Shows
lifecrushedLCM077 - S'hellWe’re welcoming a special guest, with an altogether exceptional mix today. Maxwell, going with today’s moniker, S’hell - has put together a heartening and illuminating sound that we couldn’t be more delighted to share. An integral member of the community, and an architect within the Apt E organization, S’hell’s predilections and rich acumen of the craft shine brilliantly through this work.
Like a locomotive departing and later barreling through a sanguine and buoyant fog. The set begins by building a slow, meticulous foundation, expanding into a dense and progressive marvel. What could easily evolve into an angs...2020-10-021h 02
lifecrushedLCM076 - Well BeingThis weeks mix comes courtesy of another Northwest pal. Fresh off his release for 100% Silk, Well Being (https://soundcloud.com/wellbeingg) has tamed and weaved an energetic set to help shake off the dust bunnies gathering on your head and shoulders.
At a sprints pace from start to finish, the Portland resident has managed to capture and wrangle lightning. Electro-infused alchemy, the mix takes shape as an old growth trunk bristling with sharp barbs. Thick and sturdy rhythms keeping your feet firmly rooted, consistently burgeoning with serrated chords and crackles. It’s a burst of stamina and a kick in th...2020-05-1553 min
lifecrushedLCM075 - LeeshThis weeks mix is a dream-come-true. Friends of the show will more than likely be all too familiar with the pioneering mix series, Daisychain. It’s founder, Leesh, has put together a profoundly personal set befitting of the place we find ourselves in.
The mix sets out to celebrate being true to yourself, while simultaneously expressing the love shared between friends. Nailing it on the head, each track selection is intimately personal, serving as a placeholder for an isolated experience or a shared memory between her compatriot. The intimacy Leesh aimed to contextualize is palpable - you’re getting a firs...2020-04-171h 40
lifecrushedLCM074 - SlowfoamOur latest in the series comes from the ever-inspiring Slowfoam. A beloved friend to many here in Seattle and, until very recently, a resident as well. Her mix for us, which couples well with a leisurely stroll to a nearby body of water, immerses you in her undeniable talent to capture the subtleties of organic surroundings--the large brush strokes and delicate intricacies alike. The trees and the forest.
The set flows towards the ambient - it has a steady calming sensation woven throughout, with an occasional uprising of the eerie. It’s truly beautiful and a testament to the producer's keen a...2020-02-2900 min
lifecrushedLCM073 - DJ Having SexWe’re back, after an ever-so-brief hiatus, with a highly-anticipated chapter in the series. Starting 2020 off on the best foot possible, we are graced by the inimitable works of DJ Having Sex. Half stalwart, half party girl. A leader within the community, as much as they are an unwavering supporter of their peers. An instigator, repeatedly progressing the dynamic, while consistently maintaining equilibrium in and out of the club space.
A perfectionist to a T - this mix is an amalgamation of the DJs acute personas. A ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ mix, illustrating an ability to seamlessly transform from tasteful selector to tec...2020-02-031h 05
lifecrushedLCM072 - livwutangWe are beyond delighted to present to you a mix that has long been anticipated. Seattle-vanguard, livwutang, delivers a mix that has shaped up to be a true show-stopper.
It’s a ‘feel good’ mix, but not the kind of ‘feel good’ you get through a warm embrace or a picturesque meal shared with friends and family. This feels more like something cool; something cool as hell that makes you smirk. Imagine your friend is a card shark and you get to witness them wipe the floor with the shmucks they’re playing against. It never gets old. Liv is a force to b...2019-10-111h 05
lifecrushedLCM071 - FergAs the weather cools off, and the days get shorter here in Seattle, we’re delighted to present the next mix in the series by a local darling, Ferg. Comprised wholly of vinyl, the selections are compiled of records they’ve thrifted across the Pacific Northwest - a process they describe as part magic, part work. “Sometimes portals open up through which the alchemical objects flow. I try to listen to their story and use my process to be in dialogue with the creators and past stewards of the music.”
Their incorporeal approach to understanding the selections has given rise to what...2019-09-061h 04
lifecrushedLCM070 - Validation Dept.Big number 70 for the series. The platinum mix. A noteworthy addition for many reasons - it sees the return of not one, but two previous contributors. The alumni, Alex Carrabba (https://soundcloud.com/alexcarrabba) and Miata Man (https://soundcloud.com/miata_man), make up the indomitable force here in Seattle known as Validation Dept.
