For the next episode of Navegante, Kraumur invites a young Belarusian DJ and record collector Olya Smok. Olya delivers an hour of mysterious, deep, hypnotic and roughly textured house and techno.

Navegante w. Kraumur guest Olya Smok [21.080.2021]

Aired first on eosradio.de @expansionofsound January 21 2022.

EOS Radio - Jan 2022

introspection

ɪntrə(ʊ)ˈspɛkʃn/

noun
the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes.

Loss. Grief. Immeasurable Joy. 

2024 has been full of these emotions.

Confusion - Exploration - Re-Discovery

Being absent, removed by many kilometres and time zones, has felt strange in a year of such substantial change. Important milestones, devastating loss, moments of astounding joy, all experienced through a veil of isolation. 

Missing loved ones back home and abroad, whilst making life-long friendships and enduring memories in a new home is an interesting feeling. To simultaneously feel so accepted and cared for in new ventures, whilst desperately longing for the known, leads to confusion and contradicting emotions. 

Since moving to the UK, I have consumed more music than ever before. However, in the turbulence of living abroad, I have never felt more disconnected from music and how I want to present it. Something that is so creative and enjoyable, revealing of one's current sense of self, has never felt more intimidating. Confidence is key, and it has been something I have struggled with during this period. 

In this 2hr mix, recorded on a rainy and cold Saturday afternoon in London, I move away from my usual techno offering. I have been sitting on this collection of music for the better part of a year and a half. The music presented in this mix marks the wide variety of emotions felt during this time. 

The way in which we connect with music is often different, moments where I aim to convey sadness may elicit feelings of joy, but this is where the beauty of music lies; the individuality of self-expression, and connection. 

This is not a moment of self-pity, but rather a step towards a positive future. I have learned a lot about myself, and in truth, about music, in these two years.

I hope in listening to this mix, you are supported to reflect on what 2024 has meant to you. 

Expect low-slung grooves, contemplative vocals, and dubbed out minimal loops. 

Enjoy.

Introspection

This mix originally aired in April 2025 on EOS Radio. Thanks for having me and for the complete freedom to just do what I felt in the moment. I really hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed creating it!

EOS Radio - Apr 2025

deep ritual ambient house 

https://soundcloud.com/edward

 

Edward @ The Lot Radio 07-05-2025

Our Belgian connection runs deep, built on shared moments, mutual admiration, and a steady stream of talent that never seems to dry up. The latest to surface is Ben Kamal: Brussels-based DJ, promoter, and soon-to-be label boss. In recent years, Ben has been a staple in clubs like C12, Fuse, and Funke, as well as festivals like Paradise City and Horst. He’s carved out a sound that’s both precise and personal, equal parts deep, minimal, and melancholic. As a resident of Lola Haro’s Small Steps series and curator of nights at bis.club, he’s been steadily shaping a mood, a narrative, a space. And with the first release on his new label ov guidance about to drop, featuring a.brehme and signall kommt (aka z@p), that space is about to get even more defined.

Listening to the mix Ben made for us feels like watching dusk fold into night in slow motion. The arc is patient, but the details are razor-sharp: fluttering hats, muted basslines, strange shadows between the kick and the silence. There’s movement, but it’s not linear. It loops, it lingers, it pulls you inward. It’s not about big moments, it’s about micro-decisions that add up to something more enduring. Call it dusk-lake energy. Call it perfect for the other side.

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Next up on our Nice Mix series is @so-fi-sound – DJ, music producer, and curator at Superluminal. Known for her sharp vinyl record selection, So-Fi delivers obscure, high-quality and hypnotising dance music to make crowds not only dance, but also think and feel on a deeper level.

“This mix makes me dance! The music reconnects my mind and body, making me feel energised, confident, and sexy. It’s packed with tracks that have been in my bag for years, along with fresh finds from recent digging sessions. I hope you like it.”

Nice Mix 012 – So-Fi

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My podcast for the Northern Purpose series, ahead of the first birthday party I played with Dubbyman and Mike Huckaby. 
Published May 14 2012.
Here's what they said: 
"NP22 | Jane Fitz
As the build up begins to Friday’s big event podcast 22 comes from guest Jane Fitz. When we listened to the mix for the first time it certainly took our breath away, It’s definitely got the wow factor. Jane takes us on a journey mixing new and old cuts, musically she shows us her versatility, the mix builds track after track and certainly shows us why Jane is such a great DJ and we’re glad to have her on board."

http://northernpurpose.com/np22-jane-fitz/

Northern Purpose podcast 22 - Jane Fitz  - 5/5/12

Hailing from Eora/Sydney, and having recently moved to London, Zac Walls’ sound reflects his wide range of influences. No matter the setting, Zac’s selections showcase pioneering sound design. His sound is dominated by transient atmospherics and considered texture, deep bass lines, and hooks that keep the movement on the dance floor. 

The art of story telling is not lost on Zac, and he aims to take the audience on this journey. Zac aims to find the balance between energising and challenging an audience. 

One half of obfuscate, Zac finds himself closely connected with the Eora underground scene, but always pushing for novel sounds.

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Introspection

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