Name: Abena x MIRE @ TWH 241222 by Abena
Duration: 1 h 58 min 10 s
Description: Did a closing set on Christmas Eve for my fave crew at TWH. Had a lot of fun with this one, clangers and all. Best crowd, best club, best night :--)

@livwutang


Introduce yourself? Preferred pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself? 

Helloo, I'm Liv, she/her, living in Seattle. I’ve had 7 pet rabbits growing up (Timmy, Stella, Max, Chloe, Hillary, Flower, and Cinnabun).

How is everything going with you right now?

I’m honestly quite overwhelmed between work, creative projects, big life changes, and the return to more IRL interactions but I’m feeling inspired n positive in spite of the anxiety of it all :)

How did you get your DJ name?

In high school, we had a group project in history and this girl was writing our names in the top corner of the paper and asked me my last name, which is Klutse, but she heard Wu-Tang and wrote Liv Wu-Tang. It’s been my nickname and handle ever since & when I started DJing I was just going under my IG alias and never changed it, lol.

What advice do you have to other DJs to keep sane in the DJ world? 

Have a giggle filled b2b with your besties at least 2x a month to maintain your playfulness ~

What change do we need in the dance scene post pandemic?

All white lineups 🥴 Also speaking to the PNW regional scene in particular here – prioritizing booking locals to headline & bolstering our community instead of the biggest and best names in Europe with the same 5 locals on rotation as support.

Who currently inspires your music-wise?

Dana Kelley, Gemini, Maurice Fulton, and Larry Heard tracks are endless wells of cosmic inspiration to me and I turn to them in a rut, every time! 

DJ-wise, in no particular order, I’ve been especially inspired in the last year by Wonja, Kia, Kiernan Laveaux, LT, Ron Like Hell, CCL, Peer Review, Powder, Analog Soul, ADAB, NAP, Razrbark :)

What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?

https://soundcloud.com/down-2-earth/dj-trystero Subtle ear caress with that enviable breezy effortless style & flow that I can’t get enough of 

What was your first gig? How did it go? 

It was in my friend’s attic I was sitting down playing Kaytranada edits off of a Traktor controller and I don’t think one person listened to my set LOL

Describe your favorite thing to drink and how it makes you feel?

Rose or lavender kombucha because I feel happy knowing I’m tending to my gut health lol

Why do you think it's important to share music?

Because some things you can just say better with a melody:)

Where do you see yourself in 2060? ;) 

As part of my best friend’s commune, splitting my time between shared intergenerational homes with big wide porches on every continent 

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

Deeper investments into local scenes, communal care and increased harm reduction, more + diversified (i.e. across platforms) archiving of dance music history <3 

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livwutang - 64˚

@andrewakanbi and I opening up the main stage 7-9 friday evening, it was special <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 see u all at camp next year

ronan + akanbi (live at sustain-release year 7)

recorded live on Noods Radio in Bristol on October 21st 2022

an hourlong excursion into inner sanctums & outer realms of dub, lots of music I love dearly and was super fun to play & share it with all the listeners

music for the dissonant harmonies & cosmic structures we're comprised of & connected through

"from the real to the unreal
from the darkness to the light
we rise
from clouds
to the sun
inside"

sub dub - rising dub
elite beat - mellow fellows
the flying lizards - outside
holy tongue - misinai
jake mandell - knolled troll
the indopepsychics - the absolution (indopepsychics remix)
jay glass dubs & guerilla toss - string dub
blaktroniks - teknik cleansing
creation rebel - starship africa section 3
bil laswell & style scott - aeon
dif juz - hesset
the flying lizards - postscript

thanks again to noods for having me, check the archive on their site here: https://noodsradio.com/shows/kiernan-laveaux-21th-october-22

Kiernan Laveaux's Dub Sound Conveyance mix on Noods Radio 10/21/2022

Did a closing set on Christmas Eve for my fave crew at TWH. Had a lot of fun with this one, clangers and all. Best crowd, best club, best night :--)

Abena x MIRE @ TWH 241222

Live recording from the March 2022 edition of Nonstop at Nowadays on 03.26.2022.  First few minutes are cut off due to a loose cable from mixer switchout. Big thanks to Nowadays for inviting me, and to everyone who came out and danced! <3

Wonja @ Nowadays Nonstop March 2022

@seleneseattle

"This mix was inspired by lazy, lounging days with my friend, Tondiue's creation, Frog and Dog. This is a mix a tribute to that song, and to lethargic and zoner music that encourages basking lizard energy. It recalls the warmth of summertime, green grass touching tanned skin, cold drinks in hot sunshine, and greetings from old friends. Come chill out with me, Selene :) "

Tracklist on IG

032 - Missed Connections w/ Selene

https://www.nts.live/shows/well-street-records/episodes/well-street-records-yushh-9th-march-2023

NTS Radio w/ Yushh (08.03.23)

Very happy to have an artist I've admired for a while now join the series, Italian producer/dj Lucca Mucci aka Piezo (@piezopz). With an impressive repertoire of releases on Idle Hands, Wisdom Teeth and more, Piezo has become known for a unique signature style, spacey, bassy soundscapes with serpentine percussion lines & ever-surprising quirks & charms. 

