abstract science djs mixes

In the world of inspiration, some forces stand above and ring out louder than others. Chris Widman-- producer, co-host and co-founder of Abstract Science Radio-- stands among them. With over 25 years at the helm of Absci Radio and +1,000 episodes delivered to the Chicago airwaves and beyond, Widman's legacy is nothing short of phenomenal.

For this episode, unleashed in the wake of the full moon in Aries, as the seasons turn towards the sublunary majesty of decay and repose, join us for a massive 90-minute journey into the bass-driven, subterranean impulses of contemporary sound design. As a whole it is remarkably spectral, propulsive, tectonic in its weight, and revelatory in its resolution. 

From Chris, "...this mix was commissioned long ago. during which time, the great andrew weatherall died, inspiring me to scrap a carefully curated playlist + compile something new along the slower tempos the "guv'nor" championed. the result weaves together related threads of techno dancehall, dubwise breakbeat, blunted electro, african/diaspora club (+ inspired versions), + inescapably, two favorite weatherall projects."

AW/OA 052: Abstract Science [mixed by Chris Widman]
1. Silent Harbour "Black Cloud" (Hinterland, Conforce, 2017)
2. Millia Rage "hopper7" (2020)
3. Batu "Monolith" (Timedance, 2016)
4. Pessimist "Bloom" (Blackest Ever Black, 2017)
5. SLIKBACK X YTEM "OGDRU" (MELT, 2021)
6. Toma Kami "Amapicante" (Amapicante EP, Livity Sound, 2022)
7. Native Soul "Dead Sangoma" (Teenage Dream, 2021)
8. DJ Plead "Glebe!" (Molten Mirrors - A Decade Of Livity Sound, 2021)
9. Steve Reich "The Four Sections (Andrea Parker remix)" (Reich remixed, Nonesuch, 1999)
10. Killawatt "Tranq'd" (47012, 2017)
11. Grove "Raised Fists (F*CK YOU UP)" (BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS: BEAUTIFUL VOL 1, 2022)
12. Pugilist "Static" (Static, Banoffee Pies, 2022)
13. Boreal Massif "Low Fortie" (We All Have An Impact LP, Pessimist, 2019)
14. Grinderman "Heathen Child (Weatherall Remix #2" (Grinderman 2, Mute, 2010)
15. Ninos Du Brasil "Algo Ou Alguem Entre As Arvores" (Para Araras, Vida Eterna, 2017)
16. Rattlesnakke "Abismo" (Resiliencia, Majia, 2020)
17. The Bug "WW3 Dub" (Pressure Versions, 2020)
18. Shalt "Ochre" (Ochre Flood, Astral Plane, 2020)
19. JASSS "Instantaneous Transmission Of Information" (Weightless, iDEAL, 2017)
20. Mr. Mitch "Raggatron" (Patrimony, 2020)
21. BLASTAH "raining" (Forever, Worldwide Unlimited, 2022)
22. Sabres of Paradise "Ballad of Nicky McGuire" (Haunted Dancehall, Warp, 1994)
23. McCoy Tyner "Celestial Chant" (Trident, Milestone, 1975)

Discover more at:
@abstractscience
http://abstractscience.net

AWOA

AW/OA 052: Abstract Science for the Guv'nor [mixed by Chris Widman]

this is not my cataclysmic nye DJ mix, it is a tribute to the set i was supposed to perform + the space it was to celebrate.  starts with deep dubstep, breaks + 2 step garage, then moves into drum n bass + jungle.

CHRIS WIDMAN cataclysmic tribute mix [2023]

Beyond / Below B17 by @chriswidman of @abstractscience. Received January 2024.
Photo by Chris

"The vision + photo of a winter sunset on Lake Michigan became the starting point. From there, the mix evolved into three movements that were influenced by the Metro/Smartbar "23 Hour Party People" chill room sets through which I first got to know Hi-Vis. Even though it is intended for deep listening, it sounds best at high volume with proper bass."

