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  1. 5d ago

    Local Selection 322: LoveSmoke

    This week’s entry in the Local Selection Mix series comes from LoveSmoke, with a concoction of deep house, Afro-house and Afro-tech, weaving emotive melodies, rolling basslines and visceral rhythms into dancefloor journeys rooted in Black culture, femininity and spirituality. LoveSmoke approach DJing as an expression of identity, using music to create space for movement, connection and self-expression. Their selections lean into the emotional weight of a record as much as its physical impact, building journeys that bring together rhythm, feeling and collective energy. From all-vinyl sets to a weekly residency and appearances at festivals including Beyond The Pale and Éalu Le Grá, the duo have continued to develop their sound while remaining grounded in a shared vision. For LoveSmoke, the dancefloor is a space to foster connection through music, bringing people together through shared experiences and collective energy. For this edition of Local Selection, LoveSmoke move through deep house, Afro-house and Afro-tech, tracing a path through emotive melodies, driving percussion and rolling low-end. An entrancing mix that reflects the duo’s approach to selection, balancing soulful depth with rhythms that run deeper than the act of picking one record after the next. LoveSmoke -------------------- SC: @lovesmokesounds IG: www.instagram.com/lovesmokesounds Four Four Magazine 
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    Local Selection 322: LoveSmoke
  2. Oct 21

    Local Selection 321: Holz

    In this edition of the Local Selection, Holz blasts off into jackin’ techno and funk-laced grooves, delivering a cheeky, high-energy mix that wastes no time getting down to business. Having spent the past year DJing across Dublin and Galway, the rising DJ is steadily honing a sound that balances hypnotic, groove-led techno with the playful, sexy energy of the dancefloor. Drawing inspiration from artists like Gigi FM and ANNĒ, Holz gravitates towards persistent rhythms and hypnotic soundscapes that keep dancers locked in. But there’s room for a little mischief, too. With Ireland’s queer techno scene playing a formative role in their musical journey, the mix embraces the freedom, fun and flirtation that make a dancefloor feel alive. Across the hour, raw, fast-paced cuts collide with soulful hardgroove bangers, lush chords, cheeky vocal hooks, rave-ready stabs and jarring percussion. It’s a relentless race through techno’s more playful end, with grooves that jack, rhythms that roll and crescendo after crescendo pushing the energy forward. There’s barely a moment to catch your breath, let alone stand still. For Holz, it’s all about finding that sweet spot between hypnotic intensity and unfiltered dancefloor pleasure. Strap in and let Holz take you for a ride. HOLZ -------------------- SC: @user-535513921 IG: www.instagram.com/holz.zloh Four Four Magazine 
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    Local Selection 321: Holz

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