“In the cosmos, amidst the celestial ballet of stars and galaxies, exists a planet unlike any other. Urantia, as it is known, holds a unique distinction - it is one of the most poorly run planets in the universe. From the vantage point of cosmic observers, Urantia is a place of chaos, marred by violence, poverty, and hate.

Yet, amidst the turmoil, there exists a profound spiritual truth, known to only a select few. It is whispered among ancient texts and encoded in the hearts of the awakened souls. This truth speaks of a way out, a purpose veiled behind the facade of suffering and strife.

On Urantia, life unfolds like a grand tapestry, woven with threads of joy and sorrow, love and hate, light and dark. Souls incarnate into the human experience, each journeying through the labyrinth of existence in search of enlightenment. For on Urantia, enlightenment is not merely a spiritual attainment; it is the key to liberation, the doorway to transcendence.

Among the countless souls traversing the Urantialy realm lives a wise old sage named follidh. They have walked the path of enlightenment across many lifetimes, their soul carrying the wisdom of ages past. With each incarnation, follidh moves closer to the elusive truth that lays beyond the veil of illusion.

In their current incarnation, follidh finds theirself amidst the tumult of a world in transition. Wars ravage nations, greed poisons hearts, and despair casts its shadow over the lands. Yet, follidh remains undeterred, for they know that amidst the chaos, there exists the seeds of transformation.

Guided by an inner knowing, follidh embarks on a journey of self-discovery, delving deep into the recesses of their soul. They meditate upon the nature of existence, seeking to unravel the mysteries of life and death. With each moment of stillness, they feel the whispers of the cosmos echoing within their being.

As time passes, follidh's awareness expands, and they begin to perceive the interconnectedness of all things. They see how every thought, every action ripples across the fabric of reality, shaping the destiny of the cosmos itself. And in that realization, they understand what they need to do on Urantia.

Urantia is a crucible of transformation, a realm where souls forge their consciousness through the fires of experience. Those who attain enlightenment transcend the cycle of reincarnation, ascending to realms of pure consciousness where collective love reigns supreme.

With this newfound understanding, follidh dedicates theirself to the pursuit of enlightenment, not only for their own liberation but for the awakening of all sentient beings. They exist to spread light amidst the darkness, sharing their wisdom and compassion with all who cross their path.

As light illuminates the hearts of humanity, a shift begins to occur. The veils of ignorance fall away, and souls begin to remember their true nature as beings of love and light. Slowly but surely, the vibrations of the planet shift, and Urantia begins to resonate with the frequencies of peace, harmony, and love.

In time, Urantia will transform into a utopia, a paradise where violence, poverty, and hate were but distant memories. Amidst the cosmic symphony, Urantia shines as a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of enlightenment to heal and transform even the most troubled of worlds.

And so, the saga of Urantia unfolds, a tale of redemption and transcendence, reminding the universe that even the darkest of shadows can be illuminated by the light.”

