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RECTHERA PODCAST 028 : Dora Gray

4/1/2022

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3LvNt2C​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty eighth episode we welcome DJ Dora Gray from Turku, Finland. Dora is a member of the X-Rust Organization, a non-profit focusing on keeping electronic music and the culture around it alive and kicking in Finland. I'd recommend also digging in and checking out her previous mixes via soundcloud with lots of great selections.

For this mix Dora expertly blends between a great selection of dope no fuss electro tracks. I'd recommend making some time to listen to the mix without distractions and turning it up loud!

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Photo Credit : Sami A. Korhonen Photography
Tracklist
1. CRC - Disposal Robot 139 [Zyntax Motorcity]
2. Alex Jann - The Least Resistance [Infiltrate]
3. Morphology - Digitalis [FireScope]
4. CH415 - Free Yourself [Furthur Electronix]
5. Dopplereffekt - Speak & Spell [Clone Classic Cuts]
6. Jamaszka FT - Scyzoredge [Dom Trojga]
7. Versalife - Adept 34501 [Shipwrec]
8. Sprawl - 2nd Strategy [Plasmek]
9. Dip Shim - M-Technology feat Somoah [SNC RECS]
10. Clatterbox - Rosetta Complex [TRUST]
11. Pip Williams - Ashburton [brokntoys]
12. Electro Nation - Fist-Man [A.F.U.]
13. Simulant - Access Future Audio [Scopex]
14. Bitstream - Temporeal [Frustrated Funk]
15. Luxus Varta - Floo feat. Paris The Black Fu [Solar One Music]
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Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 028 - Dora Gray
Interview​

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for Recreational Therapy.
It was my pleasure, thanks for inviting me!

What was the inspiration for this mix? 
I usually get inspired by a track (or the mood of it) that gives a strong emotional response and then I let my intuition guide the way when selecting for a mix. This time my original plans turned into something completely different. The mix has this melancholic mood I am currently in, being heartbroken about the invasion of Ukraine.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? 
The earliest musical influences I got from my family; my pianist mother used to play Chopin, Debussy, Bach and ragtime, where my father listened to Queen, Pink Floyd, Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre and he even had a C-cassette of whale’s singing. My oldest brother introduced me to House and Techno in the late nineties when I was young. Later on I have listened to music very broadly, but the love for aforementioned artists and genres have travelled with me to this day. I also had extra classes of music at school and used to sing, play the drums and even the cello for a bit when I was younger. 

Probably the most influential events regarding my current taste in music was hearing Boards of Canada and Mr Velcro Fastener as a teenager and Morphology in my twenties. DE9 Closer To The Edit by Ritchie Hawtin has been the most influential ”mix” I’ve ever heard and is a great example of a harmonious selection even though it’s not a traditional DJ mix.

I’ve always been into movie and TV show soundtracks and take a lot of guidance from the cinematic world for trying to create a dramatic effect with my selections. I’ve also been a member of The X-Rust, Turku based non profit electronic music organization (est. 1993) since 2008. Through organizing events, carrying speakers, hosting live artists and of course playing records at our events have given me a lot of perspective.

As for the more recent influences, the local synthesizer group in Turku alongside with experimental music events have had a huge impact in the recent years. I have fallen in love with pure sine waves, noise and complex rhythms. 

What are you listening to right now?
I’m listening to Inkipak’s mind blowing new album, "Dot". Listening to his music makes me really consider upgrading to Serato or other digital formats.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
Morphology, CRC, Luxus Varta, Inkipak, Bitstream and Lou Karsh just to name a few recent inspirational artists. Some of the most inspiring DJ’s now are my favorites VLR, agent2 and Reka Zalan. My husband also inspires me daily and supports my efforts to learn to be a better DJ, mix maker and storyteller.

Where can we see or hear your next project? 
There’s a couple of guest mixes coming up. Not sure when they will be uploaded for listening since I’m somewhat slow with selecting records for mixes, especially now that we just bought us a house with a garden.

Links
Dora Gray Soundcloud | X-Rust Soundcloud


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RECTHERA PODCAST 027 : Mika Regards

10/13/2021

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3DMiThj​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty seventh episode we welcome Mika Regards a Russian DJ from Novosibirsk, Siberia. Mika and his partner host the excellent podcast series Strange But Dance Music, that focuses on the more energetic and experimental end of the electronic music spectrum.

For this mix Mika digs deep, expertly weaving together peak time electro that wouldn't be out of place in a dingy warehouse party or your workout soundtrack. Lock it in and turn it up! 
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​Tracklist
1. Mu-Ziq  - Blakers Loop [Analogical Force]
2. Kiuper - 55 A.U. [Kontor]
3. D. Strange - XK3 [Tram Planet]
4. DJ これからの緊急災害 - Modular Ghost System [Jupiter4]
5. Second Storey - Toothless Tiger [Natural Selection]
6. Unknown - Unicos [Analogical Force]
7. Shelter - 808 Rock [Dome]
8. DRMCNT - Acid Cup [Clan Destine]
9. Advent and Zein Ferriera - 9 [Pyramid Transmissions]
10. Adrien d'Elzius - Psaranih [Diffuse Reality]
11. Shedbug - The Chase [Mechatronica]
12. Maroki - Hatchi (Jensen Interceptor remix) [Handy]
13. Shurko Love - Pitta (Roi remix) [Fanzine]
14. Dez Williams - Rewire The Human [Woodwork]
15. Serge Geyzel - Bass Motion [Diffuse Reality]
16. Bloody Mary - They Come For Us At Night [Gegen]
17. DJ Stingray 313 - Enzymatic Detergents [Micron Audio]
18. Zero/Sequence -There is Another World (LectrO cOd_E remix)
19. DAGGA - Asfixia [Jupiter4]
20. Lectro Cod E - Reprocess [Pyramid Transmissions]
21. MAC Address - E7-32-6B-34-EB-B3 (Rhea's Atmosphere) [Sauce Traxx]
22. Slacker - Void Hopping [Lobster Theremin]
23. Info Cifon - We Have Lost Our Way [Pyramid Transmissions]
24. DJ Stingray 313 & g13ck - Upsweep [Nawal]
25. Bewwip - Rns2db0 [Analogical Force]
Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 027 : Mika Regards
Interview 

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
And thank you. I did it with great pleasure!

What inspired your mix and where it was recorded?
The mix was recorded in my home studio in Novosibirsk, not far from the forest, so now I am endlessly inspired by the local nature, running 14-15 km's and doing yoga.

What are you listening to right now?
Sometimes in between listening to actual new music, I listen to something calm, like today, Benoit Pioulard. I like his slightly distant voice, work with details and soft noise.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? 
It's a very long story :) As a child at school, I remember very well and distinctly how I was hooked by Ravel's Bolero in music class. Since then, throughout my life, I have always remained partial to impressionism.

Then in high school I became very interested in rock music, I had my own band, we played death and trash-metal. It was a good tool for emotional release. At the age of 13, I heard and saw Bjork for the first time in a video Army of me. It was an arrow to the very heart.
To this day, she remains the number one singer for me. Her contribution to the development of musical culture can hardly be overestimated. She is like a guide from the other world of her fantasies to our everyday world with a less sophisticated sound palette.

At the age of 14, already being quite familiar with English electronic scene in the person of the Warp label, I heard Detroit techno - it was Jeff Mills’s Live at the Liquid Room. Then, of course, Basic Channel and Maurizio. As for electro, I was always impressed by the label Satamile, Gerald Donald with his amazing mystery and loud projects, and of course both parts of the Dave Clarke’s World Service.

Then, being at the age of 20, I went to study at a music school in the piano class. For 5 years I have immersed myself very deeply in academic music, and not only classical, but also in the music of the 20th century. Since I have always been partial to impressionism, once again I found myself in the music of Alexander Scriabin. Of the Soviet and Russian composers, he is number one for me, and only then do Stravinsky and Prokofiev. Then I was lucky enough to get acquainted with the work of Steve Reich. It was a thermonuclear explosion in my head. It was then that a puzzle in the history of modern and electronic music began to take shape.

After graduating from music school, I became a DJ. For more than 10 years I have participated in all kinds of events, somewhere I even acted as an organizer. Sleepless nights, long trips from Moscow to Kazakhstan. It was an amazing time and I always remember with a smile on my face.

In 2011, I went to the Sonar Festival in Barcelona for the first time. That was incredible. It was my childhood dream. Then I went two more times and Sonar with Barcelona and all its beauty live deeply in my heart.

There was also such a period of my acquaintance with jazz - I studied jazz vocals for three years.

