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‘We Fight Because We Like It’

By Janus Rose – after Jacques Lusseyran, Refaat Alareer, Anonymous


We fight because we like it

It’s not about how we win

but how we choose to live

There’s no paradise waiting

at the end of the queer rainbow

There is no trans utopia

that has yet to be won

There is only here and now

and our collective refusal

to stop breathing

•

There is only this world

and we shape it with our bare hands

We inhale the ashes of burning books,

smuggling all the names 

and histories inside our bodies

before they float into the night sky

We call upon Silvia, upon Marsha 

We see Refaat’s kite, flying high

We write letters to our siblings

who’ve been locked in cages

and called “criminals”

We destroy old statues

and dance with joyful

flowing motions in the wreckage

•

We fight because we like it

Because one day

everything will be dust

and no one will remember why

they didn’t want us to exist.

We’ll just sit around 

and tell stories

about how we lived  

by any means necessary.

Jacques Lusseyran: https://itsgoingdown.org/we-fight-because-we-like-it-maintaining-our-morale-against-seemingly-insurmountable-odds/

Refaat Alareer: https://ifimustdie.net/

@janusrose

By the People, For the People

JANUS ROSE - We Fight Because We Like It

RAVE SCOUT #086: SPRKFRK

Brooklyn-based DJ @jcsprfrk, also known as JC, is a trailblazer in the queer rave scene, delivering electrifying performances that seamlessly blend electro, house, funk, and Italo disco. As a resident DJ at Scandalo NYC, a legendary party shaping NYC nightlife for nearly a decade, SPRFRK has also held residencies at iconic queer venues like ANIMAL, Metropolitan, and Happyfun Hideaway. His eclectic, flamboyant sets are a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s vibrant underground rave culture.

SPRFRK’s influence extends far beyond NYC. He has headlined renowned queer events such as XOXA Pride (NYC), Sole Rehab (Rochester), Jellyfish (Pittsburgh), and Fever (Ohio), sharing stages with celebrated artists like Hercules & Love Affair, Physical Therapy, and Midland. His dynamic sound and captivating energy continue to elevate dance floors nationwide.

As one-half of the DJ duo KNDYFRK, alongside Kandylion of the XOXA Collective, SPRFRK adds a unique, collaborative dimension to his performances. Together, they create spicy, innovative sets that redefine queer nightlife, inspiring celebration and connection on every dance floor.

This passion for energizing audiences shines through in Rave Scout’s Cookie Mix #086, where SPRFRK showcases their signature high-energy Funk, Soulful House, Disco, and percussive Techno beats.

From Brooklyn’s iconic underground scene to national queer festivals, SPRFRK’s mission is clear: to connect and uplift global audiences through music, creativity, and community. Whether at local parties or headlining marquee events, SPRFRK’s beats resonate as a powerful celebration of self-expression.

COOKIE SERIES #86: SPRFRK

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Bassiani 9 hours 😱 live mix to kick off 2o25 💕💕

I’m releasing a ‘shorter’ version inc. room recording out of my 11h set from the legendary Horoom. For so many reasons it was one of my most joyful / meaningful sets I played in 2024. It was a Hydrash collective queer celebration started with a ball, a freestyle voguing dance session and a performance that led to my all-night-long set. For the entire 11h there was a true sense of togetherness and the energy was beautiful. I hope this energy comes through in the recording 👂✨ 

With a bitter taste, it all happened under the shadow of a new anti-LGBTQIA laws which a right-wing government had been preparing and fully enacted just two months later. These laws effectively criminalize being openly gay and label anything related to LGBTQIA+ identities as propaganda. The government as well prevents the freedom of the Georgian people to join the EU and using unlawful tactics to control the population will, including aggression and arresting of protestors. 

Tbilisi’s dance music scene has long been a powerful driver of change. Today, the club community is taking a stand, going on strike, and protesting in the streets. How can we support them? Please consider donating to @bassiani and other clubs, enabling them to continue their vital cultural and political work. I’ll share a link to the GoFundMe that @basementnewyork initiated + a direct donation link in my stories (and save them later to highlights).

Thank you for your trust and the hard work Bassiani. A Happy New Year to y’all and may 2025 bring brighter days ahead ✊❤️

Roi Perez 9h @Horoom Bassiani · Sept 2024, Tbilisi

We're back for 2025 and pumped to kick off the Honcho Podcast Series with such a special artist. For the 130th entry in the Honcho Podcast Series, we welcome Bay area artist, The Baptist. Joan Granite (she/her) serves up a energetic, playful mix, a perfect antidote to these cold, dreary months. In regards to her mix, Joan says, 'I wanted to play around the idea of what it feels like to dance at Hemlock Hole - and this is as close as I could get to that. It's chock full of some (not all) of my favorite dance music producers that have influenced me and my sound over the years.'

