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Music in praise of the Moon
Mix series hosted by Stathis and Luigi Di Venere
16th Episode by Chris Cruse (@chriscruse) 
Artwork by Thodoris Dimitropoulos

Moon Gazing 016 by Chris Cruse

Bouffant Bouffant recorded live from Savage - Red Cube in Hanoi Vietnam.

Live from Savage - Red Cube - Hanoi, Vietnam

This is Part 2 of my Mystery of the Motherbeat series of DJ mixes. I’ve wanted to record this mix for a long time as a follow-up to my 2018 mix by the same name. Both are a fusion of styles used to build a psychedelic hypnotic soundscape for deep listening and personal synchronization with the heart of Motherbeat. No big hands in the air moments to speak of here, just deep mixing and some of the most beautiful records in my collection. My Journal of the Motherbeat Substack explores the selections and intentions behind this 2 hour and 19 minute mix: https://journalofthemotherbeat.substack.com/p/notes-on-a-dj-mix. The track list is below.

1. LaTour - Blue (XX Records, 1992)
2. @geotaguchi - Deep Blue  (Coymix, 2023) 
3. Caldera - 30 Friends (Freude Am Tanzen, 2022)
4. Y.M.C. - Subway (Yoshitoshi Recordings, 1998) 
5. Brian Tanseau - Relativity (Carl Craig Urban Affair Dub, 1993)
6. @satoshi_tomiie - Un Peu (Abstract Architecture, 2023)
7. @edmondsonandon - On & On (Lissoms, 2023) 
8. Cris. P - Lemon (Psy Section, 2021)
9. @dreamcycleuk - All the Things (Idle Hands, 2021) 
10. Yaw Evans - Only Spirit (GD4YA, 2022) 
11. Todd Edwards - Winter Behavior (i Records, 1995)
12. Toka Project - One Day (Filter Flow, 1999)
13. Brian Eno - Fractal Zoom  (Mary’s Birthday Mix) (Opal Records, 1992)
14. Thurlow Joyce - Varial (NAFF, 2023)
15. Hoodwink  - Trip From The Hip (Mute, 1997)
16. The Heavyweight Kru  =  The Drea-mm (Not On Label, 1999)
17. @perkopair - Prang (Numbers, 2023)
18. Way Out West - The Gift (album version) (Deconstruction, 1997)
19. Anunaku @gu_tsvi - Celeste (WHYT, 2023)
20. Head High - Break Away (Power House, 2023)
21. Kenny Dope - Tom Beat (Dopewax, 2005)
22. S.R. - Dosemeter (Ruffset Records, 2022)
23. Knopha - Corundrum (Mood Hut, 2023)
24. Molen - Molecular Machine (Flight Mode, 2023)
25. Satoshi Tomiie - Proody-106 (Phonogramme, 2023)
26. DJ Tonka - Radical Noise (Force Inc., 1995)
27. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VI (Not on Label, 1999)
28. Ruffneck Revival - My Knight VII (Not on Label, 1999)
29. Transformer 2  - Fruit of Love (Profile, 1992)
30. American Freedom Train - Cab Ride (Soundbird, 1975)
31. Way Out West  - Earth (Deconstruction, 1997)

Eris Drew’s Mystery of the Motherbeat Part 2

We are straight outta the bank holiday here at Phonica and right back into business with another killer mix in our Phonica series from one of our all time favorites of late; Spotlight Records and Panorama Bar regular Chris Cruse.

We are straight outta the bank holiday here at Phonica and right back into business with another killer mix in our Phonica series from one of our all time favorites of late; Spotlight Records and Panorama Bar regular Chris Cruse.

Chris has been a predominant figure in the queer dance scenes in America and in Europe over many years having represented his mainstay party, now label, Spotlight from L.A., the Club Toilet Crew from Detroit and now residing in Berlin the last couple of years where he holds down regular slots at the city's major clubbing institution Berghain / Panorama Bar (most notably the party Snax which takes place there). Chris has dug deep  and worked hard with these residencies to showcase the queer roots of house, techno, disco, and other forms of dance music.
For Phonica 118 Chris takes us on a heated, hot and heavy club ready mix which would get anyone out to party. We sat down and had a lovely chat with Chris about his mix, his approach to DJing and what he has got up his sleeve for the future.For Phonica 118 Chris takes us on a heated, hot and heavy club ready mix which would get anyone out to party. We sat down and had a lovely chat with Chris about his mix, his approach to DJing and what he has got up his sleeve for the future.

Phonica Mix Series 118: Chris Cruse

*** You can buy the CD mix at my bandcamp ***
https://octoocta.bandcamp.com/merch/groovy-girl-bang-the-drum-cd-mix

Hiii, Octo Octa here! I'm sharing a new mix series I'm doing under the name "Groovy Girl" and the first entry is "Bang The Drum" <3 

It is a house and acid percussive groover of a mix that will hopefully have you raving where ever you are. Mixed on two Technics 1210 M5Gs and a Pioneer A9 Mixer, plus some overdubs on the recording. 

