Artur and his fellow companion, The Lioncub, are walking the streets of an abandoned town... They're just about to witness a deadly and frightening vision... THE BALEARIC HALLOWEEN (For the Love of Music Mix) First publication: 27th October 2024 Updated version: 03rd November 2024 A Musical Story by The Lioncub Duration: 2h20mins Audio editor: Steinberg Wavelab 6 & 11 Monitoring: Solid State Logic SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface / Sonarworks Sound ID Reference / AKG K-702 / Advance acoustics Xi125 / JBL Decade L26 (upgraded) Plugins: Waves C4 / PSP Xenon / PSP Vintage Warmer / PSP VU-Meter / Stereo Echo / Chrystal resampler / Steinberg Natural Verb Audio effects: freesound.org DR of the mix: 12 The general volume has been raised by 1db during the mastering process to ensure a pleasing listening experience while preserving the dynamics This mix is dedicated to our Captain, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy and to the Balearic Breakfast Family. – The tracklist mainly includes songs played during Balearic Breakfast and three others from my selection. Story: The night is falling as Artur and his fellow companion, The Lioncub, are walking the streets of an abandoned town... They're just about to witness a deadly and frightening vision that will lead them into the Twilight Zone... Will they be able to save the One they Love so much?... Listen and you shall find out... Throw your phone away, shut all the doors, turn off the lights. Relax, hit play... and... close your eyes... THE PLAYLIST Intro: The bad dream... José Feliciano – California dreaming DJ Shadow – Stem / Long Stem Lady Blackbird – Slave to the rhythm Poco – Ghost town Dr John – I walk on guilded splinters Lee Oskar – Haunted house The Jacksons – This place Hotel Men Tensel – Sweeping in the sweet nectar, watch out Quintus Project – Night Flight remix Confidence Man – Out of the window (Andrew Weatherall Remix) Eight Wonder – I’m not scared Frida – I Know There’s something going on (Lindstrom Remix) Peter Godwin – Emotional disguise Living in Ghosts – Stay on top (Original Mix) Anthony Teasdale – Tango de la Boca Michael Jackson – Thriller Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters Azari & III – Reckless with your love (Tensnake Remix) Snowboy – Casa Forte The Manhattan Transfer – Twilight zone Outro: 3io – Les nuits SPOILER ALERT THE BALEARIC HALLOWEEN The Story behind (and of) the Mix... I've been creating mixes using Wavelab since I was 18 years old (which brings us back to 2000/2001). I love choosing songs and creating musical stories where each song in the mix is selected because of the portion of the narrative it conveys. I always dreamed of creating a Halloween Tribute mix for our beloved show. I took the courage this year and finally decided to make it happen.... All it took was a paper, the Spotify Halloween playlist, a few movie audio excerpts, the two versions of my favourite audio editor and a Lioncub... Everything in this mix has been done to lose the listener: from the start, the ghostly apparition is announced and, musically, it perfectly introduces José Feliciano's California dreaming since the tonality of the ghostly effect is quite the same. Also, on a rhythmical side, I took a malignant pleasure in playing around sometimes: listen closely to the intro, the ticking of the pendulum puts its rhythm in your mind just to be destroyed by Elm's street theme slower melody, the two still beautifully blending together. I reproduced that trick several times in the mix and always took great care to respect the flow (listen to what happens between Quintus Project's Night Flight remix and Confidence Man's Out of the window (Andrew Weatherall Remix). At other times, I mixed the tracks to perfection (the most striking example being Michael Jackson's Thriller and Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters). Of course, while selecting the songs, I did my best to create an evolving flow, one with twists and turns with a Balearic ending, and I worked quite hard on each mix between the songs to propose something unique and unexpected each and every time... Except for Poco's Ghost Town and Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters, all the songs were played during Balearic Breakfast. While the preparation of the main mix took me approximately three days, a whole week (6/10 hours of work per day including the nightly listening sessions...) has been dedicated to its finalisation (checking the volume of the tracks, crafting Colleen's Ghostly apparition and Emily's mix, asking myself if I should add more effects or more movies excerpts, checking that the introduction was perfect and doing what it was supposed to do (meaning serve as a level indicator for the rest of the mix))... As always, I wasn't prepared to reach such a perfect mix in such a short time. Usually, such work requires months... But, when I cried while listening to it, I knew I reached the sweet spot... And I always have tearful eyes at a crucial moment in the mix... I wanted to thank Rick and Ana for their support while I worked on the mix's main picture and give a big shout-out to Olivier (Man Tensel) who shared my technical reflections on the mix (you are an outstanding audio editor, and you know it)! The Balearic Halloween is dedicated to our dear Captain, Colleen, and to all of you, fellow Balearicans... I wish you a happy Halloween... And remember, just be Balearic.

Gez Dewar, the man behind Random House Project, speaks about his new track and the challenges he faced to make ends meet... 1) Dear Gez, thank you for joining us again, here on the blog! I must say your remix of the song Senorita (by Justin Timberlake) is such a musical and tense "builder"! There's a war in there somewhere, and someone is clearly winning it, laughs! How on earth did you turn such a cool groove into this cosmic bomb?! Ha! thanks Artur. This remix was a war for sure and I thought I had lost it... I did several versions before this one and could not get a vibe that I was happy with. I was really ready to put it aside and move on. Sometimes, it's best just to surrender because you're not "feeling" it. Sometimes you can totally burn yourself out on a single mix, and you need to step away and give yourself time to regroup and start again. At one point, I felt I needed to go out and listen and dance. I ended up going to a great party called Faith run by Terry Farley and Stuart Patterson , headlining was Lil Louis and their sets blew me away and gave me permission to do what I finally ended up with for this rework. Sometimes less is more and structure is everything! 2) So the "tension" we feel in your version did not come from nowhere... Yeah, in the beginning, I got a whole version all done and finished, but then, for a few days, I took some time to "live" with the track. I remember first hearing this expression when I sent a track to Juan Atkins when I was starting my career. He said to me he would "live with it" for a few days, and I didn't understand what he meant. It's a great expression, and it allows for a curing period. So I spent the next few days listening over and over again to this first version, in the car, on headphones, out on walks, etc. And, as I moved away from the remixing process, I got on with my life, zoomed out and got a better perspective and just a gut feeling that something was not working. It wasn't what I was looking for, and, eventually, I ditched the whole version and started again from scratch, which is sometimes really hard as I was exhausted from hearing the track. 3) When listening to your version, we quite easily understand that you took a fragment of the initial song, transposed the tonality (redoing some of the instruments too if I'm not mistaken), and kept the whole thing into a steady and well-thought-out evolution. Can you share with us how you envisioned the structure of your version? Great question. Sometimes I have an overall structure in mind, at other times the parts will dictate the structure, and it will evolve organically. Dance music is all about dynamics and energy levels and steering the crowd along that journey, which is what masters like Lil Louis are experts at. This mix was about building slowly and changing subtly over time, which requires feeling your way through the track, replaying and replaying over and over again, and putting yourself on the dancefloor, and feeling what people feel. It's also about distilling the original parts down and identifying which bits best serve the new groove the strongest. The musicality of the original is really something else and Chad Jackson's keyboard parts are genius-level, super-tricky Neo Soul/Jazz chords, which took a long time to work out. They were initially alluring but ultimately weren't right for the rework. Sometimes, it's really hard to let stuff like that go, but you can end up writing yourself into a corner, holding onto parts that won't serve the new work. I ended up simplifying Chad's original chords just down to a couple, which had a great answer call feel and still worked over Justin's vocal. There are other, more subtle parts from the original, like the Horn lick, which is magnified and used repetitively in my rework (an old DJ Pierre trick). 4) You didn't keep a lot of Justin's vocals, laughs! I love how you used them as a rhythmic base; that's close to what an artist like Michael Jackson was doing live in his own productions. How do you identify snippets in a song, and how do you know they're going to really work out the right way? Often the smallest samples can become the underlying hooks that connect all the sections of a rework together, especially on larger systems, where space is much more important, and not clogging the mix up with too many vocals is key. For this mix, I ended up discarding a ton of beautiful vocal hooks and stripped it down to parts which were supporting the groove. That tiny rhythmic vocal loop you mentioned (reminiscent of Michael Jackson's vocal style) really supported the groove, as did another adlib. Often, I will run the vocal over the new drum track and shift it around offbeat and stretch and pull it until something cool happens. You have to get the old way of hearing the vocals out of your head, and try to form a new relationship with the vocals to bring something fresh. As you build the track, some ideas will stick, while often the more obvious bits will become annoying and eventually get ditched. Often, it's not until you start structuring that you realise what's working and what's not helping. This is why folks often get stuck in that terrible 8 Bar loop trap and never finish the structure, because the parts sound great in a loop but don't serve the overall track. 5) You're such a prolific remixer, and your productions are so great. What's coming next into our ears? Thanks, yeah, it's kind of my therapy! I just love doing what I do, and love that folks really enjoy it too. I get the most pleasure seeing folks dance to my stuff, and it connects me to my community. I have quite a few reworks in various stages of completion for the summer, an old Steve Silk Hurley tune, which I'm super excited about. Also, I have some remixes for the wonderful Vicious Charm Label and Kenneth Bager's Music for Dreams Label, which will be coming out soon. Thank you so much Gez for this great chinwag! Thank you again for the inspirational questions!

