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AWM Author TalksEpisode 214: Thi Bui, Vu Tran & Rita BullwinkelThis week, we discuss McSweeney’s new quarterly issue: McSweeney’s 78: The Make Believers, featuring writers of the Vietnamese diaspora. We are joined by contributors and guest editors of the issue, Thi Bui and Vu Tran, as well as McSweeney’s Quarterly Editor Rita Bullwinkel. You can learn more about their work in the episode description below.
During the episode, Thi, Vu, and Rita mention upcoming events in celebration of this issue. You can learn more about these special events at the links below. We hope to see you at one of these!
Asian Art Museum...
2025-04-2145 min
TopazuTopazu mix for Tungus and Deferral TheaterMusic for Frequencies of Tradition film screenings at The Roxie
Wednesday, June 15, 6:15 - 6:45 pm (preceding 6:45pm screenings)
Location: Little Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Each monthly screening of Frequencies of Tradition is preceded by original music and a sound mix curated by Topazu (Infinite Beat – San Francisco), with the participation of Annie Chen (Teaphile, Zhuang B – Oakland), Nihar (Left Hand Path, TVOD – San Francisco), and Aaron J (Sure Thing – Boston). The sonic environment anticipates five films, in conjunction with the exhibition Frequencies of Tradition, on view at KADIST San Francisco (April 2 - July 16, 2022).
Topazu (Infinite Beat) is a San Fran...
2022-06-0730 minTopazuNihar Bhatt music for Community Of PartingMusic for Frequencies of Tradition film screenings at The Roxie
Wednesday, May 18, 6:15 - 6:45 pm (preceding 6:45pm screenings)
Location: Little Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Each monthly screening of Frequencies of Tradition is preceded by original music and a sound mix curated by Topazu (Infinite Beat – San Francisco), with the participation of Annie Chen (Teaphile, Zhuang B – Oakland), Nihar (Left Hand Path, TVOD – San Francisco), and Aaron J (Sure Thing – Boston). The sonic environment anticipates five films, in conjunction with the exhibition Frequencies of Tradition, on view at KADIST San Francisco (April 2 - July 16, 2022).
Nihar Bhatt is a South-Asian American e...
2022-05-1130 minTopazuAnnie Chen mix for AscentMusic for Frequencies of Tradition film screenings at The Roxie
Wednesday, April 20, 6:15 - 6:45 pm (preceding 6:45pm screenings)
Location: Little Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Each monthly screening of Frequencies of Tradition is preceded by original music and a sound mix curated by Topazu (Infinite Beat – San Francisco), with the participation of Annie Chen (Teaphile, Zhuang B – Oakland), Nihar (Left Hand Path, TVOD – San Francisco), and Aaron J (Sure Thing – Boston). The sonic environment anticipates five films, in conjunction with the exhibition Frequencies of Tradition, on view at KADIST San Francisco (April 2 - July 16, 2022).
Annie Chen (Teaphile, Zhuang B - Oaklan...
2022-04-1930 min
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2021-11-1328 min
Kryminalne HistorieZBRODNIA PO POLSKU: KTO ZAATAKOWAŁ KELNERKĘ Z TOPAZU? SEZON 1 ODC. 11Zbrodnia po polsku to nowy cykl 16 odcinków opowiadających o zbrodniach w każdym z województw. W dzisiejszym przedstawię Wam historię z Zielonej Góry. Kto zaatakował Krystynę, kelnerkę z Topazu, która do domu miała raptem kilkaset metrów?
Dziękuję za Sebastianowi przy zbieraniu materiałów :)
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Z góry dziękuję za łapkę w górę i suba! Bardzo cenię też...
2021-03-0730 min
TopazuA poet must stir the soul"And this I dreamt, and this I dream,
And some time this I will dream again,
And all will be repeated, all be re-embodied,
You will dream everything I have seen in dream.
To one side from ourselves, to one side from the world
Wave follows wave to break on the shore,
On each wave is a star, a person, a bird,
Dreams, reality, death - on wave after wave.
No need for a date: I was, I am, and I will be,
Life is a wonder of wonders, and to wonder
I dedicate myself, on my knees, like an...
2020-12-1924 min
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 78 / NIHAR*Originally aired October 31, 2020
**may have some variation in audio quality
For an INFINITE BEAT All Hallows’ Special, Nihar Kirtidev Bhatt returns to the airwaves. He is a social activist, techno scholar, founding member of Left Hand Path, TVOD collective member, is a brilliant musician and a wonderful friend. We speak candidly about his latest release on Psychic Liberation, the pamphlet he wrote “Up Against the Music Industry; For a Renegade Future” and touch on how to survive in the current state of affairs. Afterwards is an exclusive mix of sonic mutations from the artist himself. Read "Up Against the Music Indust...
2020-11-192h 09
TopazuHome & Body MixA soundtrack for reading, cooking, relaxing and having sex.
Originally aired November 11, 2020 on Fault Radio for KTV. KTV is an AV mix series with the intention of facilitating collaborations between music selectors and visual artists to introduce a unique and immersive experience into viewers’ homes. At a time when club spaces and dance floors feel like intangible artifacts from a past life, KTV gives viewers a glimpse into a world where music and visual art come together with the purpose of not only entertaining, but also raising funds for causes that are locally influencing positive change.
Donations during the live ai...
2020-11-121h 00
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 77 / INDY NYLES*Originally aired August 29, 2020
Broadcast 77 features an intimate conversation with musician @indynyles. From his roots in the Bay Area to new foundations in techno's birth place of Detroit, Michigan, Indy is shape shifting his music into new forms of hi-tech jazz and techno music.
Recorded in isolation, Indy's studio in Motor City and my own home studio in San Francisco, we talk in-depth about Indy's unique perspective on identity, the future of music as an industry of capital and feeling vulnerable during a battle for black lives.
Afterwards is a lush mix of Indy's influences and his own music.
Topazu played:
...
2020-08-311h 51
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 76 / PINA BAUSCH*Originally aired July 25, 2020
Infinite Beat has moved to @sutrofm! Broadcast 76 features the last DJ set that I performed live at Ambient Awakening’s church February 22, 2020. This mix was a sonic interpretation of Pina Bausch’s work in the tanztheater through atonal soundscapes, black metal drones, sluggish rhythms and INTENSITY. Much of her work explored the raw emotion of relationships; from tenderness, alienation, deep intimacy and even violent bursts of anguish. Her work is unapologetic and beautiful. Graceful and ugly. It would have been a joy to see her interpret such sounds herself. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Cio D’Or / Triplet / Fluidum III.
P...
2020-07-291h 38
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 75 / JORDEEBroadcast 75 features an exclusive guest mix from the master blaster Jordee of Kosmetik! Enjoy this exquisite mix from one of San Francisco's most treasured DJs.
Enjoy.
Jordee played:
TBD
2020-07-211h 55
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 74 / SINEADBroadcast 74 features Sinead, a gifted Bay Area selector and producer. Enjoy this transmission full of deep, intoxicating tracks often featured in her flawless, body-stroking mixes. Enjoy.
