Exploring Contemporary Belgian Jazz with Chad Kou

Copyright restrictions pose a challenge for our channel. YouTube automatically monetizes the songs in this mix, directing ad revenue to copyright owners. This means we can’t control the ads or their frequency. As a result, 99.9% of MAJ’s yearly viewership generates no income for us due to copyrighted music. MAJ’s mission is to share high-quality vinyl-only mixes. To continue, we need support to maintain our studio and cover expenses. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal Or make a one-time donation with no sign-up: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyAnalogJournal ---------------------- Chad Kou (born Thomas Lucas) is a selector and record collector from Douarnenez, Brittany. His journey through music began with composing scores for documentaries, a path that sparked a deep dive into sounds from across eras and continents. During a five-year stay in Belgium, Chad became a resident at audiophile venues such as L’altitude in Brussels and Gold in Ghent. It was there that he also unearthed a passion for second-hand vinyl, discovering independent record stores that slowly shaped and deepened his collection. Known for his extended, genre-fluid DJ sets, Chad is also the co-founder—alongside DJ Orañjez—of Kan Ha Disko, a series of events rooted in his native Finistère. A longtime sound system enthusiast, he builds DIY hi-fi setups that reflect the DJ culture he’s been immersed in since adolescence. 'During my five years in Brussels, I discovered a city full of incredible record shops and a vibrant scene centred around a musical genre I knew nothing about: Belgian jazz and its many influences, ranging from electronic music to psychedelic rock to afrobeat. In many ways, it felt like the city’s own soundtrack. What followed were countless encounters and well-informed recommendations—thank you Raph Stark & Mamakis, Tropicall Records, Sono Ventura, Balades Sonores, Dust Dealers, Arlequin… Thanks as well to the artists and labels offering up this extraordinary music that delights my ears every single day. This set is dedicated to Brussels’ independent record stores—the guardians of the temple and the treasure hunters.' https://www.instagram.com/chadkou ------------ Cameras: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ The Mixer: AlphaTheta - euphonia Professional 4-channel rotary mixer https://alphatheta.com/en/product/dj-mixer/euphonia/black/ Turntables: Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-gb/product/player/plx-1000/black/overview/ Stylus & Cartridges by Ortofon UK: Ortofon 2M Blue & Ortofon Concorde MKII Twin Club DJ https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/brands/ortofon/ Record Cleaning Brush: Record brush “Joni” https://ramar.berlin/en/ Equipment Provided by Audio Gold: Leben CS 600x Valve power amplifier Grundig Audiorama Hanging Speakers Yamaha CR-2020 vintage receiver  Mordaunt Short Festival Series 2 vintage speakers Audio Gold custom Technics plinths https://majical.co.uk/stories The “Aladdin’s Cave of hi-fi” Audio Gold specialises in new and second-hand stereo equipment for your home, restaurant or bar. We will find an awesome sound for you and your space, whatever your budget. Stop by or give them a call; they are here to help with all your hi-fi needs. https://audiogold.co.uk/ 0208 341 9007 info@audiogold.co.uk 308-310 Park Rd, N8 8LA Special Thanks to Dan from Symphony Distribution They are the distribution partner of Tannoy, Kerr Acoustic, Montaudio and Zeiler Audio https://symphonydistribution.co.uk/ ------------ Did you like our rug? We do too! It’s a hand-woven rug from a Turkish company called Halicizade! They ship worldwide. Browse it through the link down below: https://www.halicizade.com/en ------------ Animation and cards by Lili Fourmestraux lilifourmestraux.com ------------ Find MAJ: https://www.instagram.com/myanalogjournal https://www.instagram.com/zagerlat https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal https://linktr.ee/myanalogjournal