Starlight Thursdays Episode 200!!we have a very special recoding to share for this milestone. Our resident artist MumbleBee recently released their first ep. We featured them in an album release party and hit record as they preformed their first “all original set” composed from tracks on their ep as well as unreleased music they recently produced. It’s been amazing having MumbleBee join our art collective and we couldn’t be more proud to showcase their talent and art. They have been behind the Dj decks since 2020 and have performed in a multitude of settings, from Missoula pride to Anaconda Pride, Mountain tops and Bars, Rock quarries, Forests down to

Basements like The Senvion where this was recorded. Originally from Kalamazoo Michigan they fell in love with Burner culture and electronic music. After moving to Missoula we quickly adopted them into our art collective, community and family.

Let’s take a closer look into the deep complexities that are MumbleBee.

How long have you been Producing:

- in a DAW? Maybe a year and a half. In general? My entire life ;3

Why did you get into it?

I enjoy the manipulation of sounds, and the tactile response feeling of a mixing board. Being the center of attention every now and again is nice too. :p

[Producing] I went into this EP curious about sound - what it is, how it works, what do all the little acronyms mean? - I finished this EP with more questions than answers - and a curiosity that has evolved since into fascination.

What inspires you?

It can be anything -- a color, an emotion, places I visit, people, my friends, etc.

Machines, socialist machines, machine/human cooperation

Please tell us a little bit about this recording?

This is my EP, Kindergarten, a few months post release, and other works I have completed or partially completed since then.

All of the songs within are made from my hands, filled with the love and encouragement from my family and friends.

Please enjoy :3

Tracklist:

Catmosphere

Coming Online

The Man in Black

Wewowewa

BeeBahBooBeeBop

Nap Time

Machines Socialist

Sky and Machine City (Formerly Chef Boldgloom)

Breath Breaker

BommBohmBeemBum

RyeHeartAndrzej

For more MumbleBee check out

https://soundcloud.com/mumble_b33

Bandcamp: https://mumblebeew33b.bandcamp.com/album/kindergarten

Starlight Thursdays Episode 199. Welcome SPACE CHUNK to the series!

He’s been behind the booth for the past 9 years. You may have had the pleasure of hearing him play at Forest Creatures 6, a few open decks and house parties around Bozeman.

Let’s take a closer look into the world of

SPACE CHUNK

Why did you get into it?

Growing up in Minneapolis I was a midwest hip hop head and was introduced to the turntablist/beats side of DJing. Artists like DJ Abilities and Ant were big inspirations with a focus on sample based mixing and scratching on top of drum loops. When I moved to Bozeman in 2013 I got introduced to bass music by taking road trips up to Missoula to see a show and then driving back to Bozeman before class started the next day. At the time we really didn't know what we were doing but we were seeing these insane artists like Excision, Pretty Lights, Zeds Dead, and Odesza in venues like the Wilma and Tophat. After one of those shows I remember my friends and I downloading a cracked version of Ableton and started making mix tapes as a way to share music. Learning the basics of Ableton opened the door to producing and I eventually got into making my own tracks.

Following those artists we saw at the Wilma; I ended up attending Shambhala 2015 for my first camping music festival, which gave me an introduction to festival culture and dance focused DJing. After my first Shambhala I bought my first DJ controller and ever since then DJing and producing have been my main creative outlets.

What inspires you about electronic music?

From an artistic standpoint I love the act of combining sounds to make something new. Like a classic liquid track might make me feel nostalgic and a modern tech-step track might make me feel groovy. What happens when I play them back to back, or double drop them together? I might end up with some new sound more complex than either song by itself. I think every sound has the ability to trigger a memory or idea, and I really try to lean into that when mixing songs together.

What inspires you about electronic music culture?

I love the insane amount of effort and creativity that goes into every event. From the organizers to the attendees, everyone is always giving it 100%. Also the culture of extreme acceptance is awesome.

Tell us about your mix?  

I start it off with my newest original remix, and then dive into a compilation of the floatiest DnB songs I've been able to find over the last year or so. I have a process where I'll freestyle a quick mix and then listen to the mix on a bike, ski, or drive making note on what tracks and combos fit the vibe of what I'm doing. This mix is sort of the "best of" from all those mixes and is my best interpretation of road tripping and recreating around Western Montana.

Lots of funk, soul, and hip hop influence, with a backbone of DnB rollers and deep bass. Inspired by Diesel Boy, DownLink, and Alan Flava.

For more SPACE CHUNK check out

https://soundcloud.com/spacechunk

Starlight Thursdays Episode 198 DJ Slacks is back with a beautiful deep house mix. Filled with groves, funky beats and all together smooth

How long have you been DJing?

5 years this year!!

Why did you get into it?

There is nothing better than playing a show with your friends and watching the crowd move. Missoula keeps me doing it.

What events have you played?

Summer Roller Boogies, Monks Bar, Badlander,The Furnace, The sidewalk outside the Wilma, Daisychain Events, Funk of July, Suite Two

Where are you from?

Los Angeles, CA

What genres are in this mix?

Techno, House, Afrohouse, Electronica

Can you tell us a bit about your mix?

I made this mix New Years Day, as soon as I got home from celebrating another journey around the calendar. I wasn’t ready to sleep as I wanted to watch the sunrise and reflect on 2023. I thought about the ups and downs, highs and lows. I thought about how grateful I was for the community surrounding me. It sounds silly but I imagined myself as a bowling ball, being bounced back and forth off the bumpers as I slowly rolled down the lane. Lots of ups, lots of downs, lots of side to side. But I never hit the gutter.. I think this mix reflects 2023 for me in that way. Lots of ups and downs, happy times, sad times, with introspective bumpers in between to keep you in a forward motion towards the pins. Hitting all pins isnt the goal…you can hit the gutter and the ball comes right back to you, ready for you to roll down the lane again and give it your best.

