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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

MUZORAMA 190821

This edition of Muzorama begins in collective motion and gradually turns inward. House euphoria, acid pressure and rave energy open the journey before giving way to UK bass, gqom, dancehall-inflected rhythms and fractured techno.

The centre of the mix marks a transition: the physical force of the dancefloor dissolves into Shakali’s electro-acoustic environment, the organic electronic psychedelia of Bibio and Dorian Concept, and Ital Tek’s cinematic fusion of guitar, Rhodes and unstable rhythm. From there, L’Rain, Loraine James with Tirzah, and Tricky with Marta carry the selection into a more intimate world of experimental song, memory and emotional dislocation.

Featuring music by Prospa & Cloonee, Posthuman, Louie Vega reworked by Windom R, Beatrice M., DJ Lag, Anaïs, Stylo G & Lady Leshurr, Answer Code Request, Shakali, Bibio & Dorian Concept, Ital Tek, L’Rain, Loraine James & Tirzah, and Tricky & Marta.

As always, the eclecticism is not the absence of direction. It is the direction: different scenes, tempos and musical languages connected through rhythm, texture and atmosphere.

Muzorama 190826 — approximately 60 minutes of new electronic music, curated by Sergi.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

MUZORAMA EDITION 150726

"Muzorama 150726" explores the outer edges of contemporary electronic music, improvised sound and reimagined tradition.

The mix moves from the ritual electronics of **Takkak Takkak** and Durban club mutations by **Akiid**, through **Mohamed Bourouissa**, **Superfan** and the live improvisation of **SML**, before turning toward Tuareg guitar, Somali digital diaspora, psychedelic jazz and the Latin American underground.

Featuring music from **Amanar de Kidal, Khadija Jiijo Jeesto, Goran Kajfeš, LAO** and **arévalo**, the show traces how artists reshape memory, geography and local scenes through technology and experimentation.

Presented by "KOMUNA" and curated by SirG.

Thursday, July 09, 2026

TM — “Fundo”

“Fundo” does not try to seduce quickly. It moves with patience, pressure and restraint — the kind of deep techno that is less about impact and more about depth, repetition and slow psychological movement.

The track opens Layers Of Meaning Part IV, a new three-track EP by TM, released on Porto’s Timeless O’Clock label. The title itself is important: in Portuguese, “fundo” can suggest bottom, depth, background, or something hidden underneath the surface. The music follows that idea. Nothing is decorative here. Pads, acid-touched synth lines and a stripped rhythmic structure slowly pull the listener inward.

This is techno without spectacle. It does not depend on a dramatic drop or an obvious hook. Instead, “Fundo” creates its force through atmosphere, tension and small changes in texture. It feels like a track designed for a dark room, but also for headphones — functional enough for the club, introspective enough for private listening.

Timeless O’Clock, based in Porto, has been active as both label and event promoter since 2019, and this release reflects that local underground language: minimal, serious, physical, but not cold.

MUZORAMA recommends “Fundo” for listeners who are interested in electronic music as a space of concentration — music that does not explain itself immediately, but slowly opens below the surface.

Monday, July 06, 2026

Dust Sucker Jazz by TV-99-AD

TV-99-AD — “Dust Sucker Jazz”

Some tracks do not arrive from the future. They return from a half-forgotten room where machines were still physical, rhythm was still discovered by hand, and jazz could accidentally appear inside electronic music without asking permission.

“Dust Sucker Jazz” by TV-99-AD is one of those strange returns. Officially released in July 2026 by Tokyo’s FORM@ RECORDS, the track comes from the Dutch group’s late-1990s archive — a period when the trio were working with hardware, DAT recordings, breakbeats, electric jazz fragments and the dry imagination of underground European electronics.

The title almost sounds like a joke, but the music is serious in the best possible way: loose, dusty, mechanical, warm, slightly absurd. It does not behave like a jazz track, and it does not fully belong to techno or IDM either. Instead, it moves somewhere between a late-night studio jam, a forgotten breakbeat experiment and a fictional soundtrack for an empty shopping mall after midnight.

TV-99-AD were active in the Dutch underground during the 1990s, then disappeared from view for a long time. Now, through the Japanese label FORM@ RECORDS, this material receives a second life. That international detour — Netherlands to Japan, 1990s to 2026 — makes “Dust Sucker Jazz” more than just an archival release. It feels like a small musical time capsule being opened in public.

MUZORAMA recommends it for listeners who like electronic music with history, humor, texture and a little bit of mystery.

Sunday, April 06, 2025

MUZORAMA RECOMENDS APRIL 2025

Compilation Album – "Even the Forest Hums" (2025)
This compilation delves into the rich musical heritage of Soviet Ukraine, featuring songs and instrumentals from 1971 to 1996. Highlights include the Shapoval Sextet’s psychedelic jazz-rock rendition of a Cossack song and Vadym Khrapachov’s electronic track for the film “Flights in Dreams and Reality.” This collection offers a unique blend of experimental and traditional sounds that align with your appreciation for culturally diverse music.

New Release: DJ Koze's "Music Can Hear Us" (Released April 4, 2025)

DJ Koze returns with an album that seamlessly blends introspective melodies with dance-inducing rhythms. Collaborations with artists like Sophia Kennedy and Damon Albarn add depth to the eclectic electronic compositions. This release resonates with your fondness for experimental electronic music and innovative collaborations.

New Release: Demilitarize by Nazar (Scheduled for release on April 25, 2025)

Angolan producer Nazar's forthcoming album is inspired by introspection and classic cyberpunk aesthetics. The lead single, "Anticipate," sets the tone for an album that promises to blend electronic music with personal narratives, reflecting on themes of mortality and resilience.

Overlooked Gem – Mabe Fratti's "Sentir Que No Sabes" (2024)

Guatemalan cellist and composer Mabe Fratti offers an experimental sound that defies categorization. Her album "Sentir Que No Sabes" combines avant-garde elements with emotive melodies, appealing to your appreciation for leftfield and culturally diverse music.

Timeless Classic – Tim Maia – "Tim Maia (1970)

Tim Maia’s debut album is a groove-soaked cornerstone of Brazilian soul, infused with funk, gospel, and rock energy. His deep voice and raw charisma fuel this genre-defying classic, bridging Rio’s samba spirit with American soul. It’s a vital record for understanding Brazil’s musical crosscurrents in the '70s—spiritual, funky, and unfiltered.