With cuts by Bejenec, Pavel Milyakov, and Berlin-based artist Xan, The Board of Burisma is poised to become a crucial pipeline to a vast expanse of overlooked sounds. Focusing primarily on producers from Russia and Ukraine in this first broadcast, Mukhina expressed hope that the inaugural episode “ sound refreshing to listeners in the West,” as “Summer Rains” by Odessa-based musician Polje faded in from the background.
We can’t wait for Sikon’s next get-together.įollow John’s Little Sister Justin Espadaīeginning with a brief recording of Sputnik’s first transmission back from outer space, Justin Espada and co-host Julia Mukhina launched The Board of Burisma, a new show on Blast Radio exploring the music and culture of post-Soviet Eastern Europe. As a bonus, they snuck in a few unreleased demos and collaborations at the end. The unmistakable twang and '60s girl group aesthetic of Sikon’s work perfects a Patsy Cline meets Lesley Gore sound that shimmers in its homage to the rhinestones and glitter of a bygone era. Jessica Sikon, aka Cleveland, OH’s John’s Little Sister invited listeners over for their new show, It’s My Party! Listening Hour with John’s Little Sister where Sikon played through their new EP, Are We Having Fun Yet? and provided commentary and insight into its creation. Each move felt natural as moments transitioned between melodic arpeggios, cavernous drums, and out-and-out rollers, culminating in a blown out carousel of delayed synths that rang and sparkled their way out of existence. With selections by A.Morgan, Overmono, LKY, and Kangding Ray in the mix, the toggling of emotional registers never took a backseat to the pressing need to power through. Featuring cuts by Marshall Applewhite, PAWSA, Nathan Barato, and Luca Lozano, among countless others, the selections covered the past decade and beyond for a seamless 4+ hour set of tactile bangers, perfect for the club or your earphones.īerlin-based modular synth polymath JakoJako flexed their curatorial prowess with an expansive mix of tracks from across the techno genrescape. Ancient Puzzle ArtsĪlex Burkat and The Ancient Puzzle Arts crew delivered on their promise of 'deep grooves and jackin’ beats' when they brought their encyclopedic knowledge of tech and acid house, crunchy-edits, 4-on-the-floor-style thumpers, and more to Philadelphia’s legendary room, Upstairs at the 700. Here’s a recap of some notable broadcasts from last week.