Recording of Tako's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021.

Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Tako at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

✨ vinyl only mix✨  

For edition 69 of our guest mix series, we welcome once again London-based record collector Ilan (Night City Life). A true Italo enthusiast, Ilan curated Night City Life (@spacetalkmusic), one of our favourite compilations of 2019. Night City Life II will be dropping this summer (and we can’t wait 🎷)

As a DJ his selections are always rich with nostalgia and emotion, taking us on a journey through time and sound. Here is a recording of his vinyl-only set from Flow Festival last year; an Italo-tinged expedition in the Helsinki sunshine.

H.A.N.D. MIX 069 - Ilan (Night City Life)

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https://soundcloud.com/eluize: This mix is an invitation to let me lead you through my world of beauty in electronic sound. Things I love to play or hear at sunrise, as the moon shows her face, on a train, watching rain on a window, having those early moments with friends warming up for a night ahead, bleary-eyed swaying with new connections on the dance floor as the day starts to crack through the windows of the club, on a long drive home, or as a backdrop to cherished, deep and sometimes nonsensical chats somewhere around a kitchen table or sunk deep in a lounge relishing in the night that was. A lot of these have been closing tracks, or openers, hidden on a B2 or snuck into a compilation, so to put them all together as a special tribute to the sparkly, deep, sometimes acidic, sometimes soaring things that make my heart swell and I can’t help but move my body to. It’s sentimental, joyful, introspective and hopeful, I hope you find something you that speaks to you here. All my love, Eluize xo.

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Eluize approaches her DJ sets and productions, creating and playing music that evokes spectrums of emotion, resonating viscerally through the meticulous interplay of elements.

Whether through delicate, reflective production on her latest LP “Believe”, disco drenched elation on “Curious Bliss”, gritty EBM on “Lucidity” or the orchestration of decadent escapes on dance floors when DJing, the Australian’s artistry speaks to the senses.

Eluize drenches brisk house with a prog touch in acid. In her sets, selections entwine and move together, rather than succumbing to excess, the rave locks into flow. Listeners will find themselves drawn inwards time and again, guided by ethereal breaks, often lead by Eluize’s vocals, the breathing space she creates for dancers, and the energy of the tracks themselves.

Whether in the cavernous depths of fog filled clubs or dusty plains of heat hazed festivals: Eluize grounds her music in something psychedelic and hypnotic, a place of security where lively, bubbling melodies have room to unfold. She shapes a comforting sanctuary, whether you feel completely alone or enveloped in the energy of the crowd. Rave, that is.

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LAYER #413 | Eluize

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2025-06-21 Live At Power House (Hans Nieswandt, Finn Johannsen)

A xone 96 got fried in the heat. You could cook eggs on it. Last minute switch to a pioneer. Therefore the slight delay.
Settime 1700 - 1900 at Landesmuseum Zurich, August 13 2025

Rundfunk 2025

Fade In Gently, 9 September, 2025

Czech producer Sonority makes his debut on Dutch imprint Manual Music with Letting Go, a collaboration with his student and vocalist Katarina Demska (aka Katska). Blending progressive house drive with timeless deep house finesse, the track showcases Sonority's knack for emotive atmospheres, honed through releases on labels such as Fenestra, Distinctive, Traum Schallplatten, Liquid, Rune, as well as his work composing for ads, theatre, and live performances supporting names like Jon Hopkins, Max Cooper, and Nathan Fake.

Two standout remixes round out the release: Coastlines, the joint project of AllezVed and HEFE with credits on Colorize, ZeroThree, Sekora, deliver a lush, cinematic reimagining full of soaring synths and soundscapes. Meanwhile, Teom & Kiaro, with Kiaro a familiar name on Manual and Teom associated with Mango Alley, Art Vibes, RKP, dive deeper into heady progressive textures for a hypnotic late-night interpretation.

Letting Go captures a moment of artistic connection and sets a strong first mark for Sonority on the long-running Manual Music.

