A lover of all art forms, Paulina Rodriguez aka Paurro naturally fell into the embrace of house and techno music after her first visit to London’s Fabric night club. Born in Mexico, she found another home in the dance community which gave her a platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and to elevate other artists’ works, with a big focus on those from her own home country. Ranging from deep and minimal to uplifting and melodic sounds, often grazing 90s house and disco, her true aim is to curate a feeling of true freedom through song and dance. Over the last 7 years she has played all over Mexico, LA, Detroit, Bogotá, and NYC in renowned clubs like Output and Elsewhere, and currently hosts a radio show at 8 Ball Radio.

Interview and tracklist: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix007

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THEMMIX007: Paurro

Producer and DJ Jonathan M. Vazquez, better known as Not Enough Soul, is currently based in Washington DC but spent his childhood traveling and living in several cities across the United States. His music pays homage to the many different sounds and vibrations he certainly picked up along the way. You may have caught N.E.S. performing in several venues like Flash (DC), The Jungle Room (RVA), DC9 and Wild Days (DC). Not Enough Soul’s sets deliver techno and electro raw fusions and truly “gutter” tracks. With a monthly residency at DC’s Eaton Radio (The Barracks), N.E.S. and his team established Barracks Records to allow the public a chance to go on a true dimensional voyage into a blend of raw and trance-inducing electronic music.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix009

THEMMIX009: Not Enough Soul

Her home in Lisbon, Portugal was the beginning of DANYKAS DJ music journey. Her parents were not only her mentors in life, but they were above anything else her mentors in music, sounds and vibrations. Her father and mother were both walking and breathing musical encyclopedias with a vast knowledge of Latin, African, Arabic and Portuguese music. Her tools were clearly provided early and resulted in a sound with a bold and distinctive personal signature that combines Tech House, Afro House, House Music, and many other rhythms that know no borders or limits.

Self-described as a wallflower, DANYKAS DJ launched her first EP “Dina De Brava” in May 2020 – composed by two tracks “Dina De Brava” and “Morna” – an homage to her vivacious and energetic mother, Dina.

DANYKAS DJ is currently living between Portugal and the UK. She has her own monthly radio program “DANYKAS DJ JOY TIME” at Rádio Quântica in Lisbon, Portugal and she is also the Label Manager at Seres Produções based in Luanda, Angola.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix010

THEMMIX010: DANYKAS DJ

Sami has been a DJ for the last two decades, throwing parties, releasing records, and building a community in Washington DC. He was pivotal in creating the underground event space Subterranean A, and co-founded the DC mega party ROAM. Alongside Joyce Lim and Dawit Eklund, he founded the label 1432 R and has produced music for Future Times, World Building, Rhythm Section, and Ghostly International. Additionally, he has created for Dreamcastmoe and jammed with the Lifted crew.

In addition to his music career, Sami is a journalist and Executive Producer of the largest afternoon news broadcast in radio, All Things Considered. He has received multiple awards for his work, including a Peabody, a Murrow, a World Press Photo Award, and a National Press Club Award. Among his accomplishments, Sami created a show with legendary DJs Stretch and Bobbito, served as editor of NPR's podcast about race, Code Switch, and covered elections, epidemics, insurrections, and music.

Sami's zeal for life and the people he encounters is boundless, fueling him in his pursuit of the perfect flute, hunting down an extra Marantz battery, or summoning the energy to create beats after a long workweek filled with storytelling. His love for music and his career are perfectly in sync, as he effortlessly balances them both. His latest record, Elevate, is a true testament to his musical prowess, featuring four tracks that pulse with energy and vitality. The tracks seamlessly blend elements of house and techno, all held together by an ever-evolving common thread.

Interview & tracklist: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix011

THEMMIX011: Sami

Atilla and Szilard came together at a rooftop party in Budapest with a shared passion for exploring diverse music genres, and thus, Pleasure Voyage was born in 2018. Their music selections aim to uncover hidden gems, ranging from Balearic house to Afro-funk, deep disco to Italo, and back.

Recently, they released their latest album, AZZURRO, through the renowned Italian record label Quattro Bambole Music. The album is conceptualized as a week-long vacation in Italy, taking listeners on a harmonious journey from jazzy, slower sessions to an italo-jazzy-house oner, 'Summer Voyage' featuring Done.

