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New Compilation from Julia Govor Connects DJs and Producers Despite Cancelled Tours

Indefinite Uncertainty, which dropped November 27, is the result of that mission. A 10-track compilation from Govor's own...

Liz Ohanesian

L.A. DJ Francesca Harding Spins Sam Cooke's Legacy

"This is a perfect time," she says on a recent phone call; while clubs and bars in L.A. have closed and the people who frequent them are...

Liz Ohanesian

PLAYING THE BAYRay Reck Brings the Bounce

A little over seven years ago, Ray Reck accepted an invitation on a whim to DJ a gig in San Francisco, and since then has been swinging beats and moving hips from Venice Beach, to San Jose, to Oakland and San Francisco. Representing the spirit of Oakland Bounce, a femme collective of bounce...

Kayla Fong and Zihao Huang

PLAYING THE BAYMahaWam is Taking Names and Snatching Wigs

MahaWam has become a staple among many establishments in San Francisco and Oakland, weaving house beats with his influence of tech metal and progressive rock to usher in a new era of queer freedom and expression. On any given night you can find MahaWam hosting and organizing club nights and events...

Kayla Fong and Zihao Huang

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ONLY NOISELeave The Party

Think about the last party you threw. Think about the beer bought and balloons inflated. Remember the quiche you labored over, only to realize no one wants to eat quiche at a party. Now consider the playlist you made. Don’t deny it – we all know you spent three lunch breaks compiling a shindig...

Madison Bloom

PLAYING DETROITDJ Duo Haute to Death

It was the day of my grandmother's funeral. Having spent the better portion of my day mourning the loss with my father and chain smoking while driving familiar streets of my hometown where the old bars had new signs, I was unnerved with realizing not everything was as I left it when I moved out and...

Jerilyn Jordan

VIDEO REVIEWThe Jane Doze "Lights Go Down"

When music's spun by women, it just sounds better. The Jane Doze is not one, but two beautiful - and more importantly, stupidly talented DJs. The duo has shared the stage with legends such as Calvin Harris and Diplo, although we think the real stunners here are Jane Doze. These heart-breakers also...

Sophie Saint Thomas

ALBUM REVIEWAlex Banks "Illuminated"

By the end of 2011, Brighton-based Alex Banks had already distinguished himself as a DJ and producer with distinctively complex and spacey live sets as well as a smattering of gorgeous remixes (Bonobo, Husky Rescue). His debut full-length, out June 2nd, has been two years in the making, and it...

Carena Liptak

TRACK REVIEWTodd Terje and Bryan Ferry "Johnny and Mary"

DJ Todd Terje modern synth recreation of Robert Palmer's "Johnny and Mary" sets a dreamy, distant downtempo that complements Bryan Ferry's hoarse narration of a couple falling apart.

Alexandra Freeman

TRACK PREMIERLongArms "Following Me"

With influences like Boys Noize, Bloody Beetroots, Justice, and Daft Punk, Long Arms hopes to take Electro Funk to the next level. There’s not much funkiness to his new single “Following Me,” but it’s a great dance song, one that’s easy to imagine at a party.

Alexandra Freeman