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Smooth, blippy, and laced with classics, this mix is by Brooklyn’s own Big A.D. (@thelevelparty). It carries the spirit of renewal and invigoration that we’re universally merging with. It bangs. Don’t sleep, stay awake.

d o w n 2 e a r t h 28 - Big A.D.

banging good mix from @thelevelparty bossman Andrew Devlin!! lock in doggos <3

Earth Dog Radio 020: Andrew Devlin

NYC’s Andrew Devlin takes a break from his usual dance floor facilitation to offer us a poolside soundtrack inspired by a recent stay at The Standard hotel in Miami Beach.

Q. Where do things currently sit on @thelevelparty front, and what other projects have you been busily chipping away at?

A. What’s that line? “We’ve been coming to the same party for 12 years now, and in no way is that depressing.” I think we’re nearing 10 now. In any case, the party feels like it’s in a really good place. After doing it more or less solo for a minute, I brought 5 residents on board who I love dearly–Alien D, KFeelz, Nigelthreetimes, No Sir, and Yibing. Everyone has so much range and energy, it’s been special getting the group together.
I’m really excited for our Glen Falls House weekender upstate in July (14-16). We get to take over this little hotel in the woods for a weekend and stretch out. It’s a dream. Big shoutout Josh Houtkin at Good Room for all his work making that a reality.
Past that, we’ve got some shows at our usual spots, Le Bain and Good Room, as well as a couple of day parties at Public Records’ new Nursery and a July 4 BBQ at Mansions. Would really like to bring the group of us to some other cities soon. I dream about heading back to New Orleans, doing Level Miami, Level Mexico City, Ibiza, etc…Anyone reading this wants to get in touch, let’s build ;)
Personally, I run a small sound company here in NYC, so I’m trying to grow that business and maintain my sanity. I’d like to get back into making music soon, even just a few cheeky edits. Start a podcast (I know, I know). And eventually open up a venue. A pub of sorts with good food and music. 

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together?

There is, in fact, a pretty specific one. This mix is dedicated to the pool at the Standard in Miami. I went in January for the first time and recorded this when I got home. The vibe there is so strong. You’re sitting outside, eating the best caprese salad of your life, there’s a 2’ iguana crawling on a palm tree, you’ve got a green juice or a margarita in one hand. Everyone is having a good time and partying in this really respectful way. They’re just sipping on a cocktail or walking to the hot tub or making out in the pool. 
I thought a lot of that had to do with the soundsystem and the music programming–there are speakers everywhere (including underwater) playing at like 6/10 volume. The music is on a sort of soulful r&b/ balearic tip. I was on Shazam all weekend. So this mix is a dedication to that–if someone gave me 80 minutes to DJ the Standard Miami pool, this is what I would play.

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

A. Definitely. To run through a couple… ”Wall Street” I discovered reading Dub by Michael Veal. Great book for anyone interested in DJ’ing, soundsystems, production, etc. I got really into Jackie Mittoo reading that, and have been playing that track since. 
The Lauryn Hill track, “Sweetest Thing” I heard in a coffee shop in Amsterdam in 2009, forgot about completely, then recently re-discovered.
“Don’t Break my Heart” is a big song for my wife and me. We both stumbled on it when we started dating at the beginning of 2020. We almost chose it as our first dance at the wedding, but thought the lyrics were a little dark. Anyway, big tune at the house. 
And the last track, the Mike Huckaby remix, is close to my heart. I was lucky enough to meet Mike a few years ago and gave him a ride to his hotel after a gig. He had just played for 3 hours and all he wanted to talk about was my Volkswagen Jetta. He was really such a sweet, warm guy, and this track always makes me think of him. R.I.P. 
Thanks so much for having me on this! Been a huge fan of MDC for a long time, and the radio shows and mix specials got me through lockdown over here. Means a lot to be a part of it. Much love.

MDC.284 Andrew Devlin

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin (@andrewdevlin17)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

For the third episode of our Truancy Sessions series, we're thrilled to feature New York-based DJ and promoter Andrew Devlin, renowned for his iconic Level parties. Since its inception in 2014, Level has evolved from filling dancefloors in small Bushwick dive bars to becoming a staple of NYC's nightlife scene, with a recent expansion to Miami showing they are still in ascension. Andrew, along with his team of five residents, has cultivated a musical ethos that spans from tasteful record selections to peak-time party curveballs, showcasing his versatility and range as a gifted DJ. His opening set at Sustain Release in 2022 exemplifies this, seamlessly blending Carly Simon, Beck, Portishead, and Chaka Khan with cutting-edge dance music. We knew Andrew would deliver a stellar selection for our Sessions series, and he has certainly exceeded our expectations.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Couple tracks are unknown white labels so may need some help naming. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Andrew Devlin will get back to you :)

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Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin

“My Energy Two the Frequency of Self” is not just an album—it’s a sonic recalibration ritual.
Androgynous oracle cXrYsZ steps boldly into the role of Hero, transmuting pain, desire, shadow, sensuality, and self-awareness into eleven genre-melding tracks. Tuned for therapy and transformation—this project blends 432Hz frequency, ASMR textures, and genre-bending rhythms with psychological healing modalities like somatic therapy, binaural hypnotherapy, and creative psychology.
Wrapped in the emotional hues of purple (intuition), green (healing), silver (transcendence), and pink (compassion), this album is the soundtrack to inner alchemy.


