@ciel_dj

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Hello, I'm a producer and DJ going by the name of Ciel. My real name is Cindy, my pronouns are she/her, and I'm based in Toronto, Canada.

How do you deal with being nervous before a gig? 

Try not think about it :) It doesn't always work, but i find it happens from time to time if I'm really exhausted from not sleeping on tour and my brain has naturally shut off. If I can't stop thinking about it, I will try to select the first track from my vinyl bag and have a vague sense of what Rekordbox playlists I plan to play from. I ad-hoc all my sets because I love picking tracks in response to the audience's energy, but sometimes that is a lot more stressful for me and I find myself doom scrolling the USB. Devising a strategy, even if I end up not following it, does a lot to soothe my anxiety. 

Where do you see yourself musically in 2044?

I don't know what the future holds but I hope to be a full time composer of film and TV scores when I'm in my 50s and no longer want to tour constantly.

If you could have anything on your rider… What would you choose?

An indica-sativa hybrid joint (no tobacco), nice bottle of orange wine, German flat peaches, and a bathroom in the booth (anything is possible, right?)

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

Less celebrity worship, less influencer culture, less fame & money-chasing, more focus on behind-the-scenes folks (whether DJs or producers or labels) who foster community and tirelessly build their local scenes.

Ciel - 36˚C

Earlier this year, we described Los Angeles act 1morning as one of the funkiest young producers in modern-day techno. And we stand by it. The fast-rising upstart is building a solid fan base around North America and beyond with a rugged, vintage style of swung techno and hardgroove. His all-vinyl DJ sets and pumping productions on the likes of Fixed Rhythms and Mála Ádh stand out for their distinctly old-school flavour—steamrolling hi-hats à la Robert Hood, swift choppage behind the decks and deep, deep grooves. Like many of his all-vinyl heroes, he's also a treat to watch behind the decks

The up-and-comer had a hell of a year in 2023, from playing in Japan to going on his first European tour, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing. He debuted at New York's dweller festival this year and K9 Unit, his duo with Bloodhound, recently did a night with fellow hardgroove king Regal86. It's only a matter of time until 1morning gets to a festival or a club near you so until then, enjoy his RA Podcast for now. The mix unfortunately came with some less than stellar circumstances, as the records 1morning pulled were stolen from his car, and so instead this RA Podcast became a statement of resilience and creativity—and, in his words, "an outlet for my rage."

@1morning

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/932

RA podcast

RA.932 1morning

DJ JVS at Solstice 2024

💥Recorded live at Bounce House on 3/2/24 between 2-4am💥

We're incredibly excited to have mix master Max Watts chop it up at Bounce House. A vinyl assassin, the young Max Watts is a proper scion of Detroit techno powerhouses, channeling real-deal techno scholarship into turntablist showmanship and running the exceptional Limited Network label.

@limitednetwork

Max Watts - Live at Bounce House 3/2/24

Founder of international party series FIST - Word Of Command joined us from NYC to deliver a pumping, one-of-a-kind experience on the dancefloor.

001: Word of Command | DJ Set @ KOR 09/28/24

Dj Saliva 11-12-2024

https://soundcloud.com/minamills333
Mina Mills is a Chicago based DJ and producer from Des Moines, Iowa.

RND 123 - Mina Mills

Synthetic Horizon

2001 - Magnusson Arrived from Fjornebo - Marry Go Round (Armin van Buuren's “This Round's On Me” Mix)

Techno/tribal/dance edit of my cover:
"I Used To Love You" by MILA + BC Kingdom
with "Eu Vou Sentar" by MC Danny

COVER EDITS

IUTLY (MLE Techno Edit)

Bandcamp!

Voiski is the silent type, hiding behind enigmatic pseudonyms. Part of the French electronic scene, art director and active member of DEMENT3D crew, he is also a head of silicate records. As a techno-oriented producer he’s released tracks on Groom records, Neopren, and WT Records with one of his side projects: Kartei.

Voiski recorded this set live in an empty warehouse, helped by two friends. They installed a huge sound system and recorded in one shot, mixing the intensity of high volume with the space’s romantic absence. The live section is followed by a short DJ set of deep, warm techno.
http://www.droidbehavior.com/blog/2011/09/d-node-133-vsk/

Voiski-Live Droid Podcast - D-node133

Based in Chicago, R&D is a music event/mix series focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres while exploring the music and culture it was born or mutated from. Techno, electro, EBM, bass, breaks, club and beyond.
Current personnel
Jeremy Alvarez - JS Alvarez
Eric Fernandez - Makeen
Shanti Chu - Shanti
Dan Hood - Dan B Hood
Kona Mazariegos - Zona Cinco

RND 123 - Mina Mills

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