Our landmark 700th episode in partnership with Detroit’s Blueprint presents the first in a new three-part series exploring the untold history of Detroit techno from the perspective of the women who built it.

The history of Detroit techno is often recounted in waves. First there was the Belleville Three—Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May—closely followed by a second cohort of artists who further developed the sound in the '90s. Names like Carl Craig, Octave One, Robert Hood, Jeff Mills and Mike Banks are among those that have been codified in the official annals of techno history.

But there's another, lesser known story that is seldom told about the women who grew the scene right alongside them. Equally esteemed artists like DJ Minx (the founder of Women On Wax Recordings), K-Hand, DJ Cent, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and more ran labels, collectives and DJ nights that aren't bestowed with the same credit as those from their male counterparts, and have consequently been lost in the chronicles of time. For the 700th episode of the RA Exchange, we counter correct this gender inequity with the first episode of a three-part series hosted and produced by the all-female Detroit collective and party series Blueprint. 

Alanna Greenlee, Janisa Nelson and Crystal Mioner embark on interviews that illuminate an alternative history of Detroit techno that unfurled alongside these better-documented techno waves, tracing the birth of a woman-led community that put mutual support at its heart and fought to earn respect from their male peers and the scene at large. Listen to the episode in full.

Credits:
Produced by Blueprint
Hosts: Alanna Greenlee, Janisa Nelson, Crystal Mioner
Guests: DJ Minx and DJ Cent
Writer/Researcher: Crystal Mioner
Technical Production: Janisa Nelson
Consultant: John Collins
Consultant: Conor Anderson

EX.700 Detroit's Blueprint: Episode 1

Klaus (Live from La Cheetah Club 13.07.23) - Radio Buena Vida 28.04.23

Mariposa invites Fabiola for the second hour of Deep Distraction.

Deep Distraction w/ Fabiola | Newtown Radio [4.9.24]

She/Her

https://soundcloud.com/evelynonthetrack

Words from Evelyn:  "A new approach to my work blossoms alongside my womanhood: it is power, beauty and embodied presence. It is the realization of one’s truest self, it is the shedding of all the things I have clung to in exchange for something much greater than I could have ever dreamed of. It is impact, soft and hard at once. The decimation of the ego and the empowerment of the delicate core. The externalization of the divine feminine. Ascension is often painful in its process but the rewards will always be beautiful beyond earthly comprehension."

Deep South Podcast 148 Evelyn

Transilience is the function of Rhythm that makes Being. Access to the Rhythm allows the individual to participate in Eternity & Ubiquity.

https://www.instagram.com/dj_anarres

Transilience with DJ Anarres @ The Lot Radio 05-04-2024

Darker Than Wax FM, hosted by Marco Weibel & Mawkus every Saturday afternoon. Ever so present yet deeply rooted, we move through two hours of diverse rhythms and globally free frequencies with regular notable guests.

http://www.instagram.com/marcoweibel 
https://www.instagram.com/darkerthanwax
https://www.instagram.com/_mawkus_

Darker Than Wax FM with Mawkus and Marco Weibel @ The Lot Radio 05-11-2024

Get radiant with Ruby Savage's mixed bag of goodies. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ruby-savage/episodes/ruby-savage-11th-may-2024

Radiant Life w/ Ruby Savage 110524

Detroit by way of Brooklyn artist BLKshine guides us into Movement weekend!

Moods is community-curated and community-supported. By helping us out, you're directly supporting artist commissions, curator fees, merchandise, and materials for parties. Consider subscribing to our Substack (moods.substack.com/), or give us a buck, four, or more a month directly: danielsharp.cargo.site/Moods

We have paired BLKShine’s mix with one of our favorite works from Alma Thomas, an abstract painter and teacher. Thomas was Howard University’s first fine arts graduate in 1924, making work up until her passing in 1978. She is an anchor and waypoint for the Moods team, and Blkshine’s mix is the legendary pairing we’ve been waiting for.

For more on Thomas, head here: https://americanart.si.edu/artist/alma-thomas-4778

Keep in touch with BLKshine on Soundcloud: @blkshine

Moods 71: BLKshine

Red Laser Records crew brings Manchester's own blend of Manctalo, Disco & Boogie. A high energy Sunday Buzz guaranteed. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/red-laser-records/episodes/red-laser-records-19th-may-2024

Red Laser Records w/ Pharoah Brunson 190524

Anemone 007 is presented by smoke break. smoke break is the b2b moniker of ahva ajmani and azize ngo, the minds behind mix series and dinner service, aural pleasure, and two-thirds of electronic passion project, misty theory.

