FMB MIXTAPE 267 | CONOR SCHMTZ

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 267 | CONOR SCHMTZ

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Belfast based DJ Conor Schmtz got his first major break securing a residency at Shine events at QUBSU in 2011 as one half of duo Schmutz, where he developed a reputation for his energetic style of diverse DJing. Schmutz originally began as an intimate club night, inviting DJs like Midland, Brawther, Krystal Klear, Hunee and John Talabot to small venues across the city. After releases on labels like Omnidisc, 4 Lux, Dirt Crew, ME ME ME it wasn’t long before Schmutz were appearing at clubs all around the UK and Europe.

Conor himself is currently resident at Ulster Sports Club where he appears monthly for a 5 + hour set covering multiple styles and sounds. Conor proudly holds a significant place at the forefront of cutting-edge electronic music culture and left of centre parties in Ireland, something he has done for over 15 years.

Let’s catch up…

I’ve been busy DJ’ing around Ireland and running my own ‘Invites’ parties – a series of nights where I invite artists that I look up to or who have inspired me. So far I’ve had Rolando, Radio Slave and ND Baumecker come play with me alongside some local selectors that I admire. Before this I was involved in running monthly club nights at USC, bringing international guests to a ridiculously intimate space. I’ve also been doing  pop up events in underused venues around Belfast with TNI (Timmy Stewart and Jordan Nocturne). Most recently I’ve started a collaboration Marion Hawkes which we have both really been enjoying and our ‘After Hours’ parties have been growing nicely. We’ve invited Jaye Ward, Prosumer and Apiento to join us in the last 6 months alone.

This mix was recorded in a small studio in Banana Block in East Belfast called ‘Spinners Mill’. It was done on 2 x cdjs + 2 x Technics whilst nursing a crippling hangover. I often find it hard to decide on records to include in pre-recorded mixes so this one is pure spur of the moment.

When I set out to do this I intended on doing a long mix with a slower build up (which I usually enjoy more), however when I pressed record I thought f*ck it, ‘straight to the point’ vibe – I feel this hour mix is a good reflection of my taste and style. I tried to include a good mixture of old and new records on this, also showing love to Belfast labels and producers.

Next Up…

Next up for me I’ll be appearing at Hang Dai In Dublin on Friday 22nd August, In September we have our ‘After Hours 5’ with Sound Metaphors, I’ll be joining up with Black Bones for their album launch and myself and Marion will also be doing a warm up for ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and HODGE at Shine which will be interesting. Towards the end of the year we have series of parties planned in some very special abandoned spaces, including a collaboration with two of my favourite local DJs – ‘Call and Response’ – which I’m especially excited about (get to know them). I’ll also have my yearly collab with Never Never, so a pretty busy few months ahead.

In 2026, I’ll be releasing an edit pack of old American house records that I felt needed resurrected, I’ll also be putting out some original material with remixes from a few personal heroes of mine.

Tracklist

  1. Infinite Image – Space Dimension Controller
  2. Yakuza – (David Holmes Mix) – Warmduscher
  3. I Got Hope – Timmy Stewart & Neville Watson
  4. Evolved – Soul Capsule
  5. Oh So Good – Bushwacka
  6. Wonderline – Like A Tim
  7. Neko Ramen Boys – Lauer
  8. Pista Y Escenario -Capes Ft Arivi
  9. 6 Underground (Nush Mix) – Sneaker Pimps
  10. Crackdown – Carl Craig (Psyche)
  11. Sunshine – Schatrax
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FMB MIXTAPE 266 | LORA S

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 266 | LORA S

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Hackney born and based, Lora S is a refreshing addition to the electronic music scene. She runs the club night Floorjam, a space that celebrates underrepresented talent in electronic music. Taking influence from Chicago and Detroit, her sets embrace house, acid, breaks, techno and the versatile fringes of wider electronic music, with big influences from R&B melodies, Hip Hop flair and African percussion. She primes any dancefloor she graces with the distinct pacing of her sets, eclectic selections, often with a curveball or two added in to her somewhat chaotic yet dexterous traversing of sounds.

