Busto keeping it both real and fresh... absolutely wicked mix and thanks for the kudos in the interview!!

It’s ridiculous how long you kept “Passion” in... just magical Busto things... 🪄

Things are already moving and shaking in this set but this song pushes it up a notch and sets the tone for the 2nd half of the set. Amazing Vibrations!

Inspired by my opening set for Mr. C in The Dungeon. Club recording came out distorted so i decided to do it again in my studio on a Sunday after a tough Bucs loss. Mix is the same as club besides changing the order of the last two tracks and added outro. It's a deep dive into my world of Drug Music. Enjoy! :) 

Recorded on 3 CDJ 3000s and a DJM V-10 mixer

Art by Rat Galactic

Creatures Of The Night 10-1-22

One of my most emotional mixes, this set was recorded Live at Subtract open Air party just outside of LA (Valley) in an absolutely chaotic time for me.  Two days after my only lover of 16 years and wife of 12 told me she didn’t love me anymore and I went to LA with my daughter to process it.  It was also my first time back in LA since moving from there in 2019, and first time seeing/staying with my family since the pandemic.  Unsurprisingly I had trouble keeping myself together in these circumstances.

So suffice to say there are a lot of feelings in this set.  It would have actually been yet moodier but there was a hiccup on start time at this party that changed my set (2nd in order and rt before Doc Martin)  from early-ish to peak.  But it is still an emotional journey, at least for me :) 

It's my break-up set, and those can be powerful.  I'll never forget DJ Heather's at Tropical 2-Year Anniversary in LA in 2000.  It was raw and full of feels and one of my favorites, but I didn't get approval to release, I think it was too personal.

I like to play with the mix of dark and light generally - being a positive person and eternal optimist I overall lean towards light.  This set of course a unique moment in time for me.  It starts more moody and breaks through into the light, also reflecting a transition from more techy opener Bellhop to housier Doc Martin, and a balance of hosts Subtract and Sublevel.  Yeah, I think about all these things :)

It felt so good to be in LA at the party, seeing friends I hadn’t seen in years, feeling supported and loved!  In a euphoric moment towards the end I actually caught air behind the decks - not too often my feet leave the ground back there the way I mix, but Armando Kroma thankfully caught this on camera.  It was the hopeful part of summer 2021 for events and everyone was feeling it -  soon after Delta variant kinda wiped things out again.  

So why didn’t I release this set earlier?   I actually tried.  I had it mastered by Brian Saitzyk, but tbh for about 10 minutes in the middle my attention to my levels was poor in all the emotion and excitement and I pushed the pioneer mixer a bit so there’s a bit of crunchiness that can’t really be mastered out.  

So then I re-recorded it.  I don’t like to do this, I like the way I mix live better, as well as for the live set really to be the live set.  But sound quality is a factor so I did the re-record.  But then never released it.  I also was planning to push the set so the Delta V perhaps another reason I paused on set release...

Maybe too much time just went by.  Maybe it was too emotional for me as turmoil in my life continued.  Things worsened in my marriage, poly definitely did not work, dating after 15 years and a pandemic neither easy nor the focus I really wanted.  I made a lot of progress getting my groove back and enjoying my life in 2022 until my mom became ill very suddenly June 2022 and passed in September. 

Anyway here we are, I am releasing things, moving on in my life and starting to feel my fire again.  

As such I am releasing this set!   This is the original live version lightly mastered for overall levels by Brian Saitzyk.   If the audio quality is compromised some for emotion that’s an accurate reflection of my state anyway, and it’s really just a little fuzzy in a small part of the set anyway.  So, live and raw it is!  

Big thanks to Anton for bringing me, Brian Saitzyk for mastering, Mikey B for commiserating with me, Doc Martin and Andrew Bellhop for playing great sets before and after me, and all my friends for uplifting me (literally this time!), and Armando for catching that moment I broke through into pure joy <3

Ben Annand Live in LA at Subtract/Sublevel Open Air with Doc Martin - July 31, 2021

Check out my mix from Ocaso Festival 2021 

Ocaso Festival returns to Tamarindo, Costa Rica this January 6-9th, 2023

Last remaining tickets available at https://ocasofestival.com/

Live from Ocaso Festival 2022: Doc Martin

Taho - Albatros (Original Mix)
Mark Laird - Funk That
Roberto Rodriguez - La Isla
Diamond Eyes - Nightset (Feat Josué)
Smoove & Turrell, Hot Toddy - Elgin Towers (Hot Toddy Dub)
Lea Lisa - Love To The End (Manchester Club Mix)
Roberto Bosco - System logoff
George Apergis_- Quelle [Original re-mastered]
CJW - Remote
DJ Steaw - On Sunset
Felice - Abolish?
Acitone - Momentum(Extended Mix)
Mihai Popoviciu - Trapped In Brakets
Sean Miller -	The Good Life (Joeski Extended Remix)
Funk D'Void -	Danse Macabre (IDEAL)
Manuel-M -	The designer
Roberto Bosco -	Deep thought pt.1
Patrice Bäumel -	This World
Quarion - Takin No Shorts - Original Mix
Gavinco - Much Love
Matt Masters - Worlds Collide [m]
Reboot - Sherbet (Funk D'Void remix)
Daniel Steinberg -	Michigan
Joel Brittain, FLIGHT MODE - Burn This (Original Mix)
Luigi Tozzi -	Ghost Lake
Roberto Bosco -	Confusion
Taho -	Albatros (Original Mix)
Heiko Laux -	LGC (Based On An Episode By Offshore Funk)

Taking Forever (DJ set)

This mix was aired on 2-25-23 for my friend Deep C and his radio show Keepers of the Deep. Big thanks to the legend for hosting me and sharing my music with the world. Respect!

