Sound Coalitions by Christopher Foor

To kickoff the new bodyheat. podcast we have MILANA's closing set from Room 2 at our bodyheat.01 event in San Francisco on March 2. MILANA is bodyheat's newest resident - this mix will make it obvious why. Get into it! Check MILANA out: https://soundcloud.com/milsonline Tracklist: furtive - body and mind (feat. emme) harald uunk - fermat atrice - 83 steps harald uunk - unseen atrice - broke fallen matter - proxy game 3.0 heliobolus - altyicern (presented by spekki webu) harald uunk - komerbi loek frey - xanth norecall - isha amor satyr - trust me cocktail party effect - invert mxc - tik tik norecall - the alchemist norecall - culoculo joy orbison - flight fm kid kun - hypersonic mxc - swarm hudson mohawke x nikki nair x tayla parx - set the roof (maude vôs edit) mor elian - nepo nepo rayme - bonebreaker funk kid kun - gaslight splash pattern - hammervand lory d - drauma only now x pteron - soma ghosts rattlesnakke x sigfrida - bandolero freestyle re:ni - blame is the name of the game amor satyr x siu mata - lights off

After a self care break here at Sound Coalitions, we're back! And we brought with us an opening club set by emerging Bay Area artist Clarity. Clarity(she/they/it)is a techno DJ originating from London, with current roots in the Bay Area. She engaged the art of DJing during the pandemic, doubling down on a deep love of the rave culture from her European home base. With this consolidation of passion and mixing, she's podcasted for stations across Europe and the world including FOLD, Instruments of Discipline, Erotic Sentimentalism, HRA Berlin, Dusk Records, Singularity LA, DaisyChain, Techno's Children, and Speedmaster Records. It is clear her sound resonates with the tastes of listeners, and this live recording can attest. Simply put, Clarity works with an undulating mix of tracks that are hard, fast, trippy and at times, perhaps spiritual to some ears. She is resident of London's warehouse series @rave.signal and played for fabulous queer focused/friendly parties including @h_t_b_x @riposte.london @ggi.club @musa.platform @planetfunasmr @hedonistfest @she.they.dj We thank Clarity for the gift of this mix and hope you listeners enjoy the next hour and half. It is nice to be in your ears again, and please keep an eye out for more mixes coming to you summer and fall of 2023. IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarity_harddance/ SoundClound: https://soundcloud.com/clarityharddance/sets Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/clarity-3 Interview with Clarity: https://mantissamix.com/an-interview-clarity/

As one of the founding members of Fog City Pack, resident of San Francisco's monthly disco party DAD, and newest resident of one of SF's longest running fetish nights, Stank, Joe Weidman (a.k.a. Jumpr) has spent the last several years striving to create unique, inclusive, exciting experiences for the SF queer and leather communities not just as a DJ but also as the Creative Director of Fog City Pack. He prides himself on being a dance floor filler, agnostic of genre, spinning everything from sweaty bathhouse disco to throbbing techno bangers. Jumpr wants to bring the rush and keep the energy ecstatic. This mix is downright chunky-thick with it's build of heavy bass intertwined with 80's new wave selections. It lands as well crafted with basslines nicely pairing between tracks-a moment to breathe before the next chapter of seedy, bouncing rhythm. The reflection of community support Jumpr provides is evident with this sound- while not easily defined in sound per-say, it's certainly felt through every layer of latex, leather, and mesh from listeners. Thanks a lot Joe, and wishing you and all of Fog City Pack the best- Chris + Chris Tracklist: Theus Mago – Erotic Polymorphic Experience Beesmunt Soundsystem – Playin' Myself Local Suicide, Theus Mago – Technician Jorkes – Wet Dreams (Zombies in Miami Remix) Locked Club – Two Girls Agle – Calling Back Kendal – Profondo Russo Cowboy Rhythmbox – 6AM Cowboy (Cowboy Rhythmbox Deviation Variation) Damon Jee, Darlyn Vlys – Phenomene Pastor in Vegas – Na Tu Ta IM Kellar – Bolwerk Neurotiker – Ojos Distantes feat. Dani (Chinaski Remix) OorsprongPark – Orde en Discipline Sedef Adasi – Turbo Ride Alden Tyrell – Phaze Me Jorkes – All Your Juices (Younger Than Me Remix) Happy707 – Infectious Waste Franz & Shape – Eyes Like Knives feat. Kill Memory Crash Ecar – The Motion Biesmans – Heroes After Dark *Intro & Outro poems from Hot Rod to Hell by Roy Garrett & Man Parrish Soundcloud: @jump_r Instagram: @unluck

We are so happy to have the exciting work of Elad Magdasi & Mathias Weber! The two are label owners of Front Left Records and are a techno power couple based in Berlin. They bring drive, energy & melodies to their sets which is indicative of influences from oldskool techno, trance, and acid. The pair have multiple collaboration tracks which are out on Front Left. Since 2019, the couple have been playing together as a back2back act as well as hosting the Front Left Showcase at HÖR Berlin. They have been working incredibly hard to push their unique sound which feels room filing, emotional, and raw. We foresee a bright future for them in the world of electronic music and techno. Thank you Elad & Mathias- your art brought us much light during the pandemic and continues to make positive influences to the scene around you! -Chris & Chris https://soundcloud.com/eladmagdasi https://soundcloud.com/frontleftrecords

