ELECSOUL PRESENTED BY DJ ROBBIE DUNCAN
ELECSOUL PRESENTED BY DJ ROBBIE DUNCAN
DJ Robbie Duncan
ElecSoul is a weekly podcast hosted by DJ Robbie Duncan, a passionate selector known for his seamless blending of genres and deep knowledge of global Black music. Running since 2020, the show explores jazz, soul, future R&B, and soulful house, offering listeners a journey through timeless sounds and cutting-edge electronic music. Based in Stroud, a town renowned for its creative community, DJ Robbie Duncan brings his expertise and love for music to every episode, celebrating the richness and diversity of the music scene.
SWELTER
The heatwave has returned to the UK and hit us hard this week, hence the name of this week's show: SWELTER. Episode artwork was taken during our trip to the Alhambra, which was probably the first time we experienced truly sweltering temperatures (around 40°C). Tracks featured in this week's show include a couple of interesting selections from my music library: Natural Vaudou – Vaudou Game, Calle F – Mala, and Heat – Rapson & Nathan Thomas, all of which capture the sweltering essence of the show. Full track list and links are available on my blog: www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
Jul 11
1 hr 9 min
STROLLIN'
STROLLIN' is packed with feel-good music to lift your mood, wherever you are and whatever the time of day. Full tracklist: www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul If you're planning a wedding, private party or corporate event and you're looking for a DJ who creates unforgettable dance floors with soul, funk, disco, house and timeless classics, I'd love to hear from you. Bookings: www.djrobbieduncan.com Follow along for more music, mixes and event updates on Instagram: @djrobbieduncan And if you're in Gloucestershire, come and join us for Ngoma live at Stroud Brewery on Friday 28 August for an evening of incredible live music, DJs and great vibes. Hope to see you there! Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gloucester/The-Stroud-Brewery-And-Taproom/NGOMA-LIVE-PERCUSSION-PIANO-KEYBOARD--DJs/42313378/
Jul 4
1 hr 2 min
OPTIMISTIC
As always, this isn't about chasing the latest trends it's about sharing records that move me and, hopefully, move you too. Whether you're listening on your morning commute, relaxing at home or finding your own space on the dancefloor, I hope this selection brings a little joy to your day. Full track listing and previous shows are available at www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
Jun 27
1 hr 2 min
NO WRONG NO RIGHT
This week's selection takes its name from the beautiful collaboration between Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper, No Wrong No Right. To me, the title encourages a feeling of simply trying things and going with the flow of life. With that thought in mind, the opening records in this show could almost be interpreted as futuristic for their time. Listening back to Mass Production's Galaxy and George Duke's North Beach, I'm struck by how forward-thinking they sounded in the 1970s. From there, the journey unfolds through the live improvisations of Henrik Schwarz and Bugge Wesseltoft, soulful reflections from Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper, and deep grooves from Milan93, Ralph Session and Ethan West before ending with the haunting beauty of Sohn's Bloodflows. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. Do those early records sound futuristic to you, or is there another track in the selection that stands out? Full track listing available at www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul — just look for NO WRONG NO RIGHT. Cheers ROBBIE DUNCAN
Jun 19
1 hr 10 min
AM Blues
This week's selection is called AM Blues — a soundtrack for slow starts, unexpected journeys and the memories that certain records can unlock years later. Full show notes www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
Jun 14
1 hr 1 min
DEEPER THAN YOU KNOW
ElecSoul Deeper Than You Know This week's ElecSoul journey drifts through soul, jazz-funk, deep house and disco, connecting timeless classics with contemporary underground sounds. I captured the Isaac Hayes track directly from the original cassette album, which was great fun and brought back a lot of memories. A big thank you to Ray Juss for inspiring me to dig back through my old cassette collection. There’s something special about revisiting these tapes music, moments and memories all wrapped together in that warm analogue sound. Playlist and links will be up soon at djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul Look out for this show title.
Jun 5
1 hr 15 min
FREEDOM SUITE
I've called this one Freedom Suite as it's a straight through mix for sunshine vibes where ever you are. Full track list available to djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul Come over and I'll see you there!
May 29
54 min
SOOFLE
This week’s show is called SOOFLE. Soofle is a highly influential early French deep house and techno project formed in 1993 by legendary electronic producers Ludovic Navarre (best known as St Germain) and Shazz. I’m genuinely happy right now. The sunshine is finally out, and after nearly six years of building, shifting and refining ElecSoul, the studio setup finally feels how I want it to feel… or at least I think it does! Full playlist, articles and links: www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
May 22
1 hr 4 min
Move On Up
MOVE ON UP Soulful movement through jazz, deep house and Detroit-rooted electronics. From Brian Jackson to Jeff Mills, Cameo and more. Full track information at https://djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul/blog/7767629/move-on-up
May 16
1 hr 5 min
OWN IT - MIXTAPE
This week it's a mixtape show. I'll back on the mic next week for a catch up call. OWN IT. A DJ mix moving through soul, jazz, broken beat, deep house and techno. This set is about trusting my sound and letting different energies sit together naturally, from warm, soulful moments into deeper, more driving club spaces. No forcing it, just letting the music lead. Featuring music from Eli Escobar, Crackazat, Afronaut, Sandy Rivera and DJ Stingray. Recorded live in one take. List of tracks played: www.djrobbieduncan/elecsoul
May 8
1 hr 16 min
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