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Inspirational listening, guest and site mixes:
Red Rack'em - Muthafuckin' D download listen
Danny Berman aka Nottingham's pirate soul maestro Red Rack'em brings the heat with a mix of slow burning beat
down house grooves. Earlier in 2008 he released the smashing wobbly disco space funk "Laissez Faire" EP under
the guise of Hot Coins. Running the Smuggler's Inn parties and a fortnightly radio show by the same name helps
to keep him out of trouble.
Cool In The Pool June 2008 download listen
It's been a while, but here's a fresh selection of spaced out disco and slo-mo house for your aural pleasure.
Includes a few oldies and much loved new tracks by Max Essa, Elitechnique, Richard Gateaux and Coyote.
Garth - Cosmic Broadcast download listen
To most Garth needs no introduction ... legendary Wicked Crew member from San Francisco, producer of classic
records like "Twenty Minutes of Disco Glory", globe trotting dj and head honcho of Grayhound Recordings and
Golden Goose. This blinding mix, a masterclass in midtempo club music, is brought to you in killer oddball new
wave cosmic dub style. Enjoy!
Andrew Allsgood download listen
The Toronto local drops an afro tech bomb on the disco! The mix starts off wonderfully laidback, but gets
seriously chugging and becomes a cracker that includes tracks from Don Henley, Henrik Schwarz, Isolee and Jose
Gonzalez. Andrew has two ace records under his belt on Truffle Music and when in Canada you can catch him
at the monthly party Fascination.
Craig Christon - Moonlit Beach download listen
A superb mix of deep throbbing cosmic & balearic music with soaring synths, rocking guitars and afro chants for a
mind bending experience on a moonlit beach. Craig is not only an fantastic dj, but also part of the group Weirdo
Police and co-organizer of the Lunar Jam parties in Leeds (UK).
Peter Visti - Miami Beach download listen
White jackets, no socks, palm trees ... you can just feel the cool dripping from this one. Peter at the controls
again, working the system in his subtle way, with a blend of new and old afro-balearic-dub-disco grooves. If you
like this scroll down for a couple more of his always ace mixes.
Ytre Rymden Dansskola download listen
All the way from Norway comes this tripped out mix of eclectic niceness. Steve Miller, Beck and Siouxsie are all
thrown in to make the party move. Marius and Jarle are already well known in their local electronic scene and
recently took us all by storm with their incredible release Kjappfot on Full Pupp.
Al Usher - Peaks & Valleys download listen
Slowly surely Al kills it with his fun set, exclaiming a love for music including space disco, italo, house and that
brain melting Monsoon dub! He's the man behind the cult Slipshod EP that came out in 2003, this year's
favourite Gnanfou and many remixes including one for Amy Winehouse, while also recording with Ewan Pearson
under the Partial Arts moniker.
Aeroplane download listen
DJ Stephen and Vito De Luca make up Aeroplane who caused bit of a stir with their debut EP "Caramellas" on
Eskimo records this year. With some amazing releases lined up for 2008 and residency at the Make Up club in
Ghent, it looks like take off for these guys ... Enjoy their superb mix of psychedelic aerodiscomusic.
Peter Visti - Balearic Monday download listen
Between releasing some dope records on Eskimo and Mindless boogie, Peter returns for his second mix on Cool in
the Pool. Starting off with lovely instrumentals, then some obscure long lost pop, while en route taking in some
soft rock and dance classics, this is a mix full of beautiful party selections. Music to take the blues away!
Phil Mison download listen
The pioneering producer / DJ and master of the the understated beat transports us to warm island beaches with a
selection of flamenco, lazy handclaps, dub and deep house. Phil's career began at the Milk Bar in London during
the early nineties, but he began his journey into world prominence by submitting a homemade mixed tape to
Underworld's Darren Emerson and solidified his reputation via tours with Leftfield and other bands. He currently
also records music with Pete Herbert as Reverso 68 and Frontera, and solo as Cantoma.
Mudd's Tea & Biscuit mix download listen
Mudd (aka Paul Murphy) has been releasing amazing underground balearic / disco /cosmic classic records the
last couple of years on the prolific Rong label and his own Claremont 56 label. If you've been listening to the
Cool in the Pool shows you'll be well familiar with his stuff though, there has almost been a track of his on every
mix! He's also a very cool dj and his set was one of highlights at the PS1 parties in Brooklyn last year. So, enjoy
this inspirational mix with enough poptastic moments to move dancefloors, outdoor parties, you name it ....
