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Shows 2020 1.18 Wilde Renate, Berlin 3.7 Inner City Electronic, Leeds 3.14 Whisky Jar, Manchester 3.20 - Postponed 5.7 Cobalt, Newcastle 5.24 Refuge, Manchester (TBC) 6.5 Distrikt w/Longhair, Leeds 8.28 Distrikt w/Ruf Dug, Leeds
Shows 2019 2.15 - Mint Club w/HUNEE, Leeds 3.09 - Hare&Hounds, Birmingham 4.06 - ALFOS, Sheaf St, Leeds 5.25 - Alfresco Festival, Kent 6.01 - Inner City Electronic, Leeds 6.07 - Live Art Bistro w/Andrew Weatherall 6.23 - L/IT Leeds 7.05 - Sheaf St, Leeds 7.13 - 212 w/Timothy Fairplay, Leeds [CANCELLED] 7.20 - Beyond Paradise w/Tom of England, Leeds 7.28 - Piece Hall, Halifax 8.11 - L/IT Leeds 9.28 - Venue TBC, Hastings [CANCELLED] 9.21 - Five Miles, London 12.7 - Old Red Bus Station, Leeds 12.14 - Headrow House w/Derrick Carter 12.22 - Doghouse, Leeds
Shows 2018 2.03 - Renate, Berlin 2.16 - Lion & Lamb, London 2.23 - The Mash House, Edinburgh 3.03 - A Love From Outer Space, Leeds 3.16 - Distrikt, Leeds 3.23 - Roomfm, Barcelona 3.23 - Slow, Barcelona 4.20 - Duke Studios, Leeds 5.18 - Distrikt, Leeds 5.26 - Automat Radio @ Alfresco Festival 5.27 - Alfresco Festival, Kent 6.02 - Inner City Electronic, Leeds 6.30 - Clandestino Terrace Party w/ALFREDO, Feelings, Field of Dreams, Leeds 7.10 - Pikes, Ibiza (Nick & Joe) 8.05 - L/IT, Leeds 8.26 - L/IT Summer Closing, Leeds 9.08 - Distrikt, Leeds 9.28 - Clandestino & Lost Property present Wilde Renate, Leeds 10.27 - Distrikt w/Andrew Weatherall, Leeds 12.1 - VoyageVoyage, Berlin 12.22 - Distrikt, Leeds
2017 1.01 Clandestino @ Distrikt, Leeds 2.11 Kater Blau, Berlin 3.22 Headrow House, Leeds 3.25 Clandestino w/Felix Dickinson, Leeds 5.05 Rye Wax, Peckham London 5.13 Renate, Berlin 5.26 Alfresco Festival, Tonbridge Wells 6.16 5th Birthday w/A Love From Outer Space 7.14 Doghouse, Leeds 7.29 Headrow House, Leeds 8.04 Distrikt, Leeds 8.19 Downtown Yard Club, Leeds (Iain) 9.1 Megapolis Radio, Moscow (Nick & Joe) 9.2 Powerhouse, Moscow (Nick & Joe) 9.23 Paula's Record Store, Leeds 11.11 Neon Night, Newcastle [CANCELLED] 12.23 Distrikt, Leeds
2016 April 15th Distrikt, Leeds May 14th Distrikt w/Optimo, Leeds May 27th Alfresco Festival, Colbrook Lakes June 10th Lagraviere, Geneva (Joe & Iain) June 24th Distrikt, Leeds August 12th Distrikt Leeds w/Paramida September 24th La Rotonde, Paris October 1st Distrikt w/ Les Yeux Orange October 21st Musica Noche, London December 3rd 10 Feet Hot, Nottingham TBC
2015 March 6th Clandestino May 22nd Mint Warehouse, Leeds May 25th Alfresco Festival June 13th Made in Leeds Festival July 8th Electric Elephant, Croatia July 18th Vanishing Point, London August 15th Distrikt, Leeds September 19th, Mint Festival November 14th Distrikt w/Franic Inferno Orchestra December 4th Distrikt w/Ivan Smagghe
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Clandestino have been involved in Leeds' underground music scene for over 20 years; regularly throwing diverse parties and inviting exciting DJ talent. Their esoteric style of dance music has gained them gigs at some of Europe’s premier club spots such as Renate in Berlin, Stalingrad in Paris, Geneva’s La Graviere and Powerhouse in Moscow in addition to being regular fixtures on the discerning festival circuit. Their monthly show on KMAH Radio is deemed essential and their podcast series is revered world wide for showcasing regular mixes from high caliber and lesser known DJ's.
Next up in the mix series we welcome Camille Durand, curator of the O'RHEUN festival in Bretagne, France. Get ready for a slick 60 minute mix of classy house musichttps://soundcloud.com/camilledurandhttps://soundcloud.com/orheun/https://www.facebook.com/orheunfestival/
A lovely mix sent to us this week from Marshall Watson. Based in San Francisco, Marshall has enjoyed releases on a myriad of labels such as NuNothern Soul, Italians Do It Better and Seven Villas. His mix is a languid blend of slow and spacey groovers taking in tracks from DK, Almunia, Coyote, Max Essa, Idjut Boys, Hardway Bros. and Marshall himself. Enjoy the ride
https://soundcloud.com/marshall_watson
House aficionado Nick V has been a long-time frontrunner in the world of electronic music. Since moving to Paris in the late 1980’s he’s taken the city by storm with gripping, dynamic DJ sets at some of best clubs in the metropolis. His very own Mona Events continues to attract a diverse range of audiences and has long celebrated the Parisian LGBTQ scene. We’re thrilled to share the fantastic mix that he’s brought to the podcast series today, which includes tracks from the likes of Space Ghost, Duke Hugh and Omar S. Expect a far-reaching spectrum of feel-good dance tunes with a range of musical elements from bongos to saxophones and beyond.
@NickV
https://www.mixcloud.com/djnickv/
https://www.instagram.com/nickvparis/
Manila-based DJ and producer Pamcy has been making waves in the international music scene with her latest EP, ’Sauce Isle’, which is inspired by the sauces of different cuisines across Asia. She’s added some extremely vibrant flavour to the series this week with a house mix packed full of upbeat summery bangers. Featuring tracks from Lay-Far, Ryuta Muramatsu and Lovebirds, this is a mix that’ll leave you daydreaming about dancing into the early hours of the morning on warm Filipino coastlines. Prior to her incredible recent release through Jun Kamoda’s Jun Records we were overjoyed to hear Pamcy’s 2019 LP, 'BINIBINI' (the title is an old Filipino honorific term for women). In making the album, Pamcy drew inspiration from the everyday experiences, concepts, and objects that have shaped her identity and, on a larger scale, are cultural artefacts of femininity. Speaking in a recent interview with Mixmag, she explained: “Celebrating my identity as a Filipina is not something I deliberately try to do all the time, but I think all of my projects have that in common because everything that I make is rooted in my own reality and identity”. We’ll be waiting with eager anticipation for more sensational material from Pamcy in the future.
@pamcy
https://pamcy.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/pamcy.mp3/
We’re kicking things off this week with a powerful, thumping mix from Parisian mastermind DJ Physical. With an array of dreamy house tracks already under his belt through imprints like Mood Of The Era, Deviant Episode, Truth Radio and Sure Cuts Records, DJ Physical has recently taken his sound in a heavier direction. His latest EP, Dirty Bastard (Raw Poetry), showcases the artist’s versatility through a brilliant range of pounding breakbeat tunes. You can get a taste of DJ Physical’s latest material in this week’s mix alongside tracks from the likes of Asquith, Raar and Stef Mendesis.
@dj-physical
https://dj-physical.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/dj.physical/
Trent is a Berlin-based Italian DJ and producer. A longtime fixture of the infamous playground party Cocktail d’Amore, Trent collaborates with Juan Ramos under the shared byname Greenvision, releasing together on Cocktail d’Amore, ESP Institute and Ene Tokyo. “Transition 35” marks Trent’s first solo EP sojourn and a triumphant showcase of his individual voice, out May 5th on Bouquet. Recs
Ahead of this forthcoming release, we welcome Trent to the Clandestino podcast where he delivers an hour of eclectica which really makes us miss the dance floor.
https://soundcloud.com/lucatrent
Luca Averna and Ale Doretto are two Venezians living in Ibiza that aim to capture the true musical spirit of the island under their Residentes Balearicos guise. Often collaborating with Chris Coco, Luca and Ale maintain the breezy and free energy so synonymous with the White Isle through their polished productions, deftly moving between languid beach side chillers to intoxicating house music. With two superb outings on Kenneth Bager’s Music For Dreams label, the pair now make an offering on Shades Of Sound with the Postales EP released this Friday 2nd April
https://shadesofsoundmusic.bandcamp.com/album/residentes-balearicos-postales-ep
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Amit Kedem has been active as a DJ and producer in Tel Aviv’s underground scene since 2017, focusing mostly on house music. He has a weekly residency at the Hive club, one of the most vibrant venues in the city. In 2020, he released two EP's on YSR records based in Berlin, the most recent being “Bring The Fun Back”. Even with the pandemic forcing club music out of their physical spaces, Amit has continued to brainstorm ideas for his production line “Discolor”, hosting international artists on their podcast series through SoundCloud. They look forward to making parties in the upcoming year as bars/clubs begin to reopen.
This mix is representative of Amit’s style, combining deep, melodic and House inspired elements to tell a personal story. He opens the mix by dropping an original forthcoming track in collaboration with Uriah Klapter.
Lithuanian, Vilnius-based Ramūnas aka midnattssoula has already done one mix for Clandestino mix series, but this was about 4 years ago and then he was working with another project. He's been running his own radio show/party series/record label Where Were We? for 3 years now and both Joe Morris and Nick Smith had a chance to be a part of this journey.
WWW just dropped its third release and this time it's featuring up-and-coming Frenchman Blaise Balda. There's also a remix pack coming mid-March from the likes of Romain FX, REES, Sauvage World (from Slow Motion fame), and Lithuanian Italo talent Black Feeling. Several of these tracks from both the original EP and a forthcoming remix pack is in the guest mix which showcases Ramunas' passion for more uptempo, dancefloor-oriented Italo house and synth-wave burners. It's totally OK to dance alone, it's time to heal your wounded soul! ; )
Buy link for WWWEP003: https://wherewerewe.bandcamp.com/album/data-dreams-ep-wwwep003
WWW soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/where-were-we
midnattssoula soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/midnattssoula
We’re starting off the year with an ambient mix that’ll transport you away from present stresses to a much more tranquil place, courtesy of the magnificent Unknown Mobile. The Canadian maestro has a colourful discography, releasing singles through Haŵs and These Things Take Time as well as two self-released EP’s in 2020. In prior years we’ve also heard his beautiful material released through SOBO, Pacific Rhythm and Planet Euphorique. New music from Unknown Mobile arrives this February. This week’s mix features tracks from the likes of David Sylvian, Florian T M Zeisig and Susumu Yokota.