When you dig deeper into Balearic Breakfast's music, you may find artists, legends, I should say, that will lead you into new sonic journeys. Vick Lavender is one of these people... 1) Dear Vick, thank you for joining us here on the Balearic Breakfast Blog! Your track, Superhero, was issued on the Superhero 2x12" vinyl in 2025 , an incredibly powerful, balearic and, also, somehow, alectronic trip. How did that insane and beautiful melody come to you? Did you intend from the start to make such an epic edition with this tune? Hi Artur, thanks for having me. This may sound a little strange, but to answer this question directly, no we didn't necessarily have any intentions for a specific sound. The SUPERHERO EP is a culmination of ideas over a 7 year period , so they kinda represent different moments within that time frame. Our only intention, once we start the creative process, is to make the best jam we can possibly make.  2) A DJ, producer, instrumentalist, Founder of Sophisticado Recordings Chicago and co-owner of Bridgeport Record Store Chicago, one can say that you're no stranger to music! Can you share with us a memory of the most epic DJ set you ever had? Lol! I don't rate my dj sets. I kinda let the people do that. Honestly, I always have a great time running dope jamz for others. It's always a privilege to do what we do & get paid to do it! The places I've been blessed to play have all been special.  3) You recently issued "The Esthetic EP" , which, to me, has much more depth and warmth than the "Superhero" double 12" (the latter one being, to me, more "tribal"). How do you choose the sonic palette you want to work with when producing new tracks? When I sit down & start the process, I usually have an idea. Drums ,bassline etc that I'd like to try out & put down. After that, depending on how far I can go with it, because I'm not a musician, so there are limitations. That's where Justin Dillard comes in. Now, JD is a BEAST & our musical connection is a special one. He takes what I've done & he will expand on it. 4) According to you, what are the three most important things, sonically speaking, one must be aware of when producing a track? Well I definitely think having basic knowledge of how to get your point across as a producer is very important. Knowing your way around instruments would go far in developing a particular sound that will be synonymous with you. Also, know your software. Whatever (DAW) you're using. Get very familiar & comfortable with it. Studio monitors & space are very important when it comes to getting your ear used to its surroundings. What your music sounds like sonically is part of your musical identity as well. 5) Can you share with us a few things that will happen in your musical world in the coming months? Absolutely. We're in the process of starting up Bridgeport Recordings Chicago . The first volume will include tracks from myself, Glenn Underground, Anthony Nicholson, and Dejay Cease. Slated for a summer release. In time for Bridgeport Records' 3-year anniversary. Anthony Nicholson & myself are also working on a dope project. There's a Sophisticado Recordings project coming as well. Joe Claussell's Sacred Rhythm Music is doing Distribution on that one. Releases on Cateleya Music, Daybreakers Records UK, Mister Bear Records Berlin, & Forbidden Dance music are coming this summer through the fall. Thank you so much, dear Vick! Follow Vick Lavender on Instagram , Bandcamp

In this poignant interview, Alina Bzhezhinska, the Ukrainian Harpist, explains how her last musical effort embodies resilience in the face of life's uncertainties... 1) Dear Alina, thank you so much for joining us here on the Balearic Breakfast Blog! "Child's Play", the opening track of your last studio album "Whispers of Rain", recently played by Colleen , seems to have a worried soul. Can you take us through this opening song and tell us what you wanted to convey?  Thank you so much for having me here, Artur. ‘Child’s Play’ is really the doorway into the world of Whispers of Rain . I wanted it to capture that uneasy feeling of uncertainty, a mix of nostalgia and apprehension. The track opens softly, almost tentatively, like someone stepping into unknown territory, and then, gradually, it layers tension and texture. It’s not meant to be dark for darkness’ sake; it’s about those moments in life where the familiar suddenly feels fragile, and you’re learning to navigate the unknown. I hope listeners feel that tension, but also a subtle sense of hope underneath. There are also voices of Tulshi’s kids in the background, and they bring hope and lightness... 2) "Whispers of Rain' is a beautifully mixed and engineered album. The soundstage, the sonic layers, the atmosphere, the way the harp's sound melts with waves of electronic sounds is astounding, and speaking about your collaboration with Tulshi on this album, you said "I loved the way Tulshi felt the music, we instantly had a strong creative connection. Our collaboration was built on trust, we each understood how to complement the other’s sound without overpowering it.” Can you remember on which track you absolutely felt that connection, and was it present during the recording, or did it reveal itself in later stages while producing the album?  The connection with Tulshi was almost instant. I’d say the track ‘Across the Sea’ really embodies that interplay; the harp and the electronics just seemed to breathe together. That feeling of trust and complementarity was there from the recording sessions, but it deepened in the production stage when we were shaping the textures and layering sounds. At times, it felt like the music was guiding us rather than the other way around, which is always magical for me in a collaboration. 3) This album seems to be a musical warning. How did you choose its title, and what is the main message behind it? The title Whispers of Rain came from the idea of subtle warnings and quiet awakenings. Rain is gentle but persistent; it can nourish, but it can also remind us of fragility and change. The album is a reflection on uncertainty, resilience and awareness. It’s not a lecture but a conversation through music about noticing what’s happening around us and maybe feeling compelled to respond in some way. 4) You have a brand new EP coming out in March. Can you present it to us? The new Live recording of “Whispers of Rain” , featuring the incredible Tony Kofi on saxophone, flute and hand percussion, is a continuation of my exploration with sound, intimacy and space. We’ve experimented with more textures while keeping the live improvisation our central point. It’s playful in some places and reflective in others, but always about dialogue between instruments, between musicians and with the listener. I’m excited to share it because it feels like a more personal side of my musical voice. 5) Those who follow you, and those who feel you through your music and who know your soul, deeply feel how much you're open and willing to change things (your charity engagement proves that), and how much your music speaks volumes about everything that is going wrong, be it in Ukraine or in other parts of the world... Do you still believe music has the power to change things? What does it take for an artist to be up there fighting the odds? Yes, I do still believe in music’s power to change things, but it’s never simple or immediate. Music creates space for empathy, awareness and reflection; it can stir people to feel, to think and to act. For an artist to ‘fight the odds’ it takes courage, consistency and humility. Courage to speak up through your work, consistency to keep creating even when it’s difficult. But there is always hope that we can create a better world. I am going to Ukraine next month to work at the Art Therapy camp with kids, and am also trying to put up a big concert, "Jazz for Peace" , with many great musicians getting together.  Watch this space! Thank you so much for answering these questions, dear Alina! The Balearic Breakfast Family wishes you all the best in your musical endeavours! Follow Alina Bzhzhinska on her Bandcamp to buy her music , and don't forget to visit her website too!

Worldwide FM broadcast the 105th episode of Balearic Breakfast on September 13th 2022. ABOUT THIS EPISODE On September 12th, 2022 , Worldwide FM announced on its socials that it would be “pausing” new broadcasts. Following this statement, Colleen shared on her socials the following message: "Some of you may have seen this news about the changes being made to our beloved radio station Worldwide FM. It’s very sad news for all of us. On a personal note, Worldwide FM has been one of my anchors for the last seven years - especially during the days of the pandemic when my entire events-based livelihood dissipated in an instant. Worldwide FM, it's staff and listeners emotionally sustained me during that difficult time when I was broadcasting live from my record room each and every week. It gave me a sense of purpose and connection. I’m eternally grateful. This year marks my 40th year in broadcasting and Worldwide FM has been one of the biggest highlights of my entire radio career. I feel blessed and honoured to have been asked by Gilles Peterson to join the radio station from its earliest days in 2016. It has been an incredible musical journey. For my Balearic Breakfast fans - I plan on keeping the show going in some capacity so please follow me on my Mixcloud (linktree in bio) and please follow me on my socials for updates. In the meantime, I look forward to hosting my remaining Balearic Breakfast shows each and every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12 noon and my monthly Cosmodelica show on the third Friday of each month from 4 to 6 pm on Worldwide FM. I thank each and every one of you for all of the support you have given me. 🙏" With this happening in the life of the Balearic Breakfast family, one could expect this show and the following ones to be special. And oh my gosh, they have been special. Not only because of the fact that we all got together even stronger than before behind our Captain, but also because The Music Colleen selected during this time was, of course, poignant, reflective, but also very, very strong and with a powerful driving force. She was resoluted to lead us through this new and unexpected storm like she always did, and noone was about to let her down... "This morning’s Balearic Breakfast is now up on Worldwide FM and my Mixcloud and it sure was an emotional show. Thank you to the Balearic Breakfast family who stepped into my life and remember that I’ll be there… Today’s show was mainly your requests and a few new little nuggets from Chip Wickham, A Man Called Adam and 3iO and classic tune from Rob Mello, Ashley Beedle, Bent, The Reflex, Jonathan Wilson, Manuel Gottsching, Nu Yorican Soul, Michael Kiwanuka and more… Enjoy your week and don’t forget to follow me on Mixcloud and my socials for more Balearic Breakfast…." Listen back to the 105th episode of Balearic Breakfast: THE PLAYLIST ( 1975 ) Manuel Gottsching – Quasarsphere ( 1973 ) Loggins & Messina   – A Love Song ( 1971 ) Nina Simone   – Just Like a Woman ( 2016 ) Michael Kiwanuka  – Rule the World ( 1983 ) Blue Gas   – Shadows From Nowhere ( 2011 ) Jonathan Wilson – Desert Raven ( 2022 ) Chip Wickham   – Before I Go... ( 2015 ) 3iO  – Les Nuits ( 1976 ) George Benson  – One Rock Don't Make No Boulder ( 1978 ) Al Johnson  – I've Got My Second Wind ( 1978 ) Melba Moore  – You Stepped Into My Life ( 1973 ) The Snippers   – I'll Be Around (Reflex Revision) ( 2022 ) A Man Called Adam  – Starlings (Chemical City Dub) ( 1998 ) India & Nuyorican Soul  – I love the nightlife (Disco 'Round) ( 1999 ) Rob Mello – Happiness (Happy Club Mix) ( 2001 ) Bent  – Always (Ashley Beedle's Mahavishnu Remix) ( 2020 ) Franckie Knuckles  – Whistle Song (Eric Kuper Remix) THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE Listening back to older episodes of Balearic Breakfast is always a great experience. We're in January 2026 as I write this review, and it's remarkable how fresh this show remains. Colleen's selections here are absolutely top-notch, and she always lets the listener fall into her vision of the musical story she proposes; there's no escaping in that one whatsoever. This episode opens with 5 rather, worried, introspective songs ( Les Nuits being the Wow Moment for sure), with George Benson being the first track to slowly let go off the unsure feeling from the first hour as the second part of the show slowly unveils its wings... In retrospect, songs like Al Johnson's I've Got My Second Wind really had a premonitory power; indeed, Colleen was having her second wind right here as Balearic Breakfast would happily continue on her Mixcloud for many more years! Also, songs like Michael Kiwanuka's Rule The World or Melba Moore's You Stepped Into My Life and of course I'll Be Around (nicely covered in French by Claude François) take another dimension in this episode, as they perfectly embrace the Family's message and the oh-so-present, vibrant, Tender and Loving Care feeling we all gave to one another... Of course, the second Wow Moment was Colleen's mix here , right there, blending You Stepped Into My Life and I'll Be There is such a beautiful move! Speaking of Colleen' s mix, this episode is one of my favourites as the mini mix she proposes here is nothing short of extraordinary ( Starlings (Chemical City Dub) / I love the nightlife (Disco 'Round) / Happiness (Happy Club Mix ) ). I remember how we all lost our minds on the chat back then! Of course, ending it with Ashley Beedle's dreamy yet infectious version of Bent's Always was, in this Context, the perfect move to do. Brava as always to the Family here, we're united in Music!

