FMB MIXTAPE 59 | BOBBY PLEASURE

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Feel My Bicep

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This week’s FMB mixtape comes from Bobby Pleasure, he’s part of the 2020 Vision crew. We asked him what he’s been up to and a what is the idea behind his mix:

“Pondering the meaning of life.

The mix was recorded In a small cabin on the coast of the Isle of Skye, with nothing but the smell of the sweet Scottish seaway penetrating my nostrils.

It includes a few tracks that I don’t mind, that I played once or twice this summer, in an order that makes absolutely no sense at all.”

Up next…

“Making love to my beautiful woman.”

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FMB MIXTAPE 58 | RON BLANCO

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Feel My Bicep

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For this week’s FMB mixtape we’ve recruited Dublin born, Berlin based Ron Blanco. He’s recently released his debut EP on Rhythm Nation with a Mall Grab remix. We had a chat with him to hear more about what he’s been up to:

“Somewhat recently I moved to Berlin. It’s been about a year and a half now but still feels like I’m getting used to the place. Other than that, I’ve just been keeping my head down in a musical sense and mostly drinking too much on the weekends. 

The mix was recorded in my apartment after a long day in work. To record it I used my roommate’s Pioneer controller for the first time because most of my gear and records are still in Ireland. I was actually pleasantly surprised by how nice it is to use, it felt surprisingly close to CDJs. 

When I went to record this mix I mainly wanted to showcase some tracks that I’ve been really into at the moment. After that it just became a process of figuring out how I wanted to structure and present them. It came together much quicker than I thought it would, which was nice as mixes normally stress me out. I always end up “considering” them far too much if you get what I mean? I also decided that, with it being an hour long, I wanted to focus on club tracks which obviously helped confine me. 

Currently I’m working on a project with TRP, a producer from Heilbronn. It’s wicked working with David, we click really well musically and both of us seem to prefer each other’s music, which helps. Two of the tracks we’ve done are actually in this mix. And then obviously I’m still working away on solo tracks as always too.”

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FMB MIXTAPE 57 | OR:LA

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Feel My Bicep

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Delighted to have our friend Orlagh providing this week’s FMB mixtape.  She’s part of the AVA festival family and she will also be with us at this year’s FMB Warehouse Project residency in December!  As usual we had a chat with her to hear what she’s been up to:

“Aside from moving flat and living upside down for a month, I’ve been working towards my next party (Meine Nacht) in Liverpool on the 1st of October, where we have Florian Kupfer and Deejay Astral coming down to play. I have also been busy working on my new label ‘Im Tanz’, alongside the other co-founder of Meine Nacht; it’s due to launch in early 2017.

The mix was recorded on a pretty basic set up; two Pioneer CDJ’s, two Technics 1210 turntables and a Pioneer mixer, nothing too fancy.

I think (and hope) this mix gets across my love for breaks. I spend a lot of time looking for music and new records, so for an hour-long mix I want to get that across as best as possible. When it comes to recording mixes, I always try to incorporate more than one genre, and to only use tunes that I feel really passionate about –  not just throw in any track to fill a gap here or there.”

Up next…

“My main focus for the coming months is to build on my own label and spend lots of time in the studio working on new music. I also have an EP coming out in November which I’m really looking forward to sharing (listen out for one of my forthcoming tracks near the end of the mix). After making tunes for around four years and not putting anything out on a label, it feels great to know that I’ll be able to let others hear what i’ve been making. On the gig front, i’m looking forward to playing in Bristol, Sheffield, Belfast and of course at The Warehouse Project for the FMB night in December! “

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FMB MIXTAPE 56 | AVE ASTRA

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Feel My Bicep

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Delivering this week’s FMB mixtape we have Ave Astra. He’s part of Istanbul label Roit Recordings, check out their stuff! As usual we have caught up with him to hear what he’s been up to:

“I have been working on my label lately while also digging up pieces of old Turkish music, choosing ones I like to edit/remix to play on my live sets.  

I recorded the mix on Ableton on holiday at some Mediterranean city, definitely inspired by the Mediterranean vibes.

The idea behind the mix was to compile bootlegs from different musical scenes in the world. However the emphasis was definitely on my Turkish edits, trying to introduce some old yet fresh Turkish music to you hopefully.”

Up next…

“We have a new release with my label Roit Recordings, after this one we have another release up on our sleeves this year. I’m also live DJing whenever I can. You can follow me and my label Roit on Soundcloud for all new things to come.”

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FMB PODCAST 55 | ANDY HART

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Feel My Bicep

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This mixtape contribution comes from none other than Voyage records boss man Andy Hart. We hit him up to find out whats been going on and future plans.

“Summer is nearly over, so I am getting ready to head back to Australia before winter shows its face here. Aside from this, we’ve just finished our first Wax’o Paradiso tour in Europe (notable shows in Berlin with Volcov, London with Bradley Zero and Gent with San Soda) and now we’re planning some parties back in Melbourne and a few others cities in Aus. Personally, I’ve been working on a follow up EP for Voyage, hopefully to come out at the end of the year and getting things ready for Youandewan’s Luna Via release, which is out next week.

With regards to the podcast I’ve just set up Traktor scratch in my apartment for testing the various digital bits that come my way. This was the first mix using that set up, a combination of records and digital stuff. I had a few records in mind for the mix, mainly the newer stuff, but ultimately the sun was out and i was just mixing records at home.

 

I guess the mix is a reflection of the summer that’s finally arrived in Berlin, but also a collection of new records (and some discogs bits) that i wanted to put into a mix. A few choice cuts in there would be one from Francis Inferno Orchestra’s next EP, Urulu’s Keplar Sound District project, Valentino Mora’s new IDO thing and some classics from The Persuader, Tim Harper, Delsin and more, more, more.
This weekend i’m playing with Jovonn on Friday night and warming up for Mood II Swing on Saturday at ZeeZout. Two incredibly important inspirations, so i’m very much looking forward to it, albeit frantically preparing all week. After that, there are some last shows in Europe before a quick tour of Asia and then back to Australia for the summer.”


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