RAVE SCOUT 056: N.R.M (KUR, BE)

@n0rem is a Berlin-based artist and the founder of the Hamburg-based party series, KUR. He began spinning records at the age of 18 and performing in local nightclubs in his hometown of Hamburg, before relocating to Buenos Aires, where he discovered his true calling and passion for music. In 2019, he launched the KUR party series at Hamburg club PAL, and in the following year, he launched the Satkau local festival in Lower Saxony. N.R.M is an affiliate of the German techno label "TILT," as well as a member of the User Guide project under the alias, DJ Telefon, focusing on house, breaks, and electro. N.R.M's sound is made up of intelligent and fast grooves, percussion, delicate basslines, and contemporary underground tunes with a 90's kick.

COOKIE SERIES #056: N.R.M

RAVE SCOUT #057: CAMA03 (STHLM, SE)

Sweden-based, Jawad Lasfar aka @CAMA03, grew up listening to classic French jazz, old rock, and Moroccan folk music in Marrakech. CAMA03 pursues his musical passion as part of the twin DJ duo @lwillings and as a solo artist. CAMA03 enjoys curating emotional genre shifts and frequently surprises his listeners with trance, bass, breaks, and Goa'esque' techno. As an early raver with a solid grounding in the scene, he draws inspiration from his experiences on the dancefloor. CAMA03's meticulous, yet handcrafted DJing style focuses on various aspects of his vision of contemporary dance music–– all of which are intertwined with intimacy.

COOKIE SERIES #057: CAMA03

RAVE SCOUT #060: MATT FX

@mattfx is a DJ, record producer, and food personality referred to as a ‘musical polymath’ by Forbes and a ‘NYC Nightlife Institution’ by VICE. He is well-known for his appearances on Food Network and VICE News Tonight, as well as his work as music supervisor for BROAD CITY. He has worked on releases for Wolf+Lamb, Disco Halal, Warner/Big Beat, Sorry Records, Kitsuné Musique, and House of Feelings, as well as compilation cuts for Somersault Records and Toucan Sounds. Matt, a native New Yorker with a true lifelong passion for music, was inspired for this mix by his love of classic rave culture and rollicking broken beats.

COOKIE SERIES #060: MATT FX

RAVE SCOUT #61: TERRENCE 

@terrence-rice is a New York City born and raised DJ and visual artist. Inspired deeply by the futuristic funk of 90's Detroit techno artists, Terrence weaves between synth and acid-lined grooves, tribal percussive rolls and swinging rhythmic kicks to craft psychedelic soundscapes that engulf listeners in uplifting, cosmic warmth. With an educational background in art and music history and significant exposure to underground dance music since childhood, Terrence brings a research-intensive approach to track selection fusing his extensive record collection with a technology-laced, forward-thinking mixing style.

COOKIE SERIES #61: TERRENCE

RAVE SCOUT #063: ANTOJITO (INDEPENDENT, BK)

Alfonso, also known as @ANTOJITO is a Mexican-American non-binary artist, fashion creative, and sound curator based in Brooklyn. Known for bringing their futuristic Mesoamerican diasporic sound to Brooklyn’s queer techno scene, ANTOJITO takes Musica Prehispánica, Electro Cumbia, Sonidero, Neo Perreo and Guaracha and melds it seamlessly to take listeners through a power-punching journey. For Cookie Series #063 named "LOMA", ANTOJITO invites you on a high-energy ride through the hills of Central Mexico filled with lush moments that stimulate and satisfy. The build-up takes you on an energetic climb that weaves through delicious techno grooves and infectious rhythms meant for sweaty indulgence and sweet release.

COOKIE SERIES #063: ANTOJITO

RAVE SCOUT #062: NYMED (TOYZ PARIS, PR)

@Nymed is a DJ and producer based in the Parisian queer scene. Growing up in Dunkirk, Northern France, he fell in love with the world of electronic music. He began his own party series, "Conceptual Violence," in bunkers on the Dunkirk coast after becoming acquainted with the Belgian and Dutch club realms. What began as a rave evolved into a podcast showcasing techno artists from all over the world. He relocated to Paris a few years ago and began producing and launching his new concept, the Toyz parties, which promote queer artists on the European scene. On the production front, he will release his first EP with E-Missions Recordings in NYC, featuring mixes with False Witness and Oliver Deutschmann.

COOKIE SERIES #62: NYMED

RAVE SCOUT #065: VORP 

@vvvorppp is a Chicago-based artist, DJ, resident, and co-founder of @darkheavenco, an event company curating immersive and thematic events. At a young age, Vorp immigrated from Minsk to Louisville, KY, where his musical upbringing was rooted in classical piano and post-hardcore bands. 

