Artist Statement:
I don’t think it’s a stretch for me to say that I really enjoy making mixes. I like challenging myself while exploring different sounds and rhythms and mixes give me a chance to play around without the added pressure of the dance floor. Context is key and in this regard, I always try to take into the consideration the environment the mixes are consumed by the listener. So I tend to make more headier mixes due to them probably being listened to at home or maybe work. I started this one out coming in a little “hot” before getting into the headier bits about a third of the way in. I did this because I wanted the momentum to carry though the headier section of the mix before bringing it slightly up again. I feel it helps the listener stay focused and engaged to the very end.
Tracklist:
Elemnt - Octagon #3
Alternate Current - Suspended in That Silent Place
Varuna - Ney
Erik Luebs - Ascending Bubbles
Wata Igarashi - Mood of the Machines Part I
D’Marc Cantu & Danny Passarella - 080
Forest on Stasys - Neon Portal
Refracted - Neo Cavern
DYL + DB1 - ECOU #12
Amanda & Karim - Sqala 3 (Forest Drive West remix)
Nekyia - Vurrgh
PhonoTropismi - Saphileaum - Blue State
Crossing Avenue - Fucco Freddo
Ricardo Garduno - Took Smiles Away
Irazu - Enduring Form (Pessimist Remix)
kuf - Konflikt
Dino Sabatini - Icaro
Artwork by ACE