In July 2010, I got an invitation to play at a small but neat festival named Folk Ibiza. It was my first visit to the island. I got to spin at a bunch of different locations, such as the Hostal Boutique Salinas, Sunset Ashram, and on the terrace at Space. I returned in September of the following year to play a set on Andy Wilson's show on Ibiza Sonica and a second time at the Hostal. I have not been back to Ibiza since. I recently came across this picture (taken at Cala Compte next to Sunset Ashram), which inspired me to make this mix. I tried to sonically capture the vibe that I felt back then. It includes some bona fide classics such as Ashra "Oasis“, Santana "Aqua Marine," and Jah Wobble & Holger Czukay "Hold On To Your Dreams," as well as tunes by Smith & Mudd, Begin, Quiet Village and more. Full tracklist below.  

Pictures by https://editionyro.com, graphics by www.vanjensen.jp

Bongmaster Inc - Brothers And Sisters
Ashra - Oasis
Santana - Aqua Marine  (Edit)
Mental Remedy - The Sun, The Moon, Our Souls (Dub)
Smith & Mudd - Vegetable Square
Begin - Optical Holiday Part 1
Herbest Moon - Blow Your Body (François K Deep Space Dub)
Turnstyle Orchestra - Latin Soul (Sonicsoul Suite Mix)
Plaid - Ralome
Jah Wobble, Holger Czukay, The Edge - Hold On To Your Dreams (Edit)
Balearic Buffin - State Of Grace
Quiet Village - Pillow Talk

A Magnificent Time [Mix/July 2024]

Happy New Year to all my followers and here's to 2025.

New mix recorded at Lady Libertine - all styles and tempos, as per the norm.

Listen, share and enjoy x

Scott Proper : Happy To See You Back

What up IC cru! Been a minute - how you been? We took a little break to let that last mix marinate but we’re back with another for your discerning pleasure. This time around we’re excited to showcase a real UK OG who has been active in various guises over the years, flying the Balearic flag as a DJ, producer and connoisseur of fine choons in The Main Stem circa 2010 and lately with Midlands trio Wrekin Havoc, whose edits and original productions - both of which blur the lines of what is what - have been on rotation in my bag since they first stepped on the scene a few years ago. It’s Rob.J! Robert to his mum, when not up into the wee hours pushing rare track rips to his friends via online chat like some kind of strange drug dealer with incredible taste, has been hard at work with his WH mates Stu & Rich, working on new music seemingly nonstop and blowing minds at last year’s Rotation festival in the English countryside. 

Rob is truly taking us on a Balearic journey with heaps of impossibly rare tunes that sound like they were beamed from the White Island telepathically, mixed by the seat of his pants over a whopping 150 minute mix! Obscure 80s pop gems meeting late-decade dance music head-on, 90s breakbeats, Italo cheese, Spanish vocals dancing with guitar licks - one could be forgiven to think this was recorded poolside at Ku in ‘88!

Big thanks to Rob for contributing such an epic mix, we hope you love it like we do. May it soundtrack your Spring & Summer! 

Mike Bee
San Francisco
April 2025

@wrekinhavoc
linktr.ee/WrekinHavoc


Rob.J (Wrekin Havoc) -  No Rules

Sadar Bahar's dreams are captured in grooves. After years and years of digging deep for records, the Chicagoan built a collection that's too big to fit in his house. Although he has collected more records than he could possibly play, his search doesn't stop, and drops by our store from time to time to see dig the racks.

Bahar got into the music scene in the early '80s, with childhood friend, Charles Brekenridge, who introduced him to the mixing game and taught him how to blend records. Later, Frankie Knuckles showed him the magic of the dance floor. During this time, Chicago was filled with DJ’s who played house and disco sounds. However, Sadar chose a different direction - playing rare & hard-to-find grooves. It is an honor to present this mix, that features a selection picks found in the RH store racks on the day.

This is the second in a series of Rush Hour Store mixes, where we invite our favorite artists and DJs to dig the bins and record us a mix on the spot. Click on the links below for more info on the featured tracks.

