Liber8 v3: RESIST THE ALGORITHM

Kotic Couture - ARCHETYPE

THE SANMÍ - TECHNO IN THE PARK

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)

"The inspiration for the mix came from just wanting to give an energetic but sassy aura that makes you wanna move, vent some emotions, or just dance. I was feeling kindve feisty when I made it 💕." - DJ Nico

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

DJ Nico - Black Techno Matters Radio

"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

A local mainstay in the DMV’s underground rave scene, Baltimore-based Flotussin is an artist and DJ who is known for mixing an eclectic range of heavy-hitting sounds. Her buoyant sets are fluid in energy, spanning the breadth of techno, house and club. Flotussin’s work has landed her gigs at some of the hottest spots in the area, notably a Flash residency hosting her party series Room Service and sharing the decks with the likes of Crystallmess, DJ Boring and more. You can also find her streaming once a month at her Eaton Radio residency hosting her show titled Mood Gallery and at The Line Hotel playing her residency for Halfmoon BK. 

Instagram: flotussin
Soundcloud: flotussin
RA: flotussin

Flotussin - Black Techno Matters Radio

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

HUNY XO / @hunyrocks
(Liber8 PGH - Organizer, DJ, Graphic Designer)

HUNY XO (she/they) is a DJ, event curator, and king of all trades soundtracking and producing events via the Mostbeautifullest collective. Bred in New York, NY and currently residing in Pittsburgh (named Person of the Year in Music 2021 by Pittsburgh City Paper), huny's work in music and the visual arts is rooted in exalting Black women & QTBIPOC communities. As the founder of Mostbeautifullest, dubbed "the collective altering Pittsburgh's nightlife scene for the better," a co-founder and the Experience Lead of the Queer Fam Fund, as well as consulting on diversity outreach and curating lineups for both national and international festivals and events, her mission to expand visibility and access in nightlife is a through-line in everything she touches.

WHAT DOES LIBERATION MEAN TO YOU?
At this point: a spaceship. I can't think about liberation and what it looks like without also realizing it's at the whim of those in power. It's forever tied to waiting/hoping/fighting/demanding. I want escape from this entire plane of existence for all marginalized people.

BYRON NASH / @byron_nash412
(Liber8 PGH - Performer)

Byron Nash is a Pgh-based musician well-known for his dynamic guitar playing. He is the band leader of the Funk-Rock-N-Soul group NASH.V.ILL— who have made a name for themselves with their explosive live performances.

Raised on a healthy diet of his Mom’s diverse vinyl collection, Nash’s style naturally ranges from energetic rock and metal riffs, emotive soul-drenched vibes, singer -songwriter honesty to searing solos covered with the dirt and grit of back alley blues.

WHAT DOES LIBERATION MEAN TO YOU?
Freedom. Self expression. Truth. Fearless. Tenacity. Bold. Powerful. Honest. Brave. Explore. Discovery. Frequency.

HUNY XO ft. Byron Nash - Liber8 PGH (Liber8 US 2024)

Washington, D.C. – BLACK TECHNO MATTERS issues its 24th digital release, Frequencies EP, by live performers, TROVARSI x ALX-106. Together, as a live techno act, TROVARSI and ALX-106 create an improvised, melodic, and driving sound that showcases their shared passion for live electronic music regardless of genre. Their performances are a testament to the power of hardware-driven electronic music, as they seamlessly blend together a wide range of sounds and styles to create a truly unforgettable experience for audiences around the world.

The Frequencies EP is born from pure synchronicity. When together, TROVARSI and ALX-106 are dialed into the same frequency, effortlessly flowing through ideas and sounds. This synergy shaped the foundation of the title track and EP. Using a blend of modular synths, analog gear, and intuitive live tweaking, Frequencies captures the energy of being completely in tune, both with the music and each other. It’s not just music; it’s a sonic snapshot of creative connection. Curiously Strong & Stay Toxic were both recorded live at ADE in 2023 at the Kitchen Club event put on by Analog Kitchen; Bad Bitch & Frequencies were created between Denver and LA, their respective home cities.

TROVARSI x ALX-106 - Frequencies

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.

BEARCAT - Black Techno Matters Radio

Hailing from the nation's cap, Diyanna Monet is a multi-faceted artist creating beats for your cypher gatherings, rush hour trips, and all dance related explorations.

Our Love: A 12 Hour Juneteenth Celebration - Music curated by Diyanna Monet

Izzy has an appetite for the diverse sounds of the world. Her sets are a captivating blend of infectious house global grooves, and underground club anthems, guaranteed to keep the dance floor moving.

NYC-based and Maryland-born, Izzy's musical journey began through her mother’s eclectic ear. Growing up Izzy was surrounded by the infectious energy of House, the nostalgic melodies of neo-soul, and the pulsating grooves of Latin pop. Her sets reflect this global perspective, seamlessly blending genres and cultures to create a unique and captivating soundscape.

Her ultimate goal is to create an immersive and unforgettable experience for every listener, transporting them through the vibrant world of global dance music.

Izzy Holmes - Black Techno Matters Radio

Marteka Fair is a techno DJ from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Drawing from a background in acoustic percussion, Fair expresses a sophisticated concept of time and precise internal rhythm through the decks. Marked by repetitious, emergent ostinati and intense drive, her style in the booth explores the outer reaches of harmony and submerges the listener in a bold, sonorous, hypnotic experience. With a relentless focus on body rhythm by using creative filtering and nonlinear rhythmic interactions between tracks, Fair's performances disorientate, reorientate, and induce movement at a core level.

Most recently, Fair is developing and performing a mixed-media concert series called "Liminal Space," crossing techno with the visual realm alongside North Carolina-based video artist Fluxxss.

Marteka Fair - Black Techno Matters Radio

DJ DanceAlone - Hidy Ho Mega

KORRĒ - Doesn't Matter

Blvksite - Old Flame

DAIYAH - Neural Encryption Riot

Basement Syndicate - To Outer Space

TP2 - Sight Power

92Jelani - Conference

Reverse Skydiving Club - No Fly Zone feat. Jahveri

Skyshaker - Algo Para Ti

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.

Navy Jayde - Black Techno Matters Radio

Dream Tension - Informal Desolation

Ibn Itaka, GPS, Bakuels - Doomsday

Kotic Couture - Celebration

Kotic Couture - Howard St & MLK (BTM Version)

Kotic Couture - Domain Change

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

Le Grand Phoenix - Black Techno Matters

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/

Für Elise - Black Techno Matters Radio

BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL - Black Techno Matters Radio

Eviltwin is an anime gremlin who got decks. BENLOGIK is a DJ and groove-experimentalist who sets fire to the dancefloor holistically. This is what happened. This is EVILOGIK

Eviltwin
Instagram: @mugiwara_no_moe
Bandcamp: theviliestwin.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/notaphex
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Eviltwin13/

BENLOGIK
Instagram: @BENLOGIK
Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/benlogik
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/benlogik
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/DjBenlogik/
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/benlogik

EVILOGIK (Eviltwin b2b BENLOGIK) - Black Techno Matters Radio

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