Tell me about the electronic music scene in Siberia and more broadly in Russia. Any artists or labels you suggest to check out? 
In 2016, my partner and I launched the podcast Strange But Dance Music. The purpose and objectives of this podcast is not only to explore all sorts of different facets of electro, but also to reveal the influence on music through the location of the artist. It all started quite modestly, because lately I have been very busy with other work. But this year we decided to do our best and do something more interesting. We were sent their stories by amazing masters of their craft, such as ADJ, Scape One, Dez Williams, Poladroid, Manasyt, Alavux, X-Truder and many more. 

Where can we see or hear your next project? 
I cannot yet say with exact certainty, I would not like to think too much. At the moment I listen and play a lot in my home studio. Let's see what happens.

Links
Soundcloud | Strange But Dance Music Podcast

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RECTHERA PODCAST 026 : Andrew Wowk

9/23/2021

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3o33Ivn​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty sixth episode we welcome esteemed Sydney DJ/Producer writer and broadcaster Andrew Wowk. Andrew is a versatile selector who has a wide range of musical interests that reflect the broad range of events he plays and supports. For this mix he showcases some classic early Chicago house channeling some much needed good vibes that are a contrast to the ongoing current lockdowns in Sydney.

Kick back, turn it up and have a dance or wiggle in your lounge room or backyard and soak up some of that energy and enthusiasm. 
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Tracklist
1. 2 In A Room – Do What You Want (Deep Instrumental) [R&S]
2. Lidell Townsell – Nu Nu (Nu Apella) [Clubhouse]
3. Tyree – Hardcore Hip-House (Joe Smooth Remix) [DJ International]
4. Sneak Essentials – In Da Clouds (Da Dub) [Strictly Rhythm]
5. 95 North – Who’s Who? (95 North Dub) [Henry Street]
6. Gemini – Z Funk [Peacefrog]
7. DJ Pierre – Muzik (Life Long Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]
8. Code 6 – Quad II [Nu Groove]
9. Jammin’ The House Gerald – Believe (Instrumental Bonus) [Dance Mania]
10. Chip-E – MB Dance [DJ International]
11. A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray [Rham!]
12. Adonis – No Way Back (Remastered) [Trax]
13. Mike Dunn – So Let It Be House [Westbrook]
14. Fast Eddie – Jump Around [High Voltage]
15. Armando – Land of Confusion (Vocal Mix) [Westbrook]
16. Lidell Townsell – As Acid Turns (Original 12” Mix) [Trax]
17. 2 Body’s – Body Drill [House Records]
18. Fast Eddie – Da Da Da Underground (Da Tweak Mix) [DJ International]
19. Acid Wash – Love Trak [Trax]
20. Maurice Joshua – I Got A Bick Dick (Mark Archer’s Schlong Acid Tweak Mix) [Music Mondays]
21. Phuture – We Are Phuture (Original 12” Mix) [Trax]
22. The House Gang – Bango Acid (Original 12” Version) [Trax]
23. The House Gang – Cool J Trax (Rx) [Trax]
24. Underground Resistance – Sonic Destroyer [Underground Resistance]
Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 026 - Andrew Wowk
Interview

​First, I wanted to say thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
No problem, thanks for asking me to! I really enjoyed doing it.

What was the inspiration for this mix? It’s a bit different to what I have heard you playing out.
There were two main things that led to this mix. Firstly, because of COVID-19 I’ve had long stretches of time without gigs, which has actually given me more time to go digging, as I haven’t had to prioritise finding music for the vibes/timeslots of the gigs themselves. Because I would primarily be booked for techno gigs pre-COVID, that meant a lot of the music I was looking for would be within that wheelhouse. Having less gigs to specifically prepare for has meant I’ve had more time to just dig for music I love without thinking too much about whether it’s “relevant” for a gig. I’ve also been getting asked to record mixes for various podcast series, and usually been given total creative freedom to play whatever I want. This has led me to dig for and buy music I really love, but don’t get to play out as much at gigs and use that for the mixes I’ve been asked to put together.
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Secondly, I’ve always loved playing a couple of older tracks here and there during my sets, but I very rarely play an entire set exclusively comprising older music. I recently (during the very brief window when we had parties again in Sydney) played for Jack The House, a party that focuses on late 80s and early 90s acid, house, and techno, and I had such a great time that I wanted to capture that feeling in a recording. It’s not a track-for-track re-tread, but it’s a good snapshot of the overall aesthetic of the set I played at the event.

This mix is definitely quite different to what I typically get booked to play, but it’s music I genuinely love and would happily play more often if given the chance. I have a lot of fondness for the early days of house, techno, and electro, when artists were really pushing the boundaries of what music was and could be. So many of the tracks from that era are timeless, still sounding fresh (and even futuristic) today.

Something I wanted to achieve with the mix was for it reflect my contemporary taste/aesthetic, while also honouring the time period that the tracks were made in. I also wanted to avoid just playing a bunch of anthems, because there are already plenty of mixes out there covering the well-known tunes from the era (and honestly, I don’t think that I would do anything that much better than what is already out there to justify putting another “anthems mix” out into the world). With that in mind, I did a lot of digging through my collection plus went down rabbit holes on Discogs, Bandcamp, etc. to basically put together a collection of tracks that I think reflect what I love about that era of music but also stand the test of time and could easily fit into my sets these days in terms of style.

Tell us a little bit about the Music For Change project and how that came about.
Myself and Jessica Tassone have been friends for a while, and we both firmly believe it’s important that – just like it did in its formative years – electronic music continue to shed light on and help catalyse tangible change to social issues. House music served as a way for marginalised people to come together in a safe space. Techno began as an outlet for disenfranchised minorities to comment on the political and social climate of late 80s/early 90s Detroit. Those early days really demonstrated the power that electronic music (and music in general) to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

We don’t think we’re doing anything revolutionary by continuing that tradition, but it does feel like the number of people using music as a force for social, political, or cultural change is a much smaller (but still extremely passionate) percentage of the overall “scene” than it used to be. We just really want to keep that spirit alive alongside others who are doing the same thing, and hopefully in the process make a positive impact on the world.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
This is something I’ve actually been reflecting on the last few months. With the extra time I’ve had due to not playing gigs, I’ve been going back through my collection and clearing out tracks I don’t want anymore, rediscovering forgotten favourites, and so on. In the process I’ve also tried to figure out what the thread is that ties together the really wide range of music I’ve loved to play and listen to since I first started DJing. I realised that what has consistently inspired me is artists staying true to their vision.

The various producers and DJs I’ve looked up to, from my early heroes to my contemporary influences, have always just done what they believe in, making and playing the music that they love instead of being bothered with whatever is trending. In the process, they’ve often experimented with the art of DJing and writing music, inventing new techniques, finding ways to blend seemingly disparate styles of music together, and sometimes pioneering entirely new genres (or fresh takes on pre-existing ones).

That ethos is really what I’ve carried with me since I first started DJing and writing music (even though I may not have been consciously aware of it), and it’s something now that I’m acutely aware of and try to stick to as much as possible.

What are you listening to right now?
I’ve been on a 90’s pop hits binge actually! I just finished listening to Alanis Morissette’s album Jagged Little Pill for the first time in years as I was answering the questions for this interview. Fun fact: That was the first ever album I bought with own pocket money.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
Musically, it’s that same “renegade/maverick” attitude that I’ve always loved. Specifically though, that seems to be manifesting in a love for the kind of up-tempo (150-170bpm) mutant blends of footwork, jungle, hardcore, acid, and electro that artists like Anna Morgan, Tim Reaper, Dwarde, Mathis Ruffing, LUZ1E, A.Fruit, and Fiesta Soundsystem are playing and producing.

I also try to take influence from things outside of music. I love taking the thoughts and feelings that are sparked by movies, television shows, video games, books, and even academic literature and seeing what that translates into when placed in a music context. In particular, I finished a video game recently called The Medium, which was a psychological horror game that addressed some very dark, mature themes, and I’m finding when sitting down to produce music, I’m naturally gravitating towards writing more stripped-down, moody soundscapes that tend to unravel slowly.

Where can we see or hear your next project?
I’ll be doing a guest mix for Ani Klang’s radio show “Klangxiety Attack” in October on the up-tempo, chaotic tip, mixing up a variety of electro, jungle, hardcore, breakbeat, and acid.
In addition local crew Extract The Motion have asked me to record a mix for their Select The Motion series, which I'm working on at the moment. It will be on the dark, moody, and tribal tip.

There is also my weekly radio show “Time To Track”on Bondi Beach Radio, where I play new music from all over the electronic music spectrum and feature guest mixes from Australian and international artists.
I’m also working on some more original music and remixes under my End User License Agreement production alias, which I’ll post about on my Facebook and Instagram as they get completed.

Anything else you would like to share?
Not that I can think of! I just hope everyone enjoys the mix!

