Expand your Mind-FM

Today I pulled out a mixtape I made about 15 years ago.
Still one of my absolute favourites.
A tape made for cold autumn days — tender, warm, a bit melancholic, but in that way that feels like a soft Horse-blanket around the soul.

What I love most is the way it flows.
Those little cuts and transitions… like a Kubrick or Truffaut Movie…

It’s storytelling through sound — a very intimate tape.

It’s full of warm-hearted tracks from artists like Gravenhurst, Romy Schneider, Astor Piazzolla, Turner, Whitest Boy Alive, CocoRosie, Sebastien Tellier, The Cure, Manfred Krug…

PS: The artwork isn’t mine. I found it somewhere back then and used it purely for personal, non-commercial purposes. If the original artist ever stumbles across this — please know: no harm intended, only appreciation.

Hallo.

It's Classic-Mixtape Time! Ich meine solche Tapes, die man für Mädchen macht, für die man schwärmt. Ich fand das eigentlich immer ein tolles Geschenk, es ist sehr persönlich und wer findet nicht gern jemanden über Musik zu ereichen? Ein persönliches Mixtape kann eigentlich nur noch von einem eigenhändig geschriebenen Song getopt werden! ...Mein letztes Tape ist liegt nun schon gut zwei Jahre zurück. Auch dieses Tape war an eine tolle Frau gerichtet. Seufz... ich sollte mich endlich mal wieder verlieben!

Viel Spaß beim hören!

Playlist:

01 The Cure - all Cats are grey (Elektra) 1981

02 The whitest Boy alive - Don't Give Up (Asound/Bubbles) 2006

03 Shuggie Otis - Aht Uh Mi Hed (CBS) 1974

04 Apparat - Arcadia (Shitkatapult) 2007

05 CocoRosie - Noah's Ark (Touch and Go) 2005

06 Wim Mertens - Fernglänzend (PIAS) 2005

07 Turner - The Apartment (Ladomat 2000) 2002

08 Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle (Mr Dan's Mix) (V2 Records) 2006

09 Manfred Krug/Günther Fischer - Komm und Spiel mit mir (Amiga) 1973

10 Astor Piazolla - Libertango (Polydor) 1974

11Avril - Urban Serenade (F Communications) 2004

12 Modeselektor - Déboutonner (BPitch Control) 2007

13 Eden Ahbez "Nature Boy" - Full Moon (Del-Fi Records) 1960

14 Trentemøller - While The Cold Winter Waiting (Poker Flat Recording) 2006

15 The cinematic Orchestra - That Home (Ninja Tune Rec) 2007

16 Philippe Sarde feat. Romy Schneider - La Chanson D'Hélène (Philips) 1976

17 Ida - Late Blues (Polyvinyl Record Company) 2005

18 Gravenhurst - Animals (Warp Music) 2006

19 Queens of the Stoneage - I never came (Interscope Records) 2005

compiled by Alex

Expand Your Mind-FM 50 – GLOW

A new mixtape is in town.

After Number 49 CIAO — which told the story of slowly saying goodbye to a Love (still available on Soundcloud and Mixcloud) — comes something very special for me:

It’s the 50th mixtape I’ve made. (Not even counting the personalized ones I’ve created for someone special along the way!)

Ok ok, It took me nearly ten years to shape the last ten tapes — but hey, I still believe a passionated Hobby doesn’t need a deadline.

GLOW is Part One of a trilogy called The Evolution of a Night Out.

This first chapter tells the story of friends meeting, getting ready, and glowing up for a night of dance.

Two hours filled with classic House, Disco, and a little too much Italo Disco — just the way I like it.

And what did I learn while creating this one?

That we all should go out more often. Meet good friends. Laugh louder. Dance longer.

So, call a friend, pour a drink — and turn off your phone.

