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Smooth, blippy, and laced with classics, this mix is by Brooklyn’s own Big A.D. (@thelevelparty). It carries the spirit of renewal and invigoration that we’re universally merging with. It bangs. Don’t sleep, stay awake.

d o w n 2 e a r t h 28 - Big A.D.

This recording was selected for a guest spot on Dublab Radio, that aired on Saturday, January 29th, 2022 and was accompanied with a brief interview that was lead by Lottie, which is posted here below. 

What has been the biggest challenge and more positive outcome you’ve experienced through extended time at home?

Being alone with my record collection and contemplating how different I am feeling, and considering which slabs of vinyl that I want to spend more time with. Rekindling relationships with certain sonic objects that are saturated with memories and have the power to transport me to a different space.

Thank you for the recording this mix for dublab – I know its been a while since you put a mix into the ether – can you speak about your process?

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and wandered blindly into the void. This recording is a document of a moment in time, while smothered in an atmosphere that is as beautiful as it is ugly. The outcome is a true sonic image that is unmolested, unedited, and honest. An automatic drawing where one action responds to the next without any shadow of a doubt, and then preserved in its total form.

How did you approach the mix, did you have an idea in your mind of how it was going to go – or did you just trust your instinct?

Every time it is like traveling on autopilot with an empty mind that is prepared to accept the laws of chance while powered by an engine of chaos. I am a beacon rupturing from my life experiences. One light turns out, while another one flickers on. It is a very vehement ritual activity that depends on the action of call and response, while embracing the limitations that I set for myself by the tools that I choose to use. There is nothing but blind trust.

A lot of your art focuses on magic, ritual practice – but I would also say storytelling, a lot of the music in this mix, seems to spell some hidden meanings, can you go into any of those?

One of the strongest qualities of music, and all art in general is its subjective nature. Meanings can change continually through an endless scope of variables. The original intent of the artist can be transformed completely by the one that is digesting it. An important character of a successful work of art is its power to present open narratives shrouded in unlimited possibilities. And the closer and harder you look, the more questions will arise.

Wandering Blindfolded Within The Liminal Spaces Where Light Meets Dark

AXE ON WAX 013 with Kat Offline @katoffline @axeonwax-records

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AXE ON WAX 013 with Kat Offline

@chadbeisner opened things up at The Grove on Saturday night. We've had the pleasure of watching Chad grow as a person and young DJ in Pittsburgh, we were excited to see what they would bring for the night. They set the tone perfectly, starting with smooth, dreamy jams and expertly building the groove.

Campout Mix Series: Chad Beisner

Juanita's Mix 079 with DJ RAQX @djraqx

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. I am a DJ, event producer and educator from NYC with Puerto Rican and German roots. My music selection is heavily influenced by my hybrid cultures. As a DJ I love vinyl digging and hope to take listeners on a journey through time with vinyl + digital sets exploring 90s NY house, latin deep cuts, with new club and reggaeton sounds. As an event producer, I’ve been working on events with Misschief collective and Radio Red Puerto Rico.

Q. How long have you been a part of the NY music scene?
A. I grew up in Manhattan and started going out exploring the club and music scene (mostly EDM shows) as a teenager over 10 years ago. I’ve been DJing and producing events in Brooklyn for the past 5 years at venues like Mood Ring, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Nowadays, Good Room and more.

Q. Tell us about this mix.
A. 50% wax 50 % digital. Deep cuts, vocals and house adjacent tracks with a dip into techno, acid and latin jazz. A mix of old and new, journey through “time and space“ of the 90s until now with records that have been on may rotation heavy recently. Recorded and mastered at Karlala studio.

