Crack Mix
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Crack Mix is a curated stream of DJ sets, artist mixes, live festival recordings, and scene-focused specials from Crack Magazine. It is built for listeners who want to hear contemporary club music, experimental electronics, underground rap, folk horror soundtracks, archival sounds, and regional scenes through the ears of artists and curators. Each episode feels like a listening session rather than a talk show, making it ideal for people who discover music by following taste, texture, and context.
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Founded by Mike Hankin and Rita Conry, OffBeat Folk Film Club began as an informal gathering of friends and has grown into an ongoing project dedicated to exploring folk culture, outsider traditions and regional myths through curated screenings, archive films, and live events across London and beyond. Fresh from contributing to Crack’s list of the 50 greatest scores of the 21st century, this mix dives into their world via folk horror soundtracks, eerie electronics, library music and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
From her 2023 debut album 'Nos Habet Caramel حبة كراميل نص ' to her 2025 track 'Sehet Badri' for New York’s Rare Frequency Transmissions, producer, DJ and multidisciplinary artist El Kontessa has found her niche in a collision of influences – bass-heavy textures, deconstructed club, and the percussive sound of mahraganat. Here, she curates a 45-minute mix built for peak club intensity. Tap in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Azzouni is a Cairo-based producer, DJ, community organiser and co-founder of the collective and net label MOSHTRQ. With releases on IRSH, Air Texture, and across various aliases online, his work moves fluidly through hip-hop and dance music – “stuff on the emotional edge between crashing out and locking in.” In this mix, made for when the night is almost over but you don’t want to slow down, Azzouni drifts through dub, dancehall, leftfield bass and beyond. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Drawing inspiration from the sounds of his grandfather’s tapes and the pulse of local rap and electronic scenes, Mansoura-born producer El Mokh crafts music as a deeply personal soundtrack to his life and emotions. This hour-long mix – the final one he created before leaving his hometown for Cairo – flows through Shaabi, bass and lo-fi textures. Dive in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Half-Egyptian, half-Palestinian artist Rozer blends a deep knowledge of traditional instruments, regional sounds and Arabic maqamat such as Bayati, Saba, Hijaz and Nahawand, with modern electronic music. Rooted between Gaza and Cairo, his work mainly fuses electro shaabi with drums, deep bass, and unconventional sound design. This mix leans into that range, built for the late hours when the floor settles and the crowd locks in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In this mix, Cairo-based DJ, producer and guitarist Jana moves across deconstructed club, heavy bass, grime-influenced beats, baile and more, with cuts from artists including EsDeeKid, Fakemink and Vince Staples. Dive in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Australia’s master of darkwave folk, Carla dal Forno, curates an uplifting mix of sun-soaked Aussie pop. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Compiled by DJ and producer abentis, this one-hour mix is made for late-night drives on sunny days, and celebrates the local underground music scene in the Japanese city of Nagoya. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At the 2025 edition of MUTEK Montréal 2025, DJ, musician and sound artist Yu Su closed the festival’s second night with a two-hour set that drifted fluidly through dub, techno and leftfield sounds. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
DJ, turntablist and composer NikNak delivered an immersive live set at the latest edition of MUTEK Montréal, marking her Canadian debut. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At MUTEK Montréal, Portrait XO and Gadi Sassoon premiered 'Hypercast' – a collaborative performance blending experimental vocals, live violin and guitar, and AI-driven sonification, featuring synthetic agent 555n. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At the 2026 edition of MUTEK Montréal, Grand River and Abul Mogard teamed up for an expansive live set that invited attentive, introspective listening. Get locked in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
The Palestinian Sound Archive is a research platform and record label, part of the Majazz Project, dedicated to preserving and sharing Palestine’s musical heritage. The archive collects, restores and reissues historic recordings – from poetry and spoken word to folk, jazz and field recordings – highlighting the richness and diversity of Palestinian musical heritage, while approaching archival practice as a decolonial act of cultural preservation and resistance. Here, founder Mo'min Swaitat compiles a mix made up of sounds from the collection.
Breakout UK ug rapper Ledbyher curates a Crack Mix for daydreaming on the train. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art. Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, they’re building a DIY communal culture driven by friendship, shared purpose and a desire to upend convention. Read our profile on the rising scene at crackmagazine.net, and fire up SILVERWINGKILLER's mix for the final hours of the night – "a truly unapologetic set where we get to play whatever the fuck we like with no remorse." If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art. Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, they’re building a DIY communal culture driven by friendship, shared purpose and a desire to upend convention. Read our profile on the rising scene at crackmagazine.net, and press play on BUFFEE's freewheeling 45-minute ride through Janet Jackson, Grimes, Dylan Brady, Basement Jaxx and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art. Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, they’re building a DIY communal culture driven by friendship, shared purpose and a desire to upend convention. Read our profile on the rising scene at crackmagazine.net, and dive into Mogan’s sound collage for the afters, where Meredith Monk and Fever Ray are interspersed with sound bites ranging from Laurie Anderson to 'Schitt’s Creek'. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art. Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, they’re building a DIY communal culture driven by friendship, shared purpose and a desire to upend convention. Read our profile on the rising scene at crackmagazine.net, and listen to Crimewave's accompanying mix, featuring tracks from Another Country $$$$ and SILVERWINGKILLER alongside Josi Devil, Gyrofield and CONTAINER. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
In Manchester’s underground, a disparate group of artists – Another Country $$$$, BUFFEE, Crimewave, Mogan and SILVERWINGKILLER – are blurring the lines between bands, DJs and performance art. Bound by a shared ethos and fed up with the predictable, they’re building a DIY communal culture driven by friendship, shared purpose and a desire to upend convention. Read our profile on the rising scene at crackmagazine.net, then dive into ANOTHER COUNTRY $$$$’s mix – a ride through hyperpop, deconstructed club and experimental electronic sounds, featuring tracks from James Ferraro, Bassvictim, A. G. Cook, Ecco2k, aya and John Glacier. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Bucharest-based artist Admina's Crack Mix moves through experimental electronic sounds, global bass, leftfield club and abstract textures, featuring tracks by the likes of DJ Narciso and Exile Di Brave & Time Cow. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
South London's DoomCannon puts together a restorative Sunday Mix with tracks from the likes of Donny Hathaway, James Brown and Kamasi Washington. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Mexican-American DJ and producer x3butterfly takes over this week’s Crack Mix with an hour of peak-time party sounds, darting from bass to electro to breakbeat and back again. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
This week, London collective caroline take over the Sunday Mix with a 45-minute selection of warm, laid-back tracks made for a weekend spent with loved ones. Lean back and listen. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At this year's Paléo Festival, Flava D delivered a fast and fluid ride through drum 'n' bass and UKG, full of sharp turns, deep grooves and euphoric club pressure. Dive in. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
DJ and producer A.Wild glides between minimal, techno, tech house and more in his 75-minute Crack Mix. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
London-based DJs TSVI and Surusinghe came together at this year's Nuits sonores for an evening of unpredictable percussive chaos, blending bass, techno, dembow, and UK garage for a set built for the peak hours of the night.
