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Bnjmn

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Arriving on the scene in 2011 with two lauded albums on Rush Hour ('Plastic World' and the recent 'Black Square'), the enigmatic BNJMN demonstrates that the demand for forward thinking music remains as high as ever.

Although known primarily for his evocative live set, on this airpod set BNJMN opens up his personal taste and gives us a flavour of what is moving him at the moment.

Recorded in early November on the south coast of England, this DJ mix features tracks from Bodycode, Ben Klock, The Field and Efdemin amongst others.

Geddes live from Watergate

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Not unluckily for us – this is a set which has long been anticipated in the series. Geddes steps up to debut an airpod mix, fresh from his Halloween exploits at mulletover, where the famed party crew pulled in over 3,500 to their most 'hallowed' event.

This mix was recorded live at Watergate, back in the summer, and we thank the club for letting us share the set. Containing some old favourites from Geddes' own murmur label, including Jamie Jones' remix of Tom Demac 'Crewcuts & Curls' plus music from Kink, DJ Sneak, Baby Ford's Trelik imprint, Steve Bug's 'Traffic Signs' and a mulletover favourite in the form of Liberty City 'If You Really Love Someone'.

Pezzner - The Sound of Summer

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Pezzner – 'live PA performances hold a special place in my heart. Sometimes I think its odd that while in all other genres of music live performance is the key way for an artist to represent his/herself, in electronic music it is primarily accepted for an artist 'perform' on stage by playing other peoples music.

I get it for sure - dancefloor dynamics and all that, but sometimes it makes me wonder what else is lying beneath this DJ hiding behind the records. I feel like the artistry of performance on stage can go much deeper and way beyond the artistry of 'track selection.

This recording was made early this summer and is a live eight-channel mix-down of my music, and this performance is truly what I am about.

The set takes you through my earlier productions in the last few years, such as my remix of Josh Wink and Blakkat's simple and effective 'Tweek & Roll'(Shaboom), and Neil Quigley's 'Air Raid' (Urbantorque) to some of my most recent works like 'Native Language' for Crosstown Rebels' RebelLion imprint. I hope you enjoy this set.'

Burnski

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Currently in the midst of the strongest year of his career to date, a revitalised Burnski is buzzing with energy and brimming with new ideas.

'Tropical Nights' is out now on Real Tone, plus the long awaited return EP on Dessous 'Sometimes Takes Longer'. There is more Burnski music planned for Real Tone in the summer and remix highlights include for Robert Owens on Backtobasics and, together with Robert James, a re-work of Simon Baker’s 'Grey Area' on 2020 Vision.

His airpod set sees him eschew the common or garden variety, 'how deep can I go' podcast style and delve into his vinyl bag for a club-orientated mix 'in all its glory'.

A nomination for Best British Breakthrough DJ rounded off the end of 2010, however plans continue for Burnski live, with a debut album surely in the offing in the near future. Keep watching.

Jacuzzi Boys

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

The airpod series brings up double digits with an introduction to one of our newest talents.

First appearing in 2009, Jacuzzi Boys have quickly racked up releases on much respected German labels like Kindisch, levelNONzero and Cecille Numbers. The hot tub loving Offenbach natives have since taken their two-man DJ show to some of Europe’s finest clubs. With this mix, they introduce the deeper side of their style, moving away from a typical peak time DJ set...

Glimpse live

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

The ninth instalment in the airpod sequence finally brings Glimpse in to the fold – this live set has been a long time coming.

Recorded at his recent show at Kama Kama in Italy, this set demonstrates why Glimpse has become so sought after both as a producer and a live act. Deep heavy house and techno grooves straddle genres to make up the Glimpse sound and show why heavyweight labels like Planet E, Cadenza, Cocoon and Crosstown Rebels have all released his music.

The Glimpse live show combines Ableton and Roland 909 drum machine, which allows him to improvise on the fly and take the set in different directions. And in 2010, he has certainly headed in different directions – touring North America, Asia, extensively across Europe and joining some of dance music’s biggest names when playing to 5000 people for the closing set in the Flight Arena (outdoor car park arena), at Space Ibiza’s huge Closing Fiesta.

