Category Archives: abstract house

luv418

abstract house, breaks, electronic listening music, robot rock
luv418 The Caged Raver

The Caged Raver

this is a mixtape of new electronic music obtained in the last year, the majority of it presumably made under the shadow of the pandemic. after almost 2 years of varying stages of lockdowns, isolations, curfews, semi-freedoms and false hopes this is what it sounds like inside the mind of the caged raver. 2022 : it’s not about me, it’s about us.
image : The Caged Raver

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Tracklist:
  1. Misplaced Ceiling – Motoko & Myers – Soda Gong (2021)
  2. Bladed Shogun (Deadbeat Remix) – Appleblim – BLKRTZ (2021)
  3. Version You – Bruno Pronsato – Perlon (2021)
  4. Seashells – EOMAC – Planet Mu (2021)
  5. RAD145 – Ryan James Ford – Djak-Up-Bitch (DUB) / Clone Records (2021)
  6. Acid Track – Basic Rhythm – Planet Mu (2021)
  7. The Rise Of The Machines (Ricardo Villalobos ‘Tommys Boy Grew Old Remix’) – Mr. Barcode – Into The Wizard’s Sleeve (2021)
  8. Helical Phase Secreting – Relaxer – Planet Mu (2021)
  9. Shadow With A Golden Aura – Jeff Mills – Axis (2021)
  10. 1 – Pretty Sneaky – Meakusma (2021)
  11. Velocity – Ludwig A.F. – Exo Recordings International (2018/2021)
  12. Laby – Eversines – Die Lichting (2021)
  13. Obstacle 3 – Rian Treanor – Planet Mu (2021)
  14. Piano For AI And Bass From Uncle Scott – Deadbeat Meets The Mole – BLKRTZ (2020)
  15. 3 – Jana Rush – Planet Mu (2021)
  16. Mullit Madollock – Proc Fiskal – Hyperdub (2021)
  17. Signals In My Head – DJ Manny – Planet Mu (2021)

luv411

abstract house
luv411

too spoiled by luv

this chipper mixtape of early nineties happy house music marks the 11th anniversary of dj luv’s records. it has been longer than i like since i last put up a new mix. my 3 turntables were in the shop for their 400th mix tune up (by the Technics 1200 wizard at DCElectronics). after getting them back i wanted to give them a good work out so i went back to the reason i started using 3 turntables in the first place. to properly mix house music. using three decks makes the mixing experience less linear and leaves more room for experimentation and heavy mixing. my personal style, dubbed “abstract house”, is a relentless kind of dance music made up of layers upon layers of rhythms, melodies, vocals, oddities and grooves intended to keep the dancefloor bumpin’. these early nineties house music 12″s are firmly embedded in the foundation of my abstract house. play loud for maximum bounce. thanks for listening.
image : the first 400 mixtape images by luv

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Tracklist:
  1. Ain’t Got No Party (Free Vibe Mix) – Todd Edwards – 111 East Records (1993)
  2. Check This Out (The Bump Mix) – Madd African – Freshly Squeezed (1994)
  3. It’s Just Another Groove – The Mighty Dub Katz – Southern Fried Records (1995)
  4. Tribal Rydims – Kenny “Dope” presents The Bucketheads – Henry Street Music (1994)
  5. Always & Forever – The Keyboard Guy – House Jam Records (1994)
  6. Daylite (Club Mix) – Gypsymen – E Legal (1991)
  7. Movin’ – Johnny Fiasco – Cajual Records (1993)
  8. Not Feeling It – Daniel Wang – Balihu Records (1995)
  9. Feeling Free (Eurodisnee Mix) – Liquid City – Tribal America (1993)
  10. Brighter Days (Underground Goodie Mix) – Cajmere ft. Dajae – Cajual Records (1992)
  11. Oregano (Mix 3) – Oregano – Freeze Records (1994)
  12. Dance – Alternations – TNT Records / Freeze Records (1994)
  13. Luv Anthem – Dirty Harry – Henry Street Music (1995)
  14. I Like It (Mix 2) – Denial – Dansa Records (1995)
  15. Moments Of Samples – Soichi Terada – Far East Recording (1995)
  16. Runaway (Junior’s Tribal Mix) – Janet Jackson – AM:PM (1995)
  17. Addictions (Untitled Remix #1) – 25¢ – Heartbeat UK (1993)
  18. Scat Cat – Todd Terry – TNT Records / Freeze Records (1992)
  19. Believe In Dub – Smokin Beats – Smokin Beats (1994)
  20. Fuk Dat (Remix Instrumental) – Sagat – Maxi Records (1993)
  21. You Make Me Happy – Serious Rope presents Sharon Dee Clarke – Rumour Records (1993)

