May 15th marks the birthdate of one of our favorite DJs - Roy Thode. Technically masterful, pioneering some of the most progressive methods in DJing whilst manifesting an exceptionally educated and tasteful selection of music, Roy Thode is truly an artist when it comes to the craft of DJing. Personally, as DJs, we've learned so much from listening to Roy Thode, 40 years later he continues to inspire us in such relevant ways. 

Roy Thode, a native New Yorker from Long Island, moved to the city in his early 20’s after establishing his DJ skills as a young man growing up in Wantaugh. Roy was perhaps best known for being the DJ for “Saturday Nights at the Ice Palace” in Cherry Grove. His NYC DJ career was highlighted with residencies at both Studio 54 and The Saint however it was the Long Island Gay club scene that fueled and created the foundation for Roy’s illustrious career as perhaps one of the best technical DJ’s of his era.

This mix was recorded at the Ice Palace - in many ways, his home. Being able to share this previously unreleased mix is a tremendous honor for us and we hope you can appreciate this as much as we do. A huge thank you to Marsha Stern for working with us and making this little project a reality.

Roy's Birthday Celebration May 15 2021 with Sound Metaphors

ROY THODE’s Birthday Celebration at the Ice Palace Fire Island - Recorded May 16, 1981

My set from Giant Steps on Sun, 18th February.

BILL BREWSTER | Giant Steps, Hackney, London, Sun 18th February, 2024

Eclectic start-to-Finish François K DJ set played on Friday May 10, 2024 at Standard Time in Toronto, Canada. The music went across-the-board in this session, and contains lots of surprises, some perennial favorites as well as some exclusive Live Stems mixes of certain tracks.

François K @ Standard Time 05-10-2024

Here's a B2B set from the Social in London on Friday July 26th, 2024. We decided to play only music from the Paradise Garage all-night (it would have been the resident DJ, Larry Levan's 70th birthday a few days before). Five hours long. Tuck in.

BILL BREWSTER & FRANK BROUGHTON | The Social, LDN, 26th July 2024 (Larry Levan Tribute)

Scott Proper : Removing Dust

My set from the Plaza Mayor at Pikes, Ibiza on Sunday 6th October. Balearic beats and dance-floor treats. Enjoy ;) x

Joe Morris Live at Pikes Ibiza (Plaza Mayor) 6.10.24

With a deep well of crate-digging knowledge and an eclectic ear, Sappho brings an unmatched energy to the dance floor. True to their namesake, they are a poet behind the decks—curating transformative, liberating sets that traverse everything from obscure ’70s disco gems to contemporary house anthems, minimal techno, and infectious dance-pop bops.

Throughout their career, Sappho has been a steadfast force for inclusivity in the often male-dominated world of dance music. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, they’ve consistently used their platform to spotlight issues like gender inequality and discrimination within the music industry—while building spaces where everyone feels free to move and belong.

Lumberjacks Tapes 069: DJ SAPPHO (Koritsi Komma Records / PORTLAND)

Fun filled selections ahead of Campo Sancho 2025 where Dicky Trisco will be joined by Luke Una. 

Read the full interview on site now. 

Dicky Trisco: The Campo Sancho Mix

Subterranean Swing is an ambient jazz journey into the heart of the city after midnight. It's an exploration of the space between the hypnotic pulse of a deep house basement club and the smoky, introspective haze of a forgotten jazz lounge. 

Sidechain Cityscape

This was a DJ set I streamed to Facebook Live on 06-23-2020

=============Track List============
The Bone (Deep Space Dub) - Persuasion [Open]
Can't Dub Without Your Love - Tamiko Jones [Z]
Raggatronique - Dubtribe Sound System [Defected]
Cosmic Sandwich - Steve Barnes [My Best Friend]
Quando Brilla La Luna (Mr Marvin Dub) - Morenas [DFC]
Don't Go Lose It Baby (Dub) - Hugh Masekela [Jive]
Twakting - Idjut Boys & Laj [U-Star]
Le Hustle Parisian (Club Mix) - Cotonete Vs Dimitri From Paris [Heavenly Sweetness]
Afro Punk Reggae Dub - Steel An' Skin [Honest John's]
The Man With The 4-Way Hips (Dub Version) - Tom Tom Club [Sire]
Space Bass - Slick [Fantasy]
Let's Go Swimming (Walter Gibbons Mix) - Arthur Russell [Logarhythm]
Gabbeh - Soha [Basic]
Renegade (Joe Claussell Mix) - DJ Camacho [Polar]
Outlaw - Cary Grant & Kris Graham [unknown]
Electrokution (Balihu Remix) - Block 16 [Nuphonic]
Some Lovin' (Dub) - Liberty City [Murk]
Dance Lover [Nick Martinelli & David Todd Dub] - Mikki Feat. Starz [Renaissance]
You're The One For Me (Reprise) - D-Train [Prelude]
Walkin' On Sunshine (Dubbing On Sunshine) - Rockers Revenge [Streetwise]
Spasticus Autisticus - Ian Dury & The Seven Seas Players [Island]
Language Barrier (FK Mix) - Compass Point All Stars [Island]
Give It Up (Don't Make Me Wait) 12'' mix - Sylvester [Fantasy]
Such A Feeling (FK Edit) - Aurra [Salsoul]
Elephant (instrumental) - Tom Tom Club [Island]
Arianna Suite - Discosession [Crue-L]
Jazz Fook - Idjut Boys & Laj [U-Star]
Pressure Dub - Ability II [Outer Rhythm]
Mind Fluid - Nuyorican Soul [Nervous]
Breathe Deeper - Shake [Frictional]
Mango - Sascha Funke [Bpitch Control]
Elemental (Immersion Mix) - Women Of Color [Natural Resource]

François K - Dub Disco Style

Live DJ set streamed to twitch.tv/francoisknyc on 01-09-2021

François K - House Is A Feeling

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ROY THODE’s Birthday Celebration at the Ice Palace Fire Island - Recorded May 16, 1981

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