DJ Soch opens the first hour with early ’90s Italian productions, evoking the Riviera Romagnola club sound shaped by venues like Cocoricò, Peter Pan, Pacha, and legendary afterhours such as Diabolica and Vae Victis. This is the spirit he brings into his productions, gathered under the name, The Italian Stallion. Following him for the second hour, Issam Dahmani guides listeners through dream house, italo house, and disco edits, blending timeless classics with modern gems and his signature Mediterranean touch.

CLOSE TO THE HEART W/ DJ SOCH & ISSAM DAHMANI - 02 OCT 25 @ LOOSE.FM

DJ Soch, aka The Italian Stallion, kicks off the episode with a soulful, down-tempo selection before moving into deeper, warmer rhythms, a sonic journey weaving together dream house and influences from Chicago, New York, and Detroit.

Today’s guest: Manuold, a DJ, producer, and sound engineer from Palermo.

Manuold blends authenticity with timeless groove, establishing himself as one of the most active and respected Italian house producers in the contemporary scene. His productions have been featured on legendary labels such as Madhouse Records (“Champions Record”), We_r House, and 808 Crystal Grooves, as well as BKA Records and House Puff by DJ Steaw.

CLOSE TO THE HEART W/ BKA FM / ISSAM DAHMANI GUEST: NICHOLAS (AURA SAFARI)

Issam Dahmani opens the show with an exploration of various shades of house music smoothly moving from the raw, soulful vibes of the ’90s to more recent and contemporary productions. Following that, we have the honour of hosting Nicholas Lammatteo, known simply as Nicholas. A talented DJ and producer from the Italian deep house scene. Nicholas has developed a deeply personal musical language over time, rich in references to soul, disco, acid, and classic New York house, with acclaimed releases on cult labels such as 4Lux, Quintessentials, Skylax, Home Taping Is Killing Music, Shall Not Fade, Kojak Giant Sounds, and many more. As co-founder of the Aura Safari project, Nicholas naturally delves into jazz-funk, boogie, and broken beat, always maintaining a strong connection with the dancefloor and the most authentic roots of club music.

CLOSE TO THE HEART W/ BKA FM / ISSAM DAHMANI GUEST: NICHOLAS (AURA SAFARI)

DJ Soch, together with his new partner Issam Dahmani, brings BKA FM – “Close to the Heart”, a new radio show on LOOSE marking a significant moment in the history of their label. Following deep reflection on identity, values, and future direction, the long-standing Black Angus Records has changed its name to BKA Records – Beats Kickin’ Again. This decision stems from the awareness that the original name, while chosen in good faith, could be misunderstood or perceived as insensitive. The new name reflects a natural evolution, more aligned with what the project stands for today: openness, respect, and a genuine passion for music.

BKA FM will be a series of two-hour podcasts, entirely dedicated to music and free of spoken interruptions, designed to offer a rich and immersive sonic journey. The musical selection will span a wide range of genres and shades, including soul, jazz, nu jazz, broken beat, funk, boogie, hip hop, R&B, downtempo, jungle, ambient, house, techno, and other forms of electronic music. A carefully crafted mosaic that reflects the deep musical culture and passion of the two hosts, blending timeless classics with rare finds and fresh contemporary cuts.
All mixes will be curated and performed by DJ Soch & Issam Dahmani, who will also welcome special guests from both the Italian and international music scenes, aiming to spotlight the most authentic and compelling voices in the underground landscape.

DJ SOCH, ISSAM DAHMANI - CLOSE TO THE HEART W/ BKA FM - 27/07/25@LOOSE.FM