@follidh
IG: @follidh

Distant Signals 051: follidh

Received transmissions from the outer reaches of an exquisite corpse universe

~~~Transit PGH~~~

booking/contact: 
https://www.instagram.com/mwkais/

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‣ shaifm.mp3@gmail.com
‣ monthly on @great-circles
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1/3 of Headcleaner Collective
Columbus OH
Contact: justbrennermusic@gmail.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/Justbrenner
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Considerable time has been spent making tracks that will never see the light of day or glow of night. 
This project is meant to express dance-focused electronic music with brenner’s authentic voice. His truest voice is one that is spoken directly with his “words”. With sets that are 100% original, to very little original work, the common ground is an attempt to zero in on what his voice can say to a group of dancing bodies.
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Majorettes release here:
https://majorrecords.bandcamp.com/album/damn
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All self-releases here:
https://justbrenner.bandcamp.com/music
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Header image by foi oi oi

Stefan Ways is a multidisciplinary artist who incorporates DJing and creating events into what he considers a form of public art. Stefan enjoys dynamic sets and storytelling; primarily playing several sub-genres of house, acid, disco, with splashes of wave. Together, he blends a mix of energetic percussive elements, synthy sounds, driving bass lines, psychedelic melodies, and tasteful harmonics to compliment the energy of the space.

Resident DJ: Steamworks Baths (SF/Berkeley)

Booking: 

stefanways@gmail.com
IG:@stefanways

Some Booking Highlights:
JUNK DRAWER, Support for Vicki Powell (DEN)
Support for ABSOLUT. @ 1134 (DEN)
LOAD party (CHI) (X3)
STUDS (Puerto Vallarta, MX)
AUDIODROME (SEA)
Club Chula (Puerto Escondido, MX)
Poppers, OK (Palm Springs, CA)
SLEAZE PARTY (DC)
LUST (PDX)
OPAL UNDERGROUND (PDX)
Support for Jacques Green (HE.SHE.THEY) @1134 (DEN)
Support for Mike Servito @Stay Tuned (DEN)
Club Massive (SEA) (X2)
Polyglamorous SNEAKS (SF)
Polyglamorous PRIDE (SF)
ourHOUSE (SEA)
DadSF (SF)
Filled, Niche Underground (BC)

Guest mixes:
Deep South, ATL 
Bottom Forty Records, SEA
Always Never Yesterday 
Lot Radio, Club Moment, NYC
Others to the Front, Berlin
Playhaus Radio (Honeycat) Denver

Patrick Balthrop, also known by the stage name High Fruit, is an electronic musician and sound designer. His debut EP, Kumar, received over half a million streams in the first four months of its release and was added to legendary radio station KEXP’s rotation. In his dynamic live act, he plays his synthesizers, drum machines, and layers vocals live, building polymetric and polyrhythmic grooves without the aid of DJ equipment. 

Patrick has earned accolades from the BAFTAs, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and the Game Audio Network Guild for his sound design and audio direction. His sound design work has exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum. High Fruit's compositions have graced games by industry giants such as Take-Two Interactive, Annapurna Interactive, and MTV Games. His live audiovisuals and dance floor installations have supported Berghain residents Tama Sumo + Lakuti and Phase Fatale, as well as Jubilee, Lauren Flax, Rrao, Antenes, Sharlese, Jake Muir and Nark. Patrick owns and operates his own studio, Interactive Sound + Fury, and is a member of the underground dance music crew Lotion Collective. He lives in beautiful Seattle, WA.

Inquires: hellohighfruit@gmail.com
Promo requests: hellohighfruit@gmail.com

Bringing you beats and rhythms from the soul, for the soul.

Aliens On Mushrooms | We Jack. | Soup Music NYC| sollors systems

For Booking Inquiries: fuzzworthmusic@gmail.com

*Bookings: shantievantimusic@gmail.com
*Otherworldly Ambiguity* (Evanti)
"Liminal Radio" WIIT.FM second Mondays, 1-3pm CST
*Research & Development

Shanti is a Chicago-based DJ who explores philosophical themes of existential angst and ambiguity through surreal, foreboding, apocalyptic techno, angsty EBM, and squishy acid soundscapes. Her sets weave a story of the simultaneous despair and yearning that are intertwined with the human condition.

Shanti also hosts a monthly radio show "Liminal Radio" on WIIT 88.9FM Chicago every second Monday of the month, 1-3pm CST featuring inspiring guest DJs.

Upcoming Sets:
10/23: Research & Development, The Whistler, Chicago
11/1: Sanctum Fest, Chicago 
11/1: Sanctum Afters, Chicago
11/22: TBA
11/28: Otherworldly Ambiguity Feat. Function, Podlasie Club, Chicago

2025:
10/11: Senders, Life on Marz, Chicago
10/10: Polygonia, Smartbar (FORMAT, R&D), Chicago
9/20: DJ Nobu, Smoke & Mirrors (R&D), Chicago
9/6: Life on Marz, NFC Records, Chicago
8/24: Sinister, Chicago
7/27: The Great Beyond, Franklin, MN  
7/17: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie
7/11: Musique Électronique, Madison, WI 
6/27: FreshCorp, Spot Lite, Detroit
6/26: Research & Development, The Whistler
6/20: Rrose, Flowers of Romance, Smartbar
5/29: Bordello Aperitivo, Amsterdam , NE
5/24: Ø [Phase] , NERV, Smoke & Mirrors
5/9: Aurora Halal, Smoke & Mirrors
4/26: BLOODLUST, TBA
3/15: Mictlan Underworld, TBA 
3/4: H.O.T.H., California Clipper 
2/22: Flowers of Romance, Smartbar 
1/30: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie (Evanti)
1/25: VELVET, Los Angeles, TBA 

2024:
12/13: Zenker Brothers, Smoke & Mirrors 
11/27: Research & Development, Podlasie 
11/2: Protocol & Dimibowie
10/25: Braid Records, Podlasie 
10/12: Usual Suspects and Temple, Montrose Beach 
9/1: NEW BLOOD, Research & Development, The Whistler 
8/31: Dark Forest, TBA 
8/29: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie (Evanti)
8/3: INFERNO, Mictlan, TBA 
7/14: Green Machine, Techno BBQ
7/6: Beloved Radio Night, California Clipper 
6/27: The Goods, Swig (Evanti)
6/22: YardJamz
6/14: Errancy, Hyde Park 
6/1: Wisteria, The Whistler 
5/23: entropic, Smartbar 
5/18: Lumina by HzM 
4/20: Vampire's Ball 
4/18: Otherworldly Ambiguity, Podlasie
4/5: Smoke & Mirrors 
3/23: Vamplified, Surround Chicago 
3/17: Otherworldly Ambiguity, The Whistler (Evanti)
3/7: Stankbugz Radio 
2/13: Wisteria, The Whistler (Evanti)

Distant Signals 051: follidh

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