luv408

abstract house, electro, electronic listening music, robot rock
luv408 They Found Us

They Found Us

it was 20 years ago, way back in 2001. i was wandering around the countryside with my old buddies Pliskin and Dr. B.J. Harris. it was just after nightfall when the still of the evening was disturbed by the sudden appearance of a U.F.O. we stood there stunned for a moment, basked in the alien light that shone down upon us. the last thing i remember was B.J. saying “they found us.” then there was a bright flash that knocked me unconscious. i came to the next morning in the middle of a field alone, haven’t seen Pliskin or the Doctor since.
photo : E. Menda Barcelon

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Tracklist:
  1. The Return Of Pliskin – Bishop – Emissions Static (1995)
  2. Sunk Ice – 2000 & One – 100% Pure (1995)
  3. March Violets – Andrew Weatherall – Pamela Records (2020)
  4. Astronomical Guidepost – Drexciya – Clone (2002/2017)
  5. Eye Robot – Plaid – Warp (2011)
  6. The Return of Dr. B.J. Harris – Beanfield – Compost Records (1996)
  7. Blue Sky Reprise (Derrick Carter Mix) – Stranger – Plink Plonk (1996)
  8. The Brief – Lava Lava – Honeydipped Records (1995)
  9. Ole (A Remix By Moritz von Oswald) – Tony Allen – Honest Jon’s Records (2007)
  10. Rhumba Roland (Fibla Rhumbolento Mix) – Lisa Carbon – Quartermass (2000)
  11. What The… – Doctor Rockit – Lowlife (1999)
  12. Pistol Oderso (Mehr Acid Mix) – Daniel Wang – Ghostly International (2004)
  13. Ass Therapy For Bunny Girls – Music For Freaks And Their Friends – Plink Plonk (1996)
  14. Lowdown – Deep Fuzz – Noid Recordings (2000)
  15. Move (Volume Mix) – Moby – Volume (1993)
  16. Squaredance – Kerrier District – Rephlex (2004)

luv397

abstract house, breaks, electronic listening music, robot rock, techno
luv397 Well That was Fucked Up

well that was fucked up

“well that was fucked up” sums up 2020 pretty well. things felt uneasy at the end of 2019, like the cracks in the bottom of the basin were getting bigger and bigger, and things were getting heavier and heavier. something was about to give. that’s why i titled the first mixtape of last year Hold On because it felt like 2020 was gonna be a rough ride. as i started putting together 2021’s inaugural mix i intentionally chose only new music from 2020 and unintentionally created a mix that represented the crazy year that was. well that was fucked up is designed to help exorcise our collective ill feelings from 2020 by grooving them out of our system. clearing our minds and souls to help us better tackle the challenges that lay ahead. may it help you power the future.
photo : Minneapolis on fire after George Floyd’s murder (5/29/20) BLACK LIVES MATTER