Tracklist:
Ned Doheny - To Prove My Love
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=82705
The Police - Voices In My Head
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83686
Gil Scott-Heron - Madison Avenue
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=62595
The Clash - The Magnificent Seven
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=61966
Blackbyrds, the - Enter In
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=28432
Kenix Music - There's Never Been No ONe LIke You
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=81577
v/a - Hustle & Bustle
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83263
Sybil - Let Yourself Go
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=81061
94 East - If You Feel LIke Dancin
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=57860
House Of Spirits - Holding On
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=77109
Loi - Body Contact
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=79662
Mel Sheppard - Can I Take You Home
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=82968
Taxie - Rock Don't Stop
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=83259
Loose Joints - Tell You
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=77699
PPU - Africa Bump
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=50176
Dinosaur L - Go Bang
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=41801
Unknown - Al-Tone Edits 2
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=80167
Billy Paul - Only The Strong Survive
http://www.rushhour.nl/store_detailed.php?item=45117

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http://rushhourmusic.com
http://rushhourmusic.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/rushhourmusicamsterdam
twitter.com/rushhourmusic
instagram.com/rushhourrecords

Rush Hour store:
www.rushhour.nl
facebook.com/rushhourrecordstore
twitter.com/rushhourrecordstore

Distribution:
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Rush Hour Store

Store Mix 002 | Sadar Bahar Digs Rush Hour

Panorama Radio Show #14 - présentée par Soulist

Long time Dream Chimney contributor, DJ, Producer Dennis Kane is facing eviction and looking for support. https://gofund.me/7db0132b

We are hosting the original Disques Town podcast episodes and making them available to stream/download. Please consider donating to help Dennis. At the moment Dennis finds himself in a serious financial jam, and we are raising funds to help he and Roan stay in their home of 31 years.

--

Originally Recorded Sep 21 2011

DJ Harvey has been on his disco horse, riding the plains for some time, carving out a specific lyrical and influential path that many have tried to follow. Harv always shows up ready to get down, and this day was no exception. Enjoying the comedy of our car service adventures, picking up threads of conversation from the week before in Cali, and debating where and what to eat, he is present and good to go. Of late Harvey has been very busy, travelling for gigs worldwide, bringing the Locussolus project to completion, and attending to an increasingly broad range of remix duties and new material. It is always fun to have a friend drop by and play some tunes, even better when they cover such a broad range with energy and grace. Thanks Harv! Now if we can just get a cab to get us to the restaurant.

Special thanks again to Tariq and Sean for their set up and board work.

Disques Town podcast: Episode 2: Dennis Kane w/ DJ Harvey

DEEPSYSTEMS SESSION 13-8-25

if you enjoy it please give it a repost, thanks for listening...

and if your feeling generous you can tip me here..
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DEEPSYSTEMS SESSION 13-8-25

Live from the box at the Public Records beatdown back in August  
Shoutout Hidden Spheres, Ben Hixon, Francis, all the screamers & Have A Bagel Bushwick Ave

Julion De'Angelo Live at The Sound Room:Public Records, Brooklyn, New York, August 2nd, 2025

Summoning the spirit of sonic purification…

Coyote Dub Cleanse 2 Mix

First version that I plan to update pretty soon, following some good friends'  tips, with maybe a bit more vocals etc. 

Still enjoy this first try & don't hesitate to share feedbacks, always welcomed :)


Stronger Together [Waxist Edit] - DEMO

We had the pleasure of Chicago legend and true master of their craft Sadar Bahar (Soul In The Hole / Sounds Familiar) joining us last November.

As a celebration of our three years of Soul Stew, Sounds Familiar and Sadar have agreed for the recording straight from decks to be released as part of our third birthday celebrations.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for a dance over the past three years, thanks to all the DJ's who've come and tore the roof off at Soul Stew in that time, with special mentions to:

Mark Grusane
Volcov
Sadar Bahar
Charlie Bones
Alexander Nut
musicandlights
Pussy Foot
Adam Rogerson

Our fine city family we've played with:

Keith Slater
Anthropologist
Ronnie Orbit
Chris King
Thomas and Vialli
Parish
Comb
Mr Julian
World Running

A very special mention to Ornella and the Sounds Familiar family, some of the loveliest people in the game.

Thanks to our brothers and family members Paul Bryan and Chris Francis for their input to Soul Stew, their contribution will resonate within our parties forever.

Thank you Paul Bryan and Caterina Bianchini for the amazing artwork.

Thank you to all of the venues who've hosted us for the evening, within your walls we've had some very special memories.

Once again, thank you dancers, without you the past three years wouldn't be possible. Enjoy this incredible recording of a true disco beatdown.

Love,
Soul Stew

TASCAM DR-05

Soul Stew presents Sadar Bahar 03.11.18

DISCO DJ | A&R for SOL DISCOS | WINE LOVER | HAPPY FATHER

Booking thomas@jawfamily.com


Have a check on WAX POETICS mix & Article
https://www.waxpoetics.com/listen/jamaican-disco-and-boogie-by-waxist-selecta