taal mixes & radio

Rave Cafe 06/05/22

Ambient Sunrise - Taal

Over the moon to share the latest entry in our SORRYMIX series -- a special live recording from a super special party mixed with love by our good friend Taal (@taal-nyc). We've been happily sharing dance floors with Taal (a.k.a. Adi) for yeeeeeeaaars !! I remember seeing him play for the first time during this open decks we did at our tiny release party for the debut EP from Ma Sha & Ru of Kindergarten Records back in 2019. He's a voracious music lover and a tireless contributor to the NYC dance underground through so many facets -- passionate DJing, tireless dancing, and fantastic party promotion running NYC's finest UKG night Bump! in addition to everyone's favorite pizza party 999-PIES. Hell he's also got a hand in lighting/installation - most recently putting together an installation for this year's Shaker Mountain weekender.

This recording is from a fantastic party Adi and his partner Leen threw on their roof in Bed Stuy. I believe they specifically picked the apartment because of said roof and this was their first proper party up there and certainly one for the books. You know what coincidentally  Adi and I have shared a lot of special moments on roofs over the last few years... I remember one of our first real conversations was on Taafe roof one morning at Sublimate.  Adi also threw another infamous roof party last summer just after re-opening where @t_o_n_y_g and I played our first post-pandemic set back and pretty much met half our friend group. Something special about roofs goin' on here people !! - @nickboydnyc

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A note from Taaal ----- 💌
-------- > live from our rooftop party in bed-stuy on april 17, 2022 
for many people, this was the first party of the outdoor party season this year. the weather was a bit chilly but we got some nice sun during the afternoon. all the DJs (devoye b2b shikha, marco weibel, livwutang) played excellent daytime sets and the crowd brought great energy to match.

I closed the party just after sunset, and this recording captures most of my set, up until the cops came knocking (lol). definitely turned up the gas on this one. some UKG/bass, some techno, some jungle, lots of energy. enjoy 💫
- @taalnyc

SORRYMIXES

SORRYMIX18: Taal’s Up On The Roof mix

Tonight’s Somersault mix is brought to us by @calzone.wav

“This is a re-mix of my DJ set at Depth Perception last month. It's pretty much exactly what I played on that Sunday morning at 8am, right after Russell guided us through sunrise with some beautiful, deep reggae. I think the intentionality of the party and the uplifting energy of my selections (with lots of UK influences across the bass music spectrum) really resonated with the dancers that day, so I wanted to share some of that vibe to a broader audience.

Depth Perception was an after-hours-into-morning dance party which I helped organize with some friends on March 12, 2023. It was an exploration of new paradigms in nightlife, with a focus on non-alcoholic drinks & healthy food and an invitation for selections outside the performers' usual dance music realms. I'm really proud of what we created as a community that day, and I hope you'll try to join us at the next one :)”

We hope you enjoy!🤸🏼‍♂️

Somersault 280 (taal) “Depth Perception”

Taal's power hour of hardgroove, speed garage, bass, and dub techno.

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Taal @ The Lot Radio 06-29-2023

Taal plays lush rhythms across the bass music spectrum.

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Taal @ The Lot Radio 11-09-2023

Taal plays lush rhythms and springtime melodies

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Taal @ The Lot Radio 03-17-2024

💥Recorded live at Bounce House on 9/7/24 between 4-6am💥

Our next teacher's pet is a hometown hero with bark and bite, a Bounce House alumna who's been riding hard with us since the very start: Security Dog. With a wide, rambunctious range and a real auteur's touch in the moments that it counts most (who remembers her Void appearance in fall 2022? chef's kiss shit, that was!) developed through dogged determination, a certifiably adversarial approach to practice, and routine appearances at gayborhood watering holes and DIY situations (including her Rumor Mill series), Security Dog has the chops to make bad boys obedient and make it fun to boot. We're happy to welcome her back.

