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Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Curates “Bedtime Mix” For BBC Radio 1

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Ahead of Radiohead’s return to the United States for headlining performances at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Osheaga and gigs at Madison Square Gardens in New York City and the Shrine in Los Angeles, the band’s frontman Thom Yorke has put together a beautiful Bedtime Mix for BBC Radio 1.

Shared on the British radio station yesterday, the 45-minute mix includes several gems such as Holden’s “Triangle Folds Inside Out,” William Winant’s “Trackings I,”Laurie Spiegel’s “The Unquestioned Answer,” Radiohead’s OK Computer b-side track “Melatonin,” and Yorke’s very own live rendition of “Bloom,” recorded during the Pathway to Paris last year.

“I spend a lot of time listening and writing music while half-asleep, music that evolves quietly and slowly like the weather, like nature. Machinery bending time—I love that shit. If you’re still awake by the end of it, I’ve done something wrong. Night night. Lights out.”

Listen to the mix here.

Minimal Effort Books Tiga, Pete Tong, Coyu and more for Los Angeles Halloween Mega-Party

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Minimal Effort Halloween 2015. Photo by Jamie Rosenberg

Minimal Effort Halloween 2015. Photo by Jamie Rosenberg

Los Angeles’ underground promoter Minimal Effort just unveiled its Halloween Phase I lineup and it’s chock-a-block full of talent.

After three years at the forefront of the city’s house and techno scene, Minimal Effort are moving their Halloween and New Year’s Eve one-day parties to a new location, the LA Center Studios. On October 29th, the 5,000 capacity venue will feature the elaborate decor and meticulous curation the Minimal Effort team has become well known for, all against the backdrop of Los Angeles’ downtown skyline.

This year’s spooky celebration will feature none other than BBC Radio 1 legend Pete Tong, Suara boss Coyu, Jonas Rathsman, Mark Farina, Dosem, Edu Imbernon, Thugfucker, Tensnake, Steve Bug, a DJ set by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs as well as live performances by Satory and Tiga, who will be debuting his new live show in LA on the night.

The complete Phase I lineup can be found below. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, July 21st at 12PM at minimaleffort.net. Is it too early to plan Halloween in July? We don’t think so when the curators and lineup are this good!

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Music Monday: Essential Mixes by The Chemical Brothers and Jackmaster b2b Armand van Helden

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The Chemical Brothers at Parklife Festival 2016. Photo courtesy of Parklife

The Chemical Brothers at Parklife Festival 2016. Photo courtesy of Parklife

Mondays may bring us back to the office, but also bring us quality music from the weekend’s action throughout the world.

This week’s Music Monday selection comes courtesy of this past Friday’s Essential Mix action. Featured on the esteemed BBC Radio 1 show hosted by Pete Tong were two live recordings from Manchester’s Parklife festival held earlier this month on June 11th and 12th.

The first hour is a no-holds-barred Chemical Brothers performance featuring hits such as “Chemical Beats” and “Swoon,” while the second part is a special b2b set by Jackmaster and Armand van Helden. This is the first Essential Mix by The Chemical Brothers since 1995, a twenty-one year wait.

Listen to the latest Essential Mix directly via the BBC Radio 1 Player, or via SoundCloud below.

 

Listen to Âme X Dixon Essential Mix – April 2nd, 2016

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In the early hours of this morning, BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong gave the Essential Mix reigns to the two biggest names of the Innervisions label.

We are of course talking about Âme and Dixon, two of the most influential names in the underground dance music scene of the past 10 years. While both have had the pleasure of gracing the Essential Mix decks in the past, this marks their first time as a duo act. This morning’s Essential Mix was also the first back-to-back appearance for 2016 by any artist.

Their unique sound shines throughout the 2 hour performance, with plenty of unreleased materials debuted alongside such stand-out tracks as “Synthfrilla” by Frak, “Insvept” by Dorisburg, “Ingoma” by Christian Vinci and “22 Degree Halo” by Stimming.

Without further ado, here is the complete two hour recording available for your listening pleasure through SoundCloud. Full track listing and additional streaming is also available through the BBC Radio Player.

