Episode 257 - Chris Simpson

Experimental bass mix with melodic world vocals and Middle Eastern influences.

Experimental Bass for Big Fam X Great Lakes Flow - Smooth Llama @ Tangent Gallery Mar. 7, 2025

In this installment of Sound Advice, we speak with Young Franco, the Australian dance producer whose 2025 debut album, ‘Its Franky, Baby!,’ showcases his globetrotting collaborations. From rappers like Denzel Curry and General Levy, to Becky Hill, piri & tommy and more, Young Franco has brought his eclectic production style to a vast swathe of genre styles: from disco to house, rap to R&B. In this exclusive interview, ahead of his summer tour, Young Franco shares advice on studio sessions, working with vocalists and crafting an album, and explains how he’s used SoundCloud to grow his career and explore new sounds.

Episode Show Notes: https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/young-franco-interview-sound-advice
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Sound Advice: Young Franco

My Girls [Official Snippet]

In this installment of Sound Advice, we speak to Hugo Gruzman of Flight Facilities. The Australian pair landed 15 years ago with “Crave You,” a luscious slice of disco pop. Today, they're playing Glastonbury and Coachella and rocking clubs from Ibiza to Bali; known for their infectious house productions, epic mixes and edits of everyone from Jamiroquai to Cassius. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Hugo about the duo’s beginnings in the bloghouse scene, and how it influences their work today. We also talk about curation, music discovery and fan interaction on SoundCloud, and their approach to remixing and arrangement.

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Sound Advice: Flight Facilities

We're at # 30 already and we've got the wonderful DJ Lyra from Nova Scotia, Canada providing us a dope mix to celebrate this milestone :) 

Lyra's bio:

Hailing from Halifax NS Canada, DJ Lyra is a driving force in the Maritimes’ underground electronic music scene. A passionate music lover turned performer, she brings years of dedication to both the community and the dancefloor. With deep roots in music through singing and instrumental performance, it was only natural that she would evolve into a powerhouse behind the decks.

Lyra’s sets are a journey through the rich textures of underground electronic music. From dark, chugging basslines and quirky kick patterns to whirring electro melodies, driving techno, bass-heavy rhythms, and cleverly placed vocal samples, she curates dynamic mixes that are as smart as they are dance-inducing. Her ability to blend genre-defying tracks with seamless energy makes every set unforgettable.

She’s shared the stage with some of the top names in the scene, opening for heavyweights like Colette, Marten Hørger, Nick Rockwell, Miz Megs, DJ Rap, DJ Dan, Chuck Love, Johnny Fiasco, and SNBRN. As one half of the tech house duo Tektric with Justincredible, Lyra continues to push sonic boundaries.

A longtime radio host and guest mix contributor, Lyra hosted the East Coast Vibes show on Sugar Shack Radio and more recently hosts livestreams on twitch every Thursday and has appeared on renowned platforms such as Harmsworth’s Feels Like Sunday, Jon Hart’s Reason 2 Funk, Monty Luke’s Wave of the Future on Scion AV, Girls On Decks, Ghetto Innit, Home Bass FM, Tribe Radio on d3ep.com, and Maritime Grime.

Her resume includes collaborations and performances with some of the region’s most respected crews and events, including Baseline, Zoo Crew Productions, Underdog Productions, Home Bass, Lighthouse Atlantic, Bass Bias, Future Forest Festival (where she also contributes to promotions), Kollektiv and  Classics.

Whether she’s igniting a packed festival stage or curating deep vibes at an intimate venue, DJ Lyra is a relentless advocate for Atlantic Canada’s underground electronic scene — and a guaranteed good time on the dancefloor.

Links to find Lyra:

http://www.instagram.com/djlyramanda

https://soundcloud.com/djlyramanda

https://www.twitch.tv/lyramanda

Snapchat: djlyramanda

https://www.mixcloud.com/lyra/


Tracklist:

1. Talkin' Bout Da Spirit (MAW M1 Dub) - Masters At Work, Kenny Dope, Louie Vega
2. Feeling It - Gene Hunt
3. Big Industry (Salade Tomate Mix) - Afro Carrib
4. Down the Drain (Stevn.Aint.Leavn Remix) - Zweimannzelt & DomSamba
5. Faith (Extended Mix) - Ditex
6. Take Me To Your Body (Demuir's Extended Rhodes Street Edit) - Moon Boots, Nic Hanson
7. About Love - Damian Rausch
8. Collider - Roland Nights
9. Slow It Down - Rondon
10. Bad Like Me - Yer Man
11. Feel the Night - Flashmob, Laila Walker
12. One Dance - Hyslop
13. Come Inside - Somersault
14. DISCO - Louie Gomez
15. Elevation (Louie Vega Remix) - 2fox, Laville

Homemade House 30 - DJ Lyra

We're kicking summer into high gear with a high-voltage guest mix from Joanna Magik, one of Dirtybird’s most electrifying selectors. Fresh off a fire run of festival sets and club heaters, Joanna brings the energy straight to the redwoods with an exclusive mix for the Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights collab. Expect bouncy basslines, playful drops, and that signature Magik touch that keeps you smiling and moving from start to finish.

