equinox podcast series #001 - Matje

Cem Guvendiren, also known as Cem G, is a Turkish who effortlessly maintains the groove in his elegant and uplifting sets. His youthful spirit infuses his music with energy, while his extensive experience ensures an unforgettable experience on the dance floor. He has performed at parties such as BlkMarket, ReSolute, South America Music Conference, Miami Winter Music Conference, and various events worldwide. Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with renowned international artists such as Cesar Merveille, Margaret Dygas and Sonja Moonear and is known for always delivering captivating DJ sets. 

After spending many years in New York and Los Angeles, Cem returned to his hometown of Istanbul, from where he runs his label, Unreleased Ltd, and is busy with other ventures such as Reviv Turkey, a successful IV brand. Cem is currently working on new releases for his label, Unreleased Ltd., with a host of well-known acts such as Ion Ludwig and Cesar Merveille joining the label. 

Cem also found time amongst his busy schedule to deliver a mix for us, consisting of 100% of his own productions. Before you check that one out, here’s a quick interview with the man himself on the site...

Nightclubber presents... Cem G (Own Productions mix)

Yet another live recording, this time coming from our good friend Buzé of Munich's Analoque collective. Two hours of vinyl only goodness recorded at Berlin's Hoppetosse on 11.11.23. 

Buze:
@buze_official
https://www.instagram.com/buze______analoque/

Analoque:
@analoque_munich
https://www.instagram.com/analoque.munich/

Afterhours:
https://linktr.ee/afterhoursuk_

Afterhours.

Afterhours 138 w/ Buzé (2h set at Hoppetosse, Berlin) ☁

CL.raw - Dub#2

Suena Agency SpotlightOn:Series *COMMUNITY SOSMIX001 NickyP (UK)

GH:::024 is a selection from Elia's recent performance at Guesthouse, showcasing a mix of house, deep house, and minimal tracks, including several of his productions.

GH 024 ::: Elia Nafzger

Carpet & Snares’ white label Dummy series is back once again with mystery tracks from a mystery artist, but there’s nothing mysterious about the music: precision bangers designed for maximum dancefloor impact. Chicago legend Boo Williams looms large over the first three of these tracks, before the B2 takes us on a joyride into old school breaks. Don’t miss!

Buy Here

[DUMMY03] Unknown Artist - "Dummy03" EP [OUT SOON!]

www.dommune.com

Follow Rhadoo: www.facebook.com/RhadooArpiar/

Rhadoo - Live at Dommune Studio, Shibuya (04-04-24)

Next up in the series we have Brighton based 'Fortune Sessions' founder and 'The Mine' resident @dub_athlete with a 2 hour texturally deep exploration through dreamy ambient, percussive techno & darker bass-heavy cuts.

A beautiful journey showcasing her versatility as a DJ, thank you Sophie <3

𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 / 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬 / 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞
Sophie, She, Brighton UK

𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐱
Firstly, thanks to Dj wiggles for the opportunity to contribute to the Kinetic series <3

The mix is experimental and long-form, exploring ambient meditative selections as well as darker bass-heavy and textured tracks from across the bpm spectrum, with several tracks warped far from their original bpm. The pace, mood and energy fluctuate. Some tracks emerge quickly, like intrusive thoughts or distractions, others are  given more time to breathe merging into the mix more subtly. This reflects the often unpredictable and challenging nature of losing and regaining a sense of presence and control. The mix has a symbolic cyclical nature, returning to particular percussive sounds and motifs as it progresses. 

Many philosophies motivate me to DJ including the belief everything is connected to the collective and sound exists at that intersection, it is a universally connecting force that exists at the boundaries where mind and body meet the world. All creative practices are intrinsically informed by the personal experiences of their creator/s. This imbues them with narrative and gives them the potential for human connection at these boundaries. 

The title of the mix “decompression” alludes to the pursuit of emotive release. It is a response to life at present - from harrowing world events, to personal challenges and introspection. I hope people enjoy and connect with it, perhaps finding some peace of mind by its end.

𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭?
I started the Fortune Sessions nights in 2019. Before then I threw a lot of house parties. When I had to move into a house unsuitable for big gatherings I began looking for a venue. 

The Fortune of War is a venue located on Brighton beach. It has an intimate dance floor space indoors for winter events and then a big outdoor space for parties in summer. It’s well-loved by locals, with a friendly and laid-back vibe. For a grassroots night it felt like the perfect fit. 

The first session went well but then Covid hit just before the second event was due to happen. I was disappointed but it gave me time to develop the aim and concept behind the events. I also acquired a better sound system to power them. The second session finally took place in March 2022 and two years on I’m preparing for the 15th!

The Fortune Sessions have always had a multi-genre format with a commitment to diversity behind the decks, and a low-key unpretentious vibe. The venue being a pub rather than a club means that the events draw a crowd of dedicated ravers as well as people just out for a good time. Not everyone who enjoys dance music vibes with the club environment, so I’m glad to be able to platform niche genres in an unintimidating space to a wider audience. The nights being free entry also means its more accessible, giving the opportunity for new musical discovery. On a few occasions I’ve been asked “what IS this music??” by people on the dancefloor.

Check out the full interview & more via our substack: https://allmovingobjects.substack.com/p/kinetic-mix-029-dub-athlete-decompression

kinetic mix 029: Dub Athlete "Decompression"

We thoroughly enjoyed our time digging in Bucharest before the latest edition of SW in two of the city's finest stores; @misbits and @madpiano_ro. Both shops delivered the goods and we are really happy to now share with you some of the records we picked up in Vol. XXII.

Support your favourite artists and labels by buying their records so they can continue to make and release the music we all love.

> Tracklist

Diatriba - Mammoth [Sleep Is Commercial]
René Audiard - Isle Of The Dead [Parama]
Akasha - Subtle Feelings [AHAAD]
Armand Nisipeanu - Invartinduse (For Cata) [Rummenigge]
Cezar Lazăr - Equtime [Amphia]
Vincentiulian - 002.1 [Atipic]
Nu Zau - Fum E [Castanea Records]
Ritmico - Sticlic Ritm [Contur]
Cezar Lazăr - Wedmar [Amphia]
Unknown - 003 (A) [Inhere]
Sublee - Distressed [Contemporan]
Brad Wilder - Restart (DeWalta Remix) [Offline]
Giash - Neon Light (Vid Reinterpretation Mix) [Apotek Studio]

> Buy in store at Misbits and Mad Piano or online www.misbits.ro and www.madpiano.ro

> Recorded in May 2018 by @tomfitzgeraldmusic using 2 x Technics 1210 turntables and an Allen & Heath Xone:92 mixer

> Contact | wearefortherecord@gmail.com

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Vol. XXII (Bucharest Special Edition: Misbits & Mad Piano)

Sound Mixed and Compiled live by Pavel Iudin @ St. Petersburg | Russia
@soundcloud.com/paveliudin

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Immersive, hypnotic and transcendent music. Vinyl & digital record label. Monthly on @threadsradio.

Vol. XXII (Bucharest Special Edition: Misbits & Mad Piano)

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