Stepping up to the decks for the 24th Avenue Red Podcast we have Michael Bustard from Belfast in Northern Ireland - a corner of the UK that seems to have a strong presence of crate-digging, underground-as-you-like DJ's that we have become aware of principally through the online Underlying Form cult that was setup by Darren Allen. Michael is a resident DJ at the Underlying Form parties and everytime we heard his mixes coming through on his Soundcloud page (sometimes B2B with fellow UF resident Thomas Faulkner) we became increasingly aware of his skills on the decks and his immacualtely tasteful and varied collection of records.
Like many of the DJ's we invite to record a podcast for Avenue Red, Michael's selections seem to ignore stylistic boundaries and thus expose the artistry of a true "DJ's DJ" who shows inventiveness in his flow and also considerable restraint, as he manages to keep the energy levels steadily maintained while delivering a multiplex of sonical elements that are always underpinned by an insatiable groove. This mix is tight, no doubt about it. We were surprised to find that he has only been collecting records and spinning for the last 4 years - it seems he has come a long way in such a short period of time as a DJ.
You can catch Michael playing at the next Underlying Form party in Belfast on Saturday 16th August - details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/524501737651885/ - but if you can't make it... you at least have this timeless vinyl mix that he has delivered here for Avenue Red. Enjoy the mix and please repost/share if you're feeling it! ;)
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No tracklist was provided for this mix, but do feel free to ask for track ID's in the comments.
