Machine | | atractivoquenobello

They can be very animal these 4, and their latest film by Saam Farahmand to promote & buzz their radiosoulwax web & app project is very much brutish.

“Machine” is the clip that’s being spreading virally across the Internet in an attempt to “create a unique interpretation of the ethos behind the radiosoulwax project”. A sexy, sweaty musical obsession that started off last summer bringing one hour-long mixes with visuals similar to those used in the 2manydjs live sets (24 initially) each with its own visual theme.

The initiative has been available for iOS and Android devices through their own apps, but those amazing 1h sessions are now available via vimeo as the quartet have decided to create their very own channel: vimeo.com/channels/radiosoulwax.

Don’t be afraid… it’s not too intense, nor too crazy… it’s only the best way 2manydjs thought of to share their new mixes. Enjoy!

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