From my earliest exposure to dance music I was transformed. It took me to new places. Gave me new emotions. Something music hadn't done up to that point. I wanted to know more than just dancing, fun as it was. The cult of the DJ intrigued me, specifically blending two songs to make one. Being able to control the emotions of the dance floor. Twisting and shaping the vibe. It appealed immediately. After finding my way to a neighbours set up and discovering artists, labels, and genres. I started to hear about a chap selling "imports" from his house. The US garage as it was called then was mysterious. It was exciting. it was expensive.

A few years later I moved to Northampton and walking into Vinyl underground on that first occasion was, strange to say the least. Marching through a few floors of sofas and furniture, I wondered if I'd made it to the right place. When I got to the top floor everything made sense.

My musical journey was about to take an exciting turn, the foundations had been laid with the neighbours set up but here was a shop that seemed to sell all the tunes I needed and the tunes I didn't know I needed.

VU helped to create an attitude to DJing that has never left my sets. The desire to build a mood and create an emotional connection.

The music that I bought in those early years has absolutely stood the test of time and I wanted to do a "best of" set for this mix. However that would've ended up being a few days long, so I concentrated on creating a vibe. Something Aidy and the VU lads have nurtured over the years in the records they've pushed. Weaving an emotional feel through a set and creating a mood. Getting lost in rhythms and chords and building a connection with the listener. An evolving thing, not just big bangers.

This mix is a burner and rewards the listener who commits.

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Track list

Mr G - Find Love (ambient mix) // Phoenix G

Scott Grooves - Opening Report // SJ

Khotin - Mornings || // Khotin Industries

Martin T - Pour L'Echaffaud // Alelah Records

Brijean - Crushing On You // Not On Label

Colcutter - Agama // On The Corner

RKLS - Hours Go By // r2 Records

Moonstarr - C Minus Particles // Public Transit Recordings

Passport - Cool Captain Rendesvu // No Acting Vibes

Tom Ellis - Ruby Kiss // Not On Label

Tom Ellis - Select Reject // Not On Label

Ian Fink - Living Room On Elmhurst // Not On Label

Adam Stromsdedt - Hope This Helps // Gestalt Records

DJ QU & JM Frias - Future // Strength Music Recordings

Urulu - Quadrant Beat // Saft

Central - Political Dance // Dekmantel

Manuel Tur - Sun Collector // Spaced Repetitions

Neue Graffik - Chateau Rouge // Le Petit Zoo

The Paradox feat Jeff Mills - Super Solid // Axis

Chris Gray - Sweetness You Bring // Deep4Life

Amir Alexander - Love Notes To Brooklyn // Smallville Records

Move D - Sun Un Bateau Avec Eric // Uzuri Records

Nortasun - Untilted 3 // Saft

Jon Easley - Lemon & Lime // Rush Hour

Urulu - Romance Track // Saft

RT Sound Factor - 7th Heaven // Electric Blue

LK - I Know I Know // Trax Underground

Zopelar - Night Rider (Felipe Gordan mix) // Phonogramme

Khotin - Air Theme // Khotin Industries

Cheers

4c (Lee