Next up: it’s a perfect prayer to the sun gods: a stunning mix from DJ Lloyd to herald the coming of Spring. You heard it here first!

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GABRIELA MIX #5 ~ DJ LLOYD

Marsha Stern, the gift that keeps on giving <3 another generous offering from her sacred Roy Thode vault of recordings from a very golden age of dance floor culture. It’s a tremendous honour to be able to house this recording on our Soundcloud page, an untouched time capsule from almost half a century ago, allowing us the luxury of re-living that moment in that room with Roy Thode holding court behind the booth, providing the soundtrack to what would have been a wonderful night in a very special place. 1980, no smart phones, no discogs, no social media, CDJS or sync/loop buttons, the profession of DJing was still in its early beginnings of being defined and Roy’s dedication to the craft certainly helped define it. 
In a time where it’s not always so easy to feel proud of being “a DJ”, it’s inspiring to look back at the origins of dance floor culture, one of them being extremely dedicated, self-educated and oppressed homosexuals in New York who took it upon themselves to explore the aesthetics of music on the dance floor to extreme levels. This recording should give you a glimpse into what that might have sounded like. Please take a moment to listen carefully and allow yourself to understand the genius of Roy Thode’s craft as a DJ. We hope it inspires you as much as it inspired us. On this day, Roy would have become 76 years of age, long live his memory, thank you for the music and inspiring dedication to the craft. Happy Birthday Roy!

Roy Thode recorded at the Ice Palace, Fire Island May 17, 1980

Welcoming Toronto based @user-318591180 Kirk aboard! Easing in with some hip hop, ragga and rnb  before going full speed on a wave of soca, Bhangra and hip-house! As always Kirk has packed this one with a boat load of edits for another smooth cruise ❤️Enjoy x

Cruisin' with... Niall Kirk

Nick The Record — Forbidden Fruit — Wonderfruit 2024

"Over dinner, the promoter mentioned how hard it was to play disco at the club, which made me smile, given the party was called “Bye Bye Disco.” She asked if I could play something that would help people understand and appreciate disco in a fresh, modern way, so that’s exactly what I set out to do. "

Recorded live at Bye Bye Disco in Beijing.

H.A.N.D. MIX 075  - Trent

Sometimes we happen to take some of the fundamental aspects that guide our main mission for which this platform is a crucial resource for granted, even if we never underestimate their place in what makes it something singular amid the multitude of similar content that can be found online. Take eclecticism for example, a quintessential characteristic of every single contribution to the series and an overall quality that is pursued by each of the guests we have in the construction of their deeply personal musical narratives. Not a mean feat, if we take into account the sheer diversity of rhythmic patterns and harmonic structures involved that need to be concatenated cohesively or, at the very least, sequenced harmoniously to be able to engulf us in its motional thrust and emotional pull. The greatness of all the mixes featured in this collection lies in the fact that they rely mostly on both a delicate play of moods and an intricate balance of forces, managing to harness their energy and use it towards stimulating our bodies, exciting our senses, enticing our minds and warming our hearts in the process. This episode is no exception, quite the opposite, as Lago brings his singular selective sensibility and elegant use of skills to weave an enthralling thread of gliding grooves that intertwine with alluring melodies from all over the globe.

Gop Cast 139 - Lago

Locomotion @ Doka was the absolute best time in the booth. 3 best friends sharing their best tunes, more friends & family on the dancefloor💕

Shoutout to the Doka staff for taking care of us on this 7hr journey🔊

Our hearts are full. Thank you everyone that came down. Enjoy this beauty of a mix, we are very happy & proud of the result. And leave a comment if you listen please💕

Ps: The next edition will be our last one at NAR in Utrecht HoneyBun all the way from NYC!! 
August 7 bit.ly/LMHBAUG

Locomotion #24 - Merchant b3b DJ Tracksuit - Doka, July '25

Recorded at Radio Relativa Studio on 21.07.2025


Sound Metaphors Djs @ Radio Relativa (Madrid), 21.07.2025

Comemorando nossa meia década de existência, aproveitamos pra convidar alguns artistas para uma série especial de mixes!

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RV 5 ANOS @ SPECIAL MIXES - Eric Duncan

Recorded live on the Mayan Warrior at Burning Man 2014. A psychedelic time was had by all.

[MIX] Lovefingers - Live On The Mayan Warrior (Burning Man - September 28th, 2014)

COCKTAIL D'AMORE COSMIC HOLE - Sound Metaphors DJs (Nemo&Castro) - August 6th 2018

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