@unknown-mobile
https://unknownmobile.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/unknownmobile/
What a year it’s been for Tech Support. Over the past twelve months he’s released exhilarating material through the likes of Silver Bear Recordings and Shadow City LTD, not to mention starting his own label Together Alone Records. His fresh and unique sound is mirrored in the slick mix that he’s brought to the series today, which takes you on a journey through some of the best and most varied tunes of 2020. Expect to hear tracks from INVŌKER, Theus Mago and The Emperor Machine, as well as an unreleased banger from the man himself.
@tech-supportuk
https://techsupportuk.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/techsupportdjuk/
A DJ mix from Ian Blevins is always welcome around these parts and his second offering for Clandestino proves to be brimming with the classy style of mature and dance-floor friendly club music that Ian has gained a solid reputation for. Featuring choice cuts from Project Pablo, Craigie Knowes, PBR Streetgang and Space Ghost it's the kind of emotive and groove packed set that has us longing for a return to the dance-floor even more. Be sure also to check out his killer EP 'The Lobster...' forthcomig on Not An Animal Records.
https://soundcloud.com/ianblevins/
This week we’ve got 2XM bringing some serious energy to us all with their contribution to the series. Featuring tracks from Paul Sirrell, Vertigini and Dam Swindle, this is a mix that’ll leave you wishing you could teleport yourself to a club. The duo have had a fruitful year with several beautiful releases through various labels from Deep Tape Records to Project Indigo and beyond. They recently dropped ‘Railei, Pt. 2’ alongside Jimmy Rainey, as well as the melodic and timeless EP ‘Fading’ with Scheme via the Russian imprint GLB DOM. Their next project, ‘Floating Desire / Spaces Between’, is coming our way on December 11th through London’s Eton Messy Records.
@2xmurrays
https://2xm-nz.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/2xmurrays/
We’re very excited to welcome Pescara-based Mat Chiavaroli to the series this week. Back in 2017 we were all blessed with Mat’s incredible debut album ‘No Stranger To Madness’, which followed several years of polished releases through Quintessentials and Kinda Soul Recordings. The mix that he’s brought us evolves from a smooth and ethereal opening into an energetic, beat-driven machine that stimulates diverse imaginings of space exploration. Expect to hear tracks by DK, The Future Sound Of London and Justin Cudmore.
@matchiavaroli
https://www.facebook.com/Chiavaroli.Mat
Hailing from Wigan via Manchester now based in London, Wes Baggaley can be found spinning his beloved vinyl regularly at Dalston Superstore and for RinseFM where he has hosted a monthly show since 2017. For years championing underground house, techno and electro on Manchester's gay clubbing circuit to middling returns, it was not until 2016 following succesful slots at Block9 and NYC Downlow at that year's Glastonbury that Wes started to get serious attention, gaining fans such as Hannah Holland and Prosumer who invited him to play at Panorama Bar and for Boiler Room. A glut of European and festival bookings quickly followed and Wes embarked on a new residency at Dalston Superstore as 'Bottom Heavy' with Dan Beaumont. His mix for us is a frantic session of searing electro cuts and industrial heavy jams.
https://soundcloud.com/wes-baggaley
You can’t help but feel elated when listening to the music of Jun Kamoda. It’s no surprise that 'Escape the Night', his latest single, featured on Resident Advisor’s list of July’s Best Music. His label Jun Records has released gorgeous material from the likes of Luksek, Xtal and beyond, with Japanese producer Web set to contribute to the catalogue this Friday. Boost your mood with the uplifting mix that Jun’s added to the series this week, including tracks from Riccardo Ricci, Kettenkarussell and Braga Circuit.
@illreme
https://junkamoda.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/illreme
https://www.instagram.com/jun_kamoda/
Erta Ale has consistently proven himself to be an exciting, multi-faceted artist. In the past year he’s treated us to brilliant house and breakbeat releases through his very own Solenoid Records alongside a massive techno EP released through Berlin-based TTR. Expect new material from Erta later this year as part of DJ International’s highly-anticipated Jackmaster 7 Compilation. For now, enjoy the funky and eclectic mix that he’s brought to our series, featuring tracks from Jazztronik, Chris Stussy and Comiga 500.
@ertaale
https://solenoidrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ertaalesolenoidrecords/
https://www.instagram.com/erta_ale_solenoid_records/
Pleased to welcome James Bright to the podcast this month with a slick, smoothe selection of languid beats. James has been in a rich vein of form these past twelve months, with two killer EPs for Quattro Music in quick succession. The latter entitled Zooniverse is out now, and some of which can be heard in the mix alongside other titles from Begin, Afterlife, Coyote, Cantoma and Max Essa.
Kristy has quietly been gaining our attention of late with a series of ever more sounding accomplished releases across an array of stellar labels. Her latest EP 'The System Is F*cked' drops on 24th August. Here she puts together a lovely, languid downtempo mix for us to soothe the current non summer we are all having. God bless you Kristy x
https://kristyharper.bandcamp.com/track/the-system-is-f-cked
- Sky Ride - TNPO
- Im Blau - Wildlife
- Batuque - Balako
- Straight Down to the Bone - Blanche Carter
- Venetian Blinds - Kyoto
- Amazzone - MANUEL
- Jasmine Flavour - Daniele Baldelli
- Ai Wa Nohshintoh - Hoodoo Fushimi
- Maria’s Holiday - Bruxas
- Confidence - Mode I/Q
- Dschung Tee - Curt Cress
- Manjula Doll - Unouzbeck & Venturi
Always great to feature some local talent on the 'cast and Leeds youth Adam Pits has had a hell of year with relentless, super high quality output across a myriad of discerning labels from Haŵs, Holding Hands and more recently Seb Wildblood's excellent Coastal Haze imprint. He has just been picked up by Adam Shelton's ONE Records for a release and we are promised more new material very soon. Meanwhile be content with his killer mix for us, which Adam says showcases his more fun, playful side.
https://soundcloud.com/adampits
Boot & Tax are comprised of Claudio Brioschi and Cristian Croce, two of the most popular and respected djs/producers of the Italian scene who share a great passion for analog synths and experimentation, and a deep knowledge of both clubbing and production.
Alongside some of Milan's finest producers and other Italian friends they have come together to contribute to a new charity project aiming to raise funds for Milan's hospital Luigi Sacco during the Covid-19 / Corona virus crisis.
The project includes the likes of Matteo Manzini & Fabrizio Maurizio, Boot&Tax (Optimo), Slim Steve (Lobster Theremin), Schilling (Apparel Music), Reekee, NastyBoy, Lorenzo Flybynight and more...
The compilation is out now via Bandcamp, check it out!
https://together-localartistsxlocalheroes.bandcamp.com
The Prima Norsk Compilation is back with volume 5. Celebrating all things about Norwegian House scene, which is still very much on the front foot with help from 25 years of service from Beatservice Records. With no less than 14 tracks on this compilation, you'll be spoilt for choice. We've been listening to the strong 4x4 kick and shuffling percussion from Of Norway's 'Normal Eyes'. The party is certainly in the back room with this track. A warehouse bass line reminiscent of early Warp records takes the lead. With fluttering arpeggios eager to follow chasing up and down scales. In the break things go all wigged out, momentarily sidelined. Though you are back in the room when that driving bass kicks in with arpeggios in tow... eyes front, dancing till the early morn.
MAN2.0 AKA _____ was brought up on a steady diet of ______ which led him to listen to____. After joining a band who did _____ covers, he discovered _____This led him to_________. Some of his influences include a diverse range of artists including______..
Check out his recent eps on Controlla & Melomana and look out for his forthcoming remix on Secret Fusion alongside mixes from Terr and Marvin & Guy. It's no surprise we've heard rumours of a new south London DJ residency ;)
Pleased to welcome Emil K & Chris C to the series this week who's nomadic Fade To Zaire gatherings have cropped up in various London back rooms, studios, garages and pubs since 2012. Last year they launched their own label that looks to reflect their house-not-house, weirdo disco, afro, whatever works style. Catch them this Saturday at Hoxton's original den of iniquity Jaguar Shoes then on the 24th May a big FTZ party at Corsica Studios with Manfredas, Bawrut, Clerkin, Chloe Frieda, MLE & Patrisha. Keep 'em peeled for FTZ records 002 & 003 with music from Cottam, ELLES and some original material from Emil and Chris
https://soundcloud.com/fade-to-zaire
Metropolitan Soul Museum are Londoner's Filippo Rocco and Nick Woolfson (ex Mock & Toof). Together they have been putting out floor shaking material since 2015, notably for Toy Tonics, RAWAX and Beats of No Nation. With a penchant for analogue drums and vintage keys; their unique style of house music carries a raw and vibey edge. Look out for a forthcoming release on Catz n Dogs STEP Recordings imprint this month.
https://soundcloud.com/metropolitan-soul-museum
For this milestone 150th episode it's a pleasure to present a mix from Shinichiro Yokota. During the late 1980's and early 1990's, Shinichiro and his cohort Soichi Terada produced a raft of rare US inspired house music gems through their Far East Recordings label, that despite catching the attention of a certain Larry Levan didn't reach the wider audience they deserved. In 2016 Rush Hour unearthed many of these recordings, showcasing them on their 'Sounds From The Far East' compilation followed by Shinichiro's 'Do It Again And Again' album earning them a new legion of fans. His mix for us contains many of these classics and some newer material, a real treat
https://soundcloud.com/shinichiro-yokota
Nikki came to our attention with a series of lovely eclectic mixes on The Lot Radio where she can be found regularly spinning. Nikki is also involved with running Shaker Mountain; an annual weekend festival that takes place in Upstate New York each June. Great to have her contribute a mix for us. Get to know...
https://soundcloud.com/nikki11211 https://www.mixcloud.com/nikki-cohen/ https://www.shakermountain.com/
Not much is known about Love Ape, other than his natural habitat is somewhere in Amsterdam and he's impressed us recently with well crafted mixes that deftly move between emotive textures, deeper moods and classy house business. Naturally we had to ask for a mix for Clandestino. Love Ape plans to break cover later this year with a couple of original EP's so make sure to keep an eye out for those...
https://soundcloud.com/loveape
It's always nice when folks send us mixes and Jonas Austrevicius from Vilnius hits the spot with his sunny house mix. Jonas is the regular spinner at Kablys and Lizdas in Kaunas. Catch him 19th April with cc:disco at Lizdas and 26th of April with Park Hye Jin at Kablys.
https://soundcloud.com/austrevicius-jonas
Moscow's digger and edit sensation Bogdan Ra delivers a mix for Clandestino that takes in themes from new beat, italo, acid and edgy disco. Catch him this Friday at Dewar's Powerhouse
https://soundcloud.com/bogdan_ra
A delightfully exotic mix that hits all the right spots this week from Venezuelan native Trujillo. Now residing in Berlin, Andrés Astorga is closely aligned with Barcelona's Apersonal Music, putting out a colourful stream of dancefloor cuts littered with tropical, disco and acidic flourishes.
https://soundcloud.com/trujillo
London’s eclectic party collective Good Block craft our latest podcast. Recorded in the early hours at an undisclosed office space in South East London, Good Block’s Richard Foe and A.Watson deliver a B2B mix of balearic, chug, street soul, synth pop and a couple of original productions and edits. A couple of notable London dates coming up are Sat 24th Nov with DJ Haus, Skatebard and more at The Cause and Fri 14th Dec at Brilliant Corners with Bonnefooi (Rush Hour / Red Light Radio)
www.soundcloud.com/good-block
https://www.facebook.com/goodblocklondon/
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rsyz7nk4zjb9skv/AAAEsfGiJdgafHyKZUhS820Aa?dl=0
Always a pleasure to welcome back Marco & Giorgio to the series. This time they turn out a more dance-floor mix than previous entries. Look out for forthcoming Mushrooms Project remixes for IsitBalearic? and Archeo Recordings.