@sineadj
Sinead played:
Area / Lamusa / 2018
Beat Bizzare / Traxx / 2011
The Surgeon / Shemale / 2003
Asi Keta Ga / Autarkic / 2016
200 Satsumas / Soft Rocks / 2011
5 Minutes (R-r-r Radio Mix / Bonzo goes to Washington / 1984
Game Over / Credit 00 / 2017
So Far / Andria / 2018
Sketch III / Mutant Beat Dance / 2012
Systa / Alessandro Adriani / 2016
Bored on Ecstacy / Greg D / 2018
Dialogues / Front 242 edit by Magda / ??
Gong 3000 / Johnathan Kusuma / 2017
Timing, Forget the Timing / Black Devil Disco Club / 1978
Special Forces / Front 242 / 1984
Kiour / The Hacker / 2002
I Am So Curious / Sada Bonaire / 1984
Belgian...
2020-07-2158 min
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 73 / ARCBroadcast 73 features arc of Black Hole Cinematheque (Oakland). As an accomplished multi-media artist and filmmaker, this mix signals his Bay Area departure and a new nomadic chapter beyond.
Enjoy.
Arc played:
Terry Fox / Suono Interno
Marie Davidson / Prélude
Umfang / Chant
Jaclyn Kendall / In 2036
Eliane Radigue / Terre - Eau - Pluie
Angels In America / Troy Bellamy
group A / LIAR LIER
Isabella / Tapped
Waxy Tomb / Black Boxes
Via App / Chatter
Kyoka / Shush
Controlling Interests / untitled
Tomoko Sauvage / Amniotic Life¹
Jordan Belson / Allures
Martin Bartlett / Three Songs Featuring Dan Shiedt + Doug Collinge
Two Daughters / Sad Horizons
Lara Sarkissian / The Wave's Recountal
Meuko Me...
2020-04-231h 42
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 72 / SCOTT MOOREBroadcast 72 of Infinite Beat features an exclusive transmission from Scott Moore (Jacktone Records), the iron fist of Limp Wrist and principal daddy at The Stud's experimental electronix night Other Stranger.
Enjoy.
Scott Moore played:
Bezier / 綠館三溫暖
CTI / Conquest
Salo Mentale / Golden Twilight
Transllusion / A Moment of Insanity
Stallone the Reducer / Drug Pusher
Jahiliyya Fields / Galcit 210
Severed Heads / Lamborghini
Ovimormia SCI / Fashoin Magazines (Test Vocal Mix)
If-Then-Else / Sidewalker
Kevin Harrison / All Night Long
Robert Bergman / Fluent in Robotics
Traxx vs Legowelt / Stranger in the Strangest of Lands
Chris & Cosey / Obsession (12" mix)
DsorDNE / Al Contrario
Exillon & Bill Converse / Bodily Tension
Chris & Cosey / Doctor John (Slee...
2020-03-281h 24
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 71 / ROCHE*Originally aired April 27th, 2019
Broadcast 71 features Infinite Beat friend Roche. He has a three part series of releases on Jacktone Records documenting years of developing his sound.
In this transmission, Roche shares his thoughts on how he creates an organic release, how he crafts DJ mixes and afterwards, shares an intimate mix featuring friends who we both love very much. Enjoy.
@rochesolos
Topazu played:
Christina Vantzou / Laurie Spiegel (The Sight Below Remix) / 3.5 (Nº3 Remixes)
***
Roche played:
Actress / RIP / Honest Jon's Records
Its Own Infinite Flower / Drone, Drugs 'n' Dissonance / Squirrels On Film
Susumu Yokota / Kinoko / Sublime Records
Levon Vincent / No R...
2019-06-241h 57
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 70 / NIGHT SEA*Originally aired March 16th, 2019
This broadcast features Night Sea, a Bay Area-based duo crafting aquamarine, dub-tinged sound sculptures. Enjoy the 70th transmission of Infinite Beat as these two friends share a collaborative mix, an ocean of music that inspires their own work.
@nightseaproject
Night Sea played:
Emily Sprague / Synth 3 / Mount Vision
Taylor Deupree / Negative Snow / Faint
Roche / A Genuine Effort To Make You Comfortable / A Genuine Effort To Make You Comfortable
M. Geddes Gengras / Mirror / Light Pipe
Warmth / Anchorage / Home
Djrum / Creature Pt. 1 / Portrait with Firewood
Leon Vynehall / From the Sea/It Looms (Chapters I & II) / Nothing Is Still
Steven...
2019-06-241h 29
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 69 / JESS LABRADOR*Originally aired March 2nd, 2019
Broadcast 69 of Infinite Beat celebrates the new Felte Records release of The Mirage, a stunning new LP by Chasms. Chasms is a duo formed by Jess Labrador and Sky Madden which merges the ethereal with deep, dub-ladden basslines.
Their sophomore release was created "following major upheaval in the pair’s lives, including the loss of Madden's brother and a number of the band's friends in Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse fire in 2016. Compounded with the dissolution of a marriage, and leaving San Francisco after more than a decade to relocate to Los Angeles, the album is an e...
2019-03-081h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 68 / PYRAMID RECORDS*Originally aired February 16th, 2019
Broadcast 68 features Bobby McCole from Pyramid Records, a jewel of a record store nestled in the Mission District of San Francisco. We speak candidly about creating a well designed space for music lovers, keeping things strange on the dance floor and the music that makes us move. Enjoy!
Topazu played:
Theme / Centauri / Centauri
Maximum Joy / Silent Street / Silent Dub / Stretch
Suicide / Surrender / A Way of Life
Lustmord / Tramsmutation Void Mix / Vacancy
***
Bobby from Pyramid played:
Paradise Island / Mindwash / Lines Are Infinitely Fine
Thick Pigeon / Subway / Subway / Sudan
Sandii / Zoot Kook / Eating Pleasure
Art of Noise / Comes an...
2019-02-192h 02
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 67 / MARC KATE*Originally aired January 19th, 2019
Broadcast 67 welcomes the accomplished filmmaker, visual artist, composer and performer Marc Kate to the Radio Valencia Studio. With his work in the post-punk band Never Knows, beautiful solo releases on Jacktone, Computer Tapes, HNYTRX, his own imprints Untitled & After, Failing Forms and his collaborations with performance artists like Monique Jenkinson, Marc Kate optimizes what many of us would call a true Bay Area artist in all forms.
This transmission features an exclusive mix by Kate. It not only presents the thoughtfulness of his selections or his interest in the slow progression of drones, but it showcases...
2019-01-232h 02
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 66 / PATRICIA WOLF*Originally aired January 5th, 2019
Happy 2019! Infinite Beat opens the new year with an exclusive mix from Portland-based composer Patricia Wolf. Formerly a member of the duo Soft Metals, Wolf has emerged as an accomplished solo artist in her own right, co-founding the gallery Variform, which focuses on sound design and modern composition, as well as her work with Novation. Enjoy a luminous mix from the artist herself.
