Gorgeous mix T^T Anyone have ID on this? Soooo gooood <3 <3 @midnighttenderness thank you!!

008 Earl Grey

DJ Earl Grey aka Nik Thorup takes us beyond the dancefloor and into the realm of the cerebral. During his month-long residency at Waxflower, Nik spun a cornucopia of captivating and unique records that always left us hungry for more.

We’re still not sure how Nik managed to intertwine so many polarising genres so effortlessly. Few DJs can stroll from ambient to jazz, from folk to dub, making it sound so organic. Maybe there’s a link to be drawn between this kind of musical curation and some of the more adventurous wine-making processes we’ve come to love at Waxflower. Skin-contact wine often leads to bolder, more intense, and less predictable palates. 

Shady wine-making comparisons aside, it was an honour for us to have Nik play for the whole month. We’ve spent plenty of time listening to his recorded sets, so it was a treat to experience his talent live at Waxflower.

Recorded live @Waxflowerbar

008 Dj Earl Grey

just-us records is a collaborative dig, online shop, and sometimes record label by Bill Spencer, who lives in detroit and Izaak, who lives in San Francisco. the two of them dj frequently in their respective cities and occasionally elsewhere. their mutual obsession with and love of all kids of sound has catapulted them, together, through the vastness of recorded music and the possibilities of sharing it with others. this particular mix is put together from a multi-year effort to explore the worlds of independently-produced R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, etc. etc. from the CD/PC era of the early 00’s. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did!

Just Us Records (Bill & Izaak)

‘Please Don’t Step on My Rainbow,” our latest mixtape and contribution to Jungles cassette series, is an escape into the Wax’o world of assorted balearica, sun-drenched psychedelia, downtempo and contemporary soul. Music both new and old, some rarities and some starterpack jams. Cassette available now via Bandcamp or Jungles webstore!

Jungles Mixtape: 'Please Don't Step on My Rainbow'

Not-for-profit party, reissue label and DJ duo Heels & Souls take the reins on the Secretsundaze show this month, running street soul, kwaito, house and plenty more besides over two hours. There's even an exclusive announcement of a forthcoming release live on air.

Heels And Souls on NTS Radio 12/01/23 (Covering for Secretsundaze)

DREAM ON with Lloyd @ The Lot Radio 02 - 01 - 2023

Springtime is lurking, treacherously - Telephones helps you slide through the murky Berlin lurk with silky and sunny Street Soul, Disco, Balearic, and House-vibes for better, brighter days to finally up those celsius!

Telephones' New Massage 026 [Refuge Worldwide]

Booyakasha! Handing the keys to the '94 Ford Capri over to one of the most dedicated 12" sleuths on the the internet right now! Mirren is perhaps best known for resurrecting a trove of tantalising 90s/00s cross over jams through his own youtube channel, and for wowing local listening bar enthusiasts lucky enough to catch him in full flight. Sit back, relax and enjoy the smoothness personified. Safe to say he's left no stone or obscure white label unturned for this one! 

@mirrens

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAcdX0mF2T8lgQHiWivSH-Q

Q. I get the sense you are a guy who finds real enjoyment in digging deep for long neglected jams and resurrecting them for fresh ears, with frequent uploads to your YouTube channel regularly blowing minds on the internet (speaking from personal experience here!). While there’s a wide range of styles uploaded to the channel, has there been a general theme developing or certain characteristics that you look for when deciding what to share?

A. Glad you've dug the channel! I mean I've been massively influenced by others (e.g. Archive Digital, Modern Art, Mike Who) who were casually dropping heat across their channel/mixes years ago that I never would have come across otherwise. So trying to find and share songs in a similar way has always been the motivation. But you’re at the mercy of what you stumble across, which is why I’m not uploading exclusively mid tempo hip house bangers like I really want haha. I think the variety keeps things interesting though, or at least is hopefully providing a broader appreciation for what’s out there - especially for us Aussie folk.

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together? Is there a sound, feeling or time period in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Truthfully this mix is a collection of fun music I've found first-and-foremost, so it might say more about my searching patterns than it being an intentional narrative.. catchy 90/00s hip hop cut-throughs seem to be in no short supply! I think the wealth of music available in the genre does say something about how versatile (and enjoyable) it is and how it can be used as a vehicle for different cultures, ideas or influences. So maybe the mix is me highlighting this :`)

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment? If so, what’s the story behind those and how might you have stumbled across them?

A chunk of the mix is from lucky discogs pickups or random spotify dives so they’re not the most romantic stories, but finding a song in that deep internet corner definitely adds a fondness. There’s also a few dope tunes from some great channels/crews scattered throughout. But 'Njen Grad' and 'Wuck U Right' feel particularly sentimental due to how many hours I’ve clocked listening, so I’m excited to share them!

MDC.283 Mirren

025 Midnight Tenderness

Born somewhere between tomorrow and yesterday, Ryan Hunter (Midnight Tenderness) warmly welcomes you to the softest moment of your evening.

