Sunset Grooves

SC: @mula

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mula.music/

We are delighted to have Mula on board with us, in charge with a wicked mix full of unreleased tracks from a variety of artists. An active producer who has released musical gems on labels such as sol selectas, WAYU or even down., he is equally able to put together quality mix tapes that will get you jamming at whatever moment of the day. Merci pour ce super mix Sylvain!

Interview with Mula

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Good morning Sylvain 😊

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

Yes I’ am.

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

Haha, funny question, this time I listen « Steve monite - Only You » ! Some other time, I listen peacefull liquid drum & bass like this wonderfull track « T.E.E.D - Garden (Calibre Remix) »

3. Now should you ever, but let’s hope not, be stuck on an island, which music album would you bring with you and why?

I will bring L.A Women form The Doors, because first : I love it. And because it gonna make me dance, dream, and bring me into a state of trance.

4. Moving on to serious issues, what is your favourite cocktail to drink during a sunset?

At time : Whisky sour.

5. Once the global pandemic is over, which festival would be the one you would go to first and why? (it could be a club, if you got no festival in mind)

A festival off course, prefer to be outside. I will choose (with my big group of friends) FUSION festival or Trance Festival like BOOM or OZORA even if I tought I was done with this kind of big machine, but after fiew years, I think I need it again !

6. Which artist/band do you secretly love but you are embarrassed to admit? (i.e. you have been to their concert, you know the lyrics.)

Haha, probably a old tube from 90’s which remind me childhood love story, like … wait for it … « Moos - Au nom de la rose «

7. If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be and why?

There is so many, but probably Zuma Dionys because it’s for me the most influent downtempo artiste this last few years…

8. 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?

First I ask to many artistes friends to send my fresh unreleased tracks, so I collect exlusives bomb from Monvol, Guy Maayan, T puse, The oddness (but the track from The Oddness, nice as usual, was not in the same style, so I didn’t used it in this mix.) Then, I download all the futures EP from my labels like SHANGO, WAYU, DOWN, SOL SELECTAS, BAIKAL NOMADS (…) in order to checked if I can included some tracks in my new mix. And off course I add 3 tracks of my own productions… With all of this, I tried to tell a story !

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Sunset Location: Besançon, France

A dope EP from Steve and we are very happy to share this intriguing and very well constructed track Stash 008. Released on the mighty Toulouse Musique label. Enjoy.

➤ Release Info:

Artist: Steve Stash

Release: Diffuse

Label: Toulouse Musique

Catalog: toulouse008

Cover by Fabio Aranzulla

➤ Follow & Support:

Steve Stash

@stevestash

Toulouse Musique:

@toulousemusique

toulousemusique.com

facebook.com/toulousemusique

toulousemusique.bandcamp.com

An excellent new premiere to share with you! Akuba with this little beauty part of the excellent vol.2 of animals of the earth released on our friends Cosmovision!

Cosmovision presents '' Animals of the Earth vol. 2 ''

➤ Follow & Support:

Cosmovision Records

SC : @cosmovisionrecords

BC : https://cosmovisionrecords.bandcamp.com/

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IG: instagram.com/cosmovisionrecords

Akuba

SC: @akubamusic

FB: www.facebook.com/akubamusic

IG: www.instagram.com/akubamusic/

Release info :

Full compilation will be released on 15/08/2020

Cover art by by Divan Grafico

->www.divangrafico.com

SC: @sonic_identity

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sonic_identity/

A wonderful dreamy mix by Sonic Identity taking you on a progressive journey full of gems that will make you feel good soaking in the sunshine on a Thursday afternoon. Someone who drifts in between Berlin and Frankfurt will know about collecting dope musical productions. Thank you for the wonderful mix.

Interview with Sonic Identity

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Good morning Lennard 😊

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

First of all I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your project! It’s a real pleasure to share some thoughts with you 

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

Well I guess this depends on the current mood. But there are a few tracks that always make you feel good. One of them is “Only Yesterday” by Pretty Lights. Just can’t get enough!

