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for this show, Montreal-based DJ & dancer zi! (@zi_dj) slowed the tempo and curated a mix intending to connect with their Moroccan origins. don't miss this Montreal > Bristol > Morocco xchange!

Noods Radio - OJOO invites zi! (22/02/23)

Montréal born and raised zi! is a lifelong music lover & dancer. An avid digger, they are inspired by varying sounds and styles, adapting their craft to what their ear responds to. zi!'s work with online radio show and mix series Missed Connections allows them to further explore their diverse musical tastes by curating unique and thoughtful sets from friends around the world. With friends locally, they formed the queer DJ collective Flush, which has been organizing musically forward, community centered events for nearly 2 years. zi! is quickly becoming a mainstay in Montréal's vibrant underground scene. 

Notes on the Mix ///

"When I prepare a mix, I often pick one idea and expand on it for the whole session. This one explores a combination of bass, breaks, percussion, with elements of dub and world music. This sound just makes my body dance; it has something akin to the beats I grew up dancing to, melded with the more forward thinking production I find myself leaning into on today's dancefloors. Hope u enjoy<3"

SOCIALS:
@zi_dj
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ziryy_/
Missed Connections IG: https://www.instagram.com/missed_connections_radio/
Missed Connections SC: https://soundcloud.com/missed-connections-radio 
Flush IG: https://www.instagram.com/arriverflush/

XOXA BLEND 147 - ZI!

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Sputnik One with zi! - 27 June 2023

UK born, Rotterdam based @sebcantmix brings us an extended 2hr vinyl mix for our 14th instalment. The @hidden_rooms & 40Hz co-founder gives us a very special ode to the warm-up, which in turn is his favourite set to play. 

𝓷𝓪𝓶𝓮 / 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓼 / 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓭𝓸 𝓾 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮
Seb H. / he/him / Rotterdam

𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝔁
I’ve always enjoyed doing warm-ups. In some hypothetical dream scenario where I could play for any party at any club & choose my slot, I’d choose to do the warm-up.

I find watching a room fill up & laying the foundations for an entire night &/or day of partying is often the most satisfying experience you can have as a DJ.

Sometimes I think there can be a bit of a narrative that you have to ‘play it safe’ during the early hours of an event, but I actually often think the opposite. I think as long as you get the mood right, you’re free to play some of the most interesting music.

𝓪 𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓲𝓰 𝓾𝓹
I'm gonna go for @achterban - They’re not tied to a particular sound but instead always combine DJs from all different genres throughout their programming. Their event production is always great, they bring a lot of visual art & lighting installations to the club to good effect.

𝓪 𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓓𝓙 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓭 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓫𝓲𝓰 𝓾𝓹
Oh there are loads, how can I just pick one? @yopoono is always impressive. Every time I listen to him I always think he’s really good at getting his tracks in the right order. Sounds simple I guess but it's probably the most important thing to get right haha.

Also big up to @krismika - super sick selections, always love listening to her sets!

𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓯𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓫𝓫𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮
Earlier this year I went to Golden Pudel for the first time.

What a club. It’s really got everything you want imo. Small room, low lighting, cracking system & a crowd full of people really into their tunes & up for having a good time. 10/10, would Pudel again.

𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓭𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮 𝓲𝓷
It doesn’t feel competitive. There are a lot of creative people doing a lot of cool things but, in my experience at least, it’s never felt like they’re fighting for their own space. People are open to collabs & support each other’s endeavours.

𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓓𝓙 𝓼𝓮𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾’𝓿𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓭
Far too many to choose from but the first time I saw DJ Sprinkles will always stand out. She has this whole different way of thinking about what a DJ set can be. I’ve never heard anyone else do it like her.

𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓶𝓲𝔁 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓸?
The last one that really left its mark was Floid on @woodyninetytwo Neon Cleptu show on @lyl_radio. Crazy tunes, expertly blended. Out to Marco for putting it on at work!

𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓫 / 𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 / 𝓶𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓬 𝓻𝓮𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓻𝔂
Again too many to choose tbh.

I lived in Helsinki for a year & went to @clubkaiku near enough every weekend whilst I was there. Something about that place & the way it’s run, the way the booth is built, the soundsystem & the crowd of regulars that attend, it always seemed to bring the best out of the DJs that played there.

The whole scene in Helsinki is really top notch. It’ll always have a special place in my heart.

Also, memories of going to the @hessleaudio residency at @fabric when I was 18/19. Truly transformative experiences.

+ 𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓯𝓪𝓿𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓶𝓲𝔁
@dynamic-tension at @gladefestival in ‘06. Big up Danny for showing it to me. When he brings in Vex’d - Angels I rewind the mix every time. Utter madness.

+ 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶 𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓾𝓹
Jeff Mills playing as The Wizard all night long. Forever.

+ 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓶𝓲𝔁 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓼
Not peak time.

kinetic mix 014: Seb H. "an ode to the warm-up"

This show is a tribute to the dub ambiances that connect us and enhance the subtle shimmering of stillness. 
Lose yourself into our melty, dreamy, watery & percussive fusion.

