As 2022 comes to a close, I have to confess that I feel the most positive and excited about the future than I've felt in...well, maybe ever. It was one of the most challenging years of my life, but I feel like I've come out on the other side. I don't just see the light at the end of the tunnel, I feel like I'm coming out of the tunnel itself, ready to meet 2023 with excitement and a lot of enthusiasm. I thank my friends, my community, my tribe and a lot of love directed at me for all of it. 

This music reflects that sense of optimism for me. It's based more on traditional house than what I usually spin, but the songs on this mix just kind of came to me. Where I usually labor over a mix...this one just flowed. One take. Less agonizing. More flow. 

And with all that said, I wish for all of you listening a 2023 of beauty, love, growth, great sex, friendship, and community...of challenges met squarely and successfully...and of course, ridiculously great music and dancing.

Much Love,
LAZAR

Out Of The Tunnel

Volume Two of "Songs For Modern Lovers," a sequel to last year's Volume One. This is a sprawling mix filled with the ups and downs, highs and lows and the pleasures and pains of love.  Happy Valentine's Day to one and all, with love from The Acidic Rabbi. ❤️❤️❤️

1. Erotic Soul - 2020 Rework by Gorge
2. Harvest Moon - Original Mix by Dear Humans
3. Run to You (feat. Claudia Kane) - Edit by Maya Jane Coles, Claudia Kane
4. Love You So - Original Mix by Maickel Telussa, Lissat, Block & Crown
5. Name of Love (feat. SPNCR) [Torren Foot Remix] by Lee Foss, Franky Wah, Torren Foot, SPNCR
6. Sun Is Hot by Nala
7. tu tienes mi corazón by dj poolboi
8. Out of My Mind by Luxe Agoris, Jesse Ian
9. If I Can't Have You by Block & Crown, Paul Parsons
10. Warm Disco by Lee Foss, Anabel Englund
11. All 4 Love (feat. Tasty Lopez) by Mark Knight, Rene Amesz, Tasty Lopez
12. All over Again - Original Mix by Block & Crown
13. Can't Hide Love - Index Remix - Radio Edit by The Moleskins, Index
14. Un rêve à deux by Jean Tonique, Bleu Platine
15. Can't Take My Eyes off You by Craymer, AIIVAWN
16. Hot Hands by Darius
17. Lost In You (Falling In Love) - Estiva Remix by Dezza, Estiva
18. Cold as Ice - Original Mix by Block & Crown
19. Tearing Me Up by Bob Moses
20. Enfants by Julien Pastel
21. Greatest Day by Double Touch, Reigan
22. I'll Wait - Le Youth Remix by Lane 8, Channy Leaneagh, Le Youth
23. Mon Cheri - LP Giobbi Remix by Sofi Tukker, Amadou & Mariam, LP Giobbi
24. Sunlight (feat. Years and Years) - Radio Edit by The Magician, Years & Years
25. Everything - Original Mix by Lonely Boy
26. Ready For Your Love by Gorgon City, MNEK
27. How Deep Is Your Luv - Extended Mix by GhostMasters
28. You've Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
29. Love - Ultimate Mix by John Lennon

Songs For Modern Lovers, Volume Two

Inward Healing

The theme for this month's Rezidence is transitions and this is a Deep House journey to get into that vibe. Special thanks to Planet Troy for some of the tracks played here. 

1. First Landing by Moon Boots
2. Odysée by Klur
3. Musica Si by Sugarman, Tim Kiri
4. Alaçatı - Original Mix by Martin Roth
5. The Brooklyn Gypsy by Danny Tenaglia
6. Steiná - Jakhira Remix by Bjorn Salvador, Middle Aged Dad, Jakhira
7. Irs13 (Ben Bohmer Remix) by Wood
8. sometimes it's scary but it's still just you and me (Original Mix) by Leaving Laurel
9. Beautiful Life - Sascha Funke Remix by Gui Boratto
10. The Night Is Ours by ALPHA 9
11. Parfume - Dosem Remix by Eli & Fur, Dosem
12. Watching Over You (Extended Mix) by Tinlicker
13. Lost Love by Scott Pullen
14. Let's Just - Extended Mix by Tommy Farrow
15. Sleepwalker by Tinlicker
16. SKYWALKER by La Giang
17. Lights (Extended Mix) by Romain Garcia
18. The Distance by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
19. Indulgence by Nora En Pure

Rezidence 30 - April 2023

Some hot and dirty beats to bump and grind to for the summer. 