3. Now should you ever, but let’s hope not, be stuck on an island, which music album would you bring with you and why?

Oh that one is hard to answer! I choose Digitalism - “I love you Dude” . It’s packed with super lightly vibes and almoast every song puts a smile on your face. There is absolutely no gravitiy that may pulls you down, a situation I really don’t want to experience in isolation on an island.

4. Moving on to serious issues, what is your favourite cocktail to drink during a sunset?

There is nothing like a cold beer!

5. Once the global pandemic is over, which festival would be the one you would go to first and why? (it could be a club, if you got no festival in mind)

Due to the known situation I would prefer to support smaller club venues to help them finding a way out of the crisis. I am really looking forward to visit the “”Galerie Kurzweil” in Darmstadt, heard a lot of good things about this place!

6. Which artist/band do you secretly love but you are embarrassed to admit? (i.e. you have been to their concert, you know the lyrics.)

Haha so if I love a certain Artist I can’t feel embarrassed! The only shame to have is shame!

7. If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be and why?

It’s John 00 Fleming. This guy introduced me to the Progressive House scene which is actually not present in the german club culture. I was looking for something different compared to all the typical Deep- and Tech House sound you can find in almoast every single event. When I listened to his sets for the first times I realized that there is so much more to discover! Somehow it felt like a piece of my musical identity had changed or even grew up.

8. 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 mix was actually not recorded to create a certain club or festival vibe. It’s more about being a companion for all those situations we love so much during the summer time. A smooth background set which hopefully makes the beautiful moments even more beautiful! Thank You!

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Sunset Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Follow the Artist:

SC: @davidsanoffical

IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidsan.oficial/

Follow the Label:

SC: @psicodelicalabel

Fun groovy tech track by David who runs the wicked Psicodelica label!

Feedback from: Paco Osuna, Joey Daniel, Kolombo, De La Swing, Marco Carola, Serge Devant

SC: @gossenglanz

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Liehwenn.Kiehrschkofskieh

Wonderful intro which then lures you into this upbeat mix full of powerful driving deep tech grooves! Coming straight out of Berlin, you can feel that his selection is to the point and will get you pumped on this wonderful Thursday. An upcoming DJ, who loves music, swing by his profile to keep up with his musical adventure.

Vielen Dank Lieven !

Sunset Location: Rostock, Germany

Interview with Gossenglanz

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

Yes of course! It’s a pleasure to answer your questions, I really enjoyed them.

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

This depends on the state of mind when I wake up, which varies a lot. At the moment, I definitely hear a lot of German rap – one of my number one tracks lately is the Berliner Crew Huftmafia with the Saftboys and their new Sampler VitaminHunterz. Wicked stuff!

3. Now should you ever, but let’s hope not, be stuck on an island, which music album would you bring with you and why?

Oh man, hard question. But I think it’ll be AzudemSK “Bis das Leben applaudiert”. One can listen to this track on repeat.

4. Moving on to serious issues, what is your favourite cocktail to drink during a sunset?

Honestly, I am not a great cocktail fan. But I do really enjoy a beer and a schnapps. With a good, cold Czech beer (or even better: a tray :D) and a vodka or tequila gold you can always count me in! When I am playing b2b together with my partner in crime MissingNo, we never miss out on the Runner Schorle: Sekt with Mate!

5. Once the global pandemic is over, which festival would be the one you would go to first and why? (it could be a club, if you got no festival in mind)

This will definitely be the Garbicz festival in Poland and the Habitat festival in the north of Germany. Garbicz, not only because of the breathtaking place with its enchanted forest and lake and how this place leads me to new musical dimension every time. This get-together is crucial to making you feel so comfortable.. Habitat festival, on one hand because of its nordic flair, the people in the north are relaxed, on the other the enormous spectrum of genres this festival covers.

6. Which artist/band do you secretly love but you are embarrassed to admit ?

Another good question, haha! 😀 I guess I”ll have to mention the australian duo “Geowulf” with the track “Saltwater”. Or, “I don’t talk about you”. This lady and her voice makes me weak…

7. If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be and why?

Without a doubt Mira from Berlin. Thanks to her, I really got inspired to start and play (along with Chris Schwarzwalder). The tracks Mira discovers and the way she builds amazing sets out of these treasures, will give you goose bumps, guaranteed. Like the last Bachstelzen set. To me, the combination of tracks that goes beyond this world just like Robin Dey’s set at miras birthday in 2019. These two really have inspired and influenced me musically. I should mention Acud, Jonathan Kaspar, Renga Weh, Yubik, Monolink, Rangø, Safira, Squire, Luis M, Serge Devant and International Electrical Rhythms.