Tracklist:
1. Space Ghost - 4 AM - 2022 
2. Seduction - Groove me (dub mix) - 1989 
3. GAZZI - No sale ya casi la pobre - 2021
4. Nick holder - Inside your Soul (Hipp-E Deep Mix) - 2001 
5. Mano de Fuego - Sol - 2022
6. Louis Y2K - Symmetry - 2017
7. Blackbox - Native New Yorker (Steve “silk” Hurley’s native New York dub) - 1997 
8. Naomi Daniel - Feel the Fire (Deep Dish Burning Remix) - 1993
9. MAW Electronic - Body - 2002 
10. Shonen Bat - Tactical Rave Riddim - 2019
11. Tony Rohr - Baile conmigo (case’s cdm mix) - 2004
12. Hodge - Sub 100 - 2022 
13. Francois K - Time & Space - 1998
14. Blaze - Breathe (Hardsoul’s Latin Directions Treatment) - 2002 
15. Eddie Palmeri - Mi Congo te Llama (Sacred Rhythm Main mix) - 2012
16. Gloria Estefan - Y Tu Conga (Little Louie Vega remix)
17. Gigi Testa - Rio Grande (Jungle Version) - 2018

Juanita's Mix 079: DJ RAQX

@djwawabk turned Hemlock Nights with a set of their deep, soulful house jams and playful rhythms.

Campout Mix Series: DJ Wawa

Cosmic sounds with Cosmo.

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COSMO @ The Lot Radio 01 - 11 - 2023

Another one from your fave late night miscreants, the Sweat Equity crew!

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Alien D @ The Lot Radio 01 - 11 - 2023

another sunday evening back in the container, some technical difficulties i spared you from listening back to at the beginning. happy 2023 y'all!!! we're talking LIFE and FITNESS and MUSIC. enjoy <3 <3

COOL BREEZE With Zephyr Ann @ The Lot Radio 01.22.2023

banging good mix from @thelevelparty bossman Andrew Devlin!! lock in doggos <3

Earth Dog Radio 020: Andrew Devlin

NYC’s Andrew Devlin takes a break from his usual dance floor facilitation to offer us a poolside soundtrack inspired by a recent stay at The Standard hotel in Miami Beach.

Q. Where do things currently sit on @thelevelparty front, and what other projects have you been busily chipping away at?

A. What’s that line? “We’ve been coming to the same party for 12 years now, and in no way is that depressing.” I think we’re nearing 10 now. In any case, the party feels like it’s in a really good place. After doing it more or less solo for a minute, I brought 5 residents on board who I love dearly–Alien D, KFeelz, Nigelthreetimes, No Sir, and Yibing. Everyone has so much range and energy, it’s been special getting the group together.
I’m really excited for our Glen Falls House weekender upstate in July (14-16). We get to take over this little hotel in the woods for a weekend and stretch out. It’s a dream. Big shoutout Josh Houtkin at Good Room for all his work making that a reality.
Past that, we’ve got some shows at our usual spots, Le Bain and Good Room, as well as a couple of day parties at Public Records’ new Nursery and a July 4 BBQ at Mansions. Would really like to bring the group of us to some other cities soon. I dream about heading back to New Orleans, doing Level Miami, Level Mexico City, Ibiza, etc…Anyone reading this wants to get in touch, let’s build ;)
Personally, I run a small sound company here in NYC, so I’m trying to grow that business and maintain my sanity. I’d like to get back into making music soon, even just a few cheeky edits. Start a podcast (I know, I know). And eventually open up a venue. A pub of sorts with good food and music. 

Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when putting the mix together?

There is, in fact, a pretty specific one. This mix is dedicated to the pool at the Standard in Miami. I went in January for the first time and recorded this when I got home. The vibe there is so strong. You’re sitting outside, eating the best caprese salad of your life, there’s a 2’ iguana crawling on a palm tree, you’ve got a green juice or a margarita in one hand. Everyone is having a good time and partying in this really respectful way. They’re just sipping on a cocktail or walking to the hot tub or making out in the pool. 
I thought a lot of that had to do with the soundsystem and the music programming–there are speakers everywhere (including underwater) playing at like 6/10 volume. The music is on a sort of soulful r&b/ balearic tip. I was on Shazam all weekend. So this mix is a dedication to that–if someone gave me 80 minutes to DJ the Standard Miami pool, this is what I would play.

