Name: Steph/Stephanie
Alias: Formosa (@formosapgh)
Pronouns: they/them
Location: Lenape, Osage, Shawnee lands- or present-day Pittsburgh, PA
 
Influences: Everything from Japanese house, 90's freestyle, reggae and dancehall, italo disco, and film scores to the ambient sounds of walking down a busy city street!
 
Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: I'm super grateful to currently have two monthly residencies here in Pittsburgh. The first being Jellyfish at P Town Bar, which I throw (and play) with my musical cohort, Ricky Moslen (and Adam Shuck when he's back in the US). The second is called Take Care, which occurs every fourth Saturday of the month at Cobra Lounge. I'm also newly on the board at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, so I'll be involved in a few projects there.
 
Favorite Quote: "I'd like more of the world to go back to being wild." -Hayao Miyazaki
 
Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: It's always important to have a clear idea of what your goals are, whether it's sharing music you're passionate about or building community networks.

With this mix Formosa asks to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Jaded in Pittsburgh has been doing amazing things and is a super new organization, just having gotten started this year! (www.instagram.com/jadedpgh)
❁ Western PA Fund for Choice is another important organization local to Pittsburgh who have been providing crucial resources to the community. (www.wpafundforchoice.org)

Tracklist - https://bit.ly/FormosaTrax

Daisychain

Daisychain 238 - Formosa

Daisychain is a movement to showcase power, beauty, and strength of DJs and artists. Like the sequencing of electrical equipment, Daisychain will connect and develop a symbiotic network of trans, nonbinary people and femmes - from all backgrounds. DJs and artists from these realms of identity will continue to find their strength in sound by showcasing their art for a weekly guest mix series. 

Contact/Submissions: Leesh - daisychain.network606@gmail.com

Based in Chicago, IL