Vorp is not bound to any specific genre, finding catharsis in blending raw techno, acid electro, bass breaks––all with left-field underlying nuances. Chicago's underground electronic scene and queer community have relentlessly influenced him after a decade of calling the city his home. Anticipating the launch of Dark Heaven's record label with a VA compilation and the debut of an EP in 2023, he aims to promote underground artists while fostering a signature sound.

COOKIE MIX SERIES #065: VORP

RAVE SCOUT #064: SEKUCCI

Birthed from the reverberating hymns of Europe's rave scene, Kansas-born, Brooklyn-based DJ, @Sekucci, discovered rave culture parading around Paris, London, and Berlin's most prominent nightlife functions and venues. Entranced need with curiosity of a sound unfamiliar to them at the time, they returned to the United States fully invested in the culture later to be encouraged by fellow ravers, party promoters, & DJs to pursue their own endeavors with the craft. @Sekucci’s sets have been described as genre-bending - enriched with high energy, intention, pulsating percussive elements, & chaotic blends all deeply rooted in emotion & introspection that is certain to take the listener on an audible journey they won't forget.

COOKIE MIX #064: SEKUCCI

Dominican-born, New York City-raised artist @DELABAE is influenced by a wide range of musical genres but has a particular fondness for sounds derived from his Afro-Caribbean and Dominican roots, having grown up in a melting pot and one of the world's most multi-cultural cities. Alexis, aka DELABAE, is inspirited by New York City’s ever-evolving dance floors and finds his muse through its vibrant underground dance music scene. DELABAE's passion and dedication to honing his craft compelled him to forgo law school and abandon his regular 9-to-5 career to fully immerse himself in the creativity which the enthralling community of his home city has ignited within him. DELABAE is committed to using his music and artistry to increase and revolutionize queer Latino representations through mediums of film, fashion, and music on a local and global scale.

COOKIE MIX #066: DELABAE

RAVE SCOUT #067: ALISSA BRIANNA

@alissa-bri is a Brooklyn-based artist best known for providing house vocals and original melodies to some of New York's most renowned DJs and producers. Alissa recently made her debut in the DJ world, and she can now be heard and showcase her talent behind the decks of our dance floors. You can count on Alissa to always serve bassy house, spacy techno, and nostalgic tunes catering to everyone on the dance floor as she draws inspiration from those who came before her and New York's ever-evolving close-knitted music community.

COOKIE MIX #067: ALISSA BRIANNA

RAVE SCOUT #068: SAMUEL FISH 

@0fishal is a Portland-born artist whose pursuits are deeply entwined with the underground. Samuel is the voice of @outerorbitny and one of the brains behind @mizzsoftee, his stance on inclusivity shadows through the talent he invites to be a part of his productions. Samuel's selections shift to fit the erroneous conclusions of his environment, traversing deep house, techno, breakbeats, trance, and leftfield picks. 

As @mizzsoftee gains notoriety, her ambition grows to showcase renowned legends, the crème de la crème of global tastemakers, and local luminaries. Emphasizing continuity and content in his sets, Samuel aims to restore integrity to the dance floor through rhythm and the ambiance he aspires to mirror and embrace.

Cookie Mix #068

COOKIE MIX #068: SAMUEL FISH

RAVE SCOUT #069: ANÓNIMA

Anónima is a DJ and curator from Florida who has established themselves as a mainstay in the Atlanta underground queer music scene. Anónima's high energy sets are a deep reflection of their admiration for classic sweeping techno, breaks, and hard groove. Founder of "Unruly," a DIY late night prioritizing Black and Brown artists, Anónima facilitates space for musical exploration and celebration. Anónima has led a residency at The Soundtable (RIP), Banshee, and performed at acclaimed venues such as Nowadays and Domicile Miami. Join Anónima on a stimulating journey where each beat invites you in among punchy bass lines.

COOKIE MIX #069: ANÓNIMA

Emerging from the historic cradle of the amen break in Washington, DC, and currently immersed in the vibrant heart of New York City's pulsating dance music scene, DJ TBD embarks on an exhilarating musical journey where an array of influences and genres seamlessly intersect.

Their musical identity masterfully encapsulates that ethereal juncture when the late-night hours seamlessly transform into the brightness of midday, evoking the spirit of a jungliest navigating the intricate landscapes of techno.