Click your seat back a notch, windows down, drive-by swooning. This is a cruisey voyage of soul, R&B and dubby tunes that will leave you complete. Aural therapy, on repeat.

Recorded live @Waxflower with @midnighttenderness

025 Midnight Tenderness

Live recording of @space-ghost-1 + @pqtrjck at Bar Part Time for a night of Street Soul May 2023.

Space Ghost + DJ Patrick (Street Soul Special II) Live @ B.P.T. May 2023

Returning to the lab for a special lockdown edition with two hours of bumpin’ slow jams courtesy of @myles-mac and DJ Possum! Hailing from Colombia and a longtime contributor to the Latin music scene in Melbourne, @djpossums (aka Jolie) has a wonderful ear for the slower, soulful electronic love songs of the 80s and early 90s, with recent sessions for @hotwaxsoundsystem and @loopdreamsau some of the smoothest you’ll hear! 

Get comfy for 120 minutes of lounge friendly nostalgia with chunky UK street soul, 90s hip hop, dub, deep balearic, Kwaito and house! 

www.skylab-radio.com

Tracklist:

The Bionaut - Lush Life Electronica
Bassline feat. Lorraine Chambers - Back To Bass-ics
Shortie No Mass - Like This
Critical Rhythm - I’m In Love With You (Version)
A Tribe Called Quest - Check The Rhime (Mr. Muhammad's Mix)
Bovel - Check 4 U
Dual Tone - Atom (Dub Massacre 2)
Boyz II Men - Vibin' (The New Flava)
Pete Rock - Get Involved
Soul For Real - If You Want It
Kiss The Sky - Same Place Same Time
Dub Addiction - Mae Roe KH (Giraffi Dub)
Critical Rhythm - It Could Not Happen (Essential Trance Hall Mix)
Fifth Of Heaven - Just A Little More
Rahsheed - Never Put U Down
Love & Laughter - I Surrender (Club Mix)
M’Du - e Beach (Extended Mix)
Soul Family Sensation - I Don’t Even Know If I Should Call You Baby
Special Touch - Garden Of Life
YBU - Soul Magic (feat Jonell)
Fresh 4 Feat. Lizz E - Wishing On A Star
The Eff Word - TBC (Crustation Slow Mix)
Patrice Rushen - To Each His Own
2 Tuff - Slow Down
The Primitive Painter - Invisible Landscapes
Dennis Mpale - Paying My Bills
DJ Rasoul feat. Shanan - Let Me Love You (SF Vocal Vibe)
KLF - Make It Rain (Extended Version)
42 Cows In Town - Coffeshop People (Orlando Careca Coffe Dub Mix)
Speedy J - Beam Me Up
Pal Joey pres. Expression - Ancestoral Groove (DJ Duke's Deep Groove)

Skylab Radio w/ Myles Mac & DJ Possum (29.08.20)

For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

Well Well, welcome back. Open arms hug. Stern Handshake. Slight bow. High five (eyes locked on each other’s elbow). Pat on the back. Kiss on the cheek. Warm embrace. All the things we’ve missed are now awkward parts of life that we must get used to again. However, one thing that eternally remains is the need for a fucking good mix to bump, and boy has Chico G delivered (as if he wouldn’t?!?!). Chico has summoned his esteemed vibe smith abilities on this one, dishing out nothing but head jerkers and neck workers. 

Chico, Chico, Chico, a multifaceted diamond in the rough. The man can do no wrong. Seeing him go from strength to strength over the last however many years has been an absolute delight. Whether it is curating your tastebuds or your earbuds, he’s done everything with a certain pizzazz that only he can muster up. A consistent testament to his character is the never-ending hard work he puts into Skylab Radio, which almost single-handedly floats Melbourne's love for good music. He’s established himself as a bit of a cultural cornerstone in Melbourne and we’re all for it. This is just a friendly reminder of what Chico can do when he’s able to step back from his other duties and get behind the decks. 

Now for the important part; the finely curated musical selection, poetically arranged. This mix absolutely slaps, guaranteed 100% good vibrations. From the very start when you hear Missy Elliot singing her piece you know you’re in good hands. Classic after classic, beautifully strung together like washed-up shells around a surfer's neck. This will be one of those ‘forever’ mixes you keep on a USB that your grandkids will find in 70 years' time and unearth some old laptop, which will ultimately lead to Rush Hour repressing it onto a traditional compact disc and Chico doing hologram sets at pizza joints around the world. 

Enough bullshit. Just listen to it.

be good. 

His sounds >>>> https://soundcloud.com/chico_g

Skylab Radio >>> https://skylab-radio.com/

FHUO # 53 // CHICO G

Waxflower Bar - Brunswick, Melbourne

A listening bar that considers ambiance to be an integral part of the eating and dining experience. With a music programme that focuses on local and international DJs as well as record collectors, Waxflower will deliver a curated musical experience that compliments laid-back drinks and social gatherings. Leaning on rare-groove and a convivial, warm atmosphere, Waxflower creates a unique space for food, drink, and sound.

025 Midnight Tenderness

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