The Balearic Breakfast Family includes friends who deeply care about sharing their bottomless love of music. Pooky is definitely one of them... 1) Hi Pooky!! Thanks for joining us here on the Balearic Breakfast blog! How did you get into music? What were your first memorable musical moments? Hi, and thank you so much for having me. “Getting” into music never happened to me, to be honest. It was always there and has been my best friend since day one, something I don’t take for granted. It has never let me down, and there is a song for every mood I find myself in. Music to me is like petrol or electricity to a car: an absolute necessity. Something I don’t really talk about is that I was profoundly deaf when I was born, and I wasn’t able to hear until I was about four years old. It wasn’t picked up on by anyone except my dear mum. It was a chronic case of glue ear and required my adenoids to be removed and various other procedures. Strangely, and wonderfully, I now have perfect hearing and am privileged to actually remember my first sound, which was leaves rustling on a tree, something I will never forget. My first musical experience was hearing a band play live. It was 1975, and I had just received this gift of hearing when my parents took my sister and me to Edinburgh to see the Royal Military Tattoo. I was enjoying the whole spectacle and, in particular, the sound of the military drums, but, at the end, there was a lone piper playing up in the castle and the sound and enchanting atmosphere made me cry, not in a bad way but in a way I couldn’t describe. (much to my older sister's amusement, as she has never let me forget that moment). My mum was convinced that the lack of hearing in my younger years allowed me to develop an acute sonic sense and a hunger for new sounds. This mixtape was made a long time ago, it sold many copies and gave me the confidence that people liked the music I played and would be happy to pay for it. Obviously not very balearic but it took me weeks to perfect in one take! Pooky 2) When did you discover the art of DJ’ing? Who were your favourite DJ’s? If you’d met someone who would be willing to start DJ’ing, what would you tell him/her about the craft? I’d always loved sharing music with people from an early age on, and by the time I turned fourteen (1985), I was already running my own little sound system with my mate Rob. Crazy Daze Disco was our name, and rocking out church halls was our game!! We were truly bad at it and were often thrown out and not paid because of the inappropriate, expletive-laden hip-hop played at extreme volume. Haha! We loved every minute of it, unlike the crowd !! About the same time, my first experience of DJ’ing, as we now know it, was when a friend introduced me to a guy called Mike Clark, who was publicly known as DJ Trix. Mike, by coincidence, lived in the same village and, unbeknownst to me, was already a world-class hip-hop DJ. I had a good knowledge of and deep affection for hip-hop culture and the art of DJing, but had never seen it performed live before. One day we went round to see Mike and there he was with his two Technics 1200 turntables and a Phonic MRT60 mixer (he later went on to design his own for signature model for Vestax). It was a real eureka moment for me, and it literally changed the course of my life. Mike also used to play at a legendary night called The Defhouse, run by another great DJ, Desa, who later went on to form The Bassheads. There was also Stu Allan’s iconic “Bus Diss” radio show, a firm favourite. By 1988 I had bought my own pair of Technics and Gemini MX2200 mixer (a signature mixer from DJ Cash Money who I later got to sign it). If I were going to give anyone advice on the craft, I would first ask why they want to be a DJ and what they expect from it. Those answers would inform my advice. 3) You run the Bonsai Hi Fi Sound System. How did the journey start? Were you influenced by David Mancuso? Can you tell us more about your journey as a musical host? I guess the journey started around the late 1990s. I had heard whisperings of David Mancuso’s New York parties in magazines, etc., and in 1999(ish), I was working in a record shop when some boxes arrived from the Nuphonic record label titled “The Loft.” The track listing looked very interesting, so I bought both the vinyl box sets and the CDs, a double buy I’d been doing since 1995. I had transitioned to DJing with CDs since I started buying them in 1990, but I still bought the same albums on vinyl to maintain those analogue skills. I have a CD copy of nearly every album or single I own on vinyl, or records, as I prefer to call them. Mad but true. I had already made an immediate move to digital, as it was obvious to me that the future would be that way, something I would pivot from again when I returned to predominantly using records for the Bonsai Hi Fi parties. I poured over the incredible liner notes for days, and my mind was absolutely blown away!! I wanted to build my own system and have complete creative and musical control. That was the genesis moment. I continued DJ’ing every weekend until 2015, when I sold my wine business to start Bonsai Hi Fi Sound System with the help and advice of Colleen’s wonderful husband, Adam. He invited me to my first London Loft party in 2015, and there was a moment when Colleen played a song called "Rushing To Paradise" (how apt). That was the exact moment (on that dancefloor) that I knew it was going to be my final chapter of DJing or musical presentation in this case. My thesis, if you like. I also happened to bump into the aforementioned Desa, whom I hadn’t seen in years, and some other friends on the dance floor that very special night. It felt like a sign. I had achieved everything I wanted to do in nightclubs and wasn’t happy with the way the club scene was going, or the way DJ’s were presenting themselves; it seemed like ego had completely taken over from doing something for the love of it. Twenty people on a line-up, each playing for an hour, seems like trying to write a book where everyone writes a sentence. I love being a resident DJ; it’s so much more fulfilling to know the regulars and all the staff. Also, I do not like playing on stages; I prefer DJ’ing on the same level as dancers, so I can see the whites of their eyes and their gorgeous, big smiles. It is less important for me to be seen and more important to be heard, “Loud And Clear” as my friend Andrew Pirie might say (If you're reading this, Andrew, I’m sending you lots of positive energy!!!!). Another person I would like to mention is Andrew. The Bonsai Hi-Fi parties are held in the most beautiful setting in the middle of pretty much nowhere, on his family’s farm on the Wirral. Andrew has been my best mate and partner for as long as I can remember, and landing on the farm as our venue (which took a while for the penny to drop for both of us) is very special. I’d bought and built the system without a thought for where I was actually going to put it. He creates an amazing atmosphere and is always centre stage on the dance floor when the work is done, alongside my incredible wife and daughter, who keep me sane and make it all possible, not to forget Kerry, who basically runs the event space like an absolute goddess! 4) I vividly remember the mix you did for Balearic Breakfast, as it is a perfect example of a well-balanced set, with ups and downs, a nice musical unity and a strong rhythmic feel too. How did you prepare for that one? Thank you. I search for new music for about an hour or two every night, have been doing so for years. When I have enough new tracks that feel like they belong together, I make an old-school mixtape or CD for me and my wife to listen to. As a DJ, I am definitely against playing one genre. As the musical host at Bonsai Hi Fi it’s a little bit different as I don’t play much hip hop or drum n bass, it’s more of a delicate hedonistic vibe of disco, deep house, soul, funk and a dash of reggae, fairly organic to be honest. My brain likes the double-sided nature of going bat shit crazy on three CDJ’s in a club or the delicate playing of one song from beginning to end at Bonsai Hi Fi parties. I very much have my own take on the music, I don’t play many of the incredible records David Mancuso played, it’s more his party ethos and sound system ideas that I have been inspired by. I don’t want to be seen as a tribute act; it’s more out of respect for his amazing legacy that Colleen helps maintain (you’re an incredible Lady Colleen!). Putting together mixes is something I’ve always loved doing and spend a great deal of time on, and if you visit my Soundcloud or Mixcloud pages, some of my work is up in the 50,000 listens count. That gives me a great feeling to share the music I love, and because of the nature of only playing four parties a year, it’s a way of keeping that line of communication open. 5) Can you tell us more about what lies ahead for you in 2026? More parties, building Bonsai Hi Fi to its maximum potential whilst staying true to myself and the amazing family that Bonsai has become. I prefer not to talk about anything in the pipeline until it’s a done deal (I’ve always thought it loses its power when discussed), but I am very excited for the future. As long as the people come, we will be there!

This page summarises the Balearic Breakfast shows aired in 2025 on Mixcloud. Balearic Breakfast - 207 (07/01/2025)   | Peaceful Grooves & Wishes... ( 1959 ) Bill Evans – Peace Piece ( 2009 ) Jonathan Jeremiah  – Happiness (Morgan Geist’s Port Authority Remix) ( 1985 ) Sheila Chandra  – The Awakening ( 2024 ) God Colony ft Roy  – Loss is Not Infinite ( 1978 ) Sonya Spence  – Peace and Unity ( 1980 ) Dennis Brown  – Sitting and Watching ( 1991 ) Ryuichi Sakamoto & David Sylvian  – Heartbeat (Tainai Kaiki II) ( 1984 ) Everything But the Girl  – Each and Every One ( 1973 ) Marlena Shaw  – The Feeling’s Good ( 1981 ) Marti Caine  – The Way You Love Me ( 1980 ) Rockie Robbins  – You and Me ( 1993 ) Paris  – Assata’s Song (Remix) ( 1983 ) June Millington  – Don’t Be Careless with Your Love ( 1976 ) Ananda Shankar  – Cyrus ( 2007 ) Uyama Hiroto  – Windspeaks ( 1980 ) MFSB  – Mysteries of the World ( 1992 ) Cajmere ft Dajae  – Brighter Days (Masters at Work Remix / Kai Alcé Edit) ( 2022 ) The Style Council  – Promised Land (Juan Atkins Remix) ( 1973 ) First Choice  – Love and Happiness ( 2022 ) Deniece Williams  – Free (Dave Lee Rework) ( 1981 ) Mike Post ft Larry Carlton  – Theme from Hill Street Blues Balearic Breakfast - 208 (14/01/2025)   | Abandoned ship under a blinding sun... ( 1977 ) Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus ( 2024 ) Common Saints  – Rebel Paradise ( 1975 ) Fox  – Yuli Yuli ( 1978 ) Nina Simone  – Baltimore ( 2025 ) Robin Frederick  – Night Blooming Thing ( 2024 ) Max Essa & David Harks  – Lobster Boys (Hifi Sean Mix) ( 1986 ) Yasuko Agawa  – L.A. Nights ( 2025 ) Masatoshi Kanno  – Day by Day ( 2025 ) United Freedom Collective  – Higher Drums ( 2025 ) ASHRR  – Please Don’t Stop the Rain (Ron Trent Remix) ( NOL ) Eagles  – One of These Nights (Ashley Beedle Remix) ( 2025 ) Ghost Assembly  – I Keep on Making the Same Mistake ( 2025 ) Tonarunur  – Lifting Off ( 2017 ) Auntie Flo (ft. Anbuley)  – Dance Ritual I (Leonid Lipelis Dream Dance Remix) ( 2001 ) Dennis Ferrer  – Funu (Hi-Life Mix) ( 2024 ) Nickodemus (ft Pat Kalla)  – Mama Tchipp (Follow Me) (Tigerbalm Remix) ( 1979 ) Black Ivory  – Mainline ( 1981 ) The Clark Sisters  – You Brought the Sunshine ( 1985 ) Curtis Mayfield  – We Got to Have Peace Balearic Breakfast - 209 (21/01/2025)   | Meeting Phil Mison & Family Gatherings (Christina DeSouza) Balearic Breakfast - 210 (28/01/2025)   | Meeting Tigerbalm & Family Gatherings (Dave Stod) Balearic Breakfast - 211 (04/02/2025)   | The Last Exodus... ( 1986 ) Marianne Faithfull – The Hawk (El Gavilan) ( 2005 ) Richard Hawley  – The Ocean ( 1997 ) Bob Marley  – Exodus (Bill Laswell Ambient Translation) ( 1995 ) Marianne Faithfull  – Love in the Afternoon ( NOL ) Cymande  – Coltrane (Crooked Man Remix) ( 1984 ) Wally Badarou  – Mambo ( 1983 ) Marianne Faithfull  – The Blue Millionaire ( 1983 ) Al Jarreau  – I Keep Callin’ ( 1976 ) Flowers  – For Real ( 1984 ) World Premiere  – Share the Night ( 2021 ) 122 North  – Drive ( 1980 ) Marianne Faithfull  – Broken English (Special 12” Single) ( 2025 ) Pellegrino & Zodyaco  – Mario ( 1992 ) Mission Control  – Outta Limits ( 2025 ) Electric Wire Hustle  – If These Are the Last Days (Eliphino Remix) ( 1992 ) Liquid Variety  – The Edge (New Dimensions) ( 1986 ) Enzo Avitabile  – Black Out ( 2024 ) Surya Botofasina (ft Radha Botofasina)  – Your Soul Is Perfect (Supreme Uniter) Balearic Breakfast - 212 (11/02/2025)   | Meeting S/A/M & Greg Wilson Balearic Breakfast - 213 (18/02/2025)   | The Loft Anniversary Special Balearic Breakfast - 214 (25/02/2025)   | Beyond... Balearic Breakfast - 215 (04/03/2025)   | I've Got A Woman In Me... (4h) Balearic Breakfast - 216 (11/03/2025)   | A Beatlesesque Magical Mystery World of Swirling Psychedelic Patterns... Balearic Breakfast - 217 (18/03/2025)   | Silence among Stars... (Meeting Kenneth Bager / Hop Burns & Black tribute mix) Kenneth Bager MIx ( 1986 )  Ambiance II Fusion   –   Colours in Spaces ( 2004 ) Hiroshi Yoshimura   –   Hayama Sound Logo ( 1987 )  Minimal Kidds   –   Moon Gone ( 2009 )  Scott Matthews   –   Is This Love ( NOL )  Kenneth Bager & Findlay Brown feat Anna Domino   –   Don’t Look Back (Random House Factor Sunset Mix) ( NOL )  Niron Higor   –   São Só Palavras feat Bruno Berle & Alici (Kenneth Bager Extended Edit) ( 1988 )  Via Nova   –   Dreams For You ( NOL )  Dj Pippi & Willie Graff   –   Harmonized (LTJ Experience Remix) ( NOL )  