DJ TBD's artistic expression is a constant evolution, reflecting an ongoing sonic exploration that refuses to be confined by predefined boundaries. It's a sonic odyssey that continues to unfold, a sonic journey that is, ultimately, still to be determined.

COOKIE MIX #070: DJ TBD

Residing between Ohio and New Jersey, @love_higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms. With an eclectic range spanning Baile Funk, Footwork, Ghetto Tech, and Techno, @love_higher takes listeners on a sonic journey like no other.

As a proud member of @blessedupgang, a remarkable Black DJ collective rooted in Ohio, as well as VRRG (OH) and SLICK DOWN (NYC), their influence and artistry extend far and wide. You can find Love Higher's exhilarating DJ mixes released on pivotal series such as @jeromemixfileseries, @Femmethug, @Daisychain_Podcast, and @somersaultrecords. Prepare to be transported to new dimensions as Love Higher unleashes their sonic prowess, captivating hearts and minds with every beat.

RAVE SCOUT #071: LOVE HIGHER

@donofrio_nyc, a Brooklyn-based DJ and half of the duo @kee-uh, originally from northern New Jersey, has called NYC home for over a decade. Known for seamlessly blending multi-genres with a distinct drum-forward style and a bold, cunty flair. Drawing inspiration from New Jersey roots, their passion for the club scene creates an authentic, infectious dance floor atmosphere.

Establishing a meaningful presence in the NYC underground, donofrio showcases solo talent and as part of KIA. They've played at leading NYC clubs such as Basement, Goodroom, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Le Bain. Internationally, they've made debuts in Mexico City, Berlin, and Australia, resonating with diverse audiences. Notably, in 2022, they opened for Beyoncé at her Renaissance World Tour show at Eagles Stadium, marking a significant milestone. These experiences reflect their dedication, contributing to their growing recognition in the scene.

COOKIE MIX #072: DONOFRIO

RAVE SCOUT #074: MëLL 

MëLL, a techno-pop artist from Tucumán, Argentina, currently thrives in Paris. At 23, he ventured to Europe, fueled by dreams of music industry success. Immersed in Europe's rave culture, he found inspiration for his unique sound.

MëLL quickly established himself in the music world, known for his ravy tracks. With over a million streams and notable performances, his presence is significant.

His music, featuring captivating vocals and trancy synths, has a unique allure. Currently, MëLL is crafting his debut album, showcasing his commitment to music. His passion for creating innovative sounds is evident in his work, promising a continuous stream of compelling music.

COOKIE MIX #074: MëLL

RAVE SCOUT #076: ZAHREMAAR

LA-based Saba Fazeli, known as @zahremaar, is a first-generation Iranian DJ, design engineer, and devoted environmentalist with deep roots in the Bay Area. Their artistic journey has been significantly shaped by years of playing bass in jazz bands and diving deep into the underground music scene of San Francisco. Zahremaar's sound is distinguished by a profound appreciation for minimalism, which they utilize as a tool to produce hypnotic, genre-blurring grooves that effortlesly invite you to the dance floor.

Zahremaar holds residencies at Printshop Club and Gradient Campout and is a co-founder of Choppy!, a hybrid meat company aimed at reducing global meat consumption. Through their multifaceted career, Zahremaar continues to push boundaries and inspire change, both on the dance floor and in the world at large.

COOKIE MIX #076: ZAHREMAAR

RAVE SCOUT #073: TOMMY HART

@tommyhartdj is a Mexico City-based DJ who has appeared on lineups across the United States, Europe, and Mexico. In Mexico City, Tommy holds a monthly residency at the city's largest LGBTQ+ institution, @sic-community-club. His musical style oscillates between deep and thumping underground cuts to vibrant big room house tracks, excelling at crafting long, ecstatic blends.

Tommy’s collaborative project, @thesexshopboys, with his late partner @priest_music, catapulted him to new heights, with performances in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, and various cities throughout Mexico. A highlight for the duo was performing as the opening act for @Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour performance in Dallas.

For Cookie Mix #073, Tommy delves deeper and pushes the tempo, experimenting with a more mature, less vocally-driven elegance while remaining true to his musical roots.

COOKIE MIX #073: TOMMY HART

RAVE SCOUT #075: ZANDØLY

Zoé Agnoly, known as Zandøly, emerges as a captivating artist hailing from Paris and currently finding her creative pulse in the vibrant streets of Berlin. Zandøly's sonic palette weaves together groovy, hypnotic beats, consistently pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Her soundscapes form a mesmerizing fusion of hard-groove and minimal techno, drawing inspiration from various genres to craft auditory journeys into uncharted territories.

