DJ Mixes

My set from Jasen Loveland's Infinite Refractions x Currents.fm Common Multiverse streaming festival.

The video with visual effects by Loveland Studio of Design can be found here as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwISqkVjy_8

Infinite Refractions x Currents.fm Common Multiverse Set

Audio archive of stream where selections from the @silent-season label were showcased.

Silent Season Mix

This was an all vinyl set I did for the @kaleidoscope_toronto crew in Toronto on 07.08.22.  @marivsmvsic started the night off and set the tone for the evening and the crowd was very refreshing as they were quite open and adventurous throughout the entire ride. 

This is an all vinyl mix and with it comes the imperfections of playing a physical format and being human. 

Thanks for listening!

Craig  Gonzalez @ ReVinylution | Toronto | Vinyl Set

Archive from the nearly 6 hour off-the-cuff Twitch stream on Christmas Eve


**Note**

I forgot to record locally and had to download the Twitch archive.  Unfortunately it was after they muted a track.  I cut that silence out as to not disrupt the mix too much.

Twitch Broadcast: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1688140743

Craig Gonzalez - Christmas Eve Stream Archive

Craig Gonzalez performing on the Detroit Stage at Movement Detroit 2023

Craig Gonzalez | Movement Detroit | 05.28.2023

This is a recording from an event in rural Scotland amongst a bunch of heads that all convened to share their own deep musical tastes over the course of a weekend.

Craig Gonzalez @ Springkell 2023

Detroit’s own Craig Gonzalez returns with a mix that embodies his signature sound—a deep, psychedelic journey through mind-bending rhythms. Known for his ability to weave powerful, personal narratives through sound, Gonzalez has crafted an ethereal mix that feels perfectly aligned with the season's shifting landscape. Whether you're cozying up at home or on the dance floor, prepare to be transported into a foggy, hypnotic world of sonic layers.


Hex Code #52E05F by Craig Gonzalez

Ahead of the work we are doing with Detroit veteran Craig Gonzalez this year, here is a mix he’s done exploring new rhythms and soundscapes. We thought it would be prudent to share a mix of one of his many fresh perspectives, where he explores something we at IT find very compelling — new juxtapositions of polyrhythms and drum and bass within a deeply hypnotic techno context. 

"I’ve really been enjoying exploring the sonic space between techno and drum and bass. What excites me about this fusion is how it challenges both myself and fans of these genres, as it often defies the expectations of each. The introduction of polyrhythms takes it even further, pushing the boundaries and making the music feel truly genre-agnostic. In this space, the emphasis shifts away from traditional structures, focusing more on rhythm and context than on genre conventions.

This mix is a studio recording rather than a live set from an IT event because I feel that this style of music requires a more intentional approach to the context of an event. It hasn’t quite aligned with the atmosphere of my time slots—at least, not for now." — Craig Gonzalez @craig-gonzalez

Sam KDC - The Messenger
Minù Jr - TSS
Ying Yang Audio - The Mystics
Verdae | Estrato Aurora - Khori
Aerae - Exsilio
AH&N - Aporia
Archypness - Stong - Pa
Sciama - Emergent Forms
ʀaäʀ  - K Simplex
Sciama - Unreleased
Tampo - Enki
Forest on Stasys - Alternated Mindset
Konsudd - Heilen
Lemna - Hide and Seek
Konduku - Karınca
Human Space Machine - Nagra
Sindh - Massane
Reeko - Urmah 3


IT Podcast

IT.podcast.s14e02: Craig Gonzalez

Some DJs treat genre boundaries like walls; others see them as doors. Craig Gonzalez belongs firmly to the latter camp. A staple of Detroit’s underground and a resident DJ at Paxahau’s Third Thursday monthly, he has long been drawn to what happens when techno’s linear propulsion collides with the restless syncopation of drum & bass. That liminal space, the “grey area” between the two, has become one of the most fertile playgrounds in electronic music over the past decade, and Gonzalez shows why. In this mix, recorded as the opening set on the Movement main stage, he handles tempo as a fluid variable, shifting gears without friction and letting polyrhythms function as the connective tissue. It’s the kind of approach that resists the obvious peak and instead builds a topology of groove, a groove that bends but doesn’t break, carrying dancers across time signatures almost without them noticing. 