The Swan and The Lake   –   Penari Sepatu Jen Ferguson and Glenn Williams' Mix ( 2021 ) Pete Blaker   –   Kylie N Jason (Beach Filter) ( 2015 ) Idjut Boys   –   Dub Shine ( Link ) Haircut 100   –   Evil Smokestacking Baby (Edit by Mr K) ( 2024 ) U-Bend   –   50Peter20 ( 2017 ) Beach Boys   –   The Trader (Psychemagik Edit) ( 2015 ) Bryan Ferry   –   Midnight Train (Idjut Boys House Remix) ( 1988 ) Kriss   –   Hey Mister Mister ( 1985 ) Moses   –   We Just ( 2025 ) Luca dell'Orso   –   Dear Rosie (feat Jolisa) ( 2022 ) Crosby Stills, Nash & Young   –   Carry On (Flying Mojito Bros Refrito) ( 2024 ) Marshall Watson & Cole Odin   –   Voyager (Extended Guitar Mix) ( 2003 ) Lemon Jelly   –   Rolled Balearic Breakfast - 218 (25/03/2025)   | Pulsating and ethereal vibrations... (Meeting Saucy Lady / Darren Morgan's mix) Balearic Breakfast - 219 (08/04/2025)   | And, Suddenly, it was Spring Again... Balearic Breakfast - 220 (22/04/2025)   | Cooler Than A Breeze... Balearic Breakfast - 221 (29/04/2025)   | Breacklubbing Away... Balearic Breakfast - 222 (06/05/2025)   | Positive uncertainties... Balearic Breakfast - 223 (13/05/2025)   | And Nothing is Forever Balearic Breakfast - 224 (20/05/2025)   | Gliding Sensations... Balearic Breakfast - 225 (27/05/2025)   | Meeting Marcia Carr & Family Gatherings (DJ Macaroon) Balearic Breakfast - 226 (03/06/2025)   | The Musical healing Machine... (Meeting Pete Blaker / Carly Foxx's Mix) Balearic Breakfast - 227 (10/06/2025)   | Coming Together Balearic Breakfast - 228 (17/06/2025)   | Meeting Phil Passerra Balearic Breakfast - 229 (24/06/2025)   | Love Is A Rainbow... (4h) Balearic Breakfast - 230 (01/07/2025) | Letting Go... Balearic Breakfast - 231 (08/07/2025)   | Balearic Twists and Turns... Balearic Breakfast - 232 (15/07/2025)   | Vibrations of a Rising Sun... Balearic Breakfast - 233 (22/07/2025)   | Totara Trees Under a Lonely summmer sun... Balearic Breakfast - 234 (29/07/2025)   | Meeting Ken Fan & Family Gatherings (Kay McMahon) Balearic Breakfast - 235 (05/08/2025) | Meeting Abigail Ward & Family Gatherings (Barry 'Bearknits' Zehr) Balearic Breakfast - 236 (12/08/2025)   | Meeting Mixmaster Morris Balearic Breakfast - 237 (19/08/2025)   | Family Gatherings (Sean_E) Balearic Breakfast - 238 (09/09/2025)   | Music as Medicine... (Robot_84 / Nicolas Matar) Balearic Breakfast - 239 (16/09/2025)   | The Rythm Of Our Hearts (5th Birthday Special) Balearic Breakfast - 239bis (23/09/2025)   | The Rythm Of Our Hearts (5th Birthday Special) Same playlist as the previous show. The episode has been rerecorded in its entirety due to technical issues Balearic Breakfast - 240 (30/09/2025)   | Balearic grooves... Balearic Breakfast - 241 (07/10/2025)   | In the Hallway of Dreams... Balearic Breakfast - 242 (14/10/2025)   | Pass The Information... (Black History Month 5-hour celebration) Balearic Breakfast - 243 (21/10/2025)   | Meeting DJ Supermarkt Balearic Breakfast - 244 (28/10/2025)   | Balearic Openings... (w/ Bexxinthecity) Balearic Breakfast - 245 (04/11/2025)   | And Things Will Be Sweeter... Balearic Breakfast - 246 (11/11/2025)   | That Worrying Autumnal Wind... Balearic Breakfast - 247 (18/11/2025)   | Everlasting Sacred Grounds... Balearic Breakfast - 248 (25/11/2025)   | A Journey into Thankfulness... Balearic Breakfast - 249 (02/12/2025)   | The Cosmic Laws of Murphy... Balearic Breakfast - 250 (09/12/2025)   | Glittering Moments... Balearic Breakfast - 251 (23/12/2025)   | Driving Home for Christmas... Balearic Breakfast - 252 (30/12/2025)   | Touch me In the Morning...

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy broadcast the 249th episode of Balearic Breakfast on her Mixcloud on December 02nd 2025. ABOUT THIS EPISODE After a busy weekend, Colleen notably played at La Discothèque this past Friday – sharing, on her socials: "The tunes were so fierce they had to be locked in a cage . Really enjoyed La Discotheque on Friday night - it was a proper party in that room. Thanks to the working crew and all who joined us on the dancefloor. I appreciate you! And I’m absolutely loving this tune by @revivalhouseproject featuring @kathybrowndiva @anelisalam @greggouldmusic @phebeedwards and the @geo_gospel_choir" – our Captain came back with one of the most beautiful episodes of this year... As you know, I always try to choose post titles wisely, making it easier for you to find episodes. And you also know I love the "Cosmic" shows Colleen did in the past (this one is great too 😉). For this one, I brought back the listening session part of the post, since there's a lot to say... In short, our dear Captain did a cosmic trip like never before. The first part of today's episode is darker, uncertain; it searches for something, it reaches deep. The second hour, on the contrary, while still keeping a cosmic vibe, has a generous openness that slowly reveals itself to the listener... And there are a lot of Wow Moments too to be noted, so bear with me, we're going to be a little bit longer here than before... Listen back to the 249th episode of Balearic Breakfast: This morning’s Balearic Breakfast is now up on my Mixcloud and is a mix of spacy, cosmic vibes for teleportation and uplifting, soulful vibes for inspiration. The closing song is in commemoration of World AIDS Day (1st December) - the ICON Sylvester seemed a fitting choice. This is the poster from Sylvester & The Hot Band’s debut album released in 1973! The artist’s life and unbelievable talent was cut short by this nefarious illness in 1988 when the Reagan administration chose to neglect those with the disease. And now this administration is choosing to ignore it, too. But I won’t and am sending peace, love and light to all those who have been affected by AIDS. Thanks to all of those whose requests were played on today’s show and all those who joined in the live stream. I’ll be back on Mixcloud Live next Tuesday from 10am to 12pm GMT. Until then I hope you enjoy today’s show and the past shows archived on my Mixcloud. Thanks for listening! THE PLAYLIST (1978) Cécilia Angeles – Climax (Our First Day of Love/It's A Love Day) (2020) State Azure – Love on a Real Train (1993) Reload – Le Soleil et la Mer (2025) Mark Barrott (ft. Norma Winstone & Leo Taylor) – I am the Sun, You are the Moon (2025) Chaz Jankel – Rhumba Jam (Mudd Remix) (2025) 40 Thieves – Such a Good Trip (2025) Atlas – Compassion (2025) Pete Blaker – Don't Stop (2020) Mr President (ft. Hawa) – Gabriel (2020) Peven Everett – Feelin Who You Are (Shelter Vocal) (2025) Pepe Link – Kalakuta (Kiko Navarro Remix) (2025) Stefano Ranieri – Coming for Ya (Cee ElAssaad Remix) (2022) Revival House Project – Earth Song (What About Us) (2025) Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers – Save Your Soul (Joe Claussell's Sacred Rhythm Praise Version) (1973) Sylvester & the Hot Band – Southern Man THE LISTENING SESSION... The show is built in two distinct parts. However, they are linked together by spaciness and depth. Did you notice that lately, Colleen's shows have a slow-evolving pace? This one is no exception. It starts with four songs, cosmic trips, allowing the listener to dive slowly into an unknown darkness where the mind slowly disappears. Cecilia Angeles' Climax really acts as a slow evolving explosion and, to me, one of the best, if not the best show opener ever to be played since the show started back in 2019... It is followed by the three other songs that are Love on a real train, Le soleil et la mer, not forgetting the slightly more open I am the sun, You are the Moon... These songs create one of the strongest starts I have ever heard and clearly show how to build anticipation and eagerness, while also allowing the listener to lose his soul... Of course, Colleen's mix is always light, it helps the travel actually to happen, pay attention also how the rhythm evolves here, it's constant but Moving... Read that again... It's constant but Moving (both meanings are accepted 😉)... Another secret great DJs know how to use, right? Then, another thing happens, after her presentation, Colleen very rightfully chose Chaz Jankel's Rhumba Jam and this is where you should wake up immediately from your dream and ask yourself: What the heck is going on here? Did you notice how much this track keeps on taking you into the cosmic space while showing you renewed yet different visuals? It's huge. While you still feel the spaciness, while it's still the driving force, its position is different, yet it totally reflects itself into the previous tracks played by our dear Captain... Remember what I said? It's constant but it's Moving... Rhumba Jam could be your perfect Balearic track, the one you could play during a sunny set somewhere close to the sea while people are having lunch in a fancy restaurant. Yet its rhythm is cosmic, and listen to the depth of the track and its effects... Clearly, Colleen is still on a cosmic trip here, as everything on this track reminds us of the first songs played a few moments earlier... There's also something in this episode which makes it so open to the ear and so soothing to the mind, the tracks are longer. I immediately noticed that when taking a look at the playlist (I wasn't able to listen to the livestream in full because of work) and this point is confirmed with the next song, 40 Thieves' Such a Good Trip... Indeed... Atlas' Compassion confirms, with its impeccable sonics, what I said in the beginning: Colleen is driving us to the unknown today, and she's at full speed and in total control... And, with Pete Blaker's Don't Stop closing the first hour of today's show, which made me think of Bomber's Supermax, I arrive at the point of this analysis where I can share with you the Wow Moments of this episode. There are a lot of them today! Of course we have Climax, Love on a real train, Don't stop, in the first hour of the show, but we also have, in the second part, songs like Feelin Who You Are, and of course, the absolute banger that Michael Jackson's Earth Song is (here beautifully covered by Revival House Project), not forgetting Joe Claussel's version of Save Your Soul nor the last song of today's episode, another impeccable cover, Sylvester's version of Neil Young's 1970 Southern Man! I think I don't need to get into a deeper analysis of the second hour of the show, as you clearly felt how, by initiating a deep trip in the listener's mind in the first hour, Colleen was able to take him further down the line, playing songs that kept him in an unconscious state... Brilliant show Colleen... ANNOUNCEMENTS (from Colleen's presentation) The London Loft Party is hapenning this weekend. And yeah, reservations have gone very quickly. We still have a few left. And if you want to join the friendship train at loftparty.org, you can sign up for our mailing list. And the final reservations are going out tomorrow. And in 2026, we'll be hosting parties in March, June, September and December. (...) Speaking about DJ Naughty, I will be playing with him back to back at Wonderfruit for four hours (Ed. Note: Sun 14 Dec 23:00–03:00). That's a festival in Thailand happening in a couple of weekends time. And really looking forward to that. I've known Naughty. He's a legend in Japan. He was on the Rainbow Tour with Larry Levan and Francois K. I've played back to back with him many, many, many times as well. So if you happen to be in Thailand, come to the Wonderfruit Festival. And I think Naughty and I are playing back to back on the Sunday. So looking forward to that. ABOUT THE SONGS (from Colleen's presentation) Our first day of love/ it's a love day by Cecilia Angeles, a singer who was born in South Africa and educated in France. And I have to say her cadence, her speaking cadence reminded me a little bit of Laurie Anderson's Sharkey's Day. The short original version of that song came out on Angeles's album 1978 Streaming, but it just came out on Isle of Jura back in May on the compilation Archipelago Cosmic Fusion Gems from France 1978 to 1988, which features music from the Sona Mondial era in which musicians in both the Parisian suburbs and the French Caribbean were experimenting with synths, drum machines within their own home studios. And the comp was put together by French digger and DJ Arnaud Simetière, also known as Switchgroove. And merci beaucoup to David Puzzi for that request. This next one is a cover of a song that was featured in the movie Risky Business. But don't let that fool you. As it's one of the most cosmic gems recorded by krautrock, Cosmisch Musik Kingpin's Tangerine Dream. Love on a Real Train was released as a single in 1984 with the B-side Guido the Killer Pimp and was voted as one of the best songs of the 1980s by Pitchfork. So this is a real true classic. But the song really doesn't wear its age and it's been covered by many cosmonauts, including this one as requested by Danny Broderick. It's by British producer Patrick Unsworth, who's been crafting ambient experimental electronic music as State Azure. And he's been very prolific for the last 15 years. I've gone down a rabbit hole of his recordings and you should check out his work. In fact, he was rewarded the Shawville Ambient Album of 2024 for Alpha I, which I listened to this morning. And I can guarantee that State Azure's spacey sounds will be a great assistance during the next few hectic weeks of holidays. Here is State Azure with Love on a Real Train. We rewound to 1993 with the, oh gosh, I love this one, with another wonderfully talented person, Mark Pritchard. And it's a track from his first Reload album, A Collection Of Short Stories. We heard the song Le Soleil et la Mer, as requested by Nutritious Jim, and later Tom Middleton joined Pritchard on some of the Reload