Cherry

Live from the Junkyard at Lost Village

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=HuURcQKwVZA

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Live from the Village - TSHA

“Nothing Wrong” is the latest sexy jam from Chicano Soul Punk JJ Caballero who is Your New Favorite. The track turns what could ultimately be a horrifying experience in to a sultry, passionate, funky adventure.

Music and words by JJ Caballero
Art Direction by Jaime Aranda
Photography by Casey Goins

Nothing Wrong

2022 me travels back in time to the golden days of the Juarez strip asking if he can throw on a couple of tunes real quick

Soupçon

luther

Part two of RA.996 comes from a modern-day house luminary. 

As part of our countdown to RA.1000, a milestone in the 24-year history of RA's weekly mix series, we're switching up the usual format. The next few editions will pair two acts who compliment each other's strengths, offering a fresh take on a particular community, scene or style.

This week, we're zeroing in on two names who fly the flag high for old-school, US  house—a foundational pillar of the electronic underground. The first half comes from Ron Trent, which you can read more about here. 

On the B-side is Ash Lauryn. Hailing from Detroit, she's a modern-day house savant. Her comprehensive understanding of the genre's history—knowledge gained from the Detroit greats who that inspired her—and her own inimitable blend of old-world soul meets new-school grooves make her a force to be reckoned with. 

A former RA contributor, Lauryn keeps it <i>real</i>, whether in the booth or beyond. A role model to a new generation of DJs, she can just as easily be found teaching workshops at Underground Music Academy in Detroit or sharing tricks of the trade in the green room at some of the best clubs in the world.

An unwavering champion of Black dance music, the Atlanta resident makes it a point to play as much Black American music as possible, as she told us in her 2019 podcast. Not much has changed since then. Her contribution to RA.996 spans favourites like Larry Heard, Mood II Swing, Byron The Aquarius, Moodymann, Ron Trent and plenty of Detroit heavy-hitters.

Listened to together, both mixes are a powerful snapshot of house's timeless elegance and, most importantly, understated yet innately euphoric joy.

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/998

RA.996 Ash Lauryn

Draaimolen Festival was a revelation for not only as a event dedicated to producing top quality sound and vibes to fans but also the pristine, forest environment it was set in. The atmosphere combined with the sound system inspired the set Eris and I were able to create that day. Hope you dig it!

Eris Drew B2B Mark Farina - Draaimolen Festival - Sept 6 2025

A Day In November recorded on November 25th 2025 at home.  

A Day In November 2025

from the album "RIP Chrysalis" coming out on Hausu Mountain on 10/20/15

For more info:
hausumountain.com/?page_id=2282

Eartheater - Wetware

Good For It (Ticklish & Nico Adomako Remix)

lost

JJ Caballero is a Chicano soul-punk who pushes the limits of genre to bring his fans a unique blend of funk, punk, soul, and lo fi pop. His sonic pallet textured with various sonic artifacts blends with his psychedelic grooves. Having cut his teeth during the pop punk wave of the early 2000s, Caballero would grow to work with local legends At The Drive In, Sparta, and Sleepercar- all whom he looked up to while in adolescence. His work extends beyond stage to the studio where Caballero is a prolific producer and engineer.