Andy is an old spar of ours from way back when we were all young scoundrels on Leeds effervescent club circuit. A consummate record selector with impeccable taste, Andy spent many years as label manager for 2020 Vision Recordings before heading South to run R&S, a label at the forefront of electronic music for well over 20 years. Andy has had a pivotal role in steering some of its recent success stories in Lone, The Maghreban, Talabomen and Space Dimension Controller. Here he presents us with a mix of recent favourites, starting slowly and building into some ethereal late nite sonics. Enjoy.
Wicked ethno-beat session this week from Lyon based Sheitan Brothers. We've been playing their stuff on the show recently and their new Breaking Trad EP drops next month on Zelaian Disco Club. Be sure to check!
Killer selection from Møzaika this week. Closely aligned with red hot Munich based collective Public Possession, Møzaika deftly displays a passion for irresistible colourful rhythms
https://soundcloud.com/m-zaika
Delighted to have a session from one of the best in the business this week. Max Essa is a benchmark for quality; consistently putting out solid, highly respected music since the early Nineties. Residing in Yokohama, Max enjoys a busy DJ schedule up and down Japan and beyond. Recent cuts for Hell Yeah! Recordings have been on heavy rotation and we are particularly looking forward to his album 'Lanterns' due imminently on Music For Dreams. His mix for Clandestino is a stone cold classic
https://soundcloud.com/max-essa
Here's part two of a set of mixes showcasing our guests for this Saturday's party with Alfredo, Feelings and Field of Dreams. The latter being Al Mackenzie and Chris Kentish, a duo with a long history of being in the acid house trenches. Recently they announced their musical intent with a solid EP on Pleasure Unit, quickly followed by a release on their own label with remixes from Mr Weatherall and Mind Fair. Later this summer will see an EP on Clandestino, so keep 'em peeled for that. The mix has been crafted by Al, an extended edition of late night sonics...
https://soundcloud.com/fieldofdreams
Here is part one of a series of mixes putting the spotlight on the guest DJs for our upcoming party on 30th June with the legendary Alfredo. London based balearic-disco Feelings are a party, radio show & record label shaking up the capital's party landscape by educating a new generation of dancers on the history that took dance music to where it stands today. Karl Karlson & Brian Summers are just two of their extensive collective whom have put this joyous mix together giving us a tantalising taste of what to expect at the party.
https://soundcloud.com/feelingsldn
Live recording from our set at Headrow House, Leeds for Inner City Electronic Festival on Saturday 2nd June 2018
Russian native now residing in Vilnius, Lithuania Alex Pletnev makes glorious oddball house and downtempo music as Ponty Mython. With a string of releases on taste making labels such as Futureboogie, Omena and Dirt Crew, Alex is an interesting producer to keep an eye on. Look out for a forthcoming EP on Fleeting Wax under his Pletnev guise.
https://soundcloud.com/pontymython
Great to welcome a stalwart of the UK underground music landscape this week. Phil Cooper carved out a name for himself as an early resident at Cream before moving onto residencies in Ibiza at Amnesia and We Love. Now residing in Bali, Phil is custodian of his essential NuNorthernsoul imprint alongside hosting his own show on Giles Peterson's WorldwideFM.
https://soundcloud.com/phatphilcooper
Piers Harrison makes up a key proponent of the Brighton based Soft Rocks quartet, whom for the best part of some 20 odd years have quietly being turning out left-leaning music in all kinds of wondrous forms. For his Clandestino session we are taken for a ride to a far off cosmic rainforest. Make sure to check out his great Mysticism label and amusing instagram feed.
https://soundcloud.com/soft-rocks https://www.instagram.com/piersharrison
Now here's a timely session for those of us in Europe getting hammered by the Siberian snows. Daniel T and Wyatt Potts' Heat-Wave project is an LA based party collective with a passion for international afro-centric house and funk feels. With a monthly show on NTS, Daniel and Wyatt bring the heat with a glorious juxtaposition of all things cosmic, zouk, kwaito, italo and latin inspired. This one is for the shoulder shakers...
https://soundcloud.com/danieltmusic https://soundcloud.com/wyattpotts
A real pleasure to welcome Alison Swing to the series this week. A California native now residing in Berlin, Alison founded and curates the excellent Dig Deeper parties back in L.A. Her sets are full of energy and always bring the heat. 2018 looks a busy one with Ali's diary taking her across Europe and beyond. Be sure to check her out if she is in town
https://soundcloud.com/alisonswing
Steve Cobby has been in the trenches of the UK electronic music since the late Eighties. Touring the world with his Fila Brazilia collective and much loved Pork Recordings stable, Steve has been a man of many pseudonyms and collaborations. In 2014 Steve chose to concentrate on solo work which has so far yielded three fine albums, the most recent of which last year's 'Hemidemisemiquaver' rightly found itself at the top of many 2017 best of lists. Here he turns in a super cool mix touching on dub, funk, disco and tracks featured from the new album. A string of UK dates are imminent, check his facebook page for details and be sure to check his extensive bandcamp page for lots of great music
http://stevecobby.co.uk https://soundcloud.com/steve-cobby https://www.facebook.com/stevecobbyproducer
A left-field disco and house selection from James Rod to start our 2018 podcast series
https://soundcloud.com/jamesrod
Great to have Steve Lee back on the series this week since his first appearance under the Above Machine guise back in 2013. You can always rely on Steve to turn out an interesting mix; crafted with flair and finesse and full of unknown gems. Steve continues to have success with his Project Club production outfit, their 'El Mar Y Luna' track found it's way onto this summer's DJ Harvey Mercury Rising compilation. Catch him regularly DJ'ing at discerning spots in his native London
https://soundcloud.com/abovemachine
For our next installment we head to Melbourne, Australia for an hour of deep, organic lush sounds put together for us from Dawn Again. Nick Verwey has impressed with a string of killer cuts of late on Rothmans, Porn Wax and Wonder Stories. His latest, again a collaboration with Rothmans is the essential 'Nazare' EP on Manchester's El Diablos imprint. The mix finishes off with our very own remix of their 'Woman For A Day' from the recent Pele EP. Smooth...
https://soundcloud.com/dawn-again
Undoubtedly one of our must check producers at the moment Warsaw's Bartosz Kruczyński with his Earth Trax project has enjoyed a string of essential cuts exploring ambient, emotive house and dusty techno jams over the last couple of years on Rhythm Section, Dopeness Galore and Phonica. Last month saw the release of his 'Mirage' EP for our Parsien friends Les Yeux Orange while this month is the 'Bailando/Aquamarine' 12'' on Echovolt with regular collaborator Newborn Jr. He's in the UK on December 9th for a gig at Shelter for Cantaloupe in London. Should be well worth a look; meanwhile enjoy this killer mix he's kindly put together for us
https://soundcloud.com/bartoszkruczynski
Following their huge 'Samarkanda' EP it's nice to have Madrid's Cannibal Ink on this series this week..
https://soundcloud.com/cannibalink
A welcome return to Italy's Mushrooms Project for this week's episode. Marco and Giorgio have been busy of late; following up their standout second LP on Leng Music last year with a string of quality releases. Out now is their fantastic remix of Cannibal Ink's 'Souk' which is featured here in the mix. Next month sees a new original EP for our good friend Andy Pye's Balearic Social imprint. A release party for that is planned here in Leeds, which looks to be essential. Looking further ahead the guys have supplied a remix for a Jose Manuel track which will be the next release on our own label in the not too distant future. More news on that real soon. For now, enjoy the mix....
https://soundcloud.com/mushrooms-project2
Ahead of his imminent EP on Clandestino it's a pleasure to have Kolomensky on the mix series. Denis forms part of the ИДА collective running eclectic parties in Moscow. His 'Recovery' EP will be out on 22nd September featuring remixes from Felix Dickinson, Balearic Gabba Soundsystem plus ourselves and has so far gained strong support across the board including Andrew Weatherall, Tim Sweeney, Justin Roberton and so many more. It's available with the following stores:
Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2hdWvUY Juno Records: http://bit.ly/2eG1XTF Piccadilly Records: http://bit.ly/2w2m2Gt Red Eye: http://bit.ly/2gJv6xN Pacific Beach Vinyl USA: http://bit.ly/2eGfI4X Deejay: http://bit.ly/2wDI7wK Groove Dis: http://bit.ly/2xLBlFD
https://soundcloud.com/kolomensky
Facets provides the sounds on this week's episode. A Belgrade native with a stints in London, Boris Knez now resides in NYC where he's part of the Glitterballl collective, running and playing at eclectic parties across the Big Apple with regular appearances at Good Room. Last year saw him put out his Samo Records label, debuting with an EP from Pixielife. This weekend he's back at Good Room for Nicky Siano's Summer Party, next month he'll be at MN.Roy in Mexico City with dates in London and Barcelona this autumn. Look out for a forthcoming remix on Samo soon
https://soundcloud.com/facets-music
Great to finally have La dame Noir represented on the mix series; frankly it's taken us way too long to have the guys record something for us. Here we have an excellent session recorded live and direct from LdN on 7th July by resident DJ and promoter Relatif Yann. Not only do they run one of Europe's most essential parties, Yann and partner Phred curate their own label which to date has put out killer cuts from Pete Herbert, Zombies In Miami, Thomas Jacksson and more. Step right this way for the underground sound of Marseille
On the cusp of his imminent new EP for our good friends Not An Animal Records it's a pleasure to have Ian Blevins on the series this week. His 'The Birds' EP features a storming debut remix from Man Power's new alias Tropical Bastard. Ian quietly honed his craft for years at We Love... in Ibiza, which has since allowed him a global touring schedule and a steady stream of well received releases on ESP Institute, Futureboogie, Banoffee Pies, Culprit and more. Over to you Ian...
