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006 Myles Mac

Myles Mac has been adding colour to Melbourne’s electronic music scene for over a decade now. His presence is felt across a number of seminal productions: from the Lost Weekend parties at Boney – where a few of Waxflower’s own shared late nights and sweaty mornings – to his pairing with DJ Camov and the formation of Project 95 and, of course, the world renowned Melbourne Deepcast label and mix series responsible for showcasing local and international artists. Myles stands out from the crowd as a consummate curator of feel good times.

Big Mac played amazing mixes for us at Waxflower throughout his residency. This one provides a glimpse into his exceptional taste, sleuthing between jazzy vibes and street soul and hip hop. No doubt if we locked the doors and begged him to keep playing we would have ended up deep in Mac’s first love: house. Shifting gears and pleasing ears – that’s Myles Mac.

Recorded Live at @Waxflowerbar

006 Myles Mac

Wax’o Paradiso Recordings continues its dive into the extraordinary canon of contemporary Antipodean psychedelia with its second outing on vinyl, four spacious and soaring balearic cuts from local duo Donald’s House. 

From the glistening textures of 37° South (featuring renowned Australian percussionist Phil Stroud), to meandering meditative freakouts Aurora Australis and Under the Lilypad, to the italo new beat muscularity of ‘Budge-E Beat’, Donald’s House are showcasing a constantly evolving versatility and a truly unique take on the acid trip sunrise at the metaphorical Café del Murray.

A1 37° South

"2h40m of private soul r’n’b, gangsta hip-hop to electro boogie seasoned with gospel from cassettes, CDs & vinyl digs mixed by Lorem Ipsum and 12manrambo" - @lorem-ipsum-yo + @kickallhabits

B.P.T. Radio 084: Lorem Ipsum X 12manrambo

Residency show broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (20.09.2024)

Artists: @memorabiliarecords & @kiernandj

Faking Jazz Together w/ Norm & Kiernan Abbott @ Radio TNP 20.09.2024

Certified smoothness on the 90 tick up from Rhode & Brown. Hit play and ride this one out. Keep your ears locked for an EP due out on PT from the boys later this year 

ID requests - @rhodeandbrown

1800 triiip - Mix 73 - Rhode & Brown

@freddygardens @proto-exotica

https://undertheapricottree.net/freddy-gardens-proto-exotica/

Lately there’s been a lot of old DJ Harvey and Daniele Baldelli mixes in my ears, so naturally I’ve been digging for that lush, spacey Balearic sound. From there I’ve zig zagged between late 80s NYC, early 90s Ibiza, and the cosmic birthplace that was mid 70s Italy. 

When I’m not digging, I geek out hard and read, watch docos, and listen to podcasts on music history. The stories behind the Loft, Studio 54, and iconic beachside clubs like
“Baia Degli Angeli” (Bay of Angels) are pure gold and they helped pave the way for the cosmic wave we’re still riding today. This mix is my salute to that era, along with some more recent releases for good measure. Enjoy!

Apricot 66: Freddy Gardens (Proto Exotica)

“I recorded this while I was in Melbourne. The city has a peaceful vibe everywhere you go. It’s a refreshing change from Seoul, Korea. This mix features downtempo tracks with a cosmic and soulful feel, perfect for relaxing. Hope you enjoy it! “

@Jeepsooni is a rising DJ in Korea’s underground music scene. Her sound is rooted in disco but spans many genres. Mixing italo-disco, salsa, French pop, and jazz with house and disco to create energetic sets that resonate with diverse audiences. She organizes and directs Cha Cha Mambo, a party held at Itaewon’s Nyapi Club, where she introduces fresh musical direction to the local scene. At Cha Cha Mambo, Jeepsooni highlights emerging DJs, showcasing unique sounds that differ from mainstream trends, with an emphasis on high-energy disco. 

Her online mixes have featured on platforms like Sound Metaphors, Mothball FM, Headphone Magic, and Studio Namsan, have received widespread acclaim. 


Known for her unique selections and adaptable style, Jeepsooni is quickly establishing herself as a standout DJ in Seoul’s music landscape.

Track ID's: @Jeepsooni

Proto Mix 001 - Jeepsooni

MLiR riding through 4 and a half hours of nuggets. 
ID requests ~ @/m-l-i-r

1800 triiip - Mix077 - MLiR

Imagine shopping in one of those incredible record stores that seems to have everything that was ever made hiding, unorganized, in a series of crates barely kept safe in a damp basement that smells exactly as you'd imagined wet cardboard and dusty vinyl would smell like.  The crates are stacked so high, and the space between rows is so narrow, that catastrophe seems inevitable and you're wondering if those towers of music would happen to fall on top of you, how many years would it be before someone found your body?  (And would that improve the smell?)  

And imagine, in a treasure trove that would make the most niche northern soul trainspotter squeal with joy, you find a record that you'd never heard of before.  A female vocal'd mellow soul classic, coming in at a shuffling 105bpm and featuring organs, strings, and a rather psychedelic guitar.  The track is rhythmic, but not in your face.  It definitely feels like a smart European soft soul track from the 1960s--just enough of that mellow pop sheen (and plenty of reverb) all over it.    

