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Not to be dramatic, but I started this mix series for ones like Knopha’s. I met Noah the last time I was in Shanghai - Yusu told me prior to our meeting that he knows special places for food & to me that is always a good judge of character. I had been told that Noah is one of the local legends and a few friends really praised what he does - and when I saw him open Heim before me, I understood where they were coming from completely.
The mix has a way of unravelling which has allowed me to listen to it 3 times within 24hours of receiving it. It takes you through many different moods - spaced out bass, deep house, jacking house, trippy tech house, drummy rollers. It does a great job of keeping things rolling and propulsing forward, coming up for air with a few punchy moments while keeping things restrained.
I asked Noah a few questions about himself & the mix. Hope you enjoy!
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Peach: Hi Noah! Thank you so much for being part of the Sixth Sense mix series and being my first guest. How are you?
Noah: Thanks for having me, Serena! I’m great :)
P: Where in the world do you live?
N: I live in both Shanghai and Xiamen, China.
P: Have you lived there your whole life?
N: I grew up in Guangzhou. But I have lived in Xiamen for almost 9 years, the second city that I spend the most time.
P: What is the music scene like there?
N: I wouldn’t really call it a scene here, but we used to have an underground club and a small, tight-knit crowd. I also have a few close friends who are doing music full-time.
P: What was the club called there?
N: It’s called ATP, they have moved to a new location and are looking to re-open this year.
P: What is the music scene like in where you are now?
N: At first glance, Shanghai seems vibrant, with countless crews hosting diverse parties at various clubs. The scene feels saturated, and promoting an event requires connecting with trends in a way that people can easily understand. It’s incredibly challenging to do something underground and authentic in this environment. Live music has always been more popular, and that’s only grown stronger since COVID. That’s a good thing to see.
P: What are your earliest memories of music?
N: Listening to Jacky Cheung on cassette for the first time, when I was about 5 years old.
P: When did you start to DJ?
N: Around 2009, I bought my first pair of Technics turntables.
P: You produce music as well - could you share any equipment or the process you have? Do you have any releases forthcoming or current that you’d like to share with us?
N: I mostly produce in the box these days, using Ableton Live and Studio One. I have a few hardware synths, but I struggle to fully integrate them into my workflow. I’d like to use them more, especially when I want to take a break from staring at a computer screen.
This one just came out on Mulemusiq:
https://mulemusiq.bandcamp.com/album/water-play
P: How did you record the mix?
N: I recorded the mix with two XDJs and a technics turntable, then a bit of fine tuning in Ableton.
P: Was there any inspiration behind the mix?
N: It’s definitely house music focused (maybe because it’s for you haha). I want it to be dreamy in general, while exploring different types of sub-genre in house music.
P: Did you have a setting in mind when you recorded the mix?
N: I think this would be perfect for listening to while driving on a rainy night.
P: Do you DJ full time or do you have another job? If so what is it?
N: I DJ a lot, but I can't rely on it as my only source of income. My other job is working as a music producer for campaigns and commercials.
P: Thats cool - have there been any campaigns or commercial work you’ve been especially proud of or excited by? Do you like that kind of work? Does it feel different than when you’re just producing music?
N: I’m not particularly proud of any project I’ve worked on, but I feel happy when I can deliver exactly what the client is after. The most challenging part is understanding their language. People describe music in such different ways, and I often misinterpret their intentions. Sometimes, I’m very close to the goal, but when the client requests a small adjustment, I mistakenly think they’re rejecting the whole thing.
P: Who are your favourite DJs & Producers right now?
N: My current favorite DJ is Steve Pan—he’s such a low key underrated beast, China’s best-kept secret.
As for producers, I admire Sam Goku, Ciel, Will Hofbauer, Salamanda, and Yushh. They consistently put in extra effort to make their work uniquely their own. Whether their tracks fit into the usual club atmosphere or not, I respect the confidence they show in exploring new directions. And of course, their skill is undeniable.
Tracklist:
E Ruscha V - Sunrise/ Sacred Trigonometry
ddwy - Naini's Call
Mayurashka - Percaholic
D. Tyrone, Britney - toxic (d. tyrone's toxic dubbtekno)
Andres Zacco - Novasor
John Jastszebski - Would Be Back (Nail Remix)
DJ Hermit - Blow The Roof Off
Mark Seven - Crank
Salmon & Kimura Yuta - Alan
Einox - Confined Chamber
Scøpe - Floating Method
Erik Luebs - Rubbery Discombobulation
NET GALA - Shpiral (Amazondotcom Remix)
Sam Goku - Tanggu FM
Untold - Targa
Amorphous Androgynous - Auto Pimp
Komonazmuk - Bad Apple
Shai FM - Trip
Sansouni - Dawn Breaks