Q. Are there any records in the mix that are particularly close to your heart, or old favourites that you’ve been keeping up your sleeve for the right moment? 

A. Definitely. To run through a couple… ”Wall Street” I discovered reading Dub by Michael Veal. Great book for anyone interested in DJ’ing, soundsystems, production, etc. I got really into Jackie Mittoo reading that, and have been playing that track since. 
The Lauryn Hill track, “Sweetest Thing” I heard in a coffee shop in Amsterdam in 2009, forgot about completely, then recently re-discovered.
“Don’t Break my Heart” is a big song for my wife and me. We both stumbled on it when we started dating at the beginning of 2020. We almost chose it as our first dance at the wedding, but thought the lyrics were a little dark. Anyway, big tune at the house. 
And the last track, the Mike Huckaby remix, is close to my heart. I was lucky enough to meet Mike a few years ago and gave him a ride to his hotel after a gig. He had just played for 3 hours and all he wanted to talk about was my Volkswagen Jetta. He was really such a sweet, warm guy, and this track always makes me think of him. R.I.P. 
Thanks so much for having me on this! Been a huge fan of MDC for a long time, and the radio shows and mix specials got me through lockdown over here. Means a lot to be a part of it. Much love.

MDC.284 Andrew Devlin

Detroit Electro royalty DJ Stingray, recorded live from Babrarella's on Saturday night. As you'd expect it's a white-knuckle ride through breakneck BPM's, with Sherard expertly twisting and turning the ship. A rare live recording of a true master at work.

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DJ Stingray - Live From Dimensions 23'

MNMT Label Showcase presents Northallsen Records mixed by Aleja Sanchez (@djalejasanchez)

Northallsen Records is an electronic music label founded in Bogotá, Colombia in 2016 by Aleja Sanchez.

The label's sound embraces the realms of hypnotism and explores the fusion between organic soundscapes, experimental and acoustic elements, with the powerful load of techno music, revealing a sonic narrative that flows between the mysticism of ancestral cultures and the spiritual power of nature.

In order to build the concept, far away from trying to emulate a sound, the label curation is focused on artists with their own identity and particular voice, with a foundation into their musical and artistic proposals. Recent releases have featured the likes of Oscar Mulero, Deepbass, Reggy van Oers, Magna Pia, Polygonia, Tekra, !nertia, Psyk, Laertes, Iori and founder Aleja Sanchez.

The label is intended to keep and highlight the deepness and beauty of techno and electronic music since Northallsen considers music as a tool to help bring harmony and peace in the middle of the tragic war-related situation we all are facing currently around the world.

TRACKLIST

NTS032-Martin Goodwin-Descent
NTS035-Sqeef - Equilibrium Point
NTS029-Svarog - Decepticons (Alderaan Remix)
NTS046-Reggy Van Oers & Aleja Sanchez - Estado de Empatía
NTSAL004-Tekra-Ybbob
NTSRAI001-Reggy van Oers-Flexible Morality
NTSRAI001-Oscar Mulero - Form of Subsistence
NTS019-JustLocal - Persistence
NTSRAI002-Tekra - Iridecence
NTS028-Infinity (CRO) - Space drone (Sandra Mosh remix)
NTS-041-Sqeef - Flickering Lights
NTSRAI002-Aleja Sanchez--Frozen eyes
NTSLTD003-CHPTR - Apodictic Certitude
NTSAL004-Tekra-Skogafoss
NTS041-Sqeef - Instanton
NTSLTD001-Aleja Sanchez-Caelum
NTSRAI001-Deepbass-Sietch
NTS046-Reggy Van Oers & Aleja Sanchez - Respiración Circular
NTSLTD003-Oscar Mulero - Self Determination
NTSRAI003-Psyk - Yugen
NTS035-Sqeef & Strom (UA) - Disturbed Motion
NTSLTD002-Aleja Sanchez & Dino Sabatini-El Resplandor de los Ciervos
NTSRAI003-Inertia - El Respiro de la Tierra
NTS025-Tekra - Eudaimonia
NTS046-Reggy Van Oers & Aleja Sanchez - El Mito del Alma