An inventive, versatile and prolific artist, Glimpse has closed the year with a nomination as Best Producer in DJ Magazine’s ‘Best of British’ awards. Enjoy the set.

M A N I K

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

airpod #8 introduces a breakthrough talent from air london’s North American roster. In little less than a year, M A N I K (note the spaces in the name!) has established his reputation outside of his home town of New York with an excellent slate of releases on, amongst others, Four:Twenty, Poker Flat, Culprit and with his main affiliation Ovum with whom he releases his second EP in late 2010.

With a current diary already including some of the best parties and clubs in the US (Culprit Sessions in LA; Space Miami and NYC’s Resolute), M A N I K has made his mark this year as a DJ and his debut album on Ovum in spring 2011 will surely propel him as a touring artist well beyond North American shores.

Recorded live at his ‘I'm Nice Like That Studios’ in Queens, this is
M A N I K.

Adam Shelton

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Adam Shelton brings the music for airpod #7, with one of the most interesting concepts of the series so far - as he re-edits each and every track in the mix.

Featuring music from his own S.A.S re-edits project with Subb_An, as well as personal favourites from the likes of Mr G, Romanthony and The Mole, airpod #7 is a perfect summertime selection...

Kate Simko

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Straight from her decks in Chicago, Kate Simko drops a summertime mix that cuts right to the essence of the sound of Chicago and Detroit. Highlighting classic labels and producers, as well and shining new talents, the music takes us on a journey from deep to techy, but always full of soul.

Ahead of her forthcoming album on Spectral Sound, Kate has collaborations due with both Tevo Howard (Beautiful Granville) and Derek Plaslaiko with the ‘Opinionist’ EP on Introduction Records.

Kate will be based in Berlin during September and available for European live/DJ tour dates.

Alejandro Mosso live

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

For airpod #5, we introduce our first live set and the unmistakeable sound of Alejandro Mosso.

Bringing together older and new material as well as some unreleased cuts, the young Argentinean manages to recreate the feeling of his energetic live club set but which also adapts for home listening. Moving from deep and hypnotic to club orientated along with some Latin textures, this is organic electronic music at its best.

Alex Celler & Anthea b2b

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

The fourth instalment of the airpod series is our first collaborative offering. Alex Celler & Anthea came together as a production duo in 2009 with a string of acclaimed releases. In 2010, they are taking their studio partnership on the road with their back2back dj shows, which merge Alex’s tougher, techier sound with Anthea’s more smoother style. Enjoy the first dj mix offering from the new collective.

Kreon

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

It is no secret, to those in the know, that the south east of Europe has in recent times become one of the most exciting destinations on the planet for dance music lovers.
New clubs, new artists and new music have announced themselves on to the world stage and the next wave of talent is ready to emerge from Greece. With this in mind, the Athens-based Kreon takes the controls for airpod #3, known from here forward as 'Greekpod'.

Containing 12 tracks from only Greek artists such as John Dimas, Nikola Gala, Lemos and Mr Statik, Kreon delivers an hour long mix which also contains material from his soon-to-be launched 'Orpheas' label (together with Lemos) and delivers his own interpretation of the Mediterranean sound..

Nick Curly @ SEEK Music, Brasil

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

The second instalment of airpod comes from an artist who, right now, is on top of his game. Nick Curly has exploded worldwide in 2008/9 through a combustible combination of killer 12" releases and a string of acclaimed DJ sets. This latest mix was recorded live at the Seek Music Festival in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, where Nick played the last date of his South American tour, in front of an outdoor crowd of 2000 people...

Robert Dietz 'NYC sunrise mix'

Fri, 18 May 12 22:57:32 +0100

Inspired by late nights and early mornings on his recent North American tour, Robert’s ‘NYC sunrise mix’ aims to provide an insight into a wide spectrum of house music. This mix is more stripped down and deeper compared to his "prime time" club mixes, combining personal favourites and special edits from classics and unreleased stuff to create a specific and hypnotic atmosphere.