A love letter to music that makes people move in sympathy with one another, written over a synth-centric funky breaks house beat. 

Audio is Oliver Sacks on The Power of Rhythm in discussing his book 'Musicophilia.'

Cover is a composite of photos taken by Phriz.

W&P by Chef Gusto
Mastered by Pure Colors

The Pulse (and Kick)

Part two of RA.996 comes from a modern-day house luminary. 

As part of our countdown to RA.1000, a milestone in the 24-year history of RA's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. The next few editions will pair two acts who compliment each other's strengths, offering a fresh take on a particular community, scene or style.

This week, we're zeroing in on two names who fly the flag high for old-school, US  house—a foundational pillar of the electronic underground. The first half comes from Ron Trent, which you can read more about here. 

On the B-side is Ash Lauryn. Hailing from Detroit, she's a modern-day house savant. Her comprehensive understanding of the genre's history—knowledge gained from the Detroit greats who that inspired her—and her own inimitable blend of old-world soul meets new-school grooves make her a force to be reckoned with. 

A former RA contributor, Lauryn keeps it <i>real</i>, whether in the booth or beyond. A role model to a new generation of DJs, she can just as easily be found teaching workshops at Underground Music Academy in Detroit or sharing tricks of the trade in the green room at some of the best clubs in the world.

An unwavering champion of Black dance music, the Atlanta resident makes it a point to play as much Black American music as possible, as she told us in her 2019 podcast. Not much has changed since then. Her contribution to RA.996 spans favourites like Larry Heard, Mood II Swing, Byron The Aquarius, Moodymann, Ron Trent and plenty of Detroit heavy-hitters.

Listened to together, both mixes are a powerful snapshot of house's timeless elegance and, most importantly, understated yet innately euphoric joy.

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/998

RA.996 Ash Lauryn

Dat 'Glenn Underground' Vibe Mix #2 [Vinyl Only]

Tracklist: 
1. Glenn Underground - Wilderness Funk [Guidance 19]
2. Glenn Underground - Inner Tech-No [MVR 3003]
3. Glenn Underground - Servant Jazz House [PF066]
4. Glenn Underground - Medones Thoughts [DFDLP14]
5. Glenn Underground - Nothing But A Groove [NLC-021]
6. Glenn Underground - Get Down (SJU Dub) [PAN 008]
7. Glenn Underground - 7th & Rhodes [GDR 026]
8. Glenn Underground - London Sirens [NLC007]
9. Glenn Underground - Dizco Moog [CAJ 272]
10. GU - I Need You (Untitled) [CAJ 245]

Promotional Use Only.


Dat 'Glenn Underground' Vibe Mix #2 [Vinyl Only]

Last Sunday, Eternal Love joined me for a special Free Association on Soho Radio.  Straight off the back of a big party weekend for us all, we kept the club-energy going with a b3b all the way through the show.  

Kicking it off with the new release from @ines on @workethic - there are other recent faves in the mix from @balearicensemble @tombolas @makeadance @mirella_records @maurizioedandolo @dwaynegonzalez @mrbongo as well as an exclusive forthcoming remix from the E.L. boys for @dardisku 

Dig in, this one’s a real treat. 


Free Association #38 w/ Sam Don & Eternal Love - July 2025

This is my opening set at my residency night at Globus. 
My special Guest was Cassy!
Enjoy the set! 
Ed Jus-Ed That is...

DJ JUS-ED OPENING SET GLOBUS 18.07.2025

And just like that, Free Association on Soho Radio turned 3 years old.  Being in a celebratory mood, I kept the music strictly for the club or your summer festival field.   

This show is packed with exclusives, forthcomings, new records and a few specials that sneaked their way in.  Tracklist below:

1 - BAXTER DURY - RETURN OF THE SHARP HEADS (PAUL EPWORTH INSTRUMENTAL) (FORTHCOMING HEAVENLY)
2 - JEBBY + RICH - HARTZEER PART TWO (S.E.P.)
3 - MARCO BOSCO X ALTER DISCO - PAU (FORTHCOMING SOUNDWAY)
4 - KAMAZU & CARAVAN - KWAAI UMHLABA (FORTHCOMING M.A.D.)
5 - DAVE MAZE - CHI GROOVE (D&E RECORDINGS)
6 - CHANELS OF LOVE - MESSAGE OF LOVE (ETERNAL LOVE & DIRTY CHANNELS)
7 - ELADO - JOHNA (BIG BABA RECORDS)
8 - GLENN DAVIS - TO BELIEVE (FORTHCOMING MATE SPAIN)
9 - ZAQ - MAKE A WISH (B2 RECORDINGS)
10 - FORTHCOMING SWEET FREE ASSOCIATION  
11 - TUBBS AND BURNS - DRUMS ARE DANGEROUS (TODD MODES MIX) (FORTHCOMING PUBLIC POSSESSION) 
12 - DIDI & KO - WICKED (UPTOWN BEAT)
13 - FABULOUS LOVER - LOW BOUNCE (FORTHCOMING MUSIC FOR SWIMMING POOLS)
14 - PACIFIC COLISEUM AND TEEN DAZE - YEAH! (RHYTHM SECTION)
15 - GILES SMITH - I CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE (FORTHCOMING EGLO)
16 - JOHNNY SENDER - TAKING ACID AT THE DISCO (CODEK RECORDS)
17 - DCTL - ROUND AND ROUND - OSAKA (TROOP MUSIC WORKS)
18 - DI GROOVY GIRLS - GROOVY GIRLS (MOB MUSIC)
19 - BIG BAMBINO - MAMBO (BAMBINO RECORDS)
20 - DFRA - NITEWAX (SILVER WALKER)
21 - FIFTY HERTZ - CRAZY SCENE (OUT RECORDS)
22 - ROMAIN FX - RECOVERING PIANO ADDICT (CARDUME)
23 - KEYMONO - JAZZED OUT (SILVER WALKER)
24 - TUBBS AND BURNS - WHERE WERE U IN 92 (COLTER CARSON MIX) (FORTHCOMING PUBLIC POSSESSION)

