The Agharo Mix Series
Agharo is a language, book, philosophy and tarot deck created by collective member Jaco Perroud. We invite a guest to pick a card at random and create a mix inspired by its meaning. Our 18th submission comes from @laion from Amsterdam who is also Part of thePhilosophica.
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About
Hey there!! I'm Laion, 99% producer and 1% DJ - for very special occasions mostly! I've actually been a DJ way before producing any kind of music, and learnt the ropes directly on vinyl, in a very different register though - my first love was with reggae! Production came quite a bit later, first with thePhilosophica, with whom we had our first encounter with Sinchi Collective for a couple of releases. We also released on labels like of AEON and Melopee Records, besides a season on Rotterdam-based Operator radio. In 2023, I started my solo project, aiming for the fun of the dance floor and the catchy (cheesy?) melodies. And only this way could I release an EP fully dedicated to my girlfriend's dog. You can find my solo releases on labels such as Frank Music, Feinstoff, Melodize or Club Mackan - and more to come!
The Card 29: Onamiel - Spring.
Belongs to a Season Card:
They speak about the world, our surrounding. They
advise and give council on how to approach life as a big
picture. Also tell about what was and what’s coming.
Each season has it’s own qualities. The bearer needs to
recognise in them what he reflects, what he needs. This
card will point you in a direction, not necessarily with the
strength of a command but rather guide you.
29 Spring - Onamiel
Gold / Sun
Birth, things that start. Undertaking.
Youth. Early stages. Innocence.
Hope, a whole way to go. Kindness. Solidarity. Whims.
Onamiel was the birth of the cycle, and was ruled by
youth and the predominance of hope in hard times,
kindness and solidarity, but also the vagaries of the
early age.
How did the meaning of the tarot card inspire the journey of this mix?
What spoke to me most about Spring – Onamiel is the sense of new life, fresh beginnings, optimism, and positivity. As a brand new father, I immediately thought of my daughter — how joy can start with something as light and simple as a smile, and how playfulness and learning naturally go hand in hand. With that in mind, I built this mix around tracks that celebrate our playful and joyful sides, bring moments of comfort and feel-good energy, and carry a hopeful sense of what’s still to come.