"Name: Kristiano Camilo Moreno Birthplace: Sacramento, CA Age: 26 Zodiac: Gemini Pronouns: All of dem Favorite Musician(s): Mr.Oizo, Deee-Lite, Nina Hagen, M.I.A., & Geneva Jacuzzi Favorite venue ever played: Cheetahs Hollywood, CA Favorite sex position: All of dem Favorite TV show: What’s Happening, Noah’s Arc, I Love Money" What can you say about an artist who can blend 90's metal goth with early 80's lounge and make you want to dance to it? WHOA. Kristian Moreno may simultaneously mix two tracks fine tuning the timing and beat sequence and oddly enough, not even GAF and make something sound amazing. This multidisciplinary artist specializes in an open format style when DJing but brings influence from their more than a decade long exposure to goth, punk, techno, and new wave. Their unique sound was developed in part by exposure of many kinds -experience of multiple cultures, a bit of drugs, a lot of music, and a general anti-status quo foundation. Having residencies across the Northern Californian cities and developing their radio podcast transmissions under the demonic-pseudonym “DJ BoogyFrights,” Moreno is continuing their growth in music and expression. They're also balancing cultivation of the band “Provoker” who just signed to “YEAR0001” from Scandinavia. These original dynamics now known, Moreno's work speaks for itself and it is certainly an entertaining and well mixed hour ride. Thanks a lot Kristian; it is so good to see you develop as an artist and we know the next decade holds true promise to your craft. https://soundcloud.com/valleyghoul -C&C

SPIKE VALENTINES DAY WITH BOO LEAN. Boo asks "Will you be my Quarantine??" A v-day mega mix from the love vault of @boo-lean, this mix will have you dancing, feeling, and grooving all throughout your Sunday. Boo Lean sends us this mix from Pittsburgh, PA where she's a member of @hotmasspgh @gfx.pgh . Lauren has supported and been involved in the electronic community through various tenures as co-founder of the VIA Festival and former a/v curator for Public Records NYC and New Forms Festival Vancouver. Big thank you for the support and guidance to Lauren...we LOVE this mix! “Hump yr sweetie or a couch today (safely!)” - BOO LEAN. Support the artist here: IG: @gggoshinski Venmo @laurengoshinski www.laurengoshinski.com Tracklist: Sound Coalitions Episode 42 - Boo Lean Nigella Talks Dirty DJ Suplex - And The Smooth Booty Storm Lady Starlight - Them Logic 1000 - Please Forgive Me Logic 1000 - Perfume KCRZ - Tell Me (KCRZ Remix) Rowvn - Somebody Already Broke My Heart Marco Shuttle - The Moon Chant (feat. Gabriella Vergilov) Al Wooton - JL Sophia Bel - Wicked Game Ouri - We Share Our Blood (Biome Remix) Martyn Bootyspoon - Bus Down Paco Pac - Ouuhouhyeahh (yo DimBim) Young Pulse - Bisso Love Saucy P & DJ Platinum - Work It St. Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Masters at Work Dub) Bored Lord - P0nyyy Garneau - Lickmanuts (On Lean) Habibi Boi x Blanco - Drippin GreenWald - Sexual Toni Moralez - I Wanna Sexx U Upp (Toni M Smooth Mixx) Anz - Cheer Up Love CeeLo Green - Fool For You (feat. Melanie Fiona) Myor - Side A Myor - Side B Beyonce - All Night (NNOA Rework) Experimental Housewife - Quaggy’s Sky Dub Ojerime - Clingy Mr Mitch - Dru Peace Edit (2) Macy Rodman - Grunt (feat. Mister Wallace) Tinashe - Touch Pass (Leonce Bounce Mix) DJ DR-660 - Talk To Me (Consent)

We’ve been really enjoying getting to know Sharlese over the last few months. We first met her playing in San Francisco with Aurora Halal and have been obsessed ever since. Hailing from Seattle, Sharlese is a co-founder of FALSE PROPHET, a crew focused on post punk, coldwave, industrial, dark wave and minimal. She’s also a resident for the techno crew DEPTH while holding down a day job at the well-respected KEXP. Sharlese is a perfectionist and this mix shows off her impeccable song selection and technical skill. As she put it: “This one goes hard!” Enjoy! https://soundcloud.com/sharlese

Antonio Onio does what comes natural to him since he was little: he dances. With this strong internal drive, he moved his way into DJing and party production in Berlin in 2012. You can find his events at Wilde Renate Suicide Circus, Tresor, and IPSE; his residencies at Bushwig and Diskotheke Melancholie II. His genre is as expansive as his moves, this mix as unique as his character. Enjoy!