Setlist

GLOW

01 Jean-Michel Blais – Le Souper (2016, Arts & Crafts)

02 Michael Jackson - Liberian Girl (1989, Epic)

03 Dachshund x Karussell - Als ich fortging (1987, Amiga)

04 Django Django - Lunar Vibrations (2023, Because Music)

05 Il Quadro di Troisi - Beata (2020, Raster)

06 Radiators - I Am Sure (1984, 10+ / One Round More)

07 Mim Suleiman - Oya Oya Oya (2015, Running Back)

08 Vance & Suzzanne - I Can’t Get Along With You (1980 Vanton Records)

09 Peech Boys - Don’t Make Me Wait (1982, West End)

10 Inner Life - I’m Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair) (1979, Prelude)

11 Mariya Takeuchi – Yume no Tsuzuki (1988, Moon Records)

12 Osborne – Hold Up (feat. Joe Goddard) (2013, Spectral)

13 Oliver Sim – GMT (Jamie xx Remix) (2022, Young)

14 Sascha Funke – Tsurumu (Original Mix) (2018, You And Your Hippie Friends)

15 Metro Area – Caught Up (2001, Environ Records)

16 Planningtorock – Beulah Loves Dancing (2018, DFA Records)

17 Carlo – Háblame (2020, Aterral)

18 Quando Quango – Love Tempo (1983, Factory Records)

19 Michael Mayer & Barnt – Und da stehen Fremde Menschen (2021, Kompakt Extra / Speicher 122)

20 Ryan Paris – Dolce Vita (1983, Baby Records)

21 Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It for the Boy (1984, Columbia)

22 Hey Cowboy! – Cherry Jerry Citrus (2019, Self-Released / Bandcamp)

23 Impérieux – Phantasmagorii (2022, Pampa Records)

24 Radiohead – Everything In Its Right Place (2000, Parlophone)

25 Charlie – Spacer Woman (Instrumental) (1983, Mr. Disc Organization)

26 Cristalli Liquidi – Volevi Una Hit (Extended Version) (2012, Artifact / Italians Do It Better EU Repress)

27 Playgroup – Behind The Wheel (Electroclash Remix) (2003, Source / Virgin)

28 Jovonn – Pianos Of Gold (1993, Goldtone Records)

29 Talking Heads – Psycho Killer (1977, Sire Records)

30 The Fantasy – Summer Night In Harlem (2012, Secret Mixes / Fixes)

31 Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus (1966, Disques Vogue)

32 ABBA – Voulez-Vous (1979, Polar / Epic)

33 Le Tigre – Deceptacon (The DFA Remix) (2003, DFA / Universal)

34 Paperclip People – Throw (1994, Planet E Communications)

35 EQD – #002A (2009, Equalized)

36 McGregor – Nan Yelikan (2020, Sofrito / Soundway Records)

37 Los Angeles T.F. – Magical Body (1983, Discomagic Records)

38 S-Fire – S-Fire 1 (2016, Kompakt Extra / Speicher 91)

39 Laura Branigan – Gloria (1982, Atlantic Records)

40 Phoenix – Too Young (2000, Source / Virgin France)

A new Mixtape curated for you.

And yes, it’s all about Love. But nothing sad, or full with love songs… its more about how love follow us trough our whole life, Love that gives and takes, that stays, fades, and returns in new forms. The quiet thread that connects everything we’ve been and everything we’ll become.

Ciao

A farewell in gentleness and sound.

Shades of grey with a touch of apricot –

like memories as they begin to heal.

For what was.

For what remains.

And for what’s yet to come.

I say goodbye – with love, not bitterness.

A chapter closes, yet the feeling stays human.

Thank you for the time that was ours.

