Favorite Mixes from October 2022
October's list is influenced by festivals, some that we experienced during the summer, some in October... Sets from DJs that keep the ball rolling and push the bar higher with each new set. You'll find journeys that go from obscure ambient to rave, journeys that explore deep and dark corners of electronic music, and journeys that will put a smile on your face.
Bas Dobbelaer & Vand - RRFM ADE 19.October 2022
One of our favorite artists from the vibrant Amsterdam electronic music scene, Bas Dobbelaer and Vand, did some b2b magic for Radio Radio's ADE special. A little shy than an hour, the set is filled with trippy percs and excellent sound design powered by the groove that changes its face every so often.
Molly - Groove Magazine 356
One of the publications covering electronic music more or less since its beginnings, Groove Magazine has got a real gem in its podcast series. The master of storytelling, RDV label boss Molly, created an elegant journey that takes a listener through depths of house and electronica.
Orion - It Comes in Waves / Mixtape Discos Movimiento #23
The Milan-based Orion are back with another excellent mix that explores the depths of lush ambient, house, and techno with razor-sharp precision. Great storytelling and track selection from our favorite Italian duo.
Vân Anh @ Paral.lel Festival 2022
A few days ago, the Dutch DJ Vân Anh shared the recording of her set from this year's Paral.lel Festival. Vân Anh 'jumped in' instead of Peter Van Hoesen, who couldn't perform due to COVID. Vân Anh grabbed the opportunity with both hands to deliver the set, a true energizer that, in moments, becomes euphoric but never loses its cool.
Marie Davidson - Crack MIx 471
Montreal-based Marie Davidson created an energetic and unique atmosphere in her latest mix for Crack Magazine. Opening the mix with the edit of Cher's 'Believe' and then building on that with powerful electro and hard techno can mean only one thing - fun!
Anthony Linell Opening Set at Under Bron, February 2020
Northern Electronics' own Anthony Linell presents 'the art of opening sets' with the recording he shared a few weeks ago. The set was recorded at Under Bron in Stockholm before Mathew Jonson in February 2020, and it's everything you want to hear from the 'warm up' DJ - patience, good programming, and, most important - immaculate track selection.
Sa Pa - Sure Thing 116
Recordings from our favorite festivals keep popping up, and we couldn't be happier. Our dear friends at Sure Thing host this mind-bending mix from Sa Pa, recorded at this year's Paral.lel festival. The set fluctuates from drone ambient to techno in the best of fashion.
Edward at Outro Lado (Waking Life ‘22)
Another festival close to our hearts, Waking Life, published several sets from this year's edition, so bear with us while we cover some of them. Edward, a Giegling stalwart, delivered one of the sets to remember at the Outro Lado stage, and we are over the moon that it is available to listen to it online. During these two and a half hours, Edward goes from deep house to quirky tech house and beyond with such ease creating a very familiar hypnotic vibe when he's behind the decks.
Donato Dozzy - closing set at The Labyrinth 2014
A bit of a blast from the past, anyone? The release date is the least important thing when it comes to music that Donato Dozzy plays. The set from 2014, when Donato closed The Labyrinth festival in Japan, was published recently to celebrate 20 years of making the festival. The festival decided to post ten sets from the past ten years that document the history of its operations. Timeless set by one of the best DJs in the game will take your breath away.
Alfred Czital - The Memoir, Page 86
Alfred Czital, the label boss of one of our favorite imprints, Harmony Rec., is closing this fruitful year in style. After releasing a marvelous long player in February this year and several tracks on various compilations, Alfred contributed to the infamous 'The Memoir' series with this mind-bending live set. The set features some old tracks we are familiar with, but it's mostly made of new, unreleased stuff and live jamming. Well done, Fred!
Dorisburg and Efraim Kent (hybrid set) at Monument Festival 2022
Oh my, how much we missed listening to Dorisburg's set! The recording of his hybrid set with fellow Tikita Records affiliate Efraim Kent that was performed at this year's Monument Festival is as hypnotic as you think it is. The rumbling groove layered with intricate percs and trippy synths alters your mind for 3 hrs. That summarizes it pretty well.
JDH & Dave P @ The Lot Radio, 22. October 2022
The duo behind the beloved Brooklyn promo team, Fixed, JDH, and Dave P, are known for their impeccable music taste and DJ skills. When it comes to hypnotic low-slung electronic music, very few DJs can match their brilliance. The set we enjoyed listening to in the past few weeks is the recording from The Lot Radio's 'block party' where JDH and Dave P joined many talented DJs from vibing NY scene like Renata Do Valle, Seedy J, Extra Andrew, and others. The set is eclectic, trippy, and intricate, exactly what you would expect from this fab duo!
Yen Sung at Praia (Waking Life ‘22)
Lux Fragil resident, Yen Sung, brought some serious uplifting house vibes during her set at Waking Life's Praia stage. Quirky house music in its finest form is something everybody needs for at least several hours per week.
Aspetuck - Oslated Special Mix 028
Our dear friend and an astonishingly prolific producer and DJ, Aspetuck, has been enjoying the well-deserved spotlight in 2022. From original work to remixes and podcasts, Aspetuck keeps delivering quality electronic music that is a joy to listen to. After releasing a marvelous long player on Oslated just a month or so ago, Aspetuck steps behind the decks and takes us for another ride. This time it is eclectic and moody, intricate until the very end when Aspetuck beautifully closes it with The Smile - Open The Floodgates.
Bella Boo - RA.847
Stockholm represent! One of the most exciting producers that emerged from Stockholm's scene in the past several years, Bella Boo, made super fun, eclectic off-kilter that showcases the talent from her local scene. Here's what Bella Boo said about the mix: Recorded in Stockholm showing my love for our local scene mixing it up with tracks I keep returning to and of course some new tracks from producers that amaze me. I wanted the mix to be like a big slow rolling wave, taking you up to where it breaks and then sucks you back to peace.
Erika - Dekmantel Podcast 407
One of Detroit's finest DJs, Erika holds a master class in techno and electro in her latest mix for Dekmantel's podcast series. The mix is an energetic escapade full of twists and turns that make this mix 'a must listen' - loud.
Daniel George - Mantra Collective Podcast 107
A proper house music extravaganza from one of our Delayed crew members, Daniel George, recorded live in Melbourne's Killing Time. Daniel was playing before ViceVersa and took the crowd through a beautiful groovy journey that caused many smiles in the crowd, we are sure.
A Far Blue concept by noc:turne - Social Comparison
A talented Belgian producer, one of the co-founders of the promising record label 'Lost in Translation', noc:turne took us for quite a ride in his latest mix for Dutch music platform Far Blue. noc:turne visited several different corners of electronic music while maintaining engaging storytelling throughout the journey.
Davis - Mutant Radio 29. September 2022
One of the leading figures from the vibrant electronic music scene in Sao Paolo, ODD co-founder Davis is known for his extraordinary ear for quality and obscure electronic music. Davis' broad music knowledge makes every one of his sets a joy to listen to. In his latest mix, he did for Tbilisi-based Mutant Radio, Davis channels proper peak-time rave mood that would rock any given dance floor worldwide.
Marco Shuttle at Floresta (Waking Life ‘22)
Tour de force techno journey by Marco Shuttle from Floresta stage at the Waking Life festival is a powerful set made of complex rhythms and hypnotic sounds