Nostalgia 044

    Chicane – Offshore [Xtravaganza Recordings] (1996) Imagine your first record sounding like this? released on December 9, 1996 by Xtravaganza as the first single from their debut album, Far from the Maddening Crowds (1997). https://www.discogs.com/master/3584-Chicane-Offshore    Loudeast – Sonido Profundo ...

Esencia 94 – Nathan Melja

    “This mix is inspired by the atmosphere of Champs Elysées, and its relationship to Dance music in the 2000’s and today. I’ve been djing in this area of Paris for some time now, and it made me love to play extended sets, 4/5 hours usually, trying to slowly build a whole vibe, more ...

Esencia 93 – Jomni

    A new mix by Jomni who in 2024 together with his partner Jori & Miki released one of the most incredible records of last year. The good news is that they are about to release more records soon that were included in this mix! It’s a must to keep an eye on their ...

Esencia 092 – Balzi DJ

    With a passion for music, community, and queer visibility, Balzi DJ enjoys experimenting with sound and creating spaces of self-expression and connection on the dance floor. For this Mix the Bremen based DJ blends bass-driven rhythms with a vibrant, queer spirit. The moods range from deeper shades of house to ...

Essential Downtempo Records

    I have been listening to several of Cafe Del Mar’s compilations so I decided to make a special post for lovers of the sensual sound of downtempo, balearic house and beyond! Enjoy <3   VA – Café Del Mar – Ibiza – Volumen Dos [React] (1995) Chillout series inspired by the cassettes sold ...

Esencia 091 – Track & Trace

    This mix from Track & Trace contains a handful of unreleased/soon to be released stuff from my self and friends, some of my favourite energetic records to play and other recordings that i personally just think stands out in their own unique ways, weather i be because of their interesting melodies, ...

Esencia 090 – Gi Gi

  A new mix by Gi Gi, who is known for making music between ambient, downtempo, dub and trip hop. For this mix, however, he increases the energy & tempo considerably, while maintaining the sense of texture that informs his music. He recently put out an album on Quiet Time Tapes in September, and has ...