Occasionally we get sent mixes from folks we're not really connected with and its nice when they turn out to be great. Al Kassian runs the Planet Sundae label out of Berlin, a platform for boundless electronics of which Al's own 'Diamonds on Jupiter' EP debuted on late last year. Catch him playing regularly at Chalet in Berlin
https://soundcloud.com/alkassian
A real pleasure to have a couple of our favourite selectors on the series this week. Kev Macey and Joe Lye make up London's esoteric party collective Amp + Deck. Although its taken them two years to compile this mix for us, it's been worth the wait. Regulars at discerning festivals, Ibizan villas and heaving basements alike, an Amp + Deck mix is always a highlight. Each time we've caught them play their sets are always executed with style and excellent programming, full of obscure and exotic but deeply danceable records. Here they take us on a thrilling Afro themed disco journey.
http://www.souncloud.com/ampanddeck
Last Friday we held our 5th birthday at Headrow House and it was more than a pleasure to hand over the evening to Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston's A Love From Outer Space for a 6 hour set. If you were there, you'll know what a fantastic journey it was amongst the smoke and strobes. Hard to think of another dance-floor experience like ALFOS that locks you in for the duration with such thrilling music. If you missed out, we recorded the whole thing. Get a taste of how it went down... x
https://soundcloud.com/andrew-weatherall https://soundcloud.com/hardwaybros
Super nice Summer mix this week from Bristolian Christophe. We've been playing his stuff out a lot recently; particularly his 'Dance Pants' EP where he had the pleasure of being Futuireboogie's 50th release. His upcoming 'Theme From Dance Party' on Lovecrimes is killer too, be sure you check it out. If you are out in Croatia later this month for Love International don't miss him on the Thursday night at the glorious Barbarellas alongside Gerd Janson
https://soundcloud.com/christophe1
Custodians of one of Berlin's most revered and important dance clubs Wilde Renate; it is a pleasure to welcome Peak & Swift to the mix series. As well holding down DJ residencies, Jan and Bene are responsible for musical policy and the venues' unique art direction helping Renate grow into the world-renowned underground mecca it has become today, boasting incredible house, techno and disco line-ups on a weekly basis. When they are not involved in shaping Berlin’s nightlife landscape Peak & Swift can be found as a regular fixture on the festival calendar; regularly rocking discerning lines up from Gottwood, Secret Garden and Love International. Here their set for Clandestino is described as perfect for the car ride to a festival or hanging out at a sunny beach; starting with mellow, tropical house into more energetic and acid trancy stuff with an epic ending.
https://soundcloud.com/peakswift
It's been a while since we put any of our own mixes out on the podcast so here's something a little special. Last weekend we were delighted to be on the line up for Alfresco Festival in Kent. It's a fantastically curated gathering run with passion and an impeccable music policy. We were honoured to be given a Saturday night slot in the main area, and this is the live recording from that set. The recording is a little hot in places but it all adds to the live vibe we feel :) Hope ya like x
alfrescofestival.co.uk
A warm welcome to Dublin's Modern Magic Records. This mix closely follows thier second release from DMX Krew. The Rephlex veteran and his arsenal of machines have touched on acid, electro, boogie, synth pop, techno, IDM, Italo disco and house of many different shades over the years. With their second record just hitting the shops this week, the guys made a mix featuring artists, sounds and labels that influence the eclectic sound of the label. Upcoming next for them is an EP from Armonics with a roaring remix from Black Spuma (Lauer & Fabrizio Mammerella). Catch Modern Magic on the main stage at Life Festival outside of Dublin at the end of this month, then again at their own club night with Subject to celebrate the Aphex Twin after party with Altern 8 at District 8.
https://soundcloud.com/modern-magic-records
With new album 'Sea Monster' on Hell Yeah Recordings gaining global plaudits, it is with great pleasure we welcome versatile St Petersburg DJ & Producer Kito Jempere to the Clandestino mix series.
http://soundcloud.com/kitojempere
A lovely unique mix from Zurich based Hove this week. Running the Light of Other Days label with Le Frère, their aim is to promote forward thinking innovative sounds. Their next release from Miajica should be out in June, followed by a mouthwatering remix EP featuring Clandestino heroes Unknown Mobile, Lexx, Kjebelos and Jack Pattern
https://soundcloud.com/el_hove
Since exploding onto the scene in late 2015 with his massive 'Ciquita' release on his Silencio imprint, easily one of our most played records in our live sets, Madrid based Italian DJ and producer Bawrut has quickly found a steady following, not least among such diverse luminaries as Erol Alkan, Jackmaster and Alfredo with his raw, jacking Chicago influenced style. His recent follow up EP 'Rumba' on Ransom Note continues to attract widespread acclaim helping him land choice festival slots at this summers Sonar and Virgo festivals. His selection for Clandestino is full of emotive club cuts, acid tinged bombs and classic deep house
https://soundcloud.com/bawrut
As one of the founding members of San Francisco's riotous party squad Honey Soundsystem, Robert Yang has more recently been traversing the globe with his Bézier project; laying waste to dance floors with his unique blend of energetic mutant funk. Here he compiles a heart racing selection of records collected on his recent tour.
https://soundcloud.com/bezier
A warm welcome to Philadelphia collective Shawn Ryan, Ryan Todd and Brian Hart Cassidy who together as Universal Cave produce super fresh DJ mixes; pushing eclectic yet pure dance floor feels while applying their mantra of 'forward, deep and free'. Be sure to check their label too.
https://soundcloud.com/universalcave
Deep and colourful sounds from Niro this week. Heading up the PADS and Unclear Records imprints, Italy's Niro believes that music is communication and all the vibrations and notes within are an integrating part in enabling the production of sound. Be sure to check out his new P Connection EP on Fred P's Boards label.
https://soundcloud.com/niro-1 https://soundcloud.com/padsdiscs
A special extended episode this week as Rothmans return to showcase a 2 hour session of music that has shaped their residency at Buyers Club in Liverpool over the last few month’s. Quite the journey this one; no sonic stone is left unturned. Rothmans continue to consistently put out high quality vinyl only releases. Look out for upcoming releases from Dawn Again and El Diablos Social Club.
http://soundcloud.com/rothmans
Amsterdam based Sinchi Collective are our welcome podcast guests this week. In addition to throwing parties in the 'Dam and releasing music through Night Noise; they also run the admirable Sinchi Tribe. A not-for-profit enterprise which promotes human rights and the preservation of indigenous culture.
http://www.sinchi-collective.com
A welcome return to Reza Athar who contributes his second mix for Clandestino. This time out Reza compiles a deeper, more exploratory extended session. With a keen eye for interesting tracks and killer playlists, Reza has carved out quite a name for himself and can now been found playing regularly at discerning clubs across Europe. An upcoming new residency at Ekko in Nijmegen will be one to keep an eye on
https://soundcloud.com/rezaathar
And so we come to our 100th episode. We have been lucky enough to have showcased some incredible mixes since we started; it's truly been a pleasure to feature established guests as well as giving a platform to lesser known names. For this milestone mix we always had a particular guest in mind and we're more than honoured they agreed to be a part of the series. Optimo's musical ethos bleeds into the way we approach all our musical endeavours, be it a club night, DJ set, the label or indeed a mix series. We often find ourselves difficult to explain musically, which in this day & age of everything having to sit in its own box can on occasion be a source of frustration. But then when you look at Optimo who constantly and succesfully champion just great music who cares about genres. It's a mantra that's hopefully mirrored across our mix series. This year Keith and Jonnie enter their 20th year with Optimo; more relevant than ever with their exciting, eclectic DJ performances around the globe. Keith's two labels Optimo Music and Optimo Trax are garnered to shining a light on new and unusual music both for the club and beyond. Thanks to Keith for putting this edition together and thanks to you , dear listener for being on the journey with us. Much love, Clandestino x
https://soundcloud.com/twitch https://soundcloud.com/optimo-music
Belfast Music Club came to our attention with their frequent series of eclectic live shows on Belfast Underground Radio; showcasing a melting pot of cosmic disco, psyche, balearic beat, post punk and whatever fits their shapeshifting style. They also run parties in the city at The Hudson and Woodworkers venues, with nothing short of exquisite guest DJs regularly invited along. Recent highlights have included Clandestino favourites Apiento and Bradley Zero. Here they present a laid back, winter sun chill out mix selection for us.
http://belfastmusicclub.com/
John Clements and Eirik Wulff make up the Anglo-Norwegian duo Plastic Fantastic; an outfit responsible for dreamy, blissed out cuts on Aficionado, Night Noise and Los Grandes Recordings. Their mix for Clandestino takes a step back from their more natural ambient sounds and makes seductive eyes at the dance floor...
https://soundcloud.com/plasticfantasticofficial
Starting off our 2017 series with a woozy, hazy blend of cosmic, strung out disco and slow burning house touches is Aimes; production moniker and musical alter ego of Alabama born, Brooklyn resident Aman Ellis. A busy output has seen him release with Clandestino homies Rothmans and Nang plus regular EP's for Pole Position and his own Wonder Stories imprint, whom are just about to put out the 'Grandiose Visions' EP with DJ Rocca and the Beat Broker mixes so keep 'em peeled for that. Also out now is his Central Balearica EP with parts 2 & 3 to follow soon....
https://soundcloud.com/aimes
A welcome return to the series for Jo Howard in his Bird of Paradise guise. Jo has enjoyed a busy 2016 with well received released on Multi Culti, Clouded Vision and Blindetonation. Next year will see the release of Jo's own imprint Sulk Magic Recordings, watch out for a release from ourselves on the label. The next Bird of Paradise material will be a remix of James Hadfield's 'Soak' track on Man Power's second Me, Me, Me release.
https://soundcloud.com/birdofparadisemusic
This month we feature an hour of new music as usual then we play some of the tracks that have featured heavily in our live sets out on the road in 2016. Thanks for listening to the show this year; we wish you all a Merry Xmas and a great New Year! Much love Joe, Nick and Iain x
With a seemingly inexhaustable desire to showcase new underground, electronic music our kindred Parisian friends Les Yeux Orange are the go to collective for checking out bleeding edge club sounds. A busy DJ schedule sees them ply this ethos across the live circuit while this year has naturally seen them launch their own label; the second release just out with delectable, Detroit inspired cuts from n.stal. Also worth seeking out is their edit based Good Plus imprint which has found its way into the bags of Hunee and Young Marco
https://soundcloud.com/les-yeux-orange
With a steady output of high quality cuts on Endless Flight, Wolf Music, Lumberjacks in Hell and his own Red Motorbike imprint, Ontario native Eddie C is as adept at covering downtempo, afro-cosmic sounds as he is with deeper, dance floor jams. Recent album 'On The Shore' for Mule Musiq is a must check. London folk should seek him out this Friday at label of the moment Rhythm Section's party with Bradley Zero in Peckham.
