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Pacha, Ibiza 1992

We’ve dug out another old Ibiza tape, this time from Pacha back in the summer of 1992, capturing the housier edge of the island with classics from 4th Measure Men, Leftfield, Ramirez and more...

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Pacha, Ibiza 1992

We’ve dug out another old Ibiza tape, this time from Pacha back in the summer of 1992.

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018: Dos Hombres – Holy Moly mix

A killer new genre hopping selection from Cal Gibson (Secret Soul Society) and Discoholic Ken under their new alias, Dos Hombres

Guests

017: Automaticamore – The Limits of Good Taste’

Our September mix comes from Toronto-based DJ Diana Chan McNally aka Automaticamore and is a killer selection of Italo, New Beat, Acid and House

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016: Timm Sure – ‘Return To Vadella’

Timm Sure takes us on chilled out trip through the genres, inspired by his most recent visit to Ibiza and the beautiful beaches at Vadella.

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Nude at the Hacienda,

Manchester 1989

Graeme Park and Mike Pickering rocking one of the legendary Nude nights at the Hacienda back in 1989

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Weekly five

Our top five releases this week

01. Mr Bongo Edits Vol 4 – DJ Nature

DJ Nature steps up for edition 4 of the essential series from Mr Bongo, revisiting cuts across modern soul, psychedelic funk and leftfield disco with his signature style.

Mr Bongo

02. Gledd Edits on Razor-N-Tape

Razor-N-Tape introduce Gledd, aka Italian producer Eduardo Barbi, with a four track edit EP moving from Afro to highlife into juju and deep house.

Juno Records

03. Simon Peter - Souvenir EP

Simon Peter joins Is It Balearic? with Souvenir, blending acoustic Balearic originals with ambient and dub leaning remixes from Peaking Lights and Coyote.

Bandcamp

04. Infinite Salutations

by Coflo & Emmaculate

Infinite Salutations is the essential new 12 from Coflo and Emmaculate, pairing jazz leaning textures with club ready grooves across two contrasting cuts.

Bandcamp

05. Doe Paoro x Auntie Flo - Extended Versions

Auntie Flo presents two extended Doe Paoro remixes on A State Of Flo, balancing Balearic uplift with deeper hypnotic grooves on a limited Bandcamp exclusive pressing.

Bandcamp