Eclectic, glamorous sounds galore, DANYB aka Danilo Braca knows beautiful music! Have you heard Danilo at NYC Standard's Le Bain nightclub? He's a regular there where he spins his signature sound: eclectic genres from around the world connected by the quality of their productions and his unique mixing. Music has always been a major part of Danilo’s life: his father was an avid record collector and a hifi enthusiast, an obvious influence on Danilo’s career path choice. He started DJing at parties in Italy in 1986 at the age of 13, and later worked as a sound engineer in music studios in Rome. 2012 Brought Danilo to NYC, where he founded The Sound of New York City, a web radio dedicated to the music from his adopted home, and a music production studio filled with vintage gear from his father’s collection. Since moving to the US, Danilo built a strong reputation as club DJ, known for his relentless energy, technical expertise and deeply eclectic music selection. It ranges from African rarities to Italo disco, all through the prism of classic old school sounds of Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and of course, New York. Starting in 2016 Danilo released five vinyl EP collections of DJ edits, including the acclaimed Busted series. His latest release, the original single “Oh My Lord” featuring Troy Mobiuscollective on saxophone, “Oh My Lord” comes with six exclusive remixes by a dream team of artists including DJ Spinna, DJ Nature, The Revenge, Ashley Beedle, DJ Rocca and Radius Etc. Big thanks to Danilo for all these unique treasures you bring to listeners ear with each mix. Check out more about Danilo here: https://soundcloud.com/danyb And these links as well: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RdHCzQAIdynnrzrbu3iB7 Discogs www.tsonyc.com https://www.discogs.com/artist/5637897-danyb https://www.discogs.com/artist/5637897-Danyb https://www.discogs.com/artist/6985234-Danilo-Braca?filter_anv=0&type=Credits https://www.facebook.com/tsonycdanyb/ https://www.instagram.com/danyb2203/ https://www.instagram.com/tsonyc/

May's SC guest mix comes from the Russian husband and wife duo FRRRA. Producers as well as DJ's, this couple is gaining international attention from their beautiful electronic productions and strong devotion to genre bending tracks. Alexander and Alexandra entered into electronic music from being active listeners in the lo-fi house scene, and started their musical journey in a post-punk band named Okolo Poludnya. They've performed together for ten years, and you can hear their history of musical connection throughout this vibrant and transformative mix. Keep a close eye on this couple, they're sure to go far with their strong contributions to electronic music. https://soundcloud.com/frrra https://welofi.bandcamp.com/album/complex-zero frrramusic@gmail.com

We're so happy to bring a bit of Atlanta's queer party scene to our ears right now! And we understand this Covid-19 doesn't like heat? Well get the fuck outta the way of the Brian Rojas' internationally influenced sound honey! Rojas is keeping ATL's scene inclusive and forward thinking with his active presence and commitment to diversity. He brings a joy to sharing his art and commitment to community, making him a easy person to want to feature on Sound Coalitions. Rojas holds residencies at https://soundcloud.com/deepsouthatl and https://soundcloud.com/lacholoteca , both parties fueling ATL's queer nightlife. Echoing his work, Rojas embodies the vibe of his parties: kind, ego-less, outgoing, and fun/friendly. Thanks for the mix, and keeping things hot Brian!

Rondell Adams is fulfilling his family's musical roots! The son of the Jackson 5's first producer, Adams has been influencing the Chicago electronic music scene for 25 years. He has played alongside Frankie Knuckles, Paul Johnson, Traxman, DJ Rush and DJ Gant Man. Adams is fun, engaging, dedicated, and true to his music and community. Dedication and heart being key to his focus, it is no wonder a soulful core is signature to Adams' sound. While soul remains key, he still pulls from an expansive genre of electronic music creating a journey for his listeners. Performance quality is just as important to Adams as production. He has notable productions on multiple labels with the likes of Mark Broom on remix duty. For future collaborations, keep an eye on Adams with Robert Armani on Traxmen Records under the name RA/RA. The full rundown on Rondell Adams here: https://soundcloud.com/theofficialrondelladams XLR8R https://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2016/08/rondell-adams-cant-get-enough/ MIXMAG http://mixmag.net/feature/october-2016-8-electro-releases-you-need-to-hear-this-month/12 5 MAGAZINE http://5chicago.com/tracks/new-releases/rondell-adams-threshold-to-madness/

Do you ever notice how some musicians have a style that is reminiscent of the music they play? Chelsea is one of these people. Quirky and fun, yet perfectly put together in its entirety. Pieces so rare that the only way to know their origin is to ask, and even then, you don't wear it like she does! Chelsea's record selection makes you feel the same- she pulls tracks that send you feeling vibes/memories of your past, and puts them together in a way the creates a storyline from a fantasy. That is the mark of an artist who has found her niche. Christopher Foor first experienced this quality of Chelsea's at Gays Hate Techno in 2017. Ten am, dreamy disco and new wave sounds, a hangover from early morning shenanigans, and a set that transitioned listeners from their morning headspace into an afternoon as beautiful as the golden air of Northern California. It is still Christopher's favorite set of the whole festival. It is with this admiration, that Christopher presents a guest mix by Chelsea for Sound Coalitions. Please enjoy the next hour as Chelsea Starr does what she does best- creates your day dream.

An archived set from Christopher Foor's Klangbox premier. You can listen to him spin live every third Friday of the month at klangbox.fm This set features new tracks from Sepehr, DJ Lily, Tora Vinter, and more.