8. 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?

I try to imagine standing in the middle of a small dance floor of a festival or Rave, and think of the atmosphere I wish for at that very moment. Then, I try to translate this sense of feeling into my music. This magical feeling where you dive into the crowd, this experience I try to revive. I need a mix of nostalgia, melancholia with slightly dark pulsating elements in my music.

I would like to thank you once again to have this great opportunity of being part of your amazing podcast stream. I wish you all the best, it was a great pleasure!

SC: @freedomb

RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/freedomb

FB: https://www.facebook.com/freedomBdj?ref=hl

IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedom_b_/

Thirsty Thursday Sunset Grooves we have the wonderful Alberto aka FreedomB who has put together the perfect summer evening mix! Full of smooth house grooves and blending the odd track that will really get your booty shaking ;) When Alberto is behind the decks he has a gift of really tuning into the vibe of the crowd and has the gift of lifting the mood and driving the energy throughout the night. Originally from Madrid but based in Berlin, he is equally a talented producer and has released many tracks and prestigious labels such as Toolroom or Roush just to name a couple.

He will always have a smile on his face whether he is behind the decks or on the dance floor grooving with his friends. A real pleasure to have him on board so come and tune in and swing by his profile and follow FreedomB.

Gracias Alberto :)

Interview with FreedomB

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Good morning Alberto 😊

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

* Yes of course, really excited to get into and have fun. Let’s get ready to rumble!! *

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

*It’s great that you ask me about it cause the other day I was thinking about which track could kick my ass from the bed and bring me the good vibes to start the day and the choice was: Teddy Pendergrass - You Can't Hide (Dimitri From Paris Remix*

 Now should you ever, but let’s hope not, be stuck on an island, which music album would you bring with you and why?

*No doubt, I will bring with me “Off The Wall” or “Thriller” from MJ. He is always a good ally to be stuck anywhere. I always answered the same, but it’s the truth. For me, no matter what kind of music genre we're talking about, the best artist, what it means to be an artist, was, is & will be Michael Jackson.*

 Moving on to serious issues, what is your favourite cocktail to drink during a sunset?

*Easy, CUBA LIBRE. Mr. Cuba Libre some people call me. Still don’t know if it’s good or not.*

 Once the global pandemic is over, which festival would be the one you would go to first and why? (it could be a club, if you got no festival in mind)

*Well, cause this year I will have the chance to play in a festival in September, I will say a club. Sisyphos could be perfectly the spot to kick off the clubbing season again. I love the club. I meet my girlfriend there, I released on Sisyphos’ label, love the team and to play there it’s always a pleasure. If you've had a chance to be there, you know what I'm talking about.*

 Which artist/band do you secretly love but you are embarrassed to admit? (i.e. you have been to their concert, you know the lyrics.)

*Mmmmm, tricky question. Well I used to listen a lot and sometimes still do, “Mana”. The MTV unplugged that they did in 1999 its good shit. It is easier to understand / enjoy if you are a Spanish speaker but it is something, I recommend everyone to listen to.*

 If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be and why?

*Now it comes to my mind a lot artist who I love, but If I need to choose someone from the electronic music scene, I will say Masters at Work,*

 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?

*Just like when I perform at a club, with the podcasts, I never think about what I'm going to play. I just get carried away by the moment, my mood, the natural development of the set. I like to play with spontaneity. To feel more and think less.*

Thank you Alberto for your time and wonderful mix

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Sunset Photo: Madrid, Spain

SC: @ama_ru

RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/amaru-de

Booking: [email protected]

Very excited to have this special guest on board the sunset grooves train. Having heard him live for the first time over 5 years ago as well as doing a few b2b's it was always evident that we wanted to share a mix from Ama:rú aka Aquiles. He has such finesse with his track selection and his subtle way with his transitions make for smooth as butter mixes! He is part of the original crew who put together the well respected label @niewiederschlafen and the fact he has mixed at various key clubs and festivals within Berlin and around the world just shows how much he is appreciated whenever he is behind the decks. Just over 2 hours of wonderful music that will fit perfectly for your summer evenings. Make sure to follow his page and if you happen to be in Berlin, make sure to look out for Ama:rú on the line up :)

Vielen dank for the super mix!