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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from One Way Mirror – Mark Pritchard – Warp (2020)
  2. Moving 909s (Plaid Remix) – John Tejada – Palette Recordings (2020)
  3. J Is For _ _ _ _ – Mark Pritchard – Warp (2020)
  4. School – Four Tet – Text Records (2020)
  5. Wolf (John Talabot’s Euphoric Remix) – Darkstar – Warp (2020)
  6. O-Ton Reassembled 2 – Luke Slater – Ostgut Ton (2020)
  7. Box – Shed – Tectonic (2020)
  8. Machine Gun – East Man – Planet Mu (2020)
  9. Transit – Commodo – Black Acre (2020)
  10. Detrand – Ricardo Villalobos – Rawax (2020)
  11. Snake Dance – Al Wootton – Livity Sound (2020)
  12. untitled side B track 2 – BEAUTIFULPLACE – BEAUTIFULPLACE (2020)
  13. Canone Infinito – Lorenzo Senni – Warp (2020)
  14. TV Do Dub – Jay Glass Dubs vs Guerilla Toss – DFA (2020)
  15. Sterling Bridge (DJ Dairy & DJ Orient (black midi) Remix) – Battles – Warp (2020)
  16. Idontknow – Jamie xx – Young Turks (2020)
  17. Hillbilly Moonshine – Shit & Shine – Rocket Recordings (2020)
  18. Nervelevers – Squarepusher – Warp (2020)
  19. excerpt from One Way Mirror – Mark Pritchard – Warp (2020)
  20. Brand E – John Frusciante – Timesig (2020)
  21. Oblivion Theme – Ital Tek – Planet Mu (2020)
  22. excerpt from One Way Mirror – Mark Pritchard – Warp (2020)

luv381

abstract house
luv381 Music For Empty Discotheques

Music For Empty Discotheques

ever since the clubs closed down it has been eerily quiet on dancefloors around the globe. there have been rumors from all sectors reporting folks hearing strange sounds and groove inducing rumblings emanating from many clubs that have been in lockdown for weeks. there is speculation that sound systems have spontaneously been turning on. trying to mimic through scraps of misremembered sounds and rhythmic patterns the music they used to play, in an attempt to lure us back to the dancefloor. it seems the relationship between dancers and sound systems is a symbiotic one. the machines miss their human counterparts, instinctively knowing we are both stronger when we are together.
photo : Club Lonely

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Tracklist:
  1. Mahogany Brown – Moodymann – Peace Frog (1998)
  2. Volumes (The Mole’s MMD Mix) – Zero % – Here To Hell (2018)
  3. New Style Of – Gemini – Peace Frog (1997)
  4. Saying Nothing – Deadbeat – Cynosure (2002)
  5. Samma – Ricardo Villalobos – Perlon (2012)
  6. Next To Nothing (Exercise One Remix) – Shackleton ft. Jackson Del Rey – Crosstown Rebels (2007)
  7. Additional Elements – D.S. – F Communications (1994)
  8. Operaman – Height 611 – Oxygen Music Works (1995)
  9. Kross – Sensorama – Ladomat 2000 (1998)
  10. Running From Love – The Other People Place – Warp (2001)
  11. Extrude – Plastikman – Minus / Mute (2014)
  12. Honolulu (Digitaline’s Kamehameha I.) – Digitaline – Cadenza (2007)
  13. Ocoras – Four Tet – Text Records (2012/2015)
  14. UnEasy Horizons – Dinky Dog – Minus (2005)
  15. Refugio – Anthony Naples – Text Records (2015)
  16. Kungsbron – The Persauder – Svek (1998)
  17. I Miss You – Herbert ft. Shingai Shoniwa – !K7 Records (2001)

luv376

abstract house, robot rock, techno
luv376 Hold On

Hold On

as per regulations, this first mix of the year is comprised only of cuts released in 2019. some new sounds to help your mind, body and soul prepare for what’s to come in 2020. hold on, it’s gonna be a bumpy one.
photo : a still from Harold Lloyd’s 1923 movie Saftey Last

