FMB MIXTAPE 84 | PHILOU LOUZOLO

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Feel My Bicep

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FMB MIXTAPE 84 | PHILOU LOUZOLO

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A few months back we played at the excellent Modular Festival in Rotterdam.  Philou Louzolo was on warm up, we knew none of the tracks but loved them all and immediately got in touch asking for him to contribute to our podcast series. We can’t wait to see how he develops as an artist and look forward to hear more of his productions. Get to know!

“I’ve been touring and traveling a lot, so I’m actually looking forward to recover and make music again. I started this career three years ago, everything went so fast and this was my first hectic festival season, so it was a bit overwhelming to be honest. I’m looking forward to next year, but I will be more selective about my gigs and stop saying yes to everyone.  

At a friend’s place with mostly CDJ’s and a few records and a weird, old two channeled mixer (don’t even remember it’s name). 

I prepared a very diverse playlist first, but I started free-styling halfway, this is something that a lot during my sets.

I rarely talk about genres, all music I play has something indescribable in common.”

Up next…

“Trying to get some old productions out (the last track in this mix is one of them.) And create new stuff and also prepare for next year. I will also try to be more active on speaking out against the lack of cultural diversity and cultural appropriation in our industry, whatever the consequences might be for my career, if the scene can’t handle controversial topics, the scene is not for me. I feel blessed to be in a position where I can travel so freely and share special moments with people all over the world, but from my point of view, a lot needs to change in order for me to enjoy my work to the fullest and be able to reach my full potential as an artist.”

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FMB MIXTAPE 83 | BIG STRICK

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Feel My Bicep

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FMB MIXTAPE 83 | BIG STRICK

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This week, we welcome Big Strick to the mixtape series bringing his sweet soulful sounds to the table!

“Working on a slate of projects due to drop later this year. Have been working with my son and Reckless Ron on some new stuff that’s sure to be fire!

Vinyl at the 7 days Studio.

There was no real formula, just played some records I was digging on.”

Up next…

“October tour in Japan, which I’m really looking forward to!”

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FMB MIXTAPE 82 | LORD OF THE ISLES

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Feel My Bicep

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FMB MIXTAPE 82 | LORD OF THE ISLES

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“I’m just back from holiday. Been quite busy with gigs and remixes lately so was nice to spend some time with the family.

The mix was recorded in my studio in one take. Using 1210s and CDJs

I didn’t really have a set idea. I’d just returned from the Isle of Eigg where I played at this amazing small festival called the Howlin Fling. I was still on a high from that gig when I did this mix.”

Up next…

“This weekend I have a rare hometown gig (alongside the BICEP boys), then Ibiza next Tuesday to play at Pacha.

Studio wise, I have the next 3 EPs ready and mastered for my DFSANT series and I’m now currently working away on my next album, which will be finished towards the end of the year. I’m also working on another project with Firecracker Recordings and the Scottish Forestry Commission. It’s a follow up to 2015’s Mac-Talla Nan Creag album.”

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FMB MIXTAPE 81| JOHANNES ALBERT

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Feel My Bicep

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This week it’s Johannes Albert taking the reins. The Berlin-based all-rounder and owner of Frank Music bring us just over an hour of complete variety. From disco to techno, we hope you enjoy this mix…

FMB MIXTAPE 81 | JOHANNES ALBERT

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“Well, I’ve been travelling a lot. Italy, the UK and Japan were my highlights. More holidays than work so I got lucky. Playing music for people I would never ever dare to call ‘work’ anyways. Besides I set up my new studio above Renate club here in Berlin. Maybe this was a bit of work then? Building absorbers, renovating and stuff to make the room sound good, you know. So I’m looking forward to next winter season where I should be spending a lot time inside by then. Wait, no heating installed yet. Damn.


The mix was recorded at my Neukölln apartment. I was using the Standard setup: My beloved 10 year old Rane Empath Rotary Mixer, a bunch of CDJs as well as the classic Technics 1210. Another amp from the 80s and one day I got some older Canton speakers. Music all went into the tascam recorder. So that is that.


The idea of a dj mix, that is still a tough one. After thinking about it for months (or seconds for that matter) I just told myself ‘it’s basically one hour of dance music’ … right? So I went through my digital and analog shelves and went for a selection of music I like to play and (rarely but it happens) dance to these days. A lot of upcoming stuff I made myself plus some soon-to-be-released music and some arpy trance classic back from 1993 as a bonus. So yeah a bit of everything, including sloppy mixes. I tried hard not to get you bored. Maybe we should call this mix ‘The Idea Of A Trance Part 7’?”
 
Up next…

“What comes after travelling? Right on, travelling. After some more vacational days I’ll have the honour to play some shows around including Amsterdam and finally Robert Johnson, which is my definition of a club ever since. And god. I love to DJ. The motivation gets better each and every year. No kidding. On the producer side of things I have 2 more EPs coming your way early fall. Both on my own labels ‘Frank Music’ and ‘Fine’. One of them is called “Giovanni Frizzante” and it does what it says on the tin. Italo time. Before you ask – yeah you will actually hear it in the mix. Also a bit proud that Mr. Prins Thomas provided another Diskomiks for us.”

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FMB MIXTAPE 80 | DJ DEECE

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Feel My Bicep

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FMB MIXTAPE 80 | DJ DEECE

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This week we welcome Dublin-based DJ Deece. He has been hailed on the emerald isle, having played weekly for the past 7 years. Podcast number 80 consists of nothing but feel good vibes and is definitely one for the summer! As usual, we caught up with him to see what’s been happening…

“I’ve been as busy as I’ve ever been. Every year I keep thinking to myself that things are gonna slow down, but I keep getting busier. It’s the best complaint to have I suppose! I’ve just done my first Boiler Room, at AVA in Belfast, so that was pretty amazing. Other than that, I’ve just been doing some festival bits. Got to play straight after Villalobos at Life Festival a few weeks ago, which was a little bit nuts, but these are the things I work hard to be able to do! I’ve also been trying hard to work on trying to make my own music. I’ve been sharing a studio space in Dublin with Krystal Klear, so that’s helped me a lot. I’ll get there!

I recorded the mix using 2 x Technics 1210, 2 x Pioneer CDJ2000-nexus, and a Allen & Heath Xone: 43 mixer. I also used a little Boss RV-6 reverb pedal. It was recorded in the aforementioned studio I share with Krystal Klear in Dublin City.

When I make a mix, I try to find that line between giving people something they can listen to at home/in their car/on the bus etc and also showing off what kind of music I’m playing in the club at the moment. I feel like I’ve captured that fairly well with this mix. I originally had a totally different trackless done out, but it was quite similar to the set I played at Boiler Room, so I changed it up as this kinda thing gives me a chance to show people a different side to my DJing.”

Up next…

“This weekend I’ve got a 5 hour set in one of my favourite clubs in Ireland, Pygmalion. As for the rest of the summer – I’ll be making my London debut at Brixton Rooftop with Theo Kottis on July 15th, and I’ve got a few more exciting festival bits that I can’t quite speak about just yet. I’ve also just confirmed my biggest ever show for NYE, so keep your eyes peeled for that announcement later in the year!”

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