Talking Machine

Coming up from the basement this week, a Producer, DJ, and committed Engineer who runs a label and parties called Talking Machine. He started releasing music in 2015 and eventually extending his career path as a DJ in 2018. He has several releases on local labels such as Akamady Records, Dekadenz Records, and his own label Talking Machine. One of his notable track is ‘In The Shadows’ which was released on Ombra International.

In this mix, Arvin delivers an intense sonic journey through obscure textures and leftfield rhythms. Anchored by heavy acid influences and a brooding atmosphere, the set weaves unexpected turns with raw, expressive energy. It’s a trip tailored for ravers, equally suited for intimate indoor spaces or open air sessions. Rather than showcasing ego, Arvin channels his creativity with restraint, allowing the mix to breathe and unfold on its own terms. A solid transmission for those who use sound as a vehicle for freedom and disruption.

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We are thrilled to announce our next edition for the edit series by dearest friend of ours, Gasta. Originating from a D.I.Y punk background, Gasta evolved as he ride into dance music. Started when he played a DJ set around 2017 at Up! Jakarta——before it turned to Slits.bar——where he discovered the sound that created who he is today. Acid, distortions, rhythm encounter, guitar licks and raw psychedelic textures in between particles.

As a producer, he contributed an original mix for Sliced Random 001 compilation, titled ‘Diaré’. He also brought several other releases such as remixes for Rayssa Dynta and Random Brothers and edits for Slits, Scrubs.
As of 2020, he independently formed Studiomaja, a sonic based art studio in Jakarta, along with Mojo Radio as the independent local radio.

“Celestial” by Gasta begins with a steady pulse, comes with a gentle invitation of weird strings sound that drifting round. Pulsating bass line that leads us deeper into the realm of euphoria, where the textures layered with hypnotic synths and a haunting vocals. As the melodic drones, tensions are rising, the edits finely blends into an immersive experience.