What could beat fresh waves, by a ‘non conform-to-norms’ podcast with Mauritian groovecrafter and DJ, Cream Cracker; whose influence ranges from Detroit’s heavy bass to light djembes from Africa. This podcast is in short, all that one need to a non-stop bounce, brace up! Discover more about him through our lil’ chat below. Where, When and How was this mix recorded? The mix was done at my place using time code and some rare vinyls. How would you describe it to us? Well it’s actually what I listen most at the moment , a bit of everything, mostly beats and a soul thang; it’s also a shoutout to music and cultures that inspired me, like telling a story by ‘talking’ with my hands ;) Your mixing skills are on point! What notable experiences would you attribute to this polished and refined dexterity? Or ... Read More »
Kickin’ again after many festivities, our 10th anniversary podcast series follows its course with the unique Farah Azizan better known as RAH. It’s all about a set ranging from jazz aspects to some rare sounds of the world and more. Being a core member of the Darker Than Wax collective, RAH’s got the right wavelengths from around the world to tune you up for an exclusive listening experience. More than an electronic maneuver, it’s an eclectic gem! Discover more about her path in our short interview below. Where, when and how was this mix recorded? This was at home, where the current set up is a CDJ400, a Technics SL1210 and an Allen & Heath Xone:32 mixer. I switched between digital tracks on Serato and records. How would you describe it to us? As with most of my recorded mixes, it’s a ... Read More »
Mauritius-based DJ and producer, Jason Rault, features on our anniversary podcast and he’s down with some serious grips. With this house & techno oriented podcast, he sets the pace to get you movin’ n groovin’ your day off with some new old gems… so better take off your slippers and let the tunes flow your way. When, Where and How was this mix recorded? This mix was recorded on a Sunday afternoon in the comfort of my home in Florida. I used my home setup with 2 CDJ 2000s, 2 Technics turntables and a Xone:92, no effect units or anything crazy, just wanted to share some of my favorite records, old and new. How will you describe it to us? It’s a compilation of some of my favorite songs, some of them older, some more recent, some darker and others more melodic. I did ... Read More »
Hailing from Singapore and currently New York Based, DJ / Selector Marco Weibel brewed up a prodigious set of tunes, with a kind of miscellany that’ll kick in and set you on a dawn-till-dusk odyssey. Marco, one of the core member of label / movement Darker Than Wax, shows up on our 10th anniversary podcast series with this one-hour gem, for the finest and unconditioned ears to yield into. Where, When and How was this mix recorded? Recorded in Brooklyn on one evening, on two technics, a mixer and with serato + some records, in the comfort of my own living room, sippin’ some n smokin’ some. The Rodney penthouse, those who know, know! How would you describe it to us? Current favorites of the moment, I included mostly new discovered music from the last 2/3 months in this mix. (even though some ... Read More »
DJ/producer and label founder, Eddie Niguel, rolls up his sleeve and turns up on our 10th anniversary podcast series, with only things to groove on. Enjoy this deep-house oriented set by one of Singapore’s finest and behold of this composed artistry matched with an incredibly rhythmic intuition that can’t be learnt, but can be felt… and feel it you will. Don’t miss out the free 10-days download, directly from Integrity Records‘ vault and add it up to your collection. [Closed] Where, when and how was this mix recorded? This mix was recorded sometime in October 2016 using Live Intro (v1.1) and a first generation Novation Remote Zero SL Controller. Limited functions and really old ware as you can see but it does the job for me. I use this set-up at home for the recording of my dj ... Read More »
What begins as a meandering airy rhythm, consistently builds into a climactic world of vibrant and searing bass. Al Haca’s homeslice & half of Bass Sekolah, Dj and producer, Cee, drops on our 10yrs anniversary podcast series with a carefully handpicked set of tunes, for you to indulge into and curate your aural experience. Thinking that it couldn’t get any better? Then give a listen to the giveaway track ‘Lain lain’ and add it up to your crate. Where, When and How was this mix recorded? I recorded this mix at the Dusun, our little jungle retreat at the fringe of the Malaysian Berembun Rainforest during the beginning of October. I didn’t want to focus too much on the mix itself, but rather put the selection of tracks into the lime light. The beat matching I save for ... Read More »
