opening of main stage Thursday night 9pm-12:30am
eternal love to Aurora Halal & the S-R crew <3

Ron Like Hell @ Sustain - Release Year 7 - 2021

Available on Audio Cassette and digital download directly from the label’s Bandcamp @ https://djbeige.bandcamp.com/album/amen-vol-1

T4T LUV NRG is proud to present “Amen! Vol. 1”, a breathtaking DJ mix tape conceived and blended by Detroit’s DeeJay Beige. “Amen! Vol. 1” is a singular presentation of a sound developed by Beige that is very personal and deeply connected to their history. Beige’s mix is an amalgam of ecclesiastical breaks and gospel house delivered with intensity and soul power like only they can do. Prepare to be enthralled with one of the most exciting DJs currently burning their way through the American underground. From the Holy Ghost TO YOU, this is Beige! Be not afraid…

ARTIST STATEMENT:
In the strictest sense, Amen! Vol. 1 is the result of more than a year’s worth of obsessive brainstorming, digging, planning, arranging, re-arranging, and countless discarded takes. And in another sense, this mixtape has been in the works for the six years since I started DJing, the ten years since my baptism as a teenage club rat, and for my entire life, which for better or for worse has been shaped by The Church and church music since birth. 

My mother was a promiscuously Christian divinity school dropout who pushed my family through a run of increasingly conservative churches: Unitarian, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbytarian, Charismatic-Evangelical, and probably a few others I forget. My fathers family on the other hand were career scientists and committed atheists who also all happened to sing in church choirs for fun. I cannot remember a time when Beethoven, Bach, folk hymns, old negro spirituals and gospel were not playing in my house, day in and day out. 

Cutting ties with both family and organized religion in my early teens left a void of community and belonging that wouldn’t start to be filled until my first experiences with clubbing (sometimes with drugs, sometimes without) years later. And when I started collecting records years after that, I gravitated heavily towards any music incorporating the familiar imagery, themes, musical motifs and language of church (especially Liberation Theology) which remained kind of bittersweetly comforting long after I stopped trying to believe. This might sound heretical, but over the last several years “gospel” has become much more of a feeling to me than a genre or even a sound. As far as I’m concerned, the rave, the club, the congregation, the choir, are only different ways to experience a many-sided mystery. 

For this project, I wanted to challenge myself to imagine going beyond just using a little soulful house to end the night or the mix on an uplifting note, and instead program a fantasy “gospel rave” for a thousand of my closest friends dancing in a field on a moonless night. How would I do my best to deliver a powerful, meaningful, salvatory collective experience from midnight until sunrise? Amen Vol. 1 is a snapshot of that imaginary night. 

The need to use contrasting peaks and troughs to create a sense of narrative for your audience includes emotional or spiritual contrast just as much as it does changes in BPM or a kick pattern.  So, it was important for me to try exceeding simply the emotions associated with “praise” music (like joy) because encountering the truly divine should also inspire fear and awe. Disregarding genre as much as possible, each piece of music was chosen for the sensation or sentimental meaning it inspires for me personally: you probably wouldn’t call most of them “rave tracks”, and plenty aren’t explicitly religious at all. Finally, of course I had to make sure that Detroit and Chicago were properly (but not exclusively, that’s for another mix) represented in the tracklist. Where I’ve ended up, grounded by a repeating classic “anchor track” for each side, is an attempt to simulate Genesis and Revelation, the Good News and the Flood, the dark night of the soul and the moment of salvation–whatever those might mean for you. Can I get a witness?

Beige - AMEN! Vol. 1

we are very proud to share this very special live dj set by @bezier recorded live at our June 4 2022 party!

Bézier dj set at WRECKED June 4 2022

I KNOW WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT - THEY WANT TO BE SHOCKED... AND GROOVED. AND THEY WANT HOUSE 
MUSIC.

Lawrence S. Williams Jr., better known as L.A. Williams, is an American DJ and producer from Chicago. Founder of the label Chisel, producer of over 27 releases, he has an idiosyncratic take to rhythms, sounds and grooves. 