Laurie Anderson "We have to Imagine …”
Fennesz “We Trigger the Sun “
Monolake “Allure Publison”
Purelink “At Nest“
rRoxymore “Sun in C”
Davis Galvin “Latest Fruits”
Conrad Schnitzler & Pole “Wiegenlied für Katzen”
Bug vs Earth “City Of Fallen Angels” 
Barker “Paradise Engineering”
Batu “Emulsion Of Light”
Time Wharp “East River Dusk”
Laurie Anderson “…Different ways…”
Fluxion “Sol” 
Deepchord “Orbitals”
Theo Parrish “Sky Walking”
Appleblim "Bladed Shogun (Deadbeat Remix)"
Daniel Avery "Lone Swordsman"
June “Lost Area (DJ Sprinkles' Lost Dancefloor)
Shawn Rudiman “There's a Darkness Under Every Sun”
Laurie Anderson “…to Describe..
Photek “T’Raenon”
ASC “Threeform” 
Aural Imbalance “Aphelion's Edge”
µ-Ziq “Green Chaos”
PAN-AL “It's Rigged”
Ulrich Schnauss + Jonas Munk “Faint Lights In The Distance”
Laurie Anderson “…the Ends of Things”
KMRU + Aho Ssan “Rebirth”

B17. Chris Widman

CHRIS WIDMAN + SEAN TAYLOR recorded djing b2b (30 minute sets) for ABSTRACT SCIENCE x @humboldtarborealsociety at HUNGRY BRAIN chicago [29 march 2024]

CHRIS WIDMAN + SEAN TAYLOR - abstract science x humboldt arboreal society @ hungry brain chi [2024]

Chris Widman, co-founder & co-host of the long-running Abstract Science radio show, delivers a peak-time breakbeat, techno + electro mix, recorded live at Smartbar Chicago, opening up for Luke Vibert (May 2024). 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/jana-rush/episodes/jana-rush-31st-august-2024

Jana Rush w/ Chris Widman 310824

Bandcamp

Broken Lip - Neighbourhood (Pt.1)

Tracks form Dr Mystery, Tasha, Martyn, Mmolotsi Mabua, Conforce, Nørbak, The Untouchables and many more plus "Aria" from Ehua's album Panta Rei on 3024 https://ehua.bandcamp.com/album/panta-rei

current mood

@djflp guest mix for ABSTRACT SCIENCE radio episode as1366 [aired 24 april 2025 on WLUW-Chicago 88.7FM]

track listing:
submerse - what you wanna do
bonebox x hesk - rock
addison groove - eh wut [dj flp edit]
stayhigh - work it
slick shoota - infinity tap
kush jones - oye!
drummy - smn dub
invt - bounce [ft. panda]
heavee - selfless state vip
gps tony - feels nice
eq why x dj roc - bounce to the left
dj static - on the flo
dj spinn - i really feel
dj orange julius - take off
dj manny - ahead of time
dj godfather - electro ghetto
dj earl - go crazy on dem workz
cakedog - slam dunkin
a.fruit - promises
dj manny x tcj - express lane
hesk x koreatown acid - you
dj paypal x heavee - so high
deft - perky
lux familiar x dubsknit - hi demand
julio bashmore - battle for middle you [dj rashad remix]
nick hook x dj paypal - wit it
itoa x a.fruit - slow teleport
swisha x acemo - bk tek track
kneco - slow downn
machinedrum - all i really want

DJ FLP - abstract science radio

𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏:  008
𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙏:  LUAR

LUAR is part of a new generation of underground techno artists. With a focus on textured rhythms and gritty sound selections, he brings an intense yet refined approach to his productions and dj-sets. LUAR found his way into the techno scene after attending many parties in Amsterdam's underground scene. His own productions have already gained the attention and support of many prominent artists in the scene in a short time such as MARRØN, Rene Wise, Richie Hawtin, DVS1, Alarico, Phil Berg, Philippa Pacho and many more marking him as one to watch.

● Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/luartechno

● Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/luar.techno/

● Bandcamp
https://luartechno.bandcamp.com/album/precision-ep-luar001

𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏  008 | 𝙇𝙐𝘼𝙍

Total Science take it back to the golden era with this heavyweight classics mix covering some of their finest selections from 2000–2002 – a time when dubplates ruled and the sound was raw and rolling.

Joining them on mic duties is none other than the legendary SP:MC, bringing the energy and finesse only he can.

