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@dj_leesh on this sonic memory:


Fragmentation and Union on the Search for Utopia


It is not Utopia that we strive for. It is not reaching a “destination”, as Utopia is no place. It is the search for Utopia. Upon the water, the boat floats. We are in charge of the sails, and we decide which direction we move toward. On this journey, no one said it would be easy. Choppy waters and going forward into the unknown darkness of night. Yet, the stars shine, as does the moon. And from above, there is light. And when hours pass and the sunlight breaks, it simply illuminates. Simultaneously this light casts shadows on the placid watery plane. We need both on this search ~ both night and day. Symbiosis leads to quantum leaps. On this search for no place, memories arise, and with them we move ahead in awareness. Memories fragmented and fractal, morphing and merging and changing with the tides. They gather along the way into a collection of dark and shiny pieces of us. Some we choose to keep. Some we choose to free. We honor them all, for without them we would not be here, right now. On the boat. On this search. Shaping new memories as we float. The Utopian heartbeat thumps to the rhythm of just one sound. Do you hear it? Love is calling.

ghunghru 058 // Leesh / The Shape of Memory

Pride month comes to a close but queer joy lives on forever. Daisychain’s Leesh (@dj_leesh) celebrates bubblegum energy with a mixtape-esque collection of bass and pop, capturing many of the feelings that can come with being a deeply emotional queer. This month's installation of Refuge Worldwide is for all the QTs. 📡🌐🌼

Refuge Worldwide is a Berlin-based independent, community radio station working in solidarity with grassroots and non-profit organizations.
refugeworldwide.com @refugeworldwide

Leesh - Refuge Worldwide x Daisychain | 014

We’re talking pure XTC NRG. Daisychain's Leesh (@dj_leesh) harnesses 2 full hours of raving for this DIREKT installation via Copenhagen’s SOUNDBOKS mix series collab with Refuge Worldwide. 📡🌐🌼

Refuge Worldwide is a Berlin-based independent, community radio station working in solidarity with grassroots and non-profit organizations.
refugeworldwide.com @refugeworldwide

@soundboksofficial

Refuge Worldwide x SOUNDBOKS

Leesh - Refuge Worldwide x SOUNDBOKS x Daisychain | 015

https://soundcloud.com/dj_leesh
https://soundcloud.com/daisychain_podcast
Chicago's Leesh lives for the Rave. Rooted by the beautiful moments of community and camaraderie on the dancefloors and behind the decks, they created Daisychain at the very start of 2018. The weekly mix series sheds light on the sonic energy from trans and nonbinary folks and women from around the world. Inspired by new beginnings, prismatic light, daisies and the power of genuine connection ~ Daisychain sprouted to life and has only continued to grow. Leesh hosts a monthly Daisychain residency on Berlin's Refuge Worldwide radio station. You can also find them in the Bay Area from time to time as a resident of Squish.

And when Leesh isn't speaker freaking until the daylight comes, they can always be found emotionally exploring, bouncing and rolling through the many pools of sound. Sharing, caring, DIY.

RND 063 - Leesh

Rhyw @ The Lot Radio 02-11-2024

https://soundcloud.com/jodieoverland
Overland is a rave inciter and beat architect shaped by her upbringing in small town Alberta, Canada, and an itinerant way of life guided by the magnetism of disparate musical influences. 

With notable sojourns in London, UK and Vancouver, British Columbia, Overland’s journey has taken her from organizing hometown warehouse raves and beachside renegades to high profile bookings at Berlin’s Tresor and Boiler Room x Igloofest Montreal. 

Echoes of the myriad of people and places that have helped her flourish can be heard in her playful, high-energy mixes 
and simmering sets that weave morphing basslines with propulsive beats. Her driving, dynamic and acid-laced productions have been released on Lisbon’s Naive and New York’s Sweat Equity. Berlin-based label Paryía run by Marie Montexier hosted her record last year with a remix by high profile ambient trio Purelink, and Priori’s Canadian imprint, GARMO released her most 
recent record with praise from Hardwax. 

Fresh off the back of a newly minted residency for 
Rinse France, Overland’s mark on Canadian dance music continues to thrive and shows no sign 
of slowing down.

RND 100 - Overland

𝔾𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕕𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕪 𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕀𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕗𝕚𝕖𝕕 ℙ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥 🌊 

The world that Identified Patient orbits in may sound a little different these days, but there’s still an arresting industrial approach to his work, one filled with conflict and tension, and one that invites you to deal with these emotions head on. 

∿ now live a mix, visuals and words from @identified-patient live now on wav.world ∿

∿∿∿ WAV•WORLD • IDENTIFIED PATIENT.wav

Crack Mix 566: Peder Mannerfelt

In very loose terms, James K's (@jamesk_1 music operates at the fringes of the pop world. It is experimental and industrial, packed with hooks and riddled with dreamy textures that show off her mastery of synths. She has released it in album form with Dial and Incenso, dropped EPs on AD 93 and collaborated with the likes of Drew McDowall and Stefan Maie, and always manages to imbue her adventurous arrangements with real-world emotions and anxieties. This year she will join us at Dekmantel Festival but not before serving up this week's podcast.

