ROOM 2 - SATURDAY 20 til 22 🐊🐊🐊

Thanks to Suzybee & Steevio, the volunteers, the dancers, the musicians, Théo & Ugo, the Friends of Fictions, Alex & very special thanks to @iambruce for mastering the recording :)

Hug to @r4r_luz who sadly couldn't make it this year and was supposed to play before me.

Shorter context: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NI2bwMVcu/

Longer context: https://fictionsandreflections.com/a-fluid-togetherness-that-manages/

Freerotation 2024 : The House Of Crocodiles Part 2 (Live Recording)

On May 25th 2024, to accompany the launch of his Arthur Russell book "Travels Over Feeling" Richard King put together an event at London's Barbican celebrating Arthur's life with an all star musical cast recreating and reimagining his music.

I was thrilled to be invited to play a DJ set in the foyer afterwards. I have been an Arthur Russell devotee for 30 years and decided to play an all Arthur Russell DJ set*. The atmosphere was very special with lots of love transmitting back and forth from the DJ booth to the dancefloor. I really felt a freedom to slowly build it up playing so many of my favourite AR tracks and it was one of my very favourite DJ gis of 2024 so far.


*Full disclosure - there was an additional 30 minutes finale of this set that didn't record where I played non Arthur Russell, disco / disco adjacent records.

JD Twitch - All Arthur Russell DJ set, live at The Barbican, London 25/05/24

Recorded live at the Standards & Practices label night @ Social Circle, Kalamazoo MI, July 2024. Was originally in two parts, stitched 'em together here—otherwise this is as it was on the night. Thanks to Jon, Karl, Joel, Ian, Catherine, Sarah, Mike, Pramod, and everyone else who came through!
@ken-meier

AZU TIWALINE Mei Long (IOT, 2023)
DAR EMBARKS Polyp (Stilove4music, 2014)
DORISBURG & EFRAIM KENT Data Smuggler (Aniara, 2024)
TASE Square (Atelier, 2010)
DOLO PERCUSSION Dolo 8 (Future Times, 2014)
STANISLAV TOLKACHEV The Way to the After (Reclaim Your City, 2021)
FORGEMASTERS Metallic (Source, 1996)
GHERKIN JERKS Don’t Dis the Beat (Gherkin, 1988)
TOM CARRUTHERS Cyclone (LIES, 2021)
OBSOLETE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Glass House (Emphasis, 2024)
BYRON THE AQUARIUS Ancestors (Clone Jack for Daze, 2023)
DJ POWEROUT Circuit Work (Synewave, 1995)
TAMMO HESSELINK Nut Wandel (Midgar, 2023)
TRACKMAN Track One (Ideal Trax, 1995)
PAUL JOHNSON Aww Shit (Relief, 1995)
LOSOUL Art Form (Rawax, 2023)
STASIS So-Lar (Alt Version) (De:tuned, 2024)
BYRON THE AQUARIUS Kimora (Dub) (Clone Jack for Daze, 2023)
ESPRESSO Let’s Get Down (Drum Mix) (Maxi, 1990)
BAMBOUNOU Take It Out on Me (French Fries Remix) (50Weapons, 2014)
DJ QU Soul Thing (HotMix, 2019)
JOHN TEJADA & ARIAN LEVISTE Multi-Mode (Palette, 2003)
PARANOID LONDON Eating Glue (Paranoid London, 2012)
PAUL DU LAC Bingo (Clone, 2009)
RANDOM NOISE GENERATION The Playground (Planet E, 2001)
JTC Worn Tough Psyche (Bopside, 2024)
SWEATER ON POLO Slap Box (LIES, 2023)
JAMMIN UNIT Remote Car Babe (Temple, 1995)
DEVICE CONTROL Spirit Module (Double Standards, 2018)
PARANOID LONDON Suck a Dub (Paranoid London, 2022)
UNIT MOEBIUS Let’s Go (Bunker, 1993)
AMBIVALENT Gyges (Valence, 2017)
DA POSSE The Groove (Future, 1988)
AUTOREPEAT You Can’t Stop (SSR, 1995)
CAJMERE & DERRICK CARTER Wet Dream (Cajual, 1992)
TAKUYA MATSUMOTO 87 (Clone Jack for Daze, 2022)
DIRTY HOUSE CREW Groovin (Dirty House, 1995)
MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO Destroy Dub (Yellow Machines, 2023)
ROBBENSPIERRE We’ve Programmed Your Brain (Alphaville, 2019)
RADIOACTIVE MAN & B.PEST A Gentleman from London Was Very Upset (Asking for Trouble, 2024)
FERGUS SWEETLAND Nine Four (Hayes, 2023)
LA-4A Understand (Delft, 2015)
DBRIDGE & FOREST DRIVE WEST Vignette (Exit, 2024)
SLAM Life Between Life (Soma, 1996)
KASPIANN Tuiskussa Langennut (Mantis, 2024)
TIM JACKIW Echo Waves (Offworld, 2019)
DEJA VU From K-Town to Brugetown (After Hours, 1999)
PAUL DU LAC Access (Tevo’s Bare Beats) (Harbour City Sorrow, 2011)
LOSOUL D1 (Running Back, 2022)
NAIL I Think It’s Love (Strictly 4 Groovers, 1996)
CAB DRIVERS Affect (Cabinet, 1997)
DANIEL BELL Baby Judy (Accelerate, 2000)
XTRAK Multiplexor (7th City, 1995)
TAMMO HESSELINK Don’t Forget (Nous’klaer, 2023)
BYRON THE AQUARIUS Roll Up for Your Boy (Dub) (Clone Jack for Daze, 2023)
MYSTIC BILL U Won’t C Me (Snuff Trax, 2015)
ABACUS The Abacus Chat (Prescription, 1994)
BODO ELSEL Fantasie Madchen (M.Mayer Remix) (Playhouse, 1999)
DJ PLANT TEXTURE HiFi (10 Pills Mate, 2016)
PRIMARY COLORS Web of Deceit (Fair Park, 1997)
WAMDUE KIDS No Oceans (Peacefrog, 1996)
TIM JACKIW Form Fatigue (Offworld, 2019)
ARMANDO Don’t Take It (Johnny Fiasco Mix) (Let’s Pet Puppies, 2017)
SAMUEL L SESSION Reversed (Cycle, 1997)
JOHN DALY 51 (Running Back, 2015)
THE MOODY BOYZ Pygmy Song (Insync Velcro City Version) (Prime, 1995)
SEV DAH Igman (Proletarijat, 2023)
ROUND TWO New Day (Club Vocal Mix) (Main Street, 1995)
20/20 VISION Lifeforce (20:20 Vision, 1997)
GOLDIE Inner City Life (Trevino Remix) (Metalheadz, 2023)
3MB Die Kosmischen Kuriere (Tresor, 1992)

