Overwhelmed by the sheer number of BLENDS? Don't know where to start? We've picked our favorite mixes over the years - not by artist profile, genre, likes, plays or any other reason other than the music speaks for itself. Take a gamble on the style but always win on taste. Enjoy <3

"Staff" Curated BLEND Picks

Playgirl seamlessly combines different genres, eras and music from all over the globe while staying true to her electronic roots. As a DJ residing in one of the world's most diverse city’s Toronto, Canada, she strives to elevate and change how you see the electronic scene today.

Notes on the Mix ///
"This mix is inspired by Toronto's very own "Electric Circus", a live dance music television show set in the late 80's to the early 00's, I've curated a 2021 version while still keeping the essence of that nostalgic techno and house sound."

SOCIALS:
@sailor-q
www.instagram.com/playgirl.wav/
www.instagram.com/redlinersaturdoor/

XOXA BLEND 059 - PLAYGIRL

Bouffant Bouffant is a DJ, Producer, and party starter from New Orleans, Louisiana. He cut his teeth in local sex clubs, warehouses, and dive bars but has become a major player on the bubbling American Queer Underground nightlife circuit as well as International jaunts to play for the likes of Buttons Berlin and Savage Hanoi. His monthly party Gimme A Reason has been fostering space for queer nightlife in New Orleans for over 9 years. He’s also 1/3 of queer and women lead DJ collective Trax Only and 1/2 of DJ duo Babygirl. Trax Only have become infamous for their one off warehouse raves that expose New Orleans to a plethora of national and international queer talent as well as their compilation SOFT TOUCH EXPRESS, a survey of producers from the American Queer Underground.

Notes on the Mix ///
"A couple weeks ago I played the first Buttons party in Berlin with zero Covid restrictions at a beautiful new venue in Treptower Park. This mix is the first hour of that set. It was sunrise and the sun peaked through floor to ceiling windows of a gorgeous ballroom packed with the most beautiful queer babes. It was one of the most special sets of my life and one of the best parties I've ever attended. I wanted to stamp that moment in time with this mix."

SOCIALS
@bouffant-bouffant
https://www.instagram.com/bouffantbouffant/
https://www.instagram.com/gimme_areason/
https://bouffantbouffant.bandcamp.com/
https://traxonly.bandcamp.com/track/night-blue
https://ra.co/news/75879
https://www.instagram.com/traxonly/
https://www.instagram.com/aneveningwithbabygirl/

XOXA BLEND 098 - BOUFFANT BOUFFANT

LADYMONIX is a producer and DJ based in Detroit, who’s sound is deeply informed by the history of house music. Rooted in jacking soulful grooves and deep basslines, she's just as confident in pumping out house anthems on her label Frizner Electric as she is on the decks. 

Notes on the Mix ///
"Sometimes I have a plan for a mix but in the end... I can only be me. We get right to it from the start in this mix. Lots of classic vocals, 90s remixes, and deep sounds to the very end. If you see me play anytime soon, know you'll hear lots of these tunes - always ❤️"

SOCIALS:
@ladymonix
https://www.instagram.com/ladymonixx/
https://friznerelectric.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ladymonix
https://twitter.com/ladymonix

Tickets to XOXA Pride w/ LADYMONIX Friday 7/24
https://ra.co/events/1526637

XOXA BLEND 100 - LADYMONIX

Harry Gay is a London-based DJ, event producer, and full-time homosexual. And yes, it’s his real name. As the founder of London-based DJ collective @queerhouseparty he leads a new wave of London dance-floor revolutionaries. Harry is a mainstay at parties such as Body Movements, Homobloc, Feel It, Trade, Mimis, and Milk. And a resident at venues Dalston Superstore, The Garage, and Metropolis. He has also out Mixes for Lot Radio, Radio 1 Dance, BBC 6Muisc, and Howl. Expect Genre-bending queer-thumping chaos, taking you through a blend of hard house, campy techno, nostalgic pop, bass-fuelled acid, and heavy breaks.

Notes on the Mix ///
"I love my community and our history but hate what pride month has become. I channeled that energy into this mix! I usually play predominantly house, but I wanted to put something aggy together for this - it's angry, silly, and very gay."

SOCIALS:
@harry_gay
https://www.instagram.com/harrygayagenda/

Tracklist:
1) HI GAY
2) Temperature - Nasty King Kurl
3) Fergialicious - Fergie (Aexhy Edit)
4) DIP N DRIP - COBRAH
5) My Body Rocks The Rhythm - DJ Daddy Trance 
6) Up - Cardi B (Rayme Acid Remix)
7) LIKE IT FAST - DJ FUCKOFF X DJ MELL G
8) Can U Keep Up - Destiny's Child Edit
9) Ride That Beat - DBBD & Miss Bashful 
9) $trictly Busine$$ - JUICY SELEKTA
10) FUCK THE PA1N AWAY 
11) W.W.W.W.W.W.W.WORK - Mark Broom
12) Get Crackin' - JKS
13) Think You Can Handle It DJ T-1000
14) ID - Meg Ward
15) Spicey - GHSTGHSTGHST 
16) N4STY G1RL F4NT4ST1K
17) Crazy in Dub - Mattik.

XOXA BLEND 158 - HARRY GAY

MUSH is a North Carolina-born DJ now living in Brooklyn who has found a home in the social, professional, creative circles of electronic music. Leaning into the softer side of club, his sound moves between ambient + electro, bridging the arrhythmic and polyrhythmic to invoke conscious euphoria.

Notes on the mix // 
"This mix was recorded right after Dripping, which was a breath of fresh air (no pun intended) in terms of music that moved both my brain and body. I wanted to explore my gravitation toward dance music with introspection -- psychedelia, murky breaks, and a final indulgence in trance / prog house. Expect rich textures layered with low frequencies and broken by interludes."

SOCIALS:
@m_u_s_h
https://instagram.com/childhoodceiling

Tracklist
Sabla & D.K. - Ocra Flat Lands
Maara - Insidious Force
Quartz - Black Decay
Polygonia - Dreaming Trees (Forest Drive West Remix)
KXB - Breach
Jacques Green - Serenity
OCTUBRXLIBRV - 0212 (Florentino remix)
Ploy - 5G Bats
Cleveland - Tempo Oro
KW - Paste
Stones Taro - Full Train
Slacker - One Hundred Ideas
NUG - IS UNDER THE BLANKET
Genus Aix - Rail Carrier
City Kudu - Yokn
Lisene - Loose Connection
Guy Contact - The Waters of Compassion (Solar Suite Remix)
Olsvangèr - Darkroom Dubz
Lisene - Psy-Ops
Maruwa - Liquid Night 
Jex Opolis - 100% Electronic
Reflex Blue - Operation Frost

XOXA BLEND 166 - MUSH

L B33 is a DJ, producer & organizer based in Brooklyn, NY. They sit at the intersection of techno, bass, and funk with an affinity for psychedelic textures & rhythmic complexity. They are a maintainer of rave cafe - an iterative physical/digital art project that explores ways of building intentionality & stimulating the creative process. They also play out as one half of the musical duo L&D.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix weaves together some of my favorite bass-forward discoveries & bouncy delights from 2023. My goal in putting it together was to have fun, and not play it safe. I hope it tickles your senses & jiggles your buttcheeks. Much love & Fr33 P@lestine."