Tracklist:
Sidequest - “I Like the Beat”
GUI2IN - “The Party”
Pedroz - “The Whistle”
VNSSA - “Shiny Disco Balls”
ID - ID
Kolter - “Wub Riddim”
Dusky - “E-Dawn”
Disco Service - “Wassup”
Kyle Watson & Wax Motif - “Push Up (ft. Scrufizzer)”
Joanna Magik - ID
Body Ocean - “Empty Space”
Kyle Watson - “At Ya”
Shermanology & Champion - “Badder”
My Nu Leng - “You’ve Been Gone (Chris Lorenzo remix)”
lau.ra - “Vibe”
J.K. Rollin - “Olive Oil”
Confidence Man & Sweetie Irie - “Real Move Touch” (FCUKERS remix)
Jengi - “Bass In Da Blood”
Joanna Magik - ID
Chemical Brothers - “Swoon” (MPH remix)


Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights Mix Series: Joanna Magik

In this installment of Sound Advice, we are proud to present our first live episode, featuring dance music giant Laidback Luke. The Dutch DJ, producer and founder of Mixmash Records joins us from SoundCloud NYC to reflect on his decades-long career, from headlining the world’s biggest stages to developing his mammoth sound.

Recorded live in front of a studio audience, we talk to Luke about the evolution of his career, how he first got started and the stories behind some of his biggest tracks. We also explore his approach to DJing today, his return to the bloghouse sound and his recent call for remixes of his track, “1000 BPM.” Plus, hear Laidback Luke pass on wisdom learned from his kung fu teacher, his advice for staying prepared in the music industry and much more.

Episode Show Notes: https://soundcloud.com/stories/post/laidback-luke-interview-sound-advice-live
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Sound Advice: Laidback Luke

Prepping for his upcoming set under the majestic Redwoods at the Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights Music Festival, n808 takes to the airwaves on Dirtybird Radio to rinse some brand new collabs while mixing in a few favorite selections.

Dirtybird Radio 502 - n808

 The Fractured Minds return with a two-part progressive journey built for long drives, late nights, and sun-soaked days. Expect deep grooves, hypnotic melodies, and seamless transitions that take you from the edge of chill to the heart of the dancefloor.
Whether you’re watching the sunset or chasing it, this mix has your soundtrack sorted.

Let the summer unfold in layers.
#TheFracturedMinds #ProgressiveHouse #SummerMix #DJMix2025 #DeepProgressive #ElectronicMusic


Track List: 
1.	Jon Gurd & Reset Robot
2.	Klangphonics - Holocene Pt. II
3.	Nihil Young, Zy Khan, Madison Palmer - Animals
4.	Zyod - Where Do We Go
5.	Jack Willard - Further
6.	Gregos & Rokaxer - In Your Eyes
7.	Jonas Saalbach & TH;EN - Stay Strong
8.	Durante - Follow feat. Running Touch
9.	Avis Vox & PARAFRAME - Bird Life
10.	BT - Godspeed (Grum Remix)
11.	Passenger 10 - Through Autistic Eyes
12.	Armina - Del Mar
13.	CloudNone - Unfair
14.	Lazer Kitten - Echo Of Solaris
15.	SAFARIS - Beyond the Door
16.	Samer Soltan - Many Times
17.	Sultan + Shepard & Rinzen - Before The Storm


The Fractured Minds Summer 2025 Mix

Canadian vocalist and musician Kiesza recorded most of her latest album, ‘Dancing & Crying Vol. 2,’ in her living room studio. In this exclusive commentary, she talks about the collaborations that helped shape the album — from her producer, Jess Cake, to electronic punk artist Peaches, who appears on the track “So Erotic.” Kiesza was “fan-girling” throughout the recording process: “I love Peaches,” she tells SoundCloud. UK garage producer Sammy Virji co-produced “Stays in Bed,” which is built on Kiesza’s “freestyle whispering.” Additionally, Kiesza explains “Ruin My Life” leaves “so much space to dance,” while “Runway” was written with her dancer, Jaylen Brown, noting how “not a lot of DJs actually dance themselves.” Listen now, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Kiesza on "Stays In Bed"

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Episode 257 - Chris Simpson

Washed Up Emo