Mixtapes - Friends of Friends / Freunde von Freunden (FvF)

FF Mixtape #189: TOBi track-lists unapologetic Soul music

Vulnerability is at the core of Nigerian-Canadian artist TOBi‘s work. Over time, his music has become a creative outlet for...

London Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #188: Soul musician Aaron Taylor curates a mix to get cozy on a Sunday

Sultry vocals lingering over warm chord progressions encompass the sound of Soul. From the painstaking ballads to its funkiest rhythms,...

London Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #186: Indie guitarist Shakota on the transcendental influence of Jimi Hendrix

Watching Jimi Hendrix bring an electric guitar to life drew Shakota into the beautiful chaos of rock ‘n’ roll. “The...

Glasgow London

FF Mixtape #185: Soul-pop artist Joesef curates a mix of heartfelt anthems

Press play and get two-stepping to this tracklist of ska, jazz, hip-hop and pop classics.

Munich Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #184: Record label and DJ Duo, Public Possession curates a playlist of hidden gems

Public Possession is a record label and shop based in Munich, founded by Valentino Betz and Marvin Schumann, with the...

London Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #183: Multi-instrumentalist cktrl curates a meditative tracklist

When words fail, music allows us to communicate the unspeakable. This potential to convey emotions is expressed in cktrl’s “sensual...

Maastricht Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #181: Psychedelic funk band YĪN YĪN curates a mix of technicolor

The mysticism of psychedelic music lies in how it takes the listener on an intergalactic trip. Born out of the...

Berlin Singapore

FF Mixtape #180: Nightlife researcher Anastasiya Varenytsya curates a dark and funky mix

From dusk till dawn is when, for Anastasiya Varenytsya, a city bursts into life. While society has stigmatized club culture...

Bristol London

FF Mixtape #178: Marla Kether

Jamming out on Guitar Hero kickstarted Marla Kether’s musicianship. The logical next step for her was to pick up an...

Johannesburg Mixtapes

FF Mixtape #177: Jackie Queens

The beat that pulses through House music compels an individual to move their body. Yet, House music is more than...

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FF Mixtape #171: Michael A. Muller

Balmorhea—at its core, a duo between Muller and Lowe—is a genre-spanning, exploratory entity with artistic inspiration ranging from the jazz...

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FF Mixtape #170: Arman Naféei

“From your local baker to the pope, if you like music or not—you have a soundtrack.” “We go into unnatural...

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FF Mixtape #169: Arletis Garcia

“I can’t remember a time when I didn’t feel a deep emotional connection to music and the notion of creating...

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FF Mixtape #167: Ogazón

“I am a raver at heart. I love to dance and make people dance.” View this post on Instagram A...

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FF Mixtape #166: Tarek Jrhider

Raised in a loving single-mother household, Tarek Jrhider spent his youth immersed in music and Casablanca’s burgeoning skate scene. Surrounded...

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FF Mixtape #165: Andrija Eric

“I picked eleven chill tracks to create cozy vibes and help make it really pleasant to be at home while...

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FvF Mixtape #163: 2RAUMWOHNUNG

“The absence of concerts and parties this summer will be very hard for Berliners. But I also think it will...

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FvF Mixtape #162: The FvF Team

At a time when even getting dressed for your morning Zoom call can seem like a challenge, finding a fulfilling...

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FvF Mixtape #160: Odély Teboul

Founder of the label Lou de Bètoly, Odély Teboul is a French designer who fashions handmade garments using traditional crafts...

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FvF Mixtape #159: The FvF Team

At a time when even getting dressed for your morning Zoom call can seem like a challenge, finding a fulfilling...