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Animix is back! I'm sooooo happy to be returning to the series with this new mix by local talent Hannah D (@hld). Brisbane's finest import, and curator of @thespacebetweenus, has recently taken the Melbourne scene by storm with her fun, groovy style & flawless skill. This mix is total euphoria, which I think really reflects the mood of the Melbourne scene at the moment in a (sort of) post-covid world.

Thanks again for this one Hannah! Sending love to everyone in the Animalia community.

<3 Kia

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Animix Thirty: Hannah D

Name:  Hannah Doody
Alias: Hannah D (@hld)
Pronouns: She/her
Location: Naarm/Melbourne, Australia
 
Influences: 
My beautiful family and friends 
The natural landscapes in and around Meanjin/Brisbane and Naarm/Melbourne, and the experiences that I'm lucky to have had in these environments
The music communities in both these cities
My cat, Sisi
90s ambient/trance compilations (& the artwork on these compilations)
Past (and future) dancefloor experiences 
 
Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: 
My label The Space Between Us ( @thespacebetweenus ), Full of Air on Meanjin/Brisbane's community radio station 4ZZZ @fullofair4zzz (with the angels Chloe Ryan & Fatshaudi @fatshaudi)
 
Favorite Quote: 
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou <3
 
Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
I think the most important thing is firstly finding your community. Find the people and music that inspire you. If you can't find people and spaces that make you feel comfortable and safe - keep looking, as they are out there somewhere. Once you find it, invest in your scene - if you love and nurture it, it can give back to you. Then, give back some more... Create a symbiotic relationship. Ask questions of the people you look up to, even if the questions seem silly. It's great to have a goal but don't forget to enjoy the process. Practice heaps! Be kind to yourself as you learn. There will be setbacks and times that will make you want to give up completely - don't give up! These setbacks will offer so much room for growth and learning. Listen and take advice on board but then go your own way. Stay true to what feels natural to you. It's hard not to compare yourself to others, especially in the era of social media. I find it can be empowering to accept that those thoughts are there, and try and not give them too much air time. Don't listen to people who try to make you feel shame for taking yourself seriously. There is no shame in taking your art seriously. You're never too old to start!!! Learning about genres can be cool but don't stress about them. Last, but not least... Play tracks you love, and have fun :)

With this mix Hannah D asks to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Fundraiser for Pirrjirdi Karnta-Karnta ‘Strong Women’ Music Program in Yuendumu, NT. This program aims to provide instruments, dedicated space, tuition and mentorship for the young (strong) women of Yuendumu to learn, play and write music. (www.givenow.com.au/strongwomenmusicprogram)
❁ The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which has stood as a force for change for people seeking asylum and as a beacon of hope and decency. (www.asrc.org.au)

Daisychain

Daisychain 185 - Hannah D

Error404store - Hannah D

"This mix includes some of my favourite epic and emotional progressive tracks with hopefully some fun bits in there too! It also features a couple of upcoming tracks on my label, TSBU."

@hld

Mantissa Mix 241: Hannah D

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/hld to the BSRMIX!

Recorded live at dj pgz' record launch at Sub Club Melbourne on July 8, these two hours of techy power were the perfect warmup from the Melbourne via Brisbane DJ.  Check it out....big up Hannah D!

www.buttersessions.com

BSRMIX #128 - Hannah D

Bazaar Mix 59 welcomes Hannah D >> @hld

expertly lays down a thumping and stylish mix of intelligent techy delicacies and sensual minimalism for the next chapter of the Bazaar Mix.

<3

Bazaar 59 || Hannah D

Rounding out the year with two and a half hours of perfectly weighted dream grooves, tech savvy-transcendence and heavenly vintage house music from a beacon of the deep dancefloor, Hannah D! 

@hld
@thespacebetweenus

Q. Hey Hannah, what inspiration did you draw upon when putting this mix together? Is there a sound, feeling, or time/place in dance music history that connects all the different elements in one way or another?