Tracklist:

1 Yawning Portal - Cut To The Feeling
2 Billy Ray De La Haye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Beverly Hills
3 Grevnik Transition - Transition
4 Kassian - Off World Vehicles
5 ADR - Comet relief
6 Kepler - Contact
7 Bouffant Bouffant - Colinda
8 Sylvio B - It's Like...
9 Aril Brikha - On & On
10 William Kiss - Werkin' Clap For Me
11 Ketiov Gorgeous
12 Acidulant - Noelka
13 Carpainter - Enoshima Ocean Blue
14 Granary 12 - CAN'T STOP THE HOUSE (ACID EDIT)
15 Studio 45 - Freak It! (Black Science Orchestra's Dirty Disco Days)
16 Timmy P - Born Unslippery (James Dexter Remix)
17 adryiano - Just A Beat
18 Velvet Velour - Clickin'
19 Constant Sound - Underwater
20 YASSCORP - If You Ever Cared
21 Paul & Shark - Takedown Request Edit
22 Doctor Jeep - Necka Pill
23 Reflex Blue - Outdoor Dance
24 Amy Dabbs & Athlete Whippet - Deep In Your Love (Extended Mix)
25 Sean Deason - Love Alarm (Mix 1)
26 North Phase - Sound connection
27 Tom VR - Acheless VIP
28 Aril Brikha - Kept Within
29 CJ Bolland & The Advent - Camargue 2019 (Keith Carnal Remix)

Honcho Podcast Series 130: The Baptist

from APPX:15 Eternal Game by @teleself

Releases: Feb 6th 2025

Credits:
Written and produced by Jordan Nason
Mastered by Ike Zwanikken
Artwork by Amos Turner

Eternal Game

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Teleself - enigmadub [APPX:16]

Words from @benbondy

https://www.instagram.com/soleilrouge.collectiv

attitude check: 

this is a recording of my 4am-7am closing set from the first night of Paturia festival this past August, a fest put together with immense love and care by Soleil Rouge Collective in the French countryside about an hour and a half from St. Etienne.

I was blessed to spend a week with this crew out at the farm house, watching them build and create a wicked forest paradise, all while preparing to perform. Being taken care of by a crew of volunteers, down to a crew of moms cooking us every single meal.

3 hours of pure love and joy — from nostalgia-core, deep subs, cunty rave, ignorant wubs, deep-hip unlocking, tender bliss, and morning sunshine in the woods. Couple technical difficulties, (toward the end one of the organizers got shocked by a wet outlet), filled with crowd recordings of pure love, and memories of the booth filling up with vibers throwing ass and head banging to Maara and Linkin Park.

this set feels like an actualization of my philosophy as a dj. every sound is a tool, every mood can be amplified, pushed, and played with. there is no narrative, there is no 

music connects the dots between emotions, movements, and attitudes: what’s urs?

https://soleil-rouge.bandcamp.com/album/paturia-2024-recordings

paturia 2024

pi/live: Ben Bondy @ Paturia Festival 08-17-2024

Kim Doeon - melting e 
Merope - Koumu Lil
Lino Capra Vaccina - Antico Adagio
Celia Hollander & Photay - Live at LTMOITDUAT 10.14.23 
Aphex Twin - pretend analog extmix 2b,e2,ru (Manchester 20.09.2019) 
Taikuh Jikang - Tano qansa 
Jorg Kuning - Dripgroove 
Glances - Camber 
Koreless - Deceltica
Jex Opolis - Drive Safe 
Swavé - Sabor
Hugh Masakela - Don't Go Lose It (Crackazat Edit) 
Church Andrews & Matt Davies - Shepherd 
Barker - Percussive Maintenance 
Schuttle - Goo Imprint 
Global Electronic Network - Time Square — No Time 
Selfsame - Selfsame 04b 
Dj Babatr - Chu-Me-Enga 
Gabor Lazar - Event 
Orchestre Kiam - Kamiki (Umoja edit)
SP:MC - Oh My Gosh 
Kirk Barley, Matt Davies  — Verre  
Taikuh Jikang - Frying Daughter 
Bennie Maupin - Ensenada

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