Mendel's Music: Recent Episodes
Mendel
Though he loves the peaks of a dance floor experience, Mendel’s favourite moments both in and outside of the booth are the gentle, the sensual, the sweet ones. He strives for the dance floor to be a place of safe expression, particularly for those whom society usually pushes to the sidelines. Less fist-pumping, more care, more footwork, more smooching. That’s not to say that his sets are low in energy. Mendel understands and builds energy into his sets like no other, creating hugely danceable journeys that often result in unforgettable moments of euphoria. From boat parties in Brazil, to his all-nighters at Djoon, Giant Steps and Radio Radio, when it all comes together Mendel’s sensitivity makes for ecstatic dance floor magic.
Recording of my set at Giant Steps on September 2025.Giant Steps in London is definitely a special place to play. People come with an open mind, because the setting is unique. A DIY setup in a bright space in an old bath house. Starting with beanbags to sit, chill and listen (which might have been my favorite part of the day). And a six-point custom sound system that surrounds the dancefloor. Not powerful, but delicate and beautiful. Different from playing on a club system and not easy at times, but it's about creating something alternative/unique. And I think Giant Steps definitely does that well.I did end up playing more club music than last time. Afterwards, I wished I played some more other stuff that I brought, but that's how it goes sometimes. Still the set goes through different moods, it starts very calm and gentle and hopefully takes you along for a ride. Wonder if anyone will make it through the full 6 hours :)(We first listened to some albums in full, which I've partially cut from the recording, but the rest is all there. The recording is somewhat distorted, but hopefully you still find it enjoyable to listen to)Tracklist: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVtR_2DDTsU/
Guest mix for Kamma & Masalo's Brighter Days radio show on Worldwide FM: https://soundcloud.com/brighterdays-amsterdam/wwfm-081021-km-mendel
Tracklist: Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Between Here And There Andy Compton & Celestine - Knowing (D3 Organic Mix) Nature Love - Speak Softly Mondee Oliver - Stay Close (Fingers Club Vocal) Roy Davis Jr & Peven Everett - Don't You Dare Stop Loving (Glenn Underground Mix) Alton Miller - Crossing Ron Trent & Tkumah Sadeek - Crossroads Frankie Feliciano & Terry Dexter- No Maybe (Ricanstruction Vocal Mix) Shannon Harris - Kinetic Energy Zepherin Saint - Omo Chango (Instrumental) Vick Lavender & Angel A - Cosmic Love (Vick’s Underground Dub) Ron Trent - Midnight Sky Trinidadian Deep & Lars Bartkhun - The Parish (Dub) Fred P - Mystical Sunshine (Tribal Dub) Angela Johnson - Inclusion (Cosmic Arts Dub) Diviniti - I'm The Best (Honeycomb Vocal Mix) Steel Gray - Do You Want To Dance (Tyree Club Mix) Vincent Floyd - Your Eyes
A mix for Soundwall Magazine. Music for basements; squealing synths and rattling drum machines!
https://www.soundwall.it/soundwall-podcast-458-mendel/
Mix an interview for @stampthewax Diggers Directory: http://www.stampthewax.com/2020/04/15/diggers-directory-mendel/
"There’s a raw sense of love and emotion that permeates everything that Amsterdam-based DJ Mendel does. Whether it’s on the dance floor, the airwaves or in the studio, he’s doing it all with heart.
Alongside an interview about his deep-rooted connection with records, for this vinyl-only mix Mendel explores a story of love and heartbreak through two hours of soulful and uplifting disco, boogie and house – the signature sounds he’s become synonymous with over the years."
In anticipation of Liverpool Disco Festival 2017...
https://www.facebook.com/events/1802547339771799/
A mix for 5 Magazine, Chicago...
"It’s that obsession with taste – with selection, with musical knowledge – that we love about Mr. Mendel. Originally introduced to us by Marcel Vogel, the Amsterdam native has been releasing some phenomenal records – the latest, Something Exciting for Marcel’s Lumberjacks in Hell."
Read the full interview here: http://5chicago.com/audio/5-mag-mix/mr-mendel/
A mix for DeepBeep magazine...
"For this mix I tried to keep a broad perspective, going through different genres and intensities of music. But I guess the vibe overall is pretty melancholic. I like it when there’s a lot of emotion in the music, whether it’s music to dance or to listen to. For me this mix fits well to a sunset on a warm night in Brazil..."
Full interview: http://www.deepbeep.com/db-series/db234-mr-mendel/