For someone who wasn't born there, Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann might be the most Detroit guy to ever exist.  Moving to the motor city from LA at only three weeks old, he has never "truly" left since. His music channels the musical legacy of Black Detroit – transplanted Delta blues, gospel, Motown and Fortune, Stevie Wonder, the Electrifying Mojo and the Belleville Three – with an unassailable verve. His dust-spackled opus "Silentintroduction" has hummed continously in the background of house music since its release in 1997, inspiring generations of producers. 

Two hours of Kenny Dixon Jr. aka Moodymann, selected and mixed by [LDLDN. ](https://www.nts.live/shows/spacebass)

Photo: Donavan Glover 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/in-focus/episodes/in-focus-moodymann-5th-july-2024

In Focus: Moodymann 050724

Live recording of the Sound Metaphors Boat Party at Love International 2024 with Palms Trax and Castro & Nemo.

Palms Trax b2b Sound Metaphors DJs at Love International Festival 2024

Recorded live at the k hole disco (Lunacy party), Angel Bar, 2025.

Aradea Barandana, widely known as Dea, began his DJ career in high school, spinning records as background music for a breakdance crew. What started as a casual exploration of rhythm soon blossomed into a passion for building community through music. Dea launched his own club night in Jakarta, where his eclectic taste began to take shape.
While studying in London, Dea delved deep into the world of underground and obscure cosmic sounds, honing a style that defies strict categorization. His sets are a rich tapestry of exotic psychedelia, infused with electronic grooves that transcend traditional genre boundaries.
Dea has released numerous records under his own name and as part of projects like Precious Bloom and Zatua. His collaborations span diverse fields, from co-creating a short film soundtrack with DJ Harvey to contributing to albums by A Mountain of One and Ricardo Villalobos. He also made waves with an EP released on Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records.
Looking ahead, Dea is set to release his highly anticipated solo album on Rush Hour Records in summer 2025, a testament to his ever- evolving artistry and deep connection to the global music scene.

H.A.N.D. MIX 068 : Dea Barandana

We're already thinking ahead to sunrises in The Fields this year. Imagining the connections. Feeling the vibrations. 

But before we look ahead, let's take a moment to reflect.

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE brought groove to Solar Village last year. His signature genre-blending and analog warmth carried us through deep rhythms and unexpected turns—a soulful sunrise still replaying in our heads.

Danilo Plessow aka MCDE – Solar Village – Wonderfruit 2024

"This mix explores a lot of the influences for my new album, Islands; Italo disco, Balearic 80s electronica, Japanese 90s deep house, as well as some new records I love from Good Block, Ron Trent and Balam. Islands is released 18th April, Islands Remixes drops end of May. Catch me performing live at XOYO with Dele Sosimi on Sunday 20th of April. Big love to all at SlothBoogie!" - @medlar

Medlar's new album  ISLANDS is out this Friday
Buy now : https://medlar.bandcamp.com/album/islands

SlothBoogie Guestmix #456 - Medlar

We asked Ewan to make us a short promo mix and this came in, totalling 32 tracks and clocking in at 2 hours 24 minutes! It opens with the sound of Mark Hollis’s voice as a nice nod to Spirit of Eden and then veers from drone through Balearic, Compass Point ish funk, Psych-y stuff and ends with Krauty excursions and a smattering of New Wave Pop.

We’re very grateful
Thank you Ewan xxx  🙏🏻

Ewan Pearson Spirit of Eden Mix

MBStudio tape rmx Magilla Trapparappa crew 

Gas Station V8s

HEYYYYY

► Vibes master Telephones proved the perfect guest for the inaugural episode of From The Counter with Discogs. Groovy, feel good house at it's best.
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Telephones Boiler Room Madrid DJ Set

Alter Disco meets Move D

Luke Una performing live at We Out Here online festival for Reform Radio X Jager stage. 21.8.20