Topazu played:
51717 / Sara / Paranoia Star
Veronica Vasicka / From Here (Robert Hampson / Chasam Mix) / In Silhouette
***
Patricia Wolf played:
Lena Platonos / Witches / Gallop
Pauline Anna Strom / Freedom at the 45th Floor / Spectre
Polydactyl / Black...
2019-01-081h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 65 / LAVENDER*Originally aired December 8th, 2018
Broadcast 65 marks the last Infinite Beat transmission for 2018 and a new beginning for the show in 2019. Lavender graces us with a winter mix to warm the soul. With two releases on Jacktone Records, Mystique Youth and Horizons Beneath the Surface, an upcoming full-length LP coming in 2019 and a day job building beautiful modular synthesizers, Lavender is nothing short of a genius of electronix.
2018 has been a whirlwind of wonderful opportunities. I would like to thank many people who have encouraged, inspired and supported me to move forward in my creative endeavors:
The team behind Mutek SF
...
2018-12-131h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 64 / LAYNE*Originally aired November 10, 2018
Infinite Beat welcomes Layne back into the Radio Valencia studio. With a release on Downwards as well as many live festival performances behind her (such as her Berlin Atonal debut, Moogfest, The Don Buchla Memorial) Layne graces us with a gorgeous post-punk tinged DJ set to embrace this charming midwinter. Enjoy.
Layne played:
TBA
@subjectlayne
2018-12-062h 00
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 63 / ONLY NOW*Originally aired October 27th, 2018
Infinite Beat welcomes Only Now into the studio for a celebration of All Hallows'. We dive into the future of electronic music as well as celebrate the many local producers and crews that are shaping innovation in the Bay Area. Afterwards is a magnetic live set from the accomplished producer as well as an experimental DJ set full of his influences and upcoming releases. Happy Halloween. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Rotisiv Eht / Marlek
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe / Yawa Sdlrow / Marlek
Caroline K / Animal Lattice / Now Wait For Last Year
Caroline K / Chearth / Now...
2018-11-011h 52
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 62 / MATTHEW PAUL*Originally aired September 29, 2018
In celebration of Folsom weekend, Broadcast 62 features Matthew Paul. As one of the minds behind the delightful Kosmetik party with Jordee at the legendary Stud, Paul has become one of San Francisco's very best DJs in the past few years.
With a surprise co-host Rishy, Infinite Beat dives into celebrating subversion, queer culture on the dance floor and the punk rock spirit dance music can offer those of us on the fringes. The most stunning mix from Matthew Paul follows shortly after. Special thank you to Infinite Beat contributor Rishy for sharing his thoughts as well as...
2018-10-031h 47
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 61 / PRIMO*Originally aired September 1, 2018
Broadcast 61 of Infinite Beat begins with a spotlight on the sublime Dais Records debut from Hiro Kone. Working with vocalists like Group A and the legendary Little Annie, Hiro Kone has sculpted one of the most spectacular records of this year. Highly recommended.
Afterwards is a lovely, audio jaunt with the beloved DJ extraordinaire, Primo. With his encyclopedia-like knowledge of all forms of dance music and his dedication to both his community of musicians and artists, Primo has become a respected voice in the Bay Area dance music community. His love of art and music is unparalleled...
2018-09-042h 00
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 60 / ESTUDY*Originally aired August 4, 2018
Broadcast 60 begins with a short feature on two different debut releases. Left Hand Path revels Idol Collapse from Shanghai-based Forests 森林. A haunting, writhing experimental album with a post-punk POV.
Left Hand Path's very own co-label head Nihar also releases his album Chrysalis on Jacktone Records. A gorgeously crafted release showcasing his roots in industrial noise, his love of beautiful, sculptural rhythms and his long time relationship with DIY Bay Area synthesis, Chrysalis is a fascinating debut. Highly recommended.
Afterwards is an exclusive mix from SF/NYC based film obsessive éstudy, who co-operates the SF-based underground party, They're Here...
2018-08-131h 57
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 59 / DOC SLEEP*Originally aired July 21, 2018
Broadcast 59 is a special, in-depth look at Jacktone Records. DJ and producer Doc Sleep returns to San Francisco to share many past releases from the label as well as some new upcoming releases. Featuring a number of Bay Area artists, Jacktone has given a platform for many rising producers who are redefining dance music today.
Thank you to Doc Sleep for finding time in her packed tour schedule to spend an afternoon in the studio. Special thanks to Nihar and the Creatrix for guest hosting and a lovely boba break.
Topazu played:
gayphextwin / Spiro
***
Doc Sleep played:
...
2018-07-261h 46
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 58 / SUBSET*Originally aired July 7, 2018
Broadcast 58 of Infinite Beat is now podcasted for your listening enjoyment. Beginning with a short feature on Devine Weight, a collection of experimentations stemming from Alex Zhang Hungtai's "failed" attempts at composing through his famed saxophone, disfigured and manipulated into the washes and drones that you hear in the album as the end result.
According to the album's description "Similar to Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Psychomagic, dreams and visions take on the roles of witnesses inside the uncharted labyrinth of the personal sub-conscious. To witness, is to believe. To believe, is to project a certain reality onto the ex...
2018-07-102h 00
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 57 / HE VALENCIA*Originally aired June 23, 2018
Broadcast 57 of Infinite Beat is podcasted for your listening enjoyment. Featuring the new upcoming Ostgut Ton release from Dutch producer Martyn called Voids. He reaches back to his earlier influences, pulling out deep D&B roots, UK garage, raw bass and lush primitive rhythms.
According to the release, "Voids is also an attempt to work through personal trauma and loss, including recovering from a heart attack and dealing with the passing of close friend and fellow producer Marcus Intalex aka Trevino, to whom the track “Manchester” is dedicated."
After is a sophisticated, genre-bending mix from artist and DJ H...
2018-06-251h 45
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 56 / TEEYAM*Originally aired June 9th, 2018
Broadcast 56 features Atlas of Nothing's latest release on Perfect Location Records called Audio Surveillance Zone. This San Francisco-based producer and DJ has crafted an EP full of lush sludge and throbbing weirdness. This is a highly recommended release.
Afterwards is an exclusive live mix from Teeyam. He is one third of They're Here, a horror inspired party in San Francisco's techno-electro underbelly with éstudy and Rodney K, as well as a resident DJ for Outpost. Like Infinite Beat, his mixes celebrate the cinamatic, the strange, the romantic.
Enjoy this visceral, sumptuous mix from the loved DJ, w...
2018-06-181h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 55 / AUSTIN CESEAR*Originally aired May 26, 2018
Broadcast 55 starts with a short feature of Damon Eliza Palermo’s stunning new ambient track off of Acid Camp All Stars Vol. 1.
