Jacaranda is back and ready to bloom again.
First guest mix of the year is the second for Undervann within this mix-series.
Maneuvering between different UK based genres, Vitaliy gives us an opportunity to witness his marvelous musical adventure. Such a pity it only lasts an hour.

Dazion, Anya, Ken Kuusk, Sasha Foam & Anastasia Zems @ Lusophonica.

Запись TESTFM takeover из студии Lusophonica в Лиссабоне. С июля будем выходить в эфир оттуда раз в месяц.

“You may like it or not, but Jacaranda has been all about broken and bass music so far. And it is going to stay the same in the July of 2024 too, because the new mix was recorded by Viner (but I would call it a masterpiece rather than a mix).

It is a huge honor to have Viner as a guest. He is a Barcelona-based musician with a release background on Tripalium Corp and Get Busy Records. The mix partially contains some of Viner’s unreleased tracks and they are setting the mood for the hour of unswitchable music.”

In this mix series, Andrey Lipa would like to explore broken, crumbled, and non-obvious dance music with the help of his friends. You can expect a wide-ranging journey with the primary goal of making you twitch somehow.

Dj HeadSick — это музыкант Коля Долгов, участник проектов Пайта и Проделки Больной Головы. Его новый альбом New Life — отформатированный и спрессованный кубик огромного количества переживаний, воспоминаний, боли и смирения. Но это красиво, потому что только поэты умеют просто ставить картинку на паузу и созерцать прожитый момент, каким бы он ни был.
«Совсем не важно, по каким причинам что-то в жизни меняется — важно уметь находить в себе силы принимать любой исход, и хороший, и плохой» — говорит Коля.

Альбом New Life — про жизнь, про большие перемены, про отношения и, конечно, про места. В нем охвачена большая география — рождение в Мурманске, детство в Севастополе, учеба в Краснодаре, переезд в Москву, связанный с вспыхнувшим интересом к музыке и ее языку.

«В этот альбом запечатаны свет и надежда, боль и обиды, огромная любовь», рассказывает автор. Слушая альбом, будто читаешь «Детство» Толстого, только все это про Колю. Вот он смотрит мультик «Котенок по имени Гав», вот влюбляется, вот впервые слушает джангл, вот теряет жизненные опоры и снова находит их в глубоком ломаном бите – и тот не подведет. – «Может слишком много поэзии моих в словах, но такая уж моя правда», остальное про Колю расскажут мелодии и ритмы.

Релиз выйдет на Mestnost Records.

Премьеру трека All My Ambient слушайте на нашем саундклауде.

PREMIERE: WTNS “Impact Work”

Independent artist WTNS announces the release of her debut EP, "How Tall Is Your Wall?" This audacious collection of self-produced songs jumps from dub, to mahraganat, garage, techno, and big beat, resulting in an experience that is as thought-provoking as it is energizing.

In "How Tall Is Your Wall?" WTNS combines her unique sound with a message about the mental walls we construct to shield our perception of reality. Each track is infused with passion, curiosity and creativity that invite listeners to explore their own barriers and preconceptions, through emotional and unexpected sonic trips.

The EP features collaborations, including the eco-pop anthem "Aride," produced by Dimmi, and the high-energy track "Extension!" featuring mahraganat sensation Shobra El General. These partnerships broaden the reach of the project, set to speak to different audiences and tastes, while safeguarding WTNS’ love for sound experimentation.

"I wanted to create something that makes people both think and move," says WTNS. "This EP is about identifying the walls we set to protect our comfort, our perception of the world, and challenging the ways we find bliss in willful ignorance."

With its blend of sharp lyrics, infectious beats, and genre-defying sounds, "How Tall Is Your Wall?" is a statement of freedom and agency. WTNS's debut EP is more than just a collection of songs; it's a call to action, urging listeners to examine and dismantle the barriers that paralyze their understanding of and connection to reality.

