For this second edition of Stories & Sounds, we caught up with a good friend, and someone who has been described by Ghostly International as “an integral voice in North America’s current wave of visionary music makers and DJs.” Although now based in Pittsburgh, he’s no stranger to Boston. Whether on the dance floor or joining us behind the DJ booth, Ali has been a part of the Social Studies community for almost a decade. We’re lucky to know @aliberger.

You can read the full Interview here: https://www.socialstudiesnight.com/stories-sounds/episode-02-ali-berger

Stories & Sounds: 002 - Ali Berger

"I am still dizzy ... flying from Tokyo eastbound through Los Angeles and Detroit to London. I see pigeons nesting in the pine trees from the hotel window."

@thinner_groove

Mantissa Mix 250: Powder

Recording of Steven Julien & Shy One's set at Lente Kabinet Festival 2022.

Steven Julien & Shy One At Lente Kabinet Festival 2022

I KNOW WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT - THEY WANT TO BE SHOCKED... AND GROOVED. AND THEY WANT HOUSE 
MUSIC.

Lawrence S. Williams Jr., better known as L.A. Williams, is an American DJ and producer from Chicago. Founder of the label Chisel, producer of over 27 releases, he has an idiosyncratic take to rhythms, sounds and grooves. 

As a huge fan, both impressed and beguiled, I wanted to shine a light on him. I still am often tripped up trying to blend his tracks while D'Jaying and fit them in a mix soooooooo I had to make this all L.A. mix ᏊˊꈊˋᏊ I spent the last few months collecting nearly all his releases on Discogs to use for the mix; a lot isn't available digitally, and it just felt right. 

I think the best way to hear his unique world and sound is via a tour of his various sides and styles, weaving and roiling, building and bubbling, jacking and smacking.

https://www.discogs.com/artist/4146-LA-Williams

TRACKLIST
All Aboard - Great Space Coaster EP
What Tha People Want (House Muzik Anthem) - House Muzik "98"
Da X-Menn (L.A.'s Magic II)- Da X-Menn EP
Program 35 - Chi-Town Sampler
Rainstick - Rainstick
Midnite at 31st Sbeach - D.T.T. 3rd R.
A Little “Old School” Track - Da X-Menn
Cries of Joy Dedicated to Armando Gallop - Sounds 4 Da Underground
Playing Inside Tha Wooden Sandbox - The Future Deescko
Toilet Hush - Sounds 4 Da Underground
Guest Star Entertainment - D.T.T. 3rd R. 
My Music Box - Da X-Menn EP
Hypnotic - D.T.T. 3rd R.
Going Insane (The Insane Asylum TRK) - The Straight Jacket EP
Your Inspiration - The Project Part 2

Only L.A. Williams

https://www.nts.live/shows/beautiful-swimmers/episodes/beautiful-swimmers-21st-september-2022

Beautiful Swimmers 210922

Ron Like Hell provides eclectic sets venturing into obscure international sounds, Techno, Synth, House, Acid and Disco which are appreciated by some of the most discerning dance floor enthusiasts.

Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition. With 27+ years of making people dance in numerous countries along with years of vinyl shop experience and music promotion, his/their role in the industry is unique and influential. Their latest production, EXALT is their dream come true where Ron selects a personally beloved dj to play solo then close out the night together with a b2b set. EXALT's first guest was Matrixxman in April 2022 at Basement in Ridgewood-Queens, NY. Ron also djs as Wrecked, a music first queer dance party which will turn 12 in March of 2023.

Notes on the Mix ///
"Created deep from the bottom of my heart respectfully for the queer community in my off kilter multi-genre inclusive style this live in one take mix includes vinyl and cdj media. Mash-ups sit near disco originals, disco sampled 90s house thumpers meet modern deep tech house
pumpers and adjacent to all that, unashamed sassy vocal house is celebrated too. I also featured a few productions by some friends near and far: a trend that I can not shake since creating mixes during the 2020 shutdown. Overall, I wanted this mix to be a version of near
perfect just as when we go out and hear DJs at the club where a perfect blend is a fortunate dream come true and also some skips or light off the beat-mixing reminds us of our beautiful mortality. I feel the intention and soul of the dj is revealed when those moments are noticed. I hope everyone who follows the XOXA mixes and parties will play this mix before they head out to a party this Fall and Winter and beyond :)"

SOCIALS:
@ronlikehell
https://www.instagram.com/ronlikehell
https://www.facebook.com/djronlikehell
https://www.mixcloud.com/ronlikehell/
https://ra.co/dj/ronlikehell/biography
https://twitter.com/RonLikeHell

XOXA BLEND 123 - Ron Like Hell

Native to New York, musclecars is a DJ / Producer duo consisting of Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield. As musicians, they equally share an admiration for the artform. Their desire to blend genres and express their appreciation for music is focused around their community- the end goal is to bring people together. Through a regular stream of high quality mixes, they have begun to turn heads in underground circles.

In 2018 they launched ‘Coloring Lessons’, a party that was aimed to add value to their city’s nightlife culture. While the party and sound is not genre specific, it is heavily focused around house, disco, jazz, and soul, embracing the musical elements of their black and brown ancestors.

@musclecars @cranberrycraig @brandonweems @coloringlessons

COLORING LESSONS With Musclecars @ The Lot Radio 11 - 06 - 2022

Eazy-breezy dancefloor eclecticism from the DC wonder duo...

https://www.nts.live/shows/beautiful-swimmers/episodes/beautiful-swimmers-16th-november-2022

Beautiful Swimmers w/ Andrew Morgan (PPU) - 16th November 202

Music in praise of the Moon
Mix series hosted by Stathis (@stathisvt) and Luigi Di Venere (@luigidivenere)
29th Episode by Bouffant Bouffant (@bouffant-bouffant)
Artwork by Thodoris Dimitropoulos

Moon Gazing 029 by Bouffant Bouffant

The breezy sound of the Canadian Riviera, from Mood Hut's Pender Street Steppers.

https://www.nts.live/shows/pender-street-steppers/episodes/pender-street-steppers-13th-december-2022

Pender St Steppers w/ ZDBT 131222

"This is the first in a series of monthly snapshots featuring a myriad of producers and labels from all eras. One take. Friends and family. Tysm to Archive Queen @there_is_no_planet_earth for the endless inspiration. Music is love, but love doesn’t pay the bills. Pls support:

@lies_records
@jvelezgram
@kodenation_
@marcelluspittman
@theblacklodgela
@onusherwood
@_love__letters_
@stroom.tv
@zaltan_antinote
@themesforgreatcities
 

Tracklist:

G. Moroder - Aus
Kiri-uu - Tšimmairuudiralla
R. Morelli - Tribute
Full Efx - No Love
Gherkin Jerks - Midi Beats
J. Velez - Pisces’ Cousin
Xes Noize  
Xes Noize  
Adrian Sherwood - Acid Tabla
Set the Tone - Let Loose
Numbers - Cloud 9
Folie 2 - Disco Be My Time
Dr. Calculus - Dream Machine
Love Letters - Press N Pull
Same Man  -  Accapella 
Kimyon - Undistopian
Falcon  - Syringe
Death Disco - M. Pittman Edit 
*Keep digging

COLORING LESSONS With Musclecars @ The Lot Radio 11 - 06 - 2022

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