Nashville-based producer, percussionist, and DJ @mischa-lively (née Blake Barton) has held a special place in our hearts over the past few years, ever since first discovering his work through his parties, and recordings on RACECAR and his own imprint, New Love Unlimited. Every new mix from Mischa is a true joy and an event that is bound to cure whatever ails ya. Likewise, his productions sparkle, consistently turning up in mixes from our most beloved selectors. For that reason, there's no one we'd rather have help us ring in the beginning of this wild, troubled, and hopeful year, with his dreamy brand of life-giving, rhythm-forward soul and italo. Our little islands feel more and more like an archipelago of love after each listen, and for that we're ever thankful.  

From the DJ:

"At the end of 2019, @ilind and I discussed me recording a mix for their series Abstract Without Abstraction. Nearly a year later, after adapting to quarantine, I finally submitted a mix to them. I selected important records from my personal history (plus a few newer acquisitions) and focused on the long blend, honoring mood and song structure. No longer having a monthly DJ slot, this is a snapshot of what I might’ve played during hour 1 of 5 at Duke’s had the pandemic never took hold. What is strange is this mix was recorded in early October 2020, and was guided by thoughts of renowned laid-back resident DJ, José Padilla, mixed eerily just a couple weeks before his death on October 18, 2020. This is my interpretation of José’s Balearic resident ethos, albeit less beachy and much slimier. Thank you José for reminding us that the person mixing is just the conduit for the greater magic already existing in the music. And thank you Isaac allowing my submission."

For more, discover https://newloveunlimited.bandcamp.com/merch and https://soundcloud.com/mischa-lively

AW/OA 043: Mischa Lively 4 Abstract Without Abstraction

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Theydylike

Music Maker and Beat Dropper

Booking:
Bread & Circuses Agency
aliklynnlyle@gmail.com

AW/OA is dedicated to all voices from the spectrum of electronic musics. 

Demos, mixes & inquiries: https://linktr.ee/isaacLinder

design by Entrancer | all illustrations are courtesy lindersculpture.com

DJ/Promoter @Detour-Pgh

Upcoming Shows/ Streams 2025:
09/07: Minka, PGH @ Umami
09/12: Umami Evenings, PGH @ Umami
09/27: DETOUR pres. AMX + JR2k, PGH @ Hot Mass


:: SASB sets via @msyhdotfm on most Months ::
https://soundcloud.com/sideasidebradio/sets/msyh-fm-sets

they/ them
Pittsburgh > San Francisco > Seattle
https://www.instagram.com/sis__girl/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/sisgirl

DJ / Intermedia Artist / Sweet Abyss
 
Weaving together abstracted grooves across genre, BPM and era, Malzof’s sonic journeys intersect with realms of ambient, experimental, house, techno, and beyond. Their sets enchant the dance floor with blissed-out beats, freakyfun vocals, and environmentally enhancing percussive soundscapes, ultimately showcasing their passion for storytelling, sampling, community collaboration, & dancing.


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Playing records since 2010. Let's do it together. 

Abstract without Abstraction
@awithouta

Operated by @mischa-lively
• We donate to Equal Justice Initiative. 
• All links are here: https://linktr.ee/mischa.lively
• Distributed by @triplevisionnl

In addition to the links below, you can buy music here:
• Bandcamp (US): bit.ly/2XIX50k
• DJ Shop (DE): bit.ly/2pp9MCC
• Bent Crayon (US): bit.ly/2P5SPaH
• Technique (Japan): bit.ly/2KxbyJ8
• Traxsource (digital download): bit.ly/31vKHTw
• Juno (digital download): bit.ly/2J02Fak
• Beatport (digital download): www.beatport.com/artist/mischa-lively/544719
• Spotify: spoti.fi/2pt1xoK

One of Ohio’s finest, Columbus-based Jenny Arcade has spent the last decade mixing records. She brings her sparkling punk DIY attitude to the dancefloors. When she was about 14 years old she was booking hardcore shows. Never losing that drive to present music, she has created and promoted various parties like Trou De Loup, Strut, and Little Beat. Jenny Arcade has held residency in the Disco Room at one of North America’s most valued parties, Midwest Fresh. For five years you could find her among the shelves of Roots Records working as a buyer and manager, and spent an equal amount of time managing and booking for Double Happiness. 

Jenny Arcade has a zero bullshit attitude, and does everything in her strength to encourage and empower the women and queer folks in her community. She participated in Chicago’s Walking and Falling workshop which teaches women and nonbinary people the art of DJing. With that experience she created a W&F chapter for Columbus in 2018 and also participated in the Buffalo edition of W&F that same year. As a true connector she uses platforms, like her radio show Mixed Emotions on WCRS, to provide space for other creative comrades to express themselves.