You're about to the fall into the sounds reverberating though E.Hernandez's left brain. It's a fucking trip. E.Hernandez is a queer, San Francisco based producer and DJ who pulls from a multidisciplinary study of music. They produce music in the genres of noise, techno, left field house, and punk. Pulling from the genres they produce, and using nuances of each, E.Hernandez mixes music in ways that can only be noted as unconventional and completely unique. It's what makes Enrique a true value in today's electronic scene, with surprises in their sets ready to keep the listener on their feet. Enjoy the many feels of Hernandez's set- it's sure to awaken moods only felt in forgotten dreams. More about E.Hernandez's productions and sound here: https://ehernandezmusic.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/ehernandezmusic

Get ready to think and feel with this fun hour long mix from Oakland's Gabe Haro, known as Gadder. Gadder has been DJ'ing and producing since college days, starting by curating sounds and atmospheres for house parties. Evolving his style and talent, Gadder went on to play at Gays Hate Techno, and currently runs the Loose Conditions parties in Oakland. He's also a resident of Club Shevil. Gadder takes a keen interest in Latinx artists, paying homage to his Mexican-American roots and queer identification. Knowledge of where he comes from while knowing where he wants to go is what Gadder does best. Being a consistent learner of anything about music, he takes an ability to digest information and new styles, and creates a diverse sound in his sets that flows with ease and anticipation. We definitely expect Gadder to continue his quality of calling to the left-field side of electronic music! Gadder: https://soundcloud.com/sadgadder https://m.facebook.com/looseconditions/

We are very excited to feature San Francisco DJ and friend Wyatt (@gingiewyatt) for our latest podcast. Strap in because he isn't playing around in this searing acid techno set! Wyatt is a queer-identifying dancefloor maniac and avid lover of acid techno and trance who, alongside Alex Liberman, is half of the new super cute psychedelic dj-duo Adub. Some of his main influences include: Thomas P. Heckmann, SPF DJ, Noncompliant, Carlos Souffront, Volvox, Sugar, Juana, Patrick Russell, LSDXOXO, and all his amazingly talented friends!

Patrick Walsh, aka Tropico Virgo, is a Miami local with a passion for disco, funk, and leftfield house. He's been Dj'ing since 2008, and has an extensive history influencing the Miami music scene by creating and curating parties that call to alternative genres in electronic music. His first party, Nightdrive, would later on be Christened as the name for a popular music blog. Next, he would work with the Safe parties that rocked the Electric Pickle. He also created Klangbox.fm that showcases artists and their mixes from inside a renovated AirStream RV, and currently books for the Extra Credit parties at Floyd, part of Club Space. In addition to these parties that he curates, he's a resident at the Citadel Miami, and The Standard Hotel Miami Beach. Patrick's music library holds many rare and beautiful gems from the disco and nudisco genres. His sets have a consistency of being fun, dancey, free, and accented by intelligent timing for mixing in a way that plays one track's strength off the other. In addition to his curation and DJ'ing, Patrick is an ally for LGBTQ+, women, non-binary artists, and people of color. He actively works to promote a diverse sound and background of the artists he books for the parties he created. His strong dedication to providing spaces for alternative genres to exist in Miami is complemented by his kind and down to earth demeanor. There is so much knowledge that he has about music, but with his humility, it might take a bit of prying! Thank you to Patrick for keeping the music scene in Miami open to new sounds and artists. You can check out more about Patrick and his events here: www.klangbox.fm https://soundcloud.com/tropico-virgo

Episode 29 takes Sound Coalitions to Sydney, Australia, dipping into the sounds from queer artist M Ramirez. As a queer artist, Ramirez makes it a point to maintain visibility, promoting inspiration to other emerging queer artists worldwide. Speaking of a worldwide presence, Ramirez has recently returned from New York City pride where he played at a party called Barba with Casey Spooner. This isn't the first time Ramirez and Spooner have shared the decks; last year at Madrid Pride, the two met the company of Wolfram which is understood to be an iconic set between the three. In addition to his international pride appearances, Ramirez has been working on some notable productions, his first release in collaboration with Lauren Flax & The Carry Nation on NYC's Get Up Recordings. His second EP will be available soon, and has already received support from Flax and DJ Pierre as unreleased material, showing great promise. We are excited to have his art showcased here on Sound Coalitions, and hope you enjoy the next hour from M Ramirez. Other ways to connect: https://soundcloud.com/mramirezofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/mramirezofficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MRamirezofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MRamirezreal

Bryan Miraben, better known as https://soundcloud.com/leyvamusiq, has been looking forward to making a mark in the electronic music scene for 20 plus years. After having a family and making ends meet, he is making his passion finally come true. While his passion was on temporary hold, he let early life influences of music, thanks to his Cuban parents, help grow the seeds of his determination to create an appreciation of various genres. These appreciations can be felt as he incorporates latin, funk, disco, and R&B into his productions and sets. Bryan's sets also give good insight to the energy and passion of his personality, and you can feel the thought and desire he places in his selections. Using the given selections, Bryan's strong technical ability for mixing and builds creates a hype in the crowd and furthers his internal energy to the crowd. Bryan most certainly finds a way to channel his inner passion to the ears of his audience. Miraben's relentless and deep passion to music has allowed him to perform at almost all major dance venues in his native city of Miami, Florida. He has also performed at BPM Festival in Mexico and rocked the crowd on Groove Cruise. He currently holds a residency with UNDR the RADR in Miami, and has releases on @darkshadesrecs, @xima_records and @brashbeats(UK). For summer 2019, keep an eye out for releases on @hotlrecords, @exit32recordings, @fervencerecords and @takinggroundrecords. Big thanks for Bryan for his steadfast dedication to music and down to earth personality that makes house music welcoming and real.