A. Hey Myles! Thank you so much for having me on, I’m over the moon to be a part of the series. This mix is a bit of an ode to my favourite time and place to DJ — sunset at a festival or doof in the bush. When the day turns to night is such a special time, especially in these settings, and I really wanted to try and emulate that feeling — starting out soft and building into something a bit euphoric.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are especially close to your heart, or new or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment?

A. Yes actually! One that comes to mind is Dario - Sweet Love (Evolution Mix). I found it a few years ago and was obsessed with it but the record was so expensive on Discogs (currently $200!) and I couldn’t find it anywhere else so I kinda gave up on it. When you asked me to do this mix I decided to have another look for it and ended up being able to trade someone for a rip of the vinyl. So happy to finally play it!! Another special one is Kalle-M - This Place. My partner David actually found this and sent it to me a while ago and I love it so much, so shout out to Dave for that one :) and a final special mention for Blue Noise - Coldflow which is close to the end. It gives me goosebumps every time, so intensely emotional and I would be crying if I heard this on a dancefloor!

Q. I know you’ve had quite the busy year on the events front, hosting a number of different parties with great local and international DJs as part of the Luna Blessings and Send/Return collectives. What were some of your favourite moments from the year that was, and what projects are you looking forward to working on in 2024?

A. Thank you! It’s been a crazy year looking back and I’m so grateful to be a part of so many special parties. A moment that stands out was the Waxo Paradiso x Hope Street Radio party the other week, the vibes were so perfect all day. This year I’ve actually played quite a lot of b2b sets which has been so fun, and I’ve had the chance to play interstate a couple of times and in Europe which was amazing :) We’ve got a super stacked year ahead with both Luna Blessings and Send/Return which I can’t wait for! We’re hosting one of my favourite artists ever for Luna in January which we’ll announce very soon. I’m looking forward to more of all of the above in 2024!

MDC.291 Hannah D

Hannah D takes us into her deepest-energy-side, for a delicious journey featuring an infinitely qualitative selection of progressive, trance, tech and trippy sounds.

Read the interview at :https://www.horssol.net/mixseries/hors-sol-mix-series-003-hannah-d

@hld

HORS-SOL.003 — Hannah D

@hld

Hannah D is a DJ and artist originating from Meanjin (Brisbane), now residing in Naarm (Melbourne) — a city with a dedicated electronic music community that sees her as a go-to for progressive sounds. Through both her music and delicately-blended mixes, Hannah has created a tangible connection around the globe with new age revivalists of the 90s and 00s sound. Aside from her own personal artistry, Hannah heads up TSBU (The Space Between Us), the successful Australian label which has a local focus on proto sounds within the progressive tech space. The TSBU discography already includes a variety of releases from Mabel, Al Dente, Gallery B, and more. 2023 has seen Hannah exceed the high expectations that are associated with her name, with a debut European tour and further additions to the ever-growing TSBU label catalogue - as well as more stellar events under both her ‘Luna Blessings’ (with DJ Luv You) and ‘Send/Return’ (with Bex) event brands. Chocked full of highlights, the first of many ‘business’ trips to Europe included a 5-hour b3b (alongside fellow Weaver artists Mabel & suki) for a sold-out warehouse event in Lyon, debut performances online and in-person in Berlin, Copenhagen and London, and a lasting impression that already has multiple northern hemisphere outfits requesting a return in 2024. She now has her sights firmly set on providing Australian audiences with further exhibitions of her sonic output - a sound that draws inspiration from both the people and places that surround her. Expect Hannah to continue going from strength-to-strength, bringing her euphoric tones to you and your friends wherever you may have the pleasure of encountering her enigmatic DJ sets.

Hannah D @ coppi 13.06.2024

Our third instalment comes from none other than Brisbane home girl, Hannah D.

Hannah has been heavily involved in the local music scene in Brisbane, Australia for over 10 years now. Throughout her time as a punter she's been able to absorb music of all kinds, later informing her eclectic tastes as a deejay. 