As a huge fan, both impressed and beguiled, I wanted to shine a light on him. I still am often tripped up trying to blend his tracks while D'Jaying and fit them in a mix soooooooo I had to make this all L.A. mix ᏊˊꈊˋᏊ I spent the last few months collecting nearly all his releases on Discogs to use for the mix; a lot isn't available digitally, and it just felt right. 

I think the best way to hear his unique world and sound is via a tour of his various sides and styles, weaving and roiling, building and bubbling, jacking and smacking.

https://www.discogs.com/artist/4146-LA-Williams

TRACKLIST
All Aboard - Great Space Coaster EP
What Tha People Want (House Muzik Anthem) - House Muzik "98"
Da X-Menn (L.A.'s Magic II)- Da X-Menn EP
Program 35 - Chi-Town Sampler
Rainstick - Rainstick
Midnite at 31st Sbeach - D.T.T. 3rd R.
A Little “Old School” Track - Da X-Menn
Cries of Joy Dedicated to Armando Gallop - Sounds 4 Da Underground
Playing Inside Tha Wooden Sandbox - The Future Deescko
Toilet Hush - Sounds 4 Da Underground
Guest Star Entertainment - D.T.T. 3rd R. 
My Music Box - Da X-Menn EP
Hypnotic - D.T.T. 3rd R.
Going Insane (The Insane Asylum TRK) - The Straight Jacket EP
Your Inspiration - The Project Part 2

Only L.A. Williams

Campout is an experience that we meticulously curate from start to finish; finding an artist that can connect the dots and close the festival is never an easy task. When asking artists to play, we always encourage them to stay through the festival in its entirety. This is the best way to truly understand what the festival is and what the community brings. 

This brings us to @ciel_dj, who we view as one of the most talented and hardworking DJ/producers in dance music. She's put in the work with her own music but also with her community in Toronto. We fully trusted her to step up and give us all proper send off. From slamming house to funky tech house rollers, Ciel gifted the crowd the energy to make it across the finish line. The ending track, 'Right Here' by SWV was damn near perfection.

Campout Mix Series: Ciel

@livwutang has really arrived on the world stage in the last year. The Seattle-raised, NYC-based artist came up through DIY raves and pirate radio and is now a regular at cult clubs and festivals across North America, as well as being booked in for next year's Dekmantel Selectors. Her sound freely moves between dub, Central and West Africa rhythms and a history of Black American music. All this comes out in her widescreen sets, her curation of the Eto Ano label and her hosting of their show on The Lot Radio.  

The confidence of her selections and ability to shift through moods from the serene to the deep, the energetic to the melodic is evident in this week's mix. It slowly works through the gears from dubbed-out depths to buoyant club rhythms via tribal techno. There is an ever-present mysticism and spirituality that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the body-popping rhythms and it's that which will keep you coming back for more.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 413 - livwutang

The second entry in a series of living documents of momentum

Manifested live at Nowadays in New York City from 3am-6am the morning of June 27 2022

Euphoric kinetic connection embraces disorder inside the void, as we smile & dance toward anamnesis together

Destroy what destroys you & never stop loving one another

Natural's the way you should love
Feel the joy, elevate
It's the way we sway, riding waves eternally
Elevating me, through sky and sea
It's the calming breeze, whispering through the trees
Feel it push you, releasing love from every view
It's the way we sway in elemental harmony
Serenading me
Move so naturally
The moon, the stars
The sky & the sea
Why don't you follow me?
To a place
Where we can be free again
Natural, where I want to be

Thanks to Nowadays staff & everyone who danced & did their thing! This was a special moment in time & has brought me a lot of joy to listen back to since then. I hope it can do the same for any of you who listen.