Fashioned by a combination of dubby cruisers and housey cuts; featuring the perfect amount of soulful horn and woodwind solo’s; seasoned with a bit of disco and hip-hop - the duo have managed to capture both of their distinct styles and distill them into one un...2019-07-031h 05
lifecrushedLCM069 - ExplorateurThis week in the series, we are treated to a very special ambient set from a principal figure amongst the Seattle landscape. A celebrated collector and devotee to vinyl, Explorateur (https://soundcloud.com/djexplorateur) has assembled and molded an hour of atmospheric emotions to help guide and soothe you.
Making use of three turntables for the first time, the set feels like a large quilt - built with sturdy, warm chords and tastefully adorned with light touches and ornate sounds. Unsure where one record ends, and other begins - it’s all too easy to get wrapped up and lost in...2019-06-1754 min
lifecrushedLCM068 - Paris SirisThis week in the series comes the highly anticipated entry of a Seattle wunderkind - Paris Siris. Packed with breaky oddities and sanguine chorus’ - the aptness for technicalities flares through. Delving and evolving deeper into an enigmatic peak-sound, the transitions and track selections shine - illustrating an individual well-versed behind the decks, and someone who has had their fair share of a rave.
Supporting, and feeling supported by the scene here in Seattle, Paris has a few projects in the works. Their production duo, JamRat, has plans for a vinyl release sometime this year, while their brainchild ‘Jetpack’ plans on thr...2019-05-271h 00
lifecrushedLCM067 - OhrwertHonored to welcome a dub-techno powerhouse into the fold for this weeks entry into the series. Ohrwert, the acclaimed Netherlands-based producer, has put together over an hours-worth of original material.
A constant thumping, Ohrwert’s mix summons a thick, nebulous fog - the snares and high-hats serving as brief glimmers of lucidness. It’s an hour of deep rumination, with a consistent theme and ambience making time hurtle by. A set to help you mull something over.
Ohrwert’s latest vinyl release comes as the split ep with David Hausdorf (https://soundcloud.com/davidhausdorf), ‘Persecution’ out now on the impressive Grounded i...2019-05-031h 17
lifecrushedLCM066 - dMIT.RYdMIT.RY, label-head to https://soundcloud.com/neoviolence, takes us for a spin this week. Break-heavy; sporadic, acidic, and ballistic. A set curated with the idea of improvisation within the dance floor in mind. Packed like sardines, filling the room one moment; spaced out with room to breathe the next.
Neo Violence has recently put out a VA, free to download on their bandcamp.
NV020 VA - https://bit.ly/2WHhDGH2019-04-031h 02
lifecrushedLCM065 - Marco WachsSprinting out the gate this week with an unrelenting set from Munich-based artist, Marco Wachs (https://soundcloud.com/marco_wachs). Techno selections firing on all cylinders, surging tempestuously for an hour straight like a bullet train of sound. Juxtaposed readily with an intermittent soft-touch - a break from the wild, allowing a bit of breathing room and a chance to soak it all in and compose yourself, before diving back in.
What seems turbulent and unruly is governed lickety-split. What seems muted and subdued is competently utilized and molded into springboards - displaying an intimate familiarity with each cog that...2019-03-181h 06
lifecrushedLCM064 - Idit FrenkelRecorded on a cloudy day in Tel Aviv, comes Idit Frenkel’s ‘Ode to Winter’ (https://soundcloud.com/iditf) - a rich and viscid mix of the dubby and deep. An all-vinyl set - it engulfs you in a warm, loose embrace like an oversized down jacket. Opulent tones roll in and out like an evening sun peaking from behind the clouds, later transitioning into a tonality more inky and brooding.
Living in Tel Aviv most her life, Idit Frenkel has been collecting records for a long time, however, only started DJing near her late twenties after she felt as though...2019-03-041h 00
lifecrushedLCM063 - RonanFurnishing this week’s suspension from reality comes the whimsical sounds and selections of Ronan (https://soundcloud.com/ronan-music). A mix steadily bursting with gentle breaks and pearlescent melodies, the Bogota-based artist helps to soundtrack a vibrant lucid dream. Spatially aware, the set comprises a colossal set of lungs - feeling at times vast and unobstructed. As it breathes out, it quickly morphs the expanse into something enclosed and tightly-woven, bringing the dance floor closer together. Confronting a roster of emotions, Ronan has braided a spiritual cure-all.
Including upcoming medleys from the DJ’s own imprint, Eternal Ocean (https://soundcloud.com...2019-02-1956 min
lifecrushedLCM062 - Xminus1Hitting the breaks hard with a drum machine whiz, a locally-renowned Aquarius, and electro royalty of Seattle, Xminus1. “Intended to capture the many feelings that accompany an all night party: from the anxious energy that exists in transit, to the raw emotions that are exposed after its end,” the DJ and producer chronicles the diverse story we have all encountered at the rave.