It's the sort of rhythmically thrilling workout that has always stood James apart: jittery drum patterns and kinetic grooves that unfold at 100 miles an hour as a barrage of caustic motifs, hypnagogic melodies and hyper-real colours all bounce about the mix. There is an ever-present sense of tension in the way things are assembled - it's as if they might implode or explode at any minute, and it all sounds fantastically futuristic.

Dekmantel Podcast 460 - James K

Simon Aussel is known for a particularly wild DJing style and leftfield bassy bangers, and it's his curious and playful approach to clubland that's won him loyal fans over the years. Whether photographing drink tokens from gigs or creating an 8-bit version of his debut album on a Game Boy cartridge, he seems to approach every endeavour with childlike joy and wonder—rare qualities in an industry that can leave so many jaded.

The Nantes-born, Paris-based artist's love of club culture, digging and world-building has set him on a blazing path in club music. He's released an exceptionally wide range of music, including a Memphis rap tape for Trilogy Tapes, dubstep-trap-jazz hybrids with Egyptian singer Abdullah Miniawy and deadly hard drum for Livity Sound. His mixes, meanwhile, are fast becoming DJ lore thanks to his knack for connecting seemingly opposed genres like new wave and fast techno. Look no further than his now-infamous Dekmantel Selectors set from 2021 or a marathon back-to-back with Skee Mask in 2022. 

As the French DJ gets more comfortable with story-telling, he's getting more personal and focusing on deeper, slower sounds. That's evident on this RA Podcast—six months in the works—which incorporates woozy downtempo, weighty dub and bleepy beats. Of course, in the chaotic middle section there's plenty of huge basslines, plus old-school electro, acidic techno and even a bouncy edit of the Montell Jordan classic "This Is How We Do It." Showcasing his quirks, influences and growth, this is Simo Cell in prime time.

@simocell

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/934

RA podcast

RA.934 Simo Cell

Here's the recording of my set at Nowadays Nonstop on Feb 12th, 3-6am

endless gratitude to DJ Voices https://soundcloud.com/latenitesbookclub for the opportunity to do my thing in total freedom

Piezo @ Nowadays Nonstop NYC 17/02/24

Name: Chano (@chanocg)
Pronouns: they/them
Location: London

Influences: Latin/Uk Bass/Breaks/Techno

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: I'm not currently affiliated with anything. I'm working (very slowly!) on a mix series called FemmeClub 

Favorite Quote: 
"Queer solidarity smashes borders/Not gay as in happy, queer as in fuck your borders"

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
I can't remember how many times I've given up with DJ'ing only to return to make some sort of effort again so I'm probably not the best person to ask for advice.

With this mix Chano asks for you to please learn more about and consider donating to:
❁ Palestine Action (https://www.instagram.com/pal_action/)
❁ Ravers for Palestine (https://www.instagram.com/raversforpalestine/)

Read more and tracklist - https://thedaisychain.club/2024/04/30/daisychain-328-chano/

Daisychain

Daisychain 328 - Chano

diet clinic presents weaponise your sound.

an ever evolving entity.

weaponise your sound is a label with a focus on elevating female djs/ artist and supporters of. 

it is a reflection of our environment, sexuality and psyche. 

audio timestamped memories.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/diet-clinic/episodes/diet-clinic-29th-april-2024

Weaponise Your Sound w/ Leesh: View From The Centerline 290424

Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff (@babypufff)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

Emerging from vibrant Baltimore, the DJ known as Babypufff captivates audiences with her signature blend of melodic prowess and playful energy. Since making her debut behind the decks in 2018, she has swiftly garnered acclaim for her ability to craft immersive electronic experiences that deeply resonate with listeners. At the heart of Babypufff's musical journey lies her beloved DIY party series, Beatitude. Serving as both a platform and a movement within the hardcore continuum, Beatitude showcases a diverse array of artists from Baltimore's local scene and beyond, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Through Beatitude, Babypufff not only curates unforgettable experiences but also champions emerging talent, pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression. With her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication, Babypufff continues to leave an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape in Baltimore and beyond, inspiring audiences and fellow artists to embrace authenticity and celebrate music's ability to uplift and unite.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypuff in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). 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 Babypufff will get back to you :)

http://truantsblog.com

Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff

@deejay_jm brings the hardest drums for PMx 21

Tracklist:
D2 Feat Dan Diamond - Therapy
DJ JM - Winted
Peace Division pres. Dark Daze - Lotties Vogue
Jimmy Sommerville - Heartbeat (Armands Cardiac mix)
DJ JM - Barrakuda
Bawrut - Clapa
Robag Whrume - Unspoken
Mirweis Sangin - Athan Dance
A made up sound - Take the Plunge (beat mix)
Neil Landstrumm - Keep up
DJ JM - Charge 
La Fleur - Tears
Peace Division - Blacklight Sleaze (Gerds Tough Sleaze Remix)
Baby Ford - Ambo (alter ego rmx)
Shangri-lies - Greed
Ryan Eliott - Snake Charmer
Black Light Smoke - Maniac
Madam X & DJ JM - Copacabathens
Yotam Avni - Track for Agoria
Peter van Hoesen - Outlands
Dean Grenier - Sweet dreams
Erik Luebs - falling

PMx 21 - DJ JM

speaker freaking forever (✿◠‿◠)
@daisychain_podcast founder

for booking inquiries ~ leesh@thedaisychain.club

Weaponise Your Sound w/ Leesh: View From The Centerline 290424

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