Tracklist

1 LP Giobbi – Intro: Mother (2023) Counter Records / Ninja Tune

2 Kali Malone – Rose Wreath Crown (for CW) (2019) iDEAL Recordings

3 Lalo Schifrin – Danube Incident (1969) Paramount

4 Faber – Du kriegst mich nicht zurück (Live) (2025) Vertigo Berlin / Universal Music

5 Nick Cave & Warren Ellis – Bright Horses (Live at the Sydney Opera House) (2023) Goliath Records

6 White Light – I Want You to Know Me (2021) STROOM.tv

7 Colin Blunstone – Caroline Goodbye (1971) Epic Records

8 AIR – I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free (1971) Embryo Records

9 Sam Sanders & Visions – Fantasy (1983) That African Lady / Mad About Records

10 Patty Pravo – Di vero in fondo (1971) Philips

11 Sezen Aksu & Haris Alexiou – Gidiyorum Bu Şehirden (2000) Post / SN Müzik Yapım

12 Léonie Pernet & Gael Rakotondrabe – Acid Niger (Gael Rakotondrabe Rework) (2025) InFiné

13 Sammy Decoster – Je veux être à vous (2017) Bronco / Modulor

14 Σtella & Redinho – Charmed (2022) Sub Pop Records

15 Malakoff Kowalski – How I Think of You (2015) MPS Records

16 Carpenters – (They Long to Be) Close to You (1970) A&M Records

17 Gotye – Hearts a Mess (2006) Eleven: A Music Company / Inertia Records

18 Antonio Williams & Kerry McCoy – Changes (feat. Kerry McCoy) (2016) Side A / 25th St. Sessions

19 Desire – Darkside (2024) Italians Do It Better

20 Saya Gray – ANNIE, PICK A FLOWER.. (MY HOUSE) (2023) Dirty Hit

21 Blegh – His Hands (2019) Masturbate Records

22 Wet – Double (2024) 30SF / Other Exotica

23 DJ Koze & Dirk von Lowtzow – Nur Um Liebe (2025) Pampa Records

24 Léonie Pernet – Réparer le monde (2024) InFiné / CryBaby

25 Surprise Chef – Money Music (2022) Big Crown Records

26 Jalen Ngonda – If You Don’t Want My Love (2023) Daptone Records

27 Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (Naturally) (1972) MAM Records

28 Ornella Vanoni – Dettagli (Detálhes) (1973) Ariston Records

29 Tristan Brusch – Geboren um zu sterben (2025) Wasser & Licht / Sony Music

Udo Jürgens - Was Ich Dir Sagen Will - Ariola

Toro Y Moi - Rose Quartz - Carpark records

Barbara Morgenstern - Nichts Muss - Monika Enterprise

Jabru - Church - !K7 Records

Blende - Rikki (Le Crayon remix) - Eskimo Recordings

Gang Starr - Work - Noo Tribe Records

Nat King Cole - Perfidia - Capitol Reords

Photay - No Sass - Astro Nautico

Chrome Sparks - Marijuana - not on label

Khruangbin - Calf Is Born in Winter - LateNightTales

Herman van Veen - Jemand stiehlt die Show - Polydor

Tobias Jesso Jr. - Without You - True Panther Sounds

Grey Reverend - One By One - Motion Audio

José González - This Is How We Walk On The Moon - Yep Roc Records

Prommer & Barck - Gladys Knight - Derwin Recordings

Jürgen Paape - Mit Dir - Kompakt

Matthew Herbert - One Two Three - Phono

Jean Du Voyage - The Closest Ghost - Jarring Effects

Kelis - Friday Fish Fry - Maribou State & Pedestrian Remix - Ninja Tune

Prinzhorn Dance School - Clean - DFA

Lars Danielsson - Passacaglia - The ACT Company

Dustin O'Halloran - An Ending, a Beginning - 130701

Jacques Palminger & Erobique - Finsterwalde - Staatsakt

Silk Rhodes - Face 2 Face - Stones Throw Records

Young Fathers - I Heard - Anticon

Baxter Dury - White Men - Pias

Gerry Rafferty - Get It Right Next Time - United Artists Records

North Circular - Real Lies - Marathon Artists

Tonik Ensemble - Until We Meet Again (Applescal Remix) - Atomnation

Expand your Mind-FM 48

IF YOU CAN’T GO

1 - Pino Donaggio - I Colori Di Dicembre (Laura's Theme II) (1973 Carosello Records)

2 - Sevdaliza - Darkest Hour (2017 Twisted Elegance)

3 - Frank Wiedemann & RY X pres. Howling - Lover (2020 Counter Records)

4 - Rick Poppa Howard - I Won't Lay Back (Instrumental) (2009 Hour House Is Your Rush Records)

