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One of the spearheads of French band Troublemakers, Oil blesses this season with not one but two mixes. Read more to find out about this intriguing subject who in his ‘Ashes To Machines‘ project with Jeff Sharel visited 39 countries, worked with hundreds of musicians, had kilometres of music recorded and tons of good vibrations. His ‘Black Notes‘ record is a masterpiece of black narrative, combining politics, conversation, field recordings, spaces, places and faces.

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One of the spearheads of French band Troublemakers, Oil blesses this season with not one but two mixes. Read more to find out about this intriguing subject who in his ‘Ashes To Machines‘ project with Jeff Sharel visited 39 countries, worked with hundreds of musicians, had kilometres of music recorded and tons of good vibrations. His ‘Black Notes‘ record is a masterpiece of black narrative, combining politics, conversation, field recordings, spaces, places and faces.

Enjoy these twin gifts: a-side is an electrifying afro mix, while the b-side takes it down a notch to blues and jazz-filled territory. Both, quintessentially infused with the soul of black music.

When and where, how were these mixes recorded?

The first is a recording of my set in Soweto, Johannesburg in 2006, the other one is a mix I did for the radio.

Can you tell us more about this eclectic journey?

The first mix was recorded in front of 2,500 persons. I was the only white person there, and it was definitely one of the best moments of my career as a DJ.

From ‘Doubts & Convictions’ to ‘Black Notes’, what are you planning next?

Well, I have a new solo album coming out in 2014, and quite a lot of EPs and collaborations on the way. We’ll be back with the ‘Ashes to Machines’ project (Me & Jeff Sharel), with a new release on Vekela, Vakula’s label. And if you haven’t heard Magic Malik’s new album on Bee Jazz records, you should check it out. It’s an entirely electronic album, recorded in 4 days.

Tell us about Ashes To Machines, and all those years spent in the African continent.

We spent 4 years with Jeff Sharel, worked with more than 300 musicians in 31 different countries. 7 days in each country, a live show, a DJ set and it was already time to move to the next country…It was a unique experience.

You seem to have a lot of stories to share, what is the most memorable gig you played?

When home, it’s usually some insomniac shit, writing the best lyrics, making the weirdest music, chatting till the morning, playing hoop.

What keeps you going?

The craziest one was in the Blue Club, Tokyo…The crowd would scream at each new record I would play, and fans were trying to grab me inside the DJ cabin. Another one, would be that gig in Soweto.

Which is your favorite instrument to play and why?

I don’t play any instruments, except my computer which I use like an instrument, with the help of Ableton live.

Where did this fascination for black music come from?

It’s quite simple actually. I started buying records since I was 4, and seeing my parents dancing every time made me love it.

Where did this fascination for black music come from?

It’s quite simple actually. I started buying records since I was 4, and seeing my parents dancing every time made me love it.

A record you’ve been looking to find, and one that never leaves your record bag?

I’ve always been on the hunt for some rare records, and that for many years now…But I will not say which ones. A record that never leaves my bag is “Shape your Mind to Die”, by Leon Thomas, out on flying dutchman records.

Your favorite album of the moment?

My forthcoming album, that I’m still working on. Favorite, because that’s the only one I’m listening to...

 

One of the spearheads of French band Troublemakers, Oil blesses this season with not one but two mixes. Read more to find out about this intriguing subject who in his ‘Ashes To Machines‘ project with Jeff Sharel visited 39 countries, worked with hundreds of musicians, had kilometres of music recorded and tons of good vibrations. His ‘Black Notes‘ record is a masterpiece of black narrative, combining politics, conversation, field recordings, spaces, places and faces.

Enjoy these twin gifts: a-side is an electrifying afro mix, while the b-side takes it down a notch to blues and jazz-filled territory. Both, quintessentially infused with the soul of black music.

When and where, how were these mixes recorded?

The first is a recording of my set in Soweto, Johannesburg in 2006, the other one is a mix I did for the radio.

Can you tell us more about this eclectic journey?

The first mix was recorded in front of 2,500 persons. I was the only white person there, and it was definitely one of the best moments of my career as a DJ.

From ‘Doubts & Convictions’ to ‘Black Notes’, what are you planning next?