Afterwards is an exclusive all-vinyl mix from Austin Cesear, who was a featured performer in the first installment of Mutek San Francisco. He is a wildly gifted producer and it was a pleasure having his mix on the show. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Damon Eliza Palermo / Uplands / Acid Camp Vol. 1
***
Austin Cesear played:
no tracklist
2018-05-311h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 54 / AUSCULTATION*Originally aired April 14, 2018. Congratulations to Auscultation for making this mix one of Pitchfork's 7 Best DJ Sets of April 2018 and Resident Advisor's Mix of the Day June 9, 2018!
https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-7-best-dj-sets-of-april-2018
https://www.residentadvisor.net/feed/106147
Broadcast 54 starts with a short feature on the Neu U EP from New York-based producer Heidi Sabertooth. Featuring four electro stompers, her analog live performances are superb and her sound has developed into bold, acidic productions. Highly recommended.
This broadcast also features an exclusive mix from the prolific producer Auscultation. You may also know him as Golden Donna. He put together a collection...
2018-05-312h 02
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 53 / IDENTITY THEFT*Originally aired March 31, 2018
Broadcast 53 has been podcasted for your listening pleasure. This episode features a founding member of the Katabatik Kollective, Michael Buchanan. He has been a respected veteran in Bay Area experimental electronics in both production as well as a mentor to many. His mix ties together his production work as Identity Theft, in Abandoned Footwear with his Katabatik brethren Exillon and the many projects he has worked on over the past 20 years. It was a delight to have him play a retrospective of his body of work. Enjoy.
Identity Theft played:
Ceremonial Abyss / Pathwork 1 (Identity Theft Remix) / Pathwork 1, 2015
...
2018-05-311h 33
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 52 / CARLOS SOUFFRONT*Originally aired February 17, 2018
Broadcast 52 features the ultimate music gourmet Carlos Julio Souffront. From his roots in the Midwest underground scene to his deep impact here in the Bay Area, Carlos’ DJ sets are legendary and he is hands down one of my favorite selectors of all time. By crossing genres and personal influences over years of perfecting the most impressive collection of records, he crafts exquisite sonic narratives.
We spoke candidly about the ongoing battle between digital vs. vinyl, the art of troubleshooting when things fall apart during your set and the beauty of dismantling the idea of a perfect se...
2018-05-311h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 51 / BROOKE KELLER*Originally aired February 17, 2018
Broadcast 51 features a luscious, exclusive mix from Brooke Keller. With releases on Jacktone Records as odi me as well as a new release as gayphextwin on Experimental Housewife’s Perfect Location Records, Brooke Keller is a rising voice in the Bay Area underground. Featuring unreleased material from artists such as Piano Rain, Austin Caesar and herself, Brooke Keller unveils the rich ambient voices of the Bay Area. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Von Grall / Inside / Infinitum
Irakli / Forgotten Melodies / DE – Sounds From Georgia
***
Brooke Keller played:
Unknown / Untitled 03
Piano Rain / Universal Bass / Unreleased
Brooke Keller / Easier Now / Unreleased
Brooke Kell...
2018-05-311h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 50 / DAVID LAST*Originally aired January 20, 2018
“When the past dies there is mourning, but when the future dies our imaginations are compelled to carry it on.” - Gloria Steinem.
The 50th broadcast of Infinite Beat features a new compilation release called Constructions Vol. 1. Released by David Last's newly launched record label, Last Faith Studios, Constructions showcases an all star cast of collaborating producers and artists like Robin Hitchcock, Christina Chatfield, Lavender and David Last himself. Through music, Last and his collaborators used the process of creation as a way of coping and connecting through their collective mourning post-Oakland Fire. Highly recommended.
Afterwards, Last shar...
2018-05-311h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 49 / ATLAS OF NOTHING*Originally aired January 6, 2018
Infinite Beat returns for 2018 with Broadcast 49. Starting with a short feature on David Last's new release on Jacktone Records, 88-99. A compilation of unreleased tracks from 1988-1999, it shows decades of the eclectic range and endless talent from the veteran producer.
Afterwards is a short interview with a new rising producer, Atlas of Nothing. His productions range from hard-hitting acidic techno to deep experimental ambient. With a forthcoming release on Experimental Housewife's new label, Perfect Location in the spring, AON is a producer to watch for 2018. Enjoy.
Atlas of Nothing played:
Headlock / Coax / Self-titled
Skee Mask / Excess...
2018-05-311h 56
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 48 / CLUB CHAI: FOOZOOL & 8ULENTINA*Originally aired November 11, 2017
Broadcast 48 starts with a feature on the latest Konstruct release from Serena Butler. Butler is a bit of a mysterious figure, but undeniably a fascinating rising producer that interweaves their interest in sci-fi, socio-economic politics and techno music.
Afterwards is a short interview and DJ sets by the beating heart of Club Chai, the beloved 8ulentina and Foozool. This was a wildly interesting interview with two intelligent and ferociously talented producers at the helm of a party celebrating intersectionality, music and a thriving community in the Bay Area. Enjoy.
Foozool & 8ULENTINA played:
no tracklist, just listen
2018-05-311h 36
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 47 / VALERIE AND HER WEEK OF WONDERS*Originally aired October 28, 2017
Infinite Beat Broadcast 47 is a halloween special inspired by the sumptuous, erotic, baroque fever dream Valerie a týden divů (Valerie and her Week of Wonders). Directed in 1970 by Jaromil Jireš and based off of the novel of the same name by Czech avant-garde writer Vítězslav Nezval, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is a sexy surreal romp in the budding sexuality of a young girl.
This live mix features sweet and spooky sounds from the film’s original score, Deux Filles, Étant Donnés and a few other weirdos to haunt your early evening. Enjoy.
To...
2018-05-311h 31
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 46 / JAY FIELDS*Originally aired September 16, 2017
Broadcast 46 is now available for your listening pleasure. Featuring the new F INGERS EP, Awkwardly Blissed Out. F INGERS is an international collaboration between artists Samuel Karmel, Carla dal Forno and Tarquin Manek. It is a masterfully crafted, dub-laden collection of tracks that immerse listeners into introvertion, paranoia, euphoria and hallucination. Utterly beautiful and highly recommended.
Afterwards this broadcast dives into the work of Bay Area-based producer Jay Fields. As one half of Abandoned Footwear with Michael Buchanan, Field’s own solo work as Exillon and as a core member of the Katabatik Kollective, Jay brings an ex...
2018-05-311h 56
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 45 / EXPERIMENTAL HOUSEWIFE*Originally aired September 2, 2017
Broadcast 45 has been podcasted for your listening enjoyment. First, featuring a new release on San Francisco-based label Isounderscore from Abandoned Footwear called 108 Trees. Abandoned Footwear is a collaboration between Jay Fields and Michael Buchanan of the Katabatik Kollective. A stunning release that is highly recommended.
Afterwards is an exclusive live mix from the accomplished and beloved producer, Experimental Housewife. She has releases on labels such as Jacktone and No Fear of Pop as well as has a new release coming out soon called Geofamiliarity. Her work is thoughtful, deeply emotive and her mixes are out of this...
2018-05-311h 56
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 44 / BLEIE*Originally aired August 4, 2017
Broadcast 44 is now up for your listening enjoyment featuring a lush, precision mix from BLEIE, a celebrated Bay Area based producer. She has a new EP coming out on Sweden-based b-o-d-i-e-s label called Certainty Is Only A Feeling and it featured her opulent, fearless sound.
