Celebrating 1 year of live streaming sessions since the pandemic, the Santa Cruz DJ Sessions crew threw an epic three-day affair that I had the pleasure of playing at. This set was at 2pm on Sunday and I decided to hearken back to pool and beach party vibes with a collection of midtempo funky tunes and some drum & bass for good measure.

Go check out their regular streams: https://twitch.tv/scdjsessions

kev/null Live at SCDJ Sessions 1yr Anniversary: Orbit1

So many slammin' tech house tracks in this set! Big up @itshousedivided for the opening and title track,  the absolutely incredible "feel the vibration" coming late in the set; a few killer Daft Punk remixes released as free downloads from @hoodpoliticsrecords, including yet another fantastic one from @itshousedivided - Human After All . Several really hot tunes from @golfclap and his @countryclubdisco label, and obligatory representation from one of my favorite labels @lowceiling, always fire all the time. Full tracklist, below. 

Track Title	-	Artist
Focus (Original Mix)	-	Austin Hennessey, House Divided - @itshousedivided
Daft Punk - Around The World (Broken Future & Stund Edit)	-	Broken Future & Stund - @brokenfuture
Dafft Punk- Human After All (House Divided Remix) [Master V3]	-	House Divided - @itshousedivided
Loko (Original Mix)	-	Laugix - @laugix
Evil (Knober Remix)	-	Manuel De La Mare - @knoberofficial
One Man Down (Extended Mix)	-	Antonio Giacca, Nactua - @giaccaofficial
MY MAN (Original Mix)	-	Fab Massimo - @fabmassimo
Do Your Thang (Original Mix)	-	Shiba San - @shibasan
Aerodynamic (Rich Dietz Remix)	-	Daft Punk - @richdietzofficial
Takes a Little Something (Original Mix)	-	Chelina Manuhutu - @chelinamanuhutu
How U Do It (Original Mix)	-	Frivolous Jackson - @frivolousjackson
Bailar Riddim (Extended Mix)	-	Simon Fava, Yvvan Back - @simon-fava
Turn Me On (Original Mix)	-	Galo - @its_galo
Tessela - Hackney Parrot (ZIOS Remix) 	-	ZIOS - @ziosmusic
That Life (Original Mix)	-	Golf Clap - @golfclap
Los Santos (Original Mix)	-	Luke Nash, Arzenic - @lukenashmusic
Feel the Vibration (Extended)	-	House Divided - @itsousedivided
Revelation (Original Mix)	-	Matroda - @matrodamusic
Woo Dat (Extended Mix)	-	Tough Love, LO'99 - @lo99,@toughlovemusic
Get Your Money (Original Mix)	-	Wade, Solardo - @wade-dj, solardo_music
Esta (Extended Mix)	-	DJ Susan - @dj-susan-1
Everything (Extended Mix)	-	Tim Light, Fab Massimo - @timlightmusic, @fabmassimo
TONIGHT (DJ Susan Remix)	-	Dennis Beutler - @dennisbeutler, @dj-susan-1
Bamba La Bamba (Original Mix)	-	Maickel Telussa, Block & Crown - @telussa_tijssen, @blockcrown

Focus

Wow what a start to the year. We had an amazing time at It's a New Day + Breakfast of Champions 2022 and do we have some great music coming from the show. In the meantime, we have just one more to share from our Halloween show from Stephy V of Gold Bloc to get your year started! Enjoy!

Here's what Stephy had to say about the mix:
"This mix is inspired by my love for disco and house. I hope it gets you moving and groovin'. Make sure to check out my socials for upcoming show announcements and new mixes! Big shoutout, mad love to my dear friend and mentor, legendary Cowboy Leyl Master Black <3"

"About StephyV:
Based in San Francisco, CA, StephyV is known for heating up the dance floor with her funky beats and vibrant energy. She's a member of Bay Area-based artist collective, Gold Bloc. She's a resident DJ for both Discology and her Burning Man camp, Deoxidized. She's played at many well-known clubs in San Francisco such as The Midway, Monarch, 1015 Folsom, The Great Northern and more!

More from StephyV:
Soundcloud @Stephyvdj
Facebook facebook.com/Stephyvdj
Instagram instagram.com/Stephyvdj
Twitter twitter.com/Stephyvdj
Twitch twitch.tv/Stephyvdj
linktr.ee/stephyv

StephyV RIPEcast Exclusive Live at Haunted Hoedown 2021

This week, we welcome a long-time staple of the Bay Area music scene, friend of the Cowboys (and just about everyone!) and founder of Ambient Mafia, @redstickman. Tho often known for the Ambient Mafia's downtempo chill beats, this set is anything but! Strap on your seat belts and turn off your seat warmers cuz this is coming in hot.

About redstickman:
Redstickman founded the infamous Ambient Mafia in November of 1999, and they’ve taken over chill rooms in the San Francisco Bay Area by storm with their chunky and funky downtempo beats.

Known for his unconventionality as well as excellence in DJ ability, he can be found behind the decks in random clubs from San Francisco to Tokyo, Bangkok to Luang Prabang, and Berlin to Lisbon.

In addition to downtempo, he DJs techno and ghettotech and makes really weird art pieces.

