There's a track on HAAi's upcoming debut album, Baby, We're Ascending, called "Louder Always Better." That kind of sums up her approach right there. (See also: "Biggest Mood Ever.") Since her first record, 2017's "Be Good" her approach to dance music has been to make as dense, overwhelming and uplifting as possible. Much has been made of her background in psychedelic rock, which definitely informs records like the muggy, intense Motorik Voodoo Bush Doof Musik, but it's not the whole story. A better point of reference might be DJ Harvey lost in the Australian desert, but comparisons are beside the point. At this point, HAAi is completely unique.

The Australian producer has made quite a name for herself as a DJ in her adopted hometown of London, and while her album shoots off in all directions—from ecstatic rave-pop to sultry stunners—her RA Podcast captures the spark that makes her such a beloved force behind the decks. Weaving powerful techno from artists like Atrip and Piska Power with weirder, adventurous music courtesy of Cocktail Party Effect and Sha Sha Kimbo—plus a few tastes of HAAi's new album—it's an eclectic mix that's as windy and unpredictable as her records. Plus, it ends with classic track by The Cure. That's just good taste.

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RA.829 HAAi

https://soundcloud.com/ducktrash
Indianapolis-based musician Duck Trash is a techno & electro DJ and classically trained cellist. They are passionate about the queer roots of rave culture & strive to ensure that raves remain spaces of queer liberation. Dive into the midwestern rave continuum with this mix of acid, electro, and techno.....and don't be afraid to sob on the dancefloor

RND 071 - Duck Trash

Next up in our mix series, we revisit  DJ Stingray 313's set from Saturday night at the cabin, an absolutely searing mix of electro, techno and contemporary bass music that had people exclaiming that their brains had been thoroughly melted in the best of ways.

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DJ Stingray 313 Live at Bass Coast 2024

Daniel Avery b2b u.r.trax — Nuits sonores 2024

Pas d'hésitation, c'est bel et bien Teki Latex

Teki Latex - 07 Avril 2025

https://soundcloud.com/blackclubfm
Straight from Chicago, BLACKCLUB is a duo reinventing rave culture. Formed in 2023 by Tito Barbosa and Givens, their sets invite dancers to travel to the roots of 90s techno and house, while distilling a soulful groove and unstoppable rave. 
A true experiment in a new vision of underground dance, the duo have already lit up the dancefloors from Chicago to Europe, notably alongside LSDXOXO, Robert Hood, DJ Assault.
Their name is on everyone’s lips and their music is already being heard on the playlists of the world’s top DJs.

RND 130 - BLACKCLUB

250703 - F#X - Live At Globus - Tresor Berlin

@i_jordan live at UNFOLD XCIX.

Their full closing set is now available to listen to on our FOLD SoundCloud. 

There’s an indescribable thrill that comes from giving a platform to the ones you love; to hear them tell their tale to the room before seeing them soar. It’s been our ethos since the very first edition of UNFOLD and is something we continue to channel. 

So naturally it was an honour to invite I. Jordan back to close our 99th edition and bring us up to a century of editions.

I. Jordan: 

“It’s no secret that UNFOLD is my favourite place to play, nothing beats the joy felt in that room doing a closing set. FOLD has not only become a second home to me (it’s also where my studio is, so I’m here all week as well as the weekends), but it’s also shaped me as a DJ and artist, playing all of these UNFOLD events has definitely made me a better DJ.

I didn’t plan any of this set but it’s definitely one of my faves, so I wanted to share for everyone to enjoy as it’s been keeping me good company on my runs the last couple of months.

Endless love to the FOLD family.”

UNFOLD XCIX - I. JORDAN (LIVE RECORDING) is now available to listen to on our FOLD SoundCloud.

UNFOLD XCIX - I. JORDAN (LIVE RECORDING)

Run Or Die by Go_tetsuo

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

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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 130 - BLACKCLUB

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