Expect dusty gems, deep crates, and certified CIA pressure throughout.

💿 Don’t forget: their brand new release “Real Talk / SFR” is out now on CIA Records – available now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.

This is a proper history lesson – turn it up loud.


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Total Science 'Classics Mix' Hosted by SP:MC

@mirthra_audio [@satellite_era] guest mix for ABSTRACT SCIENCE radio episode as1374 [aired 19 june 2025 on WLUW-Chicago 88.7FM]

tracklist:
Animistic Beliefs - To Dream About Water [NAAFI]
Plebeian - Star Anise [Pseudonym Records]
Prettybwoy - Purify (SNKLS Remix) [POLAAR]
Juli - Run After Nothing [Egregore Collective]
Donato Dozzy & Sabla - Forma I [Gang of Ducks]
Quixosis - Burundanger 2 (Flore Remix) [TraTraTrax]
Ninja Exotic Machine - Apple Brucho [Early Reflex]
Laksa - Bodies [RE:LAX]
Gaze - Cuticle [Lovers Rock Recordings]
Maude Vôs - Faerie Ring [Woozy]
Struction - Sunray [Ilian Tape]
Forest Drive West - Nothing Else [Rupture]
SAN - Better [Rua Sound]
Seta Loto - Complete Walkthrough [Ghosttown]
Kop-Z - Revision [Second Born]
Ehua - Bricks [3024]
Pugilist & Tamen - Resu [Samurai Music]
Narvalos - Dakini [XCPT]
Forest Drive West - Möbius [Ilian Tape]
Vardae - Voices [Annulled Music]
Raär - Voodoo [Antiverse Records]
Klahrk - &3&4 [SFX]
Quartz - Russian Roulette [Rupture]
Soreab & KRSLD - Butoh [Baroque Sunburst & XCPT]
Skeptical & Loxy - Krakoa [Exit Records]
Flower Storm - World's Creator Is My Ally (Aceed Mix) [Self-Released]
Vardae - Voices Of Depossession [Samurai Music]
Raär - Minimal Interaction [a-biotic]
Djrum - Sycamore [Houndstooth]

MITHRA - abstract science radio

zippeee b2b JESSXO for episode 4 of Midnight Zone- a mix series curated for Reno, NV's community radio KWNK 97.7 FM :D

MIDNIGHT ZONE EP 4- ZIPPEEE B2B JESSXO

Ecstasy in Outerspace is my new mix that comes on strong with a full spectrum of energetic progressive house. Squelchy acid and bleeps, rave samples, and plucky-funky bass take you higher to a place where the rolls were plentiful and the empathetic dancefloor was the norm. A perfect soundtrack for your own personal space exploration, or even just a highway drive.  

Mastered by Domingo Audio
Mix Art by The Art of Dezign

Recorded August 2025

✌

Ecstasy in Outer Space

Me Ta Physika stage 8-9pm on Friday!
I hope you enjoy!

DJ Hockey - The Great Beyond 2025

Finally getting to share this set from almost a year ago when I DJed at Podlasie Club (Chicago). Expect a lot of house from deep to jackin' and everything in between. I was coming down with Influenza A this night and was pretty sick! I think it's a fun set regardless and has a lot of my favorite loopy house records. 

Kiddo - HAS @ Podlasie Club 11-7-24

TRACK LISTING 
>> Neffa-T introduction 
President T "Day That I Die" 
Terror Danjah "Mars" 
P Money "No One" 
Trends & Boylan "Norman Bates" (Kahn Remix) 
Wiley & Kano "Ice Rink" 
Spooky "Twisted Future" 
Logos "Seawolf" (Nights Remix) 
Skepta "Stupid" 
Wiley "Step 20" (Acapella) 

FULL SHOW
https://soundcloud.com/rinsefm/neffat020319 

originally aired 02 March 2019 
on Rinse FM 106.8 FM London

Rinse FM guest mix for Neffa-T

http://abstractscience.net  >> future music
chicago radio >> thursdays 8-10pm usct
on WLUW 88.7fm chicago

Bill Bearden aka Whoa-B is a DJ who specializes in electronic music of British origin.

Rinse FM guest mix for Neffa-T

Whoa-B

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