1. Pariah - The Slump - R&S
2. Digital Jacq+Greg Campbell - Deep Inside (J.Phlip remix) - Full Flavor Music
3. Guidewire - Techno Took My Soul (AJ Orbit remix) - Rebeat Music
4. Mekka - Night Runner - Bass Records
5. Global Surveyor ft K1 & Gab Gato - Global Surveyor (The Exaltics Close Down mix) - Dominance
6. Pip Williams - Computer Talk - Battery Park Studio
7. Boddika - 2727 - Swamp 81 forthcoming
8. 214 - Strackted - unreleased
9. Distal - Apple Bottom - Tube 10 forthcoming
10. Claude von Stroke&J.Phlip - California - Dirtybird
11. Wreck - Culona - unreleased
12. Girl Unit - IRL - Night Slugs
13. Boddika - Syn Cron - Naked Lunch forthcoming
14. Dez Williams - Knewjak - Elektronik Religion

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It seems only appropriate to follow up our dB coverage with more fresh Cascadian sounds outta Seattle from 214 (pronounced TwoFourteen) for our next cloudcast. While hopped up on cold medication and battling a head cold one morning, Chris Roman aka 214 decided to channel congestion into production by lacing together this hour-long mix. Upon first listen, it became pretty clear that the sickness had spread to the mix itself. Aptly entitled the 'Snot Nose/Head Cold mix', it was also my introduction to the fine sounds of Dez Williams, a house producer based in North Wales. The mix also showcases forthcoming tunes from Al Bleek's new solo project Boddika, with '2727' set for release on Swamp81 and 'Syn Cron' on Naked Lunch in the near future.

Like most musicians, 214's path is rooted in a veritable melting pot of sounds. Some of those influences are obvious on the surface, while others reveal themselves over time. His Puerto Rican birthright and Miami upbringing ring apparent when he’s carefully pumping out Sci-Fi roller disco sounds, but when his vibe turns to the cold, dark comfort of Detroit influenced techno and house, it would seem he forgets his direct musical origins. It’s a memory lapse rooted by a deep love of eclectic and diverse sounds, and always delivered with a skillful balance and creative finesse.

214 'Tork Shuffle' by carcrashset

You can pick up 214's 'Short Stack EP' out now on Car Crash Set via junodownload HERE

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