For February’s installment of the La bonne musique mix and interview series, we are delighted to welcome Niamh, an artist and broadcaster from the North East of England, whose music selections are unafraid to explore invigorating soundscapes melding between pulsating, hypnotic offerings to psychedelic, tripped-out affairs and beyond as well as a long-term friend and supporter of the label and one of the best selectors around.

The name Kairogen stems from the combination of two words: 'Kairos,’ the Greek meaning for 'the right moment' and 'gen,' meaning to generate or create.

Waiting for the right moment has long been a common theme in her creative journey, having initially stemmed from her time in art school, where, through creating her own compositions to accompany her own installations and paintings, she was able to explore the connection between what can be seen and what can be heard, which in turn further deepened her fascination with electronic music as an art form.

This then led to frequent visits to Glasgow, mainly to attend the revered Sub Club, a cultural institution of the city, where she would later find herself working. Making the transition from the dance floor to the bar was something that allowed her to take a step back from the smoke and the strobes and gave her the opportunity to gain a broader perspective on how a club night unfolds. 

With a love for uncovering leftfield underground sounds and digging into music’s diverse cultural heritage, Nay Nay curates a range of tempos and global styles to bring a unique spin to every set. Expect bass-weight, curveballs and a generally good time. With fresh and dynamic sets at parties in London, Birmingham and Manchester - Nay Nay has also expanded her reach to the airwaves. You can catch them hosting their own eclectic monthly radio residency with STEAM Radio Manchester, as well as cooking up a string of guest spots with community radio platforms across the country.

DJ Sluterdijk would love to take you on a ride. Originally from Madrid, she´s based in Amsterdam, where she is often seen in the dancefloors. Somewhat recently she decided to switch the front row for the decks, underground raves being her favourite habitat. She´s here to bring big beats, electro sounds and choppy twists. Expect eclectic sounds and explicit lyrics.

Derek V Bulcke is a DJ, producer and visual artist from Murcia, Spain. His DJ career started in 2015, rooted in the Trap and Vaporwave scene in Granada. Since then he’s been involved in many collectives and projects that focus on club culture, with a sound spanning from trance, breakbeat, Flamenco and more experimental sounds.

Jojo Lorenzo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the founder of the innovative music channel Book Club Radio. They are also the creator of the PBS documentary music series, Sound Field. As a Brooklyn-based DJ, Jojo seamlessly blends their expertise as a music documentarian into the beats that ignite the dancefloor.

A dedicated crate and internet digger, Rosy plays for dreamers and dancers at venues such as The Cause, Dalston Superstore, The Gun and Margate Arts Club. Her sets incorporate multiple genres to build a vibe, from low-end grooves and oddball new wave, to intergalactic disco and acid-tinged house.

Jim Captain is a Greek Dj based in Thessaloniki. Ηis interest in music began at a young age by playing the saxophone and guitar, as well as experimenting with radio producing. During the recent years, his focus aims to explore the musical universe and find connections between tribal origin sounds and modern experimentations. He is a record collector of both classical and contemporary music, with a preference in World, Disco, Bass, Techno and Electronic sounds. The last years he has been playing music in multiple venues and has participated in various events in Thessaloniki and abroad.

Jay Ho and is a London based DJ of East Asian descent with experience playing in venues around the city such as Corsica Studios, Werkhaus, Brixton Jamm, Cafe 1001 and Colours Hoxton, as well as Rise Festival in France. He’s supported DJs such as Dan Shake, Elkka, Mafalda, Space Dimension Controller and Lauer and his DJ style is a focus on long dynamic blends between tracks, playing genres such as House, Electro, Breaks, Techno and Minimal.

Saku Sahara is a DJ that’s been making waves in the French electronic scene. Her energy is inspired by the UK rave culture which she transmits at the club via percussive and diversified sounds: Jungle, Happy Hardcore, Footwork, UK Bass, Juke, all musical styles of choice that reflect her personality.

L’Miranda is a Venezuelan producer, DJ and founder of party collective Deperreo based in Barcelona. He’s shared the stage with artists like Major Lazer, Apache, Akapellah & DJ Rosa Pistola. His music as L’Miranda and EL $ABOR has been featured in publications like Complex, Vice, Noisey, and The Independent. Ahead of his latest contribution to our mix series, we asked him a few questions to get to know him better.