The Listening Room goes all vinyl! Check out the mix by "eclectic collector" Sam Lopez aka slopez for 2 hours of house, disco, and other goodies.

Playlist: https://wkdu.org/playlist/68037

Another unplanned unfocused plow through the shelf, going thru trance and electro at first, then more downbeat later.... with records by Peter Lazonby, DaRand Land, Space Ghost, Kuniyuki, E.R.P., DJ Heure, Bliss Street Queens, Peter Benisch, Aedena Cycle, Tim Jackiw and many more.

Galloping through curious glints of house, technoid house, and IDM, with records by Bola, Rondenion, Ali Berger, Pub, Soul Of Hex, Aqua Bassino, Hame, The Irresistible Force, Lis Sarroca, Dream_E and many more.

XLucid conjures soundscapes that move with the cultural current—rooted in the legacy of dance music, yet always reaching forward. Their delivery is as dynamic as it is immersive, seamlessly moving between raw intensity and euphoric release. The result is a full-body experience that engages mind, body, and soul, cultivating a sense of unity across the dance floor.

Rooted in a lifelong dedication to the craft, Deluxe Ultra blends the history of dance music with a sharp sense of where it’s headed—reworking familiar sounds into something fresh and unexpected. But it’s more than just music—Deluxe Ultra is committed to uplifting the communities that built the scene, channeling dancefloor energy into equity, support, and real change.

Together, XLucid and Deluxe Ultra are co-founders of Afterglow, a party that centers immersion, real community, and intentional joy. Inspired by the pioneers of the past and the energy of their peers, XLucid and Deluxe Ultra aim to elevate every sense—through sound, scene, and solidarity.

Founder + resident DJ of Philly’s iconic queer party Polari: A Queer Agenda, Firestone brings a genre-blurring, unapologetically queer sound that moves dancefloors and hearts alike. From house to hyperpop, disco to trance, their sets are a masterclass in energy, joy, and liberation.

Firestone has been a massive inspiration to Afterglow since day one, so teaming up feels like a full-circle moment. Expect beautiful people, cloud-shaped pulses, and your HEAD IN THE CLOUDS on SATURDAY 7/26

XLucid conjures soundscapes that move with the cultural current—rooted in the legacy of dance music, yet always reaching forward. Their delivery is as dynamic as it is immersive, seamlessly moving between raw intensity and euphoric release. The result is a full-body experience that engages mind, body, and soul, cultivating a sense of unity across the dance floor.

Rooted in a lifelong dedication to the craft, Deluxe Ultra blends the history of dance music with a sharp sense of where it’s headed—reworking familiar sounds into something fresh and unexpected. But it’s more than just music—Deluxe Ultra is committed to uplifting the communities that built the scene, channeling dancefloor energy into equity, support, and real change.

Together, XLucid and Deluxe Ultra are co-founders of Afterglow, a party that centers immersion, real community, and intentional joy. Inspired by the pioneers of the past and the energy of their peers, XLucid and Deluxe Ultra aim to elevate every sense—through sound, scene, and solidarity.

Founder + resident DJ of Philly’s iconic queer party Polari: A Queer Agenda, Firestone brings a genre-blurring, unapologetically queer sound that moves dancefloors and hearts alike. From house to hyperpop, disco to trance, their sets are a masterclass in energy, joy, and liberation.

Firestone has been a massive inspiration to Afterglow since day one, so teaming up feels like a full-circle moment. Expect beautiful people, cloud-shaped pulses, and your HEAD IN THE CLOUDS on SATURDAY 7/26

Tracklist: TBA

ASHANA is a DJ based out of Philadelphia, PA specializing in: house, tech house, progressive house, and trance. With a passion for electronic music, ASHANA also started Spicewave, a local events company focused on electronic music pop ups. She has played at clubs such as XOX, Highwater Rooftop, and Blind Barber.

Tracklist: TBA

Big Queso is a producer and House DJ residing in Philly who can’t stand not having a good time. With influences from Kaytranada, Folamour, and Joe Kay, Big Queso is always ready for a party but isn’t afraid to let the vibes take over.

A fresh musical fillet, a jump down the vinyl rabbit-hole, with flavors of house, breakbeat, and ambient... with records from Tranquil Elephantizer, DJ Heure, Move D + Benjamin Brunn, Vril, Ciel, Cousin, Tasti Box, Reedale Rise, Sleepdial, and many others.

Another unplanned, unsorted, unmedicated sift through the vinyl shelves, flavors of house and electro with tracks from Feedback, Kenny Larkin, Entro Senestre, Holy Ghost Inc., Pure Science, Arovane, Genius Of Time, Anderson, Omegaman and more.

Tracklist: TBA

Lorboo is a non-binary multidisciplinary artist from North Baltimore, rooted in Philly’s underground scene for the past 9 years. As the creator of the queer event series Sub Zero and a photographer for artists across the East Coast, Lorboo’s diverse musical influences—spanning dubstep, grime, hard techno, house, trance, and underground hip hop & R&B—shape their distinctive sound and dynamic performances.

ONEELEVEN (111) aka @donotperceivethee is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Jersey, now based in Philly.

Pulling from her upbringing and inspirations, ONEELEVEN aims to create a sonic environment by meshing genres and sounds to make for an effortless masterpiece. Having some years under her belt, ONEELEVEN continues to cultivate spaces for QTBIPOC folks in the greater tristate area, hoping to bring something refreshing and new with every set.