DJ DanceAlone - Acceptance

Liber8 v3: RESIST THE ALGORITHM

Original music by B_X_R_N_X_R_D. Additional remixing and production by MerlinBerlin, SPCL.K, Korrē, Zvrra, Phaçade, Somekid, Mango Bass, TP2, MDJ, Blvksite, Xav and Special Berries. Mastered by Justin Barini Rivers.

B_X_R_N_X_R_D - Liber8 (SPCL.K Remix)

"This mix has a sassy and very blunt sound from me. I wanted to express fun and experiment with ghetto tech, juke, and techno seamlessly. I hope y'all enjoy <3"

Nicolette Hatchett aka NicoTheGoddess is a singer/songwriter and Dj from North Little Rock, AR and living in Memphis, TN. Nico has been a musician and singer since she was 5 years old. Being classically trained in viola and voice, she has utilized both talents to ultimately create her own unique signature in alternative R&B music. Taking influence from Kari Faux, Amel Larrieux, and Jean Carn, she has been able to incorporate those flavors into the way she goes about conceptualizing life through sound. She is one of the lead vocalists for the Neo-Soul group “We Might Be”, and is also a featured artist of the DJ collective "Bodywerk". With Nico's ever expanding love for music creation and performance, she is always seeking to push the limits of what conventional music can be. She spins a mix of hip hop, disco, r&b, house, and ghettotech in the club.

Instagram - nicooooooooo_
Twitter - nicorobin

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Join us Friday Aug 9 for TECHNO IN THE PARK featuring another gem from Baltimore... @flotussin!

This mainstay of the DMV underground scene has been turning heads, serving an eclectic range of heavy-hitting clubs sounds to packed rooms at @bookclubradio, @kelela's RAVE:N DC and at our own Liber8 BALT Juneteenth event! We're so pumped to have FLOTUSSIN bring that 🔥🔥🔥 to the park!!

As always @topochicousa will be on site to keep us hydrated. Mark those calendars and we'll see you there!

Mixed by Flotussin. Recorded 08.09.2024 at Malcolm X Park, DC

FLOTUSSIN- TECHNO IN THE PARK

BEARCAT is a London-born, New York-based, DJ, producer, and performance artist of Jamaican and Irish descent.

BEARCAT’S DJ sets activate her masterful knowledge of black diasporic genres to evoke a dance floor experience of healing and release; both for herself and others. This incantation of uncompromising, pulsating rhythm and bass has brought her to perform at prestigious nightclubs around the world; festivals like Pitchfork, Afropunk, and Panorama; and museums like The Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim, The Whitney, and The Brooklyn Museum. Most recently she was Madonna’s opening DJ for a portion of her U.S. Celebration tour, additionally playing her iconic Oscars party.


BEARCAT’s sets are best described as transcendental, captivating, pounding and eclectic at their core, seemingly bringing together everything from jungle, drum’n’bass, techno, and house; to dembow, dancehall, rap, punk, deconstructed pop edits, and grime. This range of musical interests is reflected further in her work as a producer. BEARCAT has created a number of mixes for Boiler Room, RinseFM, NTS and The Fader. As well as producing fashion soundtracks for brands like Chromat and NoSesso. She's been a part of recent vinyl releases from legendary labels Invadar and Epitaph and a digital release with Nervous Records. BEARCAT’s next release as a producer is an album that spans experimental sounds, blending unlikely genres but stressing visual storytelling through film.

BEARCAT has always embraced music as a part of her lifelong, anti-colonialist project, which began growing up in London; performing on the live music scene and discovering music as an escape from the daily violence of white supremacy. Throughout her journey, BEARCAT has conceived of her work as a therapeutic release, not only for those listening in the present, but as a healing exorcism that channels ancestral pasts through music. BEARCAT has performed and talked on panels regarding anti-racist /-colonial rhetoric, spirituality, queer politics and art at universities including Cornell, Wesleyan, and Oberlin, additionally sharing deeply personal stories of survival and adversities she has overcome.

BEARCAT’S queer politics, vast experience in the industry, and passion for equality inspired her to curate SELTZER, a night prioritizing queer, black and brown, experimental club DJs and artists. Originally born out of DIY spaces in West Philadelphia, SELTZER went on to hold a five-year residency at the infamous NYC nightclub Nowadays where, notably, BEARCAT was the first DJ to ever perform. She was one of the first DJs to be represented by the original female-lead booking agency Discwoman, and as a part of this collective, helped diversify club lineups around the world.