At the 2025 edition of Nuits sonores, Berlin-based heavyweights Justine Perry and Paula Koski delivered an hour of fast-paced, hypnotic and trippy techno built for peak-time carnage in the summer rain. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Former Crack Magazine cover star Helena Hauff and electro and breakbeat visionary DJ MELL G came together for an exchange of “dark grooves, broken rhythms, and unexpected moments” at this year's Nuits sonores Festival. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
South Asian composer, producer and graphic artist Sijya takes the reigns for this week's Sunday Mix. Inspired by the sonic contrasts within her new EP 'Leather & Brass', released last month via her new label One Little Independent Records, it balances heaver sounds with moments of calm and features tracks from ML Buch, Smerz and Alex G. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Italian sound artist Canva6 takes over this week's Sunday Mix with just over an hour of atmospheric electronic, indie pop and ambient experimentalism. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Bristol-based DJ and producer Josi Devil serves up over an hour of bass music exploration via deep cuts and unreleased tracks for his eclectic Crack Mix, exploring dub, techno, garage, ambient and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Liverpool-based DJ, producer, and Club Bad head honcho Melé delivers over an hour of dynamic percussive sounds for his Crack Mix, moving through hypnotic tribal house, afro house, techno and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Al Wootton brings his signature blend of experimental dub and percussive rhythms to this spacious, slow-burning mix built for the early hours. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Berlin-based Danish musician and sound artist Nic Krog takes over this week's Crack Mix with a mood board of sonic influences behind their forthcoming EP, 'Better Failing'. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Irish quartet Lankum take over this week's Sunday Mix with just over an hour of traditional music, ambient sounds, Americana and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Berlin-based DJ Maze takes over this week's Crack Mix with a house summer warmer for bleary-eyed mornings locked in on the dance floor. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
For this week's Sunday Mix Heith takes us on a journey through the music he's been listening to recently, featuring tracks from Maria Somerville, k2dj, Tujiko Noriko and more. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Taking over this week's Sunday Mix, Italian electronic artist Ciro Vitiello creates an immersive ambient soundscape built around his own field recordings, recent collaborations, and the tracks he returns to on slow Sundays. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Penelope Trappes takes over this week's Sunday Mix with an hour of atmospheric sounds curated by candlelight in the week leading up to the release of her new album, 'A Requiem'. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
DJ, consultant and Pxssy Palace co-founder Nadine Noor turned up the heat at Dalston Superstore's Field Maneuvers 2024 takeover with an hour of dancefloor moving, all-systems-go, non-stop club bangers. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Both dedicated heads with eclectic tastes across techno, drum 'n' bass, electro and much more, Tasha and Alienata came together for a peak-time, sprawling techno set recorded at Field Maneuvers' 2024 edition. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At Field Maneuvers Festival 2024, Deena Abdelwahed delivered a winding, two-hour set packed with bass, experimental sounds and complex rhythms. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
At Field Maneuvers 2024, Bristol-born producer, artist and DJ LCN's set balanced dark, bass-heavy sounds with good-time club bangers. If you’re a fan, become a Supporter: crackm.ag/subscriptions
Alina Izolenta and Kamil Ea, aka PTU, distil their outsider techno into an hour that still feels epic in scope. More info here →https://crackm.ag/36YsSQp
Grime has its fair share of enduring figures, but Slimzee's tenure as a cornerstone of the scene is more or less unparalleled. As a founding member of the Pay As U Go Cartel- the pioneering crew headed up by Wiley, God's Gift and Flowdan- and a key player in Rinse FM's formative years he was instrumental in Grime's transition from a niche genre to a nationwide phenomenon. However, Slimzee has never been one to dine out on his credentials, and over the course of his twenty-something year career he has remained a humble but prolific selector, steadily amassing an arsenal of dubplates, specials, and VIPs whilst continuing to break fresh talent via his eponymous Slimzos label and numerous radio shows. Slimzee's contribution to the Crack mix series is exemplary in style, flitting through a rapidly-mixed selection of sinister dubs and frosty instrumentals to devastating effect. More info here: https://crackm.ag/2RODkCv
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