Words by Quinn Whalley

"This was our first ever live gig as Paranoid London. It was late 2008 at the Warehouse Project in Manchester & the resident DJ, Krysko, took a risk & booked us knowing we’d never done it before. We were booked for 2 hours & we’d only released 2 records so we had to write a whole set from scratch. We didn’t finish writing it until 5 am the morning before the gig so we didn’t have time to rehearse it even once. It’s a hybrid live & DJ set. We bought Paris Brightledge over from Chicago to do some vocals & his friend Marshall Jefferson happened to live in Manchester & got up to do some backing vocals. You can hear the crowd in parts coming through Paris’ microphone. We’re shitting our pants but somehow we pulled it off & caught the bug for doing it live. Hope you enjoy it"

Paranoid London Live - Cartulis Podcast 050

A rare freeform set from Carlos Souffront, archived from the Outer Space Room at No Way Back: Streaming From Beyond 2021. Going far beyond the boundaries of the dance floor and deep into his record collection, we get to experience a side of Carlos seldom seen. Carlos is a rare DJ where everything he does is just so thoughtful and layered, so it is really amazing to go on this adventure with him where we can hear so many deep and heady takes on outsider music presented with such intention, it is simultaneously gourmet, bizarre and perfect. This is Carlos playing directly after Scott Zacharias in the stream as the second set in the Outer Space room, directly before we transitioned to the live block that included Raica, Suzanne Ciani, Organic Dial, Fronte Violetta and Adam Arthur.

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video: https://youtu.be/ihfGXZTQa-Q

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IT.podcast.s11e06: Carlos Souffront at No Way Back Streaming From Beyond 2021

@purefastmoods (Devon P.) is simply un-summarize-able. Whether they are acting as a guide, advisor, artist, musician, dancer, or curator, their work has that unmistakeable, tactile craft of care for the people, places, and identities of the Midwest. Some have said purefastmoods is their favorite DJ’s favorite artist; others call them the patron saint of the dancefloor.

For their Moods mix, purefastmoods condensed their sonic journey toward, in, and past techno. So, in a soft break of tradition (because what’s tradition anyway), you’ll hear techno tucked between punk, house, acid, and Madonna. Open the windows, turn on the surround sound, and let the spring rains come.

To read the full interview, head to our Substack: https://moods.substack.com/p/moods-69-purefastmoods

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Moods 69: purefastmoods

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Moods went on a little summer break. We hope you missed us, because we missed you.  Season eight continues with house music selector and organizer behind the mix series Otherly Love, Tovar. Tovar, known most for his soulful, thumping, Latin house sets across Los Angeles with crews from Acid Camp to Anemone, pivoted to his parents’ burned CDs, KLVE 107.5 FM, and Grand Theft Auto to anchor his Moods Mix.  From Argentina’s best selling band to the American pioneers of new wave to the video games that sonically defined the early aughts, take a listen.

For the interview, tracklist, and more, head to our Substack: https://moods.substack.com/p/moods-83-tovar

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Moods 83: Tovar

Akua has been at the forefront of a new generation of techno connoisseurs that expertly channel the timeless energy of 90s and early 2000s into their artistry. The Ghanaian-American DJ first established herself in the influential New York underground techno world and moved to Berlin in 2023. Akua’s sets are refreshing and inspire audiences to remember the true essence of techno. Enjoy!

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In the words of Scott Zacharias, who closed the Outer Space Room at No Way Back, May 25, 2025, Day 2 of Return to the Source at Tangent, Detroit:

“NWB, being more than just the sum of its parts, always reflects my current life state(or lack of) and this year was no different. My friend Zach reminded me of this ultra-special cut by Arthur Russell: “In the Light of the Miracle.” It’s one of those holy grails and this mix (by Danny Krivit & Tony Smith) only existed as unreleased Talking’ Loud promo until a Soul Jazz comp finally issued it properly in 2005. I used to run it occasionally some 20 years ago, but hearing it again left me shook and set the stage for my entire set. And the rest of my life. My partner Ellen and I learned we were pregnant that same weekend.

Completely overwhelmed, I felt like I just wanted to share music for folks like I do in my own living room. Not really as a mix, but an intimate family affair. In the wee hours of the morning when I finally decided to share Russell’s opus, Ellen joined me on stage. We embraced and cried as we saw all our friends dancing in a now sunlit room. 

“I love you and that's all, living in the light.” — Arthur Russell”


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Sugar's Mix @ Parquette 1/3, 2025

Sugar's Mix @ Parquette 2/3, 2025

Cesar Robles (@perfect-archaeology)—the Mezquitic-born, Chicago-based musician—threads industrial techno and noise with Latin legacies that Bandcamp has described as “hedonistic sonic collages that unspool cross-generational Latinidad and diasporic innovation.” Whether he’s known as perfect archaeology, DJ FÓSIL (with an upcoming EP for Chicago label Agua de Rosas), or in the live duo Conjunto Primitivo with La Belén—Robles’ expansive productions are rooted in a drive to dig, discover, and blend.

Robles’ Moods mix pulls the curtain to reveal inspirations, recent finds, and songs that anchored his childhood. For the interview, tracklist, and more, head to our Substack: https://moods.substack.com/p/f1468a54-2fd5-4ca6-891a-c6ab7c19ab5e?postPreview=paid&updated=2025-10-24T13%3A42%3A32.136Z&audience=everyone&free_preview=false&freemail=true

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Moods 84: Cesar Robles

One of the great minds behind Los Angeles’ series Made to Move—both a party series and a Dublab station—Andy Oro (@itsandyoro) dug deep through her sonic archives when the Moods crew asked her for a mix. What came through blends childhood CDs, radio stations from across the Inland Empire, and Limewire rips found from 00s Tumblr. Think: hip hop, rock en español, pop,  bloghouse, and more.

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Moods 85: Andy Oro

music is pretty nice

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Moondog Cafe - Detroit MI
UFO Bar - Detroit MI
Northern Lights Lounge - Detroit MI
Empty Gallery - Tin Wan HK
Andthenyou - Hamilton OT
MAAD - CDMX
Bounce House - Philly PA
Marble Bar - Detroit MI
Snake Pit - Los Angeles CA
Revival - Toronto ON
Jupiter Disco - Brooklyn NY
Gear Lords - Ann Arbor MI
Krystal Palace - Ypsilanti MI
Plav Post Ten - Hamtramck MI
Spotlite - Detroit MI
Podlasie Club - Chicago IL
Baker Streetcar Bar - Hamtramck MI
Bossa Nova Civic Club - Brooklyn NY
SPKRBOX - Detroit MI
Paramita Sound - Detroit MI
Coriander - Detroit MI
Blind Pig - Ann Arbor MI
743 Brewing - Ypsilanti MI
Club Above - Ann Arbor MI
Til Death - Brooklyn NY

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