Her exclusive mix features not only her love of synthesis and many great producers like Yuji Kondo and LeMonte Young, but also countless local talent all over the Bay. Enjoy.
BLEIE played:
Raica / Walker
Delia Derbyshire & Barry Bermange / Land
JS Aurelius / UbloxLea-6N
Ulwhednar / Ports of Narvik
KYN / Flow Session #7
Yuji Kondo...
2018-05-311h 43
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 43 / IN THE MOOD FOR AMBIENT*Originally aired June 24, 2017
“it is a restless moment
she has kept her head lowered…
to give him a chance to come closer.
but he could not for lack of courage.
she turns and walks away”
Broadcast 43 dives deeper into the sensual space of romance, inspired by Wong Kar Wai’s film In the Mood For Love. In collaboration with Sure Thing, this recording is from a live performance of both Piano Rain’s selections as well as Topazu’s during a viewing of Paul Clipson’s films. This installment will hopefully transport you, dear listener, into an incredibly romantic experience. A caress. A le...
2018-05-281h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 42 / DAVID SISKA*Originally aired June 8, 2017
Broadcast 42 is now podcasted for your listening pleasure. Starting with a brief feature on Golden Donna’s self-released full length album, Fairydust. It is inspired by and dedicated to the most beautiful star in the sky, Cherushii.
Afterwards is a all-vinyl set by local selector/producer David Siska. He is one half of Sonic Sunset with Matt MacQueen as well as a local resident with the Run the Length of Your Wildness collective. His mix is a thoughtful, beautiful and emotive experience. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Golden Donna / Fairydust / Fairydust / 2017
***
David Siska played:
Rings Around Saturn / Portion 22 (Albecht La...
2018-05-272h 02
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 41 / RICHIE PANIC*Originally aired May 13, 2017
Broadcast 41 starts with a short feature on Hand in Hand by Felicia Atkinson. Out on French label Shelter Press, all of her experimentations in modular synthesis were recorded during a snow storm at her home in Brittany. It explores "a moment of common thinking and listening in its diversity and abstraction. In the same way a sci-fi novel by Philip K. Dick or a sculpture by Guy Mees can be percieved: trivial, sensitive and mysterious at the same time." Highly recommended.
Afterwards is an exclusive mix from Richie Panic. A respected selector in the San Francisco area...
2018-05-271h 54
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 40 / JASMINE INFINITI*Originally aired March 18, 2017
Broadcast 40 has now been podcasted. Beloved Infinite Beat contributor, Nihar Bhatt (Left Hand Path, Surface Tension, Nine), serves as a substitute while host Topazu is out of town.
This episode begins by celebrating independently released, free music that listeners can directly download from artists on platforms like Soundcloud and Bandcamp. The massive catalog of free music that can be shared internationally, encourages more producers to create and express their music as they intended. Bhatt features Bay Area artist Odi me who has a cassette, Line Cook Music, on Jacktone Records. Her latest releases, "Deranged" and "Stone" can...
2018-05-271h 53
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 39 / SEPEHR*Originally aired March 4, 2017
Broadcast 39 has been podcasted for your listening pleasure. Starting with the latest release from San Francisco's own Left Hand Path Label, Infinite Beat contributor C.L.A.W.S. unveils his latest offering with Stygian Morass, a four-track EP with hallucinogenic, feverish tracks that evokes Nastassja Kinski in Cat People or an erotic giallo. It is both both horrifying and titillating. Highly recommended.
This broadcast also features a lovable chat with a beloved producer and DJ based in San Francisco, Sepehr. He has affiliates with Outpost, a respected underground party from CM-4, Michael Claus and Nackt that...
2018-05-271h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 38 / CIARRA BLACK*Originally aired February 18, 2017
Broadcast 38 has been podcasted for your listening pleasure. First is a feature on a new release from the Bay Area’s treasured “hardware queen and sci-fi nerd,” The Creatrix. Called “Approaching an Abandoned Helm,” her gorgeous release out on No-Tech is full of ferocious, intoxicating techno. Highly recommended.
Afterwards is an exclusive mix from one of the rising stars of the East Coast techno scene, Ciarra Black. She is one half of the No-Tech label with J.R. Nelson, one half member of the noise/industrial/experimental techno duo Appetite with the lovely Jane Chardiet and she has her ow...
2018-05-271h 57
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 37 / C.L.A.W.S*Originally aired February 4, 2017
Broadcast 37 starts with a short feature on a collection of unreleased tracks from Earthen Sea. Recorded while he was still a resident in San Francisco before he ventured back to the East Coast, Earthen Sea self-released this series exclusively on his Bandcamp page. All proceeds of this release will be donated to the following organizations…
International Refugee Assistance Project
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
National Lawyers Guild
Afterwards is an exclusive mix, and a first time visit to the Radio Valencia studio, by the highly respected gentlemen of techno C.L.A.W.S. He is one third of th...
2018-05-271h 55
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 36 / BARRETT CLARK, JOEY CASIO, MICAH DANEMAYER, CASH ASKEW*Originally aired January 21, 2017
“Over the last few years, many of my peers have started to shift their creative path from rock and noise into the realms of hardware based ‘dance’ music. Tekno. This delights me to no end, I feel like I’ve been waiting for this shift most of my adult life. I get asked for technical troubleshooting advice at least once or twice a week…I don’t mind, I love nerding out n helping out…but to be honest this is the advice I have to offer:
Stop trying to be a Performer and try to learn how to be a Fa...
2018-05-262h 07
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 35 / CHERUSHII, NACKT, GRIFFIN MADDEN*Originally aired January 7, 2017
“I have some friends and I love them. If they weren’t here, neither would I be. I’m not going to pretend to know anything other than this.”
This is the first from a two part broadcast celebrating the lives, work and legacy of many artists who are no longer with us: Chelsea Faith Dolan (Cherushii), Johnny Igaz (Nackt) and Griffin Madden of Tri Works. They have influenced us, inspired us, mentored us and shaped who we are as artists, DJs, producers, as human beings and as music lovers who want nothing but to ride the rhythm t...
2018-05-261h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 34 / JUSTIN ANASTASI*Originally aired October 29, 2016
Happy All Hallows Eve. Broadcast 34 starts with an emotive, short selection of melancholy tracks that highlights a superb solo LP, You Know What It’s Like, from Carla Dal Forno of Fingers and Tarcar (Blackest Ever Black). It is a release with stunning, somber songwriting, field recordings and ambient electronics from the artist, evoking the work of Nico, Grouper and many artists of the neofolk genre.
Shortly is an interview with Justin Anastasi (Surface Tension, VX, Soft Moon). His music, support and creativity has supported and inspired many of us in the Bay Area for well over 16 ye...
2018-05-262h 06
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 33 / NINE*Originally aired October 15, 2016
Broadcast 33 starts with a short feature of the superb LP release by Marie Davidson Adieux au Dancefloor. Out on Cititrax, Adieux au Dancefloor is her most seminal work, exploring her POV of dance music and culture through her beautifully sculpted productions.
