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ABL:Radio podcasts have become few and far between lately, but when we have something good we try to get them out for everyone to enjoy. Tal, one of our periodic DJs sent me this eclectic and mysterious mix which seems to be the perfect soundtrack for these anxious times we are living in. Enjoy!

Binary Heart - Mixed by Tal

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Like protons smashing in the Large Hadron Collider, this mix is full of fireworks and energy. Dimples and I played on a roof top party in Williamsburg earlier this summer, and I just couldn't get enough. He will be playing along side Ladycream, Carrie White[noise], and Dennis (me) at our upcoming party at Royal Oak on Friday 9/19 if you're looking for more!

Boarding Pass - Mixed by Dimples

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Photography: Emily Bucknell & Graphics: Mark Warrington

So it's been forever and a day since the last ABL:Radio mix, and no we haven't quit, just taken an extended break while pushing our Suspiria parties. That has wound down so our focus is back on the podcast. What better way so start back up again, than with a truly amazing mix?

While DJing at roof top party in Williamsburg a few weeks ago, I met Goldstitch. We chatted after my set regarding similar musical tastes. After he returned to London, we reconnected once and he sent me this funkadelic, discolicious mix. Strangely enough, the title "Redhook Shooters" was given long before we talked about running it on ABrooklynLife Radio. It must be destiny!

From very humble beginnings Djing around Manchester and my native Macclesfield, I’ve gone on to putting on equally humble Goldstitch nights around London since 2003. I mainly like to be on the other side of the decks bouncing off the walls at Lowlife’s quarterly parties in London which always has a brilliant crowd. Personally for me It’s all about late nights round friends houses playing our new finds... this is when we really listen to the music and adapt our knowledge and taste. There’s a group of us Starting a new night for September in Brixton, south London called “Let it Happen” with more grooves than Gordon Ramseys face.

Red Hook Shooters - Mixed by Goldstitch

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We've been so busy promoting our DJ night, Suspiria, we haven't had much time to make mixes for the podcast. Thankfully Carrie sent me this one our way other day. I've been listening to it ever since.

As always, Carrie has pulled together a nice menagerie of tunes. My favorite is the Midnight Juggernauts track "Into the Galaxy" right at the end. Nice touch!

Carrie's next appearance at Suspiria is May 25th.

Dynamic Tension - Mixed by Carrie White[noise]

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Back in the 90's when I helped to throw a few parties here and there, we always picked someone to be the PPH (Peak Party Hours) DJ. This person had the distinction of having the highest energy level.

On March 28th, ABL:Radio DJs are starting a new local night at club Deity on Atlantic Ave. I'm hoping Ladycréme will be the PPH DJ since they always want to make me get up and throw my hands in the air like I've won the lotto.

This latest mix is more on the disco tip than you usually expect from these guys, but I guarantee it's every bit as good if not better as some of their others. It was originally set-up as a DJ exchange with our comrades over in Bologna, Italy (DJ Omnidrive and associates), and we should be getting a mix from them soon.

Enjoy, and come check out our new night "Suspiria" at Deity!

Move Overload - Mixed by Ladycréme

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And now for something completely different.

For this week's podcast we have a spacey, psychedelic, shoe-gazer mix by Eric Shans. Eric was previously on ABL:Radio as Phenotract. You can occasionally catch Eric playing Brit-pop tunes on Wednesdays over at Abilene Bar on Court Street.

A Snow Flake Falls In Brooklyn - Mixed by Eric Shans

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Photo by Turbojoe, remixed by Luz.

Not content with sitting on the sidelines after 88 episodes, I've finally decided to produce my own mix for ABL:Radio. I'm following in the footsteps of many great DJs who've graced our blog, hopefully this comes close to the magnificence they've brought us.

This mix should take you on a dreamy 80-minute interplanetary journey though disco, techno, and other far-out jams. I've thrown in a one of my favorite records from a previous DJ life near the end of the mix. Enjoy and happy Valentine's Day!

Dionysus And The Pleiades - Mixed by Dennis

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Originally posted by our comrades over at Attitude City

Something of a slightly different flavor, like adding Carolans Irish Cream to your Sunday morning coffee instead of regular cream, the Attitude City boys of Montreal have assembled a collection of feet-warming tunes to cure your winter blues. Filled with the hot-chocolate sweet melodies and snow-crystal clear production skills of the contemporary masters, “Repercussions” is sure to add that certain extra something to your winter driving, warm-house-rocking, or snow-frosted walking excursions.

Repercussions - Mixed by Davey Lähteenmaa

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Tal, making his second appearance on this podcast, has returned with another fabulously eccentric mélange of classic techno beats, IDM, and other treats. This one will be sure to hold your interests throughout.

While this may only be his second podcast mix, he had been DJing monthly with the rest of the ABL gang over at our now defunct Skylab party. Don't worry though, if you're itching to hear him out somewhere, we're working on another venue closer to Carroll Gardens / Park Slope area.

Dusty Hofmann - Mixed by Tal

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While the podcast has been on an extended vacation, the DJs have been hard at work. We two hard rockin', disco rompin' Ladycreme mixes for your enjoyment this week. The second one will follow later in another post, plus I have a few more in the works.

This Saturday will be the last Skylab event at Sputnik Bar. Ladycreme will be DJing alongside Dekker. It's sad to see the event end a year of ups and downs, but we had a great time. I'm currently looking for a bar in the Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Park Slope area which might be interested in hosting a DJ night.

Cosmetic Surgery - Mixed by Ladycreme

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