Peter Marks Dance Mixes

The 20th episode of Rhythm Nation drops today! This 60 minute party mix weaves together the best jams selected by my podcast guests so far along with jams that have been getting me through these strange last 12 months. Rhythm Nation has been a really gratifying project for me during these strange last six months. I’m so thankful for all the guests and other folks who have taken time to be involved in it. To the next 20 episodes! 

Tracklist: 

Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Episode 12 - Nina Turner)
Meshell Ndegeocello - Hot Night (Episode 2 - Anne Marks)
Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (Episode 4 - Mia Fermindoza)
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop 
Jay Prince - LINK UP
Mura Masa, Octavian - Move Me (Episode 5 - Shabd Singh)
Nas - If I Ruled the World (Episode 14 - Shasti Conrad)
D.N.A. Feat. Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
The Freedom Riders - I'm On My Way (Episode 13 - Josh MacPhee)
Reptaliens - Listening
The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Episode 15 - Teffanie Hale)
Om Unit - Transformation
The Internet - Girl (Episode 6 - Misty Rebik)
Om Unit - Testimony
Alicia Keys - We Gotta Pray (Episode 3 - Skipper Osborne)
Amber Mark - Lose My Cool
Change - Lets Go Together
Fantasia - Lose to Win (Episode 12 - Nina Turner)
Jex Opolis - Subsystem
Bullion - Yawn
Killer Mike - The Time Is Now
Gil Scott-Heron - B Movie (Episode 1 - Bill Brewster)
Toots & the Maytals - Revolution (Episode 16 - Tyler Evans)

Rhythm Nation Mixtape Vol. 1 (Episode 20)

From the depths of Bat Country, Oregon, residents @petermarks and @spencermiles deliver the day 1 sunrise set of the inaugural Canyon Vibration. Feel free to comment for a track id.

Peter Marks & Spencer Miles @ Canyon Vibration 2021

Made this breaks mix while navigating some life transitions. While the tracks have some tough edges, there's a feeling of energy aliveness that resonates with me in this moment. Here's to living life at 135bpm :)

Photo by Tim Trautmann. Comment for a track id ❤️

Tough Breaks

Resident @petermarks brings the sunset vibes from 6-9pm. Comment for a track id!

Peter Marks @ Canyon Vibration 2022

Sunset over a hazelnut orchard in Newberg, Oregon. 

Feel free to comment for a track ID

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Orchard Vibration 2023 - Sunset Set

My set from @believe-you-me’s Fete festival, getting the outdoor stage moving under the sun. Channeled my inner @billbrewster on this one having spent the previous weekend picking his brain and record collection. I’m really happy with how it turned out! Feel free to leave a comment if you’d like me to id a track. Love, @petermarks

June 2018 Mix - Peter Marks at Fête

Sunrise over an Oregon hazelnut orchard with residents @petermarks and @spencermiles. The event also featured killer sets from @sappho, @palmstrax and @mysticbill. This was 100% our best event yet. We're happy to id anything you comment on, enjoy!

July 2018 Mix - Peter Marks & Spencer Miles live at Orchard Vibration

Resident @petermarks meanders through bass, electro, breaks, trance and Top 40. Feel free to comment if you'd like any of these cheesers id'ed.

March 2019 Mix - Peter Marks

Section of @sappho-presents-chingo and @petermarks's 7 hour back to back set on the Produce Row patio, celebrating 4 years of Occasion Vibration. Feel free to comment on anything you'd like a track ID on.

May 2019 Mix - Sappho b2b Peter Marks

To mark the release of Peter Marks and Sappho's Lime Appeal record out today on Bottom Forty ( bottomforty.bandcamp.com ) we ring in mix number 101 with Peter Marks himself !

@petermarks is the co-founder of @occasionvibration, which puts on some of the most talked about dance music events in Portland. He’s also a political activist who’s built digital tools for Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and some of the largest labor unions in the country. The intersection of these two worlds is explored on his podcast “Rhythm Nation”, which features conversations with politically influenced musicians and musically influenced activists. 

Today, 9/4/2020, sees his debut release on @bottomforty with @sappho-presents-chingo. Their track “Lime Appeal” creeps in around the 9 minute mark of this hour long odyssey of tripped out dub, breezy house and breaks, 303-laced electro and low-slung disco. Comment on any track you would like him to id! For more on peter’s music and activism projects, including a music-community organizing initiative for 2020 Oregon ballot measures, visit his website at https://petermarks.us/.

Bottom Forty Mix Series

Bottom Forty Mix 101 :: Peter Marks

@petermarks is the co-founder of @occasionvibration, which puts on some of the most talked about dance music events in Portland. He’s also a political activist who’s led digital efforts for Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and some of the largest labor unions in the country. The intersection of these two worlds is explored on the “Rhythm Nation” podcast and event series he founded. 2020 saw the release of his debut record on on @bottomforty with @sappho-presents-chingo.

Peter Marks | Fault Radio DJ Set in Portland (February 11, 2021)

Co-founder of @canyon-vibration and @occasionvibration