 

Stream Stephan Bodzin’s Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1

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SB_2015_2Prolific German producer Stephan Bodzin has been an influential part in shaping the global techno scene since establishing his label Hertzblut in 2006. Now ten years later, BBC Radio 1 invites Stephan for the latest Essential Mix with the techno producer from Bremen. Read more

Feel the 90s Trance Nostalgia with Bicep’s After Hours Mix

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bicepbwSlowed down trance and makeshift sine waves dabble into this After Hours mix by the smashing duo Bicep for Pete Tong’s late night airing on BBC Radio 1. The mix features re-edited pitched down trance from the early 90s and a tracklist that includes some nostalgic names like Moby, Evolution, and Leftfield. Read more

Listen to Ben Klock’s much anticipated BBC Radio 1 Mix

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Fresh off his CRSSDFEST debut this past weekend in San Diego, Ben Klock delivers one hell of a mix for his first ever BBC Radio 1 showcase that best exemplifies his “Hypnotic Techno” sound. Named as one of our must see techno acts at ADE 2015, the exclusive two hour set is a must  on your playlist as the Klockwork label boss takes you from past, present, and future through the rhythm and sounds of timeless techno beats.

Ben Klock – Essential Mix – 10-Oct-2015 by Techno/Tech Liv3 Sounds on Mixcloud

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Sven Vath 2015 Essential Mix

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“When I was asked to do this Essential Mix I thought it might be something special to compile a selection of tracks from my label Cocoon Recordings. You’ll hear old stuff, current releases and some unreleased music which will be out soon.” – Sven Vath

Essential mixes for BBC are a milestone achievement in this industry, and are treated with the upmost respect. This past Fourth of July weekend, Sven Vath took to the BBC Radio 1 airwaves to deliver an essential mix encompassing the vast catalog of his label, Cocoon Recordings.

For the Cocoon edition of his Essential Mix, Papa Sven broke out tracks from artists such as Sascha Dive, Uner, Luca Ballerini, Daniel Stefanik, and even Boys Noize. The two hour essential mix is a complete testament to both Sven Vath and his beloved Cocoon Recordings, and needless to say is a musical journey that is well worth your complete and undivided attention. Techno and house at it’s absolute finest from one of the legends.

Various uploads of Sven Vath’s Essential Mix have started to surface, and can also be heard directly on the BBC Website until early August.

Sven Vath Essential Mix Tracklist

Minilouge – Atoms with Curiosity That Looks At Itself And Wonder Why It Wonders
Guido Schneider & AndrĂ© Galluzzi – Mario
Uner – Monamen
Dana Ruh – If You Don’t Know a Name
Sascha Dive – Werewolf
Traumer – Kiraf
Boys Noize – Adonis
Ilario Alicante – Thera (Steve Rachmad Remix)
Markus Suckut & Heil – Souls
Tom Demac – Axel Foley
Phil Kieran – Wasps Under My Toyboat (Planetary Assault System Remix)
Alex Bau – On Synth
Daniel Stefanik – Acid Track
Dast – Paranormal Effect
Alan Fitzpatrick – Truant
Gregor Tresher – About a Good Place
Sven Vath – Ritual of Life (Adam Port 108 Mix)
Luca Ballerini – Impressions of a Dawn (Alba in 4/4)
Tim Green – Eclipse

Heidi BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

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After an intense summer of gigging and touring, DJ Heidi will be returning to the UK for some amazing gigs. She is responsible for the legendary Jackathon parties and is truly a legend in the scene. She was asked to do an Essential Mix this month, in which she covered enormous stylistic ground. Her mixing is on point and her song selection displays here versatility, yet she manages to make the mix very cohesive and recognizable as hers.

Click here for a list of her upcoming gigs 

Give it a listen on Mixcloud, hosted by Core News Uploads

Heidi – BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix 2014-09-20 by Core News Uploads on Mixcloud

 

 

Ten Walls BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

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Ten Walls (Aka Mario Basanov) making his LA debut at Los Globos

Ten Walls (Aka Mario Basanov) making his LA debut at Los Globos

From humble beginnings, Lithuanian born Ten Walls (A.K.A Mario Basanov) has started to make an impact in the international dance community. His iconic track “Gotham” released on Innervisions created a foundation and got him recognition in a sea of major artists. Now, Ten Walls has continued his success landing himself worldwide gigs at esteemed parties such as Cocoon at Amnesia, Warehouse Project in London, Output in New York, and many more.

He recently released his Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1, a milestone achievement and dream for many artists, and as expected he holds nothing back. The mix is a journey through analog depths and listening to it feels as if one is listening to his journey as an artist. After hosting him for his LA debut and seeing him in action, it’s no surprise as to why Ten Walls is where he is today. Whether you’re a long time fan or just hearing about him, this mix is the perfect insight into his sound and is sure to keep you satisfied. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Ten Walls 2014 BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.