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16 Azealia Banks - Luxury

@sisterzo delivers the goods on this mix that marks the 1 year anniversary of the PMx series

Tracklist:
Sister Zo - Unreleased
Kangding Ray - Bitter Keylime
Ehua - Picaboo
RAAB - Outstraight
Coffintexts - half oz
Aloka - Rotary-XL
Farr - Wide Eye
False Persona & Sarah - Piped Up
Ozwald - Sex Drum
Sister Zo - Unreleased
JSPORT - Guillotine Drum
Ozwald - Lord Of The Buss
Despina - Tulpa
Hagan - Talking Drum
Piezo - Ottovolante
Coen - Clang
Peder Mannerfelt - Vankelmotor
Carlo Lio - B.O.D.Y.L.O.C.K. (Original Mix)
Le Motel - Spirals
Octopic - Seagal
Zenker Brothers - Sample Predator
Burna - Spectral
Sister Zo - Unreleased
JKS - The Tribe
RUIZ OSC1 - Snare 3000
Batu - Through The Glass

PMx 14 - Sister Zo

@deejay_jm brings the hardest drums for PMx 21

Tracklist:
D2 Feat Dan Diamond - Therapy
DJ JM - Winted
Peace Division pres. Dark Daze - Lotties Vogue
Jimmy Sommerville - Heartbeat (Armands Cardiac mix)
DJ JM - Barrakuda
Bawrut - Clapa
Robag Whrume - Unspoken
Mirweis Sangin - Athan Dance
A made up sound - Take the Plunge (beat mix)
Neil Landstrumm - Keep up
DJ JM - Charge 
La Fleur - Tears
Peace Division - Blacklight Sleaze (Gerds Tough Sleaze Remix)
Baby Ford - Ambo (alter ego rmx)
Shangri-lies - Greed
Ryan Eliott - Snake Charmer
Black Light Smoke - Maniac
Madam X & DJ JM - Copacabathens
Yotam Avni - Track for Agoria
Peter van Hoesen - Outlands
Dean Grenier - Sweet dreams
Erik Luebs - falling

PMx 21 - DJ JM

MAX WATTS STUDIO MIX JULY ‘24

In this last PMx for the the year @dyslecta traverses a spectrum of low end techno and percussive sonics

Tracklist
1. Emeka Ogboh  - Verbal Drift 
2. 0203983A  -  05             
3. Shelley Parker  -  Red Cotton 
4. Surgeon  - The Power Of Doubt      
5. Ottagone  -  Ottagone 003      
6. Tenebre  - Axe Nord-Sud 
7. Dyslecta -  Sapient Pig 
8. Aitch - Super Bowl Rice 
9. phil in a maze -  Hoax (Tool) 
10. Planète -  Passing Through  
11. LWS  -   Unstuck     
12. yas reven  -  Etoy  
13. Dean Grenier  - Radiant Damage    
14. Tymotica - Riptide     
15. Dyslecta - Fulcrum 
16. Toupaz - Rabatanto      
17. Ternion Sound - Ukandu Ikandu  
18. De Grandi - Valve 
19. Teqmun - Optimistic Fly    
20. Dyslecta - Int'toil 
21. VIOLA - IL Tek

PMx 28 - Dyslecta

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

It’s definitely been a minute since I released a mix on my own SoundCloud, non-radio related. I was supposed to play a party today (2.15.25) with the minced crew out in Baltimore, but I unfortunately feel extremely ill. I’m absolutely bummed as this was the last date on our tour stop but honestly filled with gratitude for collaborators and artists who’ve supposed me up to this point.

Sharing this mix that was private for a while as a thank you to those who’ve been supporting my busy season. This was a very fun mix to create (and a huge base for my prep for my set with Takuya Nakamura at Public Records a few weeks ago). Enjoy!

amita mix (jungle/footwork goodness)

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.

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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.

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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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@casper-hastings ushers in spring with propulsive techno weight on PMx 31

Tracklist:

Anodyne - Empire Of Time (Defekt Remix)
Casper Hastings - Akashita
Late Night Approach -The Naus Investigation
Stenny - TrackQY
Beaabea -Constants
Dom Carlo & Mulholland - 923
Frederic - Drift
Gesloten Cirkel - Submit X
Coco Bryce - NTT(Meant 2 B)
Gamma Intel - Casual Power
MarekSPolzki - One More (Fresko Remix)
Courtion - Slave Redirected
Taais - Native Rhythm
Andy Martin - Prima Materia
Amotik - Tirepan
MarekSPolzki - One More
SLV - Signature
Luca Treque - Power Prism 
Ecilo - Phlyps Frequencies 
Sunden - To Live Forevere In A Skylit Room

PMx 31 - Casper Hastings

A mix beamed in from the future by singeli's young star.

If singeli has a new era, DJ Travella is its leading light. At just 23 years old, the Tanzanian producer is pushing the genre into fast, frenetic and unmistakably futuristic territory. And while there aren't too many entries in the RA Podcast's 20-year history where you can say, "this has no parallel whatsoever," RA.984 shatters that assumption in style.

Singeli emerged from Dar es Salaam's underground in the early '00s, forged from limited resources and unlimited creativity. Producers looped and sped up taarab instrumentals using basic software like Virtual DJ, creating a sound that was chaotic, witty and lightning fast. With support from local studios like Sisso and Pamoja, singeli took root as the breakneck pulse of Tanzanian youth culture.

Travella—real name Hamadi Hassani—came up outside that infrastructure. He began producing music aged ten, self-taught and internet-savvy. By 2022, he was touring Europe with Kampala-based collective Nyege Nyege and gaining global attention for a distinct style he's dubbed "cyber-singeli." 

Like gabber, hardcore and jungle before it, singeli is unapologetically go hard or go home. It's unique and utterly infectious. After all, what could possibly connect pop provocateur Arca to the late president of Tanzania? Not much—except singeli. 

Travella's RA Podcast is a white-knuckle ride through this blistering sonic universe. It's wild and joyful yet controlled—a window into one of the most exciting young minds in global club music.

@user-643479850

Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/984.

RA.984 DJ Travella

Exclusiive juke, footwork, 160 bpm mix by Stoneypie - Los Angeles

JUKE BOUNCE WERK presents EXCLUSIVE MIX feat. STONEYPIE

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DJ SWISHA 22.4.25

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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LSDXOXO - TECHNOLOGIC (REMIX)

Bucky Malone - Off Dat! (feat. Lily Rayne) Produced By:ICYTWAT
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Off Dat! Feat Lily Rayne (Prod By:ICYTWAT)

DYSFUNCTIONAL

a mix of hopeful house songs inspired by those of us gone too soon. and for people grieving and full of heartbreak like me, i hope this lifts your spirit even just a little. love nala <3

It's Nice To Be Alive

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