releases. And together they became Global Communications, also Jedi Knights, and Secret Ingredient. So many great house tracks in the 1990s from them. I also had them up on my Club 89 show around that time. And I now have a working DAT player. I got an early Christmas present from my husband, so I'm hoping, I think that one was recorded. I got to go through the loft with all the boxes of cassettes and DATs and dig that one out. And Pritchard is just a great producer across many different styles. And this year he released a new collaboration with Tom York on Warp Records. Well, I hope you're feeling a bit relaxed. I hope you enjoyed that Spacey set. You know, my name's not Cosmo for nothing. I am the Sun, You are the Moon by the wonderfully talented British producer and Ibiza resident, Mark Barrott. He began releasing music three decades ago as Future Loop Association. He's the man behind the International Feel label and many of its releases. And he's been crafting some beautiful solo albums for the last decade, including last year's Everything Changes, Nothing Ends. And this is a new project of his with singer Norma Winstone, a legend in the British jazz scene, known for her wordless improvs, and her son, Leo Taylor, a founding member of the band The Invisible, and someone I've also had the pleasure of working with on The Electric Eden project. I think I've told you about that. Still haven't done a real release. We did remix Secure, having said that, but that's the project I'm doing with Joe Goddard, Al Doyle, Alexis Taylor, and Lou Hayter. So we're getting back into the studio before Christmas, still chipping away at that. But I just love that one from Mark Barrott, just absolutely beautiful. And I believe that's coming out soon. He sent it over to me. I don't have the details of the release date on that. This next one is coming out this week on Paul Mudd Murphy's Claremont 56 label, and it's a new song by Chaz Jankel. He's the virtuosic keyboard player who shaped much of Ian Dury's Blockheads band, the funky tracks like Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons to Be Cheerful. Also some great solo records like Glad to Know You, and one of my favorites, Three Million Cents. Well, he's back with a new one called Rhumba Jam coming out on vinyl actually this week, and this is label boss Murph's remix. Another compilation cut 40 Thieves was Such a Good Trip. And that's from the comp 15 Years of Leng Records. And that came out a couple of weeks ago. Leng was founded by Simon Purnell and Paul Murphy. I'm wishing them a happy anniversary. And for this comp, they decided to look into the future with new tracks by artists on their label. And the collection features what you would expect from this comp, a distinctive fusion of mid tempo sleazy disco, ballerica and chugging house, interspersed with elements of electronic psychedelia, and synth powered space disco. Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, ticks many of my boxes. And I saw both Paul and Simon at Philly Brook where DJ Naughty was playing a couple of weekends ago. And I also want to send a shout to Simon Pernell as his venue Philly Brook in East London is a great example of an independent music venue and restaurant that serves its community. And I've heard a lot of great DJs there like DJ Naughty was there a couple of weeks ago. The Egypt Boys are regulars. I've also been there for Memorial for Friends. And there's a real warmth and heart to the venue. So I highly recommend it. Compassion by Atlas, and that's from a new compilation called Paraíso, the true spirit of Ibiza as selected by DJ Alfredo. And that recently came out on Rebirth, and grazie to the labels Shield, who gave me the vinyl tresor a few weekends ago. And as a listener to the show, I'm sure you're well aware that DJ Alfredo was the father of the balearic beat and was one of the most significant architects of the multi stylist sounds of the balearic islands. And he drew people to the island through his legendary sets at Amnesia (Ed. Note: We paid tribute to DJ Alfredo in the 169th episode of the show). And that compilation features some of the songs he championed over the years, including tracks by Mr. Fingers, 808 State, Willie Colon, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, and even some from Alfredo himself, one that's actually unreleased until this compilation. Don't Stop by Balearic Breakfast fave Pete Blaker, as requested by Vinyl Hearts Club. And the Dutch producer has done so many great stretched out balleric reworks of older tunes. He recently started remixing new tunes. I played his Eric Dubb countless times at many gigs this year. And he also has a forthcoming album on the horizon, and I'll play something from that next week. And don't forget, he did an exclusive Balearic Breakfast mix and interview back in May if you want to check that out. My daughter Ari turned me on to this next one. And she featured it on her latest Ari's Pirate Material radio show on The BoatPod. You can find her show on Mixcloud. Just follow the BoatPod. And it's a cover of a house tune that I played relentlessly when it came out in 1996. The song Gabriel by producer Roy Davis Jr. and the multi instrumentalist and singer Pevan Everett. Well, this version does hold a candle to the original. I mean, the original is so fantastic. It's really difficult to do a cover of a great song, because they didn't try to just copy it. But they gave it a new lease on life with a slick kind of sultry funky groove. Mr. President is the very talented French producer and musician Bruno Hovart, who goes under many other aliases, including patchworks. And as Mr. President, he's released four albums on Favorite Recordings. And this one is from 2020's One Night, featuring Hawa, Mr. President with Gabriel. Peven Everett, Feelin' Who You Are, the Shelter vocal. And I just had to stick that on last minute because I had just mentioned Peven Everett because of the Mr. President cover of Gabriel. And there it was sitting in front of a pile of records on my floor as I'm getting ready and prepping for this weekend's London Loft Party this Sunday. I should also mention Peven Everett has been suffering from lung cancer, and we wish him a full recovery (Ed. Note: You can still support Peven in his battle by donating a few bucks here). The Kiko Navarro remix of Kalakuta by Pepe Link, who is Jose Lopez Ojeda. And he released Kalakuta 20 years ago, and Navarro has just given it a new lease on life with some great percussion and beats. And that's coming out next week on Navarro's label, Afro Terranio. The Cee ElAssaad Remix of Comin' For Ya by Italian DJ producer Stefano Ranieri. In fact, this is his debut. And there's also a CoFlo remix. And it's all out on LSAAD's label. So head on over to NSold on Bandcamp to pick that one up. This next one sounded great this past weekend at La Discoteque. And it's by The Revival House Project. Features Kathy Brown, Angelica LaMola, Phoebe Edwards, Greg Gould, and the Geo Gospel Choir. Here they are with a song requested by Thanos Kotronis, Earth Song, What About Us? I want to leave you on a more reflective note. Yesterday was World AIDS Day. And tragically, but not really that surprisingly, the Trump administration is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day. Kind of reminds me of the Reagan administration in the 1980s when I moved to New York and the AIDS pandemic was in full swing. It was very, very, very scary. But the Reagan administration kind of neglected it, belittled it and kind of ignored it until it was too late. Well, I want to recognize all those who have been affected by this nefarious illness. So I thought who better than one of the greatest singers and performers who sadly passed from AIDS in late 1988, Sylvester. And I just love Sylvester. He was just an amazing singer, performer that could do so many different styles. I mean, he was also signed to Fantasy, one of the best jazz labels in the world. You know, he could do kind of Euro disco, soulful disco and soul jazz. And also this one, which is from his debut album, actually, it's Sylvester and the Hot Bands debut album. And it's really incredible because Sylvester is all sequined up in high heels with hot red gloves. And this came out in 1973. So he was so, so ahead of his time. But not just with shock value, he truly had the talent to back it all up a true icon. So I'm going to leave you with one more tune. I'll be back with you next Tuesday, live from the record room on my MixCloud Live from 10 to 12 if you're if you can join me. But until then, I want to leave you with this and in recognition of World AIDS Day. This is Sylvester and the Hot Band with Southern Man.

You may have seen on instagram, and maybe on the internet, the Loft 55 clothing brand. I met its creator Ali to understand how David's approach to music helped him in developping his own clothing journey... 1) Hello Ali! Thank you so much for joining us here on the Blog! Can you introduce yourself and tell us your first memories with music?   Hey Artur! Thank you so much for having me. It’s a huge honour to be asked. I’m Ali, the creator of LOFT55, which is my clothing label set up in 2018 to celebrate the spirit of physical community. Dance music plays a big part in all of this, especially the dancing with other people element. In light of this I’d have to say my first real memory comes from hearing ‘White Lines’ by Grandmaster Melle Mel when I was 14 years old. I’d just received my first Sony Walkman and a friend put it in my player. From that moment onwards dance music has been my thing in all its various forms, as long as it has a funk spirit to it and it's good for dancing too!    2) And then, there was David... How did you discover him and what made you fall in love with his musical journey? Did you go to the loft and met David? Tell us all about it!   Ah yes, the godfather and originator of the art of bringing people together through good spirt and good music. I discovered David later on in life (early 40s) while enjoying a dj set by Greg Wilson at a UK festival called Bestival in 2006. I’d been djing a while in Brighton and was naturally attracted to hearing both old and new music played together. Most of which being completely new sounds to my ears. This lead on to some investigation work online which ended up unearthing a site called DJ History. There I found out about David and The Loft. The whole concept and purpose feeling absolutely perfect for social engagement. Sadly, I never met him. However, I did attend one of The UK Loft Parties in London, but, sadly, he wasn’t in good enough shape to travel.   3) You took your journey one step beyond then by launching Loft55, how did that happen?! Can you present to us a few of your last creations? What's the philosophy behind Loft55? When I retired myself from djing and putting on parties, I was simultaneously getting back into clothing. Primarily for personal use at first, but then I decided a new creative venture was in order. However, it had to have a purpose and a positive message behind it. This is where the influences around The Loft and physical community came in. Alongside this a trip to Vietnam with my wife was a big moment. Realising The Vietnamese put their past in the past was something I wanted to incorporate as a positive. Hence 55, the year north and south Vietnam split. In the UK we were going through Brexit which was very divisive. My thinking being, if The Vietnamese can overcome something as hard as a war then why not spread the message? I chose this through clothing with the LOFT55 stamp. In The UK things are tough again with all the political stuff that's raised its head. Another moment to celebrate physical community even more in my view.   To see my work just type LOFT55 in online and it will come up somewhere showing what I’m currently doing.   4) What were the hardest moments you experienced during the last few years? If you had to help someone wishing to launch a new brand, a new product, what would you recommend? Without question it’s been the drop off in people’s disposable incomes that’s required to keep something like what I do going at my level. I went into LOFT55 as a side hustle then the opportunity presented itself to go all in. This lasted for almost 3 years. However, what savings I had to support the business would get eaten away consistently. Then, in 2024, I pulled the plug and said that’s it. But, after self-funding a return through other work, I kickstarted LOFT55 up again. My view being it’s a lifetime commitment supported by my own investment where I can. The hardest part? To be honest I don’t really see anything hard about any of this. It’s all a pleasure come either the rough or the smooth. It’s a long player, not a race to make an income. I suppose this is the advice I’d share with anyone at this level. Enjoy yourself, have a purpose behind your creative output and enjoy what comes your way. Especially if you get to interact with people along the way. It’s a beautiful thing. 5) What's next for loft55? I’ve never really had a set plan. When Colleen posted on her socials a picture wearing her LOFT55 hoodie, it wasn’t a prerequisite to do with any plan that would lead on to something else. I tend to operate with an organic approach. See where things lead to and take it from there. I hope in some small way this mirrors the spirit of The Loft and David’s stewardship in keeping it underground. If pressed, I'd love to see how LOFT55 feels if it makes it a whole 10 years which isn't too long now. Not bad from an idea cooked up in my parents bathroom and from someone who basically makes everything up with no real formal background in any of this!