SOCIALS:
@lb33nyc
https://instagram.com/curlycowgrrrl
https://ra.co/dj/lb33

TRACKLIST:
Pound Or Be Pounded - Delicate Records
Anger Management - Ambien Baby
Evom - Mafou
Drolle Prosse - Jurango
GO TO - Surusinghe
Believe - Bored Lord
Dåser - Doabey
Silverskin - Destrata
Baile Pulse - Burna
MAMANDO DE JULIET (RKills Mix) - RKills
Sxc Saloon - Roza Terenzi & Saoirse
Te3ebt - Hassan Abou Alam
Dubiquity - Siu Mata
jungle badger (killer edition) - Sobolik
Escándaloo - Verraco
That's just my baby dog (Sylvere Jersey Club remix) - Sylvere
Sliver (feat. Novelist) - Special Request
Material - Evelyn
Gourd - Ciel

XOXA BLEND 186 - L B33

Tammy Lakkis (she/they)

A rising voice in Detroit electronic music, Tammy Lakkis is a multidisciplinarian known for her playful hardware live performances and eclectic DJ sets. A masterful storyteller, Tammy fearlessly navigates through extremes, genres, temperatures in her dynamic DJ sets.

Notes on the Mix ///
"I started this mix thinking I would try to make something nice and smooth but who am I kidding, that's not what I do. This mix embodies the spirit of fluidity and eclecticism. Enjoy the curveballs :)"

SOCIALS:
@tammylakkis
https://www.tammylakkis.bandcamp.com
https://www.ra.co/dj/tammylakkis

TRACKLIST
Theme - Cibo Matto
Wandering Frames (Luca Lozano Remix) - Panoram
Burning Off My Clothes - Sworn Virgins
Do You Like It (Curses Evil Edit) - Criminal Element
Ain’t Nothing Like This Feeling (Version Mix) - Slope, Charles Webster, Martin Iverson
Hoolock Rock (Rhythm Trax) - Bufiman
Satisfaction - Extra Terrestrial
Perron - Gesloten Cirkel
Charlie’s New Vision (Johnny Aux Remix) - Kiwi
Close Encounters - Jerome Hill
Duke Beat - DMX Krew
Your Spiritual Guide - Overthinking
My Name Is - Matthew Brian
Random Access Memory - Hugo Massien, DJ Haus
Baladoun (Kamma & Masalo Dub) - Anyzette
Beware The Sun - Dark Energy
Cape Malay Prayer (Mehmet Aslan Remix) - Auntie Flo
Beginnings - Leila Samir
Fakerni - Haifa Wehbe
Offensive Username - Bliss inc.
Danceaholic - Alienage
Daddy Rock - Blackmail
Won't Stop Loving You (Fox Remix) - C-Bank
Gas Pump - MSTRBLSTR
Ciquita (Ransom Note Edit) - Bawrut
Just Be Yourself - Nightlife Unlimited

XOXA BLEND 187 - TAMMY LAKKIS

Charleeps (she/her)

Parisian DJ and producer, Charleeps takes the dancefloor to the realm of dreams through a unique blend of her acid, house, breakbeat, and electro influences. Her energetic touch and the sweetness of her melodies can be found both behind the turntables and in her discographic releases on respected labels such as Nocta Numerica, Mycelium Syndicate and Barbi(e)turix.

Notes on the Mix ///
"I played this set at a recent queer party in Paris; it was 2 a.m. The crowd was pumped! It's a mix of my favorite acid house tracks ever and my latest discoveries at the moment. I hope you enjoy it!"

SOCIALS:
@charleeps
https://instagram.com/charleeps

TRACKLIST
Man.E - Maya (Alex Neri Remix)
Clint - Marathon Dad
Alex Neri - The Symbol of Love
Lemon8 - Triple Funk
Babylon X - Road 2 Foradis

Alex Neri - It's All About Love
Route 8 - Acid Talk
Bliss Inc - Untitled 131
Adam Pits - Lucky Dip 
Jesper Tjarnfors - Blue Ambo
Cache - I'm Gonna Get
Luca Lozano & Mr Ho - Friction
Texture - Express Yourself
Absolute - Papi's Pumping Piano

XOXA BLEND 199 - Charleeps

Amy Dabbs (she/her)

London-born Amy Dabbs is a queer multi-genre artist based in Berlin. She has a deep rooted love of music that can be heard in all of her productions, from her modern interpretation of classic house to her deeply emotive jungle tracks. She refuses to stay in one lane, switching between soulful house and 160bpm with contagious energy, both behind the decks and in her releases, and has recently launched her own label Dabbs Traxx.

Notes on the Mix ///
"This mix covers almost the full range of music that I play out and produce, including some of my unreleased tracks! It was made live at my house in Berlin, and whilst I spent a long time programming the set, I decided to go with the first recording, to capture the essence of a live club mix. I hope you feel that energy when listening back <3"

SOCIALS
@amydabbs
https://instagram.com/amy_dabbs

TRACKLIST:
1. A-link - Changing Habits
2. DFRA - Fallin' (Franck Roger 'Street Mix')
3. Mellow Man - I Need a Rhythm
4. COEO - Satellite Bay
5. Gideön - Aaron Carl Lives On
6. Logic - Blues For You (Hard Dub)
7. DJ Steaw - Close To U 
8. Amy Dabbs - Unreleased
9. Severe - Need Someone
10. Tuff Vibes - That Feeling
11. Soledrifter - Trigger Jump
12. Soul Mass Transit System - Lift Me Up
13. Joe Koshin - So In Love
14. Will Hofbauer - Ah! Bats!
15. Jonny L - Hurt You So
16. Radio Slave - Stay Out All Night (Commix Remix)
17. Amy Dabbs & Coco Bryce - Still You See (forthcoming)

XOXA BLEND 200 - Amy Dabbs

JELLYFISH is Stephanie Tsong and Ricky Mawzlin, a DJ duo/collective from Pittsburgh (USA). Self-professed music nerds their whole lives, they welcome dancers to a sweaty dance floor blanketed in neon + fog with sets that morph between italo, house, melodic techno, electro, and beyond. Jellyfish throws queer parties around Pittsburgh, the US east coast, and abroad. 

Notes on the Mix ///
"The mix is a smattering of Jellyfishy vibes. Enjoy :)."

SOCIALS:
@jellyfishpgh
https://www.instagram.com/jellyfishpgh/
https://ra.co/dj/jellyfish

XOXA BLEND 210 - JELLYFISH

Despina (they/them)

Despina (they/them) is a Queens-based producer and DJ. Their music explores the intersection of psychedelic textures, intricate rhythms, and pounding grooves. They are a longtime stalwart of the New York label Kindergarten Records, releasing 2 EPs on the label. Despina’s most recent EP ‘Erupting Color’ was released on All Centre in May 2024, marking their second release on the London based label.

Notes on the Mix ///
"I imagine this mix existing in some primordial future – magma spilling over glass, flowers consuming steel, oceans rising over long-abandoned cities. Or maybe it's just a colorful, deep little mix for you to enjoy on a wistful Spring day."

