What does it mean to run an underground dance label for twenty years? Admittedly I should have the answer to this question but in reality every label is different and every story is different too. Damian Lazarus launched Crosstown Rebels in 2003, having previously worked at FFRR and run City Rockers with Phil Howells. It quickly became one of the most important house labels and has released an enormous amount of significant and generally great music over the years. He also runs the Get Lost party in Miami and Day Zero near Tulum, and we actually spend most of the conversation discussing these events and Damian's experiences at Burning Man which partly inspired them. We also discuss the changing nature of the scene, the importance of certain substances, and hedonism generally, as well as what it means to run a label twenty years after having started one. This is a great episode and you're definitely going to love it. If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features regular bonus podcasts and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else. Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation there in the public channels, so please do! Listen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is minimal the same as mnml? What about minimal techno? Microhouse? At least it's not HARD TECHNO anyway. That's the worst. Well maybe not the actual worst, but bad enough to spawn a popular musical movement in direct opposition to it. What that movement actually consisted of is more of a difficult question than you might imagine though. Just look at that first paragraph. Jeremy P Caulfield is a Toronto guy who moved to Berlin in 2003, just when the minimal sound of that particular city was beginning to really incubate. Through his label, Dumb Unit, production work, and DJ sets, he was a big part of that sound as it emerged to briefly dominate the European clubbing landscape. Personally, I really love the music of that era and it was a great opportunity to sit down with Jeremy to pick his brain on the whole thing, from the boom to the bust. We also talk about the contemporary techno scene, similarities with the 90s, his hiatus from music, mental health, and a lot more besides. This was a great conversation which you're definitely going to enjoy! If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features regular bonus podcasts and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else. Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation there in the public channels, so please do! Listen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all Business Techno now isn't it? Well, maybe. And who better to confirm or deny that statement than the man who coined the term itself, Guy Brewer aka Shifted. Prior to entering the Techno arena, Guy was part of the storied DnB combo Commix. They released some great music in the 2000s, before the call to Berlin became impossible to resist and the lure of late evenings in Kreuzberg discussing the nuance of kick drums proved just too strong. As we discover in this week's conversation, the above isn't even that much of a caricature of the real events. We discuss the pleasures and benefits of really good localised scenes, how market forces have distorted and commodified the more 'underground' parts of the dance scene, and whether music tech has really been as much of a disaster for creativity as I have tentatively argued in recent weeks. We also discuss Guy's new project, Carrier, and the more general, ongoing challenges of creativity. This was as really rewarding conversation and one that you're going to enjoy!If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features regular bonus podcasts and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else. Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation there in the public channels, so please do! In other news, the Hardcore Heaven EP is now SOLD OUT on vinyl. Hope all of you who managed to grab one are happy with the product. Two of the tracks will be available digitally in the coming weeks, different versions to the ones that appear on the vinyl though. Grab em here. But we DO still have copies of the Hotflush 20th anniversary 3 x 12" gatefold vinyl available. You can grab one of those here. Finally have a listen to a release from our friends over at Echorex. It's a Big Miz original remixed by the fantastic Niina... take a listen here. Listen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniela Caldellas is an electronic musician from Brazil. Having broken through as part of Digitaria on DJ Hell's International DeeJay Gigolo Records and latterly on Jamie Jones' Hot Creations, she launched Terr as a solo project in 2016 and has just released a debut album entitled Consciousness As A State Of Matter under that name via Phantasy Sound. We discuss her journey from Bela Horizonte to Berlin via Barcelona, the culture shock of the touring lifestyle, trying to keep your perspective while working as an artist, and the importance of other interests. Daniela is an interesting person who just released a great record - dig into the conversation and then check the album! Degradation by Yoikol ft. an SCB edit of the title track is OUT NOW. Grab a copy of the HF20 compilation on 3 x 12" gatefold sleeve vinyl HERE.If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my most vivid memories as a DJ was the first Blkmarket Membership party I played in 2010. It was at a disused gym in lower