FMB MIXTAPE 153 | SWOOSE

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 153 | SWOOSE

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For this week’s episode of the FMB mixtape series, we’re happy to have our good friend Swoose delivering the mix. As usual we caught up with him to see what’s on the horizon & what he’s been up to recently…

I released an EP in May on Shall Not Fade which I was super happy with. The feedback seemed to be great. I made a pact to myself at the start of all this shit that I would use the downtime wisely so I’ve been super busy in the studio. Got another 2 EP’s coming out next year, collaborating with a vocalist in Berlin and written some songs for an album. Really want to explore the idea of a live show but that’s for later down the line.

The mix was recorded in my room aka The Shed aka Casa Relaxa. Got my studio & decks setup in here. Its my haven :)

No idea behind the mix really. I started off Balearic, mixed it up with breaks & 2 step, finishing with some pumpin house.

Up next…

I am toying with the idea of moving to Berlin to work on some music for a few months. If not I’ll continue to make music here and enjoy the autumn ahead.

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FMB MIXTAPE 152 | CRAIG CAMPBELL

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 152 | CRAIG CAMPBELL

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For episode 152 of our podcast series, we’ve invited Craig Campbell to deliver the mix. We first caught up with Craig to ask about the mix and what he’ll be up to next…

Wouldn’t exactly call it a DJ career but more of a hyper hobby that started in University and saw me play nights in exotic places such as London, Orlando, Manchester and Mossley.

Most famous for my run as resident for Freitags. This was alongside fellow residents Willl Tramp, Esqueezy and Benjamin Perry.

Managed to squeeze in my first public appearance at Eastern Bloc right before lock down, since then have been searching for work (which I have luckily found) and buying records.

The mix was recorded on a slightly different set up than my normal one. It was still two Technics but with an Allen & Heath mixer.

The idea was to try and compile a mix of new tracks bought from Eastern Bloc and Piccadilly over lockdown and throw in a few classics as well.

Up next…

Working and buying more records I guess. Would love the chance to play out again, but really can’t see that happening anytime soon.

 

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FMB MIXTAPE 151 | DAVO FM

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 151 | DAVO FM

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This week is episode 151 of the series, & we have a “Feeling Future” mix from Davo FM. As always, we caught up with Davo to ask a few questions about it and whats on the horizon…

In June I decided to take a delivery job which has been a great distraction from the situation us DJs find ourselves in currently. Drive time is music time so work is made easy.

I have been focused on making tracks and mixing tracks, lockdown has provided time for creative people to do their thing .

I think 2020 will be remembered as one of the most exciting years for electronic music as the quality of new music being released is exceptional.

I recorded the mix in my home studio using a pioneer DJM900 NXS2 mixer and a pair of pioneer XDJ700s players digitally recorded onto DJM-REC APP on my smartphone.

The vibe of the mix quite emotive spontaneous and honest, its the risk and reward in the mixing process that excites me .The track selection is from this year and last mainly with the exception of a 10 year old Royksopp track called the drug which lives in the heart of the mix.

We all love music, its the heartbeat of our existence so to be able to include friends music on this mix was definitely a Joy for me …big ups to Jay @Blottertrax Berlin , Jay @Harem tone Dublin & Daniel Weathley for vocals on my track “Joypad” which is the opening track in the mix and is due for release soon on Guerrilla Movement Uk

Up next…

Next mission is to write some nice tunes I can play in my DJ set and maybe some edits of friends music

But most importantly for me is to continue enjoying the creative process.

Big ups & thanks to Matt & Andy for reaching out.

Davo.

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FMB MIXTAPE 150 | REES

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 150 | REES

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Up next for episode 150 on the series is a mix from DJ, producer & label owner, REES. The Paradiso Records founder very recently dropped a new EP on Zone Focus, so first we caught up to find out what else he’s been up to and what the idea is behind the mix:

Like most of the world, COVID-19 has put the handbrakes on a lot of what I have been working on, to be honest. It’s a shame as up until lockdown things were starting to click with shows locked in Amsterdam, Germany and all across the UK. Once things clear up these will get re-arranged.
I guess the big positive that has come out of this newfound normality is the free time. I’ve put a lot of time into my label, Paradiso Records. Revamping our branding, prepping for releases and planning for the next 12 months. Also, I have recently satisfied an itch that so desperately needed scratching and bought myself Juno-106 and Oberheim Matrix-1000 so as you can imagine I practically live in my studio now.

Obviously, with the lockdown, the logistics have become a bit more complicated. I’ve converted one of the rooms in my house in the mighty Boro into a home studio. This mix was recorded on a set of trusty old Pioneer CDJ 900s and mixer.

In three words? ’80’s power hour. In all seriousness, I wanted to demonstrate what I am all about. There is a selection of new and old tracks that pay homage to the greatest decade of music the ’80s. When I’m in the mix I like to keep things slow and psychedelic to start before building the energy and finishing with what it is all about, Italo-disco. A lot of vintage synths and phat snares with a sprinkle of panorama bar – that’s me.

Up next…

I’ve just dropped my Panoramic Love EP on Zone Focus last month. And have also just signed some music to Nein Records and have my first 12” coming out on Shadow City which I’m super proud of. In terms of shows, I don’t want to jinx anything but the possibility is no longer unrealistic and it is looking like I’ll be in Lithuania and London this month with Edinburgh, Grimsby and Newcastle to follow shortly after for some safe dancing. Fingers crossed the country keeps moving in the right direction.

 

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FMB MIXTAPE 149 | NATHAN MELJA

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Feel My Bicep

FMB MIXTAPE 149 | NATHAN MELJA

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Next up on the FMB Mixtape Series is French producer Nathan Melja. With a string of releases on the likes of Mister Saturday Night, Technicolour and Opal Tapes, he also recently debuted on Kalahari Oyster Cult with “Synesthesia”. As always, we asked him what he’s been up to and what the idea is behind his mix:

I’ve been enjoying the summer with my friends and family, also trying to get my head outside of production and more into digging music recently.

The mix was recorded at my place during a sunny morning, windows open. I recorded it with one DJM 250, one Technics SL 1210 and two CDJ 850 that friends gave me. I didn’t really have any specific idea behind this mix expect that this is definitely a set I would play at an Open air party during the day or in the late morning.

I’m currently working on my own label that should be ready for October :) Other than that, I really feel at peace these days learning other skills than music and enjoying the life.

Thanks for having me ! :)

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