Standards & Practices Mix Series — Ken Meier

Ahead of the work we are doing with Detroit veteran Craig Gonzalez this year, here is a mix he’s done exploring new rhythms and soundscapes. We thought it would be prudent to share a mix of one of his many fresh perspectives, where he explores something we at IT find very compelling — new juxtapositions of polyrhythms and drum and bass within a deeply hypnotic techno context. 

"I’ve really been enjoying exploring the sonic space between techno and drum and bass. What excites me about this fusion is how it challenges both myself and fans of these genres, as it often defies the expectations of each. The introduction of polyrhythms takes it even further, pushing the boundaries and making the music feel truly genre-agnostic. In this space, the emphasis shifts away from traditional structures, focusing more on rhythm and context than on genre conventions.

This mix is a studio recording rather than a live set from an IT event because I feel that this style of music requires a more intentional approach to the context of an event. It hasn’t quite aligned with the atmosphere of my time slots—at least, not for now." — Craig Gonzalez @craig-gonzalez

Sam KDC - The Messenger
Minù Jr - TSS
Ying Yang Audio - The Mystics
Verdae | Estrato Aurora - Khori
Aerae - Exsilio
AH&N - Aporia
Archypness - Stong - Pa
Sciama - Emergent Forms
ʀaäʀ  - K Simplex
Sciama - Unreleased
Tampo - Enki
Forest on Stasys - Alternated Mindset
Konsudd - Heilen
Lemna - Hide and Seek
Konduku - Karınca
Human Space Machine - Nagra
Sindh - Massane
Reeko - Urmah 3


IT Podcast

IT.podcast.s14e02: Craig Gonzalez

EPM.187 comes from Chloe Lula. Raised in San Francisco and based in Berlin, DJ and producer Chloe is known for her deep and atmospheric sound that pulls from the niche recesses of techno. Here we can find her tough yet deep and bass driven sound creating a hypnotic groove that weaves together tracks from Viels, Bill Youngman, Function, Cassegrain, Traversable Wormhole, Edit Select, Mike Parker, Yan Cook, BLANKA and more.

Originally trained as a classical cellist, Chloe left the conservatory at 18 when she discovered raving and electronic music, moving to Berlin shortly thereafter to immerse herself in the city’s burgeoning techno scene. The confluence of these worlds has forged her textural approach to techno and inspired her to re-turn to her instrument. Today, she uses the cello to write full-length ambient, electroacoustic live shows as well as deconstructed tones and timbres that help form the unique character of her releases for the dance floor.