Artwork by @malzof + KL in collaboration with the universe
Mastered by @claywilson

ENCAPSULATED JOY 002: LIVE @ NOWADAYS PRIDE NONSTOP 6/26/22

Tribute mix to eLBee BaD the Prince of Dance Music featuring entirely music composed by L.B. Bad & mixed by Kiernan Laveaux

http://www.instagram.com/kiernanlaveaux

eLBee BaD tribute with Kiernan Laveaux @ The Lot Radio 12 - 30 - 2022

On this full moon in nurturing Cancer, @bezier captures and releases the effervescent force we need to inspire and sustain us in this strange season of annual rebirth. Percussive rhythm and flow capture the structured energy of saturnalian domme Capricorn, while textured breaks hint at Venus' current position in Aquarius – reminding us that rules are made to be tested – everything is cyclical, and yet novelty is a constant calling. Enjoy this gorgeous and energetic start to 2023, hatch plans, and soak up the secure lunar warmth of Cancer, which reminds us of who we are, and where we belong, even in the depths of Winter 🦀 

"I chose to present an energetic mix. Capricorn’s ruler Saturn is the taskmaster. We need a lot of pep and charge to get through the harsh January conditions so we can complete our mission. Saturn is a hard, dominating presence requiring discipline and direction. You need to ask for help from your friends and comfortable familiars to navigate all the obstacles Saturn throws at you. This is where the full moon in Cancer comes in. The full moon during Capricorn is where you need to look for guidance and inspiration to complete all odds and ends before the next new moon. Cancer rules the home, and the environment that nurtures you. A lot of tracks here represent a lot of artists and collectives that have influenced and inspired me over the years as a music producer and DJ. My friends are my family and home. It is an honor to represent them here in this mix."

Bèzier @ SWOON | 06.01.2023

@kiernan-laveaux records a mix of psychedelic rave magic for the Fresh Kicks series.

The Ohio-born, Pittsburgh-based rhythm alchemist speaks to Eoin Murray about Cleveland’s queer clubbing community, T4T LUV NRG, empowering others through music, and being a ‘house is a feeling’ DJ above all

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-194-kiernan-laveaux

Fresh Kicks 194: Kiernan Laveaux

For the 113th entry in the Honcho Podcast Series, we have a special recording from one of Honcho's founders. In September 2022, Clark had the privilege of playing the Grove at Sustain Release, a yearly festival held in upstate New York.  Fresh off of Honcho Campout, the beautiful stage tucked away in the woods felt like home. Check out this two hour set of moody, atmosphere techno and jacking house.

Tracklist:

Sputnik One - Microbead
Eduardo de la Calle feat. Romina Cohn - I’m Losing My Mind 
Si Futures - The News
GAK - GAK 3
Jammin’ Unit - Kadinlar ve Teknik
Megalon - Mission 
Grey People - Maniac
Valentino Mora - Astrometric Effect
Todd Sines - Ariadne
Mor Elian - Drum Vortex (Joey Anderson Remix)
Black One - Electronic Percussion Part One
The Forgemasters - A Track With No Name (Unique 3 Remix)
Miss Kittin - 1993 EACID
Acid Al - Call of the Wild
Cube 40 - You Drive me Crazy
Love Letters - Let Let
Khan - Super-8.5 (Retouched)
Acid Al - Jack N Spell
Jammin’ Unit - Drum Unit 1
UBIK - Remedy (I.M.W. Mix)
 Escape Artist - SIgns of Life
Tessera - Hackney Parrot [10 Ton Mix]
Surgeon - Convenience Trap (Part 4)
1994 - 2 (2019 Version by Skeemask)
Dorisburg - Gripen
Sepehr - Darklord
Black Rave Culture - Something Else
4E - Sleep Taster
100Hz - Anna & Her Toms 
UBIK - Techno Prisoners (Remix)
Sanctuary - Penetrate (Body Mix) 
Trent - This is a Trip
Liquid Asset - Subs on Dubs 
DBX - Electric Shock
Grace Jones - Love On Top Of Love (Killer Kiss) (The Cole & Clivilles Garage House Mix)
The Knife - Silent Shout

Honcho Podcast Series 113 - Clark Price Live at Sustain Release

@sssiog & @eva_lyn 🥀

SWOON is a berlin-based party & mix series,  releasing new sounds with every full moon 🌀

~the earth bulges slightly, in flux with the moon as she waxes and wanes, flirting with the tides. the moon pulls strongly on her waters, as the earth spins around dancing for her daily, and the bulges undulate across her surface. is it high tide, or are you just happy to see me? immerse yourself in these warm waters, seep into the deep and let the currents wash over you... 🦪💕~

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