Hello there, Christopher Foor here. I selected some tracks/records that I enjoyed playing at The Standard Hotel in Miami Beach during my residency. I think they'll add a nice atmosphere to your summer evening. Thanks for listening/support, CF

*Sips Prosecco *works vinyl, CDJs, and Serato like they're nothing *grins with calm confidence of a monk *moves a crowd like a train conductor: this is Bronx native Dominicana Pam Jones. Pam is a confident DJ on multiple platforms. She has the ability to cross genres in unique ways, generating movement from her crowd and energy to the setting. Her precise ear for timing/mixing leans into a deep collection of funk, R&B, house, electro and more. Her mixing and selection set aside, Pam's read on a crowd, then transforming her understanding of their vibe into another level reveals her true strongpoint. When Pam plays for you in person, you know it's Pam because the energy of your night feels vibrational and real. Pam has played private rooftop parties, The 1 Hotel, W Hotel, high profile Fashion Week events, and maintains a quality residency at the Standard Hotel where she knows Christopher Foor. She has also opened up for QuestLove of the Roots, Nina Sky, Natasha Diggs, Brandy and Maxwell. Her diverse portfolio of events lends insight to her ability to observe, dig, mix, and create a night the crowd will cherish. In addition to her talent, Pam is kind, calm, real, and holds space for events supporting women, LGBTQ+, and people of color. She is helping make Miami's electronic music future inclusive, fun, friendly, and brimming with quality. You can catch Pam performing back to back with Christopher Foor at the 2019 Wynwood pride MainStage on Sunday, June 23rd, noon to 3pm. In addition to Wynwood Pride, Pam's future events can be found below in her Instagram. Thank you Pam, your work and dedication are sincerely being seen and felt. PJ Instagram: pam_jones MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/pamjones/ Tracklist: 1. Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra - Too Much Information (Laolu Remix Edit) 2. Johnick - C'Mon Give It Up 3. Melé - Ambience 4. Rishi K. - Organized Sound (BiG Al Remix) 5. Jamiroquai - Little L 6. Osunlade - Envision (Yoruba Soul Mix) 7. Sad Eyes - With You 8. Carl Cennedy - Skank Henz 9. Jose Nunez ft. Shawnee Taylor - Yesterday (Original Mix) 10. Michel Cleis - La Mezcla (club mix) 11. Barrientos & Illyus - The Times We Shared 12. Moloko - Pure Pleasure Seeker (Todd Edwards Pleasure For Life UK Vocal) 13. Patraceli - Maria Gadu (Original Mix) 14. Aaaron & Deckert feat. Meggy - Shadows (Katrinka Edition) 15. Angel Mora & Andre Butano - Rules 16. DJ Alex J - 1ST Time Feeling (feat. Tropical Deep) 17. Monica James - Let Me Be, Wanna Say - Vocal Mix 18. Soundstream - Deeper Love 19. Dr Packer & Loshmi - In Case Of Emergency (Original Mix) 20. Peepstyle - Sold Out 21. Nickodemus ft. The Illustrious Blacks - Funk That 22. PaLz & Garcia - Butch - No Worries - M.A.C. Remix (Antonio Fernandez, PaLz & Garcia) 23. Queen Latifah - Come Into My House 24. Robyn - Love Is Free (ft. Maluca)

Christopher Foor is proud to feature his friend Fawks and the Fog City Pack on Sound Coalitions. Fawks and Christopher have been friends for five years, meeting at the Power House bar in SF and other Bay Area kink events. Since their introduction, Christopher admired Fawks' and the pack's devotion to hard work, creative thought, and strategic planning to add something more to the San Francisco music and kink scene- the Fog City Pack. The Fog City Pack has been making waves throughout the BDSM/kink scene including a recent feature in the New York Times and re-envisioned electronic music events. They’ve procured a variety of headlining artists such as DJ Holographic, Jackie House, Clark Price, Brian Rojas, while being backed by residents Fawks, Astro, and Jumpr. Their events create safe places for play, support for kink/BDSM subculture, and quality music from a wide variety of artists and performers. Most notable and perhaps impressive about the group and Fawks, is their kindness and devotion to one another, music, and the scene. Their events and presence simply feel welcome, authentic, and eye opening in the best way. With the waves they’ve been making, it is with deep gratitude we feature Fawks' work on Sound Coalitions. Keep an ear out for the darkness and power of Fawks’ set: smooth transitions working off each baseline's melody and a flow that would help any party get comfortably dark. This is an artist and group to keep a watchful eye on. To learn more about Fawks, events, and the group, please check out these links and gig spotlight: https://soundcloud.com/fawkstales https://fogcitypack.com/events.html https://soundcloud.com/fogcitypack https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/26/style/pup-play.html Gig Spotlight- - 29.06.2019 SF, CA - Great Northern - Pink Block - 15.07.2019 Provincetown, MA - The Underground - Bear Week - 26.07.2019 SF, CA - Club Six - Fog City Pack: Beta