Chloe is a resident DJ at Tresor. She's played at Berghain, Boiler Room, Movement Detroit, and countless clubs, festivals and parties across Asia, Eu-rope, and, North and South America, becoming known for atmospheric sets that dig deep into the niche recesses of techno. She has released on Tresor Rec-ords, James Ruskin’s Blueprint and P.E.A.R.L’s label Falling Ethics alongside Oscar Mulero. Her debut instrumental full-length came out on James Ginzburg’s Subtext label in November 2024. She is also the senior producer of Resident Advisor, where she hosts and curates talks and music workshops at festivals like Atonal, Nuits Sonores, Dekmantel, Unsound, Rewire, and many more. Al-ways in pursuit of honing her craft, Chloe has become an exciting, in-demand artist who’s set apart for creating a focused, introspective musical vocabulary that is uniquely her own. 

EPM.187 is also available on Mixcloud.

EPM.187 – Track list  
Viels - Asportazione
Bill Youngman - HH3 (Sandwell District Remix)
Function - Burn
Cassegrain - Caracal
Traversable Wormhole - Closed Time Like Curve
AgainstMe - Dipro
Edit Select - A4
Mike Parker - Atom Soldiers
Childov - Leave
Yan Cook - Digital Dust
AgainstMe - Further Analysis
Manglés - Throwing Vertex
Dawn Razor and Confluence - Constraints
BLANKA - You Can’t See It
Massimo Vivona - Slayd
Kohra, SHFT - Morjim Mystery
9beats - Hanokh
VERMISST - Sempiternal
A Strange Wedding - Wormhole Breaker (Patrick Russell Remix)

RELATED LINKS:
https://www.epm-music.com/podcast 
https://soundcloud.com/epm-music/chloe-lula 
https://www.mixcloud.com/EPM-Music/epm187-chloe-lula/ 
https://music.apple.com/curator/epm-dj-mixes/1735396319  
https://www.instagram.com/chloe.lula 
https://soundcloud.com/chlo-lula 
https://www.facebook.com/chlolula/ 
https://ra.co/dj/chloelula 

For more information about EPM’s digital distribution and other services http://epm-music.com

EPM.187 - Chloe Lula

RA.1000 launches with Theo Parrish, live at fabric: a vanishingly rare club mix from the king of deep crates and impossible transitions.

There are DJ sets and then there are Theo sets. No matter how many times you've caught him in action, every time still feels like the first. Running hot, levels smoking, isolator working over time. You think you know dance music? Think again.

Parrish's debut on the RA Podcast is a milestone for the series, one we've sought for over 15 years. So it was only right that Theo led off our 1000th celebrations. Recorded live at fabric last December as part of RA's party with the London club for their 25th anniversary, this three-hour segment documents the crescendo of his eight-hour marathon. 

The Detroit legend doesn't release mixes often, and when he does, they're usually studio recordings: think NTS shows, his 100% Detroit edition of DJ-Kicks or classic tapes Body (1997) and Methods of Movement (2000). A capture of the Sound Signature boss on the dancefloor is hard to come by.

Sure, there's galvanising build-ups and crowd-pleasers, but laced throughout a Parrish beatdown are rarities designed to shock the system. In a business dominated by marketing, the vinyl master towers above thanks to a relentless hunger for lustrous melodies, moods and textures of all stripes, which he and he alone can fold into an inspiring and exhilarating joyride.

On RA.1000, blissful reggae precedes new wave disco; '80s R&B morphs into synthy techno; bleepy Chicago jack makes way for a poignant vocal ballad. It's Theo through and through. Once again, he proves that anything and everything is possible with the right records.

@theoparrish @fabric @soundsignaturedetroit @crownruler

Listen to all RA.1000 mixes, as well as the complete history of the RA Podcast, at https://1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Theo Parrish

The mastermind behind Basic Channel, Hard Wax and Rhythm & Sound doesn't do mixes. For RA.1000, he made an exception.

Trace Mark Ernestus's path, and you trace the evolution of electronic sound itself. The timeline of contemporary Berlin is unimaginable without him. At first, that meant Hard Wax, the crucial hub that shaped the early era of the city's techno revolution. Carl Craig once said it plainly: "Mark was ground zero."

From there, Ernestus never stopped. There's the birth of dub techno and the near-flawless catalogue that followed through Basic Channel and Rhythm & Sound. There's his immersion in Senegalese mbalax with Ndagga Rhythm Force. Lately, that means Open Ground the Wuppertal bunker that's letting people hear music as never before.