SOCIALS
@despinadespina
https://www.instagram.com/despina_mp3/
https://ra.co/dj/despina

TRACKLIST:
Arushi Jain - Play In The Void
Homelander - Indx
Teqmun - Balsa
Ezy - Maps
Sam Goku - Spirit Link
E-Unity - Avray Link
not even noticed - Step Aside
Lårry - Kauz
ABSL - Bestial
Gamma Intel - Trust
Talik - Wood & Water (French II Remix)
Le Motel - Piga Makoni (feat. Nan Eeto)
Leif - Kallt
Kazuki Koga - Confidentiality
Whylie - In The Sky
Jörmugandr - Root Mender
ANMON - Orch II
Sarah Farina - Doki Doki
Ehua - Gesso
georg-i - Change
Mad Zach - Tunnel Snare
Reeko - Black Owl On My Shoulder

XOXA BLEND 211 - Despina

Aleks BLC (they/them)

Aleks BLC is a queer, non-binary DJ with true love for all things deep and groovy. They’re driven by community focused initiatives, the essence of early club culture, and passion for sharing music. Aleks’s selection is packed with driving bass lines, rolling and punchy kicks, cheeky hi-hats, and powerful, soulful vocal samples, trailing an uplifting, fun, sassy and occasionally melancholic ride.

Notes on the Mix ///
This mix is a great representation of sounds and moods that I’ve bee drawn to the most to lately. It has a summery aura, 130BPM-energy, bit of sass, dash of flirt, and a whole lot of charm! As always, it’s packed with distinct, groovy bass-lines, striking vocal samples and a true abundance of hi-hats. It’s a ride you want to take, I promise.

SOCIALS:
@aleks_blc
https://www.instagram.com/aleks__blc
https://www.facebook.com/aleksblc
https://ra.co/dj/aleksblc

TRACKLIST:
Kolter – Horny Breakdancers
Mangabey – P8 Maelstrom
Alex Neri &amp; Menie – Reality
KOKO.IT – 7 Days In The Hotel (M-High Remix)
Kerri Chandler &amp; Troy Denari – The Way It Goes (Track 1) (Chris Stussy Remix)
Paige Tomlison – Rocked It (Original Mix)
Deborah Aime La Bagarre – Stock Option
Ellam – You Make Me Feel
Sally C – All Love
Robbbie Doherty – Work It
Vertigini – Drunk Shuffler
Robbbie Doherty – Passion
L.P. Rhythm – Set Me Free
M-High – The Answer
Alex Kassia &amp; Running Hot – The Love Theme (Edit)

XOXA BLEND 212 - ALEKS BLC

Sobolik (they/them)

Sobolik is a Queens, NY producer and DJ who's turned heads over the past several years with futuristic club cuts on labels like All Centre, Kindergarten, 3024, early reflex, and CloudCore. These tracks have been supported by DJs across scene and genre boundaries—modern techno shredders like VTSS and CEM, hyper-club divas like Morenxx and Ariel Zetina, colorful percussion wizards like CCL and Rroxymore, and UK bass stalwarts like Lee Gamble and Anz alike have shared Sobolik's work at parties around the globe. Sobolik's world is filled with color and hyperkinetic energy—not fitting in one box, their output reacts to a broad palette of styles within both North American and UK club music. As a member of the Antidote and Kindergarten collectives, they work to connect these dots among likeminded artists in the Brooklyn rave ecosystem. They currently hold a Lot Radio residency with the Kindergarten crew and co-organize Antidote, a queer day rave whose previous bookings include DJ Voices, Russell E.L. Butler, Sister Zo, and Ron Like Hell.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix was improvised in a single take from my new bedroom in Ridgewood. It starts neat and tidy and steadily unspools until a critical moment breaks the sound apart completely. It cuts through many compatible styles; elements of rolling dubstep, old-school techno, jazzy broken beat, smoked-out tech house, and modern perc steppers enter the fray...... until the cool rolling mood gives way for something more indefinable. Many thanks to georg-i for sending me an unreleased showstopper that provided the final climax :)"

SOCIALS
@tomsobolikmusic
https://www.instagram.com/e_sobolik/
https://sobolik.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-wrap
https://kindergartenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/slipstreaming

TRACKLIST:
mr. g - one for the headz
mr. ho - ooo baby (om unit remix)
j:kenzo - traverse
dj q - thief in the night (al wootton remix)
sobolik - pleating (hemmed mix)
androman - departed
luke hess - hidden dimension
megalon - montage
djoser - duster
dan curtin - crazy life
kassian - sistema baile
mikrotakt - ikigai (ikari remix)
satoshi tomiie - un peu
xupid - sound mercenary
samuel l, session - diaspora pt, 1
sputnik one - dry run
nirborna - informal sense & momentum (hizuo remix)
y,a,m,a - vroom
mans o - spark it (ft. opoku & mookie)
spooky-j - ft, wnk
fonzo - lethargy
georg-i - ???????
sword of thorns - i'm still dancing
nahi mitti - cade(s) of sabheda
cades - mansions dub
lali puna - clearcut (opiate rmx)

XOXA BLEND 213 - SOBOLIK

Ksenia Kamikaza (she/theirs)

Ksenia Kamikaza, originally from Riga and now based in Barcelona, is the driving force behind the UNDER festival and Platz für Tanz label, as well as rave movement in Latvia. Her DJ sets are spanning from techno to ambient, dark disco to IDM in clubs and festivals like Kitkat, Renate, fabric, Sziget and others around the world. As a music producer Ksenia Kamikaza has released several EPs, in year 2015 coming to her debut album “Japanese Georgians”, which includes Ksenia’s love and vision of downtempo, IDM, broken beats and techno. The second album “Pirveli Sitkvebi” in collaboration with Georgian artist Antiproject followed in 2022.

Notes on the Mix ///
"The mix is an extract of Ksenia's set at UNFOLD - the infamous party series at London's Fold club. You can really imagine the level energy of the dance floor while listening to the beats."

SOCIALS
@ksenia_kamikaza
www.instagram.com/kamikaza/
www.ra.co/dj/kseniakamikaza
www.kamikaza.info

XOXA BLEND 214 - Ksenia Kamikaza

S.DOT (he/him/his)

S.DOT is a veteran Club producer and DJ based in Baltimore, who’s sound is heavily influenced by kwaito r&b and pop music. He blends them into ethereal bass driven tracks ready for the dance floor. His sets are smooth and energetic and will definitely keep you on your feet. 

Notes on the Mix ///

"I decided to start smooth with some afro house and then bring in the wavy club music coming out of Baltimore right now. From there I ended with some high energy tracks only Jersey and Baltimore Club music can provide."