Links
Andrew Wowk.    Soundcloud | Instagram | Facebook
Music For Change Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook


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RECTHERA PODCAST 025 : BPMF LIveset

8/8/2021

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3AolsEr​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty fifth episode we welcome Jason Szostek aka BPMF who has been active producing music and as a live act since 1995. Solo as BPMF as well as being 1/3 of the Prototype 909 project and live act.

Also of note alongside John Selway the duo produced seminal electro project Synapse and also   founded the Serotonin label putting out their own music along with releases by diverse acts such as Alex Cortex, Fisherspooner, Autokinetic and Solvent.  I'm very excited to present the first liveset in the series which is a recording of his recent set for Techno-club.net.
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Photo: Seze Devres
Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 025 - BPMF Liveset
Interview 
First I wanted to say, thanks for sharing this live set to be included in the RecThera series. It’s the first one yet and I’m really excited about sharing it.
I'm psyched to be a trail blazer, perhaps you'll get more of them in the future!


What was your inspiration for this making this music?
I was asked by my pal Kim Cosmik to be on this amazing lineup on Cisco's Techno-club.net.
The Advent was very influential for me back in the 90s as I was a techno guy learning about the electro underground and they seemed to be on the same wavelength at the time.

Lately I've gotten a lot of support for my electro experiments by colleagues in the UK so for this performance I was really inspired to give back and acknowledge all the great music they and their crews have given us over the decades. Its really exciting to find a whole new audience after working in various circles for decades so I set out to give a solid hour of what I'm all about and I'm pretty happy with the result.


Tell us a little bit about how you approached the gig (can be technically or what inspired the direction/ improvisation)?
I have a lot of experience playing live, but most of it four on the floor techno. Selway and I have played live together as Synapse, but BPMF had only done a handful of full on electro sets live. Personally, as much as I love making electro tracks, or spinning them as a DJ or dancing like a maniac to them, I find performing it live compared to techno much more difficult.

It's all in my head as it is that electro puts me into a different state of mind. I usually have a much clearer more focused and more musical intention in mind when I set out to make electro. That's a different level of pressure than my approach to techno which is very spontaneous and more experimental. I was inspired by the challenge of it. I decided to take as techno of an approach as possible in how I laid out the sequences and sounds in an effort to be more relaxed about it. I can honestly say I practiced so many times by the time I hit record this set just flowed.


What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
Growing up in the 70s anything that had a synthesiser on it made my ears open up. It was rock and roll on the more progressive end of things mostly but I was fortunately to have an older brother and friends who introduced me to more experimental sounds like Tangerine Dream and YMO.

But I think it all came together for me when I heard Gary Numan and the British new wave that quickly followed. Now electronics wasn't just another class of instruments making traditional music, it had its own aesthetic values and it was really new. It was perfect timing for a 12 year old. Got my Yamaha CS-01 and by the time Golden Age of Wireless came out I was playing along.

Meanwhile in the US electro and funk had taken over and loving it all, I just wanted it all to come together like peanut butter and chocolate. By the early 90s it really did thanks to some friends in Detroit, Germany and the UK we had a revival going that felt even better than the original school.

Lately I've been catching up on years of things that I missed while I had fallen out of things in the 2000s. In hindsight I'm glad I sat that time out because as much as I love what people were doing, especially on the more commercial side of things, electro-clash et al, as an artist I didn’t feel I had much to contribute to it. Now feels more free of a time to just be me and fortunately I've gotten involved with a crew of rockers that just want me to be myself. Never had it better honestly.

What are you listening to right now?
REDUNDANCY by THE HORN : A bizarre collection of bleeped out UK IDMno

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
I'm always very inspired by everyone playing live with gear. I get transfixed watching them, trying to figure out what they are doing and how. This comes before any genre, style or anything. If someone is rocking a drum machine or a modular I just have to get in there and stare.

My old buddy Mike McClure aka Auto Kinetic rocks gear live like nobody's business. What he produces is always so well engineered it's almost hard to believe it’s live. But I've seen it with my own eyes and know it’s the real deal.

Where can we see or hear your next project?
First, get Anarchist Cookbook out now on myoptik. Coming up I'm on a few compilations this summer, one from Pyramid Transmissions which is really exciting because that lineup is killer as is one from Cybersoul out soon.


Anything else you would like to share?
Yes. I'd like to encourage everyone to connect with the music on the deepest level they can and keep this rock rolling into the future by channeling what makes them special when they bring their energy into the scene. Regenerate, don't revive.
There's no revival, electro never dies. Keep it weird, keep it going!

Links
Soundcloud | Facebook | Bandcamp |Twitter
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RECTHERA PODCAST 024 : JIM POE

7/9/2021

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3hXn1Sq​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty fourth episode we welcome Sydney based American DJ, writer and presenter Jim Poe  whose musical taste vary through-out the sonic spectrum and span many eras. Jim brings decades of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm that you can hear in this smooth mix of left field sounds, electro, breaks and bass music. 

​​Jim is a DJ, writer, presenter and activist based in Sydney. A veteran of the New York underground house scene in the ’90s, he hosted Deep House Australia for years, and now hosts Classic Album Sundays Sydney. His writing has been published by the Guardian, Red Bull Music, SBS, and Jacobin Magazine.
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Tracklist:
1. Hymns — Water Acid [Salt Mines]
2. Lanark Artefax — Touch Absence [Whities]
3. Versalife — Suspension of Disbelief [Conforce]
4. Djrum feat. Zosia Jagodzinska — Creature pt. 2 [R&S]
5. Pugilist — Cha [Modern Hypnosis]
6. Chungo — Fender [Scuffed Recordings]
7. Missy Elliot — She's a B**ch (Caski Refix)
8. Randomer & Hodge — Second Freeze [Livity Sound]
9. Autechre — Clipper [Warp]
10. Randomer & Hodge — If I Could Stop (Alden Tyrell & Serge Remix) [Clone Basement Series]
11. Cassius Select — Herd [Accidental Records]
12. Karen Gwyer — The Workers Are on Strike [Don't Be Afraid Recordings]
13. Helena Hauff — Hyper-Intelligent Genetically Enriched Cyborg [Ninja Tune]
14. Supreems — Close Your Eyes (And Feel) [Lobster Theremin]
15. Steffi & Virginia — Work a Change [Ostgut Ton]
16. Cassius Select — Honda Civic [Banoffee Pies Records]
17. Skee Mask — Routine [Ilian Tapes]
18. Lone — Young Star Cluster [Ancient Astronauts]
19. Objekt — Theme from Q [Objekt]
20. Loleatta Holloway — Stand Up! (Pangea's Mix) [Salsoul Records]
21. Mall Grab — Get Impetuous [Looking for Trouble]
22. Shedbug — Unwavering [Salt Mines]
23. Lake People — Tomorrow's Happiness [mulemusiq]
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Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 024 - Jim Poe
Interview
What was your inspiration for this mix? 
This mix had such an interesting journey. I started planning it almost three years ago, when I was experiencing a lot of frustration with my music career. I was also getting pretty weary of the usual deep house, disco and 4/4. I was really inspired by some of the more leftfield, breakbeat and unclassifiable stuff I was hearing on the radio and on podcasts, and started looking around for more.

​The vibe and the energy of this stuff so often reminded me of the records I was into when I was first started going out to raves in 1991 and ’92 — in other words it reminded me of why this music changed my life in the first place. I found it so refreshing and exciting, and dare I say healing.

Then I ended up hanging it all up for over two years. Long story, but part of it involved starting a whole other journey as an autism parent, and being diagnosed with autism myself. Let's just say one reason I love this podcast series is because the whole idea of “therapy” is important to me. When I finally decided I need this music in my life again, this mix was waiting for me! And I reworked it and added a bunch of new things, and again I found it a really exciting and healing experience.


What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? 
I've been DJing on and off for 29 years, so where do I begin? My biggest influences as far as DJing are the incredible L.A. rave scene of the early 90s, and DJs like Doc Martin who taught me all about the energy and the flow; and New York in the mid-to-late 90s, where I learned the true house music vibe and came into my own as a selector.

But I'm into all kinds of stuff from postpunk to reggae to country, and in my old age the more it all bleeds together for me. I get inspired by everything. I'm also deeply influenced by cinema — I studied cinema and have worked in the film industry, and that's always shaped my music. I look at it as another kind of audiovisual storytelling.


What are you listening to right now?
Since covid started, I've had a lot of time to explore all kinds of new music, from stuff like Khruangbin and Mildlife to quality pop like Charli XCX, which has been a real joy for me.

Lately I've been obsessed with this amazing new band from London called Dry Cleaning. I've been listening to a lot of my favourite shoegaze and dreampop like My Bloody Valentine, Lush and Cocteau Twins, that's been my mood lately. Getting back into the dance pop of the 80s — Madonna and Janet Jackson and the like. And Claire Morgan's jaw-dropping live ambient set recorded here in Sydney a couple of months ago.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?

