FWD>> x The Hydra: Youngsta
Dubstep veteran Youngsta considers the enduring impact of club night FWD>> across this deep and spacious mix built from decades-old bangers and newer tracks from the likes of LSN
FWD>> x The Hydra: Plastician
Take a trip down memory lane with Plastician, who kicks off our new FWD>> x The Hydra mix series with an entry that harks back to his DJ sets at the seminal London club night
Iranian music by women: Mixed by Nesa Azadikhah & AIDA
A specialist mix spotlighting ambient and experimental to jazz, rock, and electronic music from Iranian artists Nesa Azadikhah and AIDA
Morning Practice: Mixed by DJ Gigola
Start your day on a mindful note with a morning practice mix from Berlin’s DJ Gigola
Gangsta Boo: Mixed by clipping.
Los Angeles rap outfit clipping. celebrate Memphis icon Gangsta Boo with a tribute mix built from the late rapper’s catalogue
Pop Zone: Quinn Christopherson
For this month’s Pop Zone mix, Alaskan singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson celebrates his father, wedding songs and some proper pop classics
A Love Letter to Algeria: Mixed by Sabrina Bellaouel
The InFiné signee complies a mix of Algerian gems that have inspired her throughout her musical journey
2022 Mix: Mercury
“A magical mix of my favs” is how Mercury describes her year-end set, which spans hip-hop, rap and R&B tracks from Liv.e, MIKE, 454 and more, reflecting the eclecticism of the Atlanta rapper’s own work
2022 Mix: upsammy
“This mix is a combination of murky low-end, tickling melodies and free-spirited micropercussions by some of my favourite producers of this year”
2022 Mix: Haseeb Iqbal
As the year draws to a close, DJ, poet and broadcaster Haseeb Iqbal mines his enviable collection for a mix packed with a plethora of his 2022 favourites
2022 Mix: Strict Face
An end-of-year mix equally suited to the club as it is bike rides or speedy runs, from DJ, producer and NLV Records mainstay Strict Face, shared as part of our 2022 mix series
Sounds of the Belgian underground: Mixed by Movulango
The past and present collide on this specialist mix from DEEWEE signee Movulango
Sounds of Miami: Mixed by Jonny from Space & Sister System
“A mega-mix of influences, styles and pockets that make Miami what it is right now – and captures where we are headed” from Jonny from Space and Sister System
The Unsung Voice: Mixed by Wordcolour
The London-based producer and Houndstooth signee shares a fascinating mix focused on the way the human voice sounds when doing anything but singing
Jean-Luc Godard: Mixed by Soundwalk Collective
The arts lost a giant last week when film director Jean-Luc Godard died aged 91. Here, Soundwalk Collective create a tribute mix dedicated to the director they got to know through his inimitable archive
Experimental sounds from the Czech underground: Mixed by Ancestral Vision
A 50-minute specialist mix spotlighting the unchecked experimentalism bubbling up in the Czech underground. This session comes courtesy of Unizone co-founder Ancestral Vision
Queer Bruk: Mixed by Donnie Sunshine
“This mix represents summer 2022 in London. It’s full of vibrant, high-energy and vibey dancehall, Afrobeats, soca and amapiano.”
bklyn boihood: Mixed by Elosi
Elosi transports us to a peak-time bklyn boihood dancefloor in this hour-long set showcasing the sounds of the NYC party and collective
Queer House Party: Mixed by Harry Gay, Wacha & passer
Wall-to-wall dancefloor bangers from the Queer House Party crew. The hour-long b2b2b session was recorded live at Body Movements 2022
Floorgasm: Mixed by Yha Yha
Our Pride audio series continues with a pacy and seductive set from Floorgasm resident and New World Dysorder collective co-founder Yha Yha
Live from Touching Bass & Eglo Records Dance: All-Night Long Special
To mark the Issue 133 feature, Touching Bass share a five-hour-long marathon recorded in the dance. Featuring Stefan Ringer, Aqwea, Shy One, Born Cheating, Alexander Nut and Errol
Nigerian Cruise Special: Mixed by DJ Cora
Cruise is a party-ready musical movement emerging from Nigeria. Here, DJ Cora – one of rising scene’s stars – takes us on a whistlestop tour through the high-octane sound
Julee Cruise: Mixed by Patricia Wolf
Portland-based ambient artist Patricia Wolf pays tribute to the late Julee Cruise in our latest specialist mix
Diana Ross: Mixed by Rimarkable
A feel-good dose of Diana Ross, just in time for her Glastonbury performance
Ori Deck Special: Mixed by QuinzeQuinze (TA’A_INO)
An hour-long mix celebrating ori deck, the thrilling new sound emerging from Tahiti
Vangelis: Mixed by Prayer
Celebrate the life and works of the Oscar-winning Greek composer and musician with this specialist mix, stitched together by Prayer
Korean Folk Opera and Drama Soundtracks: Mixed by Lucy Liyou
The experimental musician and sound artist taps into their web of influences on today’s Specialist Mix. Pulling from Korean folk opera, better known as pansori, and contemporary drama soundtracks, it’s both a response to the past and a vision of the future
Philip Jeck: Mixed by more eaze
A tribute mix dedicated to the late experimental composer, curated by Austin-based artist more eaze
Mira Calix: Mixed by Kelly Moran
In the wake of Mira Calix’s passing, Kelly Moran curates a special mix celebrating the late artist and composer’s work
Palestinian Hip-Hop Special: Mixed by Julmud
The Ramallah-based producer and vocalist compiles a mix of rap and hip-hop from Palestinian artists