https://soundcloud.com/eddiec
A real pleasure to welcome Chida to the mix series this week. Without question one of the finest of a new wave of DJs plying their craft across the world today; Chida made his name in his native Tokyo with his favored long and deeply skillful sets throughout the nineties regularly playing alongside Masters at Work for thier Nu Yorican Soul parties. In 2009 he launched his label Ene, quickly gaining admirers from aficionados Eric Duncan and Andrew Weatherall to Idjut Boys and Lindstrom with its high calibre output. His recent mix of Coyote's "Fight The Future" on our label is out there now and laying waste to dance-floors the world over. It's a delight to host a contribution on Clandestino with this searing, barnstorming selection.
https://soundcloud.com/chida73
A welcome return to Coyote who contribute their second mix to the series. Rather apt too as our second release on the label from them is out now with mixes from Chida & Selvy. Timm & Ampo are enjoying their 10th year as Coyote with something of a purple patch as their fourth album 'Song Dogs' is also just out plus their EP on their own IsitBaleairc label is due soon; not forgetting the essential 10 Years IIB compilation which came out recently. Forever flying the flag for the global balearic movement a Coyote selection is always a gem and this mix is no different taking in forgotten classics, afro house workouts and original deep house slow burners.
https://soundcloud.com/coyotesounds
Left of centre club sounds for this episode as Rotten City Records Alvaro Cabana steps up. DJing since the mid 90s Alvaro is a mainstay of his native Madrid holding down interesting residencies across the city. Rotten City is one of our go to labels; putting out killer releases since 2015 involving Red Axes, Jamie Paton, In Flagranti, Gatos Negros, Richard Sen and others...
https://soundcloud.com/rotten-city-records https://soundcloud.com/alvarocabana
Exotic autumnal sounds from Jakarta this week as we welcome Kimo to the series. With his release on Hot Digits riding high in the Juno Records chart and an EP due this month for IsitBalearic? Kimo is our tip for one to watch. His own Double Deer imprint exists as a platform for unheard artists from Indonesia coupled with stylish output from internationally like-minded artists such as Max Essa and Ilija Rudman.
https://soundcloud.com/kimopots https://soundcloud.com/doubledeerrecords
One of Berlin's most enigmatic characters puts this weeks mix together
https://soundcloud.com/freudenthal
Thomas Lea Clarke is DJ and producer out of Glasgow where he’s been turning heads internationally with his own brand of raw and fearless analogue dance music as MR TC. His first two EP’s ’Soundtrack for Strangers’ and ’Surf and Destroy’ found a home on JD Twitch’s Optimo Music imprint with further edits and remixes on Huntley’s and Palmers, La Belle and Rotten City Records. His sound is one that mixes organic elements with electronic instrumentation: guitar and live percussion meeting drum machines and synths, soaked in space echo and spring reverb.
https://soundcloud.com/mr_tc_glasgow
With an indefinable yet deeply exciting sound that can work just as well out in the desert, forests or a warehouse; Zombies in Miami have in a relatively short space of time claimed the support of Michael Mayer, Pachanga Boys, Matias Aguayo, Jeniffer Cardini and Ivan Smagghe with their white hot releases on Corresponant, Cómeme, Kompakt and Love on the Rocks. This mix is a thrilling glimpse into their adrenaline heightening live set
http://soundcloud.com/zombiesinmiami
Unassuming electronics this time out from Lithuanian duo Roe Deers; a Lithuanian-based audio-visual project led by Liudas and Oskaras. Often mistaken for brothers Liudas first started DJ’ing at his parents’ club at the age of 12 while Oskaras made his transition from a geek kid into a proper visual artist. The two met while clubbing in their teenage years and eventually developed a shared taste for what’s right on the dance floor. On the Independence Day of Lithuania they picked an oddly folkloric name and that was the start of the Roe Deers project.
http://soundcloud.com/roedeers
Sharing a somewhat similar musical outlook to ourselves its makes perfect sense to invite the Borderless collective to put together our next episode. Made up of members from Scandanavia, Barcelona and Lithuania; their own mix series and radio shows have a singular mantra: "Sound is borderless. Some can argue, most will agree". Their resident midnattssoula steps forth to craft a sublime selection for Clandestino
https://soundcloud.com/soundisborderless https://soundcloud.com/midnattssoula
Clandestino & Twisted Geisha are pleased to give a Leeds debut to one of Europe's leading female DJ's and party rockers. Paramida made her name as an upstart behind the counter at Berlin's'Oye Record Store and held a riotous two year residency at Salon Zur Wilden Renate with her Paradisco parties; inviting luminaries Tornado Wallace, DJ Fett Burger, Telephones, Danielle Baldelli, DJ Sprinkles, Man Power and others along for the ride. Her Love On The Rocks label has lit up an often staid Berlin techno scene with colourful releases to date from Discodromo, Fantastic Man, Telephones and Zombies in Miami. Paramida can be found regularly playing at the Garden Festival, Gottwood, Lisbon's Lux Club and on Beats in Space and her unpredictable yet fiery and dramatic DJ set at Distrikt is not to be missed...
https://soundcloud.com/paramida
Emerging from the Parisien underground some two years ago Il Est Vilaine have enjoyed releases on Rotten City, I'm A Cliche and Sprechen with their undefinable yet fiercely edgy club sound. Their recent remix of C.A.R & Red Axes on Kill The DJ should count itself amongst one of the years best remixes.
https://soundcloud.com/il-est-vilaine
Coastal Haze, No Bad Days and Church are some of our favourite labels at the moment are our next guest Jake Hollick has a hand in them all, proving that he’s no slouch when it comes to picking out great sounds. Clearly his day job behind the counter at London's YAM Records stands him in good stead and his No Bad Days show on Radar Radio is one of the best out there.
https://soundcloud.com/hollick_nobaddays
An Italian in Berlin delivers a fresh selection of dubbed out, afro heavy sounds as José Manuel takes to the stage this week. With influences that take in as diverse sounds as tropical disco, Bollywood and Turkish music José has delivered exciting releases for Kinfolk, Tusk Wax and Kill The DJ. An album for Kenneth Bager's essential Music For Dreams imprint is imminent with remixes slated from Leo Mas and Mehmet Aslan. Now that's what we call a dream team...
https://soundcloud.com/josemanuel883
Phil Passera, the DJ and producer behind the Payfone output on Golf Channel has put together a timely summer selection this week. Phil tells us the mix is 100% vinyl and consists only of Records he found in flea markets around Barcelona this Spring, and all music is from between 1977 and 1984. It's quite a ride. Londoner's should check out Payfone at Peckham Paradise, Canavans Pool Club, Peckham this Saturday from midnight onwards.
https://soundcloud.com/payfone
A Mushrooms Project session is always a delight and it's great to welcome them to a long overdue Clandestino podcast. Making up for it with an extended 2 hour set; Marco and Giorgio lead us through snaking voodoo melodies, trippy downbeat balearica and low slung cosmic disco. Freaky, druggy, enchanting. Trust us, 'tis truly a thing of wonder.
https://soundcloud.com/mushrooms-project2
Los Angeles based DJ and producer Cooper Saver is a responsible for the Far Away party, mixtape series, and radio show on Dublab. Over the years, Cooper has brought unique and underrated talent to LA for his monthly all-night loft party - previous and regular guests include Floating Points, Young Marco, Tim Sweeney, Tornado Wallace, and many more. In addition to throwing his own parties, Cooper regularly DJs across the USA and Europe ranging from concert settings to warehouse raves. Apart from throwing events and releasing tapes, Cooper has been making music in recent years including remixes on DFA Records, and even started a label called Distant Works with his close friend and frequent collaborator Daniel T.
https://soundcloud.com/coopersaver
One of the things we love about doing the podcast series is unearthing great underground sounds from around the world and sharing music from artists and DJs that deserve to be heard, so it's great to put out our first session from Turkey as we welcome Istanbul's Ali Kuru to the series. Ali got in touch earlier this year and we've played his Leng releases on the radio and so now it's great to share his unique mix, full of Eastern promise.
https://soundcloud.com/ali-kuru
Hypnotic eastern sounds, P-Funk influences and heavenly Russian cosmica form this unique mix as we welcome Moscow's Simple Symmetry to the series. Brothers Sergey & Alexander Lipsky have quietly been turning out exquisite releases over the last couple of years on Glenview, Low Budget and more recently killer cuts on XXX and Cosmic Pint Glass. Get to know...
https://soundcloud.com/simple-symmetry
Seductive sounds direct from Leipzig this week, wonderfully crafted together by Jascha Hagen. Jascha forms part of the Laut & Luise collective, with killer releases also on Schoreraum Records and Gottwood. His 'Pan That Shit Out' release from last year is a big Clandestino track. Behold...
www.soundcloud.com/jaschahagen
FK Club's Marc Lapeyre & Laurent Pastor of Astrolab make up the kinematic project La Decadanse. This delightful mix contains two new fantastic edits; and the guys are currently working on a new EP which is almost finished. An EP for Days of Being Wild featuring a Vox Low remix is imminent and the La Decadance remix of The Populists 'Manif Pour Tous' is out now, also on Days Of Being Wild.
http://www.soundcloud.com/la-decadanse-1
Alongside cohorts Scott Fraser and Andy Blake, Joe Hart is behind two of London's most subversive parties in Body Hammer and World Unknown. Taking place in carefully selected venues; Body Hammer and WU attract a super loyal crowd with their throbbing electronic melting pot of jack trax and WBMX classics. Joe's mix is a glimpse into their enticing universe...
https://soundcloud.com/joe-hart-wu
Swiss trio Jack Pattern take a very welcome bow to the Clandestino podcasts series. Responsible for two of our most favourite releases last year on their own Lustpoderosa and fledgling XXX imprints; their sonic deep journey into space and soul knows no bounds. Trippy techno, cosmic house, analogue box jams and weirded out disco mutate and weave around each other, truly presenting whatever they feel in the moment.
https://soundcloud.com/jackpattern
Very pleased to welcome Brussels native Raphaël de Sauvage alias Cabaret Nocturne to the Clandestino series. His recent EP's on Join Our Club have all been essential, with previous output on Rotten City and Melómana of similar quality; no surprise since he cites New Order, Prince and Depeche Mode among his heaviest influences. His new EP 'Blood Walk' on Beachcoma is out this week; and his monthly K7 Nocturne podcasts are well worth seeking out
https://soundcloud.com/cabaretnocturne
We've been in discussion with Madrid's Teniente Castillo about hosting a mix for a while so we're delighted to finally present it and it's more than worth the wait. Teniente tells us the inspiration for the mix came from his early years discovering music, with a desire to incorporate sounds from back then with fresh, upfront and unreleased club cuts which he pulls off with great style here. Watch out for the next releases on his great Play Pal Music imprint, and his own unique 'Dancing Below 100BPM' mix series is well worth following.
