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NEW: Cazbee & Coma - Beats, Breakz & Playground Scrapes
Cazbee and Coma (aka Richard Sen of Padded Cell/Bronx Dogs) run the Mixed Blood Cuts record label and have
been friends since the mid-eighties when they use to bomb trains in London with graffiti. The label puts out super
edits from the duo and every release so far has been essential. The mix is something very special for the "heads" ...
a collection of breaks + grooves - newave, funk, rock, disco and more. Prepare to be impressed! Click here for an
interview with the culprits.
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NEW: Cool In The Pool - March 2010 download listen
Mostly new tracks that made it into the store, but some old faves in there too. No plastic surgery, so hopefully the
odd bump gives it character. Some low slung disco, balearic and house to cut a rug to ... includes Bison, the new
Max Essa on Is It Balearic, Eddie C, some of the dope new Super Value edits.
Click here for the tracklisting.
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Ray Mang - Maxi Mix download listen
Massively respected Ray Mang (Raj Gupta) is welcomed on board! He hit the scene with a classic release on the
legendary record label Noid, moved on to cult label Nuphonic to release under the monikors LAJ, LAJ &
Quakerman and Block 16, and now records with the likes of the Glimmers and Moby. He has new solo releases on
red hot Maxi Discs and DFA, while finding the time to resurrected his own label Mangled. Click here for the
interview and tracklisting.
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The Beat Broker download listen
The Beat Broker's new EP on Ghost Town is causing quite stir with the track "Contact" track ripping up dance floors!
As part of Broker/Dealer and solo as the Beat Broker, Ryan has been pumping quality dance music for a while and
it is an honor to interview and feature a mix of him here on Cool In The Pool. So strap your moonboots on and
enjoy the ride! Click here for the mix, tracklisting and interview.
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Freshro (Rong Music) download listen
The Californian b-boy drops a killer selection of cosmic, rock, funk and balearic tracks ... Peter Green, William
Stuckley and Kenny Loggins all easily hit the spot with other old and new bombs. FreshRo started out as a skater
into rock music until a trip to Guadalajara where he learned to dj and dig disco ... lucky for us as his record "San
Dimas 3001" from last year was a huge favorite over here! Couldn't help but get excited to hear that his new album
is out soon on Rong ... Click here for the mix, tracklisting and interview.
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Andy Blake - From The Jungle To The Stars download listen
Andy is the man behind the great Dissident label that hit the scene a couple of years ago with a blistering release
schedule of total quality one-sided limited pressings. Unbelievably the pace is kept up, while the tracks just seem
to get better and better. Dissident has become synonymous with excellent analog original material and has a
weird, electro, spacey, balearic vibe all of its own. Check out Andy's excellent mix of horizontal cosmic vibes and
also the interview where he shares his love for analog gear, vinyl, clubbing and music in general ... click here for
the mix and interview.
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Stu Robinson (Cosmic Boogie) download listen
Love this mix from Stu! Working in some classics with modern mind bending gear he sends some major good
vibrations with this set. Electro, funk, disco, boogie and soul are all coolly thrown into the melting pot. Stu runs the
record label and collective Cosmic Boogie that started about three years ago as a home for like minded DJs,
backed by legend and friend Greg Wilson. Watch out for edits by Stu, Greg and other luminaries like Ashley Beedle
on Cosmic Boogie hitting your local vinyl store soon ... in the meantime click here for the mix, interview and
tracklisting!
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Pete Herbert download listen
Native Londoner, Pete, has been blowing up discerning dance floors all over the globe with his djing and
productions as Reverson 68, Frontera, LSB, Optimo and solo stuff on renowned labels like Eskimo, Rekids, Redux,
Music for Dreams and many more. He is co-owner of the Maxidiscs label and he's recent "Yo drums" track on it is a
huge hands in the air anthem. We are proud to announce that Pete will be playing this Saturday at the Glasslands
Gallery with NYC legend Citizen Kane ... check out this recent mix for some Pete action!
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Ilya Santana download listen
Ilya has been making a name for himself since bursting on the scene with his "Walking on a Crystal Sea" release on
the Balihu label in 2005. He's had records out on labels like Airtight, Rollerboys and Permanent Vacation and
carved out a signature style of delicate melodic machine music. This mix of contemporary club music shows his
roots as a DJ even before he stumbled into the production. Click here for the tracklisting and an interview.
