My path in music began from childhood. Even then I had a good voice and dreamed of standing on the stage. This prompted me to enter music school where I learned to play the piano and write music. From a young age, I started playing and singing in various music groups. Later I started writing electronic music. Also worked on television for 5 years as a music editor.
Music is very strongly intertwined in my life, so it is not surprising that with the popularization of DJing, it came to me too.
3 years ago I got into the community of burners and created my own art workshop “Papayka” in the Kurenivka Palace of Culture (Residention of Ukrainian Burners). All the time there were decks and a very cool Xone:PX5. The equipment was right in front of me, and I decided to take advantage of it. At that time, I didn’t even have a laptop to download music. I asked my friend DJ to pump any music on my USB flash drive, so I learned to mix on tracks that I had never heard.
At the same time, my friends started having parties where they played quite unusual music: jazz, soul, trip-hop, juke, bass and many other things. They definitely didn’t play straight kick music such as techno or deep house. So I asked to play at their party, prepared a set for them with music that I really like but even could not imagine that it can be played on dj sets.
But as you know, there is such a thing – tolerance for unusual music, every time I want something more strange, with each set my selection becomes more and more wild. At the same time I’m a big big fan of anime, so I started to learn more about asian culture and dig music from the Far East, cause I wanted to share my love and interest in my sets.
I fell in love with Japanese juke, Korean soul, Chinese hip-hop and Singapore jazz…. so it became my passion to dig it and to share it with my friends, listeners and others who are interested in asian culture and music. I dreamed about my own show, where I can share all these tracks from really talented artists and sound-producers. Now I’m happy that I can do it!!!!
UKR｜Monthly｜ 9PM-10PM (HKT)
Next show: 22/02/2023
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IDN｜Monthly｜ 4PM-6PM
Next show: 22/02/2023
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HAKM/MARISHITEN are RYUCHAIRO
From noisegrind to ambient metal. This is the experiment genesis of Rychairo search through the source of sound, spiritual and metaphysics of human existence.
SUBVERSION IS REAL.
(((PRAISE THE DRONE)))
USA｜Monthly｜11AM-12PM
Next show: 28/02/2023
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A Japanese DJ based in Tokyo be active in the Asian scene and global stages. Starting her career as a DJ in 2006 after getting turntables, she has consistently tuned into a globally diverse sound while evolving uniquely, maintaining antennae for regional vibes and influences.
In 2016, she released her first MIX CD, “NOVA”, followed by another, “Lifestyle” from Manhattan Records in 2019. Since 2021, she has been a resident on the Hong Kong-based streaming platform “Hong Kong Community Radio”, and has also provided mixes for NTS Radio, Rinse.fm, and others.
Furthermore, she launched her self-hosted party, “Eustress” in 2023.
WRACK is a Tokyo-based DJ/producer.
As a DJ, he’s a monthly resident of HKCR, and has given mixes to the likes of Boiler Room, NTS, Rinse, i-D, and Tank. He has also made guest appearances in Japan and overseas, including Mexico City, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya.
As a producer, he has released his music on labels around the world, including NAAFI (Mexico), Absurd TRAX (Hong Kong), HiedraH Club de Baile (Argentina), and TREKKIE TRAX (Japan).
JPN｜Monthly｜ 7PM -8 PM (HKT)
Next show: 27/02/2023
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Strange Interactions is a DJ-duo, party and electronic music label consisting of Melbourne-based artists Yangos & Rita Bass.
Having conjoined forces in 2019 to embark on the adventure of exploring sonic worlds together, Strange Interactions are now bass-heads that maneuver the darker side of the underground. Their sound is best suited to murky dancefloors late at night where you can hear them spin jungle, bass, dubstep and beyond; throwing in the occasional rap and grime for good measure.
Their expertise on the dancefloor has earned them a place on lineups such as Hopkins Creek Festival, 2 Degrees Festival, Brunswick Music Festival After Party, Local Knowledge, Steel City Dance Discs and more beloved parties and events across Victoria.
Though beat-driven music compels their DJ sets, in their HKCR show ‘Reconnect’ Strange Interactions swerve away from the mania, instead focussing on slower and more reflective sounds. ‘Reconnect’ was founded on the idea of exploring Eastern music, honing into Yang and Rita’s respective Chinese and Russian heritage in a bid to connect to their ancestry.
They have invited guests from across the globe to do the same, inviting a space for considered listening and introspection. Some of their past guests include Sakura Tsuruta from Tokyo, Zwi based in Hanoi, Kamna in Naarm (Melbourne) and beyond.
You can also catch Yang and Rita as their alter ego ‘Strange Attractions’ where they share the lighter sounds they still enjoy including anything from left-field house to g-funk and jazz.
Australia｜Monthly｜Monday｜ 6PM-7 PM (HKT)
Next show: 24/04/2023
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It’s difficult to talk about sound. When we close our eyes and listen, there are no boundaries and as such, what we feel can often not be described with the words we know. Our feelings are unique & different.
There is no word or genre that unites the artists of the label. Putting a word on a style, in order to classify, takes part of the magic away. Instead, what unites us is our passion for sound, dancing with friends and growing together.
Continuing with this same philosophy we present our show WAVES FROM and our Eleventh episode from Sanjib. He was one of first artists to deliver his Shining Bright Remix on Personal Passage, giving us a smooth interpretation of the original. One that makes you look up at the
stars and wonder, letting you know there is a path for you but it won’t be easy.
Leaving the set in the words of the artist, “tainted by melancholy and recorded in a peaceful energy, this set is a short mirror of my winter feeling. As a moment of recovery and regeneration. let yourself be guided by these deep waves.” Hope you enjoy this journey through sound waves and wishing you much love,
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