Well, I have a new solo album coming out in 2014, and quite a lot of EPs and collaborations on the way. We’ll be back with the ‘Ashes to Machines’ project (Me & Jeff Sharel), with a new release on Vekela, Vakula’s label. And if you haven’t heard Magic Malik’s new album on Bee Jazz records, you should check it out. It’s an entirely electronic album, recorded in 4 days.

Tell us about Ashes To Machines, and all those years spent in the African continent.

We spent 4 years with Jeff Sharel, worked with more than 300 musicians in 31 different countries. 7 days in each country, a live show, a DJ set and it was already time to move to the next country…It was a unique experience.

You seem to have a lot of stories to share, what is the most memorable gig you played?

When home, it’s usually some insomniac shit, writing the best lyrics, making the weirdest music, chatting till the morning, playing hoop.

What keeps you going?

The craziest one was in the Blue Club, Tokyo…The crowd would scream at each new record I would play, and fans were trying to grab me inside the DJ cabin. Another one, would be that gig in Soweto.

Which is your favorite instrument to play and why?

I don’t play any instruments, except my computer which I use like an instrument, with the help of Ableton live.

Where did this fascination for black music come from?

It’s quite simple actually. I started buying records since I was 4, and seeing my parents dancing every time made me love it.

Where did this fascination for black music come from?

It’s quite simple actually. I started buying records since I was 4, and seeing my parents dancing every time made me love it.

A record you’ve been looking to find, and one that never leaves your record bag?

I’ve always been on the hunt for some rare records, and that for many years now…But I will not say which ones. A record that never leaves my bag is “Shape your Mind to Die”, by Leon Thomas, out on flying dutchman records.

Your favorite album of the moment?

My forthcoming album, that I’m still working on. Favorite,

Introducing Fingalick, a prolific son of Lithuania with a bumpin bassy mix filled with #altrnb flava. Aligned with the likes of How to Dress Well, Zodiac and Miguel, tune into Fingalick for more finger-lickin goodies including a bonus free track giveaway for exclusively electrocaine listeners: Houdini.

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Introducing Fingalick, a prolific son of Lithuania with a bumpin bassy mix filled with #altrnb flava. Aligned with the likes of How to Dress Well, Zodiac and Miguel, tune into Fingalick for more finger-lickin goodies including a bonus free track giveaway for exclusively electrocaine listeners: Houdini.

When, where, how was this mix recorded?

The mix was recorded in my lovely balcony in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania. Sun was setting, I had an APC40 and a bowl of coffee.

You’re just 21. How did you get started in the game?

Everything started from an event in a festival, similar to Red Bull Big Tune, that was 2010 and I debuted with a funky beats remix of the “Chicken Dance”.

What do you think makes you different?

I come from a deep academic background, played keys, sang in a choir since I was 6, so my tracks tend to be more musical, even the housier ones. Also I sing on my own productions and even though I’m not a soloist, the whole idea gets much more interesting with vocals.

Describe the scene in Lithuania, where you’re from.

The scene here is amazing. It’s rising with immense speed and already proves to be one of the best in Central Europe. We’ve got very young talents and know what we have to do to become seen in a wider scale, just you wait.

Favourite things to do a Sunday night?

When home, it’s usually some insomniac shit, writing the best lyrics, making the weirdest music, chatting till the morning, playing hoop.

What keeps you going?

What keeps me going is the knowing that I am not good enough for myself, and that I constantly have ideas that I want to pursue, often abandoning current ones, but all for the better of it, for finding the right sound.

New things we can look forward to from Fingalick station?

I’ve got a few very different EPs coming out sometime in Autumn hopefully, some sick remixes for hot vocalists and who knows maybe I’ll finally start a Shitcore project.

