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Crown Ruler Mix #25 - Ben Fester B2B Cousin.

We’ve got another mix for you snatched from the wild - this time from iconic brothers @ben-fester and @secondcousins. Recorded at our open-air party co-presented with @planettrip earlier this year, the siblings warmed up for maestro @floatingpoints in the breeze of twilight, where they proved themselves as well-seasoned DJ’s no longer necessitating introduction. 

Sink into this mix of trippy downtempo, percussive electro and cherished vocal house from two masters of their craft. 

Illustration by Ben Keynes.

This mix was recorded on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We acknowledge their Elders past and present, and recognise efforts in the ongoing resistance against colonialism. Always Was, Always Will Be.

Crown Ruler Mix #25 - Ben Fester B2B Cousin

CHIDA自九十年初期成為東京地下House music界的先峰，除了DJ身份外，他也是一位德高重望的製作人，自2009年開始營運廠牌Ene Records。二十年的DJ的生涯，Chida既是面向世界，又是整個House和Techno新浪潮中的依然屹立不倒的人物。

 與Masters at Work、Strictly Rhythm和Nuyorican Soul等等傳奇音樂單位關係密切，多次同台演出，Chida都從中學習。在家鄉他以超過十二小時的馬拉松DJ set為人知悉。2009年開始營運個人廠牌Ene Records，為地下House music界注入新力量，分別有Prins Thomas、Eddie C、Man Power、Tiago、Lord of The Isles及日本本地音樂人如The Backwoods、Cos Mes和Sly Mongoose均在Ene Records旗下推出作品。

 他在ESP Institute千喚萬喚之下推出首張十二吋作品「Danca」後，他終於百忙之中製作更多個人作品，包括原創歌曲和不同的混音作品，都收歸於Ene Records旗下。

 在各DJ包括Eric “Dr Dunks” Duncan、The Idjut Boys、Lindstrom、Mak E、Justin Vandervolgan、 Andrew Weatherall、Soft Rocks、Discodromo等人都讚口不絕，Chida是名符其實DJ中的DJ。 在這個音樂製作地位高於DJ手藝的世代，單憑DJ身份就在國際舞台上大放異彩，Chida絕對是一個異數。

CHIDA has been a pioneer of the Tokyo underground house music scene from early 90s. Influential DJs playing around the world, he is also a very respected producer and run the label Ene Records since 2009. 
 
 Revered after more than 20 years as one of the most respected DJs in Tokyo, Chida is front and centre in the exciting new wave of House and Techno DJs who are now finding fame around the world.
 
 Learning his craft playing alongside legends like Masters at Work, and at Strictly Rhythm and Nuyorican Soul Label Parties, Chida is famed in his home country for his marathon sets which have been known to last well in excess of 12 hours.

 Since 2009 Chida has been running his label “Ene”, one of the most respected underground imprints amongst true house music aficionados, boasting a list of contributors including Prins Thomas, Eddie C, Man Power, Tiago, Lord of The Isles and homegrown Japanese talent such as The Backwoods, Cos Mes, and Sly Mongoose.
  
 Finally, after so much anticipation following his much sought after debut 12”, Danca, on ESP Institute, Chida is finally about to release more music, with originals and remixes due on both his own label, and several others in 2016.
 
 Respected and even, on occasion, name-dropped by such amazing DJs as Eric “Dr Dunks” Duncan, The Idjut Boys, Lindstrom, Mak E, Justin Vandervolgan, Andrew Weatherall , Soft Rocks, Discodromo and a whole load more, Chida is truly a DJ’s DJ.

 In this modern time where music production all too often takes precedence over true DJing craftsmanship, Chida remains that rarest of phenomena, a performer who has managed to carve out a global DJIng schedule purely from the merits of his sheer skill behind the decks.

MIX026 - Chida (東京)

MANAMANA AT ESCAPE TO OLGANITZ - July 30th 2022
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Recording of Sadar Bahar & Ge-ology's set at Dekmantel Festival 2022.