@security_dog

Security Dog - Live at Bounce House 9/7/24

Swimming with Kfeelz! 🏊‍♀️Diving into lush tones ~~~ pacific grooves, spacey jazz, and bubbly rhythms ~ anything and everything from ambient to post-punk and 80's electronica 🎶🤭🎶~ Looking forward to swimming with you .

All tracklists are archived @ swimmingarchive.com.   

https://www.instagram.com/kfeelzzz



Swimming with Kfeelz @ The Lot Radio 03-16-2025

All good things come in threes. Tonight, we are joined by Maria aka PERNA (@krisped), one of the iconic DJ-trio Ladiez Drink Free, and our THIRD show with the Ladiez. Given the ample opportunities to hear Perna lay club beats down around the city (ongoing residency at Bossa and recently at Paragon), on this edition of Groove Trackers she takes us down a more-introspective, lesser-spun path: jazz, dub, experimental, drum & bass and more. Tune in for some drama.

Miles Davis - Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) (1959)
Holy Tongue - Joachim (2023)
Driss Bennis pres. OCB - Global Warning (2023)
Furtherset - The Streams of Time on Stone Dreams (2023)
Rarelife - Spun Light (2024)
Cobblestone Jazz - DMT (2007)
ADNY - Under My Skin (Camea Remix) (2008)
Manuel Tur - Digital Fabric 03 (2021)
Keiji Shimazaki - Under The Moon (1997)
Voom:Voom – Baby³ (2003)
LTJ Bukem - Enchanted (1993)
Aladdin ft. Aphrodite - Geni (Lost In Zanzibar) (1995)
Olive V Roni Size – You're Not Alone (Roni Size Mix) (1996)

Perna (GT018)

Boston's Mx. Blaire and NYC's Mira Mira go b2b for an hour of sonic exploration. 

https://www.instagram.com/beets.bi.blaire 
https://www.instagram.com/miraaasamiraaa 

https://soundcloud.com/mirasamira 
https://soundcloud.com/mxblaire



Mx. Blaire b2b Mira Mira @ The Lot Radio 03-21-2025

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio and streaming platform broadcasting 24/7 from a wooden kiosk in the heart of Brussels’ historic 'Parc Royal'. 

Sarkawt Hamad @ Kiosk Radio 12.04.2025

Zarina @ The Lot Radio 04-12-2025

Martha is a DJ and broadcaster from South London with roots in community radio and documentary making. Each of Martha’s thoughtfully curated radio shows navigate the fringes of electronic music, with a clear narrative that is grounded in community and storytelling.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/martha/episodes/martha-kitsch-11th-april-2025

MARTHA w/ Kitsch 110425

Filmmaker Jenny Sayaka Nono brings her manic VHS hued style to the audio airwaves, with steely coldwave, industrial, synth pop & more.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/axcess-amnesia/episodes/axcess-amnesia-11th-april-2025

Axcess Amnesia w/ Jenny Sayaka Nono 110425

A groove-based good time. One hour of warm bouncy basslines and glittering percussions to bring in the spring 

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 @Dollnxtdoor



DollNxtDooor @ The Lot Radio 04-14-2025

Transmissions From Planet Groovy — Mosca [@deejaymosca] (Recorded on 07/20/24 at Nowadays in New York)

Words from Mosca: 

"I'm not much of a gushy person but listen - I genuinely appreciate what Groovy Groovy stands for. I meet so many promoters and believe me not all raves are the same, when I first met Akanbi back in the day I knew he was a music music guy, and the party attracts music music people. 10 years is no joke! Had a wicked time running tunes, diving deeeeep into UK sounds, getting to grips with a modular dub siren(!), being a dick on the mic, respecting local licensing laws and meeting a load of ravers afterwards. Thanks again for the warm welcome and above all else the €10,000 DJ fee"

Transmissions From Planet Groovy 008 — Mosca

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taal (टाल): a rhythmic cycle

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Ambient Sunrise - Taal

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