Tracklist:

1. Jaw Jam – The End ( Music is the Answer )

2. 123 MRK – Invisible Colours ( Totte Remix )

3. Jade Parker – Together

4. Boy/Friend – SOTL ( Fingalick Remix )

5. Rumah – Stutter

6. Huxley – Bellywedge

7. Hanna Wants – None A Them

8. Citizen – Worship & Tribute

9. Joy Orbison – Donell

10. Sky Ferreira – Everything is Embarrassing ( Krystal Klear Remix )

11. SCNTST – Summer Jam

12. Odessa – Get Right ( Ossie Remix )

13. Klaves – Hope It Gets To Love

14. Nick Nikolov – Come Down

More Fingalick:

facebook.com/Fingalick

soundcloud.com/fingalick

A deeply satisfying house mix from Berlin-based Moomin aka Sebastian Genz, who broke through as an underground sensation ever since he released his critically acclaimed debut LP, ‘The Story About You’ on Smallville Records in 2010. Building up with panache using tracks from the likes of Iron Curtis’ ‘Horses’ (Move D remix) to Kenlou’s ‘The Bounce’ and Kerri Chandler’s dub version of Atmosphere’, this mix is delivered with impeccable style and quality.

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http://electrocaine.com/podcast/058/

A deeply satisfying house mix from Berlin-based Moomin aka Sebastian Genz, who broke through as an underground sensation ever since he released his critically acclaimed debut LP, ‘The Story About You’ on Smallville Records in 2010. Building up with panache using tracks from the likes of Iron Curtis’ ‘Horses’ (Move D remix) to Kenlou’s ‘The Bounce’ and Kerri Chandler’s dub version of Atmosphere’, this mix is delivered with impeccable style and quality.

Tracklist:

1.Babyford – Westway

2.Iron Curtis – Horses (Move D remix)

3.Project01 – 01

4.Tief 001- call me ishmael (Arttu remix)

5.Kenlou – the bounce

6.Kerri Chandler – Atmosphere Dub

7.Lil Tony – Saturday Morning

8.Xosar – Elixir of Dreams

9.Calibre – Don`t Watch This

More Moomin:

facebook.com/mrmoomin

soundcloud.com/moomin

smallville-records.com

oddfantastic.com

Kevin O’Keeffe from electrocaïne podcast #007 is back to grace the decks as his other project name, Mutecell. With an evolved Techno sound, he returns to us with an elegant yet hard-hitting mix straight from the heart of Berlin.

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Kevin O’Keeffe from electrocaïne podcast #007 is back to grace the decks as his other project name, Mutecell. With an evolved Techno sound, he returns to us with an elegant yet hard-hitting mix straight from the heart of Berlin.

When and where, how was this mix recorded?

This mix was recorded at the Natch Record studios in Berlin on 2 Turntables and Traktor Kontrol x1 without the sync.

How will you describe it to us?

I would describe it as one of the normal sets I would put on a podcast; easy for people to listen to and get used to harder stuff that comes in gradually in the set, which would be mainly my choice I play in clubs and elsewhere.

Can you tell us a bit about Mutecell?

Mutecell first started as (Mutecells) back in 2007 when I was working with a partner who then later split up. As I got to choose the name, I decided to dig it up from the grave after moving to Berlin in 2011 and started my Techno project. The name I used in the past was my original name, Kevin O’keeffe, and you can also find some other stuff under that name on Beatport.

How has your music style or taste evolved over the years?

Moving to Berlin has really changed and evolved a lot for me in the Techno scene I was focusing on since 2006. I think that it just doesn’t stop changing, but I really can say I love the way it has been going since the last year. I think that the producers are taking sound in itself more seriously!

Most interesting record you’ve heard?

i have a lot to mention but one of them would be ‘Drain Hum’ from Mike Parker released back in 1999. It’s just one of them that came to my head.

How are you involved with Natch Records?

Natch records are Synthek (Label manager), Audio Louis (A&R) and myself (A&R). We are a team working together and we all have our part to play in the label, so that we can build a solid concept in what we do.

Top 10 favorite labels?

For the time being, I would say my top 10 in no particular order are:

1. Stroboscopic Artefacts

2. CLR

3. Prologue

4. Ostgut Ton

5. Natch

6. Limited

7. Avian

8. Our Circula Sound

9. Blue Print

10. Mote Evolver

Favourite piece of gear?

My favourite piece of gear would be the Technics SL1210

Things looking forward to in 2013?

2013 has some interesting stuff coming up such as our label show case on the 30th April which will be held in...

February is J Dilla month and we have none other than sunny Singaporean eclectic selector and Darker Than Wax label owner Funk Bast*rd to guest for this special tribute edition hip-hop podcast exclusively threaded together using Dilla beats and originals.

“J Dilla’s still alive as long as his music is.” – Immortal Technique

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