Sunset Grooves

Up next we have a wonderful remix by Lamas Dream on this super slick EP by Thom! Enjoy and let yourself float away with this musical journey.

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@lamas_dream

@dathomscat

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@hugrecords

We know Thom through his role as co-founder of Global Hybrid Records. The first touchpoint was a party collaboration of Love Foundation and Global Hybrid in 2019 at Zodiak in Brussels. The second was a remix he and his partner did as Fanfara Eletronica for our release by Marc Mahfoud in spring 2020 and now we are delighted to release his solo EP Galileo Expension, including great remixes by ka;lu, Ahau and in this case the wonderful Lama's Dream.

Cover Art by Evangelia Vasileiou

We are thrilled to have the wonderful @temo-sayin who has put together this lovely mix full of fresh and unique tracks. A proper musical journey with lots of subtle instruments and delightful vocals to brighten up your week :) Read the interview to put a smile on your face!

Interview with Temo

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➢I hope you agree to answer a few random and fun questions to share with our listeners? 


No. Bye!😂

➢To start you off tell us what song puts you in a good mood when you wake up in the morning?


This morning I was listening to «Stretch – Why Did you Do it?» while spilling coffee all over the floor….

➢Tell us two or three must know facts about your “Die Empathie” events that you run in Zurich?

«Die Empathie» started back then in 2015 with Phuong. Instead of doing decoration, we create worlds. We tell a story – for one time only. Then close the book and let the memory last forever. Last time we took about 15 wrecked cars and were dancing in to the sunset on the roofs of them.

➢You have played with a number of excellent artists, tell us who blew your mind the most?

To blow my mind, it’s rarely the artists itself that causes that. It’s a merge between music, people, occasion and most important the unexpected.

➢Since the pandemic it has been difficult time for the music scene, how has it changed within Zurich and what do you think will be different when things return to a certain “normality”?

I have to say, that I was playing my fingers to the bone in 2020. Switzerland was on of the only countries where you could have raves up to 300 ppl. This stopped in September and I went to Ibiza to take a timeout. If someone told me, that I will go once to Ibiza to take a rest from clubbing, I would have him/her delivered to the madhouse😂

Actually I try not to worry about the «return of normality» as I can not change it. I accept the current situation and try to make the best out of it. Nevertheless I am looking forward to transmit my feelings through music in front of people and most importantly feel the warmth of hugs.

➢Lastly, regarding this mix you have done for us, can you tell us a little bit of your thought process behind choosing the tracks you chose?


The choice of my tracks happens mostly spontaneous depending on my mood of the day. If I try to prepare the set a week earlier, I would rip it of completely the next day as I am not happy with it. I can’t listen to pumping techno when I am all alone at home. Never had. Never will. So if possible, make you’re self comfortable, if possible try to catch a sunray or two and get lost in beautiful memories – It was at least my mood while recording.

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Sunset Location: Ibiza

We are delighted to have @aka_tony in charge of the Sunset music for the next couple of weeks! This slow burner mix is an absolute stomper of a set. One of the most active underground DJs on the scene right now and his capacity to deliver on a regular basis is more than impressive!

Interview with aka-tony

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Morning Thomas 😊

➢I hope you agree to answer a few random and fun questions to share with our listeners?

Of course, let's get started

➢To start you off tell us what song puts you in a good mood when you wake up in the morning?

Listening to the music I play today, one wouldn't think that I'm a big fan of Soul & R&B. But “It's my house” by Diana Ross always succeeds in putting a smile on my face.

➢Tell us briefly how you chose aka-tony as your artist alias?

When I created my Soundcloud account, I had no idea that I would be DJing again in the distant future. Back in 2010, it annoyed me that I often got confused with a certain Tony Williams who worked for the same company as me. I often got e-mails and other things that were meant for my almost namesake. So “aka tony” quickly became a running joke among my colleagues and that's how this Soundcloud account name came about. Then in 2018, when I started DJing again after break of 20 years, I had no desire to change this name.

➢You have been busy working on your own aka-tapes as well as conducting interviews for Planet Ibiza. What are your next plans for 2021 and beyond?

I am currently preparing a fundraising project for indigenous peoples. For the dia do indio on April the 19th, the podcast series Heimlich (AT), Faultierdisko (DE), Casa Caos (BR), Amalaya (SA), Cosmovision (CA), Downtempo Rituals (USA) and Planet Ibiza (ESP) will each release a podcast with music with indigenous influences and call for donations to an organization dedicated to the cause of indigenous peoples. I am super grateful that I found so many podcast series who liked my idea and decided to support this project.

In addition, at Planet Ibiza we will launch a new format called Inner Sense in February 2021, which is all about spiritual, organic music. We are happy that we were able to engage Andi from the Leipzig Tribe of Peace to start off the new format. Jamie Sisley will then contribute the second episode. I am looking forward to it.

➢Since the pandemic, it has been a difficult time for the music scene, how has it changed within your hometown and what do you think will be different when things return to a certain “normality”?

Of course, the last 11 months have been incredibly bitter for many cultural workers and I am very sincerely sorry for that. My heart aches when I think of all the people who are suddenly faced with existential questions. Although I have the feeling that there’s still as much music produced as before, but of course all the music that is being created is somehow influenced by the pandemic. However, I believe and hope that with the return to normality, new spaces will emerge. This would be very positive for a city like Zurich, because here, too long and too often the same style has been played repeatedly. Fast and hard. Hopefully this will change a bit in the future, because the downtempo revolution as we know it from Berlin or Vienna will hardly skip Zurich. The people and club operators here just need a little longer but the younger generation already understands it very well. When I listen to artists like Akra Ondo or Oilst, I know that Zurich has a lot to offer.

