This week’s top mixes include Powell’s first Melon Magic of 2016, insights into Happa’s new plans, Ge-ology digging deep for Beats in Space, and Optimo paying tribute to David Bowie.
The Soulful Grooves of Fred P. Following the release of his Dark Matter EP via Rex Club Music, New York native and contemporary deep house hero Fred P, also known as Black Jazz Consortium and the boss of Soul People Music, joins THUMP for their flagship mix series again, for a seamless hour of inviting, soulful grooves. Stream above.
Optimo Pays Tribute To David Bowie. Cofounder of club night Optimo (Espacio) at Glasgow’s Sub Club, JD Twitch, saddened by the passing of rock and pop legend David Bowie, offers an hour of Bowie tracks he’s played at discotheques over the years. Stream above.
Ge-ology Digs Deep For Beats in Space. Tim Sweeney invites DJ and producer Ge-ology, whose LP was released via Theo Parrish‘s label Sound Signature last year, to dig deep into his heavy vinyl collection for a full two-and-a-half hour Beats In Space takeover. Broadcast live from New York City. Stream above.
Insight Into Happa’s New Plans. Happa provides insight into plans for 2016, with his hour-long Truancy Volume. “There are some new bits in there from the lovely Chevel, Metrist, Bruce and more. I also wanted to showcase a few of my current favourites in the stranger corners of the dance music world, like M.E.S.H and Prostitutes. Then to round it off, I included a few bangers here and there.” Stream above.
Powell’s First ‘Melon Magic’ of 2016. “Pungent acid, fruity new beat and mouldy old bits that have gone a bit blue in the bowl” in Powell‘s first ‘Melon Magic’ radio show of the new year on NTS, featuring Not Waving, as well as unreleased music from artists on Powell‘s Diagonal Records, such as EVOL, Ancient Methods vs. Cindytalk, Elon Katz, and Containe. Stream and download above.