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Bside Incoming: Ziggy Zeitgeist

For our 147th show, we are honoured to bring you the impeccable selections of Ziggy Zeitgeist.

Boy were we excited to listen to what Ziggy would send us. Being both one of the leading names in the nu-soul/future-jazz scene as well as an avid record collector, we knew we would be in for a treat. He's the drummer for the Australian based band 30/70, who have released some creative, liquid smooth blends of jazz, modern funk, hip hop and soul on the likes of Rhythm Section and Moontown records.

An absolute classic: 30/70 - The Strut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4dp-D1FOo

Now living in Berlin, he has pushed his sound in modern jazz via his band - Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, creating some truly stunning and intricate music. Their music has made fans out of Wayne Snow (who has featured on one of their albums) , Gilles Peterson, Bradley Zero, Kamaal Williams, Byron The Aquarius, Moxie and more.

A personal favourite track - 'Big up' https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Yzi3Mk2ULHY

Be sure to also check out this journey of an album from him - 'Prayer For Peace', perfect for a chilling Sunday like today. https://zeitgeistfreedomenergyexchange.bandcamp.com/

After spending time with his father looking for records to play us, we are blessed to gain a treasured glimpse into what music influences his style with this Bside Podcast. Pulling out nothing but gems from percussive grooves, calming classical, jazz funk, soul, latin sunshine, and more... Enjoy!

Ziggy's SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/ziggy-zeitgeist

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Szafran

We’re very excited to bring you a wonderful DJ/Producer from Poland, he goes by the name of Szafran.

Oskar Szafraniec plied his trade under the mentorship of the legendary A Guy Called Gerald before basing himself in Berlin where his regular appearances at Club der Visionaere, Watergate, Tresor and Salon zur Wilden Renate would fine tune his live performance.

He has since released on notable labels like Rawax, Deset and Cyclo, and collaborated with some serious heavyweights like Ricardo Villalobos and Pier Bucci.

But, after an enforced end to his touring days, the industrious Polish DJ sought a change of scenery on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. A much needed break from performing and producing allowed a chance for new influences, inspirations, production styles, and his new alias: Szafran. The result is a beautiful balance of hardware, software, and organic sounds; breakbeat drum loops, synths, keys and the signature sound of a 303.

Be sure to check out his HOME AGAIN - 003, the third release on previous guest Thabo’s label: https://linktr.ee/homeagain003

For his Bside podcast, expect Jazz, Funk, Soul, rising into some superb house selections.

And why not listen back to an excellent episode from the label boss: Thabo: https://soundcloud.com/bsidepodcasts/bsideincoming-thabo

Szafran's SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/oskarszafraniec

Szafran's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oskarszafraniec/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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We wish you all a very Happy New Year… and a belated Bside Birthday!

We just turned 3 years old! And what a ride it’s been; almost 150 shows, over 100,000 listens, and an ever growing global community of music lovers!

It goes without saying we are very grateful for anyone who has tuned in, supported us, purchased merchandise, sent kind messages, and of course we send a huge thanks to all who have contributed to creating episodes.

A special thanks, also, to Matt, Lucy, Molly, Stephen, Josh, and Brandon who help so much on the team. But we’ll leave you in the loving hands of Mr. Bside (Calum Archibald) to celebrate the occasion with some his favourite records of the moment: this year takes a turn for the ambient, soothing and serene songs as we ease into our fourth year!

Bside Incoming: Vertical Rhythm

Bside Incoming! This one from a London based Duo who go by the name of Vertical Rhythm.

Vertical Rhythm consists of two brothers from Kent: Braga and Danell who are on a house music mission to unearth the very best tracks with that signature 4/4 thump. They host Rotations of Life on Balamii and Vertical Rhythm on Margate Radio, each week sharing their music with unadulterated passion.

Covering the 90s classics from New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Rome; but also some forgotten and rare cuts, as well as modern classics from the thriving scene of contemporary Copenhagen and of course a little UK flavouring for good measure.

Check out their Soul Craft series on Soundcloud for more deep dives into the genre!

Vertical Rhythm soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/vertical-rhythm

Their Balmaii shows - https://soundcloud.com/vertical-rhythm/sets/vertical-rhythms-rotations-of

Their instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalrhythmm/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Ep. 34 Rebecca Vasmant

It’s always a pleasure to invite our favourite local musicians to the Bside turntables. Stepping up this time to record an episode live at Radio Buena Vida is the incredible DJ and jazz musician: Rebecca Vasmant.

Watch the live recording here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_u8YVx_-Yk&t=147s

In a dance music scene dominated by digital sounds and programming, Rebecca provides a refreshing dose of jazz infusion, acoustic instruments, and a diverse knowledge of music.

With live events and record fairs, she has certainly made a name for herself in her hometown of Glasgow, but her musical pursuits go beyond spinning and collecting records, and her reputation exceeds Glasgow. As a musician and composer she has had a six month tour with eight-strong Ghanaian outfit Kakatsitsi, events at Worldwide Festival Sete, Glasgow Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz Cafe London, Kasheme Zurich, Brilliant Corners, Casper Montenegro, the Baltic Soul Weekender, and an exciting new residency at Ronnie Scott's as part of the 'Panro' collective.