As part three of RA.1000, Ernestus has kindly supplied his first studio DJ mix. As you might expect, it's technically immaculate, but more than that, it feels like a substantial and generous conduit to one of the world's most vital genres.

Amapiano remains underexplored in music media. Publications like our own are still learning to keep pace with the South African sound's global pull, animating millions across the globe. 

You'll hear the range and richness of the genre across the near two-hour mix, from the gothic, percussive stomp of Caltetonic's "Bambela"  to the devotional glow of GemValleyMusiq's "Something Spiritual."

Through all of this, Ernestus has remained understated. He lets the music speak for him, with a quiet honesty that lies in decades of opening doors—creating the conditions for new sounds and scenes to flourish and carry the culture forward.

@opengroundclub @hardwax 

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1011. Listen to all RA.1000 mixes, as well as the complete history of the RA Podcast, at https://1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Mark Ernestus

Shawn plays disco for Abby, special nod to Celso Valli. 

https://www.instagram.com/shawn_osullivan_
https://soundcloud.com/shawnosullivan



Tonal Fiction with Shawn O'Sullivan @ The Lot Radio 08-14-2025

https://soundcloud.com/craig-gonzalez
Detroit’s Craig Gonzalez was drawn to vinyl from a young age, captivated by hip hop and the underground party scene of the 1990s. This fascination quickly evolved into a lifelong passion for DJing, driven by a desire to weave rhythmic layers into compelling, personal stories. 

A self-taught artist, Gonzalez’s collection spans the rich musical evolution of Detroit, including techno, house, hip hop, funk, dnb, and a diverse range of other genres. His skills were further honed during his residency at Solar in Ann Arbor, where he shared the decks with renowned artists. Gonzalez has also been a frequent fixture at Movement and other major local events, where he’s shared the stage with legends in the electronic music scene. Since 2022, he has been a resident DJ for the Third Thursday monthly event by Paxahau, further cementing his presence in Detroit’s vibrant nightlife scene. 

Deeply influenced by the musical depth of Detroit and the hypnotic craft of global artists, Gonzalez’s style reflects a rich, interconnected network of like-minded creators. His connection to family, history, and the culture surrounding electronic music gives his sets a profound sensibility, effortlessly translating onto the dance floor.

Resident Advisor: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/craiggonzalez
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgonz313/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgonz313/

RND 141 - Craig Gonzalez

Re recording from an ambient set played at Small World Books in Rochester, NY November 7th 2019

1 Frederick Rousseau- Cyber-Gingko (Origins 1996)		
2 Phil Thornton- Emerald Canopy (New World Music 2009) 	
3 Morpheo- Under the trees Chapter 1 (Oreade Music 2008) 
4 Herb Ernst- Midnight Ocean Reflections (Mystic Visions 1987)	
5 Karunesh- Phase 'South' (Nightingale Records 1992)	
6 Coyote Oldman- Dawn Procession (Coyote Oldman Music 1992)	
7 Schawkie Roth- Spanish Rivers (Heavenly Music 1979)	
8 Constance Demby- The Light of All (Sound Currents 2000)
9 Medwyn Goodall with Runestone- Full Moon Gathering (MG Music 2009)
10 Hiroshi Yoshimura- Humming Water (Eastworld 1993) 
11 Ian Hawgood & Danny Norbury- V (Home Normal 2018)	
12 David Arkenstone- The Last Train (Domo Records 2011)	
13 Jon Hassell- Hamburg (Intuition Records 1987)

As The Days Grow Shorter

It might well have been her set at Freerotation in summer 2018 that really got people talking about Gigsta. It was there that the hardcore heads in the crowd were all abuzz with her fresh mix of heavy bass, house funk, off kilter rhythms and kinked synths. Since then she has become more and more visible at key parties round Europe, not only as resident at Berlin's Room 4 Resistance but also through her painstakingly researched and assembled radio shows for Cashmere, where she takes cues from literature, NASA launches, spoken word pieces and plenty more.

As the eagled-eyed will know, Gigsta has already been confirmed for Dekmantel Selectors in August, but to keep us going until then she has served up a special mix for us. You never know what you'll get with the Belgian artist, it could be hard and fast, could be grime, or could be garage. Here she goes for creepy and unsettling ambiance that eventually gets contorted into warped bass music, hyperactive club, hammering techno and euphoric jungle. It shows an unrivalled command of tempo and makes for a real seat-of-your pants ride.

As The Days Grow Shorter

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