Maintaining a congruous rhythmic basis through-out, the producer applies the larger brushstrokes to a realizable narrative. The synthesizers that deviate from vicious growls, to acidic wallops; phantom perforations, to cherubic and whimsical melodies - all help lend to t...2019-02-081h 07
lifecrushedLCM061 - Caffeine WorldwideHello, and happy new year! We’re excited to get the ball rolling again, and we’ve struck gold with the first mix of 2019. Demonstrating a strapping competence in a vast array of melodic schools, Caffeine Worldwide has neatly comprised a set built almost entirely off his own unreleased originals.
Ranging from feisty breaks to subdued expanses; sultry mantras to formal automations - culminating as a thoughtful search into the soul.
Currently residing in Mexico, the promising musician is wrapping up a V/A for the San Diego party and label - Bouquet. Additionally, there are still a few copies left...2019-01-1848 min
lifecrushedLCM060 - Paul PSquaring a circle this week, with one hell of a mix from Of Paradise co-founder, Paul P. A Herculean sound, he has weaved together a commanding set brimming with powerful, cutthroat selections. Zero to sixty from the very get-go, it emulates the heart-pounding excursion folks are searching for in the club. Tracks ranging from Hermetics, Sepehr, Adam Pits, Posthuman, Carlton Doom, Yan Cook, Johnny Island, Gary Beck, Cleric, Solid Blake and The Maghreban - Paul P is a veteran of the craft and it shines quite clearly with this one.
His aforementioned label, Of Paradise, co-run by show alum, Fade...2018-12-1957 min
lifecrushedLCM059 - US41This week in the series comes an inimitable set from a local big wheel - US41. At an event, you’ll likely find him near the back of the floor conservatively stepping - preserving his energy for the long haul. A nimble DJ and a dexterous producer, his creations are meticulous and consistently unique - with no exception to this mix.
Akin to his tenets with dancing, US41’s selection of tracks is a diligent one - geared for drawing the experience out. Predominantly built off subtle and minute transitions, that make the unexpected entrances of gargantuan walking-bass lines even more...2018-12-1055 min
lifecrushedLCM058 - DJ ZumbaSeattle’s DJ Zumba, labelhead to the freshly-minted ‘Tech Startup’ imprint, holds responsibility for the latest addition to the mix series. The set is inspired by his recent travels, the folks he spent time with along the way, and ultimately, his return to the Pacific Northwest. Cool, calm, and collected sounds help compose the synth-rinsed hour, bubbling up with breaks and occasionally plunging deep down with dubbier grooves.
Tech Startup’s inaugural 12-inch, ‘TS000001’ by A Psychic Yes, points towards the labels complex and energizing sound - available currently on their Bandcamp. On the horizon, they’ve got a party lined up on No...2018-11-161h 03
lifecrushedLCM057 - AdachiThis week in the series we’re treated to a minimal, all-vinyl set from the Tokyo-based producer and close friend, Adachi (https://soundcloud.com/mshradc). Inspired by his recent escapade through Seattle and his undiluted affinity to the minimal, it’s an hour of mesmeric sounds and sensations. A deep-sea submersion with a dastardly quality.
Seeing Adachi mix vinyl is similar to watching a surgeon at work, but hearing it is just as breathtaking. His most recent release, ’Shonen EP’ is available via Ponza Records’ Bandcamp.
Enjoy.
'Shonen EP' (https://soundcloud.com/ponzarecords) ---> https://bit.ly/2JBOqrk
Artwork by Nicola Scu...2018-11-051h 07
lifecrushedLCM056 - Miata ManUp to bat this week comes the much-anticipated mix of a local cruiser and natural wine enthusiast. One half of Validation Dept., head honcho of Zoom Zoom Records, curator of the esteemed Zoom Mix series, and owner of a 1993 classic red Mazda Miata - it’s a real pleasure to have Miata Man in the fold.
Crusader of the dub, Mr. Miata has carefully whipped together a voyage of deep house. A sultry and viscose hour of rhythm - he manages to keep the energy comfortable, and the pace at a cruising speed. He knows his lane, he knows his br...2018-10-201h 02
lifecrushedLCM055 - DJ RatThis week’s set comes from Tacoma-transplant, and a Seattle main-squeeze - DJ Rat. A nefarious mix - what feels like a high-stakes game of cat and mouse through a dilapidated power-plant, is in actuality an hour of blistering electro, authoritative techno, and an occasional oddity to deliver a quick breather.