SOCIALS:
@sdotmusik
https://www.instagram.com/s.dotmusic/
https://sdotmusic1.bandcamp.com/

XOXA BLEND 218 - S.DOT

Charles Hawthorne (They/Them)

Charles Hawthorne (they/them) is a Black queer DJ based in Oakland, CA. Hot track selection and divinatory crowd reading have made Charles Hawthorne a force behind the decks and in the nightlife community. Their unique blend of disco, house, club, and RnB ushers a journey through the history and movement of Black queer dance music. Charles believes you can’t trust a DJ who doesn’t dance. The proof is in the pudding, honey! 
Charles is the creator of @FiveFinger.Disco, a celebration of the disco diva. They are also a resident of Rollin with the Homos (@RollinHomos) and a board member for @oaklash2024

Notes on the Mix ///
"I wanted to play with blending more "big room" house sounds with the soulful house, disco, Afrohouse, and Latin grooves that I really enjoy. This mix has lots of vocals and instruments with long blends and a lot of juicy bass running through the core! I also have a new track by me & xxveneco, along with some of my favs from friends and mentors. I really wanted to make y'all ~feel~ something with this mix, so I hope you groove to it!"

SOCIALS
@charles-hawthorne-4
https://www.instagram.com/djcharleshawthorne/
https://charleshawthorne.substack.com/
https://ra.co/dj/charleshawthorne

TRACKLIST:
DROMP (Robin Simmons Special Medley) - Chicken Lips
Heal My Heart (Brokenears Extended Remix) - Kerri Chandler
Mania De Você (Harry Romero Remix) - Rita Lee and Roberto De Carvalho
In & Out Of My Life (Michael Gray Remix) - Adeva
No Communication, No Love (Devastating) (Front Desk Mix) - Charles Schillings
Let Me Love You (Mike Dunn BlackBall RemixX) - Anane
Just a Man - Good Vibes Mood
Deceiver (Extended Mix) - Green Velvet, Chris Lake
Not That Kind (Ric Wake Special Edition Edit) - Anastacia
In The Groove - The SyntheTigers
Hubble (Hubba Hubba Dub) - Tedd Patterson
Trompeta Alegre ft. lego - Africanism
Feel It (Manoo Remix) - Sister Pearl
Power Of Music (Bongoloverz Dub) - Bongoloverz featuring An-Tonic
Can't Let You Go (Louie Vega Disco Bass Dub) - Loleatta Holloway
Rompehielos (Tom Tom Clubber Remix) - Betas
People Are Still Having Sex (Special Extended Version) - LaTour
Supernature (Can Love Be Synth Remix) - Cerrone
Free Yourself (Yoruba Soul Mix) - Fantasia
Should've Let You Go - Luis Radio & Souldynamic
Part Of My Soul - Franck Roger featuring Rimarkable
Too Much Information (Laolu Remix (Edit)) - Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra
Come On - xxveneco & Charles Hawthorne
Dance (Louie Vega Latin Soul Version) - The Clark Sisters, 3 Winans Brothers
Zombie (Robin Simmons "Tell Them To Bump" Private Edit) - Fela Kuti, Nico K
French Crush - Herr Krank
Hold Tight (Azuro Edit) - Change
Body To Body (Arturo Garces Remix) - The SyntheTigers
Imperfect (Underground Collective Vocal Mix) - Joi Cardwell
Space Rider (MJ Cole Vocal Mix) - Shaun Escoffery

XOXA BLEND 219 - Charles Hawthorne

GATO PARDO (she/her)

I was born in Peru, raised in Chile and I am now based in my chosen home Berlin. Mixing music had been a dream of mine since I was 8 years old, back when I used to create mixtapes by recording songs from the radio. 

My music is telling the story of my journey - it’s a blend of nostalgic tunes, Latin classics and Berlin Techno. My sound reflects my multicultural and queer perspective, blending past and present, inviting everyone to connect on the dance floor.

Notes on the Mix ///
"Recently, I rewatched a 2001 Colombian telenovela and rediscovered some incredible music, which I had to include. In this mix, I wanted to express the nostalgic tracks from my past, my emo phase, the Latin salsa my parents danced to, and the vibrant energy of Berlin. This blend of influences creates something uniquely mine."

SOCIALS
@gato-pardo-4
https://www.instagram.com/ichbingatopardo/

XOXA BLEND 220 - GATO PARDO

DJ Houseplants, He/Him

DJ Houseplants is an American-Cambodian DJ, producer and fly fisherman from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, currently based in NY. Rooted in his Khmer identity and passion for Mother Earth, he draws inspiration from nature and the warm soulful sounds of house generations before him. While his style strikes a unique balance of lush instrumentals and hypnotic bounce, he invites everyone on the dance floor to explore music equally through an introspective lens.

Notes on the Mix ///

"Reminiscent of the warm breeze during nostalgic summer evenings, this mix is ready for heavy rotation during these last hot days of summer. Enveloping you in a selection of smooth productions, this mix is a perfect mood-setter on a loving dance floor ♡(´v｀ )"

SOCIALS
@djhouseplants
https://www.instagram.com/dj_houseplants/
https://ra.co/dj/djhouseplants
https://djhouseplants.bandcamp.com/

TRACKLIST:

The Beatmasters - Warm Love feat. Claudia Fontaine (7” Version)
O'chi Brown - Whenever You Need Somebody (The Umbungo Mix)
The Fibre Foundation - Free Your Mind (Bonus Dub)
Round One feat. Andy Caine - I’m Your Brother (Club Version)
The Nathaniel X Project - Move Ya Body
Gecko Story, Monolithic - Odyssey
Angelo Ferreri - I'm Surprise (Studioheist Remix)
Chez N Trent - The Choice (Full Dosage Mix)
DJ Houseplants - Soben 
Ame Strong - Tout Est Bleu (Francois K Dub)
Robert Miles feat. Kathy Sledge - Freedom (Frankie Knuckles 'The Shit' Mix)
Joi Caldwell - Trouble (Tom Moulton's New Edit)
Stephanie Cooke, Fizzikx - Alright (Fizzikx Vocal Remix)
Peven Everett - Stuck (Phil Asher's Soul Heaven Version)
Fonda Rae - Living in Ecstasy (The Groove Mix)
Lagaylia - Show Me with Love (E-Smoove Low Dub)
Loni Clark - Rushin (Extended Club Mix)
Eternal - Stay [Hustlers Convention DMC RMX]
Myron - We Can Get Down (Groove Chronicles Remix)

XOXA Blend Mix Series

XOXA BLEND 221 - DJ Houseplants

viiibemaster (any pronouns)

viiibemaster is an educator and sound artist based in Berlin, whose mixes explore joy and totality thru bass, breaks, and atmospheric house. they're curious about how music scenes across the globe intersect and love connecting with electronic artists that are starting or contributing to a scene in their community. 