1. Bass Uh - Extended Mix by Fuzzy Hair
2. Chachi by Bassani
3. Tina by Vintage Culture, Bhaskar, Meca, The Vic
4. This Track by Fab Massimo, Mike & Me
5. I Want Your Body by Dave Ruthwell, TOROK, Avilo
6. Poison by Hot Since 82
7. I'm A Freak by Viddsan, Terri-Anne
8. No Requests (Play Bad Bunny) by Landis, Grace Venes-Escaffi
9. Beats Up by Codes
10. RATATA by Skrillex, Missy Elliott, Mr. Oizo
11. Ride That Thang by Black V Neck, Craze
12. Drippin by Arnold & Lane
13. Metaphysical (feat. Bipolar Sunshine) by Ship Wrek, Bipolar Sunshine
14. You Need It - Extended Mix by James Haskell, Cari Golden
15. Know You Out There by Nicolau Marinho
16. We’re Burning Up by dEVOLVE
17. The Butcher by twoloud, Deeperlove, Lena Sue
18. Shake It by Deeper Purpose
19. All The Girls by J. Worra, Shift K3Y
20. I Like It by Luke Andy, Teknicoz
21. Want It by Black V Neck
22. Deeper Down by Waitz
23. Pretty Girls by Ranger Trucco
24. Beat Freak (ft. lau.ra) by Chris Lake, Riva Starr, lau.ra
25. No Panties - Original Mix by Kill Frenzy

Beats Up

Much to say on the issue of separation, but you'll have to listen. Hope this journey helps you navigate your hurricane.

<3 Trash Panda / TP070 / Divorced From Reality / 2023-08-18

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Burning Man 2023

Trash Panda / TP070 / Divorced From Reality [Live @ Sanctuary, Burning Woods 2023] / 2023-08-18

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<3 Trash Panda / TP073 / XLIXth Trip / 2023-09-15

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Trash Panda / TP073 / XLIXth Trip / 2023-09-15

Recorded this one for the drive to lovely Buena Vista, CO to witness a few dear friends tie the knot. On my continued quest to learn the craft o-djing on the rotary mixer and CDJ's.  Month 4 of the new hobby. 

This vibe is House. A little house, latin house, afro house, hip-hop vibes -- all my favorite flavors of house. 

Each time I tinker and record, I learn a bit more about what NOT to do and what is working.

Casa de Amor

Feel the Brazilian

Buy on bandcamp

Mike Send - Can't Tell It All

A celestial Deep House journey led by Ceevox — blending soulful vocals, cosmic synth layers, and a hypnotic rhythm designed to lift the dance floor. “Star” shines with the essence of Dandelion Musica: deep groove, emotional texture, and spiritual energy.

Stars

LAZAR spins a full spectrum of sound and rhythm to get you into your dancing and journeying groove, taking it down and through a kaleidoscope of genres—from House, Soul, Jazz, Disco, Funk, R&B and Blues--bringing it all alongside of Progressive, Deep House, Hip-Hop, some occasional sprinkles of classic rock and much more--weaving together music in ways no one else does--or even thinks to try.

It's all about frequency and it's all connected. 

One Love.

Pro photographer, videographer, writer, DJ and native New Yorker, currently residing in Reno, Nevada. Former A&R man for the Island Def Jam Music Group, Elektra Records and EMI Records in the 90's and 00's. (It's been quite a journey.) For gigs and events, email: ben@benlazar.com. 

If you enjoy what you hear, please like and repost! Thank you!

"There are simply two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind." -- Duke Ellington