This release is a Mix CD tracked so you can jump back over and over to your favorite part. The CD insert has photos of all of the records I used for the mix in order.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed making it. Can't wait to get started on the next in the series!!

*** You can buy a digital version of the mix on Nina ***
https://www.ninaprotocol.com/releases/groovy-girl-bang-the-drum

xoxo Maya

Groovy Girl - Bang The Drum Mix

thoughtful and uplifting, deeper digs, unreleased hits

http://www.instagram.com/chriscruse

Chris Cruse @ The Lot Radio 05-30-2024

Radio On Vacation with Chris Cruse

Deep Dreams Mix

Live recording of the amazing Running Hot at PDC Kreuzwerk Berlin in November 2024

PDC Live - Running Hot at PDC @ Kreuzwerk Berlin Nov '24

Escape

Was a pleasure to have Massi as a guest on my Dublab show this month; here is the full recording. Enjoy!

Dublab 02/05/25: Hearing Color w/ Massimiliano Pagliara

Flip The Track

Artist: Dj Noche
Title: Roc, Sudor & Sufrimiento
Label: Hum Club Records
Cat No: HUM001
Format: 12" Vinyl Only


Tracklist:
A1. Vuelvo de Día (Ft. El AriGato)
A2. Quiero Mucho Más v2 (Ft. Dami Paglialunga)
B1. Descontrol Dinámico (Ft. Dami Paglialunga)
B2. Estaba Perfectamente Lúcido (Ft. Red Ryu)
B3. Fantasmagórico

We're proud to launch Hum Club Records with the debut release from DJ Noche: "ROC, SUDOR Y SUFRIMIENTO".

A record that explores different shades of techno, EBM, acid and electro — all blended with a rock-influenced spirit that moves between dramatic, melancholic and energetic, in a fairly daring way. Dubby and trip-hop-inspired rhythms also find their space, opening up new textures and moods. The tracks feature vocals and sound design from various Rosario-based artists, adding diversity and identity to each piece. A straightforward and honest first step for the label — no templates, just sound.

Release in May 2025.

[HUM001] Dj Noche - Roc, Sudor & Sufrimiento

Broadcast 05 Sept 2017 on WNYU
https://beatsinspace.net/playlists/902/

16. Timmy Thomas – Rainbow Power – Glades
17. – –
18. Risse – Chain of Fools (Cruse Edit) – Atlantic
19. Persnickety All Stars – Tittle Tattle – Persnickety
20. Pleasure Inc – Sexy Dancer (Stripped Down Butt Naked Mix) – New World
21. Kat Williams – That Track By Kat – Shadowprint Records
22. Bizz O.D. – I’m Coming Out Of Your Speakers – Force Inc. Music Works
23. Dee Jay Alicia – I Want It Rough feat. Black Widow – T’s Box
24. The Youngsters – Third Knife (Matthias Tanzmann Remix) – 20/20 Vision
25. Sil – Windows (A Brersoul Scrub) – Work Records
26. Mr. Assister – Jordan – Beam
27. Direct – Let It Ride – Allabi Records
28. Robotiko Rejekto – Rejekto (US Dub) – ZYX Records
29. Kris Baha – Start Over – Cocktail D’Amore [Forthcoming]
30. The Rimshooters – All I Need – Cosmic Club
31. – –
32. Code 718 – Equinox (Total Eclipse Of The Dub)

www.beatsinspace.net

Beats In Space #902 with Chris Cruse

Recorded live in a club in Berlin, on a Sunday afternoon in September 2014.

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Massi In The Mix (Live in Berlin Sept. 2014)

Rubi & Chris b2b, recorded in Berlin Friedrichshain.
Watch the full video including the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0giY7a4sDi8&ab_channel=Dr.Rubinstein666

Quarantine FM #19 Dr. Rubinstein & Chris Cruse

⭕️ Founder/resident of @spotlight-la party + label
⬇️ Upcoming Dates ⬇️
01 May - Sound Metaphors ♡ FREE PARTY ♡ (Berlin)
02 May - Heatsink (Denver)
04 May - Spaghetti Strap (NYC)
09 May - Vice Underground (LA)
10 May - Just Like Heaven Festival (LA)
24 May - Club 🚽 Crew (Detroit)
25 May - TBA (Detroit)
31 May - World Pride Capital Cup (DC)

Previous 🌴
20 Apr - Gay Haze (Brussels)
19 Apr - Snax @ Berghain / Lab.oratory 
29 Mar - Stereo621 (Mannheim)
28 Mar - Power Dance Club (Berlin)
02 Mar - Multisex (Berlin)
22 Feb - Heyday @ Sneaky Pete's (Edinburgh)
15 Feb - Studio @ Basement (NYC)
08 Feb - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
21 Jan - Modular (Cape Town)
17 Jan - Wolfkop Weekender (Citrusdal, South Africa)
1 Jan - Silvester @ Berghain / Lab.oratory 