I get inspiration from all kinds of things, even more indirect things like politics, which are important to me. For example, when I was working on our Primal Scream listening party for Classic Album Sundays, I found it so inspiring to read about Bobby Gillespie and find out he was raised a socialist in Glasgow. I had this kind of epiphany about how left-wing and working-class politics was so important to the rise of the rave scene in Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and other industrial northern cities during the Thatcher era, which in turn changed my life from afar as a young music fan in the U.S. That made me so excited, thinking of all these hidden histories, and it was still on my mind when I was doing this mix.

Or to think about how the roots of house music are in the era immediately after the Stonewall rebellion in New York in 1969. At Stonewall LGBT people literally fought the cops for the right to gather and party in bars and clubs without being harassed (and so much more too but that was what kicked it off). So house music has this militant, radical influence that a lot of people including me, might have forgotten.

Just the fact that Karen Gwyer named a track “The Workers Are on Strike.” That title jumped out at me because I'm a socialist, then it turned out the track was exactly what I needed vibe-wise for this mix. So was it meant to be or what?

Where can we see or hear your next project?
My main ongoing project lately has been Classic Album Sundays Sydney, a monthly vinyl hi-fi listening party — we're the local satellite of the global CAS organisation based in London. I also write about film and music for different media outlets.


Anything else you would like to share?
I'm losing my edge to better-looking people with better ideas and more talent. And they're actually really, really nice.

Links
Soundcloud | Classic Album Sundays Sydney FB | Global CAS Organization
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RECTHERA PODCAST 023 : Estée Louder

1/11/2021

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/3bF9Bsp
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty third episode we welcome Sydney based DJ and event producer Estée Louder whose musical taste veers towards the darker, sharper end of the spectrum, embracing electro, techno and experimental sounds with an industrial edge. Recently, she has supported names like Paula Temple, Noncompliant, Bloody Mary, Hieroglyphic Being and Lady Blacktronika among others.

Louder serves up a expertly crafted mix that showcases a wide palette of the darker side of dance music incorporating elements of acid, broken beats and EBM energy much like Control the series of club nights and podcast she curates which exists to create space for women, queer, trans & non-binary people operating and existing in the electronic music realm.   

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Playlist
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1. Avalon Emerson - Wastelands and Oases  [K7]
2. STL - Mono Disrupter [Something Records]
3.  L/F/D/M - Beaks in Zen [Midnight Shift]
4. Electric Indigo - Sept [HET]
5. Jasmine Infiniti - Ghettro [Self Released]
6. Rone - Lucis Dream 
7. Blue Soul - Hedonic Adaptation [Aphorism Recordings]
8. Versalife - Infinite Velocities [Cultivated Electronics] 
9. JC Laurent - Uprising [LXVIII]
10. Beatrice Dillon - Clouds Strum [PAN]
11. Bergsonist - Outlawed Sexual Desire [Self Released]
12. HTRK - Poison (Mika Vainio rmx) [Ghostly International]
13. Werfol - Your Wife [Trip]
14. Nubian Mindz - Sunrise 777  [Beats in Space]
15. Burnt Hair - Theme from Her Mouth [Clan Destine]
Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 023 - Estée Louder
Interview

​First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
I prepared a selection of tracks and let the mix take its own course. The result was not unexpected - it's an undulating jaunt around frenetic percussion and sparse electronica and I think this is an aural representation of the tumult of the past 12 months.

Tell us a little bit about promoting events in Sydney with Control:
The vision for Control has always been to center and promote women and queer artists who are operating in the realms of techno, electro and EBM. My first event in Sydney was bringing Detroit pioneer K-Hand back for her first visit since 2003 as I felt that this was a logical starting point when it came to centering pioneering women in techno.

Sydney has a resilient scene of dedicated promoters and enthusiastic punters and I have been inspired to continue pushing for space to play the harder aspects of techno thanks to the people who support Control. Representation is vital in addressing the inequality that exists in the dance music world, so I am compelled to continue centering those who do not fall inside the typically dominant category as far as identity goes.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
I lived in Melbourne from age 18-28 and in terms of DJ's, Kiti has been my greatest influence. She plays the genres that I love most and she is a fierce, generous and authentic artist. My partner Sveta has influenced the way I DJ, she is always seeking the third track, made up from the two (or sometimes more) in the mix.

Artists like Miss Kittin and Peaches were HUGE for me as a teen; electro-clash certainly speaks to me in the way that it cross-pollinates the genres. I have wide-ranging obsessions when it comes to music - from grunge to techno, from no-wave to house music.

What are you listening to right now?
I have Talking Heads on repeat, I like to imagine myself in a marching musical troupe when I listen to them. Jasmine Infiniti's Bxtch Släp; the Minimal Wave and Cititrax catalog; Bloody Mary and Lady Starlight when I'm feeling like a burst of energy.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
Lydia Lunch inspires me musically and as a creator and a thinker. Her podcast, The Lydian Spin pretty much soothed my brain during lockdown. Roisin Murphy appeals to me on every level and in every way. In terms of production, I'm enjoying the loopy bompf of Vladimir Dubyshkin and Truncate. I'm endlessly inspired by the sea.

Where can we see or hear your next project?
I have a couple of remixes on the go at the moment and hoping to relaunch Control for 2021 in late Feb. Fingers and toes!

Links
Soundcloud | Facebook | Control

 
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RECTHERA PODCAST 022 : FERYNE

11/17/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/2LBqZ6C
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

For the twenty second episode we welcome Feryne,  a Hungarian DJ based in the Netherlands, and has been active DJing since 2005. She has played in many clubs and festivals in Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania and France along with the Netherlands. Always keeping busy she has recently launched a new show StopContact on Open Source Radio along with constantly putting together some excellent guest mixes which are well worth checking out.

For this mix Feryne digs deep into her collection, she showcases modern breakbeats and electro that would suit a dancefloor as much as a home listening experience adeptly balancing energetic tracks and deeper cuts for the first show back after a few months hiatus.  
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Playlist

1. Client 03 - Input Reflector [Astrophonica]
2. Syrte - 1815350400 [Science Cult]
3. Ryan James Ford - Six Stair [Sävy Records]
4. Mystic Letter K - Grokk [Mystic Letter K]
5. Upper Regions - Shadowy world (Lectro Code remix) [Self Released]
6. Nikki Nair - EXP2 [TRAM Planet Records]
7. Patrice & Evra - Baldoyle Cali [Yin Yang Label]
8. The Droid - Aggression (W1b0's Inclination To Fight Or Quarrel) [Crobot Muzik]
9. Alavux - MicroSattelites
10. Fa:act - Erased Brain [Rafale Records]
11. DeFeKT - You Have Time [International Chrome]
12. Serge Geyzel - Bass Check [Science Cult]
13. Dagga - Nasty (Feat. DJ Fuckoff) [International Chrome]
14. YTP - Rippin [Reality Club]
15. Terranigma - Deep Sea Oddities [Terranigma]
16. Sven K & Text Chunk - Perfect Shift [Kudatah]
17. Mazzula - North Wind [Self Released]
18. Mani Festo - 2L Turbo [Mechatronica]
19. DJ これからの緊急災害 - MODULAR GHOST SYSTEM (Jensen Interceptor remix) [Jupiter 4]
20. SALOME - Does Your Mother Know [Dual Story]
Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 022 - Feryne
Interview

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
What was the inspiration for this mix?
As always, when I’m making a mix I try to create something new, a short story which represents me, the state of mind I’m in. I take my time to select the tracks carefully and to put them in the right order.

How do you find the music scene in the Netherlands compared to Hungary?
Difficult question. There are some differences in the popularity of the different genres and styles. In Hungary drum and bass was always popular and in my eyes electro was underrated. Here in the Netherlands electro is more popular (as I can see).  Also, there is a big difference in the government funding music organisations and events. In Hungary unfortunately there is less money for underground cultural organisations/events.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
My dad’s love and passion for music had/has a really big impact on me. Thanks to him i grew up with progressive rock (Pink Floyd, Genesis, King Crimson) and attended a music school. Later on I always searched the company of likeminded people with obsession for music. I connected with drum and bass, later breakbeat and around 2006 I met my first true love, electro. The rest is history, I like to mix styles in my sets, the common ground is mostly the broken beats (also in techno).

What are you listening to right now?
Runners Club 95 - Good Time

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
You can find inspiration in everything if you are open to it. One of most inspiring persons in my life (besides my dad) is my fiancé, who is btw an amazing musician (Eigenheimer) and walking music Wikipedia. The best thing I learnt from him is to be open-minded music wise. I must mention my sister too, she just opened her own yoga studio. Her focus and dedication make her my role model.