Notes on the Mix ///
"funky, eclectic, and international, summer is in the mix. i wasnt particularly trying to make it "something", but i did want to balance out my love for randomness (where i believe a lot of creativity comes from) with showcasing something intentional and cohesive. i planned the mix out a bit, but i did it in a way where i also was in the moment. i had a system and i
took it step by step (or rather track by track) to build something fun. oftentimes i didnt know where it would go or what the overall journey was, and i think that can be exciting

looking back, the theme is simple -  a collection of funky, summer club tracks that I rly love at the moment :) hope u enjoy 🌞🏄‍♂️💛"

SOCIALS
@viiibemaster
https://www.instagram.com/viiibemaster/

TRACKLIST:
Uka Uka Riddim - Lazy Flow    
Azaa - (Branko Edit) - Gafacci/Branko    
SMOOTH LANDING (VOCAL MIX) - DJ SWISHA & OSSX    
One Up (Roska Remix) - Distal    
Sexy Thing - Soul Mass Transit System/Sage Introspekt
FANTI - Hero.created    
I Did - Mia Koden    
Mata - Nidia, Valentina    
Tangent - Stonemaker    
Sweet Spot Radio (Nick León Dub) - Danny Daze & Jonny From Space    
Tider - Retromigration    
Hot Take - Mia Koden    
It's Me BB - Alfred Czital    
The Bonus Track - Cookiee Kawaii
Vaqa - An Avrin    
Flooot - DJ Plead Rework
mazeworld - nextdimensional    
Skurr - POLO JAFFA Remix    
WTFHYH - Turk Turkleton    
Shining - An Avrin    
Zaza R Us - BASSBEAR    
Genesis (SEL.6 Remix) - Physical Therapy x Nick León    
Flowers (Carpainter Remix) - Distal    
Mundo - Retromigration    
booboo - Yaeji    
Move When I Say Go - Tre Oh Fie/Desloc Piccalo    
Sugar - Turk Turkleton    
Starchitect - 1tbsp    
CEIBA - DJ JUANNY    
Bounce on the Water (re:ni Remix) - Hodge, なかむらみなみ    
Hypnotized - Remix - Omaar/Rainforest

XOXA Blend 222 - viiibemaster

Ūmboma 

Miss Alicia (she/her) & Omar Ahmad (he/him)

Ūmboma is a global-forward sound experience led by Miss Alicia and Omar Ahmad. Ūmboma blends of Afro, Arab, and Latin contemporary rhythms and energies that run from meditative & psychedelic, to frenetic and pulsing. Omar imbues live world drums into our sets to bridge the connection between the DJ booth and the audience, and they often invite attendees to play instruments they've brought along with with. The word Ūmboma is a combination of Swahili, Arabic, and Spanish words that translates to “a congregation of Freedom and Dance”. Ultimately they are seeking to cross borders and connect cultures (and spirits) through sound.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix is from our all night set from the Bunker back in July. We started that night with some mid tempo psychedelic rhythmic sounds then ramped up into a raucous peak that stayed high energy until the very end. This mix starts right when we were getting into peak time. In all of our sets we bounce off each other song by song in a very co-creative kind way. The music is a dynamic blend of Afro/Arab/latin global club tracks- almost like a dialogue between the cultures. There are different languages, chanting, etc all with a very percussive overlay. By this point we were really locked into building the vibes (and temperature!) of the room. We hope this mix not only makes listeners dance, but feel more connected to people around the world."

SOCIALS
@themusicofomar
@okaymissalicia
https://shotgun.live/events/umboma-omar-ahmad-miss-alicia
https://www.instagram.com/weareumboma/
https://www.instagram.com/okaymissalicia
https://www.instagram.com/themusicofomar

XOXA BLEND 224 - Ūmboma

Tom Marsi (she/her)

Tom Marsi is a frenetic force in the underground dance scene. Based in the Bay Area, Tom hosts two radio residencies at Lower Grand Radio (Oakland) and BFF.FM radio (San Francisco). Music released on Oakland rave label, NO BIAS, including her upcoming EP, SHADY LADY. Tom has opened for Yaeji, Bambii, DJ HEARTSTRING, and other international acts. She is an ultimate chiller, and an unbounded electrifying vinyl & digital DJ.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix is the live set I performed at Trans Pecos in Brooklyn, NY on August 17th, 2024 for the Xenasphere party series. Lately, I have been steadfast in producing & playing my slower breakbeat, house and club oeuvres, and was ecstatic to break away for a night and play the faster Footwork, Jump, and Jungle music that got me into DJing and raving in the first place. I met a lot of lovely young ravers that night who were very passionate about music and dancing, and felt emboldened by that wonderful night of connection to share this mix with the Xoxa community."

SOCIALS
@tommarsi
https://www.instagram.com/tom.marsi/
https://tommarsi.bandcamp.com/

TRACKLIST: (Artist - Track Title)

Cocktail Party Effect - As the Crow Flies
estoc - HER/HIM/THEY/THEM
Atomik V - Psycho Sax
zpectrum - HECHIZEROS
JAGĀ - ARCC
pencil - He is
Oyubi - sweeep
THE CARETAKER - EVERYWHERE AT THE END OF TIME (MURDER CLUB FLIP)
DJ WIPEOUT - Real Joy リアルジョイ
Milkfish - POCARI KOR CF
naari3 - デイドリジューク
TEACHI - Vibes Only Crew World
Frame & Treega - Make Your Body Hot
Bone Box - Ddos
bastiengoat - babygirl
DUM BOY STICKY - Hard To Tell
しこっす - デモンデーモソ
Fran G - Ass On Tha Flo
Farsight - Unlimited
DJ Ashtray - Jewelry
CREATURE X BILLYSKUXX - SKUX CLUB
1OO1O - ESTAR ENAMORADO (jungleton mix)
Golden Boy - Blue Moon Nexus (Star Light Zone)
Natalie Cole - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Afdez - Gnocchi Shuriken (An Everlasting Love)
sonxc - saturday night
DJ Slugo - Cheers
DJ ALYX - BOTA NA PIPOKINHA NO PIQUEZIN DO SUBMUNDO
SOPHIE - Unreleased (Ft. Big Freedia)
Chicago Zone - A.c.i.d.
DJ WINDOW - NYC SCRATCH
Joey Valence & Brae - THE BADDEST (BADDER)

XOXA BLEND 225 - Tom Marsi

ZuendHoelzl (she/her)

Meet a newcomer DJ based in Berlin, who embarked on a musical journey just last year. Known as ZuendHoelzl, this artist crafts vibrant mixes of bouncy tech house, powerhouse beats, and uplifting techno, each set telling a unique story. With a belief that music knows no limits, ZuendHoelzl aims to connect people through the universal language of sound, celebrating the way music has shaped history and influenced us all. Drawing inspiration from Berlin's rich nightlife, their performances create an electrifying atmosphere that captivates audiences and fosters a sense of community

Notes on the Mix ///

"ZuendHoelzl presents: A Journey Through Sound 

Berlin has been my inspiration, and the pulse that drives my music. For the past year, I’ve had the honor of sharing my sets with you—each one a new story, told through beats and melodies, without the need for words.

Music unites us. No matter where we’re from, who we love, or how we live, it’s the universal language that connects us all. That’s what this podcast is about: creating a shared moment through sound.

This mix takes you on a house-infused journey, full of energy and emotion. What story it tells is yours to decide. But no matter where you are, through music, we are always connected.

Thank you for listening, for feeling, for being.

