German trio Afrilounge are widely hailed as one of the hottest acts operating in the deeper end of the house spectrum. Hailing from Pforzheim, they formed in 2002 and have earnt themselves a name for gorgeous, groovy slices of throbbing tech and deep house on labels like Poker Flat, Connaisseur and 8Bit, combining chunky house textures with organic sounds to mesmerising, and often cinematic effect.
They've got a new compilation coming out very shortly - but in the meantime, check out this wonderful podcast they've put together for us.
What was your main idea behind the mix?
The mix should represent what are into when we play in clubs.
With three of you, did you find it difficult to programme the compilation?
It was pretty easy for us because we all got a similar taste if it comes to music. All of us play the tracks involved also in our solo sets.
Aside from length, how does the comp differ from your live sets?
A mix like this shows just a little part of our whole spectrum. But the deep groovin' sound in this mix is our main goal.
In a world with podcasts and music piracy, do you think Mix comps still have an important role to play?
These days mix CDs are mainly promo tools for artists. Nobody can expect good sales, but the difference is the whole product. Most podcasts didn't get a mastering, neither a good artwork etc. For many people it's still interesting to get a real nice package, not just a file in iTunes.
As you're a trio, please let us know who would make up your ultimate dance music trio?
Loco Dice, Richie Hawtin & Steve Bug!
What does the rest of 2008 have in store for Afrilounge?
Remixes for Murmur, Dirt Crew Recordings, Genowefa Recordings, EPs for Connaisseur Recordings and 8 Bit.
Tracklisting:
Thodoris Triantafillou - Voodoo Monkey [Genowefa Recordings]
Nick Curly - Television [8 Bit]
Marco Carola - Jackpot [Plus 8 Records]
Leif - Kindling [Trimsound]
Samim - Blackdeath [Get Physical Music]
Studiogemeinschaft - Employee [Treibstoff]
Loco Dice - How Do I know?! [Desolat]
Minimono - Radio Days Ethique Recordings
Johnny D - Gualia [Oslo]
Holger Zilske - The Birds [Playhouse]
Sascha Dive - Streetlife (Samuel Davis Dark Groove Rmx) [Deep Vibes]
Liapin - Black Shampoo [Untensils de Connaisseur]
Ricardo Villalobos - Enfants Chants [Enfants]