We were fortunate to have smoke break closing out our second 12 hour party with a soft landing of angelic selections to carry us back to shore.

smoke break closing set | anemone | 03.23.24

Track list:

01. St Germain (@st-germain-official) - Forget Me Not [2015]
02. Space Ghost (@space-ghost-1) - Aquarium [TARTALB001, 2019]
03. nikosf (@nikosfdeepsounds) - Society [LZR012, 2010]
04. ||||||||||||||||||||  (@barcode-a) - Outlook Remains Untouched [Self-released, 2021]
05. Fred P (@black-jazz-consortium) - Shibuya 4am [SPMBLP002, 2016]
06. Spacetime Continuum (@spacetime-continuum) - The Ring [ASW6238, 1999]
07. Sebastian Mullaert (@sebastianmullaert) -Every Moment, I Am [AMB1705, 2017]
08. DOLTZ (@doltzdeep) - Haru (Polygonia Remix) [HNL019, 2023]
09. Fred P (@black-jazz-consortium) - Berlin Sunrise [SPMBLP002, 2016]
10. ddwy (@ddwy-music) - Nani's Call [PP098, 2023]
11. Albrecht La'Brooy (@albrecht-labrooy) - The Sherbrooke [AAR001, 1014]
12. Anchorsong (@Anchorsong) - The Ocean [TRULP404, 2021]
13. Anthony Naples (@anthonynaples-music) - Orb [ANS6000, 2023]
14. Tosca (@tosca-official) - Orozco [K7085LP, 2000]
15. Spacetime Continuum (@spacetime-continuum), Jonah Sharp - Nuspheric [2012]
16. The Disciples (@thedisciples) - Fire Night [THANKYOU016, 2022]
17. Aandra (@aandra) - Safe from the Storm [4MPO, 2014]
18. Sade (@sadeofficial)  - Paradise [Epic, 1994]
19. Audio Lotion (@audiolotion) - Jacuzzi [MOLELPS001, 2008]
20. Space Ghost (@space-ghost-1) - 4am [2022]
21. Erika De Casier (@erikacasier) - The Flow [2022]
22. System 7 / Derrick May (@system7) (@derrick-may) - FRACTAL LIAISON [2002]
23. The KLF, The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (@theklfofficial) - Baltimore to Fairplay [2021]
24. Ajja (@tiprecords) - Stage Left [2017]

Anemone 007: smoke break

"In honor of black music month, I created a mix of some of my favorite tracks, records, artists and labels from the 90s to present. The mix spans across different eras and subgenres of house music, keeping depth of rhythm and emotion at the forefront. It showcases my taste for deep cuts, off kilter sounds, and classic underground Chicago and Detroit themes, moving from low to high energy across 90 minutes.  Dedicated to all black music makers past and present. "

1. The Sun God - Show Me Love
2. Rick Wilhite & Jon Easley - Jada's Pain
3. Gemini - Counting Sheep
4. Felix da Housecat - Free Love
5. Howard Thomas - her song!!!!
6. Strong Souls - Twinkles
7. Lady Blacktronika - Black Girl 
8. Trus'me - Shakea Body (Terrence Dixon Remix)
9. Walt J - Feel What I Feel
10. H-Fusion feat. Marcellus Pittman - Wicked Bitch Witch
11. Specter - Body Blow
12. House of Jezebel - Love & Happiness
13. K.A. Posse - Our Love Stops & Goes 
14. K Hand - Do You Love Me
15. Leron Carson - Under The Conditions
16. Sweater on Polo - Computer Controlled Madness
17. Jack Master - One Trac Mind
18. House Factors - Freestyle 
19. Hieroglyphic Being - EARTH TO MICKEY (M3MB3RS 0NLY EDIT)
20. A Friend of Jackie - We Can Hang
21. Marcus Mixx - Salut The Noize With A Laugh
22. Traxx - Tribute

@jadalareign

Episode 65/w JADALAREIGN

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Moods (2017-ongoing) is a community of nightlife workers, techno fans, and artists that platforms music outside of techno. We explore our community’s roots and origins to understand how music migrates from one geography and generation to another. We do this through monthly mixes, merchandise, and low-capacity events.

You're welcome to help pay and pave the way by giving $1, $4, or $20 a month here to support the project. Each Moods Mixer gets paid $50 for their mix—or we donate it to a cause or charity of their choice. The rest of the money fronts costs for merch, a Soundcloud or Substack subscription, and archive maintenance. To do so, head here: https://danielsharp.cargo.site/Moods

Season Seven (2024) is co-organized by, in alphabetical order:
Miguel Cisne, he/they (@miguelcisne)
Crystal Gause, she/her (@etta_sound)
Daniel Sharp, they/he/she (@endash)

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