Meet Matthias “Matty” Heilbronn, the man who delivers us a unique journey thru a 2 hours exclusive mix. Based in New York since 1989, Matty was mentored by Francois K. and had Frankie Knuckles as his roommate. He had the privilege to meet and work with Larry Levan and Tom Moulton and became one of New York’s most recommended music editor and programmer. Also, he has worked with producers Danny Tanaglia, Todd Terry, Tommy Musto, C&C Music Factory and Francois K.

We interrogate him a little:

What’s the idea behind the mix?

I like to change the mood whenever I play in a club by playing different genres and this is what I wanted to do on this mix. It’s a bit of story that starts off strong and dark then goes into a deeper and more melodic tech. A bit of old school and some deep and dubby vocals back up into deep techno. I hate to be restrained to one vibe, and I think this mix shows it.

Of all the people you have yet to work with, who do you want to work with the most?

I’ve always answered this question with Chaka Khan and recently did a remix of her song, “Disrespectful” feat. Mary J. Blige. Well, I’m fortunate to work with a lot of my heroes – Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Roy Ayers, Maxwell, Earth Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins just to name a few. But ever since I became a producer, I’d have to say Quincey Jones! I don’t think there’s anybody I’ve respect more. Also, I wouldn’t mind burning some trees with D’Angelo and locking myself into the studio for a week to see what we can come up with. I love his voice and the way he plays his keys is absolutely fantastic. They’re two complete opposites – Quincey’s productions are totally thought out. Every little riff compliments the next, each instrument plays a melody that in today’s music would be enough to create a new song. As for D’Angelo’s musi, it is totally understated. I love his minimalistic approach. It’s all about the mood and I like that.

What’s the last record u bought?

Jill Scotts last album…a little disappointing

First two records you ever tried to mix?

lol..like I can remember. I was always more interested in programming the right songs, rather than doing the perfect mix, but I always liked a challenge, so it could have been Kraftwerk – Tour De France or Numbers into Sisters Of Mercy – Alice

Who or what is inspiring you at the moment?

My son..he just turned 8 and he is amazing! Musically, I am diggin’ Layo and Bushwacka!’s stuff of late and am always excited when Henrik Schwartz puts out something new.

What happens when all the partying is over?

I have had my share of partying and think I am on to the next phase, but I will always be a DJ.

What’s next for matthias heilbronn?

I have worked in the studio a lot over the last year, so it’s a matter of putting all this stuff out and finding the right outlet. The productions I have done with Joeski are coming out through both of our labels, a new track with Gerideau is getting a major remix treatment from the likes of Rocco, etc.. My favorite project of last year though was writing and recording an album with Monique Bingham of Abstract Truth. We need a couple of touch ups, but the songs and music is amazing and I can’t wait to put it out!!

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Tracklist:

1.Wehbba – Human Interface (Club Mix)
2.Alexi Delano & Cari Lekebusch – Streams Of Dreams (Original Mix)
3.Paperclip People – 4 My Peepz (Dubfire Rework)
4.Jaydee – Plastic Dreams
5.Sasha & Krister Linder – Cut Me Down – (Layo & Bushwacka! Remix)
6.Deetron – Starblazer
7.Trickski, Ernesto – Good Time To Pray (Axel Boman Remix)
8.Mark Henning & Den – Sin City (Original Mix)
9.Butane & Someone Else – Dink Touching (Agaric’s Sterni Edit)
10.Christian Smith – Pitanga (Slam Remix)
11.DJ Sodeyama – Life (Radio Slave Remix)
12.Fergie – Blackout
13.Umek – Promise Land
14.Slam – Distant Voice
15.Daniel Stefanik – Six
16.Alex Smoke – Make My Day (Ryan Crosson Morning Sorrow Remix)
17.Sketch & Joyce Muniz – Malicia feat. Sketch
18.Thyladomid, Adriatique – Deep In The Three
19.Mark Fanciulli – The Tide (Joris Voorn Edit)
20.Dosem – Freed
21.Layo & Bushwacka! – Storm & Stress
22.Gui Boratto – Talking Truss

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:59:06 — 163.7MB)

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Online: soundcloud.com/matthias-heilbronn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building expertly from start to finish, Artihc takes you on a ride once again on an intergalactic journey of house and techno. Let it rip!

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Tracklist:

Bjorn Wilke & Someone Else – Rainbow Bridge (Aki Bergen Remix)
Robert Babicz – Insider (Original Mix)
Ramiro Lopez – Walking Alone (One D Remix)
AnD – A1 (Original Mix)
Das Glow & Para One – Pulsar (Crackboy Remix)
Ground Loop – Ampersand I (Samuli Kemppi Remix)
Boys Noize – Adonis (Original Mix)
Jared Wilson – Let Your Body, Make Your Body (Original Mix)
Maximo Menges  – We Hold The Position (Original Mix)
Dema & Paride Saraceni – Odd Numbers (Original Mix)
Clara Moto – Deer & Fox (Stacey Pullen Remix)
Doppelt Gemoppelt – Tigiara (Monoroom and Atapy Remix)
Emilienday – Goodtrip (Original Mix)
Ozka – Phantomz (Aubrey Remix)

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20 years of dedication to the European electronic music scene, the Dutchman, Jeroen Verheij aka Secret Cinema, drops us an exclusive straight-up techno mix that’s more tuned  for the ears than the feet.

