airpod from air london

As a founding father of Slovenian techno, Valentino Kanzyani has been involved in the country’s dance scene since the mid 1990s. Evolving throughout the years since, Valentino is unquestionably one of the finest vinyl DJs on the scene today, committed to the art in its truest form.

Joining the Airpod series this month, recent signing and Houndstooth / Hypercolour artist House of Black Lanterns takes centre stage. His 2nd album is out recently, entitled 'You Were Telling Me of Mountains'. Primarily focused on the darker aspects of the dancefloor, his mix commandeers through a plethora of styles, as Detroit techno blends with bass driven UK house, alongside acid hints. With a new EP coming this month on Creme Organizations' Jericho One, an EPM single will complete a very solid year of releases.

Here's an exclusive mix I've put together for the Airpod series. David's been having a go at me cos he hasn't got a decent mix that represents the kind of stuff I'll play out in a set. So hopefully this will get him off my back! Plenty of fresh and forthcoming bits from the likes of Soul Of Hex, Pittsburgh Track Authority, Ugly Drums, Uffe, Hyenah, I:Cube and Galcher Lustwerk. Hope you enjoy it!

Recorded live, in the tropical rainforest of Manaus, during her recent Brazil tour, Airpod 37 sees Joyce Muniz at the controls. Lets open up autumn with some warm beats.

Building upon their first EP on Tevo Howard Recordings, Kate Simko and Tevo Howard have rejoined forces, debuting their full-length album ‘PolyRhythmic’ on Sasha’s Last Night On Earth imprint. Native Chicagoans, Tevo and Kate grew up on house music, and their collaboration pays homage to their home city while exploring new creative territory. The duo’s album leaves few musical stones unturned, traversing through their melodic, classic, and genre-bending sound. This analog live show was performed in London, on Roland drum machines, a 303 emulator, and vintage Korg and Roland synths. Keeping their signature classic sound yet bringing a modern international influence, Kate Simko and Tevo Howard’s ‘PolyRhythmic’ LP is a masterfully crafted production from two of the current days’ most dedicated purveyors of house music. A natural alliance, ‘PolyRhythmic’ is an organic process by two artists who are eminently inspired by a varying array of styles. Combining their mutual passions, Kate and Tevo have created an authentic and soul-filled LP of the highest quality.

We welcome the inimitable Dinky to the airpod series, with a 90 minute excerpt from a recent set at Panorama Bar. Dinky returns to the DJ fold in November 2015, following time off. Ahead of an artist album in 2016 and a single on this autumn's Ostgut compilation – here's a reminder of her beguiling DJ skills...

Airpod 34 comes from our new kid on the block; Jack Wickham. With upcoming releases on Drumma, State of Flow, Nordik and our very own air london imprint - expect a big year ahead from one of our rising stars.

A much loved German artist steps back in to the fold. After a few years' hiatus, Johnny D is back in 2015 and he means business.

The enigmatic master selector Shaun Reeves steps up for airpod 32. Ahead of yet another jam packed Ibiza and festival summer for Shaun, with this mix we say "welcome to summer 2015".

Birdsmakingmachine is a collective of wandering artists interested in music, design and of course, birds. This mix has been taken from one of Pior's studio jams and gives you an insight into their infamous live sets. The mix is composed of their own productions, so expect those synonymous deep slung basslines and nest rocking beats.

- A DJ set recorded live from the Bilbao's stunning Guggenheim Museum - whose 'Art After Dark' series allows acts to explore the less club-orientated records in their box - Over the last ten years Lee Curtiss has made a name for himself creating primal, exquisitely deep and emotional dance tracks that pulse with life, sex, and humour, incorporating countless influences and genres but beholden to none.

A new André Galluzzi vinyl only mix, recorded live in the early hours of December 6, 2014.

Let's face it, most podcasts nowadays are a cliché, they get over thought and are often too clever. I for one have been a main culprit of this for many years as your always striving to do something 'different'. Things started to change for me when I took up my monthly residency on Rinse FM. I realised that there really are no rules. I have once again found my love for mixing up records I would often associate with clubs, with the deep and obscure choices I would play at home. This is something I thrived on when I first got into DJ'ing and it made me stand out, so I see it as me being inspired to go back to my roots. Sit back and enjoy, or get up and dance like there's no one watching.

One of the most consistent acts to emerge from the UK scene in the 00's, Simon Baker has remained relentlessly successful whether turning his hand to house or techno in the studio, delivering one of 2011's most well received artist albums ('Traces') whilst simulataneously establishing himself as a touring DJ of worldwide renown. airpod 27 was recorded live from Washington, D.C's Flash Club during Simon's fall tour in North America.

One of the most versatile new acts to emerge from the UK in recent years, Sam is in the midst of a prolific run of form which sees music released on Vitalik, air london and Craig Richard's The Nothing Special. Regularly tasked with opening Fabric's main room, Sam's taste takes in the deeper moods of both house and techno and airpod 26 takes a snapshot of Sam's current club set.