We're crossing off yet another first for CENTER BOOTH this week, this time with LA's finest vinyl enthusiast, 1morning. Truthfully, we didn't even have turntables when we asked him to play. We snagged a set of Technics off of Marketplace just to make this one happen, with zero regrets. As expected, he puts our booth to work– scattering records around the ring and dialing in a slick and seductive hour of fresh, House-tinged Techno. A rising star on the international stage, 1morning (born Amir Karneh) remains a beloved fixture in the American underground, bridging gaps between generations and distant localities through his love for snappy, turn of the century Techno. In 2023 he made the switch to DJ strictly with vinyl, and it's not hard to see why after watching the passion on display in this episode. In his CENTER BOOTH mix, he pulls out classic gems from the Umek alias Mumps, solid staples from DJ Rush, and others from Trevor Rockcliffe that showcase his more recent flirtation with the ambiguous edges of Tech House. It's almost pointless to list his extensive accolades here; he's been everywhere and back in the last couple of years, but after an absolutely show-stopping set at Nowadays Nonstop last month, it's safe to say that Amir's hot streak isn't letting up any time soon.
Production: Sam Clarke
Edit, Color: Jessica Dunn Rovinelli
Release Notes: Annabel Ross
Booth & studio build: Mike Rito
Ring light: Gum Gum Studio
AV workflow: Wavdwgs
Format: Carsten Goertz
CD: Ghikhan Blossfeld-Lau