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Today we’re celebrating the 50th episode of our beloved AirPod – but this month also marks our podcast’s 4th anniversary! That’s right, over the last four years – and since Paulo’s first episode in Dec. ‘07 – we sent out no less than fifty mixes from our roster’s precious talents.

Who better to observe such jubilee with, than someone who keeps raising the level of wonderment record after record, mix after mix – Mr. Andres Zacco. Fresh off the release of his third 12″ on Airdrop Records, we are proud to announce Zacco’s participation in our next Aux-Rec project, the re-release and remixing of an original piece by Icelandic producer Exos.

The next twelve months are set to hold many more surprises for Andres Zacco. His label Greener Records will be presenting the 2nd volume of its ambient compilation series – Landscapes Of The Future, as well as 12″s by himself, Jacek Sienkiewicz and Dario Zenker. Also on his schedule is a European tour in May 2012, for which we are already booking.

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At the end of each year, the same circus happens over and over again. We try to wrap up (not only Xmas presents) but all the things we’ve pushed under the carpet until the last minute. All of this cumulates in the most hectic moment of the year, whereas we should really be enjoying our well deserved holidays!

So in the midst of the year end craze, take a minute to load up Brandub’s latest mix into your iPod. This hour of genuine dubby euphoria lift us many strata away from any superfluous concerns. Brandub applied his craft in his home studio, in the city of Cordoba, Argentina. His debut EP on Airdrop last year displayed Brandub’s inclinations clearly – a warm, comforting sound oscillating between deep house and dub techno.

We also take on this opportunity to announce that Brandub’s next release on Airdrop is now mastered and ready. The ‘Bank Side EP’ features three originals and a Beat Pharmacy take realized by Mr. Brendon Moeller. This project is set for release towards the end of January, bringing an extra layer of warmth in the middle of the cold winter. Kick back and relax!

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Jason Carich aka Sr.Replicante has been active in Buenos Aires for over 20 years now. In the early ’90s, he was one of the core members of Urban Groove, the legendary DJ collective which shaped the future of the Argentine sound. Celebrating their 20 years of existence in 2011, they will be appearing for a series of gigs in Argentina before the end of the year.

More recently, Sr.Replicante, also a professional architect, has been producing some of the most subdued and highly refined music in the country. We initially met Jason as he remixed our second digital release by Fase. We also had the chance to have him spin at one of our parties in 2008, on the historical Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, where he played back to back with Nico Purman – a memorable night!

We are really glad to send out this recording today, featuring two hours of the finest dancefloor jack mixed with the subtle technique that characterizes all of his sets. Can’t get enough of it? Sr.Replicante already announced a Pt.2 to this mix…

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Ahead of the presentation of their new live set this weekend in Paris, FRITZ & LANG are sending out a homemade mixtape blended with some jams the two boys are currently digging. With their signature sound oscillating between electro, pop, disco and funk FRITZ & LANG are blazing a trail into some fresh musical fields.

While their first release on Airdrop, the ‘Crash EP‘ received some tremendous praises, the Franco-Argentine duo is already announcing some new projects, some of which the parisian public will be able to preview on the occasion of Airdrop’s Sundae, on June 6th.

TRACKLIST
The Pop Group / Don’t sell your dreams (Radar)
The Mole / Dreamer (Musique Risquée)
Kazino / Binary (Carrere)
Canyon / Dancing on silk (DFA)
I Cube / Operation hypnosis (Versatile)
Ricardo Villalobos / True to myself (Perlon)
Luke Solomon / Top, Bottom (Rekids)
Dionne / The exchange (Terpsiton)
DJ Rels / Diggin in Brownswood (Stone Throw)
Cullen Miller / Lust break (Igloo Pop)
Ben Vedren / Stronger (unreleased)
Benoît & Sergio / Walk & Talk (Visionquest) – Fritz & Lang edit

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Here is the 2nd part to Leonel Castillo’s take on Detroit House. Exploring a darker, more complex part of the genre, Leonel pulls out some old secrets and new picks out of his endless collection. If you’re in the US, do not miss out and go to one of Leonel’s dates in LA, NYC, DC or Boston. Also make sure to download the 1st part of this mix on AirPod’s 45th episode.

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This week we bring you a special mix by the producer of our last 12″ record release, the most talented Leonel Castillo. Respected by all, Leonel is a humble man with over twenty years of experience in the electronic field.

Hailing from Buenos Aires, he took on many guises over the years, putting out his incredible musical creations, ranging from deep house all the way to experimental techno. We are really proud to send you one of Leonel Castillo’s many perfect selections, yet so rare to find. Here is a two hours selection of the best current pieces fitting in the Detroit House category.