We can’t get enough of her latest release “With Love, From Glasgow” a soothing jazzy dreamscape:

https://rebeccavasmantartist.bandcamp.com/track/jewels-of-thought

But for now let’s tuck into a masterclass of selections all under the wide spectrum of jazz, flowing from calming Brazilian vocals, hypnotic eastern horns & sitars, aggressively energetic trumpets, and everything inbetween. The truly incredible record collection of Rebecca Vasmant!

Rebecca's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/rebecca_vasmant

Her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccavasmant/

And her Bandcamp - https://rebeccasrecords.bandcamp.com/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Marie Midori

Bside Incoming will transport us, once again, to Berlin. This time we’re meeting with a DJ renowned for groovy basslines and trippy melodies, you’re certain to discover some new sounds on an extra-terrestrial voyage with Marie Midori!

Her musical journey includes childhood mixtapes of 90s music, guitars around the campfire on her scout adventures in Slovakia’s forests, and busking on the streets of Dublin, all before throwing herself into the craft of DJing.

Her late 20s, marked by an obsessive compulsion for collecting music, defined her sound which is at once hugely varied and totally distinctive: eerie electronica, breaks, otherworldly sounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hV73c6iJkM&t=2864s

Her contribution to the Bside series really is a gift - a venture into her more downtempo, dystopian and somewhat hypnotic records that she doesn't often play out, yet still infused with an energy that urges you to move.

Marie's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/mariemidori

Her instagram - instagram.com/mmidori3000/

And her Bandcamp - https://bandcamp.com/midoriberlin

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Brién

Next up, an Irish artist to keep an eye on. He’s a producer, a DJ, and a singer songwriter who’s gained approval from the likes of Kaidi Tatham for his relaxing sometimes melancholic melodies, hip-hop grooves, and his stunning voice: so, a warm welcome to Brién!

With a release on Soft Boy Records already under his belt, Brien is also included in Rhythm Sections latest SHOUTS Compilation. Bradley and the RS Team are very excited about the talented Irishman and as are we! Take a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYN0UYinluc

Another track of his that we are in love with here at Bside is form his 2018 EP tandem, 'Forget her' https://brien1.bandcamp.com/track/forget-her

For his contribution to the Bside Podcast, we are grateful to get an insight into the incredible musicianship that has inspired Brién. Expect the unexpected in an episode full of instrumentals, breathtaking solos, moody jazz, and scintillating melodies.

Check Brién's soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/peterbrien

And his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briienn/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Nocturnal Rhythms

We’re pleased to present a London based DJ with impeccable taste, timeless selections and an impressive record collection: Nocturnal Rhythms.

Elgohari is a co-founder and resident of Nocturnal Rhythms, a club night that has found its home at London’s notorious Corsica Studios; where he’s shared the decks with the likes of bailey Ibbs, breaka, bluetoof and nathan pinder. While his sets can vary between breaks, electro, UKG, jungle, or disco, his Bside mix will keep things smooth with some soulful house beats, breaks and some drums to close proceedings.

Huge thanks to https://soundcloud.com/radiobuenavida for letting us premier the show on their airwaves! They have so many great shows, check em out. You will find us there with our residency the 1st Wednesday of the month, 5-6pm.

Check Nocturnal Rhythms SC - https://soundcloud.com/nocturnal_rhythms

And his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nocturnal_rhythms/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Thalo Santana

Here we have a Brazilian native playing his trade in Germany, where he’s gained notoriety for his precise mixing and ever impressive selections: Thalo Santana .

Founder of the HOOVE collective with DJOKO, J.Feierabend and Pascal Wagner joining, their performances and bookings have been taking Cologne by storm since 2016. With a recent move to Berlin, repeated streams with HOR, the joining of the already impressive Home Again imprint, and new music on the way very soon, it looks like Thalo still has a lot more to offer the music scene.

Check his EP with DJOKO on remix on Home berlin:

https://homeagainberlin.bandcamp.com/album/home-again-002-audio-snippets-vinyl-only

His contribution the Bside Podcast will explore jazzy groovy house rhythms, downtempo tracks, through soul, to positive high energy.

Check his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/thalosantana

And his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thalosantana/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Jon Hester

This week comes with a warm welcome to an esteemed DJ/Producer from the American Midwest with a style defined by physical rhythms and adventurous programming. His effortless and intricate House and Techno sets never fail to get a crowd moving: Jon Hester.

After earning his stripes in Chicago and Minneapolis, Hester's prowess behind the turntables only strengthened with a move to Berlin and an increasing interest in producing his own tracks:

'Neurons' struck a chord with us, the B2 to his Galvanized EP which came out on REKIDS in 2017. Other-worldly signals sound over a pulsing kick and reverberating percussion to create a realm of deep space within our minds and dancefloors beyond:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0jooAM5tg

Let’s take a look into some of his favourite house and techno grooves, DJ tools, treasured tracks, and nostalgic tales of his adventures on the dancefloor.

Check his soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/jon_hester

And his instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jnhstr/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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