https://soundcloud.com/tenientecastillo
Private Agenda mixes are always a joy and it is with great pleasure we present their Clandestino entry. Nick, Martin and Sean beautifully weave together elements of boogie, disco and classic house to form a contemporary balearic beat sound with live elements that was showcased with such style on their debut EP for International Feel earlier this year. A follow up EP is due next year with more exciting music planned on Catune, Wall Of Sound and Tusk Wax. Should you be in Berlin on January 9th head along to their next show at Sameheads to catch them live.
https://soundcloud.com/privateagenda
LA's Daniel T makes a welcome debut to the Clandestino series. As one half of Cosmic Kids Daniel has contributed music to Throne of Blood, Let's Play House and DFA Records and can boast remix work for Holy Ghost! and The Rapture. A solo EP / mini LP for Young Adults entitled 'Tetrachromat ' is out now; we don't need to tell you it's essential. Dan's DJ mixes are always a delight; full of colour and joyous melody. His selection for us is no different.
https://soundcloud.com/danieltmusic
Towards the end of the summer a new label appeared on our radar; it goes by the name of Sprechen and has been quick to pick up support from Ivan Smagghe, Pete Herbert and Jacques Renault. It's not hard to see why; their first EP boasted strong cuts from Damon Jee with killer remixes from Hardway Bros and Ill Est Villain. Their second EP drops in the new year from our good friend Chris Massey which promises some hefty collaborations. Keep 'em peeled. Their mix for us showcases sounds that will they tell us will shape the label. Enticing...
@sprechenmusic facebook.com/SprechenMusic
Marco Gallerani and Enzo Elia make up the sonically weird yet feel good DJ tag team Balearic Gabba Sound System. Marco's Hell Yeah Recordings is a firm favourite, putting out essential releases from Templehof, Gigi Masin, Mushrooms Project and others. Their own output comes in the form of a new EP on Golf Channel next month plus a remix for Steve Cobby on Secret Life Music.
https://soundcloud.com/balearic-gabba
Since 2011 Duke Slammer has released a highly collectable series of 7” vinyl and even a gold cassette championing a sound that's heavily laced with moog bass, wonky drums and wiggly worm synth lines with funk always firmly on the agenda. His current release 'Bangkok Skytrain' on the excellent Cosmic Pint Glass label is an ass-shaking box jam made purely for thick smoked dark rooms pierced by green lazers. Look out for follow ups coming out soon some of which are included included in the mix.
https://soundcloud.com/duke-slammer
Surprisingly we'd not yet showcased a mix from Heretic but all good things come to those who wait and suffice to say it does not disappoint. Heretic surfaced around two years ago with well received releases on Relish, Days Of Being Wild and Throne of Blood. His recent 'Pollux' single caused a splash with killer a remix from Lord Sabre himself, and forthcoming tracks on Tusk/Porn Wax and a really cool EP in collaboration with Buran on Beachcoma are well worth picking up
http://soundcloud.com/hereticuk
By far one of our favourite producer’s of 2015 has been A Vision Of Panorama. A string of mouthwatering EP’s for Aficianado, Music For Dreams and his own Mellophonia label, under which guise he’s put together this gorgeous mix, have become essential. His ‘Paradisica’ 12″ is out this week with a great Pete Herbert remix, and the next A Vision Of Panorama EP ‘Two Birds’ will follow on October 19th. Ready yourself for a journey of sunset soaked, late 80’s inspired house music. The perfect way to mark the end of summer. @a-vision-of-panorama @mellophonia www.facebook.com/AVisionOfPanorama
One quarter of San Francisco's queer DJ collective and party crew Honey Soundsystem, Jacob Sperber brings the energy this week with his Jackie House alter-ego. Thundering disco rhythms and slamming, retro house jams invoke images of sweat soaked dance floors with writhing bodies. This one takes no prisoners. Look out for Honey Soundsystem's new label featuring tracks from Jackie himself and Honey's other member Bezier; with 4 tracks of italo and space disco bangers.
www.soundcloud.com/jackie-house
Welcome one of Europe's brightest new talents to the Clandestino series. Poznan's Selvy belongs to a new breed of producers emerging from the so-called Polo House and Baltic Beat scene; a talented group of heroes turning out high quality, yet quirky underground dance music; often with exotic, tropical sensibilities and raw, dusty production values that are appearing on Poland's Transatlantyk and The Very Polish Cut Outs imprints. Selvy's 'Compass' EP is one of the highlights of the year; forthcoming remixes for Khidja on Emotional Especial and more killer tracks slated for TVPCO and Maciek Sienkiewicz's Father & Son Records & Tapes label should seal him as a name for the future
http://www.soundcloud.com/selvy
It's always nice when folks get in touch with us to share music and it's even better when the music turns out to be great, as is the case when SHMLSS sent us this mix. Bart van Manen & Michiel Lancee are the vinyl loving duo behind it; steadily plying their trade in Utrecht and Amsterdam, curating their own vision of underground, electronic music which has glorious shades of disco through to Detroit influences. Their mix is a heady journey though Afro, Balearica, retro soaked house numbers & strung out emotive tech cuts which seriously left us wanting more. Look out for their forthcoming new label XXX which promises a first release from Clandestino favourire Jack Pattern
https://soundcloud.com/shmlss
Meditative, transcendental sounds from The Hague as we welcome Sigward to the Clandestino series. Releasing on Beachcoma, Correspondant and his own Amateur Music imprint, support for Sigward's atmospheric palette has come from DJ Harvey, Ewan Pearson and Jennifer Cardini.
https://soundcloud.com/sigward
Tristan Fabes & Charlie Gehant make up Konkret Cutz; an Anglo-Franco Berlin based duo who have recently caught our ear with their highly polished remixes for Solomun and Anja Schneider. A relatively new production outfit, they have forthcoming releases planned with Clandestino faves LBL, Not An Animal & Voyeurhythm so well worth looking out for those
https://soundcloud.com/konkretcutz
Straight up raw gear this week as Perseus Traxx lays down a sonic assault of analogue box jams and Chicago jack-trax with a touch of soul. A prolific producer with a string of releases on Chiwax, Snuff Trax and MOS amongst others, his live shows incorporating his machines add an exciting dynamic to dance-floors the world over. Look out for recent EP's on Titanic City and Flight Recorder.
https://soundcloud.com/perseus-traxx
2 hours of upfront sounds; this month we have new music from Steve Cobby, Man Power, José Padilla, Moscoman, Jex Opolis, Gemini Bros, Skatebård, Pete Herbert & lots more plus our 'Classic Plastic' feature and a DJ mix
Leftfield sounds from Tel-Aviv via Berlin this week. Naduve & Katzele are part of 84% Creativity; an Isreali collective of artists, DJs and promoters. Together they have just released one of the EP's of the year on Rothmans with the 'Paolo Rossi EP'; the lead track ‘Miracles From Edrine’ can be heard here with it's creeping, atmospheric Arabic feel weaving it's way through a spacey, out there electronic selection.
https://soundcloud.com/naduve & https://soundcloud.com/katzele
A collective of DJs, promoters and producers Bad Passion are behind some of London's most discerning parties inviting an impressive array of guest DJ's not least Theo Parrish, KZA, Idjut Boys and Eric Duncan. Production wise Chris Stoker and Andy Bainbridge are respectively behind ESS O ESS and Machete Savant; responsible for some of our favourite records over the last couple of years. They also have a label on the way, 'Not An Animal' which if is anything like their parties and releases should definitely be one to check out
http://badpassionproject.com/
This month's show features new music from HNNY, Jose Padilla, Selvy, Chromatic Filters, Nuclear Family, Flash Atkins, Jack Pattern, Telephones, Jose Manuel, Gnork, Vince Watson, Slow Learner and more plus our regular feature 'Classic Plastic'.
People Get Real have been quietly making a name for themselves for sometime now with astute residencies in Leeds and their home town of Newcastle not to mention regular appearances across Europe. Their productions have appeared on Horn Wax, Blindetonation and their own Join Our Club imprint which has a steady output of quality releases, not least this month's Symmetry EP
https://soundcloud.com/people-get-real
Stepping forward for the next edition in the series is one of our favourite new producers Bird of Paradise; or to give him his Sunday name: Jo Howard. Emerging from the UK's North East electronic music scene Jo's solo project saw a quality debut EP on People Get Real's Join Our Club, bringing him to the attention of Man Power and Throne of Blood Records for a remix on the former's 'Trans' EP. A track on Jennifer Cardini's Correspondant label quickly followed with releases slated for LBL and Blindetonation later this year. One to watch
https://soundcloud.com/birdofparadisemusic
The 2nd edition of our monthly show on KMAH Radio featuring new music from Beyond The Wizards Sleeve, Palmbomen 2, Foster, I:Cube, Justin Strauss, Todd Terje, The Revenge, Esa, Mind Against and People Get Real plus our regular feature 'Classic Plastic'
http://kmah-radio.com/
An OOFT DJ mix is always a delight so it's with great pleasure we welcome Ali Herron to our podcast series this time around. Ali is responsible for turning out high quality house and modern disco cuts through his excellent FOTO imprint. His Sade rework is already one of our favourite tracks of the year and selling fast; the next FOTO release sees DJ Steef make his bow in May with the lead track 'Shaking' included here. Glasgow followers should most certainly head to the Berkeley Suite this Saturday April 18th where OOFT takes to the decks with the sublime and inimitable Tornado Wallace
https://soundcloud.com/aliooft
Jonah Considine, 19 year old DJ and Producer first started collecting records at the age of 7. He is the brains and programmer behind Contradisco, the well respected monthly club known to many, who have booked the likes of Erol Alkan, Gemini Bros, Ghost Culture, Morgan Hammer, Justin Robertson & Moullinex. Fascinated by all genres of music, sound and beats, Considine chooses to mix it all up, something evident and clear when you experience him DJ. Jonah is Nein Records up and coming boy wonder, he releases his debut single "Golden Flu" this month. Featuring remixes from DJs Pareja, Drvg Culture, Craig Bratley, and Cannibal Ink available from itunes and juno on Monday 13th April.
https://www.facebook.com/jonahconsidineneinrecords https://twitter.com/Jonah_Considine
https://soundcloud.com/neinrecords
Bucharest based producers/ remixers/ DJs, the Gemini Brothers describe 2014 as their "remix year". Tronik Youth, Shindu & Future Bones amongst others on the list of artists getting their trade mark, slo-mo, dirty arpeggiated dark disco mixes.