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Tracklist:
  1. Optimism Over Despair – Konx-Om-Pax – Planet Mu (2019)
  2. Ectroscop – Ricardo Villalobos – Deset (2019)
  3. Only Human – KH – Text Records (2019)
  4. Nyusa – DJ Lag & Okzharp – Hyperdub (2019)
  5. Unbeknown To Us – Freaks – Music For Freaks (2019)
  6. If I Gave U My Love – Moodymann – KDJ (2019)
  7. Archangel – Daniel Maunick – Far Out Recordings (2019)
  8. Peeped Booths – Pépé Bradock – Atavisme (2019)
  9. HIAEA – Afrodeutsche – Skam (2019)
  10. TLA – Dark Sky – Monkeytown Records (2019)
  11. excerpt from If I Gave U My Love – Moodymann – KDJ (2019)
  12. Memory Lake – Special Request – Houndstooth (2019)
  13. Time Million (Pépé Bradock’s Bonus Bit) – Feater ft. Vilja Larjosto – Running Back (2019)
  14. Envenom – Lee Gamble – Hyperdub (2019)
  15. Club Dread – Antwood – Planet Mu (2019)
  16. Claustro – Burial – Hyperdub (2019)

luv362

abstract house, disco
luv362 Hot Jupiter Candidates

Hot Jupiter Candidates

fifteen layers of hot future space disco.
image : a collection of Hot Jupiter Candidates taken from the satellite of luv

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Tracklist
  1. Moving Cities (Alternative Version) – Faze Action – Nuphonic (2000)
  2. Watersports (A Track For Rednail) – House Of Whacks – Luxury Service Records (1995)
  3. Love Call (Restless Soul Peaktime Remix) – Ramsey & Co. – BBE (1997)
  4. He Not In – Chicken Lips – Kingsize (2002)
  5. Who La La? (Linkwood Edit) – Linkwood – Firecracker Recordings (2009)
  6. Hangin On – Deep Fuzz – Noid Records (2000)
  7. Philadelphia – The Black Science Orchestra – Junior Boy’s Own (1994)
  8. Misen Gymnastics (ext. version) (Idjut Full Version) – Oorutaichi – Bear Funk (2005)
  9. Brooklyn Club Jam (Brennan Green‘s Version) – Runaway – DFA (2008)
  10. Day One – Deadly Avenger – Illicit Recordings (2002)
  11. Non (Cruel Edit) – Quakerman – U-Star Records (2001)
  12. Bloody Hell – The Emperor Machine – DC Recordings (2004)
  13. Encounters – Ray Mang – Noid Recordings (1996)
  14. I.F.G. – Darkfader – Hairy Claw (2003)
  15. The Work Song (Faze Action Instrumental Reprise) – Pat Lundy – Central Records (2000)

luv359

abstract house, breaks, dubstep, electronic listening music, footwork 'n' juke, robot rock, techno
luv359 Land Of Abundance

Land Of Abundance

as it’s the top of a new year i went back through the stacks and culled some future sounds from the year that was 2018.
photo : Roget Lisky-Donnegan

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Tracklist
  1. Buried Deep Within – Orbital – ACP Recordings (2018)
  2. Master Of All Visible Shapes – Surgeon – Dynamic Tension Records (2018)
  3. Bodied – Ital Tek – Planet Mu (2018)
  4. Cloudy Back Yard – RP Boo – Planet Mu (2018)
  5. Advanced Aerial Threat – Hugo Massien – Tectonic (2018)
  6. Blue Bullet – Andrew Weatherall – ByrdOut (2018)
  7. Heal – John Tejada – Kompakt (2018)
  8. Slow Fade (Actress Remix) – Daniel Avery – Phantasy Sound (2018)
  9. Subtitles – Throwing Snow – Houndstooth (2018)
  10. Cutting Tone – Martyn – Ostgut Ton (2018)
  11. The Things We Don’t Know – The Sun God a.k.a. Jamal Moss – Modern Obscure Music (2018)
  12. Slicing – Randomer – Dekmantel (2018)
  13. Oustrue – Richard Devine – Timesig (2018)
  14. Romantic DNA – Pépé Bradock – Atavisme (2018)
  15. Cracked – Demdike Stare – Modern Love (2018)
  16. Blackheath – Mythologen – Höga Nord Records (2018)
  17. Flash React – Batu – XL Recordings (2018)
  18. Dopamine – Proc Fiskal – Hyperdub (2018)
  19. Abundance10edit [2 R8’s, FZ20m & A 909] – Aphex Twin – Warp (2018)