FOLLOW:

https://northallsenrecords.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/northallsenrecords

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https://www.instagram.com/alejasanchezofficial
https://www.facebook.com/AlejaSanchezOfficial

MNMT Label Showcase :  Northallsen Records

DASCO is a hurricane force with recent roots in Berlin, active for the past decade and packing as strong a punch today as she ever has. That’s as true of her music as it is her persona. She has the kind of rare, contagious energy that’s capable of setting dancefloors ablaze: animated, celebratory and full of joie de vivre. As DJ, she draws from the wells of Chicago house and UR, as much as 90s UK rave: dispatching rhythms from the booths at Tresor, Panorama Bar, RSO, Bristol’s Motion and many more. As producer, she’s released records on the likes of Shall Not Fade and pushed her own vision via her recently launched Bisexuality Exists imprint (2022). Catchy name and it serves a purpose. Through her music, DASCO wants to lift people up, that includes people like herself who identify as bisexual and see a frequent tendency towards bi erasure: ‘With the label, I would like to show the world that music - like life - is rarely ever black or white.’ The label’s first release was the acid influenced Get High With Me, featuring her own vocals and a slew of punchy 90s beats - an attempt to bottle the feeling of dancefloor rapture that washes over a crowd every time she plays. She’s here again spreading love and positive vibes for Bassiani Podcast 201. An irresistibly dancy studio mix, an hour of poker-hot tunes for late hour dreamers from this incomparable musical talent.

@dj-dasco

Bassiani invites DASCO / Podcast #201

Intricately woven ambient.

Download: https://xlr8r.com/mp3/download-bvdub-inquiri-please-let-go-and-let-me-hold-you/

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Destroyesterday.

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Download: bvdub & Inquiri - Please Let Go and Let Me Hold You

Following on from their recent EP on Halcyon Veil, Bapari comes through with bass-heavy club heat and taps into the emotive, textural depth at the centre of their craft. Play this one loud.

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Crack Mix 561: Bapari

Polo and Steffen Bennemann are two old friends who have been playing together for many years: There is a deep connection that also expresses itself sonically - above all the joy of telling a story together, each with their own means, in constant dialog. 

This recording shows the two of them in one of their favourite places: As part of the summer edition of the Berlin party series STAUB, in the garden of a club named about blank. Sunset and pure Techno. 


Follow:

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https://soundcloud.com/steffenbennemann

MNMT 407 : Polo & Steffen Bennemann

Curated by DSH #138 - Vera Logdanidi

Vera Logdanidi's journey in the music industry began as a DJ in Kyiv, Ukraine during the mid-2000s. Since then, she has made significant strides as a producer, with her music finding a home on esteemed labels such as Rhythm Büro, Semantica Records, On Board Music, Dial Records, Corridor Audio and Secuencias Temporales. Her solo and collaborative tracks have received remix treatments from artists including Eric Cloutier, Artefakt, and Svreca. Moreover, her experiments in collaborations have led to joint live performances with Ukrainian producer Na Nich.
Apart of producing her own music, Vera frequently tours both domestically and internationally. Her wide range of music allows her to express her vision to both small and large crowds. Her sets have reverberated through iconic venues including Bassiani, Panorama Bar, Tresor, Closer, ∄ and other venues. Her name frequently graces the lineups of esteemed festivals, including Monument Festival, Ickra, Strichka, Brave Factory Festival, Up To Date Festival and many others. These diverse platforms have provided her the freedom to show different musical styles, ranging from powerful, groovy or mental techno to experiments with music on the verge of house, ambient and occasionally delve into jungle, which holds a special place in her musical journey. Aside from producing and touring she is co-running Rhythm Büro events. One of the most unique events produced by Rhythm Büro is the Natura festival, which takes place once a year in a remote location outside Ukraine’s capital. Despite the event's secrecy, remoteness, and limited promotion, Natura attracts over 4,000 guests each year, with early-bird tickets selling out within the first hour of the event's announcement.