We interrogate him a little:

Remind us again, why “secret cinema” ?

When music speaks to your imagination, you start to see images in your mind only you can see….your Secret Cinema

What’s the idea behind this mix?

Well…it’s a radiomix, so don’t expect a 5000 people banging partymix. It’s more the ‘listening’ side of Secret Cinema so to speak

What makes a great mix?

Flow….a good build-up and waves of peaks going up and back down again. Also moments of surprise are needed in my opinion

What’s the last record you bought?

As in Physical record on vinyl? A cosmic disco classic by Tantra – A place called Tarot. Digital, Max D-loved – The Long Journey

Any dream collaborators?

All my dreams have come true….but I would love to go into a project with Dane Spotts, a brainwave composer who has my utmost gratitude for making the best meditation soundscapes ever!

Best club to play at so far?

Womb, tokyo. I cried 2 times during a set….both at Womb

Favourite track of all time?

Impossible to answer….there is no best track of all time….

Anything we should keep a look out for?

Anything coming from Gem Records. Also Chameleon records from Australia has my attention, the guys are on top! And totally my sound…

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Tracklist

1.Diego – Hope (secret cinema and roger martinez remix)
02.Technasia – Obsession (Technasia Remix)
03.Marco Effe – Contraction
04.Reset Robot – Go Back
05.Samuel L Session – Broken [secret cinema dub remix]
06.Mario Zar – Letter of Jela ( Jim Rivers Remix )
07.Vince Watson – Pressure (Psycatron Remix)
08.Mohrr – Dirty Feet
09.Ruede Hagelstein-In A Stream (Original Mix)
10.Secret Cinema – Star Sapphire
11.On-Off – Plugh
12.Secret Cinema and Egbert – Topaz
13.Funk d’Void – Stellar Gardens (Egbert Remix)
14.Andi Muller – Comedown

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:00:53 — 83.8MB)

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A straightforward techno mix perfect for that late night jam which would feel equally at home in your room, your car or the dancefloor. Go crazy with it!

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Tracklist

Brandt Brauer Frick – Corky ( James Braun Remix)
Tassilo – Grosse Patate
Patrick Siech – The Forge (Kimono Remix)
Biohazart – House Shadown (Original mix)
Fusky – Overreaction (Original mix)
Chris Harvey – Bubble Bobble ( Digitalworkx Remix)
Daego – Subcon2 (Octave Remix)
Victor Von Doom – Esferas (Original Mix) Kotov,
Andre Wilde – Bloody Banjo
Riccardo Ferri – Go Live
Alpha 303 – Hypnose (Jeroen Search Deep Sleep Mix)

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The architect of Singapore’s nightlife and the godfather of Singapore’s dance music scene, Godwin P,  delivers a winner through a potent mixed bag of tech house, techno and house, intent on keeping the head bobbing and the dance floor moving.

We interrogate him a little here:

What are you up to?

Keeping myself busy with club-based projects locally and internationally.

A lot of djs name you as a major influence. Where do you see dance music is heading?

Really? I’m honoured :) It’s been heading into some strange sectors lately but I do believe that it’s a cycle and the good stuff usually comes back which it will soon.

What makes a great gig?

People, Sound systems and a great venue.

Out of the tunes you have, which one ‘never fails’ ?

Flood by Shapeshifter

What’s the first record you bought?

The Jets – Rock it to you. That was yonks back!!!

What’s the idea behind this mix?

It’s basically a texture mix of tech and tech house tunes that I’m digging that are ranging from 125bpm to 128bpm. If you like soundscapes and funky basslines then you’ll enjoy it. Listen and you will understand.

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Tracklist

T.W.I.C.E – Bahia Beach (Original Mix)
Phonogenic – Tyrion (Original Mix)
Marco Carola- Groove Catcher (Martin Buttrich Groove Remix)
Luca Bacchetti & Davide Squillace- Around the Bay (Martin Buttrich Remix)
Arnaud Le Texier- Rue Oscar Roty (Original Mix)
Steve Bug- Like It Should Be feat. Gigi (Ribn’s Translucent Vox Remix)
Timmo – Southgate  (Original Mix)
Argy- I’m In
Nic Fanciulli, Joris Voorn – Together (Original Mix)
Deetron – Starblazer  (Original Mix)
Argy – Indulgence
Trevor Rockcliffe, Joe Brunning- Jack Back (Original Mix)
Emptyset- Altogether Lost feat. Cornelius Harris  (Ben Klock’s Glowing Clap Mix)
Ben Klock – Compressions Session 2
Djuma Soundsystem – Blizzard – Djuma’s Beatless Version

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:27:36 — 120.4MB)