Fresh cycle, fresh wax. Episode 460 is a seamless, globe-spanning selection of newly pressed records, moving from Punjabi disco and Latin edits to Italo futurism, deep house, boogie flips, and dancefloor-ready reworks — all stitched together strictly on vinyl.

From Maledetta Discoteca heaters and Razor-N-Tape grooves to Peppermint Jam gems and a few tasty white-label moments, this one celebrates new beginnings with music from (almost) every corner of the world. No stopping, no scrolling — just a continuous flow of brand-new discoveries to set the tone for the year ahead.

New Lunar Year energy. New records. Same Espresso Sesh spirit.

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Sesh #459 welcomes back local DJ Mobando, returning to the studio after nine years with a fully loaded all-vinyl selection. The set moves seamlessly from deep reggae cuts by Johnny Osbourne, Garnet Silk, Tena Saw, and Prezident Brown into soulful and funky territory with James Brown, Teena Marie, Tower of Power, and Marvin Gaye, touching boogie, disco, and beyond along the way.

With moments ranging from Fania All Stars’ Latin heat to cinematic grooves by Gianfranco & Gianpiero Reverberi, plus a few local gems, this session is a reminder of Mobando’s sharp ear and generous taste — timeless records, played with purpose, straight from the wax.

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This is all about the thrill of recent discovery: a stack of brand-new records that have been living on my turntable lately, finally making their way onto the air. From Argentinian Italo disco and off-kilter European club cuts to global grooves, mysterious white labels, and edits that hit just right, this session captures that moment when new music still feels a little unfamiliar, but already essential.

No digging through the archives here — just fresh pressings, current inspirations, and sounds that caught my ear as soon as the needle dropped. Played instinctively, in the order they wanted to be heard. Episode #458

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Today’s Sesh welcomes local DJ Illborn with an episode built on love for the tunes that never leave his crates. “Favorite Rinsed Selections” is exactly that: tracks he’s played countless times, still loves after all the spins, and wants everyone else to experience the same way.

The mix is an homage to homies and producers near and far, packed with clever edits and remixes of familiar tunes that demand movement — from Daft Punk, Springsteen, Steely Dan, Pixies, Phoenix, DJ Koze and more — all stitched together with heart and dancefloor instinct.

These are the songs that stay with you. Turn it up and let yourself get rinsed.  Episode #457

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For the first session of the new season, we dive fully into freshly released music, in constant motion, tracing a wide arc across dream pop, Ethiopian jazz, Turkish rock, North African rhythms, contemporary MPB, ragas, jazz fusion, dark disco, Italo and house — all connected by the same pulse of curiosity and forward momentum.
This episode isn’t about looking back. It’s about staying open, staying fluid, staying in motion — following new sounds wherever they lead, from intimate melodies to late-night dancefloor energy.
A new season begins, not with a reset, but with momentum.

Episode #456

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We close out the year with a deep dive into original sound.
Local producer and DJ David Anderson Kirk joins me in the studio for an exclusive set built entirely from his own productions — a fluid, expressive journey that moves from organic and melodic house through acid textures and driving techno, while also weaving in the playful, cinematic spirit of video game music.

This isn’t just a DJ set — it’s a portrait of an artist in motion. David’s music unfolds naturally, telling its story without rush, without shortcuts. Every transition reveals another side of his evolving sound: intimate, physical, hypnotic.

It’s the kind of session that feels both forward-looking and deeply grounded — a perfect way to close the year: with trust in the music, in the process, and in the people building our local scene one track at a time.

Thanks for listening. See you on the other side of the calendar.

Episode #455

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The second-to-last Sesh of the year, and absolutely no holiday business in sight. Just a tight, focused one-hour mix built for people who like their music deep, slightly obscure, emotionally charged, and dancefloor-ready.

A blend of vinyl and digital, moving effortlessly between forgotten gems, underground cuts, fresh bangers, and a few future classics that hit exactly where they should.

From the cosmic pulse of Nicola Cruz, the raw beauty of Siti Muharam to reimagined soul from D’Angelo & Roberta Flack, Carmen McRae, and late-night heaters from Felipe Gordon, Dam Swindle, Frits Wentink, Mindchatter, and more — this episode lives in that sweet spot where groove meets curiosity.

No countdowns. No clichés. Just one last deep breath before we close the year next week.

Press play. Let the room change.

Episode #454

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Today’s Sesh feels less like an interview and more like a conversation between old friends. I’m joined by Ziek McCarter, a voice many of you know from Afrolicious and Con Brio, now stepping fully into his own with his solo project MuZiek.

We talk about where it all comes from — the records that shaped him, the moments that stayed with him, and the lessons learned along the way. Ziek reflects on the energy of playing in bands, the freedom (and responsibility) of going solo, and how memory, movement, and community continue to inform his writing and performances today. It’s thoughtful, honest, and grounded in lived experience.

The music follows that thread naturally: selections from MuZiek’s growing catalog sit alongside touchstones like James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone, and songs from Afrolicious and Con Brio that still resonate deeply. It’s a playlist that feels like a map — past, present, and a few signs pointing toward what’s next.

Settle in, turn it up, and listen close. This one’s about influence, intention, and staying connected to the roots while moving forward. Episode #453

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This week’s ES is all about momentum. With four gigs coming up in the next four days, I cracked open a fresh stack of vinyl — new arrivals mixed with a few trusty classics — and played many of these records for the very first time on air.

From spicy edits and latin-infused rhythms to house, disco reworks, boom bap gems, and Persian grooves, it’s a warm-up session with purpose: testing cuts, shaping energy, and getting the needle ready for a packed stretch behind the decks.

All vinyl, all heart, all set for lift-off. Episode #452

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Winter may have settled over the Bay, but today’s Sesh brings pure fire to warm the airwaves. Local guest DJ Pez steps into the studio with his AFRO CHILL Project, a passion he’s been cultivating for years, dedicated to spotlighting obscure and rare gems from the African continent — acrobatic rhythms, deep highlife cuts, and timeless grooves from decades past.

From Ebo Taylor to Mahotella Queens, from Shina Williams to Fela, DJ Pez guides us through a rich tapestry of sounds that shaped musical cultures across Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Congo, and beyond. His selection bridges the archival and the danceable, the sacred and the funky — turning a cold December day into a glowing celebration of roots, rhythm, and rediscovery.

Bundle up outside, but tune in for the heat. Episode #451

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