Celebrating our 10yrs crusade, a tasty bag of tunes and a story of sumptuous instrumentations is brought to you by our new member/beatmaker, j o a c h i m. Hear the france-based dj and producer while he narrates what he’s all about on this space-oriented podcast and to the massively thump giveaway track Yaralarim with Capt. Murphy on the flip. Where, When and How was this mix recorded? The mix was recorded few weeks ago on train between Paris and Bordeaux, south-west of France where i freshly moved to. I simply used my laptop and Ableton Live. How would you relate it to us? It’s a selection of tracks i’ve been listening to this summer lazying under the Italian sun or some others that i was just feeling at the moment. You’ll hear different styles of music such as French library music, Turkish Funk, Lo-Fi ... Read More »
10 years ago, we started electrocaïne and it’s been a helluva ride. 2016 has been kicking it so far and we continue the rah-tivities in full force with podcast #070 from none other than cosmic power, Mori Ra of Japan. Surf into a dreamy synth-pop which meets psychedelic disco and 80s music wave from his galaxy of yet undiscovered gems. Perfect for summer and to kick off our anniversary series of podcasts flowing your way. Definitely showing why he is one to watch this year. Bonus Giveaway: Liquid Pegasus – Tendency’s (Mori Ra Purmooon remix) to add to your crate. How was this mix recorded, when and where? All the mixing and editing were recorded in my home studio. For mixing, 2 Technics turntables and an UREI1620 original music mixer were used. It was then recorded via a 24ch analog console of ... Read More »
Sacha Mambo aka MZKBX, label boss at Macadam Mambo, delivers the perfect day and night soundtrack for this southern summer solstice. Expect an ideal combination of space disco, sunshine music, topped with twisted proto rarities and some balearic heaters. Don’t’ miss out on the mind altering Vendetta’s Dub edit, courtesy of the man himself, that will take you into beat down territory. Let the journey begin! How, when and where was this mix recorded? I’ve recorded this mix the 12th of june, it was at home. I’ve taken a bunch of vinyls that I wanted to listen more particularly, some new stuff I’ve just get in, and some old ones I’ve forgotten in my boxes. Find an order, put the recorder on, one take, 1h and 20 minutes later that was in the box. How will you describe it to us? ... Read More »
We are proud to present an exclusive electrocaïne podcast edition from Italy’s finest Afro-Futurist Guru, dj Khalab. Fresh from an EP released on the mighty Bristol-based imprint Black Acre, ‘Eunoto’, or the pathway to the transcendent evolution of mankind. Khalab’s inspirations and ethics are firmly rooted in the African continent. A regular collaborator of his other Italian half ‘Clap! Clap!‘, he is certainly one to watch out for. ” The mix is an infusion of exclusives, bootlegs and bangers that inhabit his distinctive artillery ” Tracklist: N/A More dj Khalab: facebook.com/djkhalab soundcloud.com/djkhalab
We are thrilled to kick off 2015 in deep textural dub flavours with our guest architect who is no less than St. Petersburg-based producer Kontext. Clocking in at just over an hour, Stas’ mix is harmoniously assembled to serve the 140 bpm salad. Following countless releases on major stables like Bristol’s Immerse, and his most recent full-length effort on Dublin’s experimental Absys records, Stanislav Sevostyanikhin is also busy serving the D&B artillery under his ‘Dissident’ moniker. On the freebie, Stas digs deep in the vault, unearthing an exclusive live recording, featuring virtuoso jazzman Igor Shilov on the trumpet. Tell us more about this mix I mixed it in my home studio using Sony Acid Pro. It’s overlooking the most interesting releases (in my opinion) from 2014 in the so called ‘Deep Dubstep’ and unusual Bass Music styles. I made ... Read More »
