MICROWAVE 4 ONE on Soho Radio

This mix was born out of a 2015 closing party for North Florida's
then-longest operating gay club. By the time it was recorded, the owner
(and club's namesake) had passed, there were few original patrons left,
and profits over people prevailed. The party's audience was segregated
and I requested to play in the main room for the OGs.

The music is actually comprised mostly of CDs and CD singles. There is
one piece of vinyl. It was recorded live. Scene folks forget what a
driving force the CD single format was in the club from the late-1980s
until the early-2000s. Especially in Europe. They forget the
side-by-side Denons in the booth that took abuse, and the early tabletop
CD decks of the mid-1990s. A lot of us stateside kids didn't have much
pocket money. CD singles gave more bang for your buck and often featured
exclusive versions, no matter what territory they were produced.

You'll hear the sounds of my early '90s life as succinctly as 77 minutes
will allow. Don't be fooled by the first track. Settle in: you'll get
New York, Chicago, Detroit, England, Germany and more. From François K
to Paul Oakenfold, Kevin Saunderson to Sasha, and Robert Owens to
Underworld, this is one minor cross-section of me. Enjoy with an open
mind."

Alison is also a published writer on electronic dance music culture and
gender studies. She will be published by Oxford University Press in the
second edition of the educational-standard 'Trans Bodies, Trans Selves',
which will be relesed on 15 April. More about Alison can be found at
edenalison.com

Episode 35 w/ Eden Alison

Nick Boyd (@nickboydnyc) is a dancefloor staple in NYC, and there's good reason for his omnipresence: everything he does, he explains, is centered around the dancefloor and the dancers who spend time there. Whether he's running @sorry-records, DJing at beloved local haunts like The Lot Radio, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Nowadays (where this mix was recorded), or giving advice to friends, his ethos always comes back to the dancefloor. Grounded by an encyclopedic knowledge of dance music history and generous sharing of that knowledge, Nick and Sorry Records are beacons of integrity and openness in today's dance music community. 

This is part 1 of a 2 part mini-series with Sorry Records.

Read the interview + see a tracklist:
https://spontaneous.zone/047-nick-boyd

Mix mastered by @drvmmy.

"This mix is a recording of my first time playing at Nowadays, a club that has been incredibly influential and important to my life and my friends' lives. When I first started deejaying, my only goals really were to play on The Lot Radio and play Nowadays.

When they asked me, I was very surprised, legit like fall on my bathroom floor crying type situation 😂 😭. I’m a sappy nerd and had loads of nerves but I was lucky to be able to do it for the first time alongside my friend and collaborator Khadijah/DJ Delish and also have the time to just completely over-prepare for like three months ahead of time.

I spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do with the space, both extensively over the years keeping a running “Nowadays Wishlist” playlist and in the three months leading up to the party. I eventually came to the conclusion that I wanted to tell a story with what I played, in the tradition dictated by the New York dancefloor. A story about myself and my friends and the scene here as I’ve seen it both good and bad. A story about the Nowadays dancefloor itself and what that space means to me, but in turn also what dance music spaces and community mean period; how they function and the double-edged sword of trying to be good when it comes to those things.

I also wanted to play tracks by my friends that I knew were going to be there. The people I love who I dance alongside there frequently. I wanted to play tracks that were silly too! Tried to give a sense of levity to a pretty emotional thing. I mean, I got into dance music in large part because of the work that Justin (Carter) and Eamon (Harkin) had done through Mister Sunday into Nowadays, and I'd been going to the space since before it was open indoors. I’m there most every week and have put a lot on that floor…

In the weeks following, I finally got myself to listen to it. At first, I was like, there's so many bits in here where I remember not being able to hear myself or hear the cue. It's my first time playing in a big loud club besides like, Bossa. I considered making all these edits to it…

But then kinda just got to the point where I was like — look at the process of the mix, the ethos behind it… it's more about letting go and natural joy and glee than it is about anything else. So I decided to share it unedited, except for a little audio sample I added at the beginning that I didn't get on the recording. There’s a lot of other very concrete lyrical content included — always with purpose and intention but not always lyrics that I believe in personally."

@nickboydnyc / @sorry-records

Interview + Tracklist

Spontaneous Affinity #047: Nick Boyd

Episode #2 "'Why Try?' Pad Thai"

Really girl? You thought you were making this? You're carrying. Did you know that Pad Thai was brought to prominence by Plaek Phibunsongkhram, who wanted to use the dish as a tool to unify the people of Thailand around a national culture and culinary identity? I didn't think so. Pick up the phone girl. It's ovah.

Instructions:

1. Download delivery app. 

2. Open delivery app.

3. Search "Pad Thai."

4. Order.

5. Call Laura. Yes, that Laura. Let her know exactly how you felt about the "conversation." Yes that conversation. Say your piece but let it rest. Will she apologize? Forgive her. She's young. You've been there Remember those days? Lord knows I do. Would you have said it like that? Probably not. But maybe she has a point? You can be a little..you know? Maybe? I mean...sometimes. Did you fall asleep?

6. Wake up.

7. Reheat 2 minutes, serve immediately.

MICROWAVE 4 ONE: EP #02 with SPRKLBB | Soho Radio | 12 August 2022

MICROWAVE 4 ONE: EP #4 "NORMIE NECTAR"

It's not really a party without something simple, sour, and rich. Why squeeze and juice when Kool-Aid will do the trick? Evoke flavor with a centerpiece of luscious fruits and crystal, but you wont break a nail with this tried and true staple. I mean seriously girl, who's coming?

MICROWAVE 4 ONE: EP #04 with SPRKLBB | Soho Radio | 7 October 2022

Sis Girl @ The Lot Radio 10 - 28 - 2022

https://www.nts.live/shows/bergsonist/episodes/bergsonist-5th-november-2022

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"The sun, pressing on the horizon, sends soft reverberations.
An electric pulse, carrying itself, warms the bones."

@orographic
IG: @sometimesclouds

Distant Signals

Distant Signals 010: Orographic

Michael Magnan is so talented, we decided to give him the whole show. Having soundtracked the rise of NYC's current queer underground, Magnan's style is a master class in club-ready eclecticism and deep rhythm.

https://www.instagram.com/michaelmagnan

Club Moment with Michael Magnan @ The Lot Radio 02-26-2023

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In-Reach Records hits release number 13 with a serious pairing as Sedo links up with L0G1N for a heavyweight return.

Fronting the A-side, 'Too Fast For You' comes locked and loaded as a straight-up roller, powered by a warped bassline built to rattle systems and dominate the floor.

On the flip, 'Shaolin Student' takes a different route, driven by intricate breaks and stacked with distorted textures. It’s a detailed, evolving cut that shows off the duo’s sharp production and creative sound design.

A big step forward for both artists and another strong statement from In-Reach Records.

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MICROWAVE 4 ONE: EP #02 with SPRKLBB | Soho Radio | 12 August 2022

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