Manhattan and managed to evade the notice of the authorities til the rapid approach of Sunday afternoon. Our guest this week, Taimur, ran those parties from 2006 until 2017, booking some of the world's biggest 'proper' DJs to play in incredible locations across NYC. He now resides in Miami, runs a record shop called T Bag, and runs a vinyl-only label called Blkmarket Music. This was a wide ranging discussion covering the state of the vinyl market in the US, and the underground scene more generally, as well as digging into Taimur's career as a promoter in New York - which was as eventful as it was unusual. How did they manage to get away with those crazy warehouse parties anyway? We get some of the answers, and some great stories too. You're going to enjoy this one!If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is final part of our series of podcasts recorded at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, better known as IMS. Cocoon was a the first party to bring Techno to Ibiza. Sven Väth was a huge name in 1998 but bringing the real sound to what, up til that point, been a musical landscape that was probably best described as light-hearted was a big risk. But they made it work at twenty seasons later a legend had been born. Johannes Goller was there from the very start, and despite youth and inexperience was soon the main man for Cocoon in Ibiza. He has the stories to prove it.This was a wide ranging discussion covering Ibiza today, and Johannes' new party Trip, but going all the way back to the very first season of Cocoon and the challenges of bringing a fresh sound to the island. We also discuss after-parties, local politics, the changing nature of Techno in the 2000s and beyond, and much else besides. This was a great way to wrap up our IMS series. Next week we'll be back on a regular schedule. If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we were lucky enough to be invited to record three podcasts at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, better known as IMS. In the second of these three conversations, we welcomed the Head Of Music at the Night League to the stage. Leslee Tatman is, amongst other things, responsible for the full season of programming at Ushuaia and Hi (formerly Space), and is as such a very important voice in Ibiza nightlife. We discussed a wide range of topics including the closure of Space in 2016, her involvement in Pete Tong's attempt to change the image of San Antonio a few years before that, the development of Ushuaia, and her parallel involvement with the music scene in Bali. This was a great conversation that could've sat on the main feed without any special preamble. You will enjoy it... as you will part 3 which will drop next Tuesday. If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerJoin us in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we were lucky enough to be invited to record three podcasts at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, better known as IMS. We'll be posting each of these conversations over the next week, starting with today's episode which features a genuine Ibiza legend, DJ Pippi. A man with a real claim to having been the first DJ to play House music on the White Island, he held residencies at Pacha and Ku (later known as Privilege) during the 1980s and has been a fixture on the scene ever since. Recording these conversations live, and in front of an audience, is a totally different proposition to a one-on-one chat in a studio or on the phone and this episode reflects that. But we get some great stories, and the definite sense that Pippi is a charismatic performer with an incredible history. You'll definitely enjoy each of these three live recordings, and this is a great place to start. Huge thanks to Ben Turner and the whole IMS team for inviting us to be part of the conference. If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do musicians seem to be so depressed all the time? One of the many interesting takeaways from Tamsin Embleton's recent book 'Touring And Mental Health' is that people who go into music have been shown to be disproportionately susceptible to certain mental health problems. I found this book really fascinating and was very excited by the opportunity to talk about it with Tamsin, who edited it and contributed a large amount of the text itself. The conversation did not disappoint. A psychotherapist who had a previous career in the music industry, Tamsin was the perfect person to pull this kind of project together. We discuss issues including the '27 Club', cancel culture, the fetishisation of creativity, and Tamsin identifies some of the easiest wins to improve mental health on the road. If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MJ Cole's seminal track 'Sincere' is a true classic. In this clip from Episode 26 of the Not A Diving Podcast, he breaks down how it was made, and how it developed as a dance scene phenomenon. Listen to the full episode here (all platforms). If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! We'd be honoured and extremely grateful for your contribution to developing the show. Plus there's a private area......in the Hotflush Discord ServerListen to all the music discussed on the show via the Not A Diving Podcast Spotify playlistFor more links and other info visit the official Scuba websiteFollow Scuba: twitter instagram bandcamp spotify apple music beatport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.