2015 is more about original tracks with releases already scheduled at least from May to September. We've got an EP on Duncan Grays Tici Taci imprint to look forward to in May, with remixes from Somerville & Wilson as well as a Tici Taci version. Then there's another EP in June on the fantastic Nein Records featuring remixes from In Flagranti, Daniel Kyo (Poker Flat), Lokier and Teniente Castillo. There's also stuff coming on new french label called Mange_Moi and Sheffield based Itchy Pig. Combined with more remixes still to drop, it's looking like we'll be hearing a lot more from Gemini Brothers this year.
If you'd like to catch them live they DJ at the Pre Party & the Nein Records Igloo @ Alfresco Festival in Blackpool - May 23rd & 24th. There's further UK dates in Newcastle & Birmingham in June. As well as gigs lined up Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Madrid or Cordoba.
@gemini-brothers
The first in a new monthly show on new digital station KMAH Radio. Includes an hour of new music from Moscoman, Marcus Marr, Daniel Kyo, Mugwump, Man Power, Ilija Rudman, Tomass Jackson, Mallorquin, the Hardway Bros remix of our 'Night Waves' track and lots more plus we speak to Man Power on the phone and close out the show with a new mix. Enjoy
Scotland has long been a hot bed for underground electronic music; they really know their stuff up there and plying their trade longer than most are respected DJs and promoters Steve Cass & Justin Wilson with their No Strings Attached parties. Now in their 20th year the list of guests appearing alongside them is endless and the longevity of NSA is down to them constantly pushing their sound and bringing back the artists they personally like to hear. Based in Galashiels, south of Edinburgh the duo use a small basement in their local football club with a capacity of only 120. Guests have included Andrew Weatherall, Slam, Ivan Smagghe and Justin Robertson and they have also hosted numerous parties in the Scottish capital including A Love From Outer Space. NSA never stick to one genre expect; anything from weird disco to techno and the odd classic thrown in with this fine mix for us.
www.soundcloud.com/nsaofficial
We've been pestering Craig for a mix ever since we started the podcast 3 years ago and we'd abandoned all hope of getting something from him so imagine our surprise when we awoke one morning to find this sitting pretty in our inbox. The cynical amongst us would say he's got a party to promote and you'd be right but hey, we'll take it. Craig's currently riding high on the success of his debut album on Tsuba 'Buy The Ticket Take The Ride' and his own Magic Feel stable is back after a short hiatus with a cracking new EP from Paresse & Markus Gibb which is a must buy. As for the aforementioned party, it's is taking place at Bar A Bar in Stoke Newington, London on 20th March with Craig himself and Clandestino favourites Paramida and Khidja. Should be brilliant, get along to it if your in London. Full details check here: https://www.facebook.com/events/877054012357669/ https://soundcloud.com/craig-bratley
Heavy afro-tinged sounds this week from Leeds-based leftfield party crew Cave Paintings. Taking us on a journey through psychedelic tribal disco that doesn't sound out of place in a steamy rain forest or on desert plains, their unique style has led them to curate the Dogon Village area at Festival No.6; where the thick tangled woods and trippy jungle sounds add to the ethereal atmosphere they create. We team up next Friday to bring ESP Institute's Young Marco over from Amsterdam for a debut show. Full details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/899650743399550 https://www.facebook.com/paintingscave
We caught Peza soundtracking a beautifully sunny Saturday afternoon last September at the fantastic Festival No.6 and ever since then he's been on our hit list for a mix. Of course, we were already well aware of his super-cool edits on Authodiscotheque and A&R. If you've not heard his Human League re-interpretation; you simply aint dancing in the right places. Look out for a forthcoming remix of Tronik Youth's 'Splinter of the Mind's Eye' on Nein, and his next single 'Mekon' on Peter Herbert's Maxi Discs. Scottish folk could do worse than head to the Reading Rooms in Dundee on March 27th where Peza plays with Dicky Trisco and ALFOS. His mix for us is a beauty; very much the sound of where underground dance music is at in 2015 as far as we're concerned. Lock yourself in, Peza is at the controls...
https://soundcloud.com/peza70
Completing his third instalment for us we welcome back George Thompson in his Black Merlin guise. George's mixes are always some of our most well received and this one should be no different. Quite unlike most other things you'll hear; which is of course our mission to bring you interesting sounds from way out there. Black Merlin will shortly be releasing an as of yet untitled album via the Indonesian record label, Island of the Gods. Which George recorded in Indonesia featuring Gamelan music and atmospheric recordings of his experiences there.
https://soundcloud.com/black-merlin
A nice change of pace this week as DJ Rocca steps forth to pull together an eclectic session for us. Expect, dub, afro-beat, disco and of course a dash of chug. Rocca is rather busy of late, this month see's a collaboration with Danielle Baldelli released on Nein Records, an EP for El Diablos, an edit on Paper's new Trash The Wax offshoot and a remix on Mexico based Rude Boy. Also look our a special 12' of his side project Crimea X paying homage to John Carpenter.
https://soundcloud.com/dj-rocca
Very pleased to welcome along Jennifer Cardini to Clandestino podcasts. As one of the most prominent figures in underground dance music, Jennifer's body of work has to date featured on some of the most seminal electronic labels of the last 15 years as a leading artists for Kompakt, Kill The DJ, Mobilee and of course her own Correspondant imprint. Her busy DJ schedule see's her expertly spin a wide range of cutting edge sounds with strong influences from Detroit to her home city of Cologne. Jennifer's mix is a sublime showcase featuring tracks from Matias Aguayo, Roman Fluegel, KZA, Legowelt, Soft Rocks, Prins Thomas, Rhythm Odyssey, Moscoman and more.
https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-cardini-1 http://www.jennifercardini.net/
Our good friend Neil from the institution that is El Diablos has sent us a great selection just in time for the party season. Neil has established El Diablos Social Club has one of Manchester's greatest nights alongside Electric Chair and even the Hacienda. El Diablos has now spawned two record labels; the edits focused 'Rack & Ruin' and 'EDSCR' with recent music from DJ Rocca, Craig Bratley and Ron Basejam. Look our for an EP from ourselves on EDSCR next year
@neildiablo
Rothmans is one of our 'go to' labels; guaranteed to always release music that fits in with the Clandestino ethos so we are pleased to have a mix for our series from them. We are assured the set contains mostly unreleased material with red hot cuts from Tusk Wax, Tim Fairplay and Brassica plus tracks from our EP that will be released on Rothmans next year
https://soundcloud.com/rothmans
Tronik Youth steps into the virtual Clandestino booth this week to lay down a searing electronic selection. Currently causing waves with his Nein Records imprint look out for releases in the coming months for Dark Strands, DJ Rocca and Danielle Baldelli. Tronik himself has a new track out now on Tici Taci with a new slab of wax coming next month on Rotten City with mixes from Red Axes and Richard Sen
https://soundcloud.com/neinrecords
Our first ever podcast from the US; San Francisco to be precise as the Beat Broker injects some much needed West Coast sunshine into a freezing November. With great releases and remixes on Bear Funk, Ene and Internasjonal already under his belt, Ryan has just delivered a stunning remix for our Crack in the Sky EP which is out Monday December 1st. Check it out here http://www.juno.co.uk/artists/Clandestino/
https://soundcloud.com/the-beat-broker
We've been aware of Tim & Nath for quite some time; the pair originally got together as students in our home city of Leeds and forged a strong residency at Wax:On. Since relocating to London Eskimo Twins reputation has blossomed with releases on Clouded Vision and Days Of Being Wild and a series of cool edits on their own 'Reworks' imprint. Look out for their forthcoming remix of Inigo Vontier. Thier mix for us contains new music from Craig Bratley, Heretic and our own track 'Night Waves'.
https://soundcloud.com/eskimotwins
Originally hailing from Tel Aviv and now residing in Berlin Moscoman has been responsible for producing slick, contemporary underground club cuts for Days Of Being Wild and Headman's Relish imprint as well remixing Bot'ox and People Get Real. A slew of super cool edits on I'm A Cliche have led him to an original EP on the label which is out now, well worth checking out here http://www.kompakt.fm/releases/dark_horse_ep
https://soundcloud.com/moscoman https://www.facebook.com/moscoman
Robot 84 has been appearing on our radar more and more over the last 12 month's. His tracks have been supported by DJ's as diverse as Greg Wilson, Erol Alkan, Bill Brewster, Tim Sweeney, Justin Robertson & Rub N Tug and it's not hard to see why. His tracks are sublimely produced and range from shimmering dubby disco, electro-tinged balearica and straight up acid trax. Originally hailing from Scotland and now based in London, Robot84 is the alter-ego of Scott Ferguson, regularly releasing on Pete Gooding's Secret Life imprint as well as recent EP's on ISM, Under No Illusion and a forthcoming release on Cottam's Ruff Draft label. One to watch for sure
https://soundcloud.com/robot84
We're back after the New Year and very pleased to welcome our first mix of the year from another one of Italy's Slow Motion crew, Franz Underwear. Now residing in Berlin and with recent releases on Tusk Wax, World Unknown and Clouded Vision, Franz is one of the busiest DJ's in Europe; his sets are a mix of obscure Italian dance, disco house, new wave, space beats, cosmic grooves, electro, acid and some hints of Detroit and Chicago. This mix is an exclusive live performance from the Same Heads party in Berlin where he played alongside Ivan Smagghe.
http://soundcloud.com/franz-underwear
South London DJ, Remixer and Producer Kid Who aka Louis Jacquet steps forth into our virtual DJ booth on this week's episode to lay down some tracks he loves but doesn't get the opportunity to play out. Expect new beat, proto-house, weird new wave and synth sounds. Louis has racked up solid releases on Mindless Boogie, Sccucci Manucci and Nang while running his own Bravura imprint. He has a track out this week on the excellent Rainbow Partners compilation and we should see a new EP out on Bravura early next month. Dim the lights, switch on the lasers...
http://soundcloud.com/kidwho
We have a rather special episode this week as we invite Jamie Blanco to put together a live set, consisting entirely of his own material. Jamie came to our attention through his retrospective, yet entirely modern sound on labels like Tusk Wax and London Housing Trust. His live set has taken him to perform recent shows at Renate in Berlin, and Bad Passion in London. Using Ableton with a controller, sending his tracks through an analogue space echo, loop station and Moog filter and playing live acid basslines on his 303, Jamie's aim is to retain a live feel throughout his sets. Our London followers should check him out playing alongside Andre Lodemann in Shoreditch on December 12th. Look out for new releases coming early next year on Cynic, Disco Bloodbath and again on London Housing Trust, some of which you can hear in the set.