The name on the faded label says that the song title is "Goodbye My Love" by a band you've never heard of before.  Interbay.  Not a lot of other information can be found on the label, other than it seems to be the product of PLW Records, which you also have never heard of.  

You take this curious thing to a nearby listening station and you drop the needle on it.  The vinyl has definitely seen some wear, so even a good cleaning to make it a bit less dusty might not make it sound pristine.  Being a production of a certain time, there are interesting choices made when it comes to the stereo spectrum and an almost haphazard attention to the mix overall, at times.  

But, you think it is rather charming...and you decide to add it to your pile of precious vinyl you'll be purchasing today.  You can't wait to bring it home, where you can start to do some research on it--but before you do, the cashier does something interesting.  

He doesn't charge you anything for this particular track.  You don't want to alert him to his mistake, but he volunteers that "that one isn't what you think it is...so, you can just have it."

As long as it is a groovy retro soul pop tune, you're quite happy to take it off their hands.  

(And, if you haven't found one of these Interbay "Goodbye My Love" 7" singles out there in the wild--and, I have to say that it would be extremely unlikely that you would--at least now, you can listen to it.  Find out if you like it, and if you do, you should give it a like--repost it, share it, add it to a playlist, leave a comment, etc.  And follow this page for more Interbay.  This is the 499th day that a never-before-heard Interbay track has been posted here on Soundcloud, so it does make a difference for you if you follow along and can keep up with it all--AND it helps me, as you can imagine.  (Though, not monetarily...just in vibes, at least for now.))  

I really do hope you like this one!  (I mean, I hope you like EVERY Interbay track--but this one in particular, especially considering the positive response that "Kick Off Your Shoes"--the most recent soul-style Interbay track--has received over the past couple of months--it is, after all, the most listened to Interbay track of all time.)

"Goodbye My Love" *SoundCloud Exclusive*

BLUE EYED GRASS is a hip-hop sample flip beat tape by Lex Colton. BLUE EYED GRASS samples a diverse range of samples from across the world that are over 50 years old. All sample flips are played by hand, chopped, edited, and curated by Lex Colton through hundreds of hours of listening to music from across the world. It is uplifting, energetic, and a fun listen to toss on during a walk, in the car, at the beach with friends, or a workout. BLUE EYED GRASS is inspired by MF DOOM's 'Special Herbs' beat tape instrumentals. The deluxe version of the beat tape is available for purchase on physical version (lexcolton.com) or Bandcamp.

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Les Yeux Orange - Jungle (BACK IN STOCK !!)

http://redlightradio.net/liner-notes/liner-notes-11-jamie-tiller

Red Light Radio - Liner Notes 11: Jamie Tiller

Percussions Pour La Danse

Jean-Pierre Boistel / Tony Kenneybrew - Vas Y Peter

For this instalment we present Heels & Souls Recordings and their sublime Street Soul selection. Heels & Souls are a new label to watch out for, but they are seasoned pros when it comes to DJing. They have just reissued the Street Soul holy grail - Special Touch 'Garden Of Life', so we asked them to dig deep into the genre for this mix. We are delighted to welcome them to our series. The mix is accompanied by an interview with the label bosses and the complete mix tracklist on our blog - https://www.mrbongo.com/blogs/news/digging-deeper-an-interview-with-heels-souls-recordings

Mr Bongo Record Club Guest Mix - Heels & Souls Street Soul Special

004 Jamie Bennett

Do you know Jamie Bennett? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, maybe you heard one of your friends whisper: “That’s the Crown Ruler guy." One thing is undoubtedly true – Australia’s music scene wouldn’t be the same without Jamie’s influence. The wonderful Crown Ruler brand has exerted its influence throughout the country and far beyond. If this is news to you, start looking a little closer to home and you’ll spot the clues.

We’ll keep this intro brief – a cheeky web-surf will provide plenty of thoughtful write ups on the man’s roots. We think Jamie’s an incredible DJ. A trove of aural excellence comes through in this mix; Lovers rock, sun-kissed gems, and plenty of soulful rarities from all corners. It’s a little less about genre and a little more about mood.

When we joked with Jamie that the cost of the records in this mix alone must be his retirement fund, he slyly shot back: "That's my super." It’s hard to explain the effort, the research, and even the resources that go into pulling together the sort of collections that are at the heart of a mix like this. Perhaps that’s a little digger-to-digger nod, a silent sign of appreciation at the incredibly impractical art of carting around bags and bags of records in this day and age.

Our admiration goes beyond knowing the work involved. Hearing and experiencing Jamie’s talent through Waxflower’s speakers was, for us, a thing of joy. And at the heart of it all is Jamie’s love of music. We were honoured to have him play on the wheels at Wax. Music and Human connection, Enjoy!

Recorded live @Waxflowerbar

004 Jamie Bennett

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.

004 Jamie Bennett

Waxflower

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