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WOST's sonic explorations have found homes on labels such as TraTraTrax, NAAFI, and International Chrome, while his performances have lit up stages such as Boiler Room's "SYSTEM" series...
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The next edition of Spotlight heads to Bogotá to showcase the wild stylings of Venezuelan artist WOST. For over a decade now, WOST has been digging into his Afro-Latin influences through his productions and DJ sets, spanning across dembow, house, raptor house, techno, guaracha, reggaetón and more. With releases on esteemed labels such as TraTraTrax, NAAFI, and International Chrome as well as a recent collaboration with Merca Bae on a single released via Florentino’s Club Romantico, WOST is certainly one to watch.
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"I’m reading this book at the moment called Low End Theory” it talks about how, at certain levels, low end frequencies actually shock your body so much that your ego disappears"
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Darwin's Abyss, a new sonic sanctuary, merges bone-shaking bass with mindful practice seeing the DJ-turned-curator crafting Sunday sessions where ravers reset. It's not just about the music—it's about building a practice and community that resonate together on both frequencies and feelings.
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Favorite tracks loaded up that I know I can play in almost their entirety and dance for myself if I need a mental reset - tracks that I know make me and the dancefloor move and that reliably put me in a better headspace"
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Lychee is the vibrant force behind Spontaneous Affinity, a monthly mix and interview series that delves into the transformative power of dancefloors. A fixture in New York's underground scene, Lychee's DJ sets blend technoid psychedelia with meaningful exploration, lighting up venues like Basement, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club. Beyond the decks, Lychee's impact resonates through event collectives Antidote and Meridian, co-running label Unimatrix Zero, and serving on the Aslice Foundation board.
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"I try not to put it in my head, because it's gonna put too much pressure on me, I have to keep this sound going. All these young producers in Durban who are starting to get into music—they're all starting with gqom." – DJ Lag
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Gqom pioneer DJ Lag: genre-blending to the pulse of Durban's vibrant music scene. Thunderous basslines and innovative vision, Lag elevates gqom from taxi tunes to global phenomenon, bridging generations and continents. He's not just a producer; he's sculpting a cultural legacy.
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"Kinetic started as a mix platform about a year and a half ago. The idea came from a desire to shine more of a spotlight on friends & other artists without a massive platform..."
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Dj wiggles is the creative mind behind the brilliant forward-thinking party, mix series and soon-to-be record label, kinetic. Launched over a year ago, kinetic is a platform to spotlight those who are emerging and to bring their creativity to life. A platform with no restrictions, breaking the boundaries of what something should be, which is an approach Dj wiggles has throughout all of her work. Leaning more towards the low-end, trippy frequencies, Dj wiggles is one to watch!
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“I’m bringing supreme levels of music therapy to people… It’s a privilege to travel the world and serve this Groovy magic to people, have it be felt and not try and win people over. You either feel it or you don’t” - Akanbi
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Groove dealer Andrew Akanbi: where fleeting trends fade, Groovy Groovy endures. With infectious energy and unwavering vision, Akanbi transforms sets into spiritual odysseys, challenging perceptions and uniting global souls. He's not just a DJ; he's crafting a worldwide community, one transcendent beat at a time.
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“I was like, ‘what the fuck is this place? It’s so dark, so small, and no tables? And what’s this music? No melody? No lyrics?’ The guy said, ‘this is techno.’ I said, ‘I love it.’” – Cora
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Riding waves of resilience with Cora. The world Cora inhabits may shift beneath her feet, but there's an unwavering strength to her artistic vision. Her music pulses with the energy of rebirth and transformation, daring audiences to face adversity and emerge renewed.
Consumed
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Consumed is our space for curating and creating, we wanted to share –and part of what we want to do within our platform is share with you all the things that people in our community have consumed.
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Today, we have a consumed takeover from musicians, sister-duo & potentially people from the 1400s, QAZI&QAZI. Rukaiyah and Naadirah have shared with us things they have consumed and that have consumed them and why.
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"People find ways to properly pay DJs even when it means losing money - normally DJ and venue gets paid first: then the promoter from what’s left. It’s bonkers to me...’" – Katiusha
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Berlin-based DJ and producer Katiusha who has recently launched her own record label GRACE, a sort of kindred spirit to the wav.world platform in its ethos. Aiming to make releases more sustainable for everyone involved.
Consumed
Newsletter
Consumed is our space for curating and creating, we wanted to share –and part of what we want to do within our platform is share with you all the things that people in our community have consumed.
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Consumed is our space for curating & creating, we wanted to share more with you all & give you more opportunities to share with us. Part of what we want to do within our platform is share with you all the things that people in our community have consumed ~ to be interpreted by each person. For our first edition, we have tastemaker, wav.world curator & marathon runner supreme Chanel (the cowboy) Kadir.
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“I finally had a moment to stop, I had a chance to think about my life. I was on a bullet train to God knows where.” – Jonny From Space
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Delving into serene realms with Jonny From Space. His world, usually pulsating with Miami's club beats, shifts towards contemplative soundscapes in his debut LP, "back then I didn’t but now I do," presenting a reflective, down-tempo journey that invites listeners into a more introspective experience.
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“Pressing play on the last track of my set really left me feeling like I was closing a big chapter of my life.” – Identified Patient
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Going deep into misty waters with Identified Patient. The world that Identified Patient orbits in may sound a little different these days, but there’s still an arresting industrial approach to his work, one filled with conflict and tension, and one that invites you to deal with these emotions head on.
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"No massive steps, no massive plans or goals, just that it would be fun to do it. A need for us to express ourselves – Mor Elian & Rhyw"
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We spent time with the Fever AM Founders, Mor Elian and Rhyw in Berlin looking for ways of portraying their creative and personal universes, offering to you a new lens through which to perceive their music.
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