Music
Amsterdam Alternative has a Spotify playlist with a selection of tracks that were published in the tip lists of our newspaper. Feel free to send tips to music(at)amsterdamalternative.nl
Besides our playlist we have the AA music mixes on Soundcloud and our website. All different but eclectic, adventurous and experimental, in various genres and styles, except commercial mainstream.
If you are a DJ/Producer and interested in making a 1,5-2 hrs mix for AA, then let us know: music(at)amsterdamalternative.nl.
verwardeman is a dj in a confused state and uses music to help with emotion processing. 'hip-hop voor het huishouden' (hip-hop for the household) mixes conscious rap with trap and mundane with political. With lyrics about breakfast, hygiene, household chores, gender roles, nostalgia and domestic violence. Best listened to on a Sunday.
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Picture that nice smile, by Joe Marner is his most recent radio mix for connecting the dots, a radio station based out of Dublin/Berlin. Joe used objects around his house to create sonic environments, and merged these sounds over the sound of old videos on youtube. The mix is for you to feel, to think, to listen and to enjoy.
Joe will be playing at our first ‘Kino for your ears’ event in the Ventilator Cinema (2nd floor OT301) on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
justin case is the alter ego of Eleni (she/they) a writer, researcher, and editor based in Amsterdam. As justin, Eleni channels joy, playfulness, hedonism, melancholy, and whimsy through a genre-fluid approach.
Dancer and sound collage artist from Fukuoka, Japan, vvekapipo serves up a 1hr+ mix of beautifully executed noise and general uneasy listening as a warm up to his performance at OCCII on the 9th April.
There he'll be performing along side 2 other Kyushu based mavericks, lllUUU & NIHIL D.
Def put a diaper on before checking this one.
Simona Dellamorte is a dj and producer based in Haarlem. Her debut EP as her solo project Feralia Planitia was released at the end of 2021, and was well received by the press and the public, still being aired by electronic music radio programs around the world. Dellamorte’s compositions evoke the diverse styles of electronic music she loves, Ebm, industrial and electro, but at the same time it sounds highly personal and original.
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Striving for radical egalitarianism and the perfect balance between chaos and order, @vvvoidangel touches on themes like lived-in and emerging dystopias, anti-capitalism and non-dualism. constantly seeking stimulation in their musical journey, anything goes as long as it is unconventional, visceral and authentic.
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Dance Music originated from the underground and is kept alive by various makers and producers who make music for the love of music and the scene around it. This mix reflects dance and electronic music makers who are in it for the love and not the industry!!! A little warning “This is No easy listening” but rather an infected and corrupted battle with machines for the sake of Groove.
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One hour of current favorites by DJ Pissflaps.
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In 2021 heeft Peter elke week een nieuwe track gemaakt. Zin of geen zin, tijd of geen tijd, het moest gebeuren, en gebeurde. Het resultaat is een verzameling van 52 tracks die zijn uitgebracht als serie releases met de titel ‘Gemoed’. Electronische experimenten, straight forward electro, soundscapes, moody techno en spannende ambient. Het zit er allemaal in. Check de gehele collectie tracks via de Soundcloud pagina van Basserk of op Spotify. In deze mix een voorproefje om vast in de mood te komen.
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Deze MiXXX bevat niet alle genres die in de OCCII aan bod kwamen de afgelopen 30 jaar, want das gods onmogelijk, er is vooral gekozen voor de artiesten die niet in een hokje passen, buiten alle genres vallen of ‘hun’ eigen genre zijn!
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marcos/not/marco is a developing artist from Brasil based in Amsterdam. He is a vinyl-enthusiast in constant discovery of his musical identity. This mix reflects his perception of techno. He prefers to avoid labeling the tracks into subgenres and stay open-minded when looking for music.
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Citrux (Luuk van de Klundert) is an audiovisual artist and DJ from Amsterdam. They're inspired by city-planning, science fiction, queer theory, and David Bowie.
Always from a post-punk mindset, their DJ-sets are working towards an eclectic, weird form of poetry.
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Matthew Antler (Matthijs Kiel) sets out to create tracks without bias. By concentrating on the experiment he tries to follow up on what direction this is taking him. The sole purpose of this is the fun of creation and the surprise that comes with it. This takes him to what is best defined as idm or techno with relentless bass and blibs.
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Quarantine Radio is a Podcast radio that was created to give ‘underground’ artists from all over the world a chance to share their spicy mixes?
This South-American Psychedelic Nu-Folk mix was made by Masseerbeer.
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Many Voices Records releases recordings within all realms of subversive electronic music and experimental sounds. The label aims to bridge the gap between the music and contemporary art world creating a platform for artists to release their music and sound works in different formats.
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TAJ is a young Amsterdam vinyl addict, deejay and producer. Working towards his first release, he recorded a rhythmic mix full of percussion and deep kicks. Expect an alternative, deep tribal, arabic techno and breakbeat selection for the coming hour. Yummy!
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Amsterdam’s Boutique Case makes sounds with his suitcase full of synths, samplers and drum machines. Lofi beats, slow acid and funky disco or house are his jams. This mix travels through genres and tempos, without ever losing its laidback vibe. It’s a combination of new and old tracks from his favorite artists and some own material.
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Freddy43 is a producer from Utrecht (NL). His roots are in Hip-hop but over the years he added bits of electronica, beats and some unexpected sounds from the underground as ingredients to his tasty brew of music. Since 2010 Freddy43 has been releasing music with Basserk Records.
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Amsterdam based Dan Graveyard creates his Improvisational Techno on just a Eurorack modular synthesizer. Rough around the edges but filled to the brink with energy. When playing live both Dan and the audience are hearing the music for the first time, and it will never be the same again.
