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That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 3)

That time we…. Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 3)

A one-to-one interview with Brussels based, psychedelic rock band Moaning Cities.

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Exclusive mix 57: Maoupa Mazzocchetti

Exclusive mix 57: Maoupa Mazzocchetti

To coincide with the release of his debut full-length album, the Brussels-based producer contributes to our exclusive mix series.

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Brussels-based producer samuelspaniel’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Brussels-based producer samuelspaniel’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Fresh from the release of his EP Farniente, the Brussels-based producer selects 10 of his favourite Belgian cuts for us.

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That time we… Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 2)

That time we… Profiled the country’s burgeoning punk-rock-noise scene (Part 2)

Part 2 of our interviews with punk-rock-noise outfits, originally published in 2014.

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Antwerp-based label JJ Funhouse’s 13 favourite Belgian releases

Antwerp-based label JJ Funhouse’s 13 favourite Belgian releases

Library music, minimal synth pop and even some latin flavour all combined in this 13-strong list of Belgian tracks.

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Exclusive mix 56: Lawrence Le Doux

Exclusive mix 56: Lawrence Le Doux

The latest instalment in our exclusive mix series comes courtesy of Brussels' pre-eminent nightlife fixture Lawrence Le Doux.

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Elisabeth Ouni lists her top Belgian tracks

Elisabeth Ouni lists her top Belgian tracks

Elisabeth Ouni from A Polaroid Story shares a thoughtful and eclectic selection of the Belgian tracks topping her list.

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Exclusive mix 55: Handless DJ

Exclusive mix 55: Handless DJ

Handless DJ concocts an exclusive mix, setting the tone for his set at the Dream edition release party.

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It It Anita in New York

It It Anita in New York

They take us along NYC metro rides, funky bars and just plain derision.

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Rick Shiver’s 20 favourite Belgian releases

Rick Shiver’s 20 favourite Belgian releases

The nightlife impresario confirms his knack for the eclectic with this 20-strong selection of local gems.

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Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Subbacultcha’s 10 favourite Belgian releases

Set to take over Brussels' L'Ancienne Belgique for its annual The Sound of the Belgian Underground festival, we asked indie music mag Subbacultcha to select some of its favourite Belgian cuts.

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Exclusive mix 54: Pattrn & Hawkan

Exclusive mix 54: Pattrn & Hawkan

Ahead of their next night at Brussels' venerable nightclub Fuse, the team behind FTRSND's Initiate events sent us a beat-driven exclusive mix.

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Brussels-based experimental two-piece Razen’s favourite Belgian releases

Brussels-based experimental two-piece Razen’s favourite Belgian releases

Set to appear on our weekly FM Brussel radio show tonight, Razen handpick 11 of their favourite Belgian releases.

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That time we…Interviewed legendary Belgian bass player Kloot Per W

That time we…Interviewed legendary Belgian bass player Kloot Per W

We delve back into an interview of pioneering Belgian bass player Kloot Per W.

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100% underground on FM Brussel with guest Benoit Deuxant

We discuss the phenomenal Belgian underground music discovery app with one of its two co-founders.

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The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

The 15 Belgian releases of Belgium Underground’s Benoit Deuxant

We go on a whirlwind tour of the country's obscure musical output with Belgium Underground's Benoit Deuxant

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Black metal, sludge doom four-piece Deuil

Black metal, sludge doom four-piece Deuil

The Liège-based black metal four piece on recording processes and pretentious local bands.

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Exclusive mix 53: Richie Santos

Exclusive mix 53: Richie Santos

Hip hop, afro-beat, some local rap love and an exclusive Damso track. Shit's about to get real.

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Exclusives and Meteor Musik on FM Brussel

Exclusives and Meteor Musik on FM Brussel

Listen to last night's FM Brussel show, featuring Meteor Musik, their favourite Belgian releases and a few exclusives.

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Meteor Musik’s 11 favourite Belgian releases

Meteor Musik’s 11 favourite Belgian releases

Rare library music, obscure soundtracks, cosmic funk classics and just plain weird ass stuff selected by Meteor Musik.

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Exclusive mix 52: Ameel Brecht (Razen)

Exclusive mix 52: Ameel Brecht (Razen)

A timeless and tricky exclusive mix from, Ameel Brecht, one-half of experimental psych duo Razen.