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Situation DJs mix download listen
The mystery edit crew takes it to another level with this mix of dance floor dynamite. Their debut release on Disco
Deviance has been championed by Greg Wilson since he was handed a CDR of it at the Big Chill festival and
rightly so! These guys know their stuff and we will definitely be hearing, seeing and speaking more about them in
the future ... click here for the interview and the tracklisting.
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Citizen Kane - Ice Chips & Morphine hi-quality mp3 listen
Not everyone survives being hit by an eighteen wheeler truck and lives to tell the tale, but fortunately Citizen Kane
is making a full recovery after his accident a few months ago! This effortlessly cool mix of balearica, disco and the
dots in between shows why his night at APT in NYC has been going strong for almost ten years. He also runs the
Adult Section and Strobe Lodge parties with Darshan Jesrani (of Metro Area) at the some of the best clubs in city,
has his own label Disques Sinthomme and many solo productions under his belt. Click here to read more ...
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Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco - Maxi Discs mix download listen
To celebrate the launch of their new label, Maxi Discs, Pete and Dicky drop a sizzler of a tropical house mix on us!
First up for for the label is Marius Vaareid's "Disco Drummer" which is a lush disco house bomb! Pete is also known
for his solo, Reverso 68 and LSB productions, while Dicky is hard at work managing more labels like Disco
Deviance and Auto Discotheque, solo productions and work with Boogie Corporation. Click here for the interview
and tracklisting.
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Solid State - In Search Of ... Disco download listen
Rich Hardcastle aka Solid State kicked off his music career playing guitar, synths and drum machines for local
bands, moved on to djing the warehouse scene and promoting successful nights, playing alongside legends like DJ
Harvey, Norman Jay, Sasha and Tony Humpries, while releasing records on legendary deep house labels like Toko
and Guidance Recordings. These days he runs his own label Society Recordings and promotes the long running
Society and new All Out War parties in Sheffield. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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Steve Kotey - The Feast download listen
We're in for a treat ... welcome to the wild feast at the ambassador's reception with a spread of delicious sleazy
rock and tall glasses of weirdo disco! Stevie needs no introduction ... solo productions as Hairy Claw and
Afrobutt, member of Chicken Lips and Akwaaba, in demand dj the world over, all while running some hugely
successful record labels. Click here for an interview.
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Øyvind Morken download listen
Starting off with a slow and cool selection of classics and hip hop, Øyvind works it into some forward thinking
tripped out mid tempo electro before riding it out on some disco boogie. Perfect leftfield chilling gear to these
ears! Øyvind hails from Oslo , Norway , where he and his partner in crime do the “Left Foot Forward” parties at club
Bla. He also manages the Luna Flicks label that you have to look out for. Click here for an interview and the
tracklisting.
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PBR Streetgang - Best of Summer 2008 download listen
Tom Thorpe and Bonar Bradberry are resident djs at the Asylum night in Leeds and pack some serious heat in the
production department with record releases on Mindless Boogie and Red Music. They whip up a party with their
"we'll throw in the kitchen sink to make you dance" style, showing why they've already been asked to play at V
festival, Fabric and Space in Ibiza. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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Soft Rocks - From Our Space to Yours download listen
The gang of four from Brighton, England, have firmly established themselves on the leftfield scene as purveyors
of fine music with their productions, dj gigs, and PAs with Kathy Diamond. Rocking parties wherever they play,
and blowing minds with their online psychedelic mixes..astronauts buckle yourselves in and prepare to enter the
sonic world of Soft Rocks! Click here for an interview.
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Phoreski - Bad Manners & Fat Chicks download listen
Richard Gateaux aka Phoreski let's loose with a jaw-dropping mix of obscure as you like records that defies
categorization and with more funk than you can shake a stick at! His outstanding releases on Fat Fuk, Bare Fist
and Top Shelf Recordings have garnered him loads of underground fans seeking out his sleek & druggy balearic /
space disco productions ... Click here for an interview.