His DJ style is a poignant flow on from his productions - his set at @terraforma festival last year was a major highlight for me - he soundtracked the scorching hot afternoon with percussive, bassy, rhythmic goodness. 

Thanks so much for contributing to the series Luca!

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Animix One Hundred & Thirty One: Piezo

There is a perfect relationship between noise and silence. Some artists like to play with that, manipulating textures and our perception of sound and space. 
Bruce and Myako are among them. Accomplished artists offering a rare degree of sensitivity, they make their debut in the series with two exceptional mixes.

@iambruce
Le Pavillon Philips x Half-timbered house

Tdt #31 - Bruce

One name that's been floating around the UK and beyond is Dj ojo !! 
A talent that all must know and hear. Joe aka Dj ojo is an artist, DJ and producer based in London. He first caught our attention back in 2021 releasing on Accidental Meetings first Compilation with a progressive, organic and emotive track called Mycelial, which set the tone for what was to come. Next releasing on Pressure Dome, Joe was able to create senses we never knew we had and leave us with hair standing on all parts. His music has really made an internally positive impact in the industry. His debut EP 'Coiled Up', released on Blank Mind, was a weird and cozy dose of 4 uniquely structured tracks that stunned us all. 
Joe not only produces but also Co runs 'Avant garbage' with legendary k means on Netail radio every month offering the most obscure sounds for your ears. He is also a resident on Leeds based station, NARR radio.
We are stoked to have Joe join Cozi with his one hour of dubby infused, house which was his first musical love!


Interview..........

1. How and why did you get into producing / dj’ing?

"I've been making music on and off since my teens but it was only about 3 years ago when i started taking it a bit more seriously. I also played drums when i was younger, and i've enjoyed making sounds and rhythms since as long as i can remember, so in some ways producing music felt inevitable. But there was still a massive mental hurdle just to start actually doing it properly. As for DJing, I guess thats just the natural progression from hogging the aux cord at house parties and friends cars. The music is a bit different these days though..."

2. Who, What/where was your most coziest gig you've been to or experienced and why?

"I think there are a variety of things that can make a gig cosy, a few experiences stick out for me... hearing Dozzy play slow deep house and techno feels like receiving a big warm hug; going to small and homely venues like Spanners is comforting, even if the music is not; ambient yurts at festivals often offer cosy outlets amongst the chaos - freerotation has the best one i've seen so far. Generally speaking London and the UK could definitely do with more venues focused primarily on comfort."

3.Are you an introvert or extrovert in the industry?

"Honestly it depends on my surroundings, overall i guess probably neutral. If i'm in a comfortable space surrounded by friends, then i like to express myself and make new connections. But i also value my solitude very highly and i like to be alone, even in the club from time to time. So if you see me out and i'm acting awkwardly that's probably why 😶‍🌫️"

4. If you had to choose 1 track to vibe out too forever, what would it be?

maus & stolle - bubble on. stick it on at the afters and watch everyone wobble and melt 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl7NpAW232Q

5. What is your routine when preparing for a gig / production/writing session? do you have any special remedies/ mental prep/ places to go to? :)

"If i'm working on some music at home, i like to get into it early in the day if possible. I'll make a coffee and smoothie and prepare my desk area into a calming arrangement. I think most of the best music i've written has been first thing in the morning actually.

Preparing for a DJ gig is more of a gradual process of trying to picture myself in the environment, imagine how i'll feel, and choose a range of music accordingly. Then before the gig, eat a big bowl of pasta and try to not feel too anxious! "

CoziMix 05 - Dj ojo

A rare glimpse of the exploratory listening habits of Civilistjävel!.

https://www.factmag.com/2023/07/31/fact-mix-civilistjavel/

Fact Mixes

Fact Mix 919: Civilistjävel! (Jul '23)

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bookings : ora@sableradio.live
tunes: sendbops2abena@gmail.com

Abena x MIRE @ TWH 241222

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