Yours,
ZuendHoelzl"

SOCIALS
https://on.soundcloud.com/BZmvKjiasxpdt5sx8
https://www.instagram.com/zuendhoelzl

Photo credit: Kristina Kast (@crystalknast)

XOXA BLEND 226 - ZuendHoelzl

Byld (he/him)

Byld (James Preston) is a session bass player/multi-instrumentalist turned DJ living in Brooklyn NY. Deeply influenced by the Queer underground NYC dance scene, Byld was initially called into DJing by a love for the deep/melodic/minimal sides of house and techno. Apart from playing out on his own he is 1/2 of the DJing/production duo Underpass with John Barera. Their debut EP comes out next year via Sorry Records.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This is a little collage of sounds I love: some 90's vocals, some UK bass, some melodic techno, and a bunch of chunky deep house. I collected these tracks over the course of the summer and put them all together on a hot day in August, which to me is definitely reflected in the mood and sound. I hope you enjoy!"

SOCIALS
@byld
https://instagram.com/jamesprestunes

TRACKLIST:
Tracklist:
Davis Galvin - Manumitura
Ari Bald - Fluff
Doc Sleep - Cloud Sight Fade
Peppou - Beliefs (Patryk Molinari Remix)
Roland Clark - Back Together (Deeplomatik Remix)
The Juan Maclean - You Are My Destiny (Byld Edit)
John Barera, Will Martin - SF Is Underwater (Panooc Overflow Mix)
North Phase - Sound Connection
Escape Artist - Levitator
Justin Cudmore - Crystal (Mike Servito's Body Darling Remix)
49th Floor - ZAMANI (Deep Mix)
Simoncino - Mystic Adventures
Chateau Flight - Cosmic Race

Mastered by Mike Swells
Photo by Seze Photography

XOXA BLEND 227 - Byld

BEIGE (they/them)

BEIGE by name but definitely not by nature, this Detroit-based DJ specializes in multi-hued, carefully considered and highly danceable sets. Whether they’re playing smooth R&B and downtempo soul, crunchy electro, cheeky disco edits or oddball tech house, the only constant in their sets is quality. As likely to play a huge hit as to introduce you to your new favorite track, BEIGE occupies an important niche between their stuffier and less imaginative peers. Armed with a healthy disrespect for genre and convention and a discerning but unpretentious music collection, BEIGE aims to please, but more commonly thrills, delights, and inspires. 

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix is a recording of a peak-time set I played around this time last year, in the Tangent Gallery Ballroom in Detroit at Samhain XXIII, a collaboration between Interdimensional Transmissions and T4TLUVNRG. My set time was between a long, very masterful warmup by Sold, and the ecstatic closing magic of Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, the atmosphere was pretty Halloween-adjacent (lots of people wearing costumes, including me as Harley Quinn lol) and open, and for whatever reason it was one of those nights where the stars aligned in such a way that I was able to reach down somewhere inside and pull out a really wide-ranging, high-energy, cathartic performance which I kind of surprised myself with. It was towards the end of what had been a super hard year for me personally, but this was the best and most fun I'd had playing in a long, long time and there's truly something for everyone in there--acid, deep house, breaks, hardcore, diva vocals, swirly bell techno, ballads, jungle, and a handful of obligatory Beige pop moments that had a whole room full of Very Serious Real Music Appreciators and Good Taste-Havers absolutely *screaming*. Hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did!"

SOCIALS 
@justbeige
https://instagram.com/just_beige 
https://ra.co/dj/beige


Recorded & Mastered by Jim Gibbons

XOXA BLEND 228 - BEIGE

SXCL - They/She/He

Cécile aka SXCL is a Creole Reunionese DJ and producer based in Berlin. SXCL merges their moods and emotions into each of their sets. Their eclectic taste has led them to explore a diverse range of genres, including post punk and wave, old school techno, all kind of house, and breakbeat, and more recently dubstep.

Notes on the Mix ///

"Dreaming last forever, even beautiful nightmares ... until your alarm rings and you have to get up for work. This mix feels like a longing for someone or memories from the past. Going back to a time of innocent lingering in the sun. 

Spinning some 90s progressive trance, old-school techno and 2000s tech-house infused with retro and modern sound synthesis."

SOCIALS
@sxcl
https://www.instagram.com/sxcl_666
https://fr.ra.co/dj/sxcl

TRACKLIST:
Doxa Sinistra - Strange (Reversed)
Doxa Sinistra - Strange 
Björk - Come To Me (Sabres Of Paradise Mix)
Planet Gong - Quink (Phase II)
Seefeel - Time To Find Me (AFX Fast Mix)
Gargoyle - Love Like An Ocean
Digital Imagination - Higher Order (Club Mix)
Major North - Annihilate (Timo Maas Remix)
Ian Pooley - Twin Gods Vol.2 Track 2
R. Flintham & P. Tibbs - Mad As Ya Hat (Mix 1)
Freddie Fresh & Tim Taylor - The Penguin
Mood II Swing - The Slippery Track (Josh Wink Remix)
Gideon & Rob H - Don't Hold Back
Jack Prongo - Spadet

XOXA BLEND 229 - SXCL

T.Wan (she/her)

T.Wan is a Brooklyn-based DJ with deep origins in Seattle. A steadfast devotee of the ideal dance floor vibe, her selections traverse sonic textures across genres and categorizations. Her perceptive ear for bass-driven, trippy rhythms captivated listeners at Honcho Campout and has since earned her opportunities to play at notable NYC venues like Nowadays, Basement, and Good Room. As part of Antidote, she's also started throwing intimate queer-centric parties in Brooklyn. Before finding herself on the East Coast, she cut her teeth as a DJ/organizer in Seattle with the femme-focused collective TUF and explored her eclectic musical range with a monthly show on Bristol-based Noods Radio, where she’s been a resident for the past 5 years.

Notes on the Mix ///
"I wanted to make a tight, fun, and uplifting mix that expresses the different rhythms I'm drawn to when I play music. A little broken, a little trippy, a little bassy, and some solid four on the floor."

SOCIALS
@tiffwanee
https://www.instagram.com/tiffwanee/
https://ra.co/dj/t.wan

TRACKLIST:
soso tharpa - "Knish"
Tristan Arp - "Polymer"
Daisy Moon - "Eclipse"
Oh Annie Oh - "Bye Hoe"
Viaan - "Staccato"
Farsight - "Selva"
Om Unit & James Bangura - "Sapporo Drums (JIALING Remix)"
Amaliah - "Spooky Dub"
131bpm - "Do U Want Me"
Bwi Bwi - "Antenna TB"
Coffintexts - "88 ST"
Ryan Clover - "Let Me Tell U Sumthin'"


XOXA BLEND 230 - T.Wan

INVERNO (no pronouns/Agender)

Eager to experiment and explore the full spectrum of Techno, the Berlin-based DJ & producer, INVERNO likes to blend boundaries between deep/hypnotic and hard/industrial Techno. 
INVERNO is the head of KLEM, an experimental label about Ambient, Lofi and Techno. 
In 2019, INVERNO founded BLVSH collective, whose mission is to grow the exposure, peer support and promotion of FLINTA* talents.

Notes on the Mix ///

"Recorded on four decks (one vinyl and three CDJs) in the last days of Summer, this nearly 2 hours mix blends techno (from deep to hard), ambient, and broken beats, weaving a narrative of melancholy and nostalgia. I see each set as a cinematic experience, where visuals and sound are inseparable.