This jam for AA is made in 1 take as well. No editing, no mastering, no hiding of mistakes (happy accidents).
Nu Disco, House, Groove and smiles are the main ingredients for the mixes of the Italian DJs LA Kena and Mr. Lando. Their ultimate goal is to make people feel good! Enjoy, as if you’re drinking an icy glass of Campari Spritz at sunset, possibly on a beach far away from problems, stress and urban life. Close your eyes now, feel the sand underneath your feet and dance!
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Surprise, adventure, entertainment and education: Four key words often used for describing Dutch DJ and producer Marcelle/Another Nice Mess. Using live (and in the studio) three turntables, Marcelle takes her mix talents to high heights. She is as much, or even more of, a musician as she is a dj.
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Quartier Mustache is a tailor-made soundtrack collective playing sleazy listening, space age pop, sexotica, cool-at-the-pool jazzadelics, frantic scores, psychedelic muzak & cocktail music.
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Spikey Lee grew up in the 90’s when house & techno music was thriving. Because of his parents love for dance music, he fell in love with this energetic music at a young age. 20 something years later Spikey Lee is traveling Europe to spread his love for music. Wether if it’s as resident DJ at 3x NYX, or playing regular gigs in Berlin and London, with his music he attempts to create a safe and powerfull atmosphere on the dancefloor. His music varies from cunt hard house, uplifting techno and old school 90’s rave mixed with some Detroit beats.
Hache Collective is a group of musicians and composers, who work together looking for new methods of collective creation in which improvisation, movement and research are centered. Their method functions as a sound/art laboratory in which each member of the group brings their own ideas or propositions, and other members help to develop it in a collaborative way. Openness, care and commoning are guiding values of Hache's work.
Pitchphase is the alter ego of Robert Smit, part of König im Exil and Producer Sick Boy, also known for his Poptrash parties. His sound is best described as an experimental mix of orchestral Industrial Ambient.
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DJ Hakki Takki has a long history in the alternative electronic music scene. It all kicked off in Cafe Vaaghuyzen but over the years he has been making programs for Radio100, DFM RTV INT, SOTU Festival, eRRorKREW, Occii, SMART Project Space and several other places.
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No28 is a French DJ and member of Power vs Power Records, based in OT301 Amsterdam. His mix is ranging from electro, techno to acidcore, hardcore and other raw styles of electronic music. Dark and atmospheric sounds layers with industrial and powerful kicks.
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A mix of experimental electronic sounds by Maga and William Weaver.
Gentle discomfort / odd rhythms / echoes of a club night / dancing then stumbling / soothing sounds / sleeping through an earthquake / nightmares in our closets / missed calls / patterns and chisms.
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Josie Pop is the DJ alter ego of Cinetol programmer Josefien van Poppel.
On her choo choo train she will take you from ’60’s beat and garagemusic to obscure high life, cumbia, funk and wave.
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AA mix #010 by DJ Andy C The Ex, Dog Faced Hermans).
Music from South Africa, Angola, Algeria, Jamaica, France, UK. Morocco, Hip Hop, Gqom, Contemporary Music, Improvisation and Dub Poetry.
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AA mix #009 is made by DJ ED Rock. DJ since forever. Resident at Checkpoint Charlie, Bar Weber & De Nieuwe Anita. Mainly vinyl, prefers 45’s. Playing organic music from the 1950's till now: rock, soul, indie, hiphop, reggae and world music.
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AA mix #008 is made by the mysterious 912 - described as an understanding of bass, rhythm, energy & vibe. Tapping into sonic fantasy, sequences and patterns are constructed instinctively. 912 channels bass infused waves into a frenzied nocturnal ritual. Expect a mixture of nostalgic bleeps, breakbeat, techno, idm and other electronic sounds. Turn on, tune in, cop out.
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The seventh AA mix is made by Amsterdam based producer Full Monty. He is taking us on a trip from glitchy electronica to peak time rave. Crank that volume and go mental!!
And while you are at it, check his ‘Strange Behaviour’ EP that was released on Basserk Records this week.
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The sixth AA mix is made by multi musician Arnold de Boer. You might know him from Zea, The Ex or other music projects he’s done. His mix is a wonderful, eclectic collection of tunes from all corners of the planet and beyond. Check it out, the Outernational mix!
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The fifth AA mix is made by Colin301, programmer, sound guy and musician from the legendary OT301 in Amsterdam. The mix contains a great selection of dark bass heavy tracks that will give your speakers a nice boost. Expect some instrumental hiphop, reggae and a good portion of dubstep.
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The fourth AA mix is made by wave/indie/electronic band KRAZ. These guys are famous in Amsterdam for their intense and dark live performances but looks like they are just as good in making eclectic mixes.
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The third AA mix is made by DJ/Producer Space Exposure (Roel Jansen). Space Exposure is known for his radio show (with the same name), his EP on Basserk Records and his recent released album ‘Less is more’. His music flirts with electronics, IDM, future trap, synth-wave, tech-house, drum and bass and soundscapes.
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The second AA mix is freshly served by Ruigoord resident Stefnitz! Expect a collection of very percussive, rhythmic and deeply grooving tunes from across the globe. A laidback mix ideal for these lazy, hot summer days that need that little extra oumph!
Peter Rutten aka Peerte Trunt is one of the founders of - Amsterdam based label - Basserk Records. Working from his studio in the legendary OT301 he has been part of several bands/groups like 3-1, Bronstibock, LHISPR, Van Pi and Tholyson. Peerte Trunt is his new solo moniker, under this name he will be releasing laidback instrumental tracks with lots of melody and electronic twists.
Amsterdam Alternative is happy to present this first mix of a series that will hopefully keep growing in a regular pace.