Right now we’re kicking off our monthly takeover on Lisbon’s Lusophonica radio. We’ll explore the local scene and invite traveling DJs who are in the city at the time. Stay tuned!

Pedro, the founder of Lusophonica, is a man who has established a radio station with a comprehensive musical program in the region. (Thank him for inviting us!). Waiting to be amazed by domestic gems.

Bogdan Ra
He's extensive experience covers a wide range of music styles, including disco, r&b, acid, new beat, and house. Many of his tracks, edits, and remixes have been featured in the mixes of prominent DJs. He recently released his first vinyl record, an EP noscriptd "What Is A DJ?", on Craft Music Records. It’s sick. Highly recommended.

Lownar
Partner in crime and co-founder of Lusophonica, an experienced DJ, and the city's renowned warm-up specialist. He’ll gradually ease us into the evening.

Lupercia
Hailing from GDL, MX, Lupercia is a Berlin based music cognoscenti. She is a staunch feminist, proud “off with their heads” style hater and anti-cool advocate with a strong allegiance to the underprivileged and unfortunate. She’ll play some emo stuff to bring a touch of darkness to this sunny day.

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Lusophonica is a coffee house and online radio tuned into what people listen to, create and drink in Portugal and the Lusophone world. With an ear to Portugal’s heart, Lusophonica brings a meeting point for those in the know, the curious passer-by, creative beings and adventurers. A place to experiment and disseminate.

Listen online: https://www.lusophonica.com/

Old but gold. Fan video compilation on Cyan85 "Get Ya Up”.

Recordings from the first edition of our monthly takeover on Lisbon’s Lusophonica radio.

Fan video compilation of Greenwald’s “Hitachi”.

чистил телефон и нашел. агли клуб. за диджейкой Лиза и Денис

Продолжаю радоваться и восторгаться дорогими читателями, отныне пусть они будут называться святые угодники.

Вчера Ксюша из Сада камней (тут о них почитайте и обязательно послушайте) ответила на пост о замечательном ленинградском поэте Владимире Уфлянде песней группы «Елены Эфемерная» – В бытность мою…
Слова взяты из «Рассказа женщины» В. Уфлянда.

Группа «Елена Эфемерная» – экспериментальный проект студентов Московского Института Тонких Химических Технологий (МИТХТ), просуществовавший с 1990 по 1991 год.

Участники группы – поклонники Кейджа и Штокхаузена, много экспериментировали с саундом.
Музыку записывали в общежитии МИТХТ при помощи двух микшеров и бобинного магнитофона.

В 2022 их записи переиздали ребята из TESTFM, в релиз вошли треки из альбома «Воспитание» и наиболее интересные фрагменты из неизданных пленок.

Я очень и очень рекомендую телеграм канал TESTFM, он замечательный и мною любимый, как и и само музыкальное явление TESTFM – одна из лучших и интереснейших музыкальных русских инициатив.

Jacaranda w/ Gneiss (live)

"I am utterly pleased to share a new guest mix by a Brest-based artist Simon Capillon, who is a part of Dans La Zone and is now getting known more as Gneiss.

He is about to release his new EP on Tripalium Corp label so that is a perfect opportunity to get to know him better. One of his previous releases caught my eye around a year ago and I have been looking on his development as an artist since than. I love the mood his tracks are setting, I also love to listen to his live performances and I am very grateful that Simon accepted my invite and recorded a mix for Jacaranda.

In fact, that is not a mix. That is a live trance-ish set which Simon recorded solely for Jacaranda. I find it matching perfectly with a sunset bike ride across the city as it is a pulsating yet quite relaxing composition of sounds." ~ Andrey Lipa

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In this mix series, Andrey Lipa would like to explore broken, crumbled, and non-obvious dance music with the help of his friends. You can expect a wide-ranging journey with the primary goal of making you twitch somehow.

From the archive. Nosedrip at TESTFM studio. Winter, 2019.
Full recording is here.