Letting Go

Letting Go (Coastlines Extended Remix) [feat. Katska]

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Tiefschwarz - On Up | Classic Music Company [2001]
Turntablerocker - I Heard You Were Dead (Tomboy's Ambush Makeover Version) | Fine [2005]
In Flagranti - EFX 10-11 | Codek [2007]
Black Devil Disco Club - Coach Me (Dub) | Lo Recordings [2005]
Gloria Stefan - Oye Mi Canto (Orion Agassi Edit) | Self Release [2023]
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Rob Mello - Fantasize | Classic Music Company [ [2002]
Padded Cell - Signal Failure (GTA version) | DC Recordings [2005]
Jarvic7 - Bush Of Love (Razormaid Mix) | An Sa  [1989]
909d1sco - dONNERSTAG | Self Release [2005]
Philadelphia Five - Not Leaving Without Jerry (Andi Revamp) | Eskimo Recordings [2025]
Dude Energy - Renee Running | Animals Dancing [2015]
Bronx Dogs - Closing In (Richard Sen remix) | Mixed Blood [2005]
3rd Face - Canto Della Liberta (Accapella) | Classic Music Company [ [2011]
Asa Tate / Tech Support - Replica | Rhythm Section [2025]
Future Four - Into Orbit (Dark Circles remix) | Phantasy Sound [2013]
Dj Wedding - Roller | Italo Modern [2021]
Tim French - Te Amo | Hooj [2025]
Katcha - Touched By God (Peace Division Remix) | Hooj [1999]
Richard Sen - Ghost Dub | Emotional Especial [2014]
Daniel Maloso - Ritmo Especial | Comeme [2011]
Zakmina - Caroline (Fabrizio Mammarella Remix) | Roam Recordings [2019]
Megabeat - Jet Harris (Techno Dub) | Megabeat [1991]
Dorothy's Fortress - Curb Dog 88 | Destroy All Planets [2009]
Black Devil Disco Club - On Just Foot (Slide Inside) (ft. Prins Thomas) | LO Recordings [2007]
DJ Voodoo & The Liquid Method - Everybody Thinks I'm High (Original Mix) | Black Magic [1994]
Like A Tim - Tv Talk | Djax Up [1994]
Auntie Flo - Woman Of Your Boss | Permanent Vacation [2014]
Studio X - Los Kings Del Mambo (live mix) | Torso Dance [1992]
Company B - Perfect Lover (dub version) | Atlantic [1987]
Azah Kamal - Maadna Bkra (Moving Still & Tjade Edit) | Dar Disku [2021]
Prince De Takicaride - Space Jam | Non Stop Rhythm  [2024]
Solid Groove - When We Heard Maurice Fulton | Dubsided  [2010]
Dexter - i dont care | Clone [2000]
Blawan - Getting Me Down | Self Release [2011]
Black Devil Disco Club - Sorrow (Dub) | LO Recordings [2007]
D.F.X. - Relax Your Body (Another Version) | Discques Dreyfus [1989]
Bali - Patel Rap (Instrumental) | Multitone [1989]
Two Of China - Los Niños Del Parque | Future Dance [1986]

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Proyecto Remix de Babasónicos - Carismático (LZ3 Edit)

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A Love From Outer Space - Phonox 21.02.20

"Fail We May, Sail We Must".

Sean Johnston playing a musical tribute to ALFOS partner Andrew Weatherall, who passed away earlier in the week.

Thanks to everyone that came, it was a fiercely beautiful evening that will stay with me forever.

Thanks to Dylan, Jules and all at Phonox. 

If you wish to mark his memory we would be grateful for any donations made to charities that were important to him:

Amnesty International
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Crisis
Thrombosis UK

Profuse thanks to Jules Hicks @ Phonox and Chris McCormack @ Blacklisted Mastering.