Cool Swiss beats feature in this perfectly colourful hip-hop and rap mix by the friendly DJ Green Giant, featuring anyone from his Swiss mate Sebb Bash to Chief, Madlib, Shady, Prince and his brother, GR! When and where was this mix recorded ? I recorded it in late october 2014 in my bedroom which is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. How will you describe it to us? It’s basically a mix of different things that I feel right now. Some new rap tunes, some beats and some old tracks that I used as interludes. I tried to add a lot of swiss artists because I truly believe that the beatmaking scene is amazing for such a small country. Especially in the french speaking part of Switzerland. Tell us a bit more about life in the alps (besides winter and sports) Read More »
Spanning across a vast array of musical influences lying somewhere between the worlds of jazz, funk and ethnic fusions, virtuoso Andrea Benini AKA Mop Mop takes us on a spiritual journey full of rhythms and flavours. He has a new album in the making, and a remix album that came out recently on Agogo Records. To celebrate the World Music Day, Mop Mop is gracing us with a free limited give-away of his ‘Sun Ra’ rework. This masterpiece already caught the attention of music heavyweights like Gilles Peterson. Preview and Grab your copy below (Limited time download) : How was this mix recorded, when and where? I’ve recorded the mix here in my studio in Berlin last week. Some digital tracks and some tracks from vinyl too. Recorded and mastered on Pro Tools then. How will you describe it to us? Read More »
Beatmaker, multi-serial collaborator and producer, Chief is not just any head but chieftain in the world of beats, hip hop and electronica, having worked with a crazy list of co-musicians you gotta see. Here, he melds his different influences into one steaming melting pot. And wait, you can also enjoy a .wav download of his track, Games!, that will have you leaning over the edge of your seat. Watch Chief – Games! How was this mix recorded, when and where? I did this mix on my own studio in Lausanne, Switzerland in the end of May 2014. How will you describe it to us? It’s a mix of different influences and other types of music that I currently like. It goes from beat, to hip-hop, to deep house. When I do a mix the result always really depends of ... Read More »
Rainer Trüby (Trüby Trio) sends us a Spring is in the air mix and it’s instant love. Bursting with brightness, sunshine, quick cuts and good vibes, this mix from the electronic jazz veteran is a call back to greatness as true as Trüby does. When and where, how was this mix recorded? It was actually recorded during my easter skiing holidays in switzerland…some recent tunes came to mind and it was done with a computer…;) How will you describe it to us? Upfront & soulful to the max! The best part of doing what you do? Travelling, meeting good people, being introduced to local food & sometimes local wines and being able to introduce my definition of “good music” to open-minded people all over the world…. And the least favourite? A big impersonal rave and you don´t know ... Read More »
Out of Flatbush Brooklyn, none other than Fred P aka Black Jazz Consortium (Soul People Music) graces this electrocaïne podcast edition, channelling the deep spirit that he is known for in every nuance and transition. Feel it and stay close to the source. Soul people indeed. How was this mix recorded, when and where? I recorded this mix at a friends studio in Brooklyn, NYC. How would you describe it to us? This mix is Energy Soul thats heavy on the party element. Tell us a story behind one of your records? New Horizon from the structure EP/album was written at a pivotal point in my life. It was the make it or break it moment and I was not sure if i was going to make it at anything. Tears flowing and heart broken i wrote that song and it changed ... Read More »
From new material by Moodymann to his own ‘I Thought I had You’ from his soon-to-be-released 5th album ‘B.L.U.E’ on Skylax Records (Feb 2014), Scotsman Carlos treats us to a friends-and-favourites set. A musical and upbeat drive offering a peek into the soul of this man of many hats and talents. How, when and where was this mix recorded? Greetings! This mix was recorded on a friend’s set of CDJS,A Xone 22 mixer and my rotary isolators in France. How do you feel about each of your albums? Favourite of the lot? Ah they are all very different! Lune Eclaire was produced the hard way using sequencers and synths for full on house and techno LP. I remember feeding all my recordings into an old Akai S900 which was time consuming. I bought a few vintage synths for ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »