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Smooth, blippy, and laced with classics, this mix is by Brooklyn’s own Big A.D. (@thelevelparty). It carries the spirit of renewal and invigoration that we’re universally merging with. It bangs. Don’t sleep, stay awake.

d o w n 2 e a r t h 28 - Big A.D.

Big A.D. returns to 909 with a playful mix originally pulled together for a Nowadays live stream.

Based in New York City, Andrew Devlin first dabbled with electronic music in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2019 that he fully immersed himself and started working on the tracks you’ll find on ‘Something New’. A man of many interests and projects, Andrew founded the party series The Level Party with DJ Voices and Onkel-S, runs a small business called Devlin’s, is an avid cook and likes to spend time shooting hoops.

Speaking about the mix, Andrew says, “I recorded this mix for a Nowadays live stream early in the pandemic. I was unemployed at the time, and feeling pretty uncertain about the future (like the rest of us). I did luck into a pair of CDJs for home use, though, so I had spent a lot of time just goofing off on those and messing with effects/ weird blends. It felt a bit like when I was first learning how to DJ, trying to mix DJ Shadow into house records. This is kind of the result of that."

@thelevelparty

Untitled 909 Podcast 094: Big A.D.

Bad Andrew's down on his luck and his friends are gone. There's nothing to do but pull up a chair at his favorite blackjack table and reunite with his demons. Listen as he chases the night, exploring dark corners of the casino and his soul. It's a mix to be bad to.

Visual link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NewEaof4ADE

Bad Andrew - Casino Mix

banging good mix from @thelevelparty bossman Andrew Devlin!! lock in doggos <3

Earth Dog Radio 020: Andrew Devlin

NYC’s Andrew Devlin takes a break from his usual dance floor facilitation to offer us a poolside soundtrack inspired by a recent stay at The Standard hotel in Miami Beach.

Q. Where do things currently sit on @thelevelparty front, and what other projects have you been busily chipping away at?

A. What’s that line? “We’ve been coming to the same party for 12 years now, and in no way is that depressing.” I think we’re nearing 10 now. In any case, the party feels like it’s in a really good place. After doing it more or less solo for a minute, I brought 5 residents on board who I love dearly–Alien D, KFeelz, Nigelthreetimes, No Sir, and Yibing. Everyone has so much range and energy, it’s been special getting the group together.
I’m really excited for our Glen Falls House weekender upstate in July (14-16). We get to take over this little hotel in the woods for a weekend and stretch out. It’s a dream. Big shoutout Josh Houtkin at Good Room for all his work making that a reality.
Past that, we’ve got some shows at our usual spots, Le Bain and Good Room, as well as a couple of day parties at Public Records’ new Nursery and a July 4 BBQ at Mansions. Would really like to bring the group of us to some other cities soon. I dream about heading back to New Orleans, doing Level Miami, Level Mexico City, Ibiza, etc…Anyone reading this wants to get in touch, let’s build ;)
Personally, I run a small sound company here in NYC, so I’m trying to grow that business and maintain my sanity. I’d like to get back into making music soon, even just a few cheeky edits. Start a podcast (I know, I know). And eventually open up a venue. A pub of sorts with good food and music. 

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together?

There is, in fact, a pretty specific one. This mix is dedicated to the pool at the Standard in Miami. I went in January for the first time and recorded this when I got home. The vibe there is so strong. You’re sitting outside, eating the best caprese salad of your life, there’s a 2’ iguana crawling on a palm tree, you’ve got a green juice or a margarita in one hand. Everyone is having a good time and partying in this really respectful way. They’re just sipping on a cocktail or walking to the hot tub or making out in the pool. 
I thought a lot of that had to do with the soundsystem and the music programming–there are speakers everywhere (including underwater) playing at like 6/10 volume. The music is on a sort of soulful r&b/ balearic tip. I was on Shazam all weekend. So this mix is a dedication to that–if someone gave me 80 minutes to DJ the Standard Miami pool, this is what I would play.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment? 

A. Definitely. To run through a couple… ”Wall Street” I discovered reading Dub by Michael Veal. Great book for anyone interested in DJ’ing, soundsystems, production, etc. I got really into Jackie Mittoo reading that, and have been playing that track since. 
The Lauryn Hill track, “Sweetest Thing” I heard in a coffee shop in Amsterdam in 2009, forgot about completely, then recently re-discovered.
“Don’t Break my Heart” is a big song for my wife and me. We both stumbled on it when we started dating at the beginning of 2020. We almost chose it as our first dance at the wedding, but thought the lyrics were a little dark. Anyway, big tune at the house. 
And the last track, the Mike Huckaby remix, is close to my heart. I was lucky enough to meet Mike a few years ago and gave him a ride to his hotel after a gig. He had just played for 3 hours and all he wanted to talk about was my Volkswagen Jetta. He was really such a sweet, warm guy, and this track always makes me think of him. R.I.P. 
Thanks so much for having me on this! Been a huge fan of MDC for a long time, and the radio shows and mix specials got me through lockdown over here. Means a lot to be a part of it. Much love.

MDC.284 Andrew Devlin

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin (@andrewdevlin17)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

For the third episode of our Truancy Sessions series, we're thrilled to feature New York-based DJ and promoter Andrew Devlin, renowned for his iconic Level parties. Since its inception in 2014, Level has evolved from filling dancefloors in small Bushwick dive bars to becoming a staple of NYC's nightlife scene, with a recent expansion to Miami showing they are still in ascension. Andrew, along with his team of five residents, has cultivated a musical ethos that spans from tasteful record selections to peak-time party curveballs, showcasing his versatility and range as a gifted DJ. His opening set at Sustain Release in 2022 exemplifies this, seamlessly blending Carly Simon, Beck, Portishead, and Chaka Khan with cutting-edge dance music. We knew Andrew would deliver a stellar selection for our Sessions series, and he has certainly exceeded our expectations.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Couple tracks are unknown white labels so may need some help naming. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Andrew Devlin will get back to you :)

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Andrew Devlin

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin

The third edition comes from NYC neighborhood guy, Andrew Devlin. The Level Party founder and resident found some time in between grill chats to cook up something special for us here at Doof Spawn. Some words from the big man himself, and a tracklist: 

"I followed one of my favorite DJs in the world, Beige, at our Glen Falls House weekend  this year. I’d had a really weird/stressful week (was convinced I had shingles) and along with probably 5 other reasons, the gig didn’t go according to plan. I was bummed, but it got me thinking about what kind of music I want to play. If I could do the gig over, what would I do? This mix is inspired by that, closing a party that’s chaotic and a little seedy but ultimately well-intentioned." 

@andrewdevlin17 / @thelevelparty


Aniara - Nadir
Aquatic Themes - Klunk
DJ Fitness - Get Swole feat. BUGZMAIN
Santiago Salazar - Más Violencia
Mark Broom - R-Root
N-Gynn - Fire on Fire
Code Industry - Fury
Miles Mercer - Counting to Eight
Horseshoe - Honey (Edit)
Klon Dump - Surprise Room
Wheelman - Drifting
Ground - Stone Bridge (Original)
dubz_96 - Cali (Cartel Minimal Dub)
Davis Galvin - Manumitura
DJ Lilocox - Fronteiras
DJ Skull - Bring it Home
Barca - Fram, Ursul Polar
Drummy - Drummy ID (The Sorry Records Soundsystem One)

Doof Spawn 003: Andrew Devlin - The Glen Falls House do-over

https://soundcloud.com/andrewdevlin17
tracklist on IG @ inner__smile__

020 Andrew Devlin: Party of One

Andrew D with a moody selection ahead of the party in New Orleans.