For more check out

youtube.com/strattonjack87

Instagram @DJSTRATTONMT

Starlight Thursdays Episode 197. We’re always excited to receive a mix from Kris Moon. With 30 years behind the decks he’s a wealth of knowledge and sound. These days you can find him maintaining his residency at the Badlander and playing anything fun that comes along. From pop up sets at Suite 2 to sound camps at Forest Creatures he continues to share his love for the music, the community and exploration of new sounds.

-BK Love-

  This is a tender mix that bridges the gap between the dancefloor and intimacy. Featuring house and garage tracks from Fred Again, Duskus, Bonobo and Overmono. This one is For FRIENDS!

-Kris Moon-

For more check out

www.krismoon.com

Starlight Thursdays Episode 196 Featuring a live recording of GETDOWN and PRICERIGHT back to back at Retro Futurisma NYE 2024. This was a fantastic collaboration house party between Unitopia and Starlight Reunion. It felt like a return to our roots and low pressure compared to the new years we’ve done in the past. It was a great opportunity to focus on the art and strengthening relationships with friends. This mix is a testament to that and was amazing to experience in person. I’m really glad we were able to capture it so we can share it with you. Happy New Year!

- BK Love -

Starlight Thursdays Episode 195 Featuring Forrest.

This is a broad selection of house that’s meant for the dance floor. Originally recorded at the Rialto in Bozeman, this set builds energy throughout—groovy cuts from the beginning of the mix give way to energetic club beats towards the end.

Starlight Thursdays Episode 194 Featuring Carr Tell’s 10th mix in the series. He’s put this one together for us to kick off the new year and we’re so excited he did. It opens up with one of the latest tracks he’s produced and will be featured on his new album set to be released this summer.

Starlight Thursdays Episode 193 welcome kaPOWski to the series!!

They pack quite the punch both as a DJ and as a artist. If you had the pleasure of experiencing the Psychedelic Cabin at Forest Creatures 5 then you’ve had a taste, as they were the lead behind that amazing camp. Let’s take a closer look into kaPOWski.

How long have you been DJing? 

I got into this during the pandemic, after years of making playlists and collecting music.

Where do you live? 

Bozeman, MT

Where are you from originally?

Portland, OR

Why did you get into it?

I have a traditional music background and work professionally in the event production field, so I already spend a lot of time in the areas where music and community and party overlap. I met a new friend at a small private festival who volunteered to teach me how to use the software and equipment, and I was HOOKED!

What events have you played?

I played several sets at Burning Man in 2022 and 2023, as well as playing at some smaller regional burn events. I love playing private/community parties. And I just played at the Rialto in Bozeman in December.

What inspires you to DJ? 

Being the beating heart of a party and a vibe. Not in a way that is driven by ego - honestly if I completely blend into the background of an excellent experience for others, I’ve done it right.

What genres are in your mix? 

House and disco are my heart home. Techno is my sexy lover. Breakbeat is the cool kid that I’m still getting up the nerve to talk to.

Can you tell us about your mix?  

This was a fun practice sesh I did at home that I just happened to hit record on, and it gelled together in a beautiful way - I feel like this is a pretty succinct representation of my DJ viewpoint.

For more kaPOWski listen at

https://soundcloud.com/djkapowski

Starling Thursdays Episode 192 Featuring BK Love “In the House Mix”

Starlight Thursdays Episode 191 f

Welcome DJ Reed to the series.

How long have you been DJing?

I started to pick it up in college in 2015, and started to take it more seriously around 2016/2017, so around 7 years earnestly.

Why did you get into it?

Got into it as I lived in a party house with two other guys that liked to mess around & were maybe a year into learning how to DJ, they showed me what they knew & pretty soon I was hooked. Around that time i was just getting into festivals & was promoting local raves in Portland, OR. I used to hang out with a crew based out of Olympia Washington that would put on renegade events in the forests in between Olympia & Portland. I got to play for two hours at one of those campout quarry parties & immediately knew it was something I wanted to pursue more. After that I played a lot of house parties/college bars, and kept at it when I moved to Missoula.

What events have you played?

In Missoula I’ve played extensively at the Badlander/Monks/VFW along with a handful of opening gigs for touring artists (SkiiTour, Polish Ambassador, etc) & several local electronic showcases at the Top Hat. I’ve played at boutique festivals (Jammin in the Gulch, Womple Blossom, etc). Beyond that, I’ve played Missoula staples (Disco Bloodbath, events in Caras park, Socotra after parties) and I put on a handful of outdoor parties every summer in Missoula & surrounding areas with my good friends under the name AlpenGlow Social Club, and have played at quite a few renegade events in OR/WA/MT/CA over the last 7 years (never Forest Creatures). I am very tight with the Royale crew & played a handful of shows for them back in the day as well. Currently I’m working on a new residency at a bar project in Missoula that should open by next year.

Where are you from?

Missoula Montana!

What inspires you?

The feeling you get on the dancefloor where everything else falls away & you’re just focused on the music and dancing! To me it's very meditative & healing to get down with your friends, and the communities I've met through music festivals/underground parties are some of the kindest friends I know.

What genres are in your mix?

Disco, Tech House, Bass House, Progressive House.

A few words about your mix?

This is an exploration of contemporary house music.

Who are some of the artists in your mix?

Eli Brown, Kyle Watson, Joshwa, Eden Prince, John Summit, Salvatore Ganacci, Renato Cohen, LPZ, etc.

Link to your sound cloud or other?

https://on.soundcloud.com/hwZzFHXB1a1eGHsf8