This summer, Jazz Middelheim hands the reins of the Jasm Stage to a very special collective: My Analog Journal. On Sunday June 8, the beloved YouTube channel will fully curate the program, bringing its signature vinyl-only magic to Antwerp’s Park Den Brandt.

Founded in 2017 by Istanbul-born, London-based DJ and filmmaker Zag Erlat, My Analog Journal has grown into a global phenomenon among crate diggers and music lovers. Each episode explores a unique theme — from 1970s Turkish psychedelia to Japanese jazz, Latin grooves, and forgotten funk — all carefully selected and spun on vinyl. Nowadays, Shaqdi, a Swedish-Palestinian artist, producer, and DJ, has joined Zag in curating the channel.

But more than all of that, MAJ is a celebration of sound, storytelling, and culture through records. Known for their warm, analogue aesthetic and immersive mixes, the channel has built a loyal worldwide following and a reputation for exceptional taste.

The sets of Stella Zekri and Shaqdi & Zag Erlat will be recorded and broadcasted on My Analog Journal's channel after the festival. It's set to be a Sunday full of deep listening, warm tones, and musical discovery.