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Dicky Trisco download listen
The label boss of Disco Deviance kicks the party into gear, blurring the lines between house, electrofunk and disco
with tight selections aimed straight at the discotheque floor. Dicky Trisco is also one half of Boogie Corporation
(20:20) and the Electronic Boogie Band, has many solo releases and co-hosts the Autodisco nights with guests like
Andrew Weatherall, Greg Wilson and Pete Herbert. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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Stephen Hawkings download listen
The Stephen Hawkings crew dropping a stunning ethno/psychedelic mix that is equal measures spacial, rhythmic
and beautiful ... with no black holes in sight. Hailing from Malmo, Sweden, they promote decadent living through
their parties and gatherings like the Explorer Club, while past guests have included Richard Norris (Beyond the
Wizards Sleeve) and A Mountain of One. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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Västkustska Ryggdunkarsällskapet download listen
Sankt Goran and the guys from Tiedye, Anton Qlint and Edvin Edvinson, make up the edit gang Västkustska
Ryggdunkarsällskapet from Gothenburg, Sweden, with two killer sleazy records under their belt. Tiedye is on hot
label Italians Do It Better, Goran has solo stuff out on Bearfunk and among them there are plenty of remixes for
other labels. Very fittingly they sent in a weird and wonderful mix of all out Swedish music. It's loads of fun and
has plenty of gear for the adventurous cosmic, balearic diggers out there, Click for an interview.
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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. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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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. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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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! Click here for interview and the tracklisting.
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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. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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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! Click here for an interview.
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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. Click here for an interview.
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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). Click here for an interview.
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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. Click here for the tracklisting.
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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. Click here for an interview and the
tracklisting.
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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. Click here for an interview and the tracklisting.
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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.
Click here for an interview.
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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! Click here for
the tracklisting.
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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. Click here for an interview
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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 .... Click here
for an interview.
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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. Click here for the tracklistings and interview.
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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. Click here for the tracklisting.
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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 ... Click here for the tracklisting and interview.
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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! Click here for the tracklisting and interview.
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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.
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Harvey - Live in San Diego download listen
One of so many inspirational sets from Harvey.
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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
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Cool In The Pool - October 2009 download listen
Come on, jump in, you know you want to ... let the boogie make you! Some deep disco, house and even pop hits
to warm the pool. Tracks by Anthony Mansfield & Tal Klein, Leon Haywood, Sheila E, the new Ghost Town and
more old and new finds all thrown in the mix. Click here for the tracklisting.
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Cool In The Pool - February 2009 download listen tracklisting
Smooth sailing with some old and new deep house rekkids from Dubbyman, Tr One, the new rocking Cosmo Vitelli
edit on "I am a Cliche" which is out soon, The It, Lil' Louis, Popular Peoples Fronts and so on ...
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Cool In The Pool September 2008 download listen tracklisting
Picking up the pace somewhat with this selection of heavy disco favourites, house and cosmic funk. Tracks from
Popular People's Front, Dogs of War, Phoreski and Fat Camp in the mix!
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Cool In The Pool June 2008 download listen tracklisting
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.
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Cool In The Pool February 2008 download listen tracklisting
Back with more mid tempo bassy gear ... includes tracks by The Mighty Bop, Thomas Bangalter, Fred Cherry, Beat
Pharmacy, Cloud One and more.
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Cool In The Pool November 2007 download listen tracklisting
In at the deep end this time ... dubbing it. Tracks included by Nick Sole, Community Recordings, Mock & Toof,
Goody Goody, Al Usher & Code 718.
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Cool In The pool August 2007 download listen tracklisting
OK, not a lot of deep house, but lots of favourite relaxed and other dancy gear ... includes Kajagoogoo, Hiroshima,
Ame, Ian Dury and more.
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Cool In The Pool July 2007 download listen tracklisting
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 ....
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Cool In The Pool June 2007 download listen tracklisting
A session with tracks by Amon Duul, Baldelli, Coyote, Al Usher and more Mudd ...
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Cool In The Pool May 2007 download listen tracklisting
Mudd, AC Koolkas, a Lou Reed dub, Global Communication ... from headnodding to hip shaking.
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Cool In The Pool March 2007 download listen tracklisting
Includes Antena, Tomboy, Kalabrese, a Greg Wilson remix and a Pilooski edit. Hope you enjoy.
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Cool In The Pool February 2007 download listen tracklisting
A mix of tripped out mainly new inspirational releases. Includes Mark E, Danny Wang, Fre$hro and more ...
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Cool In The Pool January 2007 download listen tracklisting
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.
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Cool In The Pool December 2006 download listen tracklisting
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 ...
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