Nowadays Live And Direct

An emotional rollercoaster of a mix comes to us this week from Groovy Groovy boss Akanbi, recorded live and direct from the Nowadays booth deep in the summer of 2021, alongside DJ Voices and EQUISS. These were the early days of our reopening and New York's return to nightlife, after a difficult year of closures due to the pandemic. There was a sense of cautious optimism in the air for some, and exuberant joy for others. Akanbi's set on this night met the dancers where they were, merging a tender emotional tenor and uplifting soulfulness with headier rave moments through his unique sense of pacing, all laced in groove and full of surprises. Here's two hours of a DJ fully immersed in their signature style, a set packed to the brim with bubbling percussion and downtempo interludes. 

Big thanks to all the staff and dancers in the house on this night. Until next time!

Nowadays Live and Direct 013 - Akanbi

opening of main stage Thursday night 9pm-12:30am
eternal love to Aurora Halal & the S-R crew <3

Ron Like Hell @ Sustain - Release Year 7 - 2021

Here we are with a recording from the first (but certainly not last) time Kiernan Laveaux graced the decks at Nowadays back in September of 2021. In it you’ll find so much of what we’ve come to love about the T4T LUV NRG affiliate: swarming percussion, freaky and frenetic psychedelia, otherworldly groove, a captivating sense of narrative, and so much more. 

This mix is a two and a half hour segment from her closing set, after DJ Voices and Azu Tiwaline earlier in the night. Packed to the brim with moments of tension and release, it makes for one truly wild and mesmerizing ride. The home listener is likely to find it just as enchanting as the dancers did. 

Big thanks to our staff and all those in attendance on this night <3

Nowadays Live and Direct 014 - Kiernan Laveaux

@livwutang has really arrived on the world stage in the last year. The Seattle-raised, NYC-based artist came up through DIY raves and pirate radio and is now a regular at cult clubs and festivals across North America, as well as being booked in for next year's Dekmantel Selectors. Her sound freely moves between dub, Central and West Africa rhythms and a history of Black American music. All this comes out in her widescreen sets, her curation of the Eto Ano label and her hosting of their show on The Lot Radio.  

The confidence of her selections and ability to shift through moods from the serene to the deep, the energetic to the melodic is evident in this week's mix. It slowly works through the gears from dubbed-out depths to buoyant club rhythms via tribal techno. There is an ever-present mysticism and spirituality that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the body-popping rhythms and it's that which will keep you coming back for more.

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Dekmantel Podcast 413 - livwutang

We’re very excited to present the first Live & Direct of 2023, courtesy of our Pittsburgh-based residents Honcho. 

This one was recorded live at Nowadays on the first weekend of January, to a room of smiling faces for whom the festive nature of the new year had clearly not worn off. It's two hours of the crew in pure form, with all three DJs locked into the same irresistible groove. George, Aaron and Clark have a knack for uniting their own unique styles to present a cohesive vision of chugging, sexy house music, and here it is on full display. Big thanks to Honcho for letting us share this with the world!

In addition to the killer music from both Honcho and Father Dukes, this night was especially memorable thanks to everyone in attendance contributing to the friendly and joyful vibe, from the dancers to the staff and everyone in between. A big thanks is due to you all as well!

Nowadays Live and Direct 015: Honcho

The first light comes through the mist.

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For the 113th entry in the Honcho Podcast Series, we have a special recording from one of Honcho's founders. In September 2022, Clark had the privilege of playing the Grove at Sustain Release, a yearly festival held in upstate New York.  Fresh off of Honcho Campout, the beautiful stage tucked away in the woods felt like home. Check out this two hour set of moody, atmosphere techno and jacking house.