Where can we see or hear your next project?
I think when this interview is out the next ‘event’ you can hear and see me is at Open Source Radio, a new amazing radio station of our city, Nijmegen. It is the second episode of my show, StopContact. It’s on 24th of December between 15-16.00 CET.

Anything else you would like to share?
I would like to thank you for the invitation. I hope you will enjoy the mix! If you can please support your favourite musicians/artists/producers by buying and listening music on the right platforms. And if you are a DJ, please always share the tracklist as an appreciation for the people who made it.

Links
Resident Advisor| Facebook | Soundcloud | Mixcloud | Insta | HearThis
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RECTHERA PODCAST 021 : J.C. Butch

6/11/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : bit.ly/2YoNJt5
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
For the twenty first episode we welcome J.C. Butch who serves up an eclectic hour and a half mix of organic and spacious sounds.
​He pays particular attention to hypnotic elements deftly blended alongside more futuristic synth workouts and drum patterns. If you are in Sydney, keep an ear to the ground for the Energy Workshop.  

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Playlist
1. Moritz Von Oswald Trio - Pattern 1 [Honest Jon's]
2. Repeat - Drifting Sounds Of Wikiki [Delsin]
3. SMX - Sleep [Whities]
4. Moritz Von Oswald Trio - Pattern 3 [Honest Jon's]
5. Cleveland - Payback [Hivern Discs]
6. Sebo K - Paradigm Change [Rekids]
7. Disk - The Spirit [Whiteloops]
8. Random Noise Generation - Instrument Of Change [430 West]
9. Joe - Tail Lift [Hessle Audio]
10. Martyn - Done Away [Dolly Dubs]
11. Riccardo Schiro - Esoterico [Gravity Graffiti]
12. Physical Therapy - Group Think [Exotic Dance Records]
13. 8Ball - Total Kontrolz(Mr G's G10 Dub) [Grade10]
14. Special Request - Make It Real(Gerd Janson & Shan Mars Mix) [Houndstooth]
15. Top Cat - Request The Style(Special Request Remix) [Nice Up!]
16. Cop Envy - Head Mark [Templar Sound]
​17. Konrad Wehrmeister - Xenomorph [Molten Moods]
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Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 021 : JC Butch
Interview

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
No problem Adrian, you’ll see what I mean by no problem shortly haha.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
Well, I tried to approach it a few different ways and actually recorded about 6 different edits of the mix I was planning to send to you. But decided to completely scrap that plan and the one I’ve settled on, I actually recorded a couple of years ago! The idea behind it was to stay on the dance floor but keep a consistent linear build in tempo throughout. Sort of a warm up into a peak hands in the air/ eyes closed good time.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? 
I think my main influences are always my mates and the greater Sydney scene in general. Also, a lot of the UK sounds  have always heavily influenced me, which reflects in the records I buy and what I’m playing regularly.

Tell us a little bit about putting on under the radar events in Sydney.
Well, the bump out is always worse than the bump in haha.
Honestly we’ve been really lucky with our success rates. We’ve only had 2 gigs shut down by police, but that’s always the risk when you’re putting on  these type of events.
As far as locations go in Sydney, I’ve got a love/hate relationship. There are some great staple spots that we use (as do many other crews) but finding something new and unused is an uphill battle. The months coming up to an event we would go scouting once a week, looking for either public places that are discreet from residents and businesses or abandoned private property. The latter is higher risk and we’ve left some pretty quickly after triggering alarms.
If we’re unsuccessful then we’ll use a staple spot, but they still hold up. great atmosphere and a good familiarity with the punters.
Our ethos was always to try and make it about the event, so we never announced a line-up or set times. Just a promise that if you make it down, it is gonna be worth your while.

What are you listening to right now?
I’ve actually found since lock-down and no gigs, i’ve been re-visiting a lot of older music that I hadn’t touched in a while. 
Instra:mental, Mark Pritchard, LTJ Bukem, some old Metalheadz, Cooly G, Special Request, Falty DL, some Jose Gonzalez and a load of true crime podcasts.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
My mate just introduced me to an artist called “Bluetoof”. Really really fantastic breakbeat/ rave sound which is what I’ve been all about for a while now. But pretty much any artist pushing that sound at the moment, I’m deep down that rabbit hole.
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Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs? 
So we’ve got our monthly mix series on Soundcloud. Danceportal series under Energy Workshop (that you so graciously contributed to). We’ve got a new one that will be published very soon and every month following! Same as the events, we publish without the artist name to give the listeners an unbiased listening experience. Then publish the artist name at a later date.
As far as events ago, we’ve got nothing on the horizon yet, bit hard to negotiate this climate or try and guess when it would be safe. So holding off until we know it’s safe for everyone to attend.

Anything else you would like to share?
Lots of good music around, buy some x

Links
Soundcloud | Discogs | Youtube | Facebook

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RECTHERA PODCAST 020 : DTE

5/20/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : bit.ly/2ZmV9iI
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
For the twentieth episode we welcome DTE (Down To Earth) who serves up a delicate selection from across the electronic music spectrum, expertly blended together for a deep two hour excursion.

DTE is a Sydneysider who has been an active DJ in Sydney and Berlin for a number of years.. Over this time he has been a keen digger which shines through with this selection. These days you can find him slinging plates at Something Else record store in Newtown.
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Playlist
1. Reagenz – ä [Source Records]
2. David Morley – The First Floor [R&S Records]
3. Electro Music Union – Structures 3 [AVA. Records and Cold Blow]
4. Jump Source – Empathy Dub 3 [Jump Source]
5. Rhythm & Sound – Si Mi Yah (Basic Reshape) (Burial Mix) [Basic Channel]
6. Sterac.- Sitting On Clouds [100% Pure]
7. DJ Dozia - Shape Shifter (Original Mix) [Nou Lion Recordings]
8. Joey Beltram – Untitled [Synewave]
9. Space Time Continuum – Freelon [Astralwerks]
10. Move D – Cymbelin [Warp]
11. Theorem – Shift [M_nus]
12. Tim Jackiw – No Destination (Third Phase) [Offworld Records]
13. Musicology – Epilion [Warp]
14. Velocette – Stumm [A Colourful Storm]
15. The 7th Plain – Seeing Sense [A-Ton]
16. INTe*ra – 697 [Acting Press]
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Drox · Recreational Therapy Podcast 020 - DTE
Interview

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
Thanks for having me Adrian

What was the inspiration for this mix?
It consists of some records that I have wanted to put into a mix for years and some that I just picked up recently. I decided that I would like to record something more club-focused because it has been a while since I recorded a mix like that.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? What are you listening to right now?
In the past, there are too many things for me to name, but I guess one thing I always stand by is where you buy your records from will have a big impact on you, I encourage everyone to support physical record stores and not just buy online. When I was living in Berlin I was hardly buying records from Discogs and was visiting different record stores/flea markets every week and I learned so much, the store I was frequenting the most was Sound Metaphors, being influenced from them I started buying more records just for home listening and interesting things from all over the world, lots of reissue labels and stuff like that. It was interesting for me because I was going out to clubs so much and listening to so much club-related music, but my personal progression was more on a chill-out home listening worldly vibe haha. I was also buying dance records too of course but it wasn’t my main focus like it was in my early 20’s.

More recently I get inspired by local DJs and artists here in Sydney. My friends Jonathan and Tim put on a little outdoor party not long ago, watching those guys DJ was inspiring, they’ve got great records and a really nice sound. I think there’s a lot of really talented people here in Sydney. I hope when venues reopen there will be more opportunities for locals. I have also recently been getting in the studio with my mate Faz, he’s very talented and I definitely get inspiration from him.

At the moment I’m listening to a lot of different things as always, there’s never just one style for me, I listen to and collect a lot of dub and reggae also in the past couple of years I have been getting really into IDM. I have been collecting compact discs too, collecting CDs from labels like em:t, City Centre Offices, Fax, etc.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
I’m really inspired by the ambient techno sound from the 90s, looking at artists such as Pete Namlook, Deep Space Network, Biosphere, Speedy J and The Future Sound Of London to name only a few. When it comes to the music I produce under the name DTE (Down To Earth) I’m very influenced by this sound, in my little studio I have a JV-2080 which a digital synth from the mid-90s, I have it running into a Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor and I play it on the MPC, I feel it helps give my songs some of that 90s ambient flavour.

Earlier this year I started working at Something Else record store, it’s a great little shop with a community around it. There are so many good new releases coming out I can’t keep up with it all, I have found myself getting into labels that were previously on my radar but somehow, I never really looked deeply into them, labels such as Delsin, Spazio Disponibile, and A Strangely Isolated Place. Everyone who works at Something Else is super lovely and very talented in their own way, so it’s a very inspiring place to be.