With compositions characterized by pulsating rhythms and haunting melodies, Zandøly's tracks offer a transcendent experience, whisking listeners away to ethereal realms of sonic exploration. Her live performances are distinguished by a dualistic approach, skillfully blending elements of minimal and hard techno to create an unconventional and immersive auditory experience. 

For Cookie Mix #075, Zandøly invites her audience on a transformative journey through the depths of sound and rhythm, leaving a lasting impression on all who dare to listen.

COOKIE MIX #075: ZANDØLY

Dr. Fruit is a Brooklyn-based DJ and producer renowned for his eclectic, genre-defying sets that masterfully blend rhythm and texture. Drawing from a diverse array of influences, his selections encompass contemporary leftfield, bass, harder house, and softer techno. With meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Fruit crafts his mixes to build rhythmic energy gradually, evoking a mesmerizing sense of timelessness that captivates dance floors.

In both his productions and DJ sets, Dr. Fruit delves into various modes of euphoria, tirelessly exploring new pathways to these transcendent states. Rooted deeply in New York's dynamic music scene, he finds inspiration and motivation in its ever-evolving sounds. As a fixture in his community, Dr. Fruit hosts a techno pizza party at Bossa Nova Civic Club and curates a lively dance night called Boxty at Mary's Bar Brooklyn.

For Cookie Mix #078, Dr. Fruit delivers a tantalizing blend of funky basslines, melodic flair, and harmonic spice. His unique approach weaves a rich tapestry of techno sounds, creating an immersive auditory journey that leaves listeners craving more.

COOKIE MIX #078: DR. FRUIT

RAVE SCOUT #077: DJ DOMINIQUE

Born in San Francisco and raised in New York, @dominique-shaw-344973310 musical journey was initially inspired by the deep bass of hood rap and the powerful vibes of Trap music at a San Francisco party. Her musical exploration deepened amidst NYC's dynamic queer nightlife, where she discovered electronic dance music, house, and techno at iconic venues like Ghetto Gothic and Holy Mountain. Dominique learned DJing from a friend and began her career at Happyfun Hideaway, swiftly transitioning from an open-format style to specializing in Deep House and Techno.

Dominique has made a name for herself by performing at renowned spots such as the Ace Hotel and The Carry Nation. She aims to enrich the deep house scene by producing tracks that are infused with 'main character' energy and the textured beats she adores. For DJ Dominique, dance music and the community it fosters embody every facet of her identity: the rebel, the dreamer, and the artist.

COOKIE MIX #077: DJ DOMINIQUE

Rave Scout #002: LEESH (DAISYCHAIN, CHI)

No stranger to the dance floor and the Rave Scout Movement, Leesh was one of our first initiated scouts to join our troops three years ago on the main-stage dancefloor of Sustain-Release. Born in Upstate New York, Leesh has been a speaker freak for over 10 years. In 2017, she moved to Chicago to explore her passion further after participating in the 'Walking & Falling DJ Mentorship Program' concentrated on women-identifying & non-binary artists. Inspired by this, Leesh founded multiple platforms; one of which, Daisychain Podcast, is focused on foregrounding women-identifying & non-binary talents to celebrate intersectionality in dance music. This rave scout channels her wholesome energy to communicate deep emotions through the atmosphere of her sound; both the dark and the light.

LEESH Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj_leesh

COOKIE SERIES #002: LEESH

Rave Scout #015: OUISSAM (SAVAGE, HAN)

Ouissam was among Hong Kong's first artists & DJ's to cultivate electronic music and help shape today's dancefloor in the region. It would be incongruous to pin down the origins of the founder of Cliche Records HK, Vietnam's dance mecca, Savage, and curator of the Equation Festival as he came to endow the heritage of his surroundings. His approach to music is elegant, effortless, and intuitive. For our #014 Cookie Series, he baked us an ambient sonic excursion to help you float from the deep ends of the rave to a zen Asian oasis and afters.

OUISSAM's Soundcloud: @ouissamhk

COOKIE SERIES #015: OUISSAM

RAVE SCOUT #018: CLUB CHOW (CLUB SICKENING/ENGIMA, CHI)

Chicago-based Taiwanese-American DJ and rave enthusiast, Kevin Chow, is regularly seen spinning the decks at Chicago's infamous Make-Out party and Enigma Sundays, a QPOC-centric performance, visual art pop-up, and serving looks function. Club Chow's primary motivation for DJing is to provide moments of therapeutic release and levity on the dancefloor for his friends and community. In Cookie Series #018, Chow ships us through an intergalactic voyage with some breaks, acid, and 90's classics.