2024:
28 Dec - LOSO (Richmond, VA)
14 Dec - Oh Honey @ Club Capital (Antwerp)
30 Nov - Goethebunker (Essen)
24 Nov - Sunday Sunday (CDMX)
23 Nov - XOXR @ Marble Bar (Detroit)
22 Nov - ⭕️ Friends & Family (LA)
21 Nov - Might Be Magic (Austin)
16 Nov - Faggots Are FLINTA*S (NYC)
15 Nov - Rex Club - b2b Cinthie (Paris)
02 Nov - Antik (Costa Rica)
25 Oct - Ladyfag presents: Halloween (NYC)
20 Oct - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
14 Sep - CRUISE @ Blitz (Munich)
09 Sep - Mercury Rising @ Pikes (Ibiza)
07 Sep - Robert Johnson (Offenbach)
31 Aug - Le Mazette (Paris)
30 Aug - Antiparos
24 Aug - Studio @ Basement (NYC)
14-19 Aug - serving at Honcho Campout
10 Aug - smartbar (Chicago)
04 Aug - Club Raum (Amsterdam)
28 Jul - CSD Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
27 Jul - Feel It (London)
26 Jul - Möbel Olfe (Berlin)
20 Jul - Gewölbe (Köln)
14 Jul - Love International (Croatia)
30 Jun - MyPleasure (Madrid)
29 Jun - Lux Fragil (Lisbon)
28 Jun - Meat Rack @ Glastonbury Festival
28 Jun - Maceo's @ Glastonbury Festival
22 Jun - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
14 Jun - Gundled @ Ficken3000
08 Jun - Catch One (LA)
01 Jun - Flash (DC)
31 May - Studio @ Basement (NY)
30 May - The Lot Radio (NY)
25 May - 🚽 Club Toilet Crew (Detroit)
18 May - Just Like Heaven Festival (LA)
11 May - Pornceptual (Berlin)
08 May - Stereo621 b2b w/ Massimiliano Pagliara (Mannheim)
04 May - Kockiri (Seoul)
03 May - Pawnshop (Taipei)
27 Apr - Confide @ Gasometer (Melbourne)
26 Apr - Club 81 x The Monarchy @ Connections (Perth)
25 Apr - Caterpillar Club (Sydney)
24 Apr - Club Mince @ Kinselas (Sydney)
20 Apr - Snug @ Savage (Hanoi, VN)
19 Apr - Observatory (Ho Chi Minh, VN)
12 Apr - Los Ninos @ C12 (Brussels)
05 Apr - SMD (LA)
28 Mar - BUTT Magazine party (Berlin)
23 Mar - The Black Party (NYC)
16 Mar - 9000 Dreams @ Fold (London) 
16 Mar - R3 Soundsystem - House Against Hate (London)
10 Mar - Nowadays Nonstop (NYC)
09 Mar - Void (Philadelphia)
01 Mar - Lab.Dance @ Lab.Oratory (Berlin)
23 Feb - Power Dance Club @ Ohm (Berlin)
09 Feb - Night Tales w/ Dr. Rubinstein (London)
20 Jan - Gaze @ PRST (Vienna)
01 Jan - Silvester @ Berghain / Lab.oratory

2023:
30 Dec - Mustang @ A La Folie (Paris)
25 Dec - Finest X-mas (Panorama Bar)
18 Nov - Robert Johnson (Offenbach)
11 Nov - Horse Meat Disco (Berlin)
09 Nov - Möbel Olfe (Berlin)
04 Nov - Sunday Sunday (CDMX)
28 Oct - Unter (NYC)
27 Oct - Sound Metaphors 8 Years @ Club Ost (Berlin)
14 Oct - Night Tales (London)
23 Sep - SF Eagle (Folsom)
17 Sep - Club 57 Society + Keith Haring @ The Broad (LA)
15 Sep - Studio @ Basement NYC 
14 Sep - Renaissance Tour (Seattle)
08 Sep - Sameheads (Berlin)
26 Aug - b2b w Kim Anh @ Paragon (NYC) 
12 Aug - smartbar (Chicago)
11 Aug - Planet Love (LA)
05 Aug - IsBurning Pride (Amsterdam)
23 Jul - CSD Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
01 Jul - Adonis Pride (London)
25 Jun - NYC Downlow @ Glastonbury Festival
18 Jun - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar (Couple Looking release party)
17 Jun - Carbone (Paris)
13 Jun - HÖR Radio
09 Jun - LA Pride
02 Jun - Studio @ Basement NYC
02 Jun - The Lot Radio NYC
27 May - 🚽 Club Toilet Crew in Detroit
09 Apr - Multisex (Berlin)
07 Apr - Queer Maps (Los Angeles)
25 Mar - Funnuvojere Showcase @ Romantica (Stuttgart)
18 Mar - Horse Meat Disco (Berlin)
03 Mar - Lab.Dance 17 Jahre (Berlin)
25 Feb - Night Tales w/ Cormac (London)
17 Feb - Mustang @ A La Folie (Paris)
11 Feb - Pferdreht @ Goethebunker (Essen)
04 Feb - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
22 Jan - Klubnacht @ Berghain / Panorama Bar
21 Jan - Cruise @ Blitz (Munich)

Beats In Space #902 with Chris Cruse

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