And while opening a stage that would later host Deepchord, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Octave One, and Jeff Mills could be seen as a daunting warm-up role, Gonzalez treats it less as preparation and more as architecture. Across ninety minutes, he layers patterns with patience, calibrating intensity so that tension rises and releases without tipping into spectacle. The set moves like a conversation that shifts from whispers to declarations, never overstated but always persuasive. It’s a reminder that flow is not just sequencing but narrative logic, and that true mastery lies not in domination of a dancefloor but in shaping the conditions for everything that comes after.

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Detroit’s Craig Gonzalez was drawn to vinyl from a young age, captivated by hip hop and the underground party scene of the 1990s. This fascination quickly evolved into a lifelong passion for DJing, driven by a desire to weave rhythmic layers into compelling, personal stories. 

A self-taught artist, Gonzalez’s collection spans the rich musical evolution of Detroit, including techno, house, hip hop, funk, dnb, and a diverse range of other genres. His skills were further honed during his residency at Solar in Ann Arbor, where he shared the decks with renowned artists. Gonzalez has also been a frequent fixture at Movement and other major local events, where he’s shared the stage with legends in the electronic music scene. Since 2022, he has been a resident DJ for the Third Thursday monthly event by Paxahau, further cementing his presence in Detroit’s vibrant nightlife scene. 

Deeply influenced by the musical depth of Detroit and the hypnotic craft of global artists, Gonzalez’s style reflects a rich, interconnected network of like-minded creators. His connection to family, history, and the culture surrounding electronic music gives his sets a profound sensibility, effortlessly translating onto the dance floor.

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RND 141 - Craig Gonzalez

Haruka x Craig Gonzalez opened the Dance Room at I.T. presents The Bunker, May 26, 2025, Day 3 of Return to the Source, at Tangent, Detroit.

Craig Gonzalez – @craig-gonzalez:

It's one thing to hop on the decks with someone during peak time at a party in a packed room like the first time Haruka and I played together in NYC but it's another to open a party during the last leg of RTTS weekend. So we started talking about the set a couple of months beforehand, but nothing really prepares you until you're in the middle of RTTS weekend itself. We were texting and chatting about the setup and direction throughout the weekend and eventually landed on keeping things a little funky and fun.  Playing with someone with a similar approach to DJing and also range really made the set feel so effortless for me and I feel that cohesion and the fun we had translated quite well to those that were in attendance.


Haruka – @haruka_ptc:

2023, Good Room (Brooklyn)
We were both booked to play a Bunker party that night and with an hour left before our room was about to shut down, I asked Craig to jump on for an unplanned B2B.  Craig had already set the room up with a deep, super-diverse selection and then vibe in our room was so good, I will never forgot it. So when IT asked us to do it again we got hyped.

RTTS, Detroit
Our slot opened the last day of the three-day marathon, and other parties were running in the daytime too, so it felt like one long 72-hour session. Craig also played Movement. It was my first time in Detroit, so I wandered around, popped into a bunch of events, but spent every night back at Tangent Gallery with Craig—talking, listening to other artists, and getting a real feel for the room. That helped us lock in the vibe and refine the ideas we’d been tossing around for months.

The set
Two words kept coming up: funky and fun (maybe sexy too). I played only a few recent tracks but most were older finds with some electro slipped in naturally. In hindsight the whole thing was a back-and-forth between electro and deep, psychedelic techno, with extra flavours layered on top.




IT.podcast.s14e06: Haruka x Craig Gonzalez

DEQ Promo Mix

Mike Clark - Just a Thought
Szymanski - UTKY (Used To Know You)
Quentin McRae - Way of the Warrior
Norm Talley - Rise Up
Eric Johnson - Deep Vibes
Vince Halliburton - Moving on Baby
Gerald Mitchell - Body Levitation
Remote Viewing Party - Up Thing
Dial 81 - Crushed Milk
MGUN - Going (Souped Up Version)
The Valley & The Mountain - Song for 4B4A44
Mark Flash - Black Substance
Abbe & Toth - Push It Up
Gary Martin - Charlotte
Rebecca Goldberg - Aquarium (Ryan McCray Remix Edit)
Dave Graw - The Potter Becomes His Pot (Part 1 Edit)
Mind Captive - Summer Dreaming
Mister Joshooa - Dr. Test
Marshall Applewhite - My Sattelites

Craig Gonzalez - DEQ Promo Mix

Extended 3-hour set on the patio of Bookie's in Detroit on Labor Day Weekend as part of Bang Tech 12's Sunday Best series of Sunday parties.