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy broadcast the 248th episode of Balearic Breakfast on her Mixcloud on November 25th 2025. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Thanksgiving, observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States and on the second Monday in October in Canada, is another moment of the year where the Balearic Breakfast Family gathers around Colleen, musically celebrating a time which should occur all year long... I vividly remember the first time we celebrated thanksgiving musically, it was such a laid-back episode! You can listen to it here! Today's episode is another incredibly beautiful journey, Colleen's selections being so laid-back, with a wonderful slowly evolving rhythm and a perfectly executed mix, so precise you can breathe peacefully while listening to the show and relax totally, knowing no harsch drops will take you out of this wonderful place... Of course, the Family gave thanks to relatives, friends, parents and of course we all celebrated our Beloved show together. It was a nice moment indeed as Colleen played a lot oF our beloved Classics (besides, it was Ariana's 21st birthday two days ago on November 23rd, so it was another element that brought an indirect ray of sunshine in our lives)! Listen back to the 247th episode of Balearic Breakfast: This morning’s Balearic Breakfast is now archived on my Mixcloud and its a Thanksgiving celebration - songs of unity, hope, love and gratitude. I’m so thankful for the Balearic Breakfast community for showing up on the Mixcloud Live week after week and for the song suggestions - thank you for the music. I’m also grateful for my family, my friends and for life, itself. It’s not something to be taken for granted and some members of the Balearic Breakfast Family have had some daunting challenges to their own lives including our friend @thesteveaclarke . This month Steve is swimming 100 kilometers during November to raise funds for@thestrokeassociation He is swimming 4-5 kilometers a day which is 200 pool lengths each session – and this is on top of his work commitments. Ten years ago this month, Steven suffered a stroke, so he is well acquainted with the devastating effects a stroke can have. And I’m familiar with it, too. Sixteen years ago, my father was doing his regular one-mile swim and suffered a massive stroke from which he never recovered. The @strokeassociation has a program called Swim for Stroke which encourages stroke survivors to swim as part of their recovery and to rasie funds for specialist support and groundbreaking research. Steven is completing his 100 kilometers this week and you can donate via my linktree. Good luck Steve! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and thanks for listening. THE PLAYLIST (2014) Beautiful Chorus – Pachamama (1979) Betty Wright – Thank You for the Many Things You've Done (1980) Tom Coppola & Googie – Joyous Flame (1973) Batteaux – Living's Worth Loving (1994) United Future Organisation – Tears of Gratitude (2019) Durand Jones and the Indications – Morning in America (2010) Richard Earnshaw ft Ursula Rucker & Roy Ayers – Rise (2006) Jonny Lang & Michael McDonald – Thankful (1984) D-Train – Thank You (1978) Jean Carn – Happy to Be With You (NOL) Bill Withers – Lovely Day (Sgt Slick Recut) (1974) The Intruders – Be Thankful for What You've Got (1980) Odyssey – Hang Together (2019) Alicia Myers – I Want To Thank You (Kon's Shine Your Light Remix) (2022) L.T.D. – Love to the World (Dave Lee Rework) (1992) Ultra Naté – Rejoicing (Deee-Liteful Stomp Mix) (1989) Bäs Noir – I'm Glad You Came to Me (Steve Anderson Remix) (2022) Crackazat – Thank You (2022) BeBe Winans – Thank You (Masters at Work Vocal Mix) (2019) Mental Remedy – Dance for Gratitude (1976) Isley Brothers – Harvest for the World (1977) ABBA – Thank You for the Music ANNOUNCEMENTS (from Colleen's presentation) Good morning, Balearicans. I'm Colleen Cosmo Murphy hosting your weekly Balearic Breakfast on MixCloud Live. And greetings to you all over on the chat. Thanks for joining me. This week's show will go a little bit longer than high noon, as it's a Thanksgiving special. And there were a lot of great requests fitting in with today's theme. You know, the world's a pretty crazy place right now. Perhaps that's the understatement of the year. But as always, there's still a lot of beauty and love and, you know, so much really to be grateful for. So for one thing, we can be thankful for life, life itself. And this brings me to a fundraiser from one of our Balearic Breakfast family members.This month, Steven Clarke is swimming 100 kilometers, that's 62 miles, during November to raise funds for the Stroke Association. So he's swimming about four to five kilometers a day, which is about 200 pool lengths each session. And this is on top of his work commitments. 10 years ago this month, Steven suffered a stroke. So he is well acquainted with the devastating effects that a stroke can have. And I'm familiar with it too. 16 years ago, my father was doing his regular one mile swim, and he suffered a massive stroke from which he never recovered. And he passed to the next realm three weeks later, in fact. The Stroke Association has a program called Swim for Stroke, which encourages stroke survivors to swim as part of their recovery. And it also raised funds for specialist support and groundbreaking research. So Stephen is completing his 100 kilometers this week. And if you would like to support him, head over to the JustGiving platform, where you can find The Stroke Swim fundraiser by Steven Clarke. And that's Clarke with an E. Good luck, Steve. ABOUT THE SONGS (from Colleen's presentation) Pachamama by Beautiful Chorus from their album Hymns of Spirit. And Beautiful Chorus is a women chorus that fuses electronic, choral, deep bass, hip-hop, and jazz into albums that span wordless symphonies to full rhythmic songs with sound healing frequencies and love-centered messages. The song we heard came out over a decade ago, but they also have a more recent album called High Frequency Love Music. And thank you to Ana sancho and Barcelona for putting them on our radar. This next song is a request from John Weir. And I also want to dedicate this song to my husband, Adam, as the lyrics really resonate with the way that I feel about all that he does for me. Thank you, Adam. It's by the late American soul singer Betty Wright, who got her start with her family's gospel group in Florida when she was a young child. And she was then discovered when she was 12 and signed to Deep City Records. Later, she helped two other Florida natives get discovered and signed. That's George and Gwen McCrae. I'm sure you know of them. And she also discovered Peter Brown. Wright herself released around 15 albums during her career. She had some hits, she won a Grammy. And this is a song from her 1979 LP Travelin' in the Right Circle. Betty Wright with Thank You for the Many Things You've Done. Joyous Flame by Tom Coppola & Googie, a singer-songwriter who also recorded under her own name, Carol Brooks, and she was also Tom's wife. And Joyous Flame is from the couple's only album together, Shine the Light of Love, which was released in 1980, and then reissued by Favorite Recordings. And Tom Coppola was a member of Herbie Mann's Band, and then met Googie, and they started collaborating together. And they co-founded the group Air, and they first backed Herbie Mann, and then evolved to also work with Lenny White, Flora Purim, and Ray Barretto, amongst others. And thank you to Sue Forrest for that request. Living's Worth Living, which is a blue-eyed soul cult classic from Batteaux. And that's from their self-titled album released in 1973. And the group was comprised of the Batteaux Brothers and only released one album of their underground folk funk sound. And you just wonder why, as it had all of the ingredients for success. It's a fantastic album, and had a hot backup band that included Tom Scott and John Gurin. And the record also came out on CBS Records, so massive distribution. It was a forerunner to the West Coast country rock sound. And thanks to Clem Sensen for unearthing that one for us. From the album with the fantastic title No Sound is Too Taboo, that's Tears of Gratitude by United Future Organisation. The Japanese funk group founded in 1990, and that were signed to Giles Peterson's record label. The group included Toshio Matsuura, and also the late Yabe Tadashi, who sadly passed away last year. And thank you to BexMac in New York City for that lovely request. A request from Jeff Peltzner in Christchurch, New Zealand, whom I had the pleasure of meeting when I was in Australia a couple years ago. And he says this next song is beautiful, powerful, and truly relevant. And I completely agree. It's by Indiana's Durand Jones and the Indications. And they draw inspiration from the sociopolitical messages of bands like Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, and also the orchestrated soul sound of the 1970s. But they also have the edge of hip-hop acts like Nas. They've released one live album and four studio albums, including this year's Flowers. And this is from their second album, 2019's American Love Call. This is Morning in America. DJ producer Richard Earnshaw, with poet and songwriter Ursula Rucker, and the late Roy Ayres, with Rise. And that's from Earnshaw's only album, 2010's In Time. It has collaborations with heavyweights like Carlene Anderson, Jocelyn Brown. And thanks to Rick Van Veen for that poignant request. The North Dakota blues rock singer, songwriter, guitarist Jonny Lang, with Thankful, from his album Turn Around. And that was released a couple of decades ago, and was requested by Bert Francois in Brooklyn. And because it features Michael McDonald, I also need to send that song out to Special K. Ed. Note : For those of you who may want to dig deeper into Johnny's discography, you must take the time to listen to his second studio album, Lie to Me, released on January 28, 1997, a day before his 16th birthday. It is Lang's big-label debut and it really highligts his insane musical maturity! The New-York City post-disco band, D-Train, with Thank You, from their 1984 Something's On Your Mind album. And it was their last album before they disbanded. D-Train were James Williams and Hubert Eaves, and they racked up some great songs for the Dance Floor, including You're the One for Me, and My All-Time Favorite Keep On. And thank you to Anto Nabet for that request. Soul jazz singer Jean Carn, who released loads of solo albums, but she also worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, and Norman Connors, and Dexter Lanzell, and her ex-husband, Judd Carn. We just heard Happy to Be With You, the title track from her 1978 LP, as requested by Angelita Biondolio, who says "Every day I'm thankful for community, good health, my precious pup Miles, my partner who keeps me grounded, and music, music, music. Thank you, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, for all you do". And this one, well, we all know and love, but it's been given a recut by Sgt Slick and requested by Barry Berenitz in Washington, D.C. And it's exactly what I'm wishing you all on Thanksgiving. Here's Bill withers (ed. Note: With Lovely Day). Be thankful for what you've got, the obvious choice for a Thanksgiving special. And there've been so many versions. It was written and first performed by William DeVaughn. But there's also versions, of course, by Massive Attack, Omar and Erykah Badu, Prince Fatty, there's a load of other reggae versions. But we heard the one by The Intruders this year. And that was produced by John Davis. And sending that one out to Pedro Roland, Keith Yersley, Sunday Sessions, and Bex Mac. Odyssey with Hang Together. And that's the 1980 single by the New York Family Act. And that was requested by Susan Chan, who says, "I'm wishing my fellow Americans a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it's all about food and spending time with my huge family. I know quite a bit of them. They're great people. I'm very grateful for this community, Thanksgiving or not. And I'm dedicating these songs to my family and my Balearic Breakfast friends". Thank you so much, Susan. Ed. Note: This song was played by our dear Captain during the pandemic in 2021. I still remember how hearing this song for the first time during the show back then made me realise what this was all about. Alicia Myers, formerly of the band One Way, she went solo in 1981 with her debut album, Alicia, which featured the song, I Want to Thank You. And it was so popular with club DJs that it was released again the following year on her album, I Fooled You This Time. And we just heard Boston native Khan, his Shine Your Light remix, and absolutely love that one. And sending that one out to Mike Hodges and Rick Shearman. This next one has long been a favorite of mine. And I've played it on many dance floors, both the original and this great rework by Dave Lee. It was also requested by David Stoddard. Standing for Love Together and Devotion is the 70s California soul band L.T.D, featuring the gorgeous vocals of Jeffrey Osborne, with Love to the World. Rejoicing the 1991 single by house legend Ultra Naté, given the remix treatment by Dee Light. And the original is from her debut album, Blue Notes in the Basement, which was produced and arranged by the Basement Boys in Maryland. That's where she's from as well. And that was requested by London House Music Works. Well, I hope you like those vintage classic house cuts. Bäs Noir with I'm Glad You Came to Me, the Steve Anderson remix, as requested by Matt Raistrick. Matt originally came out on New Groove Records, which was really the hippest house label, which started in the late 1980s. Or one of the hippest house labels, along with Tracks, probably. But this was the New York version. And it was the Mendez couple, along with Judy Russell, who worked at the record shop Vinyl Mania, and had acts like Aphrodisiac, Frankie Bones, Bobby Condors, and also Bon Noir, who we just heard. They ended up getting signed to Atlantic as well on their album, 1992. Ah, Bäs Noir had their big hit, Addicted 2 luv. And now for something a bit more recent from Swedish producer and jazz electronic musician Crackazat. And it's a request from Steve Wakley, or DJ Macaroon, who says, "I'd like to dedicate Thank You by Crackazat to you, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, and all of the Balearic Breakfast family for sharing such amazing music over the years, feeding my soul and warming my heart. Love you all". BeBe Winans with Thank You, the Masters at Work Vocal Mix, that's the Detroit soul singer who's known for his collabs with his sister, Cece. And he embarked on a solo career in 1997 with his debut album, which featured that song. And it was given a classic remix by Masters at Work. And I loved it when it came out. And I still do. And thanks to a few of you for requesting that one. Simon Ellis, David Stoddard, and Danny Broderick. And Danny Broderick also says thank you to Mrs. Broderick, which is very lovely. Well, thank you so much for joining me. I want to thank you for your support, your requests, and being part of the community. Thanks for listening and Happy Thanksgiving. Mental Remedy with Dance for Gratitude. And that was requested by Tomohiro Yamada. And Mental Remedy is Jeff T. Guillaume and Joaquin Clausell. And that's from their 2019 album, A Journey to Noi. And again, thank you to Tomohiro Yamada in Osaka, Japan for that request. The title cut from the Isley Brothers' 1976 LP Harvest for the World (ed. Note: See also here). And that is my request. And I'm dedicating that to our daughter, Ariana, who turned 21 over the weekend. I give thanks to her. I give thanks to my husband. I give thanks to my family. I give thanks to my friends and also the Balearic Breakfast community. I just love this song. Celebrate your lives. Give thanks for your children. Thank you so much for joining me. And this last song is requested by Siobhan Murphy, who says, After all, what is the holiday season without a little bit of cheesy music? She wants to thank me and also the Balearic Breakfast family members for the requests and all the mixes over 2025, an insane year. And we still find a little joy on Tuesdays. I don't even need to tell you who this is. But it's called Thank You for the Music.