Afterwards is an in-depth discussion about the past and present of Industrial music with Nine (Nihar Bhatt). As one fourth of the Surface Tension collective and through his own productions, Bhatt has been heavily involved in the local scene for several years and as an insightful perspective on how industrial music has impacted techno music today...
2018-05-261h 56
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 32 / NICK OTTRANDO*Originally aired September 17, 2016
Broadcast 32 of Infinite Beat kicks off with a short feature on the new Nyctophobia EP by mysterious producer A001. Out on MORD, this release is one monstrous track after another, building on the tension and terror one feels when overpowered by darkness. There is no information on this release except for the following note:
~black car’s running
in the rusty light
of a bohemian sunset
while the desert cursed
dust over the words
of a scared man~
Afterwards is a live DJ set from the much respected Nick Ottrando. The man behind the reigns at Parameter, a...
2018-05-261h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 31 / NACKT*Originally aired September 3, 2016. He is missed greatly by many of us in the Bay Area.
Broadcast 31 kicks off with a short feature on the new release on Blackest Ever Black. The project behind this beautiful record is Tomorrow The Rain Will Fall Upwards? Not a band per se, but a collective effort from the efforts of Conrad Standish, Jonnine Standish (HTRK), Genevieve McGuckin (These Immortal Souls) and Lucas Santanna. There is no indication on who worked on what track. It is not even what I would call a compilation, it plays like a soundtrack from a Takashi Ito film. A...
2018-05-261h 52
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 30 / THE CREATRIX*Originally aired August 6, 2016
Broadcast 30 is up for your podcasting pleasure. Featuring the intelligent, funny and undeniably talented techno producer The Creatrix. She is known as one half of the experimental duo Felidae with Beast Nest and has collaborated with many other Bay Area based producers like Nine. Now the Creatrix has ventured out of her collaborations to explore her own solo work, showcasing her emotive, sensual and often emotionally soothing techno.
We start with an exclusive mix from the producer, featuring tracks from Robert Hood, Dream 2 Science, No-Tech label head Ciarra Black and the Bay Area’s own Russell E.L...
2018-05-261h 54
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 29 / BAISE MOI*Originally aired July 23, 2016
Broadcast 29 has now been podcasted for your listening pleasure. A short preview of the new release by Decollage called Registration. Registration is on the new California-based label Idol Patterns. You can download it and order a CD copy on Idol Patterns’ bandcamp. I highly recommend grabbing a copy.
Afterwards is a solo live DJ set inspired by the bold writing of Virginie Depentes and her most popular, controversial work, Baise Moi. Not the best film, but an important one in radical feminist cinema, Baise Moi was a film adaptation of her book of the same title. Directed by...
2018-05-261h 39
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 28 / DIMENTIA*Originally aired July 9, 2016
Broadcast 28 is up for your listening pleasure. Starting with a short feature on Opal Tapes’ new release by Oakland’s own Russell E.L. Butler. Titled “The First Step,” Butler has taken a leap from the literary, thoughtful introspection of “God is Change” and walks fearless strides with his new EP. Highly recommended.
After is a brief interview with Dimentia. He is a great hardware-based producer in the Bay Area and has been a huge part of the esoteric Katabatik collective, an institution that has been bringing the most evocative in experimental electronic music. Dimentia and the Katabatik co...
2018-05-261h 39
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 27 / AMBER COX*Originally aired June 11, 2016
Broadcast 27 is a dj set by local producer and dj, Amber Cox. She is a gifted artist and it was honor to have her on the show. Enjoy.
Amber Cox played:
No tracklist
2018-05-261h 23
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 26 / BRYAN GIBBS*Originally aired May 28, 2016
Broadcast 26 is now up for your podcasting pleasure. Starting with snippets of the new Lavender cassette release on Jacktone Records, Horizons Beneath the Surface. As an extension of his last release, Mystique Youth, “Horizons” dives deep into the witching hour, after a wild night of ecstasy and just before sunrise cleanses you of the night’s debauchery. It is a stunning release that is highly recommended.
This broadcast is a feature on Bryan Gibbs, who is a producer, sound engineer and DJ extraordinaire. His work has touched so many people both locally and beyond. From SF institution The Co...
2018-05-261h 39
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 25 / ITS OWN INFINITE FLOWER*Originally aired April 30, 2016
Broadcast 25 has now been podcasted for your pleasure. Featuring Its Own Infinite Flower, a San Francisco-based producer who is one third of the infamous Hostile Ambient Takeover collective with C.L.A.W.S and Solar. His talent and knowledge of music truly is as his name, infinite. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Puce Mary / No Memory / 2016 *note: due to audio difficulties, this track was removed from the podcast.
Tim Hecker / Ravedeath, 1972 / 2011
***
Its Own Infinite Flower played:
E.E. Cummings / Spring is Like a Perhaps Hand
Popul Vuh / Mantra / 1978
Jean-Luc Ponty / Eulogy For Oscar Romero/Nostalgia / 1983
Porter Ricks / Nautical...
2018-05-261h 52
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 24 / PAUL CLIPSON*Originally aired April 6, 2016. Paul is greatly missed by many of us.
For the love of experimental film and music, Broadcast 24 features the wildly talented SF based filmmaker and artist, Paul Clipson. With collaborations with sound artists like Jefre Cantu-Ledesma and Liz Harris (Grouper), Clipson has been projecting his films with the sonic explorations of said musicians to stimulate and inspire audiences all over the world.
Clipson played his first live DJ set with a deep collection of cult film soundtracks. From cherished films like Antonioni’s Zabriskie Point, La Jetee, recent cult favorites like Under the Skin, and less appreciated bo...
2018-05-241h 51
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 23 / DAMON ELIZA PALERMO*Originally aired February 20, 2016
Broadcast 23 features a very beautiful, emotive mix by a talented ambient/house producer. You may know him by his moniker Magic Touch and the bad ass back beat for San Francisco’s Mi Ami. He is my old friend, producer extraordinaire, Damon Eliza Palermo. We got to reminisce, have a laugh about old times in San Francisco and how he as a young man, growing up in Michigan, was inspired by his brother to start experimenting in dance music.
Afterwards is a rich, deeply emotional mix of some of his favorite ambient tracks and a few playful on...
2018-05-241h 50
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 22 / AJA VISION*Originally aired February 6, 2016
The very lovely and talented Aja Vision (Alexandra Archuleta) is featured in Broadcast 22 with a playful live dj set and an ethereal live PA. She is truly a gifted producer and it is such an honor to be able to have her share so much of her perspective on music and the community of East Bay artists that inspire the electronic music scene here in the Bay Area. Apologies for the slight technical difficulties toward the end of the show. There was a mystery mic that was haunting the studio. It’s live ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Topazu played:
Francis Harris / You Ca...
2018-05-241h 55
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 21 / AMER*Originally aired January 9, 2016
Broadcast 21 featured a live dj set inspired by the beautiful, 2009 film Amer. A post modern homage to giallo films, Amer was directed by French/Belgian couple Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani.
Amer is about the sexual awakening and development of a young girl and features the classic imagery of giallo films. Beautifully shot, often with a similar technicolor filter as classic films like Suspiria and Inferno, Amer floats through three events in a young woman’s life. Is it reality? Is it a fever dream? The answers are found in your imagination.
If you love gial...
2018-05-241h 53
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 20 / GAVIN RUSSOM*Originally aired December 10, 2015
**As this broadcast aired prior to her transition, Gavin Rayna Russom's pronown has been recently changed in this description to celebrate her evolution as an artist and a lovely human being.
The last show from Infinite Beat for 2015, this special Thursday night broadcast is a two part episode with a very special guest from New York City. She has been a part of DFA for a very long time, has been a member of LCD Soundsystem and has releases on LIES, Entropy Trax and Nation records. She is the Black Meteoric Star, she is Hail of Arrows...
2018-05-241h 44
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 19 / BLAKE ALEXANDER THOMAS*Originally aired November 28, 2015
Broadcast 19 is up for your listening pleasure. Featuring Blake Alexander Thomas, a talented, young DJ whose mixed musical influences, from punk to house to techno, shapes his unique perspective on selections.
This broadcast also features an exclusive premiere of Aaron J’s (Sure Thing) new track.
Topazu played:
Forward Strategy Group / Dragon’s Tooth / Perc Trax
Vladislav Delay / Huone
***
Blake Alexander Thomas played:
No tracklisting
2018-05-241h 55
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 18 / AARON J*Originally aired November 14, 2015
Broadcast 18 of Infinite Beat is now up for your listening pleasure. Starting off the one of the loveliest songs from my youth, Aikea-Guinea from the Cocteau Twins and a short feature on Joey Anderson’s beautiful EP From One Mind To The Other (Latency). Joey Anderson will be the featured guest at the next We Are Monsters party November 20th.
Aaron J also returns to the Radio Valencia studio. He has a spectacular two-day event celebrating the one year anniversary of his vibrant party, Sure Thing. Featuring a Pan label showcase, Interstellar Funk, Hodge, Tzusing, Bezier and se...
2018-05-241h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 17 / WORKER/PARASITE*Originally aired October 17, 2015
Broadcast 17 is now up for your listening pleasure. Starting with a short DJ set full of slightly more sinister, Halloween inspired tracks from Tzusing, Smersh and British Murder Boys. The spirits are cleared with a short feature on Damon Eliza Palermo’s upcoming release on Canadian label 1080p called Clouds of David. It’s a stunning ambient cassette coming out November 27th and it is highly recommended.
Afterwards is a short interview and live PA by one of the most celebrated and talented techno producers in the Bay Area, Worker/Parasite. He has a new release on Span...
2018-05-241h 17
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 16 / RUBIDIUM*Originally aired October 3, 2015
Broadcast 16 was a feature on techno producer and DJ Rubidium. As one of the creative forces behind From 0-1 and as new resident DJ at the celebrated Underground SF night Pulse Generator, she is truly a star of the Bay Area's underground electronic community.
Rubidium shared an exclusive all-vinyl ambient/experimental DJ set at Chillits, an outdoor event in Mendocino County, Sunday 09/27. With other DJs and live acts performing live in the genres of ambient, experimental, dub and other downtempo sounds, Rubidium performed as she described as "the darkest hour under a full moon...the mix is...
2018-05-231h 28
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 15 / MOZHGAN*Originally aired September 5th, 2015
Broadcast 15 is now up for your listening pleasure. The show starts with a quick feature on the latest Jacktone Records release from San Francisco-based composer Lavender. His release is called Mystic Youth.
This broadcast features one of the most celebrated female djs in San Francisco, Mozhgan, she has an amazing party with Jason Greer and Solar, We Are Monsters, which continues to be one of the best parties in the city. She has been featured in Electronic Beats as one of “11 DJs Reviving San Francisco’s Scene,” crushes behind any deck and continues to be one of San...
2018-05-232h 01
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 14 / EARTHEN SEA*Originally aired August 22, 2015
Broadcast 14 is now up with the Bay Area’s own Earthen Sea. First part is a short but very sweet dj set where he envelopes you in the beautiful voices of Jennifer Lara, Lakecia Hughes and Beth Gibbons. After we talked about his love of dub, New York City and our collective mourning for those who have lost their lives from police violence. We end the show with the most gorgeous live set that will take you to the depths of the ocean and lift you up into the cosmos. Simply beautiful and thanks to one of th...
2018-05-231h 32
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 13 / SMAC & UN HOMME*Originally aired July 25, 2015
Broadcast 13 features a focus on the new Sleeper Cell release on Lovers Rock. Called Quality of Life, Sleeper Cell is a project between long-time collaborators Ital (Daniel Martin McCormick) and San Francisco's own Earthen Sea (Jacob Long). It is a beautiful release that came from the despair, frustrations and anxiety that was felt from the aftermath of Eric Garner and many other brutal moments that have shook the American public. Quality of Life is highly recommended.
Afterwards is a short interview with half of the Galaxy Radio crew. Smac and Un Homme shared their love of italo...
2018-05-231h 51
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 12 / JASON POLASTRI*Originally aired July 11, 2015
Broadcast 12 features selections from Jason Polastri, a founding member of Warm Leatherette, the Surface Tension collective and Haceteria in San Francisco. We talked briefly about all his projects and the collaborative soul of a music scene which we hold very dear to our hearts. Enjoy!
Topazu played:
Brian Eno / Regrets Park, Feb 1 / 1997
***
Jason played:
Trisomie 21 / La Fête Triste / Play It Again Sam
51717 / The Glove / Jealous God
Sympathy Nervous / His Forte /Minimal Wave
Gruesome Twosome / Burn Out (Like Animals) / SSR
The Force Dimension / 200 FA / Amnesia
Kid Who / Gap Related Injury / Clan Destine
Maoupa Mazzocchetti / Muzzled / Unknown Precept
I...
2018-05-231h 51
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 11 / CB-R*Originally aired June 27, 2015
Happy Pride weekend! Today is an exclusive mix from CB-R. He is a talented dub techno producer who is originally from the Bay Area, but like many, has long relocated to Brooklyn.
He recently released a track on the new 100% Silk compilation Sunset Silk and has a 4-track dub techno release called Inside Existence on S//P//A, his own label co-run by Jay Goitia. CB-R also has a release coming out soon with Brooklyn based label Cut Mistake Music.
This mix was recorded on a balmy night in Brooklyn. It starts with a nice cool down...
2018-05-232h 00
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 10 / RUSSELL BUTLER*Originally aired June 13, 2015
**Russell E.L. Butler's pronown has been recently changed in this description to celebrate their transition.
The 10th broadcast of Infinite Beat! Featuring an in depth conversation with techno producer Russell Butler about their latest release on Opal Tapes called God is Change, thier many projects that are a driving force of Bay Area electronic music, like Diem (a collaboration with Worker/Parasite), upcoming shows this month and the ongoing issues of body politics and how dance music can push us forward into the future.
