Banes - Mogra Radio #51

Mograradio Jun 26, 2023

Banes, an energetic DJ in Saigon's UK-style music scene, recently shared a exclusive mix with us, an opportunity made possible by a mutual acquaintance. His unique talent stands out in a scene where high-quality mixes combining UKG, Rave, and Techno are few. We invite you to enjoy this bold mix from Banes. (Kato)

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Banes

With music, drums were my first love.

The energy you feel behind a kit is unreal. It’s why I started playing in hardcore punk, metal and thrash bands at 15, where I really started to understand how rhythm changes a song’s dynamic.

But when I started studying Music Tech at college, the only hardcore I played was 90s rave classics. This was a life-changing period for me. I was exploring techno, dub, garage, and basically anything electronic, then spinning the finds at my mate’s house parties.

Then by 2019, I was DJing around Bristol and ended up getting a residency at a local club called, The Old Crown Courts. That’s basically where I learnt my foundations.

Since leaving the UK for Saigon, I’ve met some incredible people and connected with the city’s super supportive scene. In a pretty short time, I’ve already played several events, festivals and clubs like The Obs, Lighthouse, and the Villa Project.

For my Mogra mix, I created a hybrid set recorded in my mate’s living room. I think the need for a live element in my sets recently comes from playing the drums, so I’ve started using a sampler to add voice samples and warped elements to create deeper, more textured and evolving soundscapes.

I hope you enjoy it!