Name:  Kayla Waldorf
Alias: Selene (@seleneseattle)
Pronouns: they/them/she/her
Location: Seattle

Influences:  My biggest influence is undoubtedly the friends and musical peers that I share artistic connection with. Whether it's through organizing events, mixing together at an afters, or sending music across the void - the people who I am emotionally connected to and enjoy chatting about music/art/life with are certainly the most influential in my musical world.

More abstractly I am influenced by narrative in DJ sets. I am compelled by Djs who have the ability to transport me into their unique world. I've experienced this transcendence on the dance floor during sets like Eris Drew at TUF til' dawn in 2018 and Powder closing at Sustain Release. I would, however, say that the DJ does not stand alone in creating this transcendent experience. As an organizer I am keenly aware of the confluence of people, place, and DJ as the trifecta that must act in harmony to create the most special and transformative experiences. Dance music is such an uniquely immersive type of music and that quality creates a situation where the sum is certainly greater than the parts if it's done with intention and care.   

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: Secondnature ~ a label and underground event series. Formerly a member of TUF. I used to go by Aos and also am 1/2 of the project Sage. 

Favorite Quote:  Ok I would say I do not have a favorite quote. But I have a favorite poem by Rumi that me and a bunch of pals have memorized and say aloud together as a toast sometimes...

"We have a huge barrel of wine but no cups, that’s fine with us. Every morning we glow, and in the evening we glow again. They say there is no future for us. They are right; and that's fine with us."

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community: Seek joy and genuine connection through music. Dj the music you love. Technical skills come with time and are secondary to selection and expression of self, so don't fixate too much on mistakes. Uplifting your peers and supporting each other is one of the most meaningful parts of artistic community - if you have resources (and especially privilege) be open to sharings your knowledge and skills.

With this mix Selene asks to please learn more about and consider donating to: Sylvia Rivera Law Project. As more and more anti-trans and anti-bodily autonomy legislation is passed around the country i'd like to highlight the Sylvia Rivera Law Project which provides free legal resources and "works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence." (www.srlp.org)

Tracklist - https://bit.ly/SeleneTrax

Daisychain

Daisychain 219 - Selene

A portion of my set before Two Shell played my Nowadays residency on July 23, 2022.

Live @ Nowadays // Opening before Two Shell - July 23 2022

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For the extended  Q&A plus OG pi pi pi track game... please visit our website -------> pipipi.life <---------

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Ello, I’m Jackson. Pronouns are He/Him. Residing in Eora/Sydney

Who/what currently inspires you music-wise that has nothing to do with music?

Water and light mostly 

What is your favorite party/collective where you reside and why?

Too many faves. Some heavy hitters off the top are Umami/Echo Flats/Heavenly/Community Chest. They are %100 in it for the experience. Community Chest is a joint force crew of about 7 great crews from Sydney – It’s kinda like when the power rangers come together to make that big robot fighter guy

What was your best moment at the supermarket?

They were playing Bill Withers in a Woollies once and it got me

What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?

Max D – Indie Rock on C- was maybe the last one that got me good. Max D only plays by Max D’s rules

Any advice to upcoming DJs/producers? 

Enjoy your life & be kind to others

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

More love and respect, always

Cousin - 8˚

DJ Voices balances an exploratory and omnivorous appetite for new sounds with a passionate predilection for the trippy, the deep and the sensual.

https://www.factmag.com/2022/10/31/fact-mix-881-dj-voices/

Fact Mixes

Fact Mix 881: DJ Voices (Oct '22)

recorded live on Noods Radio in Bristol on October 21st 2022

an hourlong excursion into inner sanctums & outer realms of dub, lots of music I love dearly and was super fun to play & share it with all the listeners

music for the dissonant harmonies & cosmic structures we're comprised of & connected through

"from the real to the unreal
from the darkness to the light
we rise
from clouds
to the sun
inside"

sub dub - rising dub
elite beat - mellow fellows
the flying lizards - outside
holy tongue - misinai
jake mandell - knolled troll
the indopepsychics - the absolution (indopepsychics remix)
jay glass dubs & guerilla toss - string dub
blaktroniks - teknik cleansing
creation rebel - starship africa section 3
bil laswell & style scott - aeon
dif juz - hesset
the flying lizards - postscript

thanks again to noods for having me, check the archive on their site here: https://noodsradio.com/shows/kiernan-laveaux-21th-october-22

Kiernan Laveaux's Dub Sound Conveyance mix on Noods Radio 10/21/2022

Recording of upsammy's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2022.

upsammy at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

Pressure Dome label boss, Jen Hartley – better known as Yushh – is next to supply a flagship Crack Mix.

“I'm into so many different styles at the minute so it was hard deciding on the vibe I wanted to go for, so there are lots of energy shifts throughout the mix,” she tells us. “It's got some beautiful moments, some deep, moody moments and – of course – some wonky, weirdo high-energy bangers. I also wanted to take the opportunity to showcase some incredible new music from mates, some forthcoming Pressure Dome, and a new remix I've been working on, all of which I'm excited to share!”

Check out the tracklist on crackaud.io: crackm.ag/3I7BIPx
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Crack Mix 488: Yushh

Further Back & Faster: A Maximum Boom Special w/ Kiernan Laveaux & Yumi @ The Lot Radio 2-16-2023

Bristol based Londoner and [Soft Raw](https://linktr.ee/softraw) label owner [Danielle](https://linktr.ee/danielle__dj), takes over for an hour a month, running through a broad spectrum of dance music - from ambient to leftfield, techno, electro & beyond.

https://www.nts.live/shows/danielle/episodes/danielle-7th-march-2023

Danielle w/ Soumaya Phéline 070323

Live recording from the Prion Audio party in Eora / Sydney on Friday 2nd December 2022.

Love to Lizzy, Maria, Angelo, Talia, Charley & the rest of the crew!

Tracklist: https://pastebin.com/t6b6Fuwt

Live at Prion Audio

Very happy to have an artist I've admired for a while now join the series, Italian producer/dj Lucca Mucci aka Piezo (@piezopz). With an impressive repertoire of releases on Idle Hands, Wisdom Teeth and more, Piezo has become known for a unique signature style, spacey, bassy soundscapes with serpentine percussion lines & ever-surprising quirks & charms. 

His DJ style is a poignant flow on from his productions - his set at @terraforma festival last year was a major highlight for me - he soundtracked the scorching hot afternoon with percussive, bassy, rhythmic goodness. 

Thanks so much for contributing to the series Luca!

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Animix One Hundred & Thirty One: Piezo

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Danielle w/ Soumaya Phéline 070323

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