luv354

abstract house, electronic listening music
luv354 Glass 4heads

Glass 4heads

wood, breath, earth, journey, electronic, drum, string, heartbeat, glitch, loop, live, layer, metallic, digital, glass, sound, world
image : Last Leg Sam

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Tracklist
  1. Los Corraleros – The Disposable Rhythm Section – Nonplace (2000)
  2. Santiago Marena (Aurelian Riviere remix) – Cumbia 20 De Enero – Soul Jazz (2012)
  3. Kime Ne (Ricardo Villalobos Version 2) – Insanlar – Honest Jon’s Records (2015)
  4. Sounding Lines 6 – Moritz Von Oswald Trio – Honest Jon’s Records (2015)
  5. The Elephant In The Pool – Deadbeat – BLKRTZ (2012)
  6. Rubaczech – Burnt Friedman vs. Konono Nº1 – Congotronics (2010)
  7. Tendency – Jan Jelinek – ˜scape (2000)
  8. Don Fiore (original mix) – Michel Cleis – Cadenza (2010)
  9. Bring Trance Back (To Las Vegas) – Burger / Ink – Harvest / Matador (1997/1998)
  10. Microcosmoism (Ricardo Villalobos remix) – Samuel Rohrer – Arjunamusic (2017)
  11. Afrika Afrika (John Talabot & Pional – ‘Lost Scripts’ Rerub) – Ekambi Brillant – Africa Seven (2017)
  12. Jellybones – Pinch & Shackleton – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  13. Chlorophyll Drop Shot – Flanger – Nonplace (2015)
  14. Neverevernever – Thomas Fehlmann – Kompakt (2018)
  15. He Loves Me – To Rococo Rot – City Slang / Emperor Jones (1997)

luv338

abstract house, robot rock
luv338 weve come a long way maybe

we’ve come a long way, maybe

exploring the Record Canyon the other day i slipped into a deep, dark chasm full of slowly oozing abstract house grooves and strains of rarefied robot rock. i was down there for just over an hour but with help of my trusted trio of Technics i was able to mix my way out.
image : 2000 Man

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Tracklist
  1. 5th Dimensions (Joerg Burger Dschungeloper Mx) – The Orb – Kompakt (2017)
  2. Lost Star6 – REKID – Soul Jazz (2006)
  3. And Zen There Were – Esoterica – Elusive Recordings (2001)
  4. Lovin’ U – Newworldaquarium – Peacefrog Records (2001)
  5. Keep That Money For Us (Shiraishi’s Cash Prize Remix) – The Mighty Quark – Play Label (2000)
  6. Soul Down – Losoul – Playhouse (2003)
  7. Sweet Gerry Dynamite – Idjut Boys – Noid Recordings (1998)
  8. Slak (Live At Spastik 94) – Plastikman – Plus 8 Records (2002)
  9. CYN – Actress – Ninja Tune (2017)
  10. 300mil (Milk) – Rei Harakami – Sublime Records (1998)
  11. Voyager – Falty DL – Planet Mu (2011)
  12. Grapes (Larry Gus Remix) – Eric Copeland – DFA (2015)
  13. An Open Secret – Derrick Carter’s Sound Patrol – Organico (1994)
  14. She Wiggles When She Walks – Dobie – Big Dada (2013)
  15. 4° C – Prism – Sublime Records (1997)
  16. Out Of The Storm (C’s Planet E Special Mix) – Incognito – Talkin’ Loud (1996)