Timm Sure (Coyote) - Is it Balearic? Vol 1 download listen
- Is it Balearic? Vol 2 download listen
- Is it Balearic? Vol 3 download listen
An unpretentious selection of feel good music for the soul that you cannot help but relax to and that's perfect for
sunsets. Timm has been DJing since 1989 and together with his production partner Ampo form Coyote, which
have just released a wonderful EP on their own 'Is it Balearic?' label.
Peter Visti - At the Beach download listen
As half of Visti and Meyland on the essential Balearic Biscuits label, and recently on his own through labels like
Eskimo and Mindless Boogie, Peter has been providing many record boxes with fantastic dubbed out tracks and
pop remakes equally playable on the beach, club or home. Just in time for summer, he sent us this great blend of
organic and electronic music, so grab a coctail, get laid back and enjoy the mix.
Mark E - Love the Action download listen
With his looped up Detroit influenced beat down disco grooves (and huge stompers toward the end of this mix)
Mark knows how to move the floor! After the raved about "Scared" release on Jisco Music and much loved by
Cool in the Pool "Deja Vu" on Running Back his poised for great things ...
Max Essa - Beard Therapy download listen
We're taken on a cool exotic trip around the world by Max Essa (Bear Funk Entertainment) with a superb blend of
tropical rock, eastern cosmic funk and lawless mexican disco. Under his relaxed style are deep record crates with
real dancefloor gems. Thanks Max for the mix!
Mark Seven - Stop don't stop download listen
An amazing exclusive mix from exceptional DJ, rare record dealer and party thrower Mark Seven! He absolutely
kills it with an uplifting set that crosses all genres effortlessly, from unidentifiable funk, mid tempo balearic rock,
heads down house, boogie and more ...check out Mark's recordstore here and an
Harvey - Live in San Diego download listen
One of so many inspirational sets from Harvey.
Richard Sen - Backroom mix download listen
Richard Sen from Padded Cell and Bronx Dogs in some backroom in a lovely eclectic style. If you know any of
the tracks, please email coolinthepool!
Cool In The Pool February 2008 download listen
Back with more mid tempo bassy gear ... includes tracks by The Mighty Bop, Thomas Bangalter, Fred Cherry, Beat
Pharmacy, Cloud One and more.
Cool In The Pool November 2007 download listen
In at the deep end this time ... dubbing it. Tracks included by Nick Sole, Community Recordings, Mock & Toof,
Goody Goody, Al Usher & Code 718.
Cool In The pool August 2007 download listen
OK, not a lot of deep house, but lots of favourite relaxed and other dancy gear ... includes Kajagoogoo,
Hiroshima, Ame, Ian Dury and more.
Cool In The Pool July 2007 download listen
More mellow stuff including the new Coyote, Jan Hammer, one or two wrong speed records, and Queen. Back
next month, but maybe more on the deep house end ....
Cool In The Pool June 2007 download listen
A session with tracks by Amon Duul, Baldelli, Coyote, Al Usher and more Mudd ...
Cool In The Pool May 2007 download listen
Mudd, AC Koolkas, a Lou Reed dub, Global Communication ... from headnodding to hip shaking.
Cool In The Pool March 2007 download listen
Includes Antena, Tomboy, Kalabrese, a Greg Wilson remix and a Pilooski edit. Hope you enjoy.
Cool In The Pool February 2007 download listen
A mix of tripped out mainly new inspirational releases. Includes Mark E, Danny Wang, Fre$hro and more ...
Cool In The Pool January 2007 download listen
A sleazy late night / early morning slowmo session of balearic, disco and deep house, taking in the likes of Quiet
Village, Force of Nature and Fuzz against Junk.
Cool In The Pool December 2006 download listen
This is a mix of heady downtempo that includes balearic and cosmic records from Ashra, Max Essa, Thomas Leer
and Jolly Music. On an island somewhere during sunset lying in the pool coctail in the hand ...
Red Rack'em - Muthafuckin' D download listen
Danny Berman aka Nottingham's pirate soul maestro Red Rack'em brings the heat with a mix of slow burning beat
down house grooves. Earlier in 2008 he released the smashing wobbly disco space funk "Laissez Faire" EP under
the guise of Hot Coins. Running the Smuggler's Inn parties and a fortnightly radio show by the same name helps
to keep him out of trouble.
Cool In The Pool June 2008 download listen
It's been a while, but here's a fresh selection of spaced out disco and slo-mo house for your aural pleasure.
Includes a few oldies and much loved new tracks by Max Essa, Elitechnique, Richard Gateaux and Coyote.
Garth - Cosmic Broadcast download listen
To most Garth needs no introduction ... legendary Wicked Crew member from San Francisco, producer of classic
records like "Twenty Minutes of Disco Glory", globe trotting dj and head honcho of Grayhound Recordings and
Golden Goose. This blinding mix, a masterclass in midtempo club music, is brought to you in killer oddball new
wave cosmic dub style. Enjoy!