JFK
Dizzy Gillespie - Jubelo
Unknown
MGUN - Debit 
Art Crime - Happiness Side Effects
Stephan Kimbel - Nitsa
Northern Structures - Skagerrak
Christopher Rau - Escape from Brooklyn (Norm Talley mix)
Andrew NY - Not Now
Wavemother - Marathon
Young Male - Drug Deal Videos
Reade Truth - A Juno 909 Reflection
Mike Grant - The Struggle of my People (Mr G's There's Hope Mix)
Giam - 104

Andrew Devlin - Level Mix for NOLA

Andrew Devlin is a New Yorker that likes to play good music for fun people. He throws a party called Level that happens regularly in New York and once in New Orleans. He thinks music and parties should be interesting and cool and not that serious all at the same time. 

His mix for the 105th Good Room Podcast was recorded in his home studio with 2 turntables and a mixer and hopefully reflects that. You can catch Andrew Devlin playing at Good Room on 10.06 at a free party with Bwana and DJ Nicely (Working Women). RSVP to get on the list - http://bit.ly/BwanaRSVP

Good Room Podcast 105 - Andrew Devlin

Andrew Devlin - Mix for Lucy

minami deutsch - new pastoral life
the egg - venice beach
social climbers - chris & debbie
the breeze - the lonely cloud
richie thumbs - thumbs up! feat. the lox
laid back - sunshine reggae
jimothy lacoste - gettin' busy
odd numbers - piper's delight
will dimaggio - all good (jazz mix)
sterling ensemble - believe (sterling mix)
amazon club - save our paradise
daisy glow - sunday in the park
public possession - t-t-tool
m.a.n.d.y. - o superman

Uncle Dev - Pool Mix

ML307: Andrew Devlin

The man behind New York’s lively Level Party turns in an incredibly fun set of folk-pop classics, bleary techno, and, uh, Toadies. Also he believes a good party is like a sandwich!

Read more here: https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/wjyepm/andrew-devlin-noisey-mix-stream

Tracklist:
J.J. Cale - Cherry
CSNY - Dark Star
PM Dawn - Set Adrift on Memory Bliss
Mary J. Blige - Be Happy
MGUN - Inside Me
Solitary Dancer - Heroine Dub
Lumidee - Uh Oh
Syclops - 5 Left
Sleazy - Sex Jam
Mr. Curtains - Theme
Madteo - We Doubt You (Can Make It)
LNDCROY - Slam City (Mix Assist Mix)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor
Debbie Deb - Lookout Weekend
Cyrk - Bossanova Rock
Strafe - Set it Off (edit)
Alex Seidel - Secret High
Lil Baby, Drake - Yes, Indeed (AD blend)
Violet - Silver Lining
Textasy - I’m the Needle
Daniel Beddingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
Short Stuff, Mickey Pearce - Tripped Up (Ramandanman Mix)
DJ Technics - Luv U More
The Toadies - Possum Kingdom

Noisey Mix: Andrew Devlin

Up next we got a mix from Andrew Delvin, the head promoter and DJ of @thelevelparty. They've been putting out lots of cool mixes lately, you should check them out if you haven't already. Enjoy!!


The Level Party on Facebook>>>>  https://www.facebook.com/thelevelparty/?__tn__=HHH-R

MIX036 // Andrew Devlin

Mix for Out of Space on Dublin Digital Radio

Booka Shade - Body Language (Interpretation Mix)
Coral D - Sways 
Cleveland - Aku 
Sleep D & Albrecht - From 50
Deadboy - Klint
Martyn - Vancouver (Head High Remix)
Matias Aguayo - Loca Dance 130 bpm
MDThies - Tempt (Samo DJ Remix)
Basses Terres - Until I Am Gone
Shedbug - Crab With a Knife
Scan 7 - Direct Effect (Andrew Red Hand Remix)
Humanoid - St88819 (Plaid Remix_)
L.S.G. - Freak Vinyl Mix
Perko - Grace
Darkstar - Aldy’s Girl’s a Computer (Kyle Hall Remix) 
Hugo Massien - Candy Flip
Deadmau5 feat. Kaskade - I Remember (vocal mix)
Bud Burroughs - Oleano
Mo’lima - Thinking Bout U

Uncle Dev - Nostalgia Mix (Out of Space 8.26.20)

Juanita's Mix 021 with Uncle Dev @thelevelparty

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. Neighborhood guy, entertainer, cook.