Track Listing

Joe Jackson Steppin' Out Live	Joe Jackson
Journey Home (Original Mix)	Patrick Cowley	
Union Mistica (Rodrigo Gallardo Rmx)	Discoshaman & Lemurian	
Mustat Varjot (Original Mix)	Roberto Rodriguez	
Saturnus (Ghost Vision Theme)	Ghost Vision	
The Cube (Acid Pauli's Papito Remix)	Oceanvs Orientalis, Idil Mese
What Edit Is This (BG MSTR) 44-16		
Andrew Weatherall - YATOOL3		
Scott Fraser - Together More (original mix)		
Mandrake -Georges Chatelain & Getaroom!	
Mopedbart (Original Mix)	Hubbabubbaklubb	
Four Walls-No Use. (Bratleys Bootleg mix)		
Simion, MD X-Spress - God Made Me Feel It (Claptone Edit)		
HEY GRINGO	BRIOSKI	
Slow (Chemical Brothers Remix)	Kylie Minogue
The Asphodells - Never There (Hardway Bros Remix)		
Primal Scream don't fight it (ALT cut)	
Mugwump Boutade 2008 original		
Andrew Weatherall Walk of Shame		
MANFREDAS - MANI FROM THE BLOCK		
PAUL SIMON - Diamonds - Terje dub		
If You Want Me - Jay Shepheard Remix	Cisco Cisco
Invisible College- Gatto Fritto		
Edit Service 8 Pete Wylie Story of The Blues pt 2  - by It's A Fine Line		
None (Original Mix)	LAARS	
Chris Carter - Moonlight_ndb_remix		
Depeche Mode - Painkiller (Ballistic Brothers Mindshaft Dub Mix)		
TB - Invitation to Love	 	
The Future Sound Of London - Papua New Guinea [Andrew Weatherall mix] ALT edit		
Cheaters - John Talabot's Classic Vocal Refix	Teengirl Fantasy
Electrica Salsa (Roman Fluegel Remix)	Sven Vath, OFF - Organisation For Fun
LOS NINJOS female Re-Cut	matt.moroder@web.de 	
Blancmange Living On The Ceiling (Pete Herbert Mix)		
Welcome To The Pleasuredome (Fuitless mix)	FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD
Money Money Money (Original Mix)	Re-Tide
Sometimes - Sexican Version
All A Dream (Original Mix)	Misiu	
Phylyps Track 2	Basic Channel	
What's A Girl To Do	Group Listening	
DJ Hell CAR _ PK AUTOBAHN REMIX		
Do Da Doo - Plastikman's Acid House Remix	Robotman
Serenade (Original Mix)	Tom Demac
Hardfloor Hardtrance Acperience		
Camino Del Sol - Joakim Remix	Antena		
PARDON MOI - INSIDE THE OUTSIDE (Cotton Bud Kick Trick)		
Prepare To Energize (Baldelli & Dionigi mix)	Baldelli, Dionigi, Torch Song	
The Warriors (Deckard Rework)	Deckard	
PARANOID LONDON - DO YOU WANNA TOUCH THE YELLOW MAGIC_		
Spaceship (Superpitcher Space Trip) Paulor
A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray (Shield Re Edit)		
Loverboy (Acid Pauli Retouch)	Steve Bug	
CitiesInDust_LongVersion_Amy Douglas		
Stars (Original Mix)	Mr. Fingers
Calling 626	Brioski	
Sell (Curses Remix)	Jennifer Touch	
You Gotta Believe Acapella (Acapella DJ Tool)	Fierce Ruling Diva, Koen Groeneveld
The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows (Lefside Wobble Edit)	
What Time Is Love? (Intro Mix) Kris Menace & Lifelike		
Relax Your Body - Another Version	D.F.X.	
Bass Doctor - Peza Edit	
The Slam (Gerd Janson Edit)	Westworld	
Der Alte (Original Mix)	Kolsch	
Mama - Unmask Me - Ashley Beedle Vox Mix		
Nana (Original Mix)	Acid Pauli
Smokebelch II (David Holmes Mix) The Sabres Of Paradise
Primal Scream Come Together Andrew Weatherall Mix		
Primal Scream Uptown Andrew Weatherall (Long After The Disco Is Over Mix)

ALFOS  Phonox 21/02/20 Sean Johnston

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The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.