Let’s catch up…

I’m currently recovering from post-holiday blues after a recent trip to Marseille… Summer is in full swing so I’ve been balancing working my day job alongside DJing out and about in London. I filled in for blissy e on Voices Radio last month and have played some fun parties across London over the last couple of months including at Venue MOT with Shortlist, Sugar Rush with Tommy Gold and my own club series, Floorjam, at The Carpet Shop back in May. 

This mix was recorded in one take, on a cloudy afternoon in London with an pioneer xdj set up. I wanted to put together a mix that was high energy and featured tracks new and old that I’ve been enjoying playing out of late. There are some real gems included and it’s definitely a mix made for dancing!

Up Next…

I’m playing a couple of gigs I’m really looking forward to including NT’s Loft with Mike Dunn and Colour Factory’s 4th birthday this month. Aside from DJing, I’ve been working on production so I’m looking forward to slowing down and spending more time on that side of things. There are also some forthcoming releases via Floorjam from talent we really believe in that I’m excited to share in soon!

Tracklist:

  1. Mr G – Transient
  2. Serenda – Angry Sol
  3. Decius – Bread & Butter ft Lias Saoudi (Dub)
  4. Lady Monix – Track 39 (Dub)
  5. DreamrDreamr – Crushin’ My Movements
  6. LOVEFOXY – Freakfest
  7. Sally C & Eliza Rose – DR Pleasure (BASHKKA Remix)
  8. Mr Barth – No taboos
  9. swoose – Sly Toot
  10. Dam Swindle – Call of the Wild feat. Jungle by Night
  11. Urulu – Flight Pattern
  12. Make A Dance – Young Man
  13. dj honesty – moss
  14. Floorplan – Like Dat
  15. K-Lone – Drumz (Leod Edit)
  16. Jennifer Loveless – Pleasure (tINI Booty Remix)
  17. Eden Burns – Trick
  18. Elisa Elisa – Lift Me Up
  19. Slum Science – Mezmerized
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FMB MIXTAPE 265 | VAN WILKINS

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 265 | VAN WILKINS

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On this weeks Feel My Bicep mixtape, we welcome Van Wilkins. Van Wilkins is a 24-year-old DJ and producer from the South of England, known for weaving together Breakbeat, House, Dub, Electro, Techno, and everything in between. Tapping into the resurgence of UK Garage and Breaks, Van’s built a steady following with his instinctive selections and rhythm-led style. He’s played sets at Drumsheds, Keep Hush, and toured with Interplanetary Criminal, with a BBC Dancefloor Moment shout adding to the momentum. Outside the booth, he’s explored more experimental ground too — including an interactive music installation that handed creative control over to the audience.

Let’s catch up…

I’ve been getting premasters in for releases this summer, which means spending far too long on snare drums that are chipping away at my sanity — even though i keep reminding myself that no one can hear the difference between the couple decibel adjustments.

I also recently joined Demand Artists booking agency, which I’m super excited about. I’ve also been working on a score for a climbing documentary that should be released soon — had a tonne of fun deconstructing my music into pretty drones. Logic has a brilliant function where I can drag video into my project, so I can produce live on the spot whilst watching the video.

This mix was recorded from my studio at home on my trusty Pioneer XDJ RX3’s with a green tea in hand. It’s made up entirely of unreleased original productions by me. I’ve always found myself switching between making club-focused tracks and more emotive, melodic stuff, and this mix brings both sides together in one place.

A lot of it came together while I was sat in various cafés in Bali on rainy afternoons — Headphones in, trying my best not to stare as soaked customers came in, ringing out their ponchos and drip-drying before finding a seat. That atmosphere definitely fed into the mood of some of the tracks in the first half. 

Up Next…

I’ve got a release coming in August with Nervous Records, which I’m really looking forward to. There’s also a track landing soon with Outhouse Sounds on the 2nd of August— my first proper go at a techno release. And as mentioned, I’ve been working on the score for a climbing documentary, which pairs my music with some really beautiful scenery. Sat on tonnes of unreleased music so hopefully lots more releases soon!