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DJ and producer Walrus’ 12 favourite Belgian releases

DJ and producer Walrus’ 12 favourite Belgian releases

The Brussels-based DJ and producer selects 12 of his favourite Belgian releases for us.

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Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Polar Youth

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Polar Youth

A Trap, Twerk and Future Bass-heavy mix courtesy of producer-prodigy Polar Youth.

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Favourite Belgian releases: Laurent Fintoni

Favourite Belgian releases: Laurent Fintoni

Music and culture writer Laurent Fintoni reveals his five all-time favourite Belgian releases.

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Captain Starlight picks 12 of his favourite Belgian releases

Captain Starlight picks 12 of his favourite Belgian releases

Holger's Captain Starlight handpicks his favourite Belgian tracks, spanning percussions, synth pop, oldies and goodies.

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Tangram Records selects 10 favourite Belgian releases

Tangram Records selects 10 favourite Belgian releases

The Leuven-based imprint puts its artists to the test and selects 10 iconic Belgian releases.

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Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Beauhause

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Beauhause

The female DJ duo deliver a mix high in grooves and body moves.

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Journalist Ben Van Alboom

Journalist Ben Van Alboom

The hyperactive freelance journalist and host of the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards opens up about his favourite Belgian releases.

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Faded Weekender’s co-founder Benjamin Beutels

Faded Weekender’s co-founder Benjamin Beutels

Benjamin Beutels, co-founder of the upcoming Faded Weekender, picks 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Oaktree

Red Bull Elektropedia exclusive: Oaktree

The 25 year old Antwerp-based DJ-producer delivers the 49th mix in our on-going series of exclusives.

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DJ soFa

DJ soFa

The veteran DJ and record digger on his 18 favourite Belgian releases.

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Aidons Antoine

Aidons Antoine

Record label founder and Brussels-based DJ Aidons Antoine gets behind the decks for the 48th instalment in our exclusive mix series.

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Koen Van Dijck

Koen Van Dijck

FM Brussel radio chief Koen Van Dijk reveals 15 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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STR

STR

The fuzzy-haired local trap princeling delivers an exclusive mix heavy on the weird, wobble and wonderful.

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6SISS

6SISS

Gent based producer 6SISS and New Beat veteran is back in the game, sharing with us an eerie exclusive mix.

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Martin Botte

Martin Botte

The Unknown Reference record label founder reveals 14 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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Lawrence Le Doux

Lawrence Le Doux

Nightlife hero Lawrence Le Doux outlines some of his favourite Belgian releases for us with a selection straddling every genre and era.

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Front de Cadeaux

Front de Cadeaux

Belgo-Italian producer-Dj duo turns techno upside in this last instalment of our mix series.

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Nosedrip

Nosedrip

DJ, selector, record store clerk and record collector Nosedrip reveals his favourite Belgian releases.

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Wulfy Benzo’s Berlin

Wulfy Benzo’s Berlin

Wulfy Benzo Berlin's "carnet de voyage".

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Hypnoise

Hypnoise

Crate-digger extraordinaire Hypnoise delivers an exclusive mix of breakneck rarities.

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Solar Skeletons

Solar Skeletons

A summer-scented exclusive mix from the Brussels-based producer duo Solar Skeletons.

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Cocaine Piss

Cocaine Piss

Liège-based queer-punk outfit Cocaine Piss select ten of their favourite Belgian releases.

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Mont Doré

Mont Doré

Mont Doré, Brussels-based hardcore five-piece, recently took up a residency at Charleroi's Le Vecteur.

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Venus in Cancer

Venus in Cancer

In this new Exclusive Mix Venus in Cancer / Coco Pastis introduces us to the concept of Feminine Mystique.

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David Mennessier

David Mennessier

David Menessier's list is a cure for bad taste and chronic Belgian music ignorance.

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VLE & DJ Bon Goût

VLE & DJ Bon Goût

The Liège-based music activists offers "a voyage through time, space and feelings following our instinct". Sounds like a plan.

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Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Picks and tips for a music friendly summer.

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James Nice

James Nice

Les Disques de Crépuscule revivalist James Nice reveals 10 of his favourite Belgian releases.

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Wulfy Benzo

Wulfy Benzo

Eighteen year old brusseler. Wulfy Benzo want people to listen to this mix while they are dying. Please, don't.

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