5 - Roman Flügel - 9 Years (DJ Koze Remix) (2016 Pampa Records)

6 - Mood II Swing - Move Me (1995 Music For Your Ears)

7 - Radio Slave - I Need Music (2015 Karlovak)

8 - First Choice - Doctor Love (Late Nite Tuff Guy Hypnotizin' Groove) (2018 Salsoul Records)

9 - John Waynes - Get Up (Just John Mix) (2010 Mule Musiq)

10 - Hotmood - Por Que Me Dejaste (Original Mix) (2020 Cacao Records)

11 - Mike Dunn - Holdin On (1990 - Desire Records)

12 - Cubicolor - Hardly A Night, Hardly A Day (2020 - Anjunadeep)

13 - Deetron - Ego Rave B (2020 - Running Back)

14 - Al Pagoda & Frank Wiedemann - Steel (Frank Wiedemann Remix) (2020 Bigamo)

15 - RUBIO - Compañera (2020 https://rubiomusic.bandcamp.com/album/la-existencia)

16 - Pierre Rousseau - Paris (2020 Beats in Space Records)

17 - Agents Of Time - Drive Me Crazy (2020 Kompakt)

18 - Futuro Pelo - Deal (you Man Remix) (2020 Pain Surprises Records)

19 - rRoxymore / Oni Ayhun / Aquarian Jugs / Jaguar Woman - DR1-1 (2020 Noise Manifesto)

20 - Radio Slave - Wait A Minute (Original Mix) (2020 Rekids)

21 - Alden Tyrell Ft. Jack Marks - All We Need ('87 Fix) feat. John Marks (2020 X-Masters)

22 - Axel Boman - Radionova (Essential Mix) (2020 Studio Barnhus)

23 - Penner+Muder - Gernika (Original Mix) (2020 Suol)

24 - Charles Webster - Music (2020 Dimensions Recordings)

Mixed by Alexander Expander

Vienna March 2021

Tracklist

1 Wolf Müller - Pfad des Windes (Dekmantel) 2017

2 Souleance - La la la (First Word Records) 2019

3 Marco Tegui - 3.33 (Stil Vor Talent)

4 Flamingo Pier - Find Your Way (Soundway Records) 2019

5 Steve Monite - Only You (Frankie Francis Disco Jam Edit) (Soundway Records)

6 Kapote - Delirio Italiano (Extended Version) (Toy Tonics) 2019

7 Ponzu Island - Super Koto (Apersonal Music) 2016

8 Jacques Bon - Hey Matt (Original Mix) (Live At Robert Johnson) 2019

9 Kuniyuki Takahashi / Newwave Project - Black (Original Mix) (Mule Musiq) 2019

10 Theo Parrish, Maurissa Rose - This Is For You (Original Mix) (Sound Signature) 2019

11 Axel Boman - Chestnut Heartsprite (Original Mix) (Mule Musiq) 2019

12 Acid Pauli - Dancing in the Trunk (Ouie) 2019

13 Rampa, WhoMadeWho - Tell Me Are We (Original Mix) (Innervisions) 2019

14 Jatoma - Helix (Kompakt) 2010

15 AMP Fiddler, Tom Flynn - The Future (Original Mix) (Fabric) 2019

16 Burger / Ink - Love is the Drug (Paris Texas) (Kompakt) 2010

17 Tom Trago - Brutal Romance (Dekmantel) 2015

18 Acid Pauli - Nana (Pampa) 2016

19 Mike Dunn - Phreaky MF (MD Remix) (Classic Music Company) 2019

20 Catz 'N Dogz - The Choice (Miss Bunty Vocal) (Pets Recordings) 2018

21 Ibibio Sound Machine - Tell Me (Doko Mien) 2019

22 Mr. G - It's like dat boo (Original Mix) (Phoenix G) 2019

23 Radio Slave - Don't Stop No Sleep (Original Mix) (Rekids) 2014

24 Hybrasil - Orpheus (Original Mix)(Rekids)

25 Edson Conceição - Filhos de Gandhi (Um Abraço em Gilberto Gil) [Mike Burns Edit] (Optimo Music Selva Discos) 2019

26 Carthago - Hanen (En'nagham) 1979

Mixed by Alexander Expander

Finally, since a long time ago, here another Mixtape Joint.