Free Association #39 - Sam Don Solo Show - 3rd Birthday Special

VU Selects - House Music July '25 - Mixed by VU Staff

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera

Karnak on Acid are back with their weekly after-hours journey here on OpenLab, this time with a guest mix from Goptun founder Gui Scott.

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Breakfast With Karnak 14 – Karnak On Acid [with Gui Scott]

Self proclaimed “Underground and Black”, Detroit native Ash Lauryn leads her musical charge with a candid love for the historical roots of dance music, and the power of reclamation in modern day America. 
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ash-lauryn/episodes/ash-lauryn-7th-august-2025

Underground & Black w/ Ash Lauryn 070825

00:00:00  1 The Criminal Minds - Tales From The Wasteland
00:05:57  2 Hijack - Style Wars - Style Warriors Revenge (Rap Version)
00:08:32  3 Outlaw Posse - Lyrical Messiah
00:13:36  4 MC Mell'O'- Mello Gone Crazy
00:17:49  5 I.C.3. - Beware The Storm 
00:21:19  6 Stereo MC's - Use It 
00:25:17  7 Hijack - Brother Versus Brother
00:27:41  8 Hijack - Hijack The Terrorist Group
00:31:43  9 Eric B. & Rakim - Don’t Sweat the Technique (UK Flavor Club Version)
00:37:34 10 Gunshot - Killing Season
00:41:23 11 Ruthless Rap Assassins - B Line
00:44:53 12 Katch 22 - Rogues Gallery
00:48:46 13 Salt N Pepa - Expression (Brixton Bass Mix)
00:53:48 14 MC Duke - Miracles
00:58:24 15 Scientists Of Sound - Bustin' Loose
01:01:56 16 The Sindecut - Tell Me Why
01:06:58 17 The Sindecut - Braincell
01:09:47 18 Kid Frost - La Raza (Sindecut Remix)
01:15:00 19 The Sindecut - Sindecuts Kickin' #2
01:16:45 20 Drunken Master - Devil In Disguise
01:21:04 21 Bomb The Bass - Run Baby Run
01:25:38 22 Block - Block
01:30:02 23 MC Duke - I'm Coming
01:33:58 24 Monie Love - It's A Shame (My Sister) (feat. True Image)
01:37:54 25 Stereo Mc's - Two Horse Town
01:41:48 26 Demon Boyz - We Call Him D.J. Devastate
01:46:03 27 DJ Yess & D Crime Time For Action (Remix)
01:50:18 28 Krispy 3 - Destroy All The Stereotypes
01:55:26 29 MC Duke - Organised Rhyme
01:59:12 30 MC Mell'O' - Wize
02:03:34 31 The Sindecut - Wisdom
02:07:53 32 Eric B. & Rakim - Let the Rhythm Hit ’em (Upso Mix)
02:13:43 33 Stereo Mc's - Lyrical Machine (Lyrical)
02:16:58 34 The Ragga Twins - Party Time
02:20:37 35 Cookie Crew - Black Is The Word
02:24:45 36 Son Of Noise - Milk In The Chocolate
02:28:03 37 The Ragga Twins - Illegal Gunshot
02:31:47 38 Stereo MC's - What's The Word
02:35:05 39 MC Buzz B - Mr. Smooth
02:39:13 40 De La Soul - Keeping The Faith (Just A Touch Mix)
02:47:09 42 Katch 22 - Diary of a Blackman
02:51:41 43 Black Radical MK II - Monsoon
02:57:22 44 Rebel MC - No Man Is An Island
03:00:50 45 Blak Prophetz ‎- Chapter One
03:05:03 46 Gunshot - Crime Story
03:08:39 47 Derek B - We Got The Juice 
03:11:45 48 Cash Crew - Taxi
03:15:08 49 Demon Boyz - Outer National Karate
03:20:27 50 Blade - Whatcha Waitin' For
03:22:48 51 Caveman - I'm Ready
03:25:50 52 Stereo MC's - Lost In Music


Cannot Nod UK Vol. 2 106-110

JT takes a dig into his record bag for an hour of house classics and new favorites. 
 
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Saturday afternoon with JT Donaldson @ The Lot Radio 08-16-2025

anyone can cook
EP1 is out now!
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