Interview with Aquiles

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Good afternoon Aquiles 😊 I hope you agree to answer a few random and fun questions to share with our listeners?

Sure! :)

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

*To be honest: I am a morning radio listener. I’m happy to hear some random music and to get first updates about what happened in the world. :)*

Q: Now should you ever, but let’s hope not, be stuck on an island, which music album would you bring with you and why?

*This is a tough one. There are a few albums that come to mind like Abbey Road, Blood Sugar Sex Magic, Led Zeppeling IV that are timeless genius pieces of music. But being stuck on an island I would probably go for ‘Wish you were here’.*

Q: Moving on to serious issues, what is your favourite cocktail to drink during a sunset?

*I’d go for a Gin Basil Smash. Then a Whiskey Sour. And just stick to Rum n Coke - in exactly that order!*

Q: Once the global pandemic is over, which festival would be the one you would go to first and why? (it could be a club, if you got no festival in mind)

*Most definitely Garbicz. With over a decade of festival experience I can say that I never experienced a place where electronic music is celebrated on such a constant level of perfection. It’s out of this world.*

Q: Which artist/band do you secretly love but you are embarrassed to admit? (i.e. you have been to their concert, you know the lyrics.)

*Haha! Good one - right now I mostly listen to electronic, independent, classical and sometimes salsa music. Nothing I am embarrassed about. But in the past I have some artist I have secretly loved - like Alicia Keys. I actually went to a concert of hers! Always been a big fan of watching soul music with a live band.*

Q: If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be and why?

*Mano le Tough. For me one of the best DJs out there atm.*

Q: 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?

*I would say it is not the typical set I would play in a club. More of a mix for a sunset somewhere ;) These are all tracks I have enjoyed over the last 3-4 month. I usually try to listen to as much new music as possible and always save my favorites. After a while I go back to these favorites and start making a final selection. It’s amazing how much your own personal mood can influence your selection of tracks. Sometimes I go back to some tracks I saved and think to myself: “what the #!/§?? - did I really like this?” But well, these tracks in the mix are all tracks I still love! And I tried to put together a variety of tracks from opening tracks to more club sounds.*

Thank you Aquiles for your time and wonderful mix!

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Sunset Photo: Berlin, Germany

Several Definitions:

SC: @several-definitions

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SeveralDefinitions/

Récits de Mars:

SC: https://soundcloud.com/recitsdemars

Web: http://recitsdemars.com/

One of our local talents and long term friends, Several Definitions coming out with a massive new EP. Released on his own label Récits de Mars, this one will transport you into a whole different dimension.

Track Info:

Support from Jos & Eli, Sasha, Maceo Plex, Monastetiq, Gai Barone, Sasha Carassi, Ramon Tapia, Bog, Enamour, Brina Knauss, Vanita, David Granha, Juliane Wolf, Sezer Uysal, Dubfire, Fractal Architect, and Kiz Pattison

Several Definitions returns to his superb imprint Récits de Mars, with a wonderful 6 track EP.

Completely created under lockdown, this release shows tracks in a happier place, to deflect from the awfulness of this situation. Several Definitions says "it was good to create and give some good energy to the people, to get the best we can out of this crazy moment".

Six of the best here, we don't need to say much more, apart from enjoy the music. "

We are delighted to Premiere this wonderful track by MöYeM (@nosystemfamily) on the very first VA release of the new label Salgari Records. An absolute gem of a track that will transport you to a good place.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/salgarirecords

Bandcamp: https://salgarirecords.bandcamp.com/

Salgari Records is a label without borders, a community of interconnected musical projects. The label and the artists involved share the same artistic vision and the same goals: seek and convey sounds from the world to create exotic and dreamy atmospheres and to promote solidarity initiatives in collaboration with international artists.