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DJ DanceAlone - Pyramids

DJ DanceAlone - Sand

DJ DanceAlone - Cyclic Dissonance

DJ DanceAlone - The Coruscant Tragedy

DJ DanceAlone - White Out

DJ DanceAlone - Drex

DJ DanceAlone - Technological Rejection

DJ DanceAlone - Dying in the Atlantic Ocean

DJ DanceAlone - Existential Doubt

DJ DanceAlone - Teaching To The Converted

DJ DanceAlone - Magna

DJ DanceAlone - Hidy Ho Mega

KORRĒ - Doesn't Matter

Blvksite - Old Flame

DAIYAH - Neural Encryption Riot

Cuedra - Something Like

Basement Syndicate - To Outer Space

TP2 - Sight Power

92Jelani - Conference

BLACKHOUSE - Amalgamation

Alec Lomami, CHAINLETTER- Banga Nzambe (Version 6)

Black Panda - Reset The Rhythm

Reverse Skydiving Club - No Fly Zone feat. Jahveri

BENLOGIK - Galactic Freight

MerlinBerlin - Divine Sandstorm

Navy Jayde a dynamic DJ from Cleveland, OH, known for high-energy performances and a versatile, bass-heavy sound. Her passion for music sparked in high school, fueled by the diverse sounds of early social media. From experimenting with an iPad in her bedroom to commanding dance floors of different venues, Navy Jayde has built a reputation for electrifying sets that keep crowds moving.

A former resident at TUB CLUB at Cocktails Cleveland, Navy Jayde has played everything from underground raves to high-energy club nights, bringing an unmatched ability to read the room and curate unforgettable experiences. Her sets seamlessly blend Club, House, and Techno with her own signature twist.

Beyond DJing, Navy Jayde is dedicated to uplifting the local music scene. As a former owner and venue director of BLK Punx Press, she worked to create space for POC and Queer artists in Cleveland. Now, she’s launched ENIGMA¿, a monthly Black queer-centric event that champions inclusivity and community while pushing the boundaries of nightlife culture.

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Dream Tension - Informal Desolation

Ibn Itaka, GPS, Bakuels - Doomsday

Nile Ashton is a DJ, Producer, Organizer, and Tastemaker for the underground. Since joining the New Orleans community, he has dedicated his time and knowledge to elevating the regional underground scene through the spirit of collaboration. As a selector, he has honed in on his multi-faceted, multi-genre approach to underground dance music that combines modern club sensibility with a classic understanding of rhythm and groove.

He is also one-half of the power DJ duo, Secret Handshake @SecretHandshake.vip , alongside the Baltimore-based Lady Lavender @LadyLavendersound . This project explores the musical styles of electro, breakbeat, techno, club music & more. The duo's immersive club experiences all come with a unifying mission: to captivate the new generation of club goers and electronic music lovers. Since 2019, Secret Handshake has produced events with world-renowned artists such as X-Coast, Bianca Oblivion, Martyn Bootyspoon, Jubilee, Regal 86, and more. 

With over a decade of experience, Nile Ashton has positioned himself on the cutting edge of club culture, with a futuristic creative vision that is post-genre and pro-dancefloor. His brand new collaborative project with New Orleans-based  Virtue_Signal @virtue___signal , “Premonition @Premonition.iso “ ,  kicked off in January 2025 featuring Headliners Martyn(DC), Mia Koden(UK), and Amelia Holt (NYC).

Affiliation: NOLA/DNC (Secret Handshake/Premonition)
Bandcamp: https://nileashton.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nileashton/
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/nile-ashton/
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/nileashton/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nileashton/
Website: https://www.nileashton.com/

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Le Grand Phoenix is a techno maestro, weaving sonic tapestries that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. With a flair for crafting pulsating beats and hypnotic rhythms, Le Grand Phoenix channels the energy of the cosmos into each electrifying track. From ATL and living in NYC, Le Grand Phoenix has been DJ'ing for 5 years and recently started music production. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legrandphoenix/
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/legrandphoenix
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/legrandphoenix

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Für Elise is a multi-genre DJ and techno producer based in Southern California. She realized her love for music at the age of 4 when she began studying classical piano and composing her own music. Her love for the arts has only grown throughout her lifetime, leading her to pursue a music degree in college. She became immersed in the electronic music scene during this time as well, specifically falling in love with underground techno raves in Los Angeles. She utilizes a blend of various genres to create diverse and hard-hitting mixes that are focused on emotional release.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fur__el1se/
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/furel1se/

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