Andrew Allsgood download listen
The Toronto local drops an afro tech bomb on the disco! The mix starts off wonderfully laidback, but gets
seriously chugging and becomes a cracker that includes tracks from Don Henley, Henrik Schwarz, Isolee and Jose
Gonzalez. Andrew has two ace records under his belt on Truffle Music and when in Canada you can catch him
at the monthly party Fascination.
Craig Christon - Moonlit Beach download listen
A superb mix of deep throbbing cosmic & balearic music with soaring synths, rocking guitars and afro chants for a
mind bending experience on a moonlit beach. Craig is not only an fantastic dj, but also part of the group Weirdo
Police and co-organizer of the Lunar Jam parties in Leeds (UK).
Peter Visti - Miami Beach download listen
White jackets, no socks, palm trees ... you can just feel the cool dripping from this one. Peter at the controls
again, working the system in his subtle way, with a blend of new and old afro-balearic-dub-disco grooves. If you
like this scroll down for a couple more of his always ace mixes.
Ytre Rymden Dansskola download listen
All the way from Norway comes this tripped out mix of eclectic niceness. Steve Miller, Beck and Siouxsie are all
thrown in to make the party move. Marius and Jarle are already well known in their local electronic scene and
recently took us all by storm with their incredible release Kjappfot on Full Pupp.
Al Usher - Peaks & Valleys download listen
Slowly surely Al kills it with his fun set, exclaiming a love for music including space disco, italo, house and that
brain melting Monsoon dub! He's the man behind the cult Slipshod EP that came out in 2003, this year's
favourite Gnanfou and many remixes including one for Amy Winehouse, while also recording with Ewan Pearson
under the Partial Arts moniker.
Aeroplane download listen
DJ Stephen and Vito De Luca make up Aeroplane who caused bit of a stir with their debut EP "Caramellas" on
Eskimo records this year. With some amazing releases lined up for 2008 and residency at the Make Up club in
Ghent, it looks like take off for these guys ... Enjoy their superb mix of psychedelic aerodiscomusic.
Peter Visti - Balearic Monday download listen
Between releasing some dope records on Eskimo and Mindless boogie, Peter returns for his second mix on Cool in
the Pool. Starting off with lovely instrumentals, then some obscure long lost pop, while en route taking in some
soft rock and dance classics, this is a mix full of beautiful party selections. Music to take the blues away!
Phil Mison download listen
The pioneering producer / DJ and master of the the understated beat transports us to warm island beaches with a
selection of flamenco, lazy handclaps, dub and deep house. Phil's career began at the Milk Bar in London during
the early nineties, but he began his journey into world prominence by submitting a homemade mixed tape to
Underworld's Darren Emerson and solidified his reputation via tours with Leftfield and other bands. He currently
also records music with Pete Herbert as Reverso 68 and Frontera, and solo as Cantoma.
Mudd's Tea & Biscuit mix download listen
Mudd (aka Paul Murphy) has been releasing amazing underground balearic / disco /cosmic classic records the
last couple of years on the prolific Rong label and his own Claremont 56 label. If you've been listening to the
Cool in the Pool shows you'll be well familiar with his stuff though, there has almost been a track of his on every
mix! He's also a very cool dj and his set was one of highlights at the PS1 parties in Brooklyn last year. So, enjoy
this inspirational mix with enough poptastic moments to move dancefloors, outdoor parties, you name it ....
Timm Sure (Coyote) - Is it Balearic? Vol 1 download listen
- Is it Balearic? Vol 2 download listen
- Is it Balearic? Vol 3 download listen
An unpretentious selection of feel good music for the soul that you cannot help but relax to and that's perfect for
sunsets. Timm has been DJing since 1989 and together with his production partner Ampo form Coyote, which
have just released a wonderful EP on their own 'Is it Balearic?' label.
Peter Visti - At the Beach download listen
As half of Visti and Meyland on the essential Balearic Biscuits label, and recently on his own through labels like
Eskimo and Mindless Boogie, Peter has been providing many record boxes with fantastic dubbed out tracks and
pop remakes equally playable on the beach, club or home. Just in time for summer, he sent us this great blend of
organic and electronic music, so grab a coctail, get laid back and enjoy the mix.
Mark E - Love the Action download listen
With his looped up Detroit influenced beat down disco grooves (and huge stompers toward the end of this mix)
Mark knows how to move the floor! After the raved about "Scared" release on Jisco Music and much loved by
Cool in the Pool "Deja Vu" on Running Back his poised for great things ...
