From my heart to yours:  I hope you enjoy this recorded mix from 2023's International Women's Day event, hosted by my dear friends at The Greater Groove (https://www.facebook.com/TheGreaterGroove/)

In this mix you will hear strictly Persian producers, vocals, or remixers. In light of the fiercest women I know, I stand in solidarity and action with my sisters paving the way for change.

I was honored to share the stage with rad femme artists who brought their own flavors to the evening,
:Blee
Alexxela 
Throwbekk 
Make sure to check out their music pages.

Our small town of Nelson BC came through, and together we raised $1290 for The Center for Human Rights in Iran (https://iranhumanrights.org/)
with 10% going toward the landkeepers of this place (https://bloodoflifecollective.org/sinixt.html)

Forever,
Zan, Zendegi, Azadi

TRACKLIST:
Zan Zendegi Azadi - Be Svendsen 
Dushanbe - AfterU
Qajar feat. Azin Zahedi - SIAAH
Jana - Bahramji & Medusa Odyssey 
Indele - MOW
Kohan Mey feat. Mediya (Rasi Z remix) - Majnoon
Etymon - Rasi Z
Steps of Innocence - ShaiT
Amor (Devocion Mix) - Oliver Huntemann & Dubfire

Women's Day 2023 Tribute to Iran

Stream & DL : https://ethno.fanlink.tv/muiscology-vol1

ETHNO is releasing his debut EP “Musicology Vol. 1” on Gravitas Recordings September 1st.  This EP is the beginning of the artistic gates opening for ETHNO, sitting on hours of original music and ready to show the world this first chapter.  Jeffrey Franca (ETHNO) is the drummer and musical director for Thievery Corporation and has a full lifetime of touring and influences under his belt.  His unique approach on global bass music incorporates all of these influences from around the world into a special blend of sounds.  We are excited for what is next for this legend and his project ETHNO.

“This is an amazing introduction to the experiences and influences realized by a life in music.  The EP is a unique approach to global bass dance music, crossing genres and borders alike. This sound and approach stand out sonically and rhythmically amongst the masses of bass producers and DJs, a truly unique experience” - ETHNO

The Journey opens the EP with panning female vocal chants, flutes and synths filling the air and painting a beautiful soundscape.  It drops into flowing bass and beautiful stabby synths, epicly building into a larger drop incorporating a new lead and a flow beat. Awake again (ft. Celestine) slows down the tempo and starts with lush string instruments and beautiful vocals that immediately teleport us to another world.  Building on top with catchy electronic synth leads and a catchy chorus, this one can put anyone in a good mood. Exhale has a beautiful downtempo intro and slowly brings in electronic leads and similar sounds to the previous tracks, maintaining the same vibe yet showing a different side to the project.  Leaf Water opens with beautiful analog synth stabs and vocal chops, echoing around the soundscape and immediately enchanting the listener. Slowly building and layering new ideas, this meditative beat brings in heavier bright synths that brings us back to the old school electronic music sound.  My Personality (ft. Born-I) switches it up and brings a higher energy groove and brings in iconic rapper Born-I.  Focusing more on the beat and rap than the synths and other ideas, while still incorporating the sound and style that ETHNO has created for this release.  A perfect end to the release that leaves us wanting more.

Musicology Vol. 1

ETHNO - Awake Again (ft. Cellestine)

Enjoy this original track. 95% of the track was written while I was in Tucson, Arizona back in January. This is another milestone for me on my journey through music production.

Fun In Da Sax

Mr Bounceman Live mix on the fly tracks never played..  
enjoy and share!! 

BoUnCe bOuNcE

Mr Bouneman Afro Tech House Live Mix 2024

This set was recorded live at Gorg-O-Mish After Hours in Vancouver, Canada, and features a 2-hour b2b with Shadowfigure and Oki between the morning hours of 4 to 6AM.

Shadowfigure b2b Oki @ Gorg-O-Mish (March 22nd, 2024)

"Entelechy - Old Fashion Love Songs - [speed garage, techno, UKG]
3/23/2024 - 12am @ Ironic Spin's 'The Shindig'

A collection of songs with a mixdown to inspire some serious booty shaking and luminous stories of love and intrigue on the dancefloor. I had such a fun time playing this set [one of my top performance experiences so far]! Huge Thanks to Ironic Spin for having me, my dear friends for supporting me, and to all you amazing dancers who make these endeavors such a joy! [that's right, you too! I hope you dance your pants off to this!]


Track id available on request, please leave timed comment

Entelechy - Old Fashioned Love Songs

Set List:

Odyssey- Of Light ft. Kristal Jem
NO SKIN- Frameworks, Mild Minds
Are We Dreaming- Akriza
Aquoreal- Orenda
Butterfly- Cofresi 
Zest Please- CloZee, Maddy O'Neal
Puja-Saqi, Aima The Dreamer, Robin Jackson
Into One- Of Light ft. Kristal Jem
Cielo Aya (feat. Gracia Maria) (DISSØLV Remix)-Liquid Bloom, Savej, Gracia Maria
INANNA- Russ Liquid
Equality Rises- Tyler West ft. Kristal Jem
Fragrance (Nyrus Remix)-Liquid Bloom, Nyrus, Bloomurian, Snow Raven, Inin Rao Shipibo, Yube
Rapture- Ben Fox & Tyler West ft. Kristal Jem
Pale Blue Dot- Big Wild
Chasing Grace- Kristal Jem
Eleanor Rigby (TC Remix)-The Funk Hunters, Killwill
Peace Within- Kristal Jem
Hope-Kristal Jem
Down Under feat. Colin Hay-Colin Hay, Luude
Mountains (Shylow Remix)- Moontricks
Melancholia- Mr. Ours
Live Inside a Dream (SaQi Remix)-The Polish Ambassador, Ayla Nereo, Wildlight
Nobody's Alone(Feat. Yarah Bravo)-Yarah Bravo, The Polish Ambassador
Scion- The Polish Ambassador

Ignite The Arts Festival LIVE Set

Sunday Sundowns with the Ambient Mafia
Recorded live: May 19, 2024

With DJs: Radley, Secret Structures, and Stu

00:00 – Radley (organic downtempo, psydub)
01:06 – Secret Structures (liquid drum & bass)
02:06 – Stu (glitch hop)

Join us Sundays 6-9pm (PT)
twitch.tv/theambientmafia

Sunday Sundowns (5/19/24) with Radley, Secret Structures, and Stu

Party Til Dawn

Echoes After Dark

An influence in the Pacific Northwest electronic music scene, Mikebackwards has been djing events since 2001. Going by ekiM, he has performed all over the United States for all walks of life, over the last 20-plus years. Having an appreciation for all genres of music Mikebackwards creates a journey through DJing, curating an incredible experience. As an electronic music connoisseur, Mikebackwards brings a beautiful arrangement not to miss. Whether it's in the warehouse, in the club, in nature, or in the shop slanging gems and minerals, 
Mikebackwards has made an everlasting impression on the electronic music/DJ world in the Pacific Northwest.

Fun In Da Sax

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