Now, NIKS is a name that you might already be familiar with, and, quite frankly, if you aren't, we're not really sure where you've been over the last year (well, hopefully your house)...

The South-East London-based DJ and radio host is one of the minds behind Black Bandcamp, a platform founded last year as a space to showcase, promote and support Black artists across the world. What began as a crowd-sourced spreadsheet quickly snowballed into a unified website and a global initiative which is continuing to grow and develop as we type.

But beyond NIKS' incredible work behind the scenes, she's also been causing quite the stir behind the decks too. Inspired by deeper, rhythmic strains of electronic music; sounds with percussive and melodic hooks, her sets and mixes —which have most recently come via Discwoman and Lobster Theremin— explore sounds that transcend the body and the mind, moving beyond thoughts and feelings. 

On top of cooking up lots of new, exciting plans for Black Bandcamp, which will be shared very soon, there's plenty coming up in the world of NIKS too, starting right now with her 'Ransom Note' mix... Get your loose clothing at the ready — this is one for the dance.

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NIKS: The 'Ransom Note' Mix

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Recording of Cinnaman's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021.

Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Cinnaman at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Following her mesmerizing performance at last month's Junction 2 Inner City event, Bristol based DJ, illustrator and all round creative @danielle_dj takes the reins of mix number 21 in the Junction 2 series.

Drawing inspiration from her dad’s expansive record collection meant Danielle caught the music bug and bagan crate digging early on, eventually becoming a self-taught DJ. Landing a job at the famed Phonica records, where she worked for 10 years, Danielle further advanced and refined her knowledge of the ever-growing and far reaching realm of electronic music, allowing her to forge a well informed and enviable track selection behind the decks. Additionally, Danielle has also been a resident on NTS Radio since 2017. Alongside this, she regularly mentors at the popular Bristol-based DJ workshop Mix Nights, giving her the opportunity to impart her invaluable knowledge to the next generation. 

Nominated for best breakthrough DJ in 2020 by DJ Mag, Danielle has played on some of the biggest festival stages including Glastonbury, Dimensions, Kala and Love Saves The Day, as well as clubs like DC10, fabric, Oval Space, Pickle Factory and Ohm. Her far-reaching understanding of music, and commitment to diverse sounds, is reflected in this all-encompassing mix, in which breakbeat, electro, jungle and everything in between are stitched eloquently together.

Junction 2 Mix Series 021 -  Danielle

A pillar of the Melbourne/Naarm music scene, Jennifer Loveless  ( @jenniferloveless ) has been making waves locally and abroad for some time now. Having originally moved to Melbourne via Toronto, she's become known for her diverse, banging and unique productions on labels such as Butter Sessions, Planet Euphorique, Pure Space & Body Verse

Her talent also shines through in a her insanely busy DJ schedule and varying, but equally impressive multitude of mixes.

Her aura is bubbly, playful and unique, but what really shines through is her true passion for her craft.

Thanks again for this one Jenn! <3 

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Animix Seventy Three: Jennifer Loveless

Greetings from @djchrisellis (AUS) who came up with very beautiful oddball music recently and will mos def do so in the future via @publicpossession recs and other outlets too. Curious how our springtime mixtape sound? Push the button, bassqueen!

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Tracklist:

Headlessness - Bleekman
Mailo, Urbanisation do Huan - Aki Aki
INWIW - Gia Margaret
Wonderland (Nathan Melja Version) - Nathan Malja, Florist
Big’n’Black - David Alvarado
Fram, Ursul Polar - Barac
G.o.d. PT.1 - K-LINE, Sonic Weapon
Are Intro - David Alvarado
Andre Hjem (SPCE Mix) - Palta & Ti
Cave Jam - Kroba
Teal Paneled Gangway - Schoehn
Replicator - Bleekman
Entertainment (Hard Mix) - Floppy Sounds
808 The Bassqueen - Ricardo Villalobos

KANNMIX 47 - DJ Chrysalis - 66min

KANNMIX

KANNMIX 47 | DJ Chrysalis

Lovely tunes from the most lovely folk

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DJ Wawa B2B Paxine 4/20 special @ The Lot Radio 04 - 20 - 2022

Kuscheln (@kuschelntime) delivers a set full of percussion-driven dance tracks without losing the dreamy and emotional depth. Enjoy!


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ASHTRAY MONUMENTS VOL. 23 - Kuscheln

SIFON (he/they)
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“This mix is the ultimate expression of what I like to dance to. It’s kinda vintage and camp but also trippy with cute sound design elements on sexy grooves, a 1h dance fantasy. It includes records I’ve been collecting from the last 10 years from Barcelona, Berlin, London, NYC, new and old stuff and also one of my favourites from my label. I’ve put a lot of love into it as I especially like my transitions to be euphoric, to create a momentum. I hope you enjoy and I’m so grateful to have it with the Maricas family.”

Tracklist
Paradise 3001 - Spiral Trippin
Beneath - The Passage
Jennifer Loveless - Syzygy (Scissor Me) 
Flørist, Nathan Melja - Wonderland (Flørist version)
Cassy - CBM
DJ Savage - Excuses
Mr. G - Sometimes I Cry
Tapestry of Sound - Wasp Of A Woman
Bass Bumpers - Runnin (Matiz / AC 16 Mix)
Bang – You're The One (The Journey)
Schacke - Role Modeling
X-Coast - Mu Tai Feat DJ RaDa
Peyote Dreams - State Of Mind (Slack Mix) Alex Kassian’s Dream State
Frankie Bones - I Am Ready
Kyle Pound - The Struggle

MARICAS - SIFON 042

More emerging talent out of Montreal comes in the shape of fast-rising DJ & selector Lis Dalton. Having been intro'd to the Lobster family by Dust-e-1, Lis' solidly-blended sets and knack for a break-y earworm has led to her recording being hammered in the office.

Between key gigs on the Montreal circuit (supporting Yaeji and hitting highly-respectable festivals Piknic Electronik & Shaker Mountain) she's contributed mixes for Bake's Rinse FM show (alongside regular booth mate DJ Frog) as well as an other worldly Graphite Publications set.

This Lobster mix is a dream-world of percussive breaks and sizzling rhythms. Blended, baked and arranged to a T! Lis has rocketed up our list of ones to watch, let's hope she comes to Europe some time soon :)

Words from the artist...

"I recorded this mix in a very blissed out and mellow mood. Maybe good music to sit and ponder the order of the universe, or just take in that earth is a nice little home, or maybe just stare out your window and think about nothing in particular, kind of like your dog does when you're not home. It includes both some old and new favorites of mine, all music that has moved me in one way or another... to tears even. Thanks to all beings whose musical contributions made this mix."

More about the artist >> @elisabethdalton

LIS DALTON

LT Podcast 061 // Lis Dalton

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