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Space and time both play a role in pølaroit’s music. A felt connection to Jonas and Marius’ hometowns  in Northern Germany, their geography, as well as a  sense of pertaining to a specific instant in time, a  generation, are both expressed in the duo’s strain  of melodic deep house, “We see our music as a  snapshot of time and music,” they say. The chosen  name for the duo, pølaroit, is a reference to this  idea of capturing a moment and it tributes both  their northern roots (Polar) as well as the birthplace  of techno (Detroit).  

Jonas and Marius, both in their mid-twenties, grew  up near Hanover - yet it was only in 2018 that they  crossed paths for the first time. Prior to that, Jonas  had been developing his own work as a pianist,  influenced by neo-classical artists such as Nils  Frahm and Olafur Arnalds as well as scoring pieces  for film and advertisement. Marius on the other hand, who had been playing the drums since a  young boy, started his musical path at sixteen  deeply influenced by his interest in percussion and  the urban electronic music scene of the time. When  both met at a Christmas market in Hanover, after  one too many cups of glühwein, they set a studio  date just for fun. From that first day it became  immediately clear to both that Jonas’ melancholic piano melodies weaved themselves seamlessly to finish into otherwise hard-electro, “We love the imperfect, human touch and want to transport this feeling into electronic music,” says Jonas, “We recognised that everything gets faster and faster in our society, and that there is a certain perfectionism floating in our generation. That is not the way we see our music, we want to be more and more in the moment when creating,” adds Marius.  The EP’s track Underwater encompasses the desire for honesty by the use of a detuned piano, while the sound of waves that is heard throughout Cala calls forth a natural and earthly force. The title track, Pure features field recordings of a brick smashing against a wall – with it the veneer of perfection is also shattered. Their interest in “keeping things real" also informs the gear the duo chooses to work with - mainly analog synths and  tape machines - as well as, of course, their collaboration with singers Luna Morgenstern on Perfect Strangers and Margret on Underwater who add warmth and intimacy to tracks through their voices. Their quest for an authentic, unreproducible sound is also the reason why playing live is an important part of pølaroit’s act.  Through five incredibly catchy tracks, Pure is an EP which evokes nostalgia. The longing expressed through whimsical melodies and a full-bodied bass calls forth a time when things weren’t always polished or airbrushed. Such an approach has uncovered the magic at the heart of pølaroit’s music and what makes this enigmatic, astute duo so very special; their ability to create a mature and contemporary sound that retains purity. 

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pølaroit [Stil vor Talent / Ki Records] - Mix #148

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MOON CYCLES welcomes Med Aziz Ben Ameur, the founder of Listen To ROFD with a stunning & eclectic mix.

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Cycle 25 // Med Aziz

Hello friends! Here is the recording of my very first set at Stereo Montréal

A place that truly feels like (((home))) 

A room that means so much to many of us and that sparks wonders for those who haven't been yet. A space where we can be free, all together. A spaceship that uses vibrations to bend space and time. A temple where music becomes alive.

It was an honour to have the chance to play in this room for 11 hours to the most amazing group of humans. It's been a dream of mine for so many years to have the chance to play there and it's one of most meaningful moments I ever lived. Stars were aligned, the collective energy was truly beautiful and I am happy to be able to share with you the soundtrack of that night. 

Thanks to all the @stereonightclub team for the incredible work to co-create such a sacred space for music. 

A special thanks to Luc for the cosmic visuals during the night.

And thanks to all of you family and friends who joined the journey.

This is Part One, between 00:00 and 06:08 am.

With love,

Mikael 

Artwork Photo by Tom Cardeli

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Desert Lines-Flux-(Mellon Place Records)

Femmina dolce e chiacchierata

A night full of great vibes and wonderful people opening for Matthew Dekay was an amazing experience, we enjoyed it so much and hope everyone did too :)

@ Elements Lounge, Bahrain (13.11.15)

Zone+ & Usif Opening Set For Matthew Dekay

Very happy to share with you the live recording of our set at SXM Festival 2019. ☀️🌴We had so much fun at this wonderful event, such a blissful experience and we highly recommend anyone to go next year ! 🎶 

Thanks for listening 💚

- H&K

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SXM Festival • Flying Circus • The Gardens Of Babylon 

Line Up

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Audiofly
Blondish
Viken Armen
Unders
Hicky & Kalo

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Hello angel,

It has been a while since we wrote to you, but we are happy to say that we are coming in strong. Starting the first days of the decade with a set of podcasts by musicians we adored from a little distance but that are close to our heart.