After is a mixed genre set of dance music that influences and...
2018-05-231h 53
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 9 / RACHEL AIELLO*Originally aired May 30, 2015
I am more than honored to have the first female guest on Infinite Beat, Rachel Aiello. A large part of Infinite Beat’s identity is to celebrate and feature women; women who produce, experiment, DJ, curate shows and are a critical part of electronic music.
Rachel is one half of VX, with Justin Anastasi (Surface Tension/Warm Leatherette/VX/Soft Moon), a new party that showcases experimental music.
Rachel’s set featured selections from Silent Servant, Andy Stott, Marcel Dettmann and others who have influenced her. She also shared an exclusive track that she has been working on c...
2018-05-231h 58
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 8 / FALLEN ANGELS*Originally aired May 16, 2015
Broadcast 8 was inspired by Wong Kar Wai’s Fallen Angels (1995). A different direction from the traditional Asian “gangster” flick, the film emphasizes on internalized dialogue and much more experimental cinematography from Christopher Doyle. Like many of Wong’s films in the 90s and early 2000s, Fallen Angels has themes of loneliness in the city, longing, desire and heartbreak.
This show explores all of these themes, mostly focusing on the character played by Michelle Reis. Often referred to as “the agent,” she wears lots of vinyl, plastic jewelry, eats lots of dumplings and is very sexy, sassy and very damaged...
2018-05-231h 57
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 7 / NIHAR*Originally aired May 2, 2015
This podcast was a meditation with the multi-talented Nihar (Surface Tension / Warm Leatherette / Haceteria / Sutures). Features an in-depth discussion about techno’s sex appeal, romance and the many, many inspiring projects that Nihar has under his belt.
Shortly after is a fantastic set from the celebrated dj/producer featuring a soon-to-be released track from his techno project with Alex Bennett, Sutures (Aesthic House) as well as many sensual, sexy and romantic tracks that touch on the softer side of techno music.
Topazu played:
Vladislav Delay / Huone / Multila
***
Nihar played:
Can / Future Days (Carl Craig Blade Runner Mix) / 1997
Sl...
2018-05-231h 51
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 6 / JONAS REINHARDT*Originally broadcasted April 18, 2015
Broadcast 6 of Infinite Beat started with a short block of highlights from Dark Entries Records and a few cold wave and italo classics to compliment this most treasured label in San Francisco.
Second half was a set from San Franciscan turned New Yorker Jesse Reiner of Jonas Reinhardt. He has a new maximum techno collaboration with Burt Bergen and shared a soon to be released Jonas Reinhardt track on Further Records.
Topazu played:
Moral / Whispering Sons
Parade Ground / Took Advantage
Λένα Πλάτωνος / Αιμάτινες Σκιές Από Απόσταση
Severed Heads / Dead Eyes Opened
Bezier / Ensconced
Executive Slacks / The Bus
Sumerian Fleet / Nebelwerfer
Quiet Room / Yangtze River
Guerre Froide / Ersatz
Carol...
2018-05-231h 55
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 5 / JON HICKS*Originally aired April 4, 2015
A thoughtful, deeply personal set by guest DJ Jon Hicks. This set brings together many of his multifaceted influences that shaped not only his musical taste, but who he is as a wonderful human being. Since we enjoyed talking about each track he played so much, Jon was asked to add some commentary about what each track meant to him, a moment it evokes, etc. Enjoy.
Topazu played:
Psychic TV / Infinite Beat
Space Opera / Mandate My Ass
Sumerian Fleet / On To You
In Aeternam Vale / Calling Somewhere
***
Jon Hicks played (with some added commentary):
John Carpenter / Main...
2018-05-231h 50
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 4 / GHOST IN THE SHELL*Originally aired March 21, 2015
No guest, but this set was inspired by one of my favorite anime films, Ghost in the Shell. Featuring music from the film by composer Kenji Kawaii and selections from Kangding Ray, Black Rain, Gasloten Cirkel, Zos Kia and Anna Clarke.
Topazu played:
Delia Derbyshire / The Delian Mode
Kenji Kawai / Uta Making of a Cyborg
Steven Porter / Deed
Kangding Ray / Serendipity March
Black Rain / Night In New Chiang Saen
Andy Stott / Faith in Strangers
Throbbing Gristle / Distant Dreams
Kenji Kawai / Floating museum
Aurora Halal / Overpass
Pas De Deux / Cardiocleptomanie
Saada Bonaire / Invitation
Anna Clarke / Wallies
Das ding...
2018-05-231h 56
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 3 / AARON J*Originally aired March 7, 2015.
Special Guest set by Aaron J, the man behind the wonderful Sure Thing party. Enjoy!
Topazu played:
Greg Z / Public Anomie / The Giant Monarch EP
Sawlin / Painful / Mu EP
Aphex Twin / Tha / SAW 85-92
Omar S / U / 002
***
Aaron J played:
Lawrence / Floating / Enjoy the Silence Vol. 2
Alison Chanic / Painlessly in Love (Lakker Remix) / Painlessly in Love
Lassigue Bendthaus / Automotive / Matter
Tzusing / 4 Floors of Whores / A Name Out of Place PT. II
Hodge / Blood Moon / HEK025
Lory D / grnHF / Strange Days Vol. 3
Helena Hauff / Furthermost Nevermore / Shattercone
Hula / Ghost Rattle / Murmur
Anthony Naples / Refugio / Body Pill
Autopoieses / L...
2018-05-231h 59
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 2 / GHOSTS ON TAPE*Originally aired February 21, 2015
Infinite Beat Broadcast 2 is now up for download and streaming. Special Guest set by the multi-talented techno/house producer and Icee Hot alum Ghosts On Tape. He dug deep to bring you a set filled with iridescent, pulsating sundown tracks, ready to take you into the night. Enjoy!
Topazu played:
Levon Vincent / Anti-Corporate Music / Self-titled LP
Further Reductions / High End Basics / Woodwork EP
In Aeternam Vale / Dust Under Brightness / Dust Under Brightness Highway Dark Veins 12"
DJ Sprinkles / Midtown 120 Blues / Midtown 120 Blues LP
***
Ghosts On Tape played:
Baaz / Glim / What About Talk About 1
Different Fountains / Muybridge / Muybridge EP
...
2018-05-231h 47
TopazuINFINITE BEAT / BROADCAST 1 / TOPAZUThe very first episode of Infinite Beat, originally aired February 7, 2015. All vinyl. Infinite Beat with Topazu is a radio show presenting both the hardest and softest in techno, industrial, experimental, ambient and much more. Tune in every other Saturday from 4-6pm Pacific time.
Featuring some current favorites as well as some classic ones, this was an all vinyl set featuring some Bay Area (and former Bay Area) resident house and techno producers. Xamiga (a collaboration between former San Francisco resident Xosar and legendary producer Legowelt), Ghosts on Tape and Ital.
Tracklist:
Xamiga / Wolfpack / Unsolved Universe
Patricia / Plural / Body Issues
...
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