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Bang Bang Autonomous - Kenneth Lee

Mirkus Brown - 9PM

Oscillate Tracks present their first solo EP by Toma Kami. With 3 tracks of percussive body music, sharp rhythms and precise arrangements which build to hard-drum energies as well as a confidently layered and commanding remix from atmospheric techno icon Forest Drive West, this EP packs a patient yet satisfying punch. Out November 23rd

Oscillate Tracks 004 - Toma Kami

The voyage continues with the second instalment of A.dixen’s Death Tapes Trilogy. Following Vol. 1’s dark ambient and hazy meditative melodies Vol. 2 adds jungle breaks, broken beats and pulsing drum machine patterns into the mix. Building on the textured and layered soundscapes from the previous album, Vol. 2 is a natural progression and further exploration of the haunting Death Tapes universe.

Across the albums 12 tracks A.dixen creates a hypnotic and deeply personal journey navigating feelings of love and loss, fear and hope, traversing through otherworldly and ethereal atmospheres and emotions. Composed and recorded in Copenhagen during spring and summer 2019, the album is crafted on his modular synth merged with organic source material and distorted field recordings. Death Tapes Vol. 2 is the second instalment in a trilogy set to release during 2019 and 2020.

TRACKLIST:

A SIDE 
01: Meditation 
02: Language Of loss 
03: Empire Crumble 
04: Slow Jamz 4 The End Of The World 
05: Knives Out pt. 1 
06: No Safe Passage

B SIDE 
07: The Killing Of Culture
 08: Bodies feat. Joel Alter 
09: Inanimate Object 
10: Knives Out pt. 2  
 11: Love Them Kill Them 
12: Eternal Oblivion (My Girl Loves Breaks)

All Music written and produced by Anders Dixen except for “Bodies” written by 
Anders Dixen and Joel Alter.
 Saxophone on “Language Of Loss”, “Empire Crumble” and “Slow Jamz 4 The 
End Of The World” by the master Steven Jess Borth II. 
Mastered by Michael Fischerson    
Artwork by T L S
   Label: ØEN Records
   Cat. No.: ØEN016   
Format: Cassette Tape and digital   
Release date: 14 November 2019

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Mix #044 comes from good friend and Redstone Press boss man, Lewis Lowe.

One of our favourite parties we've attended, was our first trip to Inverness, where Ben Rothes played before the Redstone Press DJ's. Lewis and Ethan (Pseudopolis) blew us away in the Hypnotic Groove sweatbox with the pairs versatile track selection and their ability to effortlessly jump between genres, totally captivated everyone at the party and had us stuck to the dancefloor the entire night.

Since the birth of the Redstone Press label the imprint has released music from the likes of Pseudopolis and Liam Robertson. Future plans consist of an exciting collab EP with the Modern Institute Gallery and is expected out later this year. The RSP troops also have a regular slot on Glasgow's Clyde Built Radio starting on the 25th of this month.


It was only a matter of time before we had Lewis contribute a mix to our series after having one from Ethan last year, and it does not disappoint.

Enjoy X

@lewis-lowe
@redstone-press

HD Mix #044 - Lewis Lowe

Juanita's Mix 021 with Uncle Dev @thelevelparty

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. Neighborhood guy, entertainer, cook.

Q. How long have you been involved in the NY music scene?
A. Born uptown 1988. Sold some CDs for a band in Alphabet City 2006. Learning how to DJ this year.

Q. Tell us a little bit about this mix.
A. It's a 120bpm self-help mix.

Juanita's Mix 021: Uncle Dev

recorded in Berlin
special guest: Gigsta 
playlist: https://spinitron.com/WZBC/pl/11180153/Lamping

Will Lynch's Album

lamping with special guest: gigsta

Hypnotic Groove mix #321 comes from NYC dj, Uncle Dev. 

Uncle Dev is the resident dj/founder of The Level Party in his home city of New York.  

Dev's good friend, Colinford Mattis, is facing 45 years to life in prison for an alleged incident during the New York City protests. Please read more and consider donating here: bit.ly/colinfund 

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thelevelparty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncledev2020/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelevelparty/

Hypnotic Groove Mix #321 - Uncle Dev

Viole{n}t

Sw. - THX Liars FlyASSes

Live recording of Jasmín @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Facebook and futureintelradio.com every Thursday and Friday — from 20:00 till 23:00.

Jasmín ╚═ Future Intel ═╗  10 01 2020

Luke Cohlen, active as a DJ, programmer and writer, operating out of his hometown Utrecht, The Netherlands. Luke is one of the pivotal folks behind internetradio Stranded FM, for which he organises events and collaborations spanning across the cityscape's musical and social dynamics, and where he hosts his introspective listening show De Wachtkamer.

Luke Cohlen [06.11.2020]

Big A.D. / Uncle Dev / Bad Andrew
@thelevelparty

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Hypnotic Groove Mix #321 - Uncle Dev

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