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy broadcast the 246th episode of Balearic Breakfast on her Mixcloud on November 11th 2025. ABOUT THIS EPISODE To say the world is not turning round lately would be an euphemism. From AI changing billions of lives with people losing their jobs, to political unrest (with Donald Trump openly criticising New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani calling him a communist and questioning his impact on the city’s infrastructure plans), not forgetting wars taking place all around the world, it seems we're not getting peace anywhere soon. And this is heartbreaking. Today's show had a strong imagery attached to is very soul: there's a worrying wind blowing somewhere in the distance, and you can hear it in a lot of the songs played by Colleen... The Family gathered on the chat as always and we all chatted somehow hapilly, thinking about doing an online "meet and greet" event which would allow the Balearic Breakfast Family to hang out during a live stream – possibly organised by our captain – or launching a mixcloud channel dedicated to mixes crafted by members of the family. Even if for the time being nothing has been officially decided yet, it is the frist time this year that I felt the Family coming together so strongly and it really warmed my heart. We also discussed some DJing topics, exchanging views about new ways of playing music, using tools like rekorbox or new DJ controllers. In any case, this show has that worried yet hopeful soul, the one you can feel when the weather is changing in autumn, slowly making way to winter... Listen back to the 246th episode of Balearic Breakfast: This morning’s Balearic Breakfast is now archived on my Mixcloud and mainly features your requests, some snazzy reworks, and a couple of songs by artists of Native American descent. November is Native American Heritage Month (established 35 years ago, surprisingly by President George Bush). As a child of the 1970’s I feel grossly inadequate when it comes to the history and plight of the tribal nations and it’s something I endeavour to work on. Here are some docs that are well worth watching: ‘Lakota Nation vs. United States’, ‘Sugarcane’, ‘Yintah’ and ‘Sitting Bull’. If you have ideas for other Balearic Breakfast songs in celebration of Native American Heritage Month (like Redbone or Elisapie Isaac), please DM me. There was also a request for ‘For What It’s Worth’ which brought for a flood of tears when I played it this morning - it really seems to resonate with the times. Thank you Balearicans for your heartfelt song suggestions. The Request Line will go up on my socials this weekend and as always I look forward to discovering music with you. Thanks for being part of the family. THE PLAYLIST (TBR) Shreyas Murali – The Hidden Garden (1994) Richie Havens – The Hawk (1966) Buffalo Springfield – For What It's Worth (1972) Joy Of Cooking – Beginning Tomorrow (1978) Keith Barrow – You Know You Want to Be Loved (1978) O.V. Wright – Let's Straighten It Out (2025) Kudda & Friends – That It Is (2025) Young Gun Silver Fox – Burning Daylight (2017) Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White – Grease (TBR) Billie Eillish – Birds of a Feather (Kenneth Bager Edit) (2025) Dimitri from Paris vx Charobaron – Chez La Baronne (Le Fouet Version) (2025) Talking Heads – I Zimbra (Random House Project Disco Rework) (TBR) John Grant – Black Belt (Ben Gomori's Blue Belt Edit) (1995) Francois K – Hypnodelic (1979) Bunny Mack – Let Me Love You (1978) Nana Love – I'm in Love (2010) Hosanna Littlebird – Can Love Again (Jovonn Next Moov Club Mix) (2021) Saint Etienne – Cool Kids of Death (Underworld Remix) ANNOUNCEMENTS (from Colleen's presentation) I'm heading to Berlin again this Saturday playing in the Globus Room at Tresor. Once again, I played there about a year ago, I think it was November last year, possibly. And I had such a great time. I mean, Tresor is a legendary techno club. I'm doing more of the house room as you can imagine. And really looking forward to that. Then on Friday, the 28th of November, I'm playing for La Discotèque at the Drumsheds in London. Still haven't been there. So that's going to be really interesting and looking forward to that. I love the La Disco Tech crew. They're lovely people. And then on the 7th of December, it's our next London loft party. I was just buying some vinyl for it during the show. Invitations are going back out in a week or so. So if you want to join us, you can jump on the friendship train over at loftparty.org. ABOUT THE SONGS (from Colleen's presentation) Pianist, composer and songwriter Shreyas Murali with Hidden Garden, a track he released earlier this year and more recently he released a meditative piano album called Pure Devotion. His background is in jazz and classical and he focuses his own composition work on the musical palettes of composers like Debussy, Chopin and Elgar, and he also works with Tamil cinema composers C. Sathya and Indian singer Bombay Jayashri and thank you to Sue Forrest for that request. Good morning, Balearicans. I'm Colleen Cosmo Murphy hosting your weekly Balearic Breakfast until high noon here on my Mixcloud Live and greetings to all who are gathered over there this morning. Thank you as always for keeping me company. So today, oh actually I should say this month in the United States, November is Native American Heritage Month, which was established 35 years ago, surprisingly by President George Bush and as a child of the 1970s, I really feel grossly inadequate when it comes to the history and plight of the tribal nations and it's something I really want to work on, understanding more about America's original settlers. You may have seen the documentary Lakota Nation versus United States. If not, I highly recommend it. It tells the story of the Lakota people who have reservations in South Dakota and it also documents the theft of the Black Hills and there's a few more docs I intend to check out this month, namely Sugarcane, Yinta and this year's two-part series Sitting Bull, which tells the story of the Lakota leader. So on today's show, there are a couple of requests for Native American artists and if you can think of more, feel free to request or message me directly on my socials with some ideas. This next song is by Richie Havens, who was born in Brooklyn to a mother of Afro-Caribbean descent and whose grandfather was Blackfoot from the South Dakota Montana region. Haven's grandfather and great-uncle joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and they traveled around the United States and eventually settled on the Shinnecock Reservation on Long Island. As a young adult coming of age, Richie started hanging out in Greenwich Village and he later said "I saw the village as a place to escape to in order to express yourself. I had first gone there during the beatnik days of the 1950s to perform poetry. Then I drew portraits for two years and stayed up all night listening to folk music in the clubs. It took a while before I thought of picking up a guitar." Well, once he picked up the guitar, there was no holding him back. Word of his solo performances spread like wildfire and he eventually signed with Bob Dylan's manager, the infamous Albert Grossman. And Haven's popularity was further cemented when he opened up Woodstock Festival. Throughout his career, he released 20 albums until his passing just over a decade ago. John Brown asked for some Richie Havens on today's show. And so here he is with The Hawk. Buffalo Springfield For What It's Worth brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Sean E. for requesting that. That's the Canadian American 60s band that featured both Neil Young and Stephen Stills. And the song kind of sings about the impact of war upon a generation. And today is Veterans Day in the United States. So I want to remember not only those who protested against the Vietnam War, but also those who fought in a war that many of them fought in involuntarily, and that they knew they were never going to win. And the huge trauma they experienced both in battle and back at home. Also want to honor all the casualties on both sides. I mean, just absolutely horrific. No winners. And today America has a domestic battlefield with ice tearing apart families and lives, the National Guard having a huge, violent, you know, kind of aggressive presence on city streets where they shouldn't be. And as the song says, there's battle lines being drawn. So yeah, it's really, really just kind of an intense period right now. And I just started watching a series called 1971, The Year That Music Changed Everything, which gives a historical socio-political context of the turmoil and the upheaval of the late 1960s, early 1970s in America. And it really resonates with what's happening today. So it's well worth watching. Of course, the music is absolutely fantastic. The Californian 60s folk blues jazz band Joy of Cooking with Beginning Tomorrow, which was led by the women duo pianist Toni Brown and guitarist Terry Garthwaite, who later performed as a duo Tony and Terry. And they often had feminist themes in their lyrics. And we heard Beginning Tomorrow, which is about starting a new life after treading water and really trusting your own agency through rewriting your own script. And I know my friend Gina Lapsley is really feeling that right now. And thank you, Gina, for that request. May the force be with you. You Know You Want to Be Loved by Keith Barrow, the late Chicago-born disco soul singer and songwriter of Turn Me Up fame. Love that 12". His mother was the civil rights activist Reverend Willie Beatrice Barrow, who was known as the High Priestess of Protest. And she was also Barack Obama's godmother. Back to Keith. He wrote for the band Blue Magic, had his debut solo LP produced by MFSB's Bobby Eli. But it was his second album, 1978's Physical Attraction, that brought him success with the song we heard, which became his signature tune. And thank you to Matt Jacobs for that request. The Tennessee-born blues Southern soul singer O.V. Wright or Overton Virtus Wright. Just love that name. With the song Let's Straighten It Out as requested by Chris Morgan. And Wright started in church and gospel music, fronting The Harmony Echoes. And their first recording was That's How Strong My Love Is, which was later covered by Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones. And Wright was a well-known artist in the Deep South and has been sampled by Ghostface Killah and the Wu-Tang Clan, amongst many, many others. Jazz pianist, composer, and self-professed beat jockey, K Kudda Music. Lovely. And that's a song That it is. And it's by his Kudda & Friends project. And it was released last month on Bandcamp. And K Kuda is Makini Morrison from St. Louis, Missouri. And he's a musical polymath. He calls his music Indie Soul. And I'm going to make a real effort to dig deeper into his work. And thank you to Kyle Andrews for that tip. Well, whenever I'm feeling a bit down and need a little musical pick me up, one act I can always turn to is Young Gun Silver Fox, and their breezy Californian modern day yacht rock, steely down sound. It just puts a smile on my face. I kind of like picture myself in a convertible cruising down the Californian coastline, a long route one with the wind in my hair. So David Stoddard suggested we share a moment like that together. This is from their latest album, Pleasure. It's Sean Lee and Andy Platz of Young Gun, Silver Fox with Burning Daylight. The English singer-songwriter and guitarist Flo Morrissey with American singer-songwriter and guitarist Matthew E. White, with a cover of the theme song to the 1978 musical and film Grease. And it has a real Ann Peebles, I Can't Stand the Rain vibe as well. And that's from their collaborative cover album, Gentlewoman, Ruby Man, which came out in 2017. And the original was written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and was performed by Frankie Valli from the 1978 film version of Grease, with which I was obsessed. I was 10 years old, saw it when it came out in the theater, had the double album, memorized it, wanted to be Rizzo, much to my parents' chagrin. Anyways, absolutely love that. And another thing about the original, it has Barry, not Barry White, Barry Gibb sings backing vocals along with the sweet inspirations. And it's Peter Frampton on the guitar. I guess I didn't read the liner notes when I was 10, but that was really, really interesting. And I just love that version by Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White. And thank you to Pedro Rolim for that request. Billie Eilish spurs up a feather, the Kenneth Bayer edit. Kenneth sent me that this summer, and I finally got a chance to play it. He's the head of Music for Dreams. And that song (Ed. Note: Birds of a Feather (Kenneth Bager Edit)) originally came out on Billie Eilish's album Hit Me Hard and Soft, and that came out last year. And she recently made headlines for all the right reasons while accepting an award for the 2025 Music Innovator at the WSJ Innovator Awards, the Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards. After she received her award, she said, if you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? And there were many billionaires in the audience, including the meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who withheld an ovation. But she was also applauded, and she finished her speech by saying, no hate, but give your money away, shorties. And she recently donated $11.5 million from profits from her last tour to support charities dedicated to food equity, climate justice, and combating the climate crisis. So she's just not talking the talk. She's also walking the walk. So well done, Billie. And in light of the recent news also that Elon Musk may be the world's first trillionaire, it's just absolutely disgusting. But Nina, some billionaires, there are some billionaires that do have a conscience. I was just reading about Swedish billionaire Johan Elias. He purchased 400,000 acres of the Amazon rainforest to save it from logging and deforestation and also founded the Cool Earth charity. So there are some billionaires who are doing some good work for humanity and for the climate, but more need to. It's just so unequal right now. Food, money, everything. It's just terrible. So well done on those who have the means to help and who are doing it. Now, Parisian jazz-funk disco outfit Chateaubriand partnered with 21st century disco DJ-producer Dimitri from Paris on Chez Madame Labaronne. And at the time, the Idjut boys were called in to remix it, I guess it came out a couple of years ago, but only one of their takes were released at that time. But this year, Byte the Day released all the versions. As requested by Steve Wakley, this is the Idjut boys' Rufway version on Balearic Breakfast. A great Random House Project Disco rework. Got that down now. One of the Talking Heads' finest dance floor moments, I Zimbra. And that's the second single from the Talking Heads' Fear of Music LP. And the lyrics are an adaptation of a poem by Dadaist Hugo Ball. It's also drummer Jerry Harrison's favorite Talking Heads song. It really set the tone for their next album, Remain in Light, which was heavily influenced by African rhythms. John Grant with Black Belt, the Ben Gomori Blue Belt Edit. I don't know if Ben's a blue belt, but that's very cool. He's from the Balearic London crew. And Black Belt is a song from John Grant's incredible album, Pale Green Ghosts. And it's the former Czar's frontman's John Grant's second solo album, released in 2013, in which Rough Traits selected his album of the year. And I recently, not recently, but I hosted an evening with John Grant at the British Library for Classic Album Sundays. And he's the same age as me, we both grew up as misfits in America, have a lot of similar kind of musical alliances. And it's a really, really cool interview. He's just a fantastic guy that's up on the classic album Sundays website. And I'm sending that one out to my friends Kay McMahon, or Special Kay, who recently saw John Grant live and also my friend Andrew Peery, who brought me to my first ever John Grant concert. I'm wishing Andrew positivity and strength with his health challenges and sending him lots of love. And if you ever get a chance to see John Grant, do! He is a fantastic performer. He can make a big room seem like a little club. He just has so much charisma and gravitas. Oh my Gosh, still sounding great 30 years on, 30 years ago this was released. Thank you to Danny Broderick for this request. It brings me back to Dance Tracks, Club 89, my radio show, this incredible EP by Francois K, the FK EP, one of his early releases on his own label, Wave Music, still sounds so fresh. And in fact, I've also recently played Edge of Time and I've also played Move as well. And I had Francois up on my show in the late 90s, and I think he was like 97, 98 on my Club 89 show. And he played all different kinds of music. And he later told me that doing that show with me was his inspiration for his Club Night Deep Space. This next song is requested by Marcos Costumato. And it's a disco funk Afro Calypso classic that first came out in 1980. And it was a hit for the Sierra Leone musician Bunny Mack. And he publicly performed many instruments, including banjo, guitar, penny whistle, harmonica as a young child. But he had to hide it from his parents because they didn't have a proof of their little one becoming a musician. This is his most famous song for which he received a gold disc, Bunny Mack with Let Me Love You. Nana Love, a London based singer of Ghanaian origin who released two albums in the late 1970s, Disco Documentary Full of Funk and then Hang On. And we heard the opening track from her debut, I'm in Love, which was also more recently given the remix treatment by none other than Kenny Dope for BBE. But we heard the original as requested by David Puzzi. Hosanna Littlebird with the Jovonn next Moov club mix of Can Love Again. And Hosanna Little Bird is an artist and musician who is of Pueblo heritage, and also Ukrainian heritage. And Bert Francois requested her as November is Native American Heritage Month. And Little Bird refers to her style as ancient modernism. And her artwork often depicts indigenous stories and communities. I love that one. Thanks, Bert. (...) I'm leaving you with this one. It's a remix of a song from Saint Etienne's third album, 1994's Tiger Bay. And it's the Underworld remix of Cool Kids of Death. So leaving you with this one. I'll be back next week. I think I'll have a request line going up this week, if all goes well. And I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday. Have a great week.

It often takes one song to get hooked on a new band! This is exactly what happened to me with WOTD. I asked the band members to telll us more about their journey. 1) Hello! Thank you for joining us here on the Balearic Breakfast blog! I always wondered if the band's name was directly inspired by the 2011 documentary dedicated to club culture! Can you take us through the birth of WotD? Hi, thanks for having us on your platform amongst the beautiful people and music. Back in 2011, I moved back home to Ireland after 15 years in England where I promoted several nights and DJ'd across the globe on the Nu School Breaks scene. I'd sort of had enough and felt burnt out and had a very unhealthy drug addiction, so I thankfully made the wise decision to return home to Ireland and call time on my music career.  From 2011 til late 2014 I didn't even listen to the radio, let alone any music that I was into, and spent that time working on myself. By November 2014 I started to feel a calling back into music so I went right back to my first love in electronic music which was trip hop.  I laid down a bit of a groove and sent it to my good friend Sean in Coventry. He thought it was great and added a little to it. Around this time, I'd came across the guys The Brothers Nylon on Youtube, Mike and Nick – twins from NY – who were multi instrumentalists and all about the jazz and weird and wonderful. So I fired them off an email and we got chatting. They went onto put a 9 part bass clarinet harmony on the track along with loads more. We did a few other tracks and, all of a sudden, had an EP of 3 tracks ( The Future is Ours ). I myself am a massive fan of the Warriors movie and Sean's a massive Dystopia movie fan so Sean came up with a play on Discotheque with Dystotheque. I went on to send the EP to BBC Radio 1 and my local BBC station, and, one monday night, I received a call from the presenters live on air asking was it a clarinet in the track, which was pretty crazy!  The following Sunday, R1 played a track from it. We went about another EP, Return To Coney which got picked up and played across BBC 6 Music by several different DJ's that month. So we decided to carry on as we thought we accidentally stumbled onto something and they've been supporting everything we've done for over a decade, and had us on the show to do a guest mix for the album release, and all this love has brought us to the attention of the lovely Colleen.  2) Your music has been played several times during the show, I especially loved the Hashish Dreams beatless mix that opened a recent episode of Balearic Breakfast! How was that version conceived?  Firstly, we're truly blown away but the love from Colleen and the listeners! So after playing at Cafe del mar at sunset, which was something I'd always wanted to do, Chris Coco heard the tune I played at Sunset On The Balcony at Sunrise and signed it to his DSPPR label. We chatted about another release and then decided on an album.  So we started getting some idea down, up till this point so 2014 - 2022  everything so 10 EPs and an album had all been done online, with us sharing music across the world via the net, and I'd never returned to england since i left in 2011. I jumped on a plane and went to stay with Sean for a weeknd and we came up with Korean Frequency and Hashish Dreams . Upon returning to Ireland I sent it to my friend Stevie (Deep Division) who added a few parts before it went to Florida (Mike and Nick relocated). They added strings and some extra keys and it was completed and was the next EP and on the It's A Beautiful Thing album. We decided to do a beatless version for sunsets and those quiet moments for the summer, which just brings out the real beauty in it.  3) "Gone Sailing" on which you worked with Balaphonic, takes us right to the heart of the Balearic Spirit with a relaxed and very open minded musical trip. When working on it, did you try to keep a "Balearic" sonic signature or is it something you don't really think about, letting the song, on the contrary, be what it has to be?  I'd always wanted to work with Danny / Moodymanc and we chatted for a few years about it, way before even Balaphonic was a thing, but we never had the right track. I'm a big fan of that guitar sound of Yacht rock, and just that breezy sonic feel of the live percussion Balaphonic brought to the track. It actually started out as the North version that you can hear on the EP, 3 different takes all with different lead guitar and percussion and a  trademark Chris Coco dub. It was a live studio sound more rocking that the East, & West versions which we slowed down. We just went with what was coming out of the sessions,  we didn't and never set out to fit into that "Generic Balearic" sound ever, but it feels right with what sounds good I guess, we're not too worried about fitting in really as we write for ourselves and always have. 4) Although keeping a "Balearic" Feel, your last issue, Everything's Fine with Delta 9, has a much more tense feeling both in the musical structure and in the sonics of the two tracks which sadly could not make the cut on your latest album, surely for technical reasons as the time is counted on this beloved format! How do you guys work on the 'flow' of an album? So usually we just write it and what makes the album makes the album with no journey, story or concept, and it's just our music. But for this album on DSPPR, I sat down with Chris and we decided to make it sonically more together and flowing more. Sean, new Warrior Kevin and myself laid down 9 tracks and I was about to send them off to Florida, but I decided ya know what i'm gonna jump on a plane and get out to Florida and meet Mike & Nick and do the overdubs in the studio. Who doesn't want to be in Florida in March and meet the rest of the band and maybe come up with some magic out there? We got through the 9 tracks quickly and then did 3 more for the album and also 6 more got started. When I got home to Dublin airport it was snowing and minus 2, so it was the right call as it was obviously warmer, and I had loads of music on my return. After weeks of listening and changing the running order between Chris Coco & myself, Delta 9 and Ghostship on the Foyle didn't fit sonically on the album and, also, we wanted to press it to vinyl so we were restricted to running time. But both were ace vibes so we released them in May before the summer started, as they defo didn't have that summer feel although everythings balearic right. 5) Last but not least, what's coming next for Warriors of the Dystotheque? We've decided off the back of Gone Sailing  that we're gonna start album 4, the second for DSPPR and Danny / Balaphonic is onboard with his vast array of percussion and ideas so we're literally just starting this now, and have not set time to finish or ideas of dates for the next single. But I'm sure we will be back on the release radar before the summer next year. And then there's the new WotD - It's A Beautiful Thing Radio show starting at the end of the month from Starr Radio in Belfast, as well as DJ performances going forward.  Oh and if that's not busy enough I've started a new project L.A. DYSTO alongside Steven Reid, Shay Whelan and the frontman Theo Suess on a more 4/4 groove but down in the slower and sleazier BPM's from 100 - 118! So a fun filled future for everything DYSTO! WOTD on Instagram / Facebook WOTD on Bandcamp L.A. DYSTO on Instagram