Where can we see or hear your next project?
Recently my friend Bec and I have started to DJ together, we are recording something soon for a friend’s online label in Berlin. We are calling ourselves Neocortex; we play more left-field styles of electronic music think Salon Des Amateurs.

Any upcoming releases or gigs?
Nothing at the moment but as I said before I’m hoping there will be more opportunities for local DJs to play once venues open again. I would love to play out more often as I have so much great music to share! I have ideas and plans to start my own record label where I would release my own music and music for my friends, starting a record label has been a pipe dream for me since I started collecting as a 16-year-old.

Anything else you would like to share?
Love yourself

Links
Soundcloud
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RECTHERA PODCAST 019 : 16 FACES

4/1/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/2VtlHuX
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

​For the nineteenth episode we welcome Sixteen Faces a fairly new project from a good friend who I met while living in London. This project along with the mix draws inspiration from different sonic palettes of sound focusing on moods and textures rather than conforming to a linear BPM or genre encompassing sound art, organic percussion, snippets of film soundtrack outstanding synth workouts and more ambient elements.

This is listening music and encourages your attention, I encourage you to zone out even just for a little while. This mix feels fitting for the current times we are all experiencing, stay safe everyone.
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1. Visible Cloaks, Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shibano - Lapis Lazuli [RVNG Intl.]
2. Richard Fearless - Vision of You [Drone]
3. Ka Baird - Pulse [RVNG Intl.]
4. Primitive World - FMJ 06 [Ecstatic]
5. Laraaji - Ocean Flow ither (Mia Doi Todd Remix) [Self Released]
6. Daniel Schmidt - And the Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn [Recital]
7. Aho Ssan - Simulacrum I [Subtext]
8. The Comet Is Coming - Because The End Is Really The Beginning [Impulse]
9. Zann - Gaya's Gone [Isle of Jura]
10. Ital Tek - Blood Rain [Planet Mu]
11. Clark - Experts In Light [Deutsche Grammophon]
12. Daniel Avery, Alessandro Cortini - Illusion Of Time [Phantasy]
13. Aho Ssan feat. The Mensah Imaginary Band - Blind Power [Subtext]
14. Lanark Artefax - Corra Linn [Numbers]
15. Advanced Audio Research - FYP [Advanced Audio Research/Haunter]
16. J Colleran - Arena (crush44 edit) [Self Released]
17. Lotic - Fragility [Self Released]
18. Leon Vynehall - Trouble Parts I, II & III (Chapter V) [Ninja Tune]
19. Meemo Comma - Lichen [Self Released]
20. Daniel Lopatin - Uncut Gems [Warp]
Interview

​First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera. Can you tell us a little bit about this new project of yours, The Sixteen Faces of Being?
Your very welcome it was great fun to make! Of course, so yes its “The Sixteen Faces of Being” or Sixteen Faces for short.
At it’s core Sixteen Faces is about exploring the many faces of the human condition through music. My aim is to share and make music that invigorates the soul and psyche in a unique way. I want to look into both the dark and the light, the beautiful and ugly parts of what it means to be human to be inspired and reflect that back in a sonic realm, or at least an interpretation of that. 

So you're based in Berlin at the moment right?  How does that compare to your time living in London or in Australia?
Oh thats a big question hey! How long do you have until I start to ramble and lose your readers ha!? 

I mean Berlin is exactly where I want to be right now to be honest in terms of music and life, it’s such an exciting place to be creatively theres an amazingly positive attitude here towards enjoying life and self development on your own terms. Whether that’s studying purely for interest or creative collaborations or exercising your passions without judgements its great for all of these. 

There’s a huge respect for electronic music here and more left of field scenes in music and the arts in general, its always super inspiring when you stumble across hidden artists or venues you didn’t think were even possible. I still feel like I’ve only just touched the surface of the huge community of electronic and of course techno artists here, so plenty of digging for me still to do.

London on the other hand feels to me a bit more musically diverse but also maybe a bit less willing to take risks in some ways, which has its pluses and minuses. I’ll always love London for the breadth of people, backgrounds and influence you get there.  It really shaped and broadened my tastes and helped me understand uk’s ever changing electronic landscape as well appreciate the amazing history of the city which lives within its second hand record stores. I really appreciate the scenes attention to sound and how DJs will fearlessly meld together world music, classics and modern electronic jams in a way that makes so much sense. Getting to experience Intimate venues like Plastic People, Dance Tunnel or even Brilliant Corners has been life changing in my musical education. 

Australia, can in someways feel like a blurry memory since I haven’t lived there in about 12 years, but I have had some amazing times when I’ve been back. Garbage TV do this great Christmas Eve warehouse party every year in Perth which has always been a nice treat to go to, I get to see everyone else who moved away from Perth back to see their families at the same time its quite a surreal high school reunion like experience. Also seeing how promoters and punters in Sydney still manage to do these small pop up raves in the middle of no where in tiny alleys to evade the lockout laws is super cool, I really respect that passion and determination to find a way to share music with people under pressure.

Australia is also where I grew up and where most of my family still live so I’m always going to have love for the place and of course you can’t beat the nature out there too. So for the moment I’m going to have to settle on Schlachtensee lake for my summertime nature quota, but I’m not too bummed about to be honest!

What was the inspiration for this mix?
So recently I’ve been composing the music for a short film thats being put out by Japanese fashion brand Beaugan. I can’t really share too much but I can tell you the film revolves around a story of a man dealing with his past and trauma. I really wanted to continue exploring this idea after speaking in depth with the director of the film Petter Jensen about the main character he created. I tried to use that as a starting point to explore working through feelings invoked by trauma and also to delve into the palette of music that influenced me when writing that soundtrack. Hopefully the ups and downs of the mix help the listener explore something new. 

What are you listening to right now?
Really recently I’ve been discovering a lot of music from film soundtracks, Daniel Lopatin’s soundtrack to Uncut Gems is phenomenal, also the soundtrack to Under the Skin by Mica Levi is beautiful and haunting. I stumbled across Father Yod kind of recently too after watching the Source Family Documentary, he has some crazy psyched out recordings which I really love the energy of.

Here From Where We Are by Pariah has also been great LP to help me ease into the day and also the live recording of Four Tet’s  gig with Alexandra Palace in 2019, I’m super gutted I missed out on tickets to that so I guess I rinse it now to make up for it.   

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
I think I draw a lot from my surroundings whether it be a venue I really like or the people I’m spending the most time with. I do have my favourite digital platforms I like to check in with from time to time like Boomkat, Bleep or NTS Radio but I also love to sharing new musical experiences through friendships, my friends are always teaching me amazing new things both in writing music and discovering new artists.  

Much love to BobbyTank, Alex from 2 Pisceans, Camilo Toston from RhumbaClub, yourself of course and my mate Dirk the tech fiend for inspiring me on the regular!''''

Other artists I’m feeling really inspired by right now are people like, Ben Frost, Birds of Prey, Lotic and Floating Points particularly his live modular sets and the collaboration he did the the KDV dance ensemble that was incredibly inspiring and moving.

Where can we see or hear your next project? 
So the soundtrack and video collaboration with Beaugan should be out online in the next couple of months, touch wood with the world on hold we should still be doing some screenings and live shows for this in Berlin, London and maybe Tokyo. I’m also hoping to have an EP out with some more new music before the end of the year, so keep an ear to my soundcloud for updates on that.

Anything else to share?
Its a been a absolute pleasure man, can’t believe its been over 10 years since we met in London and glad we’ve had the chance to inspire each other along the way!

Links
Soundcloud | Instagram | Mixcloud


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RECTHERA PODCAST 018 : C:1

3/24/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/2QVwMnt
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
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Episode eighteen is from C:1 based in Melbourne, a Canadian expat who has been active DJing since the late 90's.
C:1 is known for quick mixing and mixing up the more fast paced vibes: Jungle, Ghettotech, Booty House, Deep House and 313 High Tech Funk and has supported some of the worlds best such as DJ Godfather, Addison Groove, Egyptian Lover, Timeline / Underground Resistance, Kevin Saunderson, John 'Jammin' Collins, Doc Scott, Klute, LTJ Bukem, Mechwarrior, Skynet, Digital, Dj Storm, Djinn, Mickey Finn, Aphrodite, Dj Hype, Deadbeat and Tikiman, Mad Professor, Spikey Tee, General Levi and Kenny Ken among many others. 

For this mix C:1 digs deep into her record collection, expect quick mixing with 28 tracks in just over an hour, she showcases some unashamed party music including some unidentifiable white labels, chicago classics and dancefloor booty vibes, this is a fun live mix and workout.