Throughout the set, I mixed in unreleased pieces of my own: drones and loops crafted on hardware, layered with timeless tracks, giving an ethereal, filmic feel. 
Almost as if you would listen to this set recorded on a cassette, comfortably driving your Renault Alpine.

The set concludes with an unreleased track of mine that is very special. 
Called “You Have A New Message”, it’s part of a 4 tracks EP that I plan to release next year."

SOCIALS
@invernonrevni
https://www.instagram.com/invernonrevni/
https://ra.co/dj/inverno-de
https://klem-music.bandcamp.com/music
https://soundcloud.com/klementia
https://www.instagram.com/blvsh.berlin/

Photo by Shannon Heenan

XOXA BLEND 231 - INVERNO

Terrence Michael (he/him) 

Terrence Michael is a London-based DJ and visual artist originally from New York City. Inspired deeply by the eclectic mixing style of house music’s early DJ’s and his years spent as a dedicated dancer in NYC's queer house/techno scene, Terrence has crafted an approach to music that is tension-heavy, funky, psychedelic and leftfield yet decidedly soulful. Terrence cut his teeth DJing at house parties, after hours and clubs around NYC including Trans-Pecos, Black Flamingo and Fotografiska’s Chapel Bar. His mixing style explores the friction created from contrast while still being mindful of cohesive narrative and is marked by free flowing selections that vary from house, disco, techno, soul and funk to assorted strains of UK dance music.

Notes on the Mix ///
"This mix is a section of a longer completely unplanned, spontaneous recording I did at home. For me it captures the raw, funky energy I aim to bring when I play in a live setting."

SOCIALS
@terrencemichael
https://www.instagram.com/terrencemichaell/
https://ra.co/dj/terrencemichael

TRACKLIST:
R-Tyme - Use Me (Carl Craig’s R-Tyme Groove)
Stefan Ringer - Moving Walkway
Kassem Mosse - A2
DJ Rush - Microchip
Mike Dehnert - Star Base 
Marie Davidson - Workaholic Paranoid Bitch (Nina Kraviz Workaholic Remix)
Kassem Mosse - Paradizer
Kassem Mosse - B2
Obsolete Music Technology - Killin
Kerri Chandler - Feel It (DJ Deep Edit)
Kassem Mosse - C2
Nature Boy - 9 Ether
DJ Rush - Cruising
Kassem Mosse - Blind vom Licht
Stefan Ringer - PLGLY (SR Big Room Mix)
Basic Soul Unit - Breathe (Jerome Derradji Remix) 
Green Velvet - Stalker
Jared Wilson - It’s The Message 
M.E. - All the Time

XOXA BLEND 232 - Terrence Michael

amita (they/she)

amita is a dj and curator based between nyc and tokyo. they are driven by the bassy and the fast. Footwork, jungle, house, and more; they will get you off your feet and ready to dance.

You may have heard amita at beloved NYC clubs like Mood Ring, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Trans-Pecos, Market Hotel and more. They have been featured on mixes with the Lot Radio, XOXA Blend, Hong Kong Community Radio, and Off Set Mix.

They co-curates nyc party series, rally (@rally_nyc), a club night focused on creating open spaces where music lovers can be sonically challenged and while enjoying the familiar. We say: music for gathering, not escape.

Notes on the Mix ///

"I made this mix after a rejuvenating weekend in upstate New York with a group of lovely friends. It has truly been a while since I spent time with loved ones, ate often and well, and slept more than 4 hours. All that is to say, I felt creatively and energetically charged! This mix is grounded in the styles I usually play like jungle, footwork, and all things 160. That said, I included elements that have been inspiring to me lately: electro, Japanese dance music, Depeche Mode (?), and more. This was a playful and joyful experiment, and I'm excited to share this with you all."

SOCIALS
@amitamarsanto
https://www.instagram.com/amitamarsanto/
https://ra.co/dj/amita 

Tracklist:
juke dub - DJ DIKE

Dagi for ‘94 - Total Freedom

EROTEK - EROTEK

Brighter Dayz - DJ Rashad

Samba Snipa - Janaway and Cheetah

Murderous Style - Bow Street Runner

Jit Beat 2 - B. Calloway

Do This Shit - Seimei (Oyubi Remix)

NY Soul - Harmony

Miniflex - DJ ORANGE JULIUS

Hold Back - Cool Hand Flex

Coming Again - Dwarde

Sexiest - Don Yute

Acidez - Siu Mata & Amor Satyr 

War Dub #3 - Lavery

Witness - Uneak

Uptown Skanker - Pouty’s Rage

Uphoria (Who Rule?) - Guido YZ

Cause for Alarm - SEKIS & DIKE

Drop Down Do A Split - DJ Roc

GutterFunk - DJ Die & Addison Groove

JittingOver - DJ Karawai

FALSE IDOLS - LSDXOXO

Dance Til U Wet - Arkyn

Stretcha - DopeOnPlastic

Unakaya - Anito Soul

Freaky Fall - DJ Fulltono

rare - stones taro

You N You- DJ Manny

XOXA BLEND 234 - amita

Sam PV (He/Him) - Live at (Re)treat 2024

Sam PV is the founder and a resident at Pumping Velvet, a London-based Queer dance party. Sam grew up in London, his tastes moulded by the city’s diverse dance music scenes: from childhood trips to Notting Hill Carnival, to formative dancefloor experiences at nights like FWD, Trash and Süd Electronic. He brings these influences to his DJing in sets that span a broad gamut of genres, tied together by a love for big drums, pop melodies and sleaze.

Notes on the Mix ///

"This mix is a live recording of my set from the most recent edition of Vietnam's (Re)treat festival, taking place in the beautiful location of Mai Châu. The set acted as a love letter to my wonderful queer friends and family who turned up to turn out the dancefloor while I played and features a number of queer producers who's music I hold dear <3 It opens with a patient stretch of house tunes, both new and old, before letting loose with Mexican electroclash, UKG and straight up pop bangers. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did playing!" 

SOCIALS
@pumpingvelvet
https://www.instagram.com/sampv____/

TRACKLIST:
1. Bex - Stretcher
2. Midland - Construct a Future (ft. Marlon Riggs)
3. Bouffant Bouffant - Colinda
4. Musclecars - Tonight (NV South Jersey Dub)
5. Jovonn - WHAT
6. Sun Children - The Gate
7. Banana Moon - Full Service
8. Adult Hits - Daybreak (Special Version)
9. Wallace - Tanzanite
10. K-Hand - Untitled B1
11. Dusk Til Dawn - Adrenaline Rush
12. Nelson - Love Reincarnation (Acid Mix)
13. Canetis - Gas Money
14. Michael Cignarale - Out of Control (Full 12" Mix)
15. Unknown Artist - Untitled
16. Sonido Lasser Drakar - Flesh
17. Chico Blanco - Sorry (Paurro Remix)
18. CCL - Plot Twist
19. Syclops - Pink Sarah NYC is Back
20. Luca Lozano & Mr Ho - Rok Thi Beet
21. ROCTIV - Life
22. Marshall Applewhite - TV Track
23. Tove Lo - HEAT
24. Moreno Acido + Diogo - Verde Grama
25. M.I.A. - Bamboo Banga
26. Daniel Beddingfield - Gotta Get Thru This (Joe Delon's Right Stuff Edit)
27. DJ Q - Superstylin' (DJ Q Bootleg Edit)
28. Kylie Minouge - Spinning Around (7th District Club Mental Mix)
29. Demuja - Back for More
30. Goldfrapp - Train (Ewan Pearson 4/4 Vocal)
31. Underworld - Two Months Off
32. Hud Mo - Is it Supposed

XOXA BLEND 235 - Sam PV

Mamede (He/Him) 

Collective: Others to The Front @otherstothefront

Mamede’s mission as a DJ is to create a sonic experience that connects deeply with emotions, taking listeners on a journey through sound. His energetic and dynamic mixes serve as a love letter to those who paved the way, paying homage to the artists and sounds that shaped his musical path.