Miami is internationally recognized for it's electronic music and parties. From Miami Music Week, to Ultra Music Festival, Art Basel and more, Miami has set a standard to the quality and immensity of productions it holds in the United States scene. However, Miami tends to focus on house, minimal, and EDM. Supporting Left field house and techno genres, not to mention ambient or drum and bass, can be challenging for promoters, clubs, and artists alike. Sound Coalitions would like to showcase Ray Nicholes, a Miami local techno talent, as an individual that is bringing a direct passion for techno to the Miami scene. Christopher Foor met Ray at an Assimilate gig at Treehouse Nightclub in Miami in the autumn. Talking outside the club for hours after the show, Christopher and Ray discussed the difficulties, strengths, oddities, and potentials Miami presents as a city with deficits in certain genres of electronic music, but more importantly, what to do to switch this up. The passion/openness to ideas in terms of bonds between straight-ally and LGBTQ+ communities in electronic music that Ray presented were warm, grounded, and forward thinking. In addition to the ally ship and energetic demeanor of Ray, he's also a skilled artist with a multi-genre background influencing his musical ability. Ray presented us with a two and a half hour mix, artfully utilizing four CDJ's the entire mix to blend the mid's-harmony, baseline, and highs from one chapter to the next. To learn more about Ray, his productions, his events in Miami and beyond, please check out these links: http://raynicholes.com http://classic.beatport.com/artist/ray-nicholes/155435 https://blacknationrecords.bandcamp.com https://www.mixcloud.com/raynicholes/ https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/raynicholes https://soundcloud.com/raynicholes

Sound Coalitions is very grateful to feature Monix in their March mix for 2019. Monix is a techno artist specializing in live sets using modular hardware; his productions rely solely on analog equipment as well. With a history of international performances and productions used by artists such as Chris Leibing, Paco Osuna, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, and Tommy Four Seven, Monix has truly created a name for himself and his sound. Monix is also legally blind, giving insight to his drive, talent, and perseverance in the music industry. Simply, put, Monix' work speaks for itself. Please enjoy the next hour of this live set made for you by the man himself, Monix. To find out more about Monix, check out these links: http://ihatemonix.com https://soundcloud.com/ihatemonix https://www.beatport.com/artist/monix/264983 https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/monix

Hedda Stenberg is a full time DJ joining Sound Coalitions from Stockholm, Sweden. Hedda’s music comes to us simply from exploring SoundCloud and being curious about her profile. Once we took a listen to her mixes, our focus quickly noted the suave mixing, excellent track choice, and story telling quality that embodies her work on every set. We decided to reach out and learn more about the artist, and this is where Hedda’s kindness and tenacity to bring more women into the DJ scene became apparent. Over the last few years, Hedda has been part of PM Sessions, a Stockholm female collective that organized quality parties and promoted women into the DJ scene. She held a residency at club F12 in Stockholm where she assisted Aftermath Management with bookings and curating artists from across the city. Hedda is also a regular at the world renown Kvarteret where she has played alongside artists like DJ Tennis, Omar S., B. Traits, and DJ Seinfeld. Hedda is optimistic and engaged to make 2019 her best year yet and with the mix she sent us, we feel her flow and clarity in her style will take her there. Big thanks to Hedda- we know the scene in Stockholm and across Europe appreciates your quality work and mindset to bring more women into electronic music. Learn more about Hedda here: https://soundcloud.com/heddastenbergs

Starting off 2019, we take a spotlight on New York City's DJ PlayPlay. PlayPlay initially reached out to us for an opportunity to do a guest mix; our first listen to their productions and mixes ended with an immediate "Yes, absolutely feature this work". Mixes and productions featuring samples of known work intermixed with genre bending beats gave hint towards a deeper drive in PlayPlay's music. The real delicacy of an artist's drive like that of PlayPlay's comes from the diverse angles to which they approach understanding music: academia and teaching of the art of DJing, research in oppressed communities and dance music, activism and expansion of female and gender non-conforming artists, an expansive multi-genre understanding of music, and residency at Queen's Flux Factory where these factors are utilized to instill an informed approach to their mixes. In addition to their current residency at Flux Factory, you can find PlayPlay's work on Knightwerk records, Worst Behavior, and Cybersonic LA. We thank PlayPlay not only for their wonderful mix, but for their depth in approach to the art of music and culture itself. These elements are deeply understood by this artist and presented in a clear, beautiful, and intricate manner. Please keep this artist on your radar, and find out more about PlayPlay and their consequent connections here: https://soundcloud.com/dj-playplay https://soundcloud.com/knightwerk https://buildingbeats.org/jess-dilday/ Track list: Materia Primoris - The X-Files Theme (Lars Warn Club Edit) M Bootyspoon - New Clash Leikeli47 - Look Green Velvet & Gary Beck - Stronger DJ Lag - Trip to New York Wiwek - Run Enur feat. Natasha - Calabria Branko - 2 Nice B. Ames - Vogue Rich Girl Todd Terry - Bango (MikeQ Remix) WILHELMINA - She's Mad PlayPlay - Bondage Bored Lord - BoDiEs FJAAK - Matte Ase Manual - Big Shot Galtier - Barren Sphere Chrissy - We Need Love DIVORCE - Tea Lizard's Lament Aerotonin & Black Mags - Ashes Of Ariendel Divoli S'vere - Feelin' It T5UMUT5UMU - Curiosity Jesse Perez - Fake (DJ Madd 160 version) NO EYES - mourning (fml) Sully - Fire

