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The Bunkercast is a weekly mini-mix series uploaded each Friday, hosted by me, 4Peace (owner of Juiced Music, Cabbie Hat Recordings & UHHQ as well as the Jackin House, Garage & Lounge/Chillout A&R genre manager at Traxsource), which gives you an early sneak preview into the absolute best about-to-be released Jackin, Funky House & Garage cuts for the upcoming week. I hope you dig, ya dig?

TRACKLISTING:
01.  DJ Nic-E - Beat Reminder (OhMe's Jacked Up Remix) - Caboose
02.  Hiva - Fiesta (Original Mix) - Cruise
03.  Paco Caniza - In This House (Original Mix) - Funky Revival
04.  Jonk & Spook - Make Me Know It (Original Mix) - Phoenix Soul
05.  Joey Chicago - The Truth - Juiced Music
06.  Raffaele Ciavolino, FederFunk - Brass Fever (Original Mix) - Onako
07.  Molins - Don't Stop - La Casa
08.  Brother James - Shadow Hill (Original Mix) - Pogo House
09.  Syke 'N' Sugarstarr - Ticket 2 Ride (CASSIMM Extended Remix) - Central Station
10.  Hatiras - Liquid 95 (Original) - Spacedisco

The Bunkercast [Wk #45 2022]

All tracks by Nate Laurence. 
www.pluralisticrecords.com

Uniquely N8 Laurence Vol. 2

BUY AT BEATPORT

Nate Laurence - Uniquely N8 Laurence Vol. 2 - Pluralistic Records PLRM002

Live at Club 715 Denver on December 16, 2022.
Bookings: nate@natelaurence.com
www.pluralisticrecords.com

Nate Laurence LIVE @ Club 715 (Denver, USA) 12-16-22

HAWTCAST 240 w/ Chuck Fry:  www.soundcloud.com/chuck-fry

HAWTCAST 240- CHUCK FRY

HAWTCAST 242 w/ Mikey V - Fire 15 Year Anniversary Mix

www.soundcloud.com/mikeymikey_v

HAWTCAST 242- MIKEY V

The energy was electric for House Music Fridays, so glad I could play along with my wife! Check out my set featuring music from @giannibini @rivastarr @hatiras @sebb_junior @luna-city-express @doorly and many more

Live @ House Music Fridays

Deep & Soulful vibes in the Lantern Lounge at Bang Bang

Paul Najera Live From The Lantern Lounge At Bang Bang {June 2023}

New York City–based producer Ford Scott makes his label debut with four club-ready weapons that fuse deep minimal grooves with high-energy drive. Drawing inspiration from 90s house while adding his own modern edge, Ford has caught the attention of some of the scene’s biggest names with his innovative basslines, meticulous sound design, and relentless dancefloor focus.

The A-side opens with Watch Out, a crafty, rolling bassline paired with sleek, layered synth work and captivating sound design. Next up, Work That Body delivers suspense-filled builds and explosive drops, pairing hypnotic vocal chops with a punchy bassline for a full-throttle dancefloor weapon.

On the B-side, The Message channels 90s hip-hop swagger into a groovy, bass-driven cut with intricate melodic textures and fluid, evolving atmospheres. Closing out the EP, Can’t Sit Down turns up the heat with futuristic synth stabs, a driving low end, and a tightly-wound arrangement that refuses to let the energy drop.

The Message

Vueltas

SweetData X Dembah - VUELTAS

Open to it (Long Play)

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Flow Di - Open to it (Long Play)

If persistence and passion is a recipe for success, Nate Laurence (Minneapolis, MN, USA) characterizes the journey. Nate is, of course, the quadruple threat: veteran DJ since 1994, prolific producer, event-coordinator, and label owner.

Nate has always been a DJ first. Once known as DJ Unity – a patron of former Minneapolis RAVE troupe “UNIK Communications” – Nate has labored for his place in house music. A career that developed over the course of a decade – largely behind the scenes – has now become impossible to ignore. Amid absurd energy behind the decks – layered with dexterous turntablism – Nate impresses even the most cynical critics one at a time “leaving wows in his wake.” Today, Nate remains active with gigs reaching as far as Europe, Southern Africa, and throughout the United States. Though national and international bookings keep him busy, in 2009 Nate fulfilled an enduring aspiration and true privilege by becoming a resident DJ at the legendary First Avenue Nightclub in Minneapolis.

After living in his second home of Cape Town, South Africa in 2001, Nate focused on production. Since then, his discog has grown at a reputable pace. With rookie releases on Flatpack Traxx, Funkfield, and Control Recordings, Nate proved his aptitude as a gifted producer. His distinct production style has continued to mature, signing EPs with Spatula City, Guesthouse, Love Network, Onethirty, Mindtravel, and Flapjack Records to name but a few. In 2007, Nate partnered with Chicago-based beatmaker, Scrubfish (Scott Kammer) and together they continue to reach Top100 lists worldwide while each new release continues to outshine subsequent releases.

In 2008 Nate created “HotDish.” HotDish is both a collaborative of DJs (Nate and good friend J Matthews) and an event crew that has become an illustrious house movement in Minneapolis. Finally, in 2011 Nate began a new philanthropic record label, Pluralistic Records. Pluralistic Records releases distinct and unique tracks that cross the boundaries between Chicago, Detroit, disco house, and tech house...or simply, house. 

Notably, Nate (the academic) is also a Social Justice advocate, activist, and educator working at the University of Minnesota. This part of him is infused in his music, his branding, and all that he works to accomplish. Keep your eyes open for this talented and very different househead - who continues to give his all to keep the music fresh and far-reaching.