Before you the podcast of the two Russian superstars Gorje Hewek & Izhevski. They presented a beautiful journey that takes us to shores and places faraway even though we are glued to our desk on a rainy day in Amsterdam. 

Excited to connect with these two talents on one of our shows soon but for now, this one is on repeat.

Share your thoughts in the comments below.
We love you.

The Gardens of Babylon

The First Days of a Decade - Gorje Hewek & Izhevski

Wow!


What a night it was at @tivitbilisi !!! It felt really good and refreshing to explore deeper & more melodic atmospheres. It was my first visit in Tbilisi and people were so receptive for my intimate and much more introspective set in relation to what I usually play. I hope my recorded set from that evening gives you similar feelings we all felt there!


Milo

Milo Häfliger | Sparklers & Friends @ TIVI Tbilisi | 8 Feb 2020

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XYZ and When We Dip present the Selectors series, where we give our family of producers an opportunity to display their prowess behind the decks. Expect unreleased material from across the label collective, as well as classic gems and heady grooves from some of the undergrounds finest heads.

Erdi Irmak is no stranger to the scene, and an established purveryover of touching productions on the likes of Tale & Tone and Hoomidas. As a firm figure amongst the top tier of up-and-coming deep house producers, we are thrilled to have Erdi launch our Selectors series.

The Turk offered his interpretations on the recent Same Light EP, finding the perfect middle ground for the release on his XYZ debut. He pays homage to the original’s understated moments, while placing weight on the groove to give the remix immense dance-ability.

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XYZ and When We Dip present the Selectors series, where we give our family of producers an opportunity to display their prowess behind the decks. Expect unreleased material from across the label collective, as well as classic gems and heady grooves from some of the undergrounds finest heads.

Madraas, a revamped moniker for a longtime partnership, snatched attention with their Vires EP on TOR. The collaborative project with VieL was brimming with crispy grooves and haunting basslines. They've just made their debut appearance on All Day I Dream, and we're thrilled to have them on the podcast series.

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XYZ and When We Dip present the Selectors series, where we give our family of producers an opportunity to display their prowess behind the decks. Expect unreleased material from across the label collective, as well as classic gems and heady grooves from some of the undergrounds finest heads.

Hosini eases us into fall with an outstanding hour for our third edition of Selectors. The Swedish starlet has been with us since day one, presenting Flyga and the enigmatic Soul Search EP with XYZ. His stunning sound has been the basis of our exploration into deep and melodic forms, setting the standard for the imprint from the get-go. In fact, rumor has it Hosini is close to unveiling a unique project in the coming months...

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XYZ and When We Dip present the Selectors series, where we give our family of producers an opportunity to display their prowess behind the decks. Expect unreleased material from across the label collective, as well as classic gems and heady grooves from some of the undergrounds finest heads.

Wassu was the man who launched our sturgeon TOR imprint, and we couldn't be happier to have him back on deck for the Selectors series. Warm grooves, hearty melodies, and masterful arrangement are all apart of the Wassu sound; one we are becoming quite fond of! Enjoy an hour of signature sounds from the New Yorker. 

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XYZ and When We Dip present the Selectors series, where we give our family of producers an opportunity to display their prowess behind the decks. Expect unreleased material from across the label collective, as well as classic gems and heady grooves from some of the undergrounds finest heads.

Emotional Tourist has been firmly in the crosshairs of our scope for some time now, as someone we think is making some of the best deep and melodic sounds around. The Bucharest-bred boy has stepped onto the scene this summer with a supreme EP on Kindisch. With a distinct knack for reworks and edits, his recently released revamp of Sade has been on repeat all week, and we're happy to hear more from him on the latest Selectors. 

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