Thank you for inviting me. Big supporter of the show, so it has been an honour guesting for it.

Tracklist:

  1. By me – Van Wilkins 
  2. Project Change – Van Wilkins 
  3. Rock Garden – Van Wilkins 
  4. Focus – Van Wilkins 
  5. Your face – Van Wilkins 
  6. Blushing – Van Wilkins 
  7. Stay Here – Van Wilkins 
  8. Keeping you close – Van Wilkins 
  9. Modular Tool – Van Wilkins 
  10. Tokächi – Van Wilkins & Mattik
  11. You – Van Wilkins & Oldboy 
  12. Untitled – Van Wilkins 
  13. Surface siren – Van Wilkins 
  14. Breath – Van Wilkins (Nervous Records) 
  15. Compute – Van Wilkins 
  16. Fix – Van Wilkins & ???
  17. Percussive mannerisms – Van Wilkins 
  18. Front Left – Van Wilkins 
  19. Shinaño – Van Wilkins & Mattik 
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FMB MIXTAPE 264 | HAMMER

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 264 | HAMMER

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This week we welcome Belfast-born producer, DJ, and label curator Hammer. He is the visionary behind two influential labels, Remmah and Italo Hiits, both of which showcase his distinctive sound while spotlighting rising talent. Remmah, now on its 20th release, has launched the careers of artists like Anna Gram, Kilimanjaro, and Stevie Cox, cementing its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge music. Hammer’s 2024 collaboration with Bicep on their Chroma label earned widespread airplay on BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, while releases with He.She.They Records and a vinyl-only EP on Skylax Records highlights his versatile production skills.

Let’s catch up…

Summer is in full swing and I’ve just released my latest single, ‘U Didn’t Know’ on my label Remmah. It features vocals from Lili Chan and it’s the 20th release on the label, and all in all I’m extremely happy about that!

The mix was recorded at Sub Club earlier this year, it was an all night 5-hour set and an absolutely amazing night.

This is the last hour of the five hour set I played, the idea at the time was just feed of the crowd and go with the flow. There’s nothing better than letting loose after building a music journey for the last four or five hours to a sweaty club with a beautiful sound system.

Next up…

I’ve track coming out on Sri Lankan label Tropical Wax its a vinyl only Various Artists, as well as music coming on Semi Delicious and Nein Records.

I’m off to Beat Herder festival soon. Then I’ve two day parties at SWG3 in my hometown Glasgow and Gonzo’s Two Room in Norwich. I’m playing Burning Man in August too, which will be a first.

I’m also working on a new community studio at SWG3 in Glasgow which will be a really big and exciting project coming at the end of the year.

Tracklist

  1. The Trip & Papa Nugs – Fearsome
  2. Ashee – Poison
  3. Gat Decor – Passion (Naked Mix)
  4. Kilig – Air In The Dark (Bobbi Remix)
  5. Bawrut – La Notte (Hammer Remix)
  6. Special Request – Erotic Story (Vanny Granata Bootleg)
  7. Abdul Raeva – Laser Boot Funk
  8. Abdul Raeva – Phantasya
  9. Demi Requísimo – Sidewinder
  10. Force Mass Motion & Friskee – Vapour Trails
  11. ZNKY – Down The Rabbit Hole
  12. Florence House Authority – I Believe
  13. Evelyn “Champagne” King – Shame (TÄLOR EDIT)
  14. Jex Polis – Music (Piano Mix)
  15. Boris & Denham Audio – Make Me (AK Sports Dreams Of The Club Mix)
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FMB MIXTAPE 263 | ZURI

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Feel My Bicep

 

FMB MIXTAPE 263 | ZURI

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This week on the FMB mixtape we welcome Zuri. Hailing from San Sebastian but now based in Manchester, Zuri brings a distinctive, genre-defying approach to mixing. A resident at Amber’s Club and Crop Radio, with regular appearances at Soup, Warehouse Project, and standout shows alongside Joy Orbison, Overmono and Or:la, Zuri continues to carve her very own path. Let’s catch up.