Keepers Of The Deep airs on www.undergroundkollektiv.co.uk every Saturday night at 8pm UK time and 3pm EST. The focus is deep electronic sounds of house and techno from around the globe.

Brian Busto - Keepers Of The Deep Episode 175

Welcome to Frequency Underground! We feature the best in regional house and techno. We've got a killer mix for you this week as we celebrate our 150th episode! Before we go any further all of us at Frequency Underground would like to thank all our supporters and artists who's helped get the show this far! Moving back to the mix, we couldn't have had a better guest to celebrate the occation that Tampa native, Brian Busto! He's put together a seamless mix of deep house, hypnotic acid, soulful Chicago tracks and plenty more twists to keep you captivated on the two hour journey. So without further adieu, here's episode 150 with Brian Busto! 

And as always, thanks for listening and be sure to like and follow us if you enjoyed the mix. Keep scrolling down to read our interview with this week's guest!

FREQUENCY UNDERGROUND INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN BUSTO:
◾Real Name: Brian Busto

◾Current city: Tampa

◾DJ Collective: Serious Soul

◾How did you come up with your dj name (or why did you use your actual name): Friends usually call me by my last name and being that I’m a Tampa native I thought it was a good choice. 

◾How and when did you get into djing: Went to my first house night in 1991 called Aahz at the Beacham Theater in Orlando Florida. Took me some time to go from observer to participant but I would say the night that changed my life was in 1993 at the legendary Simons in Gainesville Florida. Took E for the first time on a dancefloor and was taken to the house music promised land. The lineup was Laurent Garnier, DJ Three and DJ Chang. I was one of three others that stayed til the last song. A year later I bought my first pair of 1200s with a radio shack mixer. DJ Three went with me on the purchase and helped me get set up. The next day DJ Matty came over to show me the ropes. The start of an incredible journey had begun being a dj/promoter for close to 30 years now. Out of the 30 years ive been professional for about 23 of them including currently. Underground music only!

◾Who are your musical influences and what is your inspiration: As for DJ influences go that’s an easy one. DJ Three, Doc Martin, Derrick May, Derrick Carter, Danny T, and Laurent Garnier. 

◾Describe your sound as a DJ: Well I’m not a genre dj so describing my sound is like describing my mood. It really depends on how I’m feeling and the room I’m playing for. I try my best to not be predictable. 
What’s consistent is the style in which I play. First and foremost for me are long mixes, smooth transitions and track selection. I keep the effects to a minimal and let the music do the talking. 

◾What does the future hold in store for you as an artist: A vinyl night with good friends, more gigs to travel to, more events in my hometown, and more mixes to make.

Frequency Underground | Episode 150 | Brian Busto [chicago/deep/acid/disco]

HAPPY 4/20! ENJOY MY LATEST LOFT SERIES MIX FOUR!

STEVE LORIA - LOFT SERIES MIX FOUR - 420.2017

What's up Desert Hearts Family,

The next set we have for you comes from the homies Reagan and Chris, aka @dance-spirit. Fun fact, they headlined our first ever Desert Hearts party as 'Android Cartel' back in 2012. It's been amazing watching their Dance Spirit project blossom and take them all over the globe! Their Sunday morning set instantly transported us back to that chilly morning on our final day of the festival. Let it do the same for you. Enjoy! 

House, Techno, & Love.
We Are All Desert Hearts.

♥ Stay Connected ♥

https://deserthearts.us
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DANCE SPIRIT

@Dance-spirit

LIVE @ Desert Hearts 2018

Live @ Desert Hearts - Dance Spirit - 095

Another guest appearance on John Digweed's Transitions Radio show.  This time it's from a rare (freezing!)winter installment of Subtract On The Pier in Long Beach, California... raw "dub house disco" vibes presiding.

Transitions Radio 756 (recorded live @ Subtract On The Pier / Long Beach CA)

This mix is for the wonderful Shambala Festival.
Come catch some vibes!!!!

Shambhala 2019 Mix Series - Doc Martin

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

Essential Mix 2003-02-02 - Onionz Live @ Centro-Fly in NYC

DJ collective based out of Greenville, SC

Weekly Radio Show featuring the best house and techno djs in the Southeastern US. 

Members:
Luminous Waves https://soundcloud.com/djluminouswaves
Wilcot https://soundcloud.com/wilcot
SWITCH https://soundcloud.com/switchhh
Hypnocat https://soundcloud.com/catina-singley
Ave https://soundcloud.com/404_ave_not_found

Frequency Underground | Episode 150 | Brian Busto [chicago/deep/acid/disco]

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