“This was recorded in 1 take in my bedroom one night on my friend Aashish's CDJ’s (thank you Aashish). I didn't include the full tracklist because it sometimes feels like people just look at that instead of listening, so if you want an ID, just comment and I’ll try to g...2018-10-051h 17
lifecrushedLCM054 - Drake ForsythThis week in the series sees the mesmerizing work of Drake Forsyth (https://soundcloud.com/dtforsyth). Trance-inducing; the Seattle DJ has an uncanny knack for gradually putting the listener into a euphoric daze - comparable to descending slowly into warm honey. Yielding brief moments to come up for air, the set’s emphasis leans in to the hypnotic - the changes and transitions delicate. He takes his time, and masterfully so.
Forsyth is one of the contributing members to Bottom Forty (https://soundcloud.com/bottomforty), an outstanding label, party, and mix series - integral to the city’s underground scene. Addi...2018-09-211h 00
lifecrushedLCM053 - karl jaimsMaking the rounds this week with a mix from the talented, Tampa-based DJ, karl jaims (https://soundcloud.com/karljaims). Formulated while a storm was just opening up, and sunlight began to peak through, the virtuoso was reminded of his time in Northern Italy. As a result, the set incorporates a balanced supply of heady italo-themed tracks, and temperamental, underlit rhythms.
DJing in the Florida underground since 2007, karl jaims cut his teeth in the DIY scene when throwing a party in the woods, behind an abandoned suburb with just a moving truck and a generator - calling it a ‘Baby Shower’. This...2018-09-151h 13
lifecrushedLCM052 - DJ Gag ReflexLocal agent of chaos, DJ Gag Reflex (https://soundcloud.com/djgagreflex), has joined the series this week. A rambunctious set, structured to imitate the experience of vertigo; interpreting it’s shape and visualizing it as a vertical spiral. Through means of slowly decreasing the tempo, and utilizing tracks that suggest a trace-like state, she builds a sensation that borders on spiraling out of control but consistently snapping back into sanity at the necessary moments.
A trusted and revered talent, DJ Gag Reflex is another venerated individual that helps make up the remarkable TUF organization (https://soundcloud.com/tufseattle). She runs th...2018-09-081h 01
lifecrushedLCM051 - Max WyattKeeping right along, we’re thrilled to present the stunning mix from https://soundcloud.com/dansudiscs label head, Max Wyatt (https://soundcloud.com/maxwyatt). A spatial and emotive mix, Max focuses on building vibrant soundscapes with pleasing amounts of valleys, plains, and peaks. Enjoying a lot of breakbeat, and euphoric downtempo over the past few months, his interests shine through on this one. An approach and sound that allows multiple return trips, giving back something new with each listen.
With a few releases slated for this year, expect to see a track of Wyatt’s on an upcoming https://soundcloud.com...2018-08-311h 09
lifecrushedLCM050 - Nice TouchMix number 50. For this very special occasion, we’ve asked two of our favorite, very special selectors to hop back on the saddle. ‘Ahold Of’ (https://soundcloud.com/ahold_of) and ‘Simone’ (https://soundcloud.com/simonepierson), both former contributors to the series, team up to form the DJ super group - Nice Touch.
Together, they’ve weaved a saga of monumental proportions. A two hour mix elegantly covering every hour’s needs in an all-nighter scenario. We couldn’t dream of a better set - it feels like a real celebration.
Nice Touch will be playing the upcoming FANCYFEAST, October 6th (location TBA...2018-08-241h 57
lifecrushedLCM049 - LycheeIn the hot seat this week, comes the Brooklyn-based DJ, Lychee (https://soundcloud.com/lycheefrut). A friend of the show, and a friend to many here in Seattle, it’s been a long time coming and they have delivered tenfold. Hulking rhythms, fastened down with radiant melodies, shrewdly weaved together creating a wonderfully entrancing journey. Originally planning for a more linear mix, they instead let go of the notion and focused their attention on building atmosphere, while including tracks from friends they see as pushing the scene in their own respective ways - hitting the mark, dead on.
A monthly re...2018-08-021h 06
lifecrushedLCM048 - Arson NickiArson Nicki (https://soundcloud.com/arsonnicki), one of Seattle’s most creative and aggressive drag artists, has fashioned a deeply personal and all-around seamless mix for us this week. The track selection, while playful, is viscous and heavy with soul - coinciding nicely with the current heatwave.
Arson, a stalwart amongst the queer community, is the producer and host of ‘Rapture’ - an evening of boundary-breaking drag performance with a dark, techno ambiance, hosted at the Timbre Room complex. Rapture will be celebrating it’s second anniversary on August 11th - a link to tickets provided below.
On cloud nine with thi...2018-07-2757 min