Q. How long have you been involved in the NY music scene?
A. Born uptown 1988. Sold some CDs for a band in Alphabet City 2006. Learning how to DJ this year.

Q. Tell us a little bit about this mix.
A. It's a 120bpm self-help mix.

Juanita's Mix 021: Uncle Dev

Hypnotic Groove mix #321 comes from NYC dj, Uncle Dev. 

Uncle Dev is the resident dj/founder of The Level Party in his home city of New York.  

Dev's good friend, Colinford Mattis, is facing 45 years to life in prison for an alleged incident during the New York City protests. Please read more and consider donating here: bit.ly/colinfund 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thelevelparty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncledev2020/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelevelparty/

Hypnotic Groove Mix #321 - Uncle Dev

@thelevelparty

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

Andrew Devlin. He/him. Currently floating in/around NYC. I’m color blind. 

How is everything going with you rn?

Staying positive every day. 

Have you taken any fun trips this summer?

I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 3 months at my stepmom’s on Long Island, about 10 minutes from the beach. It’s kind of felt like one long trip to be honest, and a very mellow one. 

What is your # 1 Rona rule? 

Eat your vegetables. 

What do you miss about life pre covid?

I miss my bowling team a lot. Big shout out to the whole Still Rolling crew. 

Who currently inspires you music-wise?

Beck, for the last year or so. Yesterday I listened to “Red Clay” by Freddie Hubbard a few times, I read about it in that Mike Huckaby interview that was going around. Been learning “Old Man” by Neil Young on guitar, so that’s been stuck in my head. Mix-wise, the last two things I loved were DJ Voices’ Daisychain Mix and Martyn Bootyspoon’s Crack Mix. I think you can hear a little of those in this one. 

What  would be your last meal… in disturbing detail plz : ) 

Ooh, this is a tough one! I’ve been shifting my eating habits a lot the past few months and dabbling in vegetarianism...so I think I’ll go that route: Spinach ravioli by Papa Pascuale topped with some homemade marinara sauce by my mom. Speedy Romeo-style caesar salad with huge romaine leaves & fresh parmesan, couple anchovies. Baked stuffed clams. Fresh garlic bread with a little bit of parsley mixed in there. Frantoia olive oil on the table. Jeni’s coffee ice cream. 

Name 3 DJ’s you wanna see post covid asap?

Hmm… I’ve probably listened to Physical Therapy mixes more than anyone else this time, so would be nice to go have that experience IRL. Same with Ash Lauryn, I missed her at Nowadays last year. And I was supposed to see DJ Harvey right before the shutdown, so I’ll throw him on there. Really I just can’t wait to be in the club, though, don’t care who’s playing. 

Let’s play a pipipi game… I give you a situation & you give me a track 

** on a boat in a pond slowly sinking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVDKsgNHhOs

**56 hr acid trip with a childhood best friend who has 4 kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg

** track to soothe the world 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fH5r-l_HLE

Favorite weird drug experience?

I was tripping with some friends in college, just walking around town and this crazy storm rolled in. Lightning struck a 30’ tree right behind us and the tree dropped immediately, made the loudest sound I’ve heard in my life. Missed us by about 10 feet. I don’t know if that was my “favorite” but probably the most memorable. 

What scent would you choose to be on full blast for the rest of your life?

Fresh basil.

Describe a childhood music experience that dictates your music taste today

My dad took me to my first concert, which was Tina Turner at Jones Beach. He loved a diva. I also love divas.

Advice to beginning djs & producers?

This is always a hot topic--but as someone who learned using a controller and a laptop, I’d highly recommend putting time in to play records or at least focus on playing by ear. Once you can do that, everything else feels easy, and you can play b2b with anyone--kinda the most fun part of DJ’ing. I have to tell myself this all the time, but don’t compare yourself to others and enjoy the process. 

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

More residencies for local DJs and more focus on dancing. Like actual dancing. 

Contact info for an organization/person who needs help rn
bit.ly/colinfund

Uncle Dev - 72˚F

Big A.D. / Uncle Dev / Bad Andrew
@thelevelparty