Their podcast exudes a dynamic beach-clubby atmosphere that perfectly captures their shared passion and energy for music. The beauty of their output is a testament to the power of connection and collaboration, reminding us that great things can happen when we come together with a shared purpose.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix012

THEMMIX012: Pleasure Voyage

Meet Museum Level, a Philadelphia-based DJ and producer who draws inspiration from the legendary chemist Alexander Shulgin. Their music is filled with psychedelic mystery, wonder, and freedom - a true embodiment of creativity. Their talent has been recognized by big names in the industry, such as Tim Sweeney and Horse Meat Disco, after the release of their first album "New Age Cult" on Whiskey Pickle in 2020. The following year, they released "Myst Takes", featuring a remix from The Juan Maclean, on Days Of Being Wild. Museum Level is also the host of a monthly radio show called "Strange Cargo", in collaboration with their good friends Great Circles. Tune in to www.greatcircles.net every 4th Thursday from 6-8 pm ET to experience their unique sound.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix013

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@great-circles
@whiskeypickle
@days_of_being_wild
@the-juan-maclean

THEMMIX013: Museum Level

Born and raised in the DMV area, Sam Park (fka Samantha Francesca) is no stranger to the DC underground. As a founding member of the esteemed Sticky Fingers Collective, she cut her teeth throwing acclaimed all-night raves and daytime hangs all across the DMV. More recently, Sam has continued her DIY event curation through Extended Play — a joyful Sunday afternoon collaboration with Martín Miguel. Sam’s DJ sets blur between deep house, breaks, electro, and disco aesthetics. Her production has followed suit in showcasing this versatility. Sam’s rising discography includes a contribution to the soundtrack for the documentary 'Karachi At Night' and will soon boast her first full release on DC’s Real Feel Records later this spring.

Interview: https://www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix014

THEMMIX014: Sam Park

May 11th 2024

Set for Club Confidential edition 3 (B2B) at The Rabbit Hole (NOLA).
Curated by @secrethandshakevip

Tracklist:
01. fleet.dreams - Tan Gallant
02. musclecars - Running Out Of Time
03. Milion - Screecher 
04. Len Faki - Raum 422 (Ploy Remix)
05. Matrefakt - Kubik
06. Medway - Resurrection (Olsvangèr's Downtown Tribal Mix)
07. Player - Hit The Floor 
08. Daffy & Riko Dan - Wicked & Wild (Ruff Style Remix)
09. Paurro - Yico Yico
10. Matrefakt - Nano
11. Bontan - Despacio (Extended Mix)
12. Jon Buccieri - Lose Control 
13. Saoirse - Mangomouse
14. Play Boy Joe - Kick Start
15. Hassler - Tiki Taki 
16. O’Flynn & Frazer Ray - Count You In
17. DJ Swisherman - Bkdropit (JASØN Remix)
18. VILLA - Ostend Samba [LBRNM19]
19. Tessela - Hackney Parrot (Bailey’s Techno Tool)
20. ??
21. Waajeed - Right Now (Mark Broom Remix)
22. Dylan Fogarty - Inversion
23. DJ LOVE - Flip the Funk 
24. Vaggio - Don't You Want Some More
25. Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Hi Fidel Cartel Remix)

CC003 by Secret Handshake @ The Rabbit Hole (NOLA): Katarina Especial + Nave Mãe

Them Local w/ Katarina Especial & Nave Mãe @ Eaton Radio DC 2024.09.27

Cubby is a multimedia artist renowned for his expertise in world-building. His sound and style are both distinctive and nostalgic, yet uniquely elusive, transforming the obscure into something familiar. Whether DJing, creating art, or producing, his ultimate aim is to evoke an emotional and physical response from his audience.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix015

THEMMIX015: Cubby

Secret Handshake is the DJ duo composed of Nile Ashton and Lady Lavender.
In 2019, they launched their collaborative project as an event series, merging their love for dance, visual art, and forward-thinking electronic music. Over the years it has evolved to continue pushing the envelope of the New Orleans underground: faster, heavier, and uncompromising in their selections.

The duo's immersive club experiences all come with a unifying mission: to captivate the new generation of club goers and electronic music lovers. Since 2019, Secret Handshake has produced events with world-renowned artists such as X-Coast, Bianca Oblivion, Martyn Bootyspoon, and more.

Interview: www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix016

@nileashton
@ladylavendersound
@secrethandshakevip

THEMMIX016: Secret Handshake

Rastronaut is a Lisbon-based DJ and producer with a special taste for the bass-heavy side of global club music. His love for the sounds of the UK underground, brought together with the rhythms of the global south, inspire his original productions and high-powered DJ sets which can be regularly heard on Enchufada club nights and releases. 

His sets are built to inspire some serious dance floor perspiration, as is proven by his explosive Boiler Room performance, as well as numerous appearances on festival stages such as Nuits Sonores, NOS Alive or Paredes de Coura to name only a few.

Interview and tracklist: https://www.themlocal.com/podcasts/themmix002

THEMMIX002: Rastronaut

THEMMIX003: DJ Nativesun

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Them Local podcast series.

They believe music and art, whatever form they manifest, are directly related to a forward-thinking lifestyle. 

These are the vehicles that best express the values that matter to Them - community, social responsibility, and sustainability. 

In this regular podcast series, they reflect on these themes through talks and music mixes, where musicians, artists, activists, and overall individuals whose eyes are set on the future, are invited to share their thoughts on current social and cultural topics.

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