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Playlist
1. Auxmen  - Condor [Puzzlebox]
​2. DJ Shortstop - The Trip [Databass]
3. DJ Deeon - Extra-C (909 rzi rmx) [Dance Mania]
4. DJ Funk - Low energy [Cosmic Records]
5. DJ Deeon - Let it be House [Dance Mania]
6. Drew Sky - Werk it Bq!#w [Chiwax]
7. DJ Urban - Bang the Box [Kne’ Deep]
8. DJ Godfather & DJ Starski - ? / [DET Only Whitelabel]
9. Blake Baxter - Burning up [Serious Groove]
10. DJ Omega - Titty Bar 06 [Databass]
11. DJ Nasty - Get the fuck out [Databass]
12. Unknown - ? [White Label]
13.  DJ Slugo - Where the rats [Databass]
14. Unknown - ? [White Label]
15. DJ Deeon - Jiggy [GTI Records]
16. Fix - Flash [Electrofunk]
17. RP Boo - Try to Break [Planet Mu]
18. Waxmaster - Bounce that Body [Databass]
19. RP Boo - Party motion [Planet Mu]
20. DJ Rashad - CCP2 Feat DJ Spinn [Hyperdub]
21. DJ Slugo - Godzilla [Databass]
22. DJ Deeon - Shake that Butt [Databass]
23. Unknown - ? [White Label]
24. DJ Deeon - Headhunters [Databass]
25. Unknown - ? [White Label]
26. DJ Urban - Bang that Shit up [Kne’ Deep]
27. DJ Surgeon - Duel of the Jit [Databass]
28. Starski & Clutch - East to West [Databass]
Interview

​First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
Hi Adrian, big cheers for having me on the show.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
With most of the music from Detroit it takes such minimal inspiration to get into a jam…. all i need is to do is drop the needle on any ghetto / booty / electro / juke or footwork tune and straight away i want to mix one in, and another and another… and then have a little dance around in my living room….

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
My number one influence will always be Underground Resistance, who has shaped my life, filled my heart and set the highest standard of music and ethos for me and many others who are part of the resistance. Respect always.

What are you listening to right now?
TripHop Vibes double LP Volume 1 (Wagram Records). Some real gems inside.
Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
I have been buying every single release local Jungle producer Ben LQ of Echo Chamber Sound has been releasing, Amazing 10” dubplates with Steppa Dub on 1 side and massive jungle Subs in the other. I’m also picking up as much Sully, Tim Reaper and Specialist X (J:Kenzo), Sinistarr, Erik Travis and Di’Jital I can get my hands on.

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
March 20 - myself and my All Junglists crew are putting on a night hosting DJ Stretch of AKO / Reinforced UK at Woodys in Collingwood:

Anything else you would like to share?
Bless up and thanks Adrian, and everyone else for your love and energy. Its been an incredible 23 years so far.
Long live the underground.

Links
Soundcloud | Facebook | RA
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RECTHERA PODCAST 017 : ASSYOUTI

3/9/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/2v7HCPg
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
Episode seventeen is from Assyouti who is originally from Cairo is now based in Paris..  Even tho he has only been DJing for a few years, he has a keen ear digging into the past blending with new tracks of the moment.  After hearing some of his recent mixes for Philthtrax, Shubzin  and a guest mix on Maelstrom and LOUISAHHH's RAAR show on Rinse FM France we just had to ask if he would be up for putting together a mix and this one does not disappoint.
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Assyouti dishes up a bass heavy mix of dance floor vibes. focusing on high octane IDM/Electro and Breakbeat which we hope you will also enjoy.
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Playlist
1. Aesthetic Perfection - Human [Out of Line]
​2. Mac Quayle - 1.21-I will be CTO
3. Hassan Abou Alam - Elevate [Naivety]
4. Minor Science - Volumes [Whities]
5. Skee Mask - Dial 274 [Ilian Tape]
6. Objekt - Ganzfeld [Leisure System]
7. Djrum - Sex [R&S]
8. Alex Smoke - Dust (Tessela Remix) [R&S]
9. Kamikaze Space Programme - Sparks [Osiris Music]
10. AQXDM - Aegis [Bedouin]
11. Zuli - Trigger Finger [Haunter]
12. Stenny - Fast Fade [Ilian Tape]
13. Special Request - David Lynch on Consciousness [Self Released]
14. Djrum - Induction [2nd Drop]
15. Special Request - Quiet Storm [Self Released]
Interview
First, I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for RecThera.
My pleasure! Thanks for having me

What was the inspiration for this mix?
You had said that you encourage guests to dig deeper into their collection. I really liked the idea and tried to play some more “home listening” music instead of dance floor bangers. I hesitated between this and a mix of Post-Punk, Cold Wave & early EBM, but i decided to go with this one.

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently? 
Well, first of all, my parents played a huge role in educating me musically. I grew up listening to artists like Manu Chao, Vangelis, Moby, Duran Duran & Metallica when I was like five or six years old, to name a few. They opened a huge spectrum of music in front of me, from all over the world, literally.
More recently, I guess moving to Paris has really helped my ear evolve and my taste develop, because of the extremely wide range of music in the Parisian scene, that is. So yeah, partying has been really influential to me over the years to be honest; every weekend you get to discover new artists, hear new music, meet new people with their own musical knowledge…

What are you listening to right now?
I think it’s safe to say that I’m currently deep into Post-Punk / New Wave / Synth Wave / Cold Wave / Dark Wave / EBM, but also listening to a lot of Industrial Bass, Speed Garage, Jungle, Old-School Rave, some Classic Trance, IDM, Gabber, Grime and Classic Dubstep, as well as some World Jazz/Funk/Rock, 80s Hits, Italo Disco and of course a lot of Heavy / Death Metal. Not to mention Electro obviously… Stuff from all over really, my library’s a mess…
Right now, I’m jamming to No More Hollow Doors by Crash Course In Science

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise?
All of the amazing stuff happening all over the world these days! Insanely good music is coming out at the moment from extremely talented artists. All my bass bros everywhere who are shining right now, the Typeless, Shubzin, Philthtrax, Childsplay, Brainwaves people, big ups Aloka, SAAH, Amadeezy, DJ Frankie, DJ Wachita China, Turk Turkelton, Osc Kins, False Persona, Vigile, Garneau, Speed Gonzales and so many others that are rocking it at the moment -- and especially my boys back in Cairo doing some serious damage. It truly is inspiring to see your friends making an impact and pushing the local scene forward; shouts to Hussein Marei, Mo Guindy and Karim Serry. Keep an eye out on these guys…

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs? 
Got a few podcasts and mixes in the oven that will be out soon, working on my debut EP that will hopefully be out later this year, and also working on a couple of gigs in Paris…
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Anything else you would like to share?
Even though it’s impossible to listen to all the good stuff out there, never ever stop discovering new music!

​Links
https://linktr.ee/assyoutii
​Soundcloud | Facebook | Insta
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RECREATIONAL THERAPY PODCAST 016 : X-TRUDER

2/4/2020

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/2v0WK0u​
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
Episode sixteen is from X-Truder a Polish producer and DJ now based in the UK.. 
After listening to his excellent recent mixes for Specimen Records and Bass Agenda we had to reach out to have him put something together for us.

This mix is hard hitting pure bass heavy electro focusing on recent releases showcasing some lesser known producers and labels along with some bigger names. The mix also includes a couple of tracks from his excellent new collaborative project with Nexus23 as X23.
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Playlist
1. Static Breaker - Transmition Complete [Serotonin US]
2. Cosmic Force - Suckers Divide [Hearse]
3. Kafkactrl - Approximation Error [Vortex Tracks]
4. Assembler Code - Outer Trace [UTTU]
5. WND - Knock-Off [Avoidance]
6. Ludgate Squatter - Begun [Zodiac 44]
7. X23 - Drop Out [Battery Park Studio]
8. Umwelt - Shadow Entity [Midnight Shift]
9. Assembler Code - Electrodynamic [UTTU]
10. Zombie Nation - Bass Kaput [UKW Records]
11. X23 - Rupture [Battery Park Studio]
12. Maelstrom - Heat Wave [Mechatronica]
13. ILLEKTROLAB - Nasty Bits [Self Released]
14. DJEDJOTRONIC - Global Surveillance [Boyz Noise]
15. DJ Nephil - Backup To Zero [Gravitational Waves]
16. Assembler Code - BIOS [Cultivated Electronics]
17. 214 - Ground Patching [Klakson]
18. WND - Valveuninen [Avoidance]
19. Mesak - Rotten Osc [Propoganda Moscow]
20. X23 - Fracture [Battery Park Studio]
21. X23 - Launchpad [Battery Park Studio]
What was the inspiration for this mix?
Post Man, with package full of records, usually is quite inspiring haha.
I simply enjoy DJing, it’s even better when you have so much good stuff to pick from...