It’s been an exciting few months! I did my first guest show at NTS for Martha’s show last month. I listen to NTS all day and every day so I was very starstruck to be there. Earlier this month, I did my French debut at a gorgeous festival in the woods just outside of Paris called Orange Crush. Everyone should go next year, it’s such a cute festival! I have also just got back from Gottwood where I played at the no_one takeover which was such big fun.

The mix was recorded at Amber’s, which is my spiritual home. I wanted to try a three deck mix so I am very glad they let me sneak in. Thank you Hutch :)

The idea behind the mixtape was to treat dubby and percussive sounds as a kind of palette rather than anchoring myself to a specific genre. I’ve always had quite an eclectic taste, and my sets have naturally reflected that. After having been quite chaotically genre-fluid since I started DJing, I feel as though I am finally finding my own sound, where there’s plenty of room for fluidity but feels much more intentional and personal to me.

I wanted the mix to act almost like an ID or self-portrait, pulling together the styles I gravitate towards most at the moment. It’s an introspective recalibration of my sound and intent, merging deep sub-bass with forward-thinking, deconstructed styles that prompt both movement and reflection. There’s a strong emphasis on hypnotic, percussive, dubbed-out cuts, playing with tension and release, and navigating the line between moody and fun.

I felt brave enough to push myself out of my comfort zone and attempt a polyrhythmic transition where I blend a chuggy 3 bar loop at 110bpm with a 4/4 dubstep track at 146bpm. I also threw a 3 deck mix in there just for good measure :P It was a bit of a workout but worth the sweat!

I’ve also recently been quite fascinated in how dubstep is being reimagined, which allows a broader palette of sounds to feel at home within its framework. I tried to reflect that by including influences from outside traditional club genres that still feel very relevant to my sound.

In a nutshell, the mix is an appreciation of dubwise textures, UK soundsystem culture and global club and percussive sounds, tied together by a lot of introspection which should hopefully invite people to dance and also listen.

Up next…

 I am playing at We Out Here in August which I am really happy about. I will be travelling a lot with work during the summer, but I might try to sneak a set in Asia or the US from the back of it (@promoters I’m your woman!). I will be back in the UK for club season with some very exciting shows lined up! 

Thanks so much for having me on your mixtape series, it’s a real dream to contribute <3

Tracklist

  1. Space Afrika – Uwëm/Creātiōn
  2. Dialog ft. Benji – Together 
  3. Dorisburg & Efraim Kent – Data Smuggler
  4. Sub Basics – Configuration
  5. Henzo – Swell:Shrink (Forthcoming)
  6. Christian Coiffure – Nodo
  7. Dangermami – Angel Number
  8. Andrae Durden – Estoa
  9. Trinity Carbon – Turn
  10. Gillielove – PF1
  11. Gent1e $oul – OC Stepper (Andy Martin Remix)
  12. Bush Chemists – Light Up Your Spliff
  13. Pugilist – Be Humble
  14. Simon/off – Forever
  15. Unsolicited Joints – Joint 5
  16. Coffintexts – Make U Sweat 2.0
  17. Henry & Louis – Love Like (Pinch Remix)
  18. Pianeti Sintetici – Steppa Plain
  19. Beatrice M. – Calibre
  20. Deadbeat and Paul St. Hilaire – Dopa
  21. Didier dlb – Enhancer Dub
  22. Andy Martin ft. Gavsborg – Plato & Caves (Mad Magnetism Version)
  23. Genius Of Time ft. Matinda – Kinetic 
  24. Moonshine, NegoO – Exode 14:14
  25. Anunaku – Atlas4088
  26. Laksa – Kwaze (Dub Version feat Phelimuncasi)
  27. Batu & Nick Leon – Palo
  28. Air Max ‘97 – Eat The Rich
  29. The Bug ft. Warrior Queen – Poison Dart 
  30. Lady B – The Groove is Going (Evolutive Hard House Mix)
  31. Low End Activist ft. Killa P – DFRNT STYLE
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