Tracklist:

Sputnik One - Microbead
Eduardo de la Calle feat. Romina Cohn - I’m Losing My Mind 
Si Futures - The News
GAK - GAK 3
Jammin’ Unit - Kadinlar ve Teknik
Megalon - Mission 
Grey People - Maniac
Valentino Mora - Astrometric Effect
Todd Sines - Ariadne
Mor Elian - Drum Vortex (Joey Anderson Remix)
Black One - Electronic Percussion Part One
The Forgemasters - A Track With No Name (Unique 3 Remix)
Miss Kittin - 1993 EACID
Acid Al - Call of the Wild
Cube 40 - You Drive me Crazy
Love Letters - Let Let
Khan - Super-8.5 (Retouched)
Acid Al - Jack N Spell
Jammin’ Unit - Drum Unit 1
UBIK - Remedy (I.M.W. Mix)
 Escape Artist - SIgns of Life
Tessera - Hackney Parrot [10 Ton Mix]
Surgeon - Convenience Trap (Part 4)
1994 - 2 (2019 Version by Skeemask)
Dorisburg - Gripen
Sepehr - Darklord
Black Rave Culture - Something Else
4E - Sleep Taster
100Hz - Anna & Her Toms 
UBIK - Techno Prisoners (Remix)
Sanctuary - Penetrate (Body Mix) 
Trent - This is a Trip
Liquid Asset - Subs on Dubs 
DBX - Electric Shock
Grace Jones - Love On Top Of Love (Killer Kiss) (The Cole & Clivilles Garage House Mix)
The Knife - Silent Shout

Honcho Podcast Series 113 - Clark Price Live at Sustain Release

Excerpt of closing set for Aurora Halal's residency night at Nowadays in Queens, NYC. Thanks to the dancers and the Nowadays team! ♡

These Violent Flowers	- aint about me
Three Four	- Itinerant Dubs
Temazepan	- Paradise 3001
Wychwood Dub	- Al Wootton
Fantasy	- Tim Jackiw
My Life	- Adam & Steve 
TB Square	- Donato Dozzy
Meine Lederjeans (Paranoid London Remix)	- Josh Caffe x Al White
Happy To Be Here	- Anthony "Shake" Shakir
Nasty	- Sally C
Sideways (Sworn Virgins Remix)	- la.ura x SECAINA
Kein Ufo	- Jakob Seidensticker & Melina
Molting (Boulderhead remix)	- Otodojo
Mind Print	- 2Lanes
Make It Clap	- Alden Tyrell
Ghost In The Machines	- Quince
Automatic	- Continuous Cool
Die Kosmischen Kuriere	- 3MB feat. Magic Juan Atkins
Heart Pacing	- Developer
How Do You Plead	- Soofle
Disideratum	- Doxa
Beefcasen	- Ben Pest
Hologram	- Chino
CLUB MEGAMIXXX (DUB MIX)	- DJ SWISHA
Big Room Technow	- Piezo
Inside Out	- Local Group
Spiritual Currency	 - Trevor Linde
Rentre dans le donjon	- 2HOT2HANDLE
OakCliff	- PanicMan
U Give Me	- Denham Audio
Computer Incarnations For World Peace	- Make A Dance
Oviraptor (Marco Shuttle Remix)	- Space Drum Meditation
Feminine Allure	- Developer
X-Ray	- Simone Năstase
Segunda Creación	- Univac
Acid from Hell	- In Verruf
Pitchy D'Lish 	- Superabundance
Oltremanica	- Los Malpelos
VBS.Redlof.B	- AFX
NYC Smile On Me	- Aqua Regia
Dreaming Of A World	- Ali Berger
Dream Traveler (Original Mix)	- M5 
I'm Gonna Love You	 	- Summer Junkies
Felt this way	- D Palace
You Can't Forget To Groove	- Ambien Baby
Seasick Acid	- Gunnar Haslam
The Journey	- Isaiah
Inside	- Beste Hira
Acid Maddness	- Aubrey
Illision		- Detroit's Filthiest

Laurel Halo @ Nowadays, NYC (05-06-23)

BARKER mixes are few and far between here on the 'cloud but we are super proud that this genre bender is gracing our 3024 TAPES series, enjoy & spread the word!


3024: Please describe the mix in a single sentence ?

I thought I’d make a mix in the currently popular yet controversial 140-160bpm range, as there’s some amazing music in this space between techno and jungle that doesn’t revolve around straight kicks, and I think it deserves more attention.

