a lifelong friendship. 

After featuring on MASS‘s first vinyl last year, his sound began to attract attention leading to a full EP on O.C.D Records with Gavin Herlihy as 'Body Copy'.

Now flourishing as a solo artist with several EPs in the pipeline, plus his downtempo live project Between Dreams with Dan, years of quietly crafting his sound is finally coming to fruition. 

This podcast is a special one for us and we’re proud to present Nikol's first electronic podcast, inviting us into his world of sound.

MASS 41 | Nikol

In the far north of Colombia, all the way along the Caribbean coast, you can find one of the world's best hostels called El Rio. This magnificent place is co-run by Ben Davies who left the north of the UK a decade ago in search of sun, snakes and waterfalls.

One element that makes El Rio special is that, since its inception, underground clubbing and electronic music have been central to the project. This manifests as endless club nights, riverside sunrises (and mornings), and the groundbreaking Bonanza festival, a happening that brings together the very best of Colombian, South American and global underground electronic dance music acts, all co-curated by Ben and Adi    

Ben Davies also deejays under the name Benny. His UK roots are never far away, which is something you will hear in this brand new Basic Moves mix, recorded live on Sunday evening of this year’s edition of Bonanza. I was on the dancefloor the whole time and when, a couple of months ago, Benny told me the set was recorded, it was a no-brainer to put it out on the Basic Moves platform.

Snakes, waterfalls and a lot of techno, breaks, trance and acidic goodies … just how we like it … give it up for Benny!

The Basic Moves Of ... BENNY (live at Bonanza 2024)

To get you excited for the lite edition of Bonanza coming up in just 10 short days, we thought we would share with you the recording of Walrus’s set from Bonanza 2024. 

Walrus is a label boss, running the iconic Brussels imprint Basic Moves, deep digger - as comfortable playing techno as he is ambient and downtempo - and all round lovely human being. 

Opening up the main floor on the Saturday night, this is Walrus in house, deep house and tech house mode. Low slung grooves, acidic chuggers and the occasional break, this is that wraps you up and cuddles you in it’s warmth and good vibes, just like the man himself.

Rio 004 - Walrus (recorded live at Bonanza 2024)

To keep the Bonanza cauldron bubbling, we are thrilled to drop the full 3 hours of XDB's glorious Sunday morning slot from Bonanza back in March. 

Anyone who has heard XDB knows that these after-hours moments are where he shines brightest, and this is on full display for Rio 005, as he weaves his way effortlessly through the deepest of deep house, ambient techno, electro, acid and tech house. The music XDB plays is always hard to put your finger on, but is consistently interwoven with a certain intangible feeling and emotion. For many this was an absolute highlight of the festival, so we couldn't be happier to share this with you as the 5th instalment of our mix series.

Rio 005 - XDB (recorded live at Bonanza 2024)

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Ivan Smagghe at Floresta - Waking Life '24

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Barbara Preisinger at Outro Lado - Waking Life '24

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Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fT6gv7zr8Bw

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Bizarre Trax co-founder Charleze releases the first of his "A Wandering Mind" series on Bandcamp. Quirky and eccentric beats from the dedicated producer!

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