From me to you, for everybody.

made with passion.

Udo Jürgens - Was Ich Dir Sagen Will - Ariola

Toro Y Moi - Rose Quartz - Carpark records

Barbara Morgenstern - Nichts Muss - Monika Enterprise

Jabru - Church - !K7 Records

Blende - Rikki (Le Crayon remix) - Eskimo Recordings

Gang Starr - Work - Noo Tribe Records

Nat King Cole - Perfidia - Capitol Reords

Photay - No Sass - Astro Nautico

Chrome Sparks - Marijuana - not on label

Khruangbin - Calf Is Born in Winter - LateNightTales

Herman van Veen - Jemand stiehlt die Show - Polydor

Tobias Jesso Jr. - Without You - True Panther Sounds

Grey Reverend - One By One - Motion Audio

José González - This Is How We Walk On The Moon - Yep Roc Records

Prommer & Barck - Gladys Knight - Derwin Recordings

Jürgen Paape - Mit Dir - Kompakt

Matthew Herbert - One Two Three - Phono

Jean Du Voyage - The Closest Ghost - Jarring Effects

Kelis - Friday Fish Fry - Maribou State & Pedestrian Remix - Ninja Tune

Prinzhorn Dance School - Clean - DFA

Lars Danielsson - Passacaglia - The ACT Company

Dustin O'Halloran - An Ending, a Beginning - 130701

Jacques Palminger & Erobique - Finsterwalde - Staatsakt

Silk Rhodes - Face 2 Face - Stones Throw Records

Young Fathers - I Heard - Anticon

Baxter Dury - White Men - Pias

Gerry Rafferty - Get It Right Next Time - United Artists Records

North Circular - Real Lies - Marathon Artists

Tonik Ensemble - Until We Meet Again (Applescal Remix) - Atomnation

Buongiorno!

Es geht weiter mit einer Sendung, die wie ein Auge ins Gesicht, ganz vorzüglich in diesen Sommer passt. Eine romantische Liebeserklärung an Italien. Diese Sendung widme ich allen Menschen die, ihr Herz an Italien verloren haben.

Rom, ich freu mich auf dich!

Viel Spass!

Playlist

01 Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu dipinto di Blu (Volaré) (Decca) 1958

02 Katyna Ranieri - Fontana Di Trevi 1957

03 Ornella Vanoni - L' Appuntamento (Ariston Music) 1970

04 Henry Macini - It Had Better Be Tonight (RCA Victor)

05 Renato Carosone - Tu vuo' fa' L'americano Pathé) 1956

06 Rocco Granata - Marina (EMI) 1959

07 Adriano Celentano - Una Carezza In Un Pugno (Clan Celentano S.r.l.) 1968

08 Little Tony - Cuore Matto (Durium) 1967

09 Rondo' Veneziano - La Serenissima (Baby Records) 1981

10 Luciano Pavarotti - Nessum Dorma (Teldec Classics) 1994

11 Nilla Pizzi - Quizas Quizas Quizas (Cetra) 1950

12 Mina - E se Domani (Rifi Recordings) 1964

13 Anton Karas - The "Harry Lime" Theme (Decca) 1949

14 Katyna Ranieri - Aveva un Bavero 1958

15 Patty Pravo - La Bambola (Arc) 1968

16 Renato Carosone - Mambo Italiano 1955

17 Perez Prado - Patricia (RCA) 1958

18 Carla Boni - Jezebel 1954

19 Adriano Celentano - Azzuro (Clan Celentano S.r.l.) 1968

20 Paolo Conte - Via con Me 1981

21 Raffaella Carrà - A Far L' Amore Comincia Tu (CBS) 1977

22 Tony Renis - Quando, Quando, Quando (La Voce Del Padrone) 1962

23 Emilio Pericoli - Uno per tutte

24 Renato Carosone - La Donna Riccia 1958

25 Fred Buongusto - una rotanda sul mare

26 Domenico Modugno - Piove (Ciao Ciao Bambina) (Fonit) 1959

compiled by Alexander Expander

Hello everybody. Hope you are fine and together with your love ones... 2020 puh what for a year... but what kind of learnings we are taking out of this year, is everybody up on themself. My leanings so far are:

stand up for a diverse colorful community...