Studio-side, Leonel Castillo is currently finishing a remix for Brandt Brauer Frick due soon on !K7 Records, alongside another remix by none other than Pepe Bradock… Leonel is also finishing a string of new records to come out this year on Groovear, his own imprint.

Finally, and following on his first US tour in October 2010, Leonel is already announcing to come back to the States in May / June and also planning a European tour for the Fall 2011. Be on the lookout for dates near you!

Leonel Castillo on RA | Discogs | MySpace

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Exclusive ‘Ark de Triomphe’ Interview by Paulo

Our guest today hides himself behind many facets. Just like Happy Colarks, kids and grown-ups love it so. A true Napoleon Bonapark, he conquered the world sweatdrop by drop. Like Nappy the dude is french and not made in Chinark… Ladies and Gents, if you hadn’t guessed it yet, please welcome Mr. Ark!

Paulo : You recently travelled to Japan, on tour… As a black belt Karatekark, we can imagine it wasn’t your first time there. With the Japanese public being one of the most energetic on this planet, your famous rush probably fitted right in!

Ark : I agree! Japanese people share an amazing spirit and I showed off my best Karatekark skills. In exchange, they invited me for the country’s best sashimi.

P : Your new album Arkpokalypse Now was released on Perlon this year. How did your production evolve since Caliente, released on the same label in 2005? On our end, we found the result more bluesy, maybe wiser. Would you be in phase of becoming a kind of House Buddhark?

A : Arkpokalypse Now is definitely quite calmer in its whole. But as my Gran’ma used to tell me… “be wary of sleeping waters” or rather “the calm before the storm”!

P : In true Shivark fashion, you placed your multiple hands in a variety of collaborations with Cabanne, Mr. Oizo, Pepe Bradock… the list is long, but you also produced remixes or were remixed by Salif Keita, Herbert, Akufen, Isolee, LoSoul or Robag Wruhme. Do you have any ongoing collaborations? Do you still hope to work with someone in particular?

A : I just released an EP on Thema, a super label from Brooklyn NY! And I am preparing another one for another Berlin based label. I will also prepare a new album for the end of 201, which will surely feature some special collaborations…

P : A little mouse told us about a documentary being produced about Jules CesArk. Could you tell us a little more?

A : It was actually just released online. You can preview it by clicking here.

P : As the world is about to collapse, who would embark with on your Noah’s Ark?

A : A bunch of animals, so I can prepare myself dinner!

P : Last remaining doubt in my mind : one night with Madonnark or Lady Gagark?

A : Nanark Mouskoury?

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The northern winter has settled in, emptying parks, sidewalks and riversides. Time to stick around at home and look inside. Boil up a cup of tea and stick this mix in your player. Enjoy an hour of special Paulo blend and don’t hesitate to ask for the secret tracklist!

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John Spring is the intriguing alter ego of Johannes Mai. Born in Rostock, on the northern edges of Germany, John Spring is a sci-fi comic book character – a device-user, drummachine controller… like no other!

Mr. Spring is the man behind a string of records released over the last 8 years on the seminal German label Sub Static (directed by Falko Brocksieper and Cologne’s M.I.A). He develops a variety in sound ranging from the most intricate Techno, to forms of House that call on Mr. Jack in the most respectful manner.

Between then and now, John Spring presented many successful releases on labels like Crosstown Rebels, Resopal or Harthouse, licenced to the likes of Cocoon, DC10 and Four:Twenty. More recently, John Spring has been making a lot of waves as part of an anonym collective… that will stay that way, until further notice!

It is with immense honour that we not only send this new podcast episode to you, but that we also announce that John Spring took over Airdrop’s next record – AD018. It is set for release on the 18th of January 2011 and will laser-beam all your eardrums out.

Enjoy this very spontaneous John Spring mix. It made us tick all the required boxes at once and we are sure it will bring a lot of happiness and warmth to our cold homes!

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We have been yearning for a special mix from Mr. Alland Byallo for a while and we can say this right here was clearly well worth the wait!

While the man finishes the last touches of his move from San Francisco to Berlin, packing up his life into one suitcases (or two), he still managed to find some time to put this mix together for us! Be on the lookout for Alland playing close to you in Europe as he will be operating his tour this fall from September to November. Get in touch with us for more information.

In the meantime, here is an hour of purely magnetic mid-summer 115 unhurried bpm grooves! Enough to leave you completely strapped to your reclining chair, grilling by the cool pool.

Kick back some more…