An episode that feels well overdue yet thoroughly worth the wait! A titan of the Naarm underground music scene, Pjenné has been a kindred spirit and longtime pal since the early days of MDC, and it's no surprise that her contribution is packed full of gloriously deep and immersive feels, bassy and driving in parts and light as a feather in others, speaking to a palette that has been meticulously explored and continues to evolve along with her incredible weekly radio show on PBS, Passing Notes. 

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Q. What sounds of feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. For this mix, I wanted to channel the energy and sounds that I associate with Melbourne Deepcast rather than drawing on the darker side of my sound palette that has been at the fore of my radio and club sets of late. MDC means so many things to me, but there’s definitely an energetic, grooviness that comes to mind and this is what inspired the mix. Although the mix does showcase parts of me (heavily atmospheric, emotive and a few downtempo tracks for good measure), I’d say this is more of a mix for you. :) I imagine this mix being listened to outside, on a sunny day, but when you might also need a little extra pep in your step. 

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. The first that came to mind is a track by Sean Cusick and Medway (Jesse Skeens) - It is an incredibly beautiful and emotive breakbeat track from 2002 on Saw recordings, there’s just something about how the vocals and the pads wash over you - although its upbeat there's also a sombreness to it and I just think its the whole package. 

Towards the end of the mix there’s also a very very classic ambient trance number, Lazer Worshippers by Damon Wild & Tim Taylor from 1993 - Not the most deeply dug track but it's a classic for a reason.

Q. You have been lovingly broadcasting your weekly radio show Passing Notes on PBS for six years running, which is a serious achievement! Tell us what you did for your sixth anniversary on International Women's Day, and what keeps you inspired to broadcast the show week in week out?

A. It’s been a wild ride that’s for sure! I really appreciate that International Women’s Day marks each yearly anniversary of Passing Notes - it reminds me to stop and reflect on each year as an achievement that I would probably otherwise forget in the chaos of life. This year I enlisted the help of Syrian DJ and Harmony Rec affiliate Zeynep, who provided an excellent, playful and sassy celebratory guest mix. 

As for my inspiration to keep going, I’d say that I draw from the collective power of electronic artists locally as well as internationally. There’s just so much good music to share, and Passing Notes enables me to provide a crucial connection between ‘underground’ electronic music and the wider music community. I'm also inspired by live radio as a format - it provides a sanctuary for me from the highly curated nature of music today and allows me to be more playful in the way that I explore different sounds. To me it is a place free of judgement.

MDC.308 Pjenné


Meet Soyoon—the landscape architect turned dreamsmith of motion.
Raised on radio crackle and dolphin-blue Walkman tapes, she’s always had a thing for tuning into feeling. Now a resident at Macadam and Mihn, she sculpts sound with the same mischief and precision she once brought to space and form. Her motto? “Why play it safe when you can play it mind-blowing?”
Buckle up—her all-vinyl set hits straight to the soul.

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Local legend Lora Mipsum takes the tools for number 33.

Heads down and grooving, it’s a peek into the darker corners of her bag.

Tuck in.

mooncoral.tape33 ~ Lora Mipsum

Deep, dubby and most importantly trippy sounds from Melbourne-based selector https://soundcloud.com/isabel-nak. Layered with rich textures and pulsating rhythms, Nak's BSRMIX showcases her signature style in 1 hour and 40 minutes of deep listening bliss.

BSRMIX #158 - Nak

@iggypiggypiggyp and @zeynep all nite longggg :P 

shoutout to our elite skills in not pressing the record button.. so the first two tracks have entered the void, never to be heard again. Big thanks to everyone who came out and extra love to the legends who stayed from start to finish, despite our strong commitment to chaos <3

Iggy P b2b Zeynep live @ Nachbar ~ 08.03.2025

The Sizeable Mix Vol. 45: Jeku

NIKS (@niksbad) is as dedicated as anyone to furthering dance music culture. Hailing from south-east London via Bath, NIKS has long proven her curatorial skills with radio shows on BBC Radio 1, Rinse, and NTS. Her idiosyncratic blends of ‘90s groovy, rhythmic sounds and forward-thinking, underground-leaning soundscapes have brought her to some of the world’s most revered clubs. After contributing music to various compilations, last year she explored bass-heavy sounds with her first solo EP on Or:la’s Céad label. Beyond her work as a musician, NIKS also co-founded the Black Artist Database, a crowd-sourced list of Black-owned labels, artists, and producers designed to amplify and uplift talent.

Ahead of her debut at the Dekmantel Festival this year, NIKS serves up a 90-minute window into her current musical world, including her own forthcoming productions in a deep, dub-infused journey into hypnotic techno and house rhythms that intertwine to create a warm, supple soundscape. Its seamless flow takes in sounds from the past, present, and future, and they all encourage you to move and meditate in equal measure."

Dekmantel Mix 490 - NIKS

Techy biz from Harmony Rec. Zeynep & Earth Dog’s djfix in anticipation for their next all night party on May 31.

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Earth Dog with Zeynep and djfix @ The Lot Radio 05-30-2025

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The project by DJ/Producer Patrick Medina, seeks to bring a progressive and engaging atmosphere to the public.
Artist from Rio Grande do Sul, he lived for 8 years in Florianópolis - SC and has played in the biggest underground events in southern Brazil such as Terraza Music Park and Trip to Deep Florianópolis, currently resides in Lisbon Portugal.
In 2014 he graduated in music production AIMEC.
Regardless of his style or genre, the artist is committed to delivering high quality music to his listeners.
His productions have been gaining ground on the world stage with releases on record labels.
2020 - Sinedie "Spain"
2020 - Synchronica "Spain"
2020 - CEO: PHM Records
2022 - Sojka "Czeki"
2022 - Polyptych Limited "Russia"
2022 - Another Life Music "Switzerland"
2022 - Lisbon Journeys Records "Portugal"
NEW 2023 - Uncles Music "Russia"
NEW 2023 - Krafted Records “United Kingdom (UK)”
NEW 2023 - Protagonist Records “Israel”
NEW 2023 - US & THEM Records “Greece”
NEW 2023 - LAKE Underground "Brazil"
NEW 2023- Trip to Deep "Brazil"
NEW 2023 - Lump Records "Los Angeles - USA"
NEW 2023 - Kosa Music "GOA - India"

Receiving Support from artists like Paul Van Dyk (Vandit / Vonyc Sessions), Paco Osuna (Cadenza, Elrow, Bedrock), Alexey Union, Richie Hawtin (Minus), Matan Caspi (Outta Limits), Olga Misty (Pure FM, Nube Music Rado, Proton Radio), Alberto Blanco (Sound Avenue), Ziger (3rd Avenue, Baroque Rec, Movement Rec), Daniel Gomez (Baroque Records, Balkan Connection SA), Ivan Nikusev (Old SQL Recordings, Mistique Music, Balkan Rec), Laura Seh (Frisky Records, Keep On, Bonzai Music).....

In 2020 Patrick Medina had the opportunity to create his own label PHM Records.

Artists who have been through Label Patrick Medina, Aspeckt, Hencke, Skapi, Marchesan, Balduti, Venão, Wall Seich, Rhythtiming, Marcel Marchetti, Soturno (BR), Edhe, Becca Sorana, Long Brothers, Bianco Vargas, Murilo Damásio, Purple Dub, Double Drop, DjLerco, Beslan, Nisho, Well Tone A.Ni, Avvani, Joe Fisher, Gridlayer, Ryan Dassoler, Brubak, Pedro Luu, Yordee.

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anything that moves me.. 

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Iggy P b2b Zeynep live @ Nachbar ~ 08.03.2025

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