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https://soundcloud.com/veralogdanidi
https://www.facebook.com/veralogdanidi
https://www.instagram.com/vera_logdanidi

Curated by DSH #138: Vera Logdanidi

A true pioneer of the after-hours scene, Ogazón blends together a selection of hedonistic bliss and pure dancefloor pleasure in a method that has become synonymous with her style. 

"I am honoured to contribute to fabric’s mix series on World Women's Day, highlighting that while today is special, the celebration of women's achievements and contributions should be embraced every single day."

IWD24 - Ogazón - fabric podcast

Mia Koden (@miakoden) first emerged as half of Sicaria Sound but since breaking out alone has established her own musical identity. It draws on her South Sudanese heritage and music from across the African continent and beyond, not least her current surroundings in South London and the city's rich sound system culture. Often operating around the 140BPM mark, she dropped two head-turning tracks ‘Hot Take' and 'I Did’ early last year then debuted on Ilian Tape with a dark and irresistible EP that traverses multiple bass-heavy genres.

Mia does the same with her mix for us this week with, in her words, "bass, percussive, 2step, 140BPM, dubstep, dub, dub techno and breaks" all coming thick and fast at up to 150 beats per minute. It's a breathless 90-minute selection of global body music packed with lively percussion, big on low ends and not afraid to get rhythmically inventive while also dropping in the odd playful vocal from the worlds of grime and r&b. Both technically sound and tastefully assembled, it's a thrilling statement from the vital Koden.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 458 - Mia Koden

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin (@andrewdevlin17)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

For the third episode of our Truancy Sessions series, we're thrilled to feature New York-based DJ and promoter Andrew Devlin, renowned for his iconic Level parties. Since its inception in 2014, Level has evolved from filling dancefloors in small Bushwick dive bars to becoming a staple of NYC's nightlife scene, with a recent expansion to Miami showing they are still in ascension. Andrew, along with his team of five residents, has cultivated a musical ethos that spans from tasteful record selections to peak-time party curveballs, showcasing his versatility and range as a gifted DJ. His opening set at Sustain Release in 2022 exemplifies this, seamlessly blending Carly Simon, Beck, Portishead, and Chaka Khan with cutting-edge dance music. We knew Andrew would deliver a stellar selection for our Sessions series, and he has certainly exceeded our expectations.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Couple tracks are unknown white labels so may need some help naming. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Andrew Devlin will get back to you :)

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Andrew Devlin

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin

Octo Octa is an artist for the heads. Maya Bouldry-Morrison's creates a finely-tuned marriage of exquisite compositional flare, meticulously-sculpted sonics, and primal dance-floor functionality. Based in Brooklyn, she's been pushing her unique sonic perspective and shimmering club-ready earworms since 2011 with releases on Running Back, 100% Silk and Argot. 

She's put together a mix for the 26th Good Room Podcast ahead of her live set at the club on February 12 saying "It's kind of funny because it's not what I DJ a lot, but it's what I listen to the most at home. I mostly DJ vocal house, probably carry a few too many Chandler records".

Octo Octa is playing at Good Room with Session Vicitim, Honey Soundsystem and JKriv & Aaron Dae (Razor-N-Tape) on February 12. Tickets - http://bit.ly/1JPhetS

For more information on Octo Octa you can check out her interview on RA here - http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?2640

Good Room Podcast 026 - Octo Octa

My closing set from this year's rural festival in Japan. AN amazing experience and a real honour to take the reins to close out the main stage just after sunrise. One I won't forget, once again. THANKS RURAL!!! 

Jane Fitz closing set @ Rural 2016 7am-10am

Juanita's Mix 021 with Uncle Dev @thelevelparty

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. Neighborhood guy, entertainer, cook.

Q. How long have you been involved in the NY music scene?
A. Born uptown 1988. Sold some CDs for a band in Alphabet City 2006. Learning how to DJ this year.

Q. Tell us a little bit about this mix.
A. It's a 120bpm self-help mix.

Juanita's Mix 021: Uncle Dev

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