Politics has always shaped music one or another. It’s been the driving force behind certain scenes, collectives, parties and labels and nowadays, we see more artists and promoters adding an activist element to what they’re doing – whether that’s from throwing parties, compiling compilations or producing records where all the proceeds going to charity. Bristol-based…
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GAGARIN is a solo project by musician Graham Dowdall who has a long career of performing and collaborating with the likes of Nico, Pere Ubu, Roshi ft. Pars Radio and Suns of Arqa among others. Starting off as a drummer, his music crosses boundaries of sound art to dance music to free improvisation to ambient.…
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Paving his way in the Dublin scene, Oisin has previously hosted a regular show on Dublin Digital Radio – spotlight some of his favourite labels – and has been booked for parties such as Bodytonic and at The Bernard Shaw. Now based in London, Oisin selections span across the board taking inspiration from early Chicago…
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First launching his hugely successful YouTube channel Definite Party Material, Ian DPM has gone on to become one of Bristol’s finest exports. Renowned as an influential tastemaker for his genre-defying sets, as evidenced in his mix for us, Ian DPM caters for the dancefloor with high energy house cuts mixed with a flurry of techno,…
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Ahead of his radio debut on @199radio this week, The Implication delivers us our 13th mix in the series. Stepping far from his usual comfort zone, ‘File_system_corrupt’ bounces back and forth sporadically between jungle and IDM whilst OD’ing on snare rushes on multiple occasions. Smashing well beyond 200bpm in the latter part of this, almost 2…
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Becoming one of the most influential selectors in Lisbon’s vibrant scene, Diogo Lacerda has gone on to hold residencies at the Assemble Music Showcase at Ministerium Club, the riverside at Ribeira das Naus, Radiant at 512 in London, LowMoneyMusicLove Showcases and at the famous Bar do Fundo at Praia Grande. Playing at Assembling’s showcase and…
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Ahead of the third instalment of Unbound Explorations on 19th May, the London party founder DJ Winggold has provided a mix that transitions from Detroit sounds to raw African fusions – showcasing the genre blending ethos of his party. DJ Winggold explains the story behind podcast 011 below: “One unassuming night, awash in a…
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Although the bloke has a pretty questionable doctorate, Dr Blowfin sure knows how to take you on a freaky deaky journey deep into the confines of his mind. Deep tribal soundscapes collide with warm atmospherics, jagged breaks clash with mechanic 808’s and triumphant melodies contrast with wailing acid lines in this latest offering from the…
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Untitled #909 co-founders DJ Paramedic and Dr. Blowfin have provided the latest mix in Mantissa’s series. “We wanted to do something a wee bit different for this podcast. We wanted to give a snapshot of what you could expect us playing if we had a later slot during a club night. We both really liked…
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