Max Essa - Beard Therapy download listen
We're taken on a cool exotic trip around the world by Max Essa (Bear Funk Entertainment) with a superb blend of
tropical rock, eastern cosmic funk and lawless mexican disco. Under his relaxed style are deep record crates with
real dancefloor gems. Thanks Max for the mix!
Mark Seven - Stop don't stop download listen
An amazing exclusive mix from exceptional DJ, rare record dealer and party thrower Mark Seven! He absolutely
kills it with an uplifting set that crosses all genres effortlessly, from unidentifiable funk, mid tempo balearic rock,
heads down house, boogie and more ...check out Mark's recordstore here and an
Harvey - Live in San Diego download listen
One of so many inspirational sets from Harvey.
Richard Sen - Backroom mix download listen
Richard Sen from Padded Cell and Bronx Dogs in some backroom in a lovely eclectic style. If you know any of
the tracks, please email coolinthepool!
Cool In The Pool February 2008 download listen
Back with more mid tempo bassy gear ... includes tracks by The Mighty Bop, Thomas Bangalter, Fred Cherry, Beat
Pharmacy, Cloud One and more.
Cool In The Pool November 2007 download listen
In at the deep end this time ... dubbing it. Tracks included by Nick Sole, Community Recordings, Mock & Toof,
Goody Goody, Al Usher & Code 718.
Cool In The pool August 2007 download listen
OK, not a lot of deep house, but lots of favourite relaxed and other dancy gear ... includes Kajagoogoo,
Hiroshima, Ame, Ian Dury and more.
Cool In The Pool July 2007 download listen
More mellow stuff including the new Coyote, Jan Hammer, one or two wrong speed records, and Queen. Back
next month, but maybe more on the deep house end ....
Cool In The Pool June 2007 download listen
A session with tracks by Amon Duul, Baldelli, Coyote, Al Usher and more Mudd ...
Cool In The Pool May 2007 download listen
Mudd, AC Koolkas, a Lou Reed dub, Global Communication ... from headnodding to hip shaking.
Cool In The Pool March 2007 download listen
Includes Antena, Tomboy, Kalabrese, a Greg Wilson remix and a Pilooski edit. Hope you enjoy.
Cool In The Pool February 2007 download listen
A mix of tripped out mainly new inspirational releases. Includes Mark E, Danny Wang, Fre$hro and more ...
Cool In The Pool January 2007 download listen
A sleazy late night / early morning slowmo session of balearic, disco and deep house, taking in the likes of Quiet
Village, Force of Nature and Fuzz against Junk.
Cool In The Pool December 2006 download listen
This is a mix of heady downtempo that includes balearic and cosmic records from Ashra, Max Essa, Thomas Leer
and Jolly Music. On an island somewhere during sunset lying in the pool coctail in the hand ...
Jolyon Green download listen
Balearic DJ and ambient mixtape master, Jolyon Green, with some ultra relaxed selections that is perfect for
kicking back to on a sunny day. Always pushing the boundaries of mere chill out music with sublime choices
from his wide record collection. Jo is also a resident DJ at the infamous Low Life parties in London ... catch him
there if you can!
Balearic DJ and ambient mixtape master, Jolyon Green, with some ultra relaxed selections that is perfect for
kicking back to on a sunny day. Always pushing the boundaries of mere chill out music with sublime choices
from his wide record collection. Jo is also a resident DJ at the infamous Low Life parties in London ... catch him
there if you can!
Canyons download listen
Blending disco, house, dub and yacht rock influences perfectly in their very unique style Canyons hit the spot
with their Lovemore EP on the smoking Australian record label Hole In The Sky. The duo of Leo and Ryan
rocking it here with a class mix of some great old and new deep house, electro and more ... keeping the vibe right
and the feet on the floor.
Blending disco, house, dub and yacht rock influences perfectly in their very unique style Canyons hit the spot
with their Lovemore EP on the smoking Australian record label Hole In The Sky. The duo of Leo and Ryan
rocking it here with a class mix of some great old and new deep house, electro and more ... keeping the vibe right
and the feet on the floor.
Brad Vachal download listen
Brad is one half of Hedford Vachal, signed to Tirk Records, and this mix showcases his deep knowledge of
dancefloor rocking selections, gained from pushing vinyl and throwing countless influential full moon parties and
club nights for nearly two decades in Portland, Oregon. Expect leftfield dubbed out boogie, old school house,
punk funk and afro of the highest order.
Brad is one half of Hedford Vachal, signed to Tirk Records, and this mix showcases his deep knowledge of
dancefloor rocking selections, gained from pushing vinyl and throwing countless influential full moon parties and
club nights for nearly two decades in Portland, Oregon. Expect leftfield dubbed out boogie, old school house,
punk funk and afro of the highest order.