Daria Lourd (aka Bored Lord) is a Memphis born multidisciplinary and versatile artist. Daria formed roots in electronic music with production, notably her latest release on Knightwerk records. Her DJing skill was defined when she joined forces with the underground rave community in Oakland, California. With a recent relocation to Los Angeles, Daria has been churning out club ready and euphoric tracks on her personal Bandcamp as well as contributing remixes for other artists and labels. For Daria's guest mix on Sound Coalitions, her intention for the mix was "... trying to channel a struggle between euphoria and anger through a rave ready medium. I want it to be something you can put on while get ready to go to the club or drive around while high with your friends. But also I want you to be able to put headphones on and release a deeper emotion. I don't think I know how to make art that isn't both reflective of how I feel and how I view the world. Times are dark and the tone of a lot of the mix can reflect that. Darkness is also something that makes light that much brighter too, and in that sense, the tone can make better room for more euphoric tracks. But let's be real, at the end of the day it's just club tracks. Fucking dance to it." We are deeply appreciative of Daria's dedication to electronic music through her productions and mixing, her dedication to LGBTQ community via support and advocation, and her down to earth yet kind hearted nature which made featuring her work an easy choice. To learn more about Daria's productions, mixes, and releases, check out these links: https://soundcloud.com/boredlord https://soundcloud.com/knightwerk www.knightwerk.com https://darialourd.bandcamp.com

Having recently moved from California to Florida, Christopher Foor decided to note some music in this transitionary chapter of life. His artist and song choice are directly related to memories and wishes of both CA and FL. You can find some of these artists included in the mix: Hugo Massien, Nicuri, Florian Busse, Robbie Akbal, Fabio Aurea, Sepehr, Toto Chiavetta, Pittsburgh Track Authority, and Arian 911.

Christopher Foor met Stacy after dancing to her set at downtown Los Angeles' Summer Tramp Pride Party. Her sound, influenced from 80's New Wave and 90's Club, created a party vibe that made leaving the dance floor all but impossible. After delivering a well-deserved compliment to Stacy, Christopher realized Stacy was not only a talented DJ, but an approachable, kind, and down-to-earth artist who remained truly engaged and inspired by electronic music. Stacy is involved with various parties and collectives in the Los Angeles area including Critter Control Collective which throws the Bears in Space and CubScout parties, No Nonsense LA, and Miss Mgt. We are very thankful to include her work on Sound Coalitions and encourage you to keep an eye on this rising artist. You can find more about Stacy and her upcoming shows here: https://soundcloud.com/coupdestace https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/stacychristine

For Episode 19 of Sound Coalitions we head to the Bay Area for DJ Dreamcast (Jesse James Alexander). Alexander is a Bay Area local and current Oakland resident. With releases on Knightwerk Records in the works, he's also the creator and resident DJ of Club Shevil, a midweek drag rave held Wednesdays at Powerhouse Bar in San Francisco. DJ Dreamcast has played club parties and undergrounds around the United States, collaborating with Newbody Music and Gus Gus. He aims to present a Queer vision of the future by combining everything from breaks and acid to jersey club and more kinetic soundscapes. Check out more about DJ Dreamcast & Knightwerk Records here: https://soundcloud.com/deejaydreamcast https://soundcloud.com/knightwerk

Christopher Foor's set recorded from Rec Room Electronic's takeover at Lookout Bar in San Francisco. Christopher Foor started Rec Room Electronic with business partner Lonni Punani. Their intention to bring quality house, techno, minimal, and disco is felt by the fun and inclusive environment each party creates. They're proud to focus on booking LGBTQ, female, people of color, and/or artists with disabilities for their events. For Chris' Lookout take over, he pulled heavily from Baroque Records and utilized progressive/trance tracks intermixed with techno and house to create waves of energy that turned this gay bar up*. Keep an eye out for future Rec Room Electronic events in San Francisco and Miami.

Kora Noir hails from Miami and is a part of the reputable Speakerbox DJ Collective. We first became acquainted with Speakerbox at the Castaway party on a small island in Miami's Biscayne Bay: imagine mangrove trees, speedboats docked on the beach, banging house music, and people partying wherever they could dance. We've been following their sounds since and have been consistently impressed with the suave, sexy grooves. Kora's vinyl sets are a standout. She has played at clubs all over the United States, including Brooklyn's Output and Miami's Treehouse. She's also a member of the New York based FM Elle. It was pleasure to work with Kora, and we deeply appreciate being able to share her talent with you. Enjoy this hour mix recorded live by Kora Noir. - Chris & Chris To learn more about Kora Noir and her connections: https://soundcloud.com/koranoir https://soundcloud.com/fmelle https://soundcloud.com/speakerbox-music https://soundcloud.com/coconut-groove https://www.facebook.com/koranoir/

Today marks not only the release of our July podcast with the incredibly talented Ariel Zetina, but also a new direction for Sound Coalitions. Have you noticed a new addition to Sound Coalitions? That's Christopher Dotson- he's a part of the Direct to Earth techno collective in the Bay Area. DTE is known to bring some of the biggest names in underground techno to the Bay while supporting the scene and local artists. Now that it's Chris & Chris, we are excited to be working together to support various under-represented communities and share quality electronic dance music through Sound Coalitions. To start our partnership off right, we're bringing you a banging mix by Chicago’s Ariel Zetina. We got to know Ariel at the Gays Hate Techno gathering and let’s be real: she is on fire right now! Just this week the DJ, producer, and playwright was added to the Discwoman roster. She serves as Smartbar’s newest resident and throws several other nights around town including Rosebud at Berlin Nightclub and Ariel’s Party. Ariel’s genre-hopping, club-forward sound makes dance floors move. Checkout Ariel, Discwoman, Gays Hate Techno and SmartBar here: https://soundcloud.com/arielzetina https://soundcloud.com/discwoman https://soundcloud.com/gays-hate-techno https://soundcloud.com/smartbarchicago