CLUB CHOW's SoundCloud: @clubchow

COOKIE SERIES #018: CLUB CHOW

RAVE SCOUT #022: MISS TWINK USA (RUMORS, CHI)

Miss Twink USA is a high-energy DJ in Chicago's thriving club scene with an ear for alt-energy sonics with a taste for hard house club finish. They co-run the Chicago-based platform "Rumors" with Ariel Zetina and Dutchess Gemini, and you can usually find them shaking up the dance floor all over Chicago from @SmartbarChicago to Berlin or even a-knockin rave. For Cookie Series #022, Del gives us a run for our lives with a blend of hard techno bumps and hauntingly amusing house vocals. 

MISS TWINK's SoundCloud: @misstwinkusa

COOKIE SERIES #22: MISS TWINK USA

RAVE SCOUT #033: KEENAN ORR (SLEAZE, DC)

Keenan Orr has by heart been a reigning DJ of Washington DC's rave decks since the '90s, regularly making rounds in Buzz (DC) at Nation, Red, and Club Five. In notable addition to several residences across the city, in clubs like Marvin and Eighteenth Street Lounge, he co-created the monthly SLEAZE party, blending the darker sides of disco with forward-thinking techno, whereby he ensured to integrate into Cookie Series #33 delicately. In the past year, Keenan's clean mixing and delectable sonics have conveyed a lasting impression on listeners and justly earned him a loyal following on a global level.

KEENAN ORR's Soundcloud: @keenanorrdc

COOKIE SERIES #033: KEENAN ORR

RAVE SCOUT #037: MORENXXX (INDEPENDENT, BK)

Morenxxx is a Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist engaged in hybrid practice. Their sets lie at the crossroads of sound performance and storytelling. Utilizing and prioritizing Caribbean sound, and electronic music as a means to elaborate the dialectic. For Cookie Series #037, Morenxxx operates the hiss of machetes slicing, the sound of a preacher screaming over a megaphone a few blocks away, and the reverb of a steel drum in a cavern that embodies the chaos of our world today.

MORENXXX's Soundcloud: @Morenxxx

COOKIE SERIES #037: MORENXXX

RAVE SCOUT #040: BAE BLADE (INDEPENDENT, DE)

Bae Blade, aka Miatrice, is a femme fatale artist from Dortmund in Germany's Ruhr area. Her sound takes us back to the classic-pop millennium ages, but with a speedy, dirty, loose twist. She began to DJ at the age of 18 but stopped two years later to continue her education and travel across Germany to document the tour-life of local bands and musicians. Inspired by DJ Assault in 2019, she decided to return to the decks with a vision and resurrect as a young woman, challenging the stereotypes of modern electronic music in the German underground realm.

Bae Blade's Soundcloud: @MIATRICE

COOKIE SERIES #040: BAE BLADE

RAVE SCOUT #044: FLOR2K (INDEPENDENT, BK)

Brooklyn-based Chicana, Flor2k, is a producer, DJ, and resident of Rosa Perreo & the infamous Bossa Nova Civic Club. As a hard-hitting raver, you've certainly spotted her dancing by the left front speakers at raves like Unter and DisCakes. Her most valuable absorption from the rave scene is the supreme force that infuses everyone to vibrate to the same beat. Besides working on producing music, one of her upcoming projects includes a collective with DJs Digital Durag and Body Double. Cookie Series #044 is filled with hard acid, and Goa influenced trance melodies, and in her own words "to all the rave bitches worldwide."

FLOR2K’s Soundcloud: @comolafl0r

COOKIE SERIES #044: FLOR2K

RAVE SCOUT #045: DONIS (INDEPENDENT, BK)

DONIS pronounced (DAH-NIS) is an Afro Dominican NB DJ/Producer born and raised in New York. Their style is rooted in New York's soulful roots, playing parties like Soul In The Horn and Uptown Vinyl Supreme. They found their way into the Brooklyn rave scene through the rise of Half Moon, a renowned radio station in Brooklyn, playing at raves like Technofeminism and Hardcorset. In 2020 they released tracks on two critically acclaimed compilations, Coloring Lessons Volume #1 by Coloring Lessons Records and HOA010 by Haus of Altr. DONIS takes us aboard the Cookie Series #045 for an upbeat, soulful flight bound to make you hump and pump.

DONIS's SoundCloud: @DONIS-BK

COOKIE SERIES #045: DONIS

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