3024: What DJ inspires you at the moment / has inspired you throughout the years and why?

Throughout the years.. well apart from this guy Martyn I’d have to say Andi Baumecker. I don’t know many DJs with such a depth of knowledge across so many genres. His passion for music is relentless and continuously inspiring.

Recently I’ve been really into Polygonia. Brilliant producer and DJ from Munich creating ethereal worlds through sound so convincing you can almost step into them. I went to see her open Berghain last September and it was incredible, like being in a rainforest on acid. 

3024: What are you working on / what have you got forthcoming?

There’s a new EP coming this summer which will be announced soon, and a few remixes before that, for Jakojako and Hercules & Love Affair (with Mr Baumecker). Otherwise, I’m having fun developing a new live set involving MIDI controlled lights, which I premiered at Superbooth last week.

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3024 TAPES 005 : Barker

Tracklist + Q&A: https://bit.ly/3CX7s7R

Play weirder: @livwutang is the DIY-inspired DJ playing at her own speed

"I'd been trying to make a mix that opened with this track by James Bangura for at least 6 or 7 months, but every time I tried to use it for other mixes it wasn't the right fit for one reason or another. I knew that it would set the thematic tone for whichever mix I'd eventually end up using it in, and I was feeling appropriately contemplative when I finally had the presence of mind to record this one. My friend Sami, one of my other favorite artists from DC, had just sent me a demo that he'd made with Sir E.U; it mixed in perfectly and the rest of the mix followed :) The mix overall has a brooding, but speculative tone to it."

Tracklist + Q&A

Impact: livwutang

Read our interview with @kiernan-laveaux and check out this mix's track list here: bit.ly/KiernPod

Groove Podcast 384

Tracklist

Groove Podcast 384 - Kiernan Laveaux

HÖR - Jul 12, 2023

Nowadays Live and Direct returns after a long hiatus with a 5-hour recording from Carlos Souffront (@csouffront), recorded from 10 am - 3 pm at our Halloween Nonstop party on October 29, 2022. Carlos returns to Nowadays for another Nonstop set this weekend, playing from 3 pm to 6 pm Sunday afternoon.

A regular at Interdimensional Transmissions' No Way Back parties in Detroit and beyond, Carlos Souffront brings a brilliant sense of creative alchemy to the decks, combining years of experience and digging with a sensibility like no other. Abstract rhythms meld together into inexplicable chaos magic. Dark, shadowy selves emerge, ready to be explored with a sense of mischief and playfulness, carried through by an acid bassline or cheeky vocal.

For this extended Halloween set during the real witching hours, Carlos summoned all of the party gremlins, goblins, and ghouls to the Nowadays dancefloor for the ultimate seance.

Nonstop: 3/9-3/10

Nowadays Live and Direct 016: Carlos Souffront

This installment of Live & Direct features the opening segment of a set that Russell E.L. Butler (@russellelbutler), played alongside NIKS on June 2, 2023.

"Reggae music is a teacher. I’ve learned about spaces between short moments through this music. I’ve learned to listen through this music. I’ve learned how to connect with others through love and consideration through this music. I’ve learned that every moment is the beginning and the end and how to listen for the space in between. I’ve learned that no matter how far away home is, you can always find a way back." — @russellelbutler

Russell E.L. Butler returns to Nowadays for an all-night set this Friday, April 19, 2024.

All Night: 4/19

Nowadays Live and Direct 017: Russell E.L. Butler

Roza Terenzi - zzonked out stargazing

We're stretching out a bit further with this next recording from the booth and we've got Toronto's finest, Ciel, to thank for all three hours of it. 

She came through at the beginning of June and turned the place upside down and inside out with an all-night set packed full of super punchy, deeply searching, epically swirling and down-right slamming tech-house and breaky heroics. 

Thanks and praise to the wonderful Cindy for whipping this one up for us and, as always, to the dancers who came along for the ride. Yeehaw.

Nowadays Live And Direct 004 - Ciel

Live recordings from the Nowadays dancefloor in Ridgewood, New York City.

Nowadays Live And Direct 004 - Ciel

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