A live set recorded on May 10th at San Francisco's F8 nightclub for Direct to Earth's final Thursday party, Direct to Orbit. Featuring tracks from Adriana Lopez, S Olbricht, Ben Klock, Taraval, and more. Find out more about Direct to Earth here: https://soundcloud.com/direct-to-earth

A guest mix from San Francisco based vinyl DJ and electronic artist Lily Ackerman. Lily resides as a founder of Diacritic Collective and a resident of As You Like It. She digs deep for her sounds, thinks inclusively about her audience, often supporting LGBTQ, POC, and women empowered organizations, and in general, is cool, calm, and intelligent. Lily will be playing May 9th at Vinyl Dreams and the 25th with Move D at Monarch, both in SF. Learn more about Lily and her affiliations here: https://soundcloud.com/lilyackerman https://soundcloud.com/diacritic-sf https://soundcloud.com/as-you-like-it Big thanks to Lily and the energy she brings to the electronic music world. Tracklist: 01.  Dorisburg & Efraim Kent - Tecken III [Tikita, 2017] 02.  G-man - The Way You Move [Wir, 2006] 03.  Deadbeat - I.D.4 [BLKRTZ, 2013] 04.  DJ Qu - Out [Strength Music Recordings, 2012] 05.  Dino Sabatini & Edit Select - Terpsichore [Outis Music, 2014] 06.  Achterbahn D'Amour - Dehaveland (VC-118a Remix) [Acid Test, 2017] 07.  Joachim Spieth - Luciferin [Affin LTD, 2017] 08.  Seph - Delta [Echocord Colour, 2017] 09.  Skee Mask - Kappelberg Chant [Ilian Tape, 2017] 10.  Deniro - Kairuku 1 [Oblique Music, 2016] 11.  Afriqua - Thanksgiving [R & S Records, 2017] 12.  Helena Hauff - Nothing Is What I Know [Ninja Tune, 2017] 13.  Nackt - Septic Acid [Left Hand Path, 2017] 14.  Basic Channel - Phylyps Trak II/I [Basic Channel, 1994]

A guest mix from San Francisco's Noctuary resident Kudeki. Check out other exceptional work from Kudeki and the Techno Clam here: https://soundcloud.com/kudeki https://soundcloud.com/noctuarysf Track list: 1. Second Woman - / [Spectrum Spools] 2. Tiempo de Maldad - Balia La Maldad (K-Effect remix) [Nein Records] 3. Tzusing - Esther [L.I.E.S.] 4. Rhys Fulber - Minsk Maschinen [Sonic Groove] 5. Ancient Methods - Guided by the Force of Compassion [HANDS] 6. PlayPlay - Flesh [Knightwerk] 7. Sawlin - Rituale [Code Is Law] 8. Asusu - Velez (A Made Up Sound Remix 1) [Livity Sound] 9. Xosar - Return To Source [Bad Animal] 10. Architectural - 3.3 [Architectural] 11. Jamaica Suk - Around The Vines [Gradient] 12. Andrea - 20th November [Ilian Tape] 13. Vittorio Di Mango - Epilessia [Khemia Records] 14. Boston 168 - Interstellar [Enemy Records]

Episode 12 was aired a few weeks early to stay timely with a new release from San Francisco based producer and DJ Max Gardner, "Broken Pinkies". Moving deeper, it explores additional new sounds from Alex Coulton, Agaric, Butane, Chaos in the CBD, Mark Reeve and more. Special thanks and congratulations to Max and the crew at Excise Records; their hard work and talent is creating some incredible sounds. Check out more here: https://soundcloud.com/max-gardner https://exciserecords.bandcamp.com

A special groovy house guest mix from Italian producer and Dj, Roberto Pedoto.

SOUND COALITIONS / Episode 10 Live from Natoma Cabana 12/17/2017 by Christopher Foor

A special guest mix from Oakland DJ and producer Muon. https://soundcloud.com/marcmuon

New tracks from S Olbricht, Dubspeeka, Fideles, and more.

Episode 7 begins with an exclusive release from artist Santinn -(https://soundcloud.com/mctooth, and features new tracks from Toto Chiavetta, Amelie Lens, Robert Hood, and Michael Klein.

A live set of my from my birthday party at San Francisco's Academy SF.

August's SC episode features new tracks from the rising artists Julia Govor, Peter Dundov, Lane 8, and Samuli Kemppi.

An exclusive guest mix from Nate Manic's live set at Monarch Nightclub from June 23rd, 2017. https://soundcloud.com/natemanic https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/natemanic http://djnatemanic.podomatic.com

Sound Coalition's third episode exploring some new, deep house tracks from Henrik Schwarz, 6th Borough Project, Vonda7, and Roman Flugel.

Sound Coalitions Episode Two: a special mix inspired by Miami's electronic music scene. This month's mix features tracks from David Alvarado, Greg Kozo, Turnerment, Carlo Lio and more...

The first episode of the Sound Coalitions Podcast featuring tracks from The Persuader, Maya Schenk, Martin Eyerer and more.

SOUND COALITIONS Preview Mix by Christopher Foor