12/20/24- Politics of Dancing Interview Series- Lost Astronaut
Today I wrap up 2024 with one of my favorite new producers, well new to me anyway, Lost Astronaut. 
As with the others we talk about his history as a producer, his influences, why break beats remain his go-to form of expression and what it has been like to have some of the biggest names in the industry play his tracks on a global stage.  We discuss the success of his album, Was it all a dream, released on Morphosis earlier this year and how he has come to find community and support on Twitch. Lost_astronaut_music

This interview, like the others, is available to listen anytime on Soundcloud.com/wkdu in the POD interview series playlist.I want to thank all the talent that have given me the time and space to talk to them this year and also thank their production teams, management and club owners who graciously helped make space in their busy schedules.

Mostly though I want to Thank you, my listeners so much for all of your support in listening to POD this year, it has truly been one of the most exciting and inspirational of my career so far.. even after 20 plus years on the air its so thrilling to be able to speak to and play music from artists all over the world that find a home in progressive breakbeat and to have you all give me thumbs up on Soundcloud, Instagram and here on the air at WKDU.

Next week on December 27th, I will be airing my best of 2024 set and I am so excited to share my favorites, in no particular order, with you this year. It has been a great one!

*Set list forthcoming*




Lost Astronaut interview & set from POD 12/20/24

Twitch DJ since 2022
Genres: Organic House, Breaks & Electronica

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Joe Wink's journey as a DJ began in 1994 when he embarked on a residency spinning breaks. Fast forward to the present day, and breaks remain the cornerstone of his sound, with a particular focus on deep, emotional, and melodic tracks. Joe has honed his craft to perfection, creating a unique journey with his mixing skills that showcases hidden gems that the masses may have missed. Over a decade later, he evolved to digital mixing and production, crafting noteworthy edits and mashups that have earned him a reputation as a true master of his craft. 
     Joe's passion and unwavering perfectionism are evident in the countless mixes he has curated as the mastermind behind Broken Essence, his original concept for a podcast exploring progressive breaks with the top guest artists and DJs in the genre. Since its inception ten years ago, the show has gained international acclaim, with over 320 hours of quality archived break mixes and more than 100 guest mixes. Joe's ultimate goal is to inspire listeners around the globe to tap into their intuitive beauty and inner light, igniting their imaginations and fueling their creativity.
     To fully immerse yourself in his captivating vibes, be sure to follow Joe Wink on Twitch at www.twitch.com/joe_wink or tune in to his monthly series, Broken Essence, on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/joe_wink & DI.FM 4th Sunday of every month from 3-5pm EST/2000-2200 BST
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I guess you can say I have a BS in Bio.

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i am 
a lover of all vibrationary forces,
especially when they combine into
beautiful music
i am
a scientist of sorts
i am
an extoller of the benefits of tonal sound as a way to adjust mood,
and even reality.

music is life!

I'm on an exploration into electronic music ... many genres!
I have eclectic tastes and love a broad spectrum of styles!

Grove (AKA Marek Hajek) is a czech producer from Prague and part of the breakbeat duo Los Dodos. He has been writing music since 1996 and he has been getting support from the likes of Adam Freeland, Jinx, Chris Carter and many others. For the last two years he has been working hard, in his studio in Prague, on his debut album called "Insomnia", an album so diverse, including tracks ranging from techno/tech house to dubstep and breaks/breakbeat, an album so elegant yet so deep and dark, that is surely set to spark some flames in every listener's heart.