Subtempo Radio

After a short hiatus on mixes, we return with DJ and producer Rene Lorenzo. Coming off his fresh release on Subtempo earlier this year, he shares an intricate ambient through dub techno journey from his record collection that you don't want to miss.

This month's mix comes from the newly formed experimental trio AxOxH. While new as a band, it's composed of electronic music veterans, whose mutual love for modular synths and experimentation brought them together during the pandemic in a garage in Los Angeles. Take a trip through the varied landscape they've outlined for us in this mix through the likes of Arca, Aphex Twin, and more.

This month's mix comes from Argentinian composer Olec Mün. This beautiful instrumental journey across genres is a perfect late-night companion to your creative endeavors. In the accompanying interview, we discuss his latest release on Piano and Coffee records, composing on a grand piano, and the scene in Barcelona. Interview + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/olec-mun

This month's mix comes from surprising duo from the UK, Umber. It's rare when family and creativity meet, but in this case, the paths of these brothers have intersected throughout their careers. This is their latest creation, a back-to-back DJ set, on the heels of Alex's recent vinyl release on Subtempo. A perfect dancefloor warm-up set. Interview + Tracklist: https://subtempo.com/mixes/umber/

Tracklist + Interview: https://subtempo.com/mixes/adriaan-swerts/ In celebration of Piano Day 2023, we have a very special piano-inspired mix and interview with young composer Adriaan Swerts, fresh off his album release on Piano & Coffee Records. Listen to this beautiful drifting journey through modern classical, ambient and electronic notes.

This month's mix sees Zeon return to the Subtempo space, taking us on a deeper journey through night-time tunes. With this half-time, drum & bass inspired set we get to see the breadth of musical spectrum the multi-faceted DJ can offer. We dive deep into having multiple monikers for different projects, and what that can do for an artist creative process in this interview. Tracklist + interview: su...

This month's mix comes from Madrid-based duo Menhir. With their recent album released on Piano and Coffee Records in the bag, they share with us some of their influences, and tracks they are enjoying right now. A true experimental journey through a variety of soundscapes, very textural. We also chat about site-specific music, and their take on using sound to affect a landscape and the Earth in thi...

This month's mix comes from the talented modular synth master Melawati, all the way from Belgium. He prepared a dynamic, uplifting and incredibly surprising mix for us, with some of the unreleased tunes ahead of his album launch this week on Maceo Plex's Ellum Audio. Tracklist + Interview: subtempo.com/mixes/melawati

This month's mix comes all the way from Milan, Italy. Stolen Goods founder, producer and DJ Lele Sacchi, brings a true house affair to close out the summer. We chat about his new label, the music scene in Milan and his extensive 25+ year career moving dancefloors worldwide in this interview: subtempo.com/mixes/lele-sacchi

This month's mix comes from Berlin-based John Loveless (@johnloveless). He runs the Hot Concept imprint, and is core to the sound and output of Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound, where he just released a new EP, taking dancefloors by storm this summer. He prepared a journey full of material exclusively from his label, some unreleased, too. Tracklist + Interview: subtempo.com/mixes/john-loveless

This month's mix comes from the legendary @bluetech. He brings us a wide array of unreleased music from his label Behind The Sky, by himself and artists on the label. It's a true honor to have someone who has been a key inspiration over the years finally on the Subtempo mix series. We dig into his creative process in this insightful interview: Interview + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/bluetech

This month's mix comes from the talented Sinemis, aka @sinebuyuka & @villettemusic, founder of London-based label Injazero Records. She brings us an eclectic set, full of experimental and ambient music by artists from Turkey. Interview + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/sinemis

This month's mix comes from Jack Lever (@jack_lever), UK-based musician, label owner, graphic designer and frequent Synkro collaborator. Jack’s music productions span a decade of downtempo breakbeat electronica. Alongside his collaborative works as one half of Kiyoko and SK222 with Joe McBride, Jack is the director of the newly founded record label Open Tapes and club night Open Circuit with Tom M...