➢Lastly, regarding this mix you have done for us, can you tell us a little bit about your thought process behind choosing the tracks you chose?

Well, this answer will be brief. I'm less of a concept guy, so I didn't put a hundred thoughts into it before I recorded the mix. It was important to me at that time to play well under 100 bpm and to put songs with fat basses in it. The rest came naturally.

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Sunset Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Once again a superb production from this dynamic duo. We really enjoy how they have made their own unique sound and taking electronic music to a new place we have not heard before! The whole EP is worth checking out being released on our good friends Sofa Beats :)

Track Info:

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Artists : @thebitzpan

Title : Odyssey Lotus EP

Label : @sofa-beats-1

Release date : 29/01/2020

The lotus fruits and flowers were the primary food of the lotus-eaters. A tribe of people who lived on the island where Odysseus and his crew are forced to land after being pushed by a storm while on their return journey to Ithaca. As a consequence of the plant's narcotic properties, this tribe lived in a perpetual state of bliss and euphoria.

'Odyssey Lotus' is an experience of a voyage through crystal grooves with motion bass lines and analog melodies, organic and synthetic sounds layered together while exploring sound design synthesis.

Delighted to premiere this excellent remix by our friend Sahalé on the wicked upcoming EP by Mt Alex! Proper slick production this!

Track Info:

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Artist: Mt Axel

Remixers: Sahalé, KhaiKhan, Amir Telem

Label: trndmsk Records

Release Date: January 29th on Beatport, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp (Other platforms on February 12th, 2020)

Come on a journey with Mt Axel, Sahalé, KhaiKhan, and Amir Telem.

Links:

trndmsk

Bandcamp: https://trndmsk.bandcamp.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/trndmsk

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/label/trndmsk/44699

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trndmusik.de

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trndmsk-records

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trndmsk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrndmusikDe

Mt Axel

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mtaxel

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7myK9BXxSmgYEGapapXZ3p

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtaxel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtaxelmusic

Sahalé

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sahaleprods

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M7kyBSGHK0aYYjObYeRXZ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sahaleprods/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahaleprods/

What better way to start off your Monday with this wonderful piece by Vincent. There is this inner peace within this track that draws you naturally to enjoy it throughout.

Track Info:

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Release: State of Mind

Artist: Vincent Gericke

Label: Talpa Rec.

Cat-No.: EP003

Release Date: 2021-01-25

Vincent Gericke’s latest EP ‘State of Mind‘ comes with two original mixes and two remixes by mf jaeger and Moon’s Voyager. Entrancing emotions meet complex textures; offering something we all can share.

What is your state of mind?

@talparec

@vincentgericke

Something different from us. We like different and we listen to a variety of music because it is important to build your pallet of musical knowledge.

Check this out!

Track Info:

@intermezzo_music presents "HOPE", a new binaural album composed of 13 songs mixed and mastered by "Metrica Recording Studios" Hope will be out on Friday January 22 and you can find it on all digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal.

www.intermezzoproject.com

A music resident of the earth @dockterp wants to take you on a experimental journey going through natural and organic atmospheres blended with minimal beats. An upcoming DJ who has a passion for music that we should all strive for. Thank you Pedram for the excellent mix!

Interview with Dr. P

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Good morning Pedram 😊

➢I hope you agree to answer a few random and fun questions to share with our listeners?

Good morning Jeremy thanks for having me on this lovely podcast. Sure, with all pleasure.

➢ To start you off tell us what song puts you in a good mood when you wake up in the morning?

I usually kick off my day with some jazz influenced songs whether it be electronic or classic. If I have to choose one, it is going to be Bob Marley - Three Little Birds.

➢ Tell us briefly what inspired you to start DJ’ing and which artist has influenced you the most?

It started with me mixing my favourite playlists for gatherings with friends and afterparties. As I practiced and gained experience, I stepped into the world of producing and I learned how to design sound and create music. Nicolas Jaar is by far one of the most influential artists for me and I have been inspired by his work a lot.

➢ Since the pandemic it has been difficult time for the music scene, how has it changed within your hometown and what do you think will be different when things return to a certain “normality”?

It’s hard to say what is normal anymore. The current situation helped some of us to dig into our lifestyles and find some turning points that were beneficial. For many individuals it brought hard circumstances; as a creative I tried to make the best out of all the time I had to be productive, even though making a connection with an audience was really difficult

➢ Lastly, regarding this mix you have done for us, can you tell us a little bit of your thought process behind choosing the tracks you chose?

The mood and atmosphere of this set was influenced by the feeling I have towards the sun. We celebrate its rising each day for all the energy and light it brings and allows us to give back in the gloaming.

Thank you Dr. P

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We are delighted to have this talented artist on our channel again. He already has his unique touch to his productions with that huge bass line that hits you square in the face.

Artist: Nada

- soundcloud.com/nadaninadienunca

- www.facebook.com/nadaninadienuncajamas

Catalog: AKSH066

Label: AKASHA MX

soundcloud.com/akasharecordsmx

www.instagram.com/akasharecordsmx

www.akasharecordsmx.com

Upcoming release by Claudio with an excellent melodic deep house track on the wicked Italian label Tatakai

➤ Follow & Support:

@claudiogasparini

@tatakai-torino