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Sadar Bahar & Ge-ology at Dekmantel Festival 2022

Timeless breaks, techno, and electro from Scotland.

Tracklisting, interview, and download: https://bit.ly/XLR8Rpodcast_AlienCommunications

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XLR8R Podcast 767: Alien Communications

We're delighted to share this week's podcast from Sugar Free, a DJ many attendees of Dimensions over the last few years will be familiar with, and rightly so, she's been quickly rising through the ranks as one of the scene's most sought after selectors, and it's clear to see why ✨

Sit back and enjoy this beautifully crafted mix; 70 minutes of exquisite records and tight mixing skills. Thank you Ale, this one’s a real treat.

@freesugarfree

DIM276 - Sugar Free

For our next podcast, we have the London local heroes and good friends from Outransa, Kensa, and Nicky Macha.

Is a 3h 30min live DJ set that was recorded at Star Lane during the last Ogenblik Anniversary.

Enjoy!

Outransa - Cartulis Podcast 057

DJ Masda is a seasoned selector renowned for his deep excursions in house and techno. Born and raised at the foot of Mount Fuji, his path has taken him out from the shadow of the sacred mountain, through Osaka, and placed him firmly in the nerve centre of European techno, Berlin. He made his first steps in the 90s, spinning expertly chosen vinyls and developing a keen ear for subtler details that quickly got him noticed. In the decades since, he’s been busy building a body of work that includes playing at some of the world’s most revered venues and running his very own label and club series Cabaret with So Inagawa. Under their imprint,  he’s primarily focused on giving a platform to friends, those with whom he shares a personal connection and whose music brings something fresh and fun to the label; this fraternity of musical souls are hard at work to bring the very best of the Cabaret sound to market. Here, Masda’s own signature mix is made manifest for Bassiani Podcast 199: a patiently crafted three-hour dive into eerie electro, bouncy house, even a peppering of Italo nostalgia, recorded live at Horoom’s season close last July. A perfect end to summer and a perfect start to a new year, an act that’ll be hard to follow.

@hauznated

Bassiani invites Dj Masda / Podcast #199

Melina Serser live from Outburst on Saturday afternoon at Houghton 2024.

Recorded at Houghton - Melina Serser (2024)

It’s time for our favorite toad to croak around ! 🐸

We first met @nathaanael in a (long) party he organized near Marseille some time back, and we never skipped tea since then ☕️ 

Don’t be fool by his young age 🐣, he is the wisest of them all 👴🏼 Behind a profusion of badass projects, labels, parties and festivals, he’s a true driving force of the new breath of Marseille’s rave scene.

On top of it, Nathanaël is a very talented dj with his very own style and technique. Aerial and classy, his MRS is yet another demo of Nathanael’s perfect blend of fresh energy and ancient wisdom. 

Enjoy ! 🐸
@papyrecords

Modal Radio Show 049 - Nathanaël

we’re sorry we’ve been quiet , but good things come to those who wait 😘

our next mix is from the wonderful nina yamada , originally from japan and currently residing in london , the jazzy sport london boss shares two slow-paced hours of chillers 💕🤗
 
nina delicately led us through a hazey sunday afternoon at our last gathering , so it’s only right that our fourth mix comes from her 🙂‍↔️

artwork by ruby beddoe <3

sunday downtime 004 - nina yamada

Taking over after Nicolas Lutz playing a magnificent sunrise set to a packed terrace is no easy task, but Adi made easy work of it on the Sunday morning of Bonanza this year. 

Kicking off at 7.30am, Adi never let the energy dip, working through house, electro and techno all underlaid with her trademark acidy sound palette. 

Listening back, this captures the sun-kissed energy of that morning perfectly. 

Rio 015 - Adi (recorded live at Bonanza 2025)

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Sorry I Am Late (edit) - DESO

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