Audio cleanup and mastering by @andytoth

Sunday Best Extended Labor Day Set

Craig Gonzalez - Sunday Best Extended Labor Day Set

On Friday, April 24th, 2020 our Detroit and world music community lost a legend in Mike Huckaby.  He was someone that I personally looked up to in a lot of ways and someone I absolutely respected as an artist and a person.  

He influenced so many artists and DJs, not just in Detroit, but around the world.  So much so that I simply cannot put not into words how much of an influence he was to me and many others I personally know. 

On Sunday, April 26th, 2020 I decided to stream a 2-hour set on Twitch of nothing but Mike Huckaby tracks, plus other tracks that were inspired by him and those that I might have had personal stories about.  It was a way of personal healing and remembrance.  Two hours just wasn't enough, however, and I ended up playing for almost five.  

There were quite a few friends that mean the world to me that were logged in and chatting during the entire stream and I can't thank them enough.  We were all able to help each other in the healing process as a group, which is exactly what the stream was bout.  

There have been many tributes for Huck and there will be many more. This is merely my perspective on what he meant to me and the great thing about Huck is there are still many hours of other tributes that will differ greatly than mine. It just goes to show you how large of a reach he had.  

The world will never be the same now that Huck is gone but he will live on through the army of Deep House (and techno) Soldiers he had continued to build throughout his lifetime.  

I also wanted to point out that I had @andytoth master the audio the recording. This is significant because many people might not know that Huck would send his tracks to Andy for the mix downs and mastering.   I couldn't think of a better audio engineer to touch this mix.

Link to archived video stream:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWk2VvZzwbA

Mike Huckaby Tribute Mix by Craig Gonzalez

Audio archive from Paxahau stream that aired on 01.26.2021

4E - Blue Note
Circadian Rhythms - In-Sight
Edeka - Im Karton Gespart
Sepehr - Reluctancy
Stenny - P-Zone
4E - Gentle Killer
Mor Elian - Gamma Gulch
Cristian Vogel (NEL) - The Insight 
Nick Klein - Tabs of the Idiot Acid
Umwelt - Shadow Entity
Cristian Vogel - Sarcastically Tempered Powers
Umwelt - Computer Controlled
Marshall Applewhite - Destroy the Silence
Jasen Loveland - Let Me Hypnotize U
Cybersonik - Cabaret 7
Stenny - Corrupt 506
Gigi Galaxy - The Aftermath
Versalife - Axion
Noah Gibson - Untitled (Convextion Remix)
Ko-Ta - Study 1
Exium - Host Range
RNGD - Mistaken Identity
Refracted - Particle Zoo
Boddika - 808 (Hacked)
Notzing - To Parasitize the Consciousness
SHXCXCHCXSH - DROW
Rødhåd - Kinder der Ringwelt (Donato Dozzy Remix) 
Mosam Howieson - Brain Scatter (Wata igarashi Remix)
Denise Rabe - Sunfall (SSTROM Remix)
Jeroen Search - Mobility (Delta Funktionen Remix)
Gizz TV & Walker - Panasonic 4
Gizz TV & Walker - Untitled
M:I:5 - Autonym
F.U.S.E. - Refused

Craig Gonzalez - Paxahau Stream 01.26.2021

Hip hop perked the interest of Detroit’s Craig Gonzalez to vinyl at a young age, and underground parties in the 1990s soon catalyzed a lifelong fascination with DJing. Inspired by versatility, his self-taught techniques have grown from weaving rhythmic layers into powerful, personal narratives.

Influenced by the Mike Huckaby’s depth and the hypnotic craft of Donato Dozzy, Gonzalez has honed his own style from a global network of like-minded artists. Family, history, and culture that surrounds electronic music have been key to his deep sensibilities, which translate seamlessly across a dance floor.

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