Podcast 025 – Josspad
Our series brings us back to Paris, where Nicolas Josserand has been developing his palette for electronic music since the late 80s. As Josspad, he’s found a home for his productions with Kindred Recordings and continues to curate mixes fueled by a passion for vinyl.
A first hand invitation into the deeper side of his collection with this mix of obscure and timeless records featuring Fluxion, Vainqueur, Rob Belleville, Patrice Scott, Bendon Moeller and more.
Ali Khan – Songs In The Key Of Love
Canadian veteran Ali Khan is behind this week’s mix. Khan has been immersed in electronic music for over 25 years and his discography includes appearances on Cocoon and Fabric compilations, featured by techno superstars like Sven Vath, Matthew Dear and many more.
His latest studio mix presents a much deeper music focus. “Songs In The Key Of Love” includes selections from his latest EP for Dewtone Recordings, unreleased material and favorites from label mates Nikosf., Fingers In The Noise, Martin Nonstatic, Meesha and Chord.
Ali will be performing at this year’s Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition and Mutek Festival in Montreal as one half of Tonepushers (with Joe Silva).
Martin Nonstatic – Walk Into The Sound Forest
Bonn’s Martin Nonstatic is the talent behind this week’s mix and our forthcoming EP. His exploratory efforts in sound reflect an affinity for the cosmos and a deeply rooted passion for dub techno.
Martin’s work has been published by imprints like Nuwax, Biorecordings and Silent Season. His latest studio mix features an original prologue and selections from brethren producers Dublicator, Nikosf., Fingers In The Noise and Overcast Sound.
Northernshore – Halls of Echoing Repose
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Matthias Rock’s last contribution to our program (a tribute to Sven Weisemann) received a ton of support, including that of UK radio host/DJ Chris Coco. This week, NorthernShore is back with a tribute to another one of our long time favorites: Martin Schulte.
In Rock’s most intricate mix to date, he weaves through over 20 selections of Schulte’s trademark deep atmospheric techno, leaving you feeling as if Marat could have been behind the mix the entire time. A timeless piece fans are sure to treasure.
Brando Lupi – Future Dub Alliance
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It’s a rare treat to present a new studio mix from our dear friend Brando Lupi. Lupi, known for his improvisational live performance, has had the opportunity to DJ all across Europe, including pivotal festivals like Boom in Portugal.
Enjoy this dynamic arrangement of music from inside the dub techno realm. Featuring artists like Dublicator, Thomas Fehlmann, Mr. Cloudy, Intrusion and Pablo Bolivar.
Ayqix – Misachikuy
Ayqix’s impressive free works through netlabel Temiong Recordings lead me to track down this anonymous project from Zárate, Argentina for an expansive view into his dub techno universe.
The results were well worth it. A delightful 70-minute exclusive live set that will surely excite dub enthusiasts and gratify the patience of fans alike.
Hakimonu – Unityequaleternity
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Hakimonu has been a definitive favorite in recent weeks. The Israeli producer’s intricate style takes on a multitude of influences, fusing various minimal structures with extended deep house and techno arrangements.
He is no newcomer to the scene either. Though the majority of his recent work is being released through a self-titled imprint, his music has a supportive home with other labels like Asymmetric Recordings, Lift Your Head Up and Konsequenz.
Hakimonu contributing to this series is a real treat. The exclusive live mix invites you right inside the mind of this creative prodigy, traveling through lush, all-original electronic environments.
Podcast 018 – Upwellings (Live)
Upwellings is a live project exploring the possibilities of dub in a minimalist techno environment, utilizing little more than fields recordings, analog synth and a vocoder.
Based in Rennes, France, V. Raude’s work has a reputable home with netlabel ZeECc.
Enjoy this exclusive live session, showcasing a range of all original material from ambient and jazz to dub and techno.
Podcast 016 – Nikosf.
Hailing from Réthimnon, Greece, Nikos Fragomanolakis has been a big favorite of mine since first discovering his music on Russian netlabel Electronica.
His distinct stripped-down style is being distributed by imprints like Lovezone Records and Etoka Records. Enjoy a mix that no doubt pays tribute to some of the influences behind his production techniques, featuring Eric Delay, Mujuice, Juan Frank (Gorje Hewek), Doyeq and Lazzich.
Podcast 015 – Nadia Popoff
Born in Cordoba, Argentina, Nadia Popoff grew up, captivated by the music of her environment, heavily influenced by his brother Matthias, also an electronic music creative.
Her musical approach offers an exquisite house style with influences of dub, both in her DJ sets and in her productions. She is one of the new faces, emerging from the underground of Cordoba, due to her performances at private parties, cultural events and clubs. Nadia has performed in many cities around Argentina, such as Mendoza, Bariloche and Misiones. She also is part of the Geometrik Bookings Roster.