More from redstickman:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/redstickman
Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/redstickman/
Facebook: facebook.com/redstickman
Instagram: instagram.com/red.stickman/
Twitter: twitter.com/red_stickman
Twitch: twitch.tv/dj_redstickman
redstickman.com

redstickman Exclusive RIPEcast Mix

Well whaddaya know? Like finding that favorite album tucked away in a nook, we discovered we still have more amazing BoC recordings to share! This is a driving, get you going, butt off the chair mix from our very own WorkR. Let's goooooo!

Here's what WorkR had to say about the mix: "I was beyond excited to play Breakfast of Champions again in person after our long lockdown break of virtual events. I played early in the day, basking in the sunlight and the vibe of the crowd. What a great way to start the new year."

More from WorkR:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/theworkr
Twitch: twitch.tv/theworkr

WorkR at IAND+BoC 2022 RIPEcast

Continuing our Unison Campout recordings, we have Iggy from the BoomZilla Sound Collective and Ambient Mafia with something a little more groovy to slide you through your hump day. Enjoy!

Here's what Iggy had to say: 
"There is nothing more meaningful than giving back to the community. It was an honor to share a set of chill vibes to a group of generous campers, all giving back to those in need at the Unison campout 2022."

About Iggy:
Iggy started her music career on the East Coast at the age of 15 as a lead singer and guitarist in a folk-alternative band, Gummy Dinosaurs. When the opportunity came to move across the country to Oakland in 1994, Iggy landed a few blocks from a record store, where she bought her first dance track, making the plunge into DJing. After years of carrying bags of vinyl on her skateboard, visiting friends with decks and sound systems, she built her own system, the BoomZilla Sound. With the help of her best friend, Disco Dianna, the BoomZilla Sound Collective was formed.

The Boomzilla Sound Collective (BSC) is a non-profit organization connecting musicians to collaborate and create a unique audio experience through community, inclusivity and expression. Iggy and Dianna manage the BSC music studio in Oakland to provide a space for the musicians to collaborate, experiment and evolve their art. The BCS curates many events every year for the current and prospective collective members to share their art with people who love music. Their events range from dance parties, live streaming broadcasts, and DJ workshops for aspiring artists.

More from Iggy:
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/miss-dj-iggy-boomzilla/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoomZillaSound
Twitch: twitch.tv/IGGYBoomZilla

Iggy Live at Unison Campout 2022 on RIPEcast

It's been awhile! Although I've been playing many sets online since I last posted here, many of them have been on my twitch feed for the combination of audio and visual experience. 

To make up for it, here's a set that's a combination of one I played last weekend and elements of a few others I've done before for a mega 2hr set. Enjoy!

Video of first half of this set: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/697979682

More sets:
https://twitch.tv/kevnull/videos

Feather River Virtual Campout (Extended) 2020

We couldn't be at Black Rock City physically this year, but a lot of people put in a lot of different than usual work to put together a virtual version. Charlie represented from Wednesday on as we always do, and my music was coming off of a virtual Charlie not long before the virtual man burned!

Charlie the Unicorn On The Virtual Playa

Charlie the Unicorn on the Virtual Playa - Erik Nelson Burn Night

Recorded at the first, and hopefully the last, virtual Breakfast of Champions, New Year's Day, 2021.

Tracklist:
Ask Myself (Original Mix)	-	Nutty
Giving Up (Original Mix)	-	Kuestenklatsch
Free Your Mind (Extended Mix)	-	Chapter & Verse
Get on up on Jack's Groove (Club Mix) (Original Mix)	-	Maickel Telussa, Block & Crown
One House (Club Mix)	-	EDUKE
Greece 2000 (No Hopes Mix)	-	No Hopes, Sean Finn
Hurt Me (Original Mix)	-	Sonny Fodera, Eli Brown
Acid Worldwide (Extended Mix)	-	LO'99
Get Ur Freak On (Kevin McKay Extended Mix)	-	Nader Razdar
Aint Got Time (Original Mix)	-	Redux Saints
Get Money (Extended Mix)	-	Dots Per Inch, Gucci Daniels
Get Down (Extended Mix)	-	Kuestenklatsch
Higher (Extended Mix)	-	Lewis Tala
Si Pues (Extended Mix)	-	Vanilla Ace, Jean Bacarreza
Get Mama Right (Kuestenklatsch Remix)	-	HKNC
Are You High? (Extended Mix)	-	Brad Wood (UK)
Tornado (Original Mix)	-	Volkoder, Sam Supplier
Feel The Rhythm (Original Mix)	-	Styline
Forgotten One (Original Mix)	-	John Summit

Breakfast of Champions 2021

A set I played for @airpushercollective's February event. A lot of bumping tech house for your listening pleasure!

kev/null Live at Airpusher February Flyby

Vancouver native, San Francisco-raved producer and DJ. Featuring fresh breakbeat, ghetto funk, tech, bass, and progressive house.

LIFT OFF EP OUT NOW (#2 Breaks Releases on Beatport)

Whether it's in an basement club in Hong Kong at peak hour, sunset on a beach in Thailand, in a dusty whiteout on an art car shaped like a giant brain at Burning Man, or in a massive club sound system in San Francisco, his infectious energy and track selection sets the right mood and gets the the crowd moving.

He's a member of the San Francisco collective, The Space Cowboys, and has had the fortune to share billing with artists such as Lee Burridge, Stanton Warriors, Tara Brooks, A. Skillz, and many more.