Who better than the wonderful Léo @leo-booka to wrap up the 5-year celebrations with a bow? This man is a myth, a true selector where there was one, with remarkable range and taste. One of my first influences, he has inspired me many times over and over the years and continues to do so. From underground raves in the '90s to clubs or festivals, the past three decades have witnessed an eclectic musi...

This month's mix comes from pianist Lorenz Weber (@lorenzweber). He has created a beautiful thematic mix for us titled "Silence in your body", where he takes us on a journey through ambient, piano, field recordings, and of course, silence. Info + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/lorenz-weber

+ Tracklist + Interview: https://subtempo.com/mixes/foam-and-sand/ We have a very special treat. A mix and interview introducing @foamandsand, @robot-koch's new ambient project. He takes us through the inception of the initiative, what inspired it and what this new moniker has allowed him to do in the studio. ⁠

Electronic duo Dr Honey, stars on the rise all the way from Colombia, share an on-point mix full of massive tunes to fill your summer-ready, dancefloor dreams. Interview + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/dr-honey

This month's mix comes from London-based composer @mattemery. Having released on notable labels such as @injazerorecords and Fat Cat, Matt's music has taken him across the world, both performing as well as through his music for film and TV. We discuss his most recent EP for Injazero, Samurais and the cello in this insightful interview into this young composer's creative process. Interview + Trackl...

+info + tracklist: https://subtempo.com/mixes/sergio-diaz-de-rojas This month's guest mix comes from the talented young composer, pianist, and label owner Sergio Diaz De Rojas @bonjoursergio. With releases on famed labels like 7K!, Sonder House, or Deutsche Grammophon, as well as an impressive output on his very own Piano & Coffee Records, this Peruvian musician is taking the world by storm. He pr...

This month's mix comes from up-and-coming band Hanegi Koen, all the way from Tokyo, Japan! Set to release their debut album on vinyl on Subtempo in March, they prepared this special mix through some mellow beats ranging from ambient to downtempo, to house, creating a seamless journey. We got to catch up with them and how their project started in this insightful interview. Take a read while you lis...

+Info + Tracklist: subtempo.com/mixes/imran-mwagni This month's mix comes all the way from Kenya. DJ, producer, and label owner, Imran Mwangi has prepared a special house set, to get us ready for sending 2020 off how it deserves, with the best positive vibes!

+ Tracklist + Interview: subtempo.com/mixes/thomas-ragsdale This month's mix comes from the incredibly prolific British musician Thomas Ragsdale who seamlessly melds cinematic electronica with immersive soundscapes and blissful techno workouts. His music has quickly gathered international support from publications such as Resident Advisor and FACT. Thomas is also part of Domino Publishing's exclus...

This month's mix comes from the talented Israeli singer-songwriter Zoe Polanski (@bela-tar). Having shared the stage with the likes of Tame Impala and Stereolab, and recently released her debut album on one of our favorite labels, Youngbloods, she is someone to watch. She put together a fascinating journey, melding African sounds with her more electronic influences in a seamless mix. Learn more ab...

This month's mix comes from the talented trio, @sontagshogun who've released multiple records on @youngbloods. They prepared a fantastic mix, upbeat and soulful, perfect for this summer month of July. Music from Moses Sumney, Sade, FKA Twigs, alongside the more experimental sounds of Christina Vantzou, and of course some of their own material as well. Tracklist + interview: subtempo.com/mixes/sont...

+interview +tracklist: https://subtempo.com/mixes/lto/ This month's mix comes from the talented composer and producer @lto-oa, half of @hirola, who's recently released on labels such as @denovali or @injazerorecords. He prepared an eclectic mix that moves through ambient, modern-classical, drone, jazz, and dancefloor material seamlessly creating an intricate and elaborate journey through texture-r...