Gated 69 // Jadey Smith // February 2026

Gated Recordings Podcast 69 Yes. We noticed. You noticed too. Let’s move on. This month’s episode comes from Jadey Smith, long-time Node friend and Gated label co-runner. When he’s not digging endlessly for music that might be good enough to put out on the label, into his own vast collection, or disappearing down an Aphex Twin rabbit hole for the hundredth time, he occasionally surfaces to remind us why he’s trusted with the keys. What he’s delivered here is a patient, head-down all-vinyl session moving through deep and dub-leaning house, trippy percussive pressure and late-night techno weight. No rush, no gimmicks. Just groove, texture and momentum. You’ll hear dusty house swing, humid dub atmospheres, soulful undertones and moments of hypnosis that are more felt than announced. Think Boo Williams warmth, Chaos in the CBD flow, Powder’s off-kilter haze, R&S heft and the faint hum of Sandwell-era tension running underneath it all. Before the mix gets underway, there’s a nod to what’s coming next on Gated. A new EP from Sean Dixon, with When Dawn Breaks, a collaboration with Bohm, taken from The Clock. More on that soon. There’s also a brief preview of an upcoming track from a properly serious producer. No names. No context. No hints. Just listen. Then it’s over to Jadey to do what he does best. Select, blend, and lock the room into place. As ever, thanks for listening, and thanks to Jadey for stepping out of his lair and absolutely nailing it. Tracklist Version - Nothing (Darker Dub) - Miso Chaos in the CBD - Digital Sound - In Dust We Trust FP197 - CM - Soul People Music Powder - Humid Wind - ESP Institute Rai Scott - Clarinet Mood (Lazy Dub) - No More To Roam Adam Feingold - A Frame For U - Temple Heavenchord & Gaby Green - For Yura - CUE Point Boo Williams - My Place - Ensouled Afriqua - Thanksgiving - R&S Giuliano Lomonte - Glasshaus - Re.Face Limited Elia Nafzger - Mudita - Analoque Kennedy - Primal - Dream Machine Adam Collins - Controlled Burn - Vidre Mark Ambrose & Serious Cut - Reflections - Crayon Primitive - Lapis Lazuli EP - Primitive Cosmjn - The Music Behind - Nervous Apollo - Dyo - Olympos Daniel[i] - Minutiae - a.r.t.less Martinou - In Stasis - Arts Transparent N/A - Variance (Function Edit) - Sandwell District Mystic Force - Mystic Force - Kickin