Deep and colourful sounds from Niro this week. Heading up the PADS and Unclear Records imprints, Italy's Niro believes that music is communication and all the vibrations and notes within are an integrating part in enabling the production of sound. Be sure to check out his new P Connection EP on Fred P's Boards label.

https://soundcloud.com/niro-1

https://soundcloud.com/padsdiscs

A special extended episode this week as Rothmans return to showcase a 2 hour session of music that has shaped their residency at Buyers Club in Liverpool over the last few month’s. Quite the journey this one; no sonic stone is left unturned. Rothmans continue to consistently put out high quality vinyl only releases. Look out for upcoming releases from Dawn Again and El Diablos Social Club.

http://soundcloud.com/rothmans

Full playlist at www.facebook.com/clandestinomusic

Amsterdam based Sinchi Collective are our welcome podcast guests this week. In addition to throwing parties in the 'Dam and releasing music through Night Noise; they also run the admirable Sinchi Tribe. A not-for-profit enterprise which promotes human rights and the preservation of indigenous culture.

http://www.sinchi-collective.com

A welcome return to Reza Athar who contributes his second mix for Clandestino. This time out Reza compiles a deeper, more exploratory extended session. With a keen eye for interesting tracks and killer playlists, Reza has carved out quite a name for himself and can now been found playing regularly at discerning clubs across Europe. An upcoming new residency at Ekko in Nijmegen will be one to keep an eye on

https://soundcloud.com/rezaathar

And so we come to our 100th episode. We have been lucky enough to have showcased some incredible mixes since we started; it's truly been a pleasure to feature established guests as well as giving a platform to lesser known names. For this milestone mix we always had a particular guest in mind and we're more than honoured they agreed to be a part of the series. Optimo's musical ethos bleeds into the way we approach all our musical endeavours, be it a club night, DJ set, the label or indeed a mix series. We often find ourselves difficult to explain musically, which in this day & age of everything having to sit in its own box can on occasion be a source of frustration. But then when you look at Optimo who constantly and succesfully champion just great music who cares about genres. It's a mantra that's hopefully mirrored across our mix series. This year Keith and Jonnie enter their 20th year with Optimo; more relevant than ever with their exciting, eclectic DJ performances around the globe. Keith's two labels Optimo Music and Optimo Trax are garnered to shining a light on new and unusual music both for the club and beyond. Thanks to Keith for putting this edition together and thanks to you , dear listener for being on the journey with us. Much love, Clandestino x

https://soundcloud.com/twitch

https://soundcloud.com/optimo-music

Belfast Music Club came to our attention with their frequent series of eclectic live shows on Belfast Underground Radio; showcasing a melting pot of cosmic disco, psyche, balearic beat, post punk and whatever fits their shapeshifting style. They also run parties in the city at The Hudson and Woodworkers venues, with nothing short of exquisite guest DJs regularly invited along. Recent highlights have included Clandestino favourites Apiento and Bradley Zero. Here they present a laid back, winter sun chill out mix selection for us.

http://belfastmusicclub.com/

Full playlist at www.facebook.com/clandestinoleeds

John Clements and Eirik Wulff make up the Anglo-Norwegian duo Plastic Fantastic; an outfit responsible for dreamy, blissed out cuts on Aficionado, Night Noise and Los Grandes Recordings. Their mix for Clandestino takes a step back from their more natural ambient sounds and makes seductive eyes at the dance floor...

https://soundcloud.com/plasticfantasticofficial

Starting off our 2017 series with a woozy, hazy blend of cosmic, strung out disco and slow burning house touches is Aimes; production moniker and musical alter ego of Alabama born, Brooklyn resident Aman Ellis. A busy output has seen him release with Clandestino homies Rothmans and Nang plus regular EP's for Pole Position and his own Wonder Stories imprint, whom are just about to put out the 'Grandiose Visions' EP with DJ Rocca and the Beat Broker mixes so keep 'em peeled for that. Also out now is his Central Balearica EP with parts 2 & 3 to follow soon....

https://soundcloud.com/aimes