Her appreciation for the diversity of Brisbane’s varied musical landscape is channeled through her artist management and record label collective  The Space Between Us; focusing on providing a platform for artists hailing from the sunshine state.

i_c_003 / Hannah D

Hannah D is able to weave her DJ sets through seemingly disparate realms of music with ease. It's a skill that makes her performances so exciting , and has quickly earned her support slots for a hectic array of artists and appearances at festivals across Australia. This passion is also channeled through her Brisbane based label and artist management collective The Space Between Us, which provides a platform for artists hailing from the sunshine state. She shares a mix that brings together club-focused maximalism and isolation-inspired introspection.

@hld
@thespacebetweenus

A bit about the mix:
While there has been a huge part of me lately that has felt quite introspective over the last few months, there's also a big part that misses the club - loud music, dancing etc. So this mix summarises this for me - it's quite club focused for the most part, with parts of introspection (and a little cheese at the end <3). Bits of IDM, techno, progressive trance and breaks - and a lot of tracks that have quite distinct elements typical of a mid-late 90s sound which I am super into lately. I had a lot of fun recording so I really hope you enjoy listening :)

*Tracklist*
Brain Pilot - Feel Real Good [Nova Zembla, 1994]
Dr. Psychedelic - Deep Chill Out Dub [Rumour Records, 1998]
Redeye - Bec De Corbin [after 6 am, 1994]
The Black Dog - Hub [General Production Recordings, 1995]
Thorn - Rolling Deep [5th Gear Records, 1997]
Kerosene - This Is My Bitch [Force Inc. Music Works, 1996]
Dreamlogic - No Need For Heaven [Interchill Records, 1997]
Liquid Earth - Gummo Hardrive [Not on label, 2020]
Blue Amazon - The Blessing Part II [Jackpot Records, 1996]
Trancesetters - The Secrets of Meditation (Zoom Hallucinogenic Flange Dub Mix) [Open, 1994]
Global Communication - Delta Phase [Dedicated Records, 1993]
Eat Static - The Brain [Planet Dog, 1993]
The Spirit - The Spirit (Into Your Hands, I Command My Body) (Spiritual Mix) [Logic Records, 1993]
Adam Pits - Stoppage Time [Haŵs, 2020]
Makyo - Tantrika [Dakini Records, 2002]
Diffusion - Lushes [EXperimental Records, 1993]
Blue Amazon - Searching [Jackpot Records, 1997]
Off And Gone - Full Moon [Endzeit Records, 1995]

Ep 203 pt.1 w/ Hannah D

Episode 132 Part B Featuring Hannah D

Hannah D is the manager behind the impressive The Space Between Us imprint, a label becoming one of our country’s finest. Her penchant for unearthing new talent is second to none, and in 2020 alone she has signed some of the most forward-thinking electronic music to come out of Australia. In her hometown of Brisbane, she is a DJ known for a diverse selection of dance music that is always engaging and highly interesting. For this mix, she has chosen a more reflective mood in line with the pressing times we’re all in.

@hld
@thespacebetweenus

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Novelcast 58: Hannah D

We are counting our blessings, and so should you, as the amazing Hannah D (@thespacebetweenus) has put together a stunning hour of old school sounds for us to enjoy, riddled with ravey rhythms. Open your ears to a sound you will be hearing a whole more of, this fresh Naarm arrival has left Meanjin/Brisbane behind to pepper the club line-ups to come! Get used to the nameeeeee, this mix is a goodie! <3

@hld
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Neurocrank Mix: Hannah D

@hld

For vol. 22, the amazing Hannah D has put together a beautiful mix of spacey, melodic broken beat, house and other delights, including heaps of unreleased tracks from friends and her forward-thinking label @thespacebetweenus. Hannah is a recent arrival from Meanjin/Brisbane and an excellent addition to our local scene. We can't wait to see her in action as we enter the renaissance of dancefloors.

Artwork by Kyle Lotherington
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melt mix vol. 22 - Hannah D

Hannah D https://soundcloud.com/hld https://soundcloud.com/thespacebetweenus
Narrm
Steeplejack 3.11

Hannah D

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