http://soundcloud.com/jamieblanco
This episode is all about disco. And we don't mean half-assed nu-disco thrown together on a computer; we mean proper tops off, crackling' vinyl, basement sweatbox disco just like it should be. Bearded Lumberjack Marcel Vogel from rural Germany chops up soulful tunes as a profession and releases some of these on his Lumberjacks in Hell imprint. Others you'll only hear in his DJ sets. Many influences shine through when Marcel is behind the decks; the heat and energy of the Chicago Disco masters, the grittiness of the Detroit godfathers, the playfulness of Berlin's freestyle jocks and the soulful tradition of New York Garage. Let's chop some wax and heat the dance floor up…
http://soundcloud.com/marcelvogel
Days Of Being Wild is a label we've been keeping a keen eye on over the last 12 months or so. With their tagline of 'slightly deranged club music' it's hard not to be interested, and they have soon caught the ear of Ivan Smagghe, Andrew Weatherall, Chloe and Scott Fraser amongst others. We approached them to record a mix for us and they presented us with this fine live session recorded by label head Catalepsia (aka Jerome Bazzanella) at their monthly DOBW session at Willerhof in France. We're informed there are lots of forthcoming tracks from the label included. Strap in, lets get wild...
http://soundcloud.com/days_of_being_wild
Iranian born Reza Athar came to our attention with a series of exceptional playlists and mixes. Naturally, we thought it only right and proper to ask him to record something for us. And the result is quite special, a mix very much in keeping with the Clandestino ethos. Now residing in Nijmegen, Netherlands Reza promotes the Horizon party, inviting such calibre of guests as Trevor Jackson, Chloe and Jennifer Cardini.
soundcloud.com/rezaathar
Chris Duckenfield is one of the UK's much loved DJ's. A more versatile spinner you will struggle to find; there is no vibe he can't turn his hand to while rocking the spot and he remains relevant after more than 20 years at the front line of underground house music. Quite frankly, there is no further hyperbole needed this week. We are honoured to have him on board. Press play and turn up the volume.
http://www.chrisduckenfield.com
Black Merlin, or George Thompson to his Mum, first came to our attention with his outstanding Brunswick Drive 12" on Commander Weatherall's Bird Scarer label last year. Since then, we've kept a keen eye on his movements and his unique form of 80's inspired, cinematic and analogue heavy aesthetic has earned him further releases on the excellent World Unknown imprint and Mike Simonetti's New Jersey. Look out for an as yet untitled release on London's LN-CC. We are pleased to welcome him into the Clandestino fold.
soundcloud.com/black-merlin
We continue to shine a light on quality underground music in all four corners of the world and this week we land in Italy, where Fabrizio Mammarella serves up a mysterious, brooding mix of pitched down dance floor sounds. With a unique sound spanning disco, house & techno, Fabrizio has released on Steve Kotey's Hairy Claw and Bear Funk imprints and is part of the Slow Motion collective running parties since 2004 in his native Pescara. He also records as Clap Rules, responsible for quirky remixes on DFA, In Flagranti & Tiny Sticks. Turn down the lights...
http://soundcloud.com/mammarella
OK hands up, we have a bone fide cracker of a mix here. We first met Steve Lee on a raucous trip to Croatia a few year's back and we have been avid followers of his work as Project Club for some time. A stupidly talented producer, his output on labels such as Is It Balearic?, Need Want and Tusk Wax are nothing but essential. His Balearica night in London reads like a who's who from the underground left field disco scene attracting regular visits from Idjut Boys, Phil Mison, Johnny Nash, Coyote, Paul "Mudd" Murphy, Soft Rocks and more. He recently launched his new vinyl only label Above Machine, under which guise he presents this mix, now on it's fourth release with a corking EP from Almunia which is topping the more discerning charts everywhere you turn. Quite simply, another must check project from Mr Steve Lee.
http://soundcloud.com/abovemachine
We take our first visit to Scandinavia for this weeks episode as Tobias Lidström steps forward to produce a blend of some of the more interesting records in his bag. Tobias aka DJ Tooli is a stalwart of the Stockholm nightlife scene and plays regularly across Europe. He's co-owner of Local Talk Records, one of Sweden's most respected house music imprints and he is also part of the 24 Hours crew, once responsible for the sadly now defunct but excellent blog. Tobias' mix steps away from the dance floor and takes us on a trip, taking in dowtempo, cosmic oddities, oddball pop and balearica. A hazy late summer mix indeed
http://soundcloud.com/tooli
This month's podcast comes from Fernando Pulichino who kindly sent us a live mix from a recent set in his native Buenos Aires. We've been big fans of Fernando since he appeared in the early noughties as Silver City with long time collaborator Julian Sanza. The pair also formed the backbone of the seminal, now sadly defunct 2020 Soundsystem. But more recently, Fernando has been turning out some sublime disco drenched house cuts featuring his loose, super funky live bass for labels Bear Funk, Redux and Under the Shade. Earlier this year he dropped an LP on Bear Funk which is one of the albums of the year for us.
https://www.facebook.com/fernando.pulichino
This month we take over the reigns to present a 100% live vinyl mix to warm up for our set at this week's Electric Elephant festival over in Croatia. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it... You can still get tickets for the festival if you fancy a few days of sublime music on the Adriatic coast. And why wouldn't you? Check out www.electricelephant.co.uk for full details...
We head into double figures this month as our tenth podcast sees a delightful mix from Brighton's Kalidasa. Perfectly timed for the arrival of summer, this psychedelia inspired set of sun-kissed dubby disco and shimmering balearica is ideal for tuning in and dropping out by the beach, pool or indeed your back garden. In short, right up our strasse. Kalidasa have forthcoming releases on Tusk Wax, Craig Bratley's Magic Feet imprint and Solt Rock's Kinfolk label, we'd urge you to check them out. Sublime sounds from the South Coast
http://soundcloud.com/kalidasa
A mix from one of the Clandestino collective this week as Andy Pye takes a break from his acclaimed Balearic Social radio show to lay down some lights down low music for us. We're big fans of Andy's music here at Clandestino HQ. A proper vinyl enthusiast, you can always rely on him to pull out the right music at the right time. His weekly show on Purple Radio is essential listening, pulling in eclectic guest mixes from the likes of Seahawks, Hardway Bros & many others.
http://balearicsocialradio.blogspot.com/
Delighted to have our next podcast put together by a producer who's music we've quickly become major fans of over the last couple of years. Timothy Fairplay makes up the Scrutton St studio axis with Scott Fraser and a certain Andrew Weatherall, forming The Asphodells with the latter who have just released their debut album to critical acclaim on Weatherall's Rotters Golf Club label. Tim's mix contains lots of exclusive tracks you wont hear elsewhere for a while, including upcoming new productions from Tim himself and his alter-ego Antoine Rouge. Strap in, we are going for a ride...
Track ID's on request :)
Flash Atkins is a super hero who had his gravy days in the 80s saving the world with his ability to manipulate sound. Unfortunately he's fallen on hard times and can be spotted in the less salubrious parts of London, Manchester and West Yorkshire often stoned or drunk on borrowed money and time. To make ends meet he uses his special powers to remix and make deep disco music for Paper Recordings.
Ruf Dug in the house. Episode no.6 is hot shit, from somewhere in darkest Mancunia comes 60 minutes of vinyl only dance floor dynamite, with an extra special sprinkling of Ruf's own FX units, tape delays and dub sirens. Vinyl heads need to check his essential Ruf Kutz label and his rufkutz.net blog is worth a look for edit giveaways and banter, if nothing else...
It's Friday so that means we have a new podcast to take you into the weekend. Something a bit different for our next episode as we ask Tusk Wax to take a break from running his three labels to delve deep into his record crates and put us a bit of a party mix together. It's a louche selection of disco, boogie, Afro and funk; perfect to get your weekend started. Tusk will be playing at our next party which takes place on Bank Holiday Saturday 4th May. Full details coming soon...
Episode number 4 in the Clandestino podcast series comes to you from deepest West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge to be exact; an unlikely hot bed of deep electronic music we'll have you know.
Causa is the latest alter-ego of Joe Lucas. We've been fans of Joe's work since his outings in the early 2000's as 61 Players on classic labels like DiY and Fat City, but it's his latest output on Paperecordings and the excellent Tusk Wax as Causa with his sublime productions packed full of lush synth soundscapes and analogue textures that meant we had to ask him to compile a rare and exclusive mix for us.
Enjoy an hour and a half of leftfield, synth heavy deep house music as we hand the reigns over to Causa...
More info & track listing - www.clandestino.co.uk
1 - Brain Machine - Capricorn Rising - Titan's Halo 2 - Causa - Elias 3 - Posthuman - In Apophenia - Horn Wax 4 - Causa & Tusk - Confide - Disco Bloodbath 5 - Deep Space Orchestra - Jack Wants His Truck Back - Jack & Wang 6 - Causa - Crosswinds - Glenview Recs 7 - Unknown - Isolate - SP 8 - Unknown - Unknown - Seductive 9 - Brain Machine - Eternal Night - Titan's Halo 10 - Lostalle - Leaving 11 - Kyle Hall & Kero - Zug Island - Wild Oats Music 12 - Fiakun Team feat. P. Omeatxebarria - Around Your Neck - Fiakun 13 - Legowelt - On The Tigertrain - Clone
Exclusive alert. We are delighted to have secured a rare mix from one of our favourite producers of last year. Scott Fraser makes up the revered group of producers that is Andrew Weatherall, Sean Johnston, Timothy Fairplay and Daniel Avery that share the same underground bunker studio in East London, affectionately calling themselves 'The Axis'. Scott's 'Life Of Silence' 12" on Weatherall's Bird Scarer imprint in our opinion was the best thing committed to vinyl in 2012, and his releases on World Unknown and Astro Lab are straight up killer. Here Scott has put together a two hour live mix which he promises contains lots of exclusives from the bunker personnel.
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Part two of ALFOS Live at Clandestino, Leeds 16.11.12
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Episodes: 003 Scott Fraser 002 Laurent Pastor / Astro Lab 001 Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston
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Our second guest podcast comes live and direct from Paris in the form of Laurent Pastor who heads up one of our favourite imprints Astro Lab Recordings. It’s a label with an edge, heavy on electronics and atmosphere which is how we like it. Since its beginnings six years ago its showcased output from Timothy J Fairplay, Sean Johnston, Scott Fraser and Mugwump and this month sees the release of their ‘Treasure Hunting’ compilation featuring unreleased cuts from Toby Tobias, Daniel Avery, DJ KAOS, Raudive and many others. Laurent’s regular Astro Lab radio shows are essential listening so it was only natural we asked him to put together an exclusive mix for us. Enjoy
Part 1 of the A Love From Outer Space set recorded Live @ Clandestino.
If you'd like Part 2, it's available for download now over at our Facebook Page
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