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Hewan Aman b2B Elvira presents Dub Delights II - 07 Septembre 2023

Further Back and Faster with Sepehr @ The Lot Radio 09-07-2023

NTS mix on @tobago-tracks, September 29th 2023

Inspired by the wonky and uplifting music that feels the most alive in the morning :) 

https://www.nts.live/shows/tt/episodes/tt-29th-september-2023

TT w/ zi! on NTS

@atoloi's musical palette includes echoing synths, processed field recordings, and self-generated samples, all masterfully blended to create a captivating auditory experience. His works summon nature and organic feelings through heavy-grained noises and evocative instrumental compositions. With tunes out on labels such as @a-biotic and @rdgtribe, plus releases worth the attention of @egreg-re and @monument-podcast, Matteo doesn't limit himself to conventional club-oriented sounds. Instead, his productions and mixes seek to transcend boundaries, inviting listeners on a lysergic journey that seamlessly traverses the realms of dance and meditation.

Decadance #039 | Atoloi

Sneak in your inner castle with Sarcus Soundsystem's selection of personal and emotional music. Every two months, the full trio or one of its members gives you an insight into what they dream about. Ambient, dub, bass, rock, downtempo, leftfield.

Today Jacky Jeane lays one hour of slow, warm and immersive music.

Lyl Radio - Poterne des peupliers - Jacky Jeane (16.05.23)

https://www.nts.live/shows/well-street-records/episodes/well-street-records-21st-september-2023

NTS Radio w/ Sam Fussell & Toupaz (20.09.23)

Primal Colors Presents Hex #204F89 by Alejandro (@alejandro_mrnco) for our October edition of the series.  

Tracklist:
LWS - Rev Up
Kahter - Spores
Jason Hogans - Do That Thing
Capiuz - Shift III
Coffintexts - Activo
DJ JM - Erazer
TORIBIO - No Pare
badsista - JOGOU DE BEAT
Alejandro Marenco - Rana
BJF - Dengue
NOIRE - With That
El Gusano - Arrebatao (feat. El Descarao)
$&M - Bad Motherfucker
PRZ - Double Data
Verraco - Escándaloo
DJ Double Oh! - Desvelo
INVT - SUBELO Y BAJALO
Otherself - Squeek
Reptant - Lizard Eyes
Leibniz - Bomba (Instrumental)
Cousin - 88

Hex Code #204F89 by Alejandro Marenco

excerpt from the recording played at the waldbrand party @ IfZ 28.10.2023


and a small personal note ~

.. then like only twice before, because i rarely upload live recordings online, i decided to share a recent one when i was invited to close T1, a dancefloor where i've spent big time on both sides of the floor. this gave me the space to feel in the comfort zone i needed to play the ‘whatever the situation brings me to play’ mode!
on top of that, i got to play after @jockey_jay ,which is an inspiring honor and also helped to refine the music preparation for the set in advance. so here you can find the excerpt of the last hour, when i switched on playing some dnb to shake the night out..
hope u enjoy 
best, 
leon

ps
please excuse occasional slip

· ifz · 28.10.2023 ·

Elena Colombi helps to keep Mondays weird - expect a diverse range of up-and-at-'em records: from techno to post-punk, through EBM, industrial and -wave... 
https://www.nts.live/shows/elena-colombi/episodes/elena-colombi-27th-november-2023

Elena Colombi 271123

"the inspiration for this mix came from a special afterparty where i DJ’d after a rave i had co-organized in montreal last october. i had spent most of the night dealing with the cops and got a fine for noise. once at the afterparty, i got to channel my frustration into music; i played dub techno for hours. to me, the airy but deep grooves of that music provide space for both introspection and release. hope you feel it too."

@zi_dj
https://www.instagram.com/ziryy_/

tracklist:

Deadbeat - For Palestine
Minimal Boffin - Machine Dub
New Employee - Quasar (Kip5 Remix)
Sam Brickel, Dashiell - Run Out Groove (Original Mix)
Glimpse - If I Was Your Girl
tobias. - She
Rhauder, Paul St. Hilaire - Sidechain
Shebuzzz & Heavenchord - Another Day
Ficilio - UAM
Downlink - Waste Paper
Round Four - Find a Way (feat. Tikiman) (vocal + version)
STAR_DUB - DIGIDUB 8
Urban Force - Lost Traxx #3 (youANDme Remix)
Carlos Nilmmns - The Second Message feat. Keter Darker
Ultima Esuna - Entre bambúes
Matt Star - Dubeffekt (Original Mix)
BOOF - Butterfly
Unknown Artist - Untitled 01
LEISURE - Mesmerised (Sumac Dub Remix)
Faestos presents Dr. Echo - River of Dub
Emisiv - Resounding Yes

Mantissa Mix 328 - zi!

♡

recording of maurane gabriël at murmur, 09 december 2023

TASCAM DR-40X

maurane gabriël

@missed-connections-radio

booking + inquiries:
ziry.mtl [at] gmail [dot] com
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*2022*
31/12 • nye homegrown, mtl
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10/11 • système, mtl
29/10 • homegrown harvest, mtl
21/10 • tangerine, mtl
1/10 • missed connections, mtl
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12/08 • HÖR, berlin
30/07 • gift giving, berlin
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*2021*
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