Notes on the Mix ///

"'Olha o Brisadeiro!' Mix is an ode to the space brownie seller at Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, whose treats fuelled my daydreams of open-air beach parties with friends. It’s also my way of uplifting people with beats that make you dance because, in Brazil, if you’re not shaking your ass, you’re not doing it right. 

Te amo Rio! ❤️"


SOCIALS:
https://on.soundcloud.com/QmpN5ARbmsgHX5v69
https://www.instagram.com/dumamede/
https://de.ra.co/dj/mamede


TRACKLIST

Let Me Be Your Underwear (Underground Club Mix) - Club 69 feat Kim Cooper

Nitrogen Honey - hiroki

THEM DRUMS (Version Dub) - SWAG

Together (Extended Mix) - Harry Romero feat. Tiff Beatty

Beat Box (Remaster) - Clemens Neufeld

Todo Mi Cuerpo - Coffintexts

The Beat - William Kiss

Gossip Heavy - Scarlett O’Malley

Oh Yeah (Ziggy Phunk Db Rework) - Yello

Chica Cubana (Gabto Edit) - Tatjana

Spread the Message - Marc Cotterell

Pump Up the Volume (GruuvElement’s EDIT) - Marrs

Delicious! - Risk Assessment 

Tyler Moore Mary (Original Mix) Rageous feat. Franklin Fuentes

When The World is Running Down (Homero Espinosa 2024 House Mix) - Diff Gears vs The Police

XOXA BLEND 236 - Mamede

Live recorded set from DJ Shannon @ XOXA's 7 Year Anniversary. Recorded on Saturday April 26th 2024 10pm - 12am

DJ Shannon @ Good Room ~ XOXA's 7 Year Anniversary April 26th 2024

A selectress with no inhibitions digging & choosing parts that build to adventurous, energetic, seductive, & rapturous sets spanning many genres: Dee Diggs is a DJ and writer based in Brooklyn, NY.  She is unapologetically black, queer, and a life long student of the tenets of House Music.

Her energetic, yet deep approach to DJing has seen this Boston to Brooklyn transplant lighting up dance floors all over; in particular, garnering attention in the queer party scene. The year 2020 found her at the top of her game after a debut European tour during August 2019 and gearing up for another tour in April 2020 before the COVID-19 shutdowns took the world spinning in a different direction. Now, she can be found making DJ mixes that range from easy listening for those quarantined at home to high energy nostalgia for those who miss the clubs. 

Notes on the Mix ///
"I wanted to do an interesting split in this mix: 50% what I consider easy-listening and then ramp up into 50% songs I would play more around others or in a DJ set. Practicing that progression can be one of the most nuanced parts of live DJing or mix making. It is a pleasure to combine 2 moods and have them bridge seamlessly. I think of it as the dissonance between what I was listening to at home or in the car before the gig and what I will press play on when I arrive inside the booth at set time."

@dee_diggs
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/deediggs/

XOXA BLEND 017 - DEE DIGGS

My name is Cosmo, I am a DJ born and raised in Ohio currently based in NYC. I am most known for my high-energy sets that incorporate house, club and r&b. I always try to bring people back in time with familiar tunes in a whole different way. 

I grew up to music always being played from the time I woke up till the time I went to bed. I started DJing when I was 15 from my older cousin visiting from NY showing me dance tracks he was spinning and I fell in love. It has been a long journey but I have found so much healing in music. My main focus is to bring us queer poc to the front and amplify our voices.

Notes on the Mix ///
"Instead of a sweaty set I usually do, I created this mix to release some of the feelings I've had over the last couple of months. Something you can listen and relax to. These are some of my all-time favorite songs that i've been playing non-stop. I hope you enjoy. Mwah <3 "

@cozzygrl
www.instagram.com/c05mo_/

XOXA BLEND 041 - COSMO

XOXA is a boutique booking agency and events promoter based out of North American and the United Kingdom. Their mission is to support and highlight talented marginalized artists in the electronic dance music industry. 

XOXA BLEND is a long running mix series featuring a wide range of genres and sounds from queer people & womxn (& select allies). 

Agency Roster: @tammylakkis | @honeybbzz  | @shannon1dj | @panooc_music

& residents: @heidyp @kandylion

Email kira@xoxanyc.com for artist bookings & mix pitches.

Upcoming events:

Edinburgh, Scotland
January 30th 2025 11pm - 3am
treasure @ Sneaky Pete's

Berlin, DE
March 22nd 2025 11pm - 8am
TBA

Past events (2024):

Berlin, DE
Nov 29th 8pm - 4am FLINTA* Open Decks & Les Libertines after party w/ Panooc & zikade @ Secret Location

Brooklyn, NY
Nov 16th 10pm - 5am Good Room 10 Year Anniversary Party @ Good Room w/ Powder, Gee Dee & XOXA Bad Room Takeover: HONEY B & PlayPlay

Berlin, DE
July 24th 8pm - midnight FLINTA* Open Decks w/ Panooc & Amy Dabbs @ Secret Location

Brooklyn, NY
June 28th 10pm - 5am PRIDAY @ Good Room w/ Amy Dabbs, DJ Shannon b2b HONEY B & KNDYFRK (Kandylion b2b SPRFRK) - Peer Pressure Bad Room Takeover (That Matt, Drew Beck & Heidy P.)

Brooklyn, NY
June 14th 10:30pm - 4am Flamingo Pride @ Black Flamingo w/ Robin Flux, Charles Hawthorne & Heidy P.

Berlin, DE
May 25th 11pm - 8am XOXA x BRENN. @ SchwuZ w. Olive T, Flemish.Fetish, Panooc & Open Decks

Edinburgh, UK
May 16th 11pm - 3am Have a nice rave @ Bongo Club w/ Ron Like Hell, Panooc, Bartek & Feena

Glasgow, UK
May 11th 11pm-3am XOXA - Glasgow @ Stereo ft. Kilopatrah Jones, Robin Flux & Panooc

Brooklyn, NY
April 27th 10pm - 5am XOXA 7 Year Anniversary @ Good Room w/ Ariel Zetina, Tammy Lakkis, HONEY B b2b nextdimensional, DJ Shannon, Heidy P. & Kandylion

Brooklyn, NY
April 26th 10pm-midnight XOXA w/ Panooc & Tammy Lakkis - The Lot Radio

London, UK @ Dalston Superstore
April 12th 2024 
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Berlin, DE @ Renate
January 20th 2024

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