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
Around 99/2000 I’ve heard 2 tracks which was game changing for me.
First one is: Srgt. Shadow & Private Kiss - S&K Show. which is still one of my favourite tracks..
Second is:  Dopplereffekt - Sterilization. Played by the mighty Dave Clarke. And I think DC had more influence on my music taste/style than anybody else.
It would be difficult to mention all artists, but stuff from Umwelt, Maelstrom and Assembler Code surely been outstanding for the last couple years...

What are you listening to right now?
Right now I’m listening to live set by Alavux @TresorWest. Fire!

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
All that what happening around Electro scene lately. Can’t think of anything more inspiring and motivating.
Hopefully the growth will continue and Electro gets attention it deserves.

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
First release of 2020 it’s already out.
X23 - Contortion EP on Battery Park Studio is a collaboration between myself and Nexus23. Very proud of it.
Next one is a remix, more about that soon...
Right now I’m working on another collaboration. This time joining The Adapt, all I can say is: GET READY!
Still working on my solo EP and few other projects... In between I will keep dropping new mixtapes.

Anything else you would like to share?
Enjoy!

www.facebook.com/theXTruder/
https://soundcloud.com/lesh-romaniak
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RECTHERA PODCAST 015 : Polyxene

12/26/2019

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview & Tracklist : https://bit.ly/369EyQ7
Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
Episode fifteen in the podcast series is from Polyxene originally from Athens, now based in Vienna, where she's making waves on dance floors showcasing her diverse tastes with a mix of electro, acid and techno including elements of industrial, EBM and wave.

After hearing her Boiler Room debut earlier this year I thought she would be great to request a guest mix.
Dig into this high octane mix of fresh new releases blended alongside some overlooked older cuts from the past. It is well worth your attention and a special one as the last broadcast for the year.
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Playlist
1. Junq - Abacus [Art Mechanical]
2. Illektrolab - Heavy Hitter [Advanced Robotiks]
3. Franck Kartell - Coma [Bass Agenda]
4. Photonz - Viperdae [Dark Entries]
5. Rob Euroh - Magma Man [Seagrave]
6. 3KZ - Existense, Resistance [Suburban Avenue]
7. Delta Funktionen - The Classified Sector [Radio Matrix]
8. Tv.Out - USER3328 [Veyl]
9. Buzz Kill - War On My Mind [Dionysian Mysteries]
10. SC-164 - 001-003 [Self Released]
11. Univac- Baikonur [Femur]
12. Ghosts in the Machine - Cut 2 The Club 5000 [Self Released]
13. Beatprozessor - Fromat C [Self Released]
14. Manasyt - God Of Chance [Musar]
15. Rodney - This isn't something I want Anymore [Stilleben]
16. DJ Glow - The City [Trust]
17. Morphogenetic - Techno Bass is Back (DJ Di'jital Remix) [Zero One]
18. Nino Sebelic - Church of Tasmania [Pomelo]
19. Sansibar - Body Rock [FTP]
20. Secret Freqency Crew - Miami Eyes (Andrea Parker Remix) [Mass Transit]
21. Blotnik Brothers - Future Visions [​Satamile]
How do you find the music scene in Austria compared to Greece?
Hmm, that could be a long text if I should refer to 'music' in general. I will only go through some points  as they come to my mind right now.

I have been living in Vienna for 7 years now. There were a lot of times that I thought that I've seen it all but at this point I discover every year more and more musicians which have huge talent and have something to say, more collectives and festivals are appearing.

Austria is multicultural and this contributes a lot to the music scene as well... you can see/feel the diversity. There are bars and small venues supporting any kind of band/group and if you really want to show and share your music is not so difficult to find a stage and do it. Of course that does not mean that you can make a living from it but at least getting the chance to show what you got or have fun with sharing your work is sth truly important.

I think in Greece is a bit different, if musicians and DJ’s do something the try to do it 'big' and when they are really ready. When they appear they are there to stay and it is not usual to see every year new faces. Concerning the last years many things changed in Greece due to the economical crisis. It's obvious that the big 'heads' which promote music for the masses they are getting bigger and bigger. The few small venues that remain continue their way and is amazing to see them still doing their thing and supporting the 'local heroes' :)

What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
I guess it sounds ordinary but is true that Detroit's music and culture driven me a lot and guided me through techno-house music and not only in the past.
Recently I see myself hooked up a lot by the bass element, also back then I was into drum n' bass and dubstep etc but nowadays I absorb it in another way and somehow I discover another feeling in it.

What are you listening to right now?
Isao Tomita - Firebird Suite.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
I am still DJing a lot so I would say that the dancers/listeners inspire me. Dancing it was always important to me and a big factor so I think that as long as I'm surrounding by this in my life I can still receive-give and share that energy non stop..
And apart from the dancefloor - Dez Williams is inspiring me, a producer that always gives me this 'wow' feeling and makes me still being curious about electro and production, he keeps the mystery and he is doing music  in his own way it seems, which is something I admire..


What inspired your mix and where it was recorded?
One inspiration was my need to share these rough heavy bass tracks to close this year epically and adventurous as my whole year was :D
'Abacus' from Junq, the first track inspired the direction of the mix, also ILLEKTROLAB and the second last track Miami Eyes from Secret Frequency Crew, remixed soooo good by Andrea Parker. Lately I have been playing this so often and I wanted to include it. It was recorded at my home in Vienna.

Any upcoming releases or gigs?
Releases not yet but hopefully soon in the future.
Concerning gigs, looking forward to 24th January. The Viennese Funkroom Crew throw their next event at 'Das Werk' Club with a big legend (not announce yet). I am honoured to be invited as well!

Anything else you would like to share?
Let's have an exciting 2020 my friends.. and be strong !

Soundcloud | Facebook

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RECTHERA PODCAST 014 : The Adapt.

12/20/2019

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This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs
Interview : https://bit.ly/2Q8sY0V
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Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
Episode number thirteen in the podcast series is from The Adapt. who is a UK based Polish DJ and Producer, heavily influenced by 90s Hip-Hop, along with  breakbeat and modern electro. ​He has contributed tracks to several compilations on the Spanish Urban Connections label and remix via Abseits Recordings.

In this mix The Adapt weaves together an excellent tapestry of wild twisted bass lines, brain melting melodies, icy arpeggiators and distorted broken beats.. Tune in and turn it up loud! 

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Playlist
1. Lucrecia Dalt - Axis Excess (Animistic Beliefs Remix) [Self Released]
2. Maelstrom - CRFT [ZONE]
3. Jensen Interceptor & Assembler Code - The Repo Man [Unknown to the Unknown]
4. Steve Murphy - Ray Gun [Lobster Theremin]
5. Jensen Interceptor - EM Damage [Who’s Susan]
6. Anthony Rother - Tokyo Principal [PSI49NET]
7. Go Nuclear - Teknotek Bass [Bass Agenda]
8. Cestrain - Speak & Spell [Mechatronica]
9. Carlton Doom - Necrodancer [Deep Sea Frequency]
10. Animistic Beliefs - Resequenced DNA [Cultivated Electronics]
11. Hydraulix - Krunk [Touchin' Bass]
12. Claude von Stroke - Maharaja [Dirtybird]
13. Nexus 23 - Transform (Beatprozessorís Dirty Bass Transform) [Bass Agenda]
14. Nematic - Pecular (John Selway Remix) [Tronic]
15. W1b0 - Pumpjack Four (Formshift Remix) [Bass Agenda]
16. Nexus 23 - Tone Physics
What has been influential for you musically in the past, and also more recently?
Well, through the 90's I was into Hip Hop to Breakbeat, Electro and Techno. First mp3's I've had on my PC it was Dave Clarke, Dj Hell, Dopplereffekt, Kraftwerk but it was always Techno/Electro for me, broken beats with that Techno edge. Nowadays really like what Assembler Code does, or Maelstrom also still every week listening to Dave Clarke's White Noise radio show, he is always on point i think.

What are you listening to right now?
​Right now listening to Derailleur - Hydraulic Performer (Radioactive Man remix) great tune

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
I think at the moment Electro is really healthy and i really like the way it is going, especially love when artists experiment with new Ideas and sounds not just classic formula’s and it is sounding very fresh and innovative.

What inspired your mix and where it was recorded?
Well i always prefer to play vinyl but there's a lot of great music getting released digital only so I've played a mix of tunes released digitally or I can't get on vinyl. It's a bit of a different mix then what I usually play, but there's so much good Electro releases right now.

Any upcoming releases or gigs?
I am working on a collaboration EP with X-Truder this is going to be something special, also working on tune for Various Artist compilation so stay tuned.

Where can we hear more of your music?
Soundcloud | Mixcloud



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