Be always openminded and try to learn...

And take more time for your Passion.

This is in my case, Music. And that's why I have here a new Tape for you.

Hope you like it...

1 Barış K & Hüsnü Şenlendirici - Oyun Havasi (Doublemoon) 2007

2 Armand Van Helden - Crooklyn Anthem (Columbia & Ruffhouse Records) 1998

3 Andi Otto, MD Pallavi - Bangalore Whispers (Pingipung & Night Cruising) 2017

4 Bibio - You (Warp Records) 2013

5 Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever (Curtis Vodka Balearic Remix) (Atlantic) 1996

6 Nelson Family - Gimme Love (Heavenly Sweetness) 2013

7 Linda Lewis - Class Style (I've Got It) (Disco Tech Classic edit) (Electricity Records) 1984

8 Bella Boo - Is It Rude To Wear My Shades (Original Mix) (Studio Barnhus) 2018

9 Axel Boman - The Chains of Liberty (Correspondant) 2016

10 Fatima Yamaha - Love Invaders (Magnetron Music) 2015

11 Andy Hart - The Same for Me (Heist) 2014

12 Glossy - Payama (Glossy) 2008

13 Nachtbraker - Warme Kachel (Dirt Crew Recordings) 2014

14 ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ - ҉.·.·* ́ ̈.·*:・✧๑ඕั ҉ (Not On Label (⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ Self-Released) 2018

15 Mike Dehnert - MD2.8.1 (Original Mix) (MD2) 2019

16 Cheek - Venus (Sunshine People Mix) (Versatile Records) 1996

17 Âme - Blind Eye (feat. Planningtorock) (Innervisions) 2018

18 Osborne - Hold Up (feat. Joe Goddard) (Spectral Sound) 2013

19 Harvey Sutherland - Bermuda (MCDE) 2015

20 Acid Pauli - Marvin (Not On Label (Acid Pauli Self-released)) 2009

21 ZW - Wulfman (Original Mix) (REKIDS) 2017

Compiled and mixed by Alexander Expander

Expand your Mind-FM 40

And i Say

hey. Alexander Expander is back!

ein bunten Reigen… wie immer.

playlist

01 Henrik Schwarz – Blazing Atlantis 3013 (Groove) 2013

02 Axel Boman - Television People (Hypercolour) 2013

03 Norma Jean Bell - London Fog (Intrumental) (Pandamonium) 2001

04 Ian Pooley - CompuRhythm (Dixon 4/4 Treatment) (Innervisions) 2012

05 The League Unlimited Orchestra - Do or Die (Virgin) 1982

06 Giorgio Moroder - E=MC² (Alexander Robotnik Mix) (Oasis) 1979

07 Morgan Geist - 24K (Environ) 2001

08 Coppa - Society Ho's Part 1 (Dis- Joint Records) 2007

09 The Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (MGM Records) 1973

10 Eddie Kendricks - Date with the Rain (Motown) 1976

11 Nicolas Jaar - and i say (xinobi Edit) 2012

12 Herbert - It's Only (Dj Koze Remix) (Pampa Records) 2012

13 Rachel Row - Follow the Step (KiNK Beat Mix) (Pets Recordings) 2012

14 I'm a Cliché Edit Service 8 - by It's a fine Line (Edit from Story of the Blues - Wah!

15 Phoenix - Everything is Kul (DJ Supermarkt Bootie) 2012

16 The Grateful Dead - Shakedown St (Meaningless Re-Edit) (Arista) 1978

17 Michael Nesmith - Capsule (DJ Supermarkt's slow softrock disco jam edit) (Pacific Arts) 1979

mixed by Alexander Expander