Different shades, shapes, and decades of house and head-nodding techno on today's episode, including brand-new releases from Loidis, Nuron, John Digweed, Lake People, and Graham Hatke, plus assorted bits from Connective Zone, Anthony Rother, Earthen Sea, Adam BFD, and much more.

this one felt more brash to put together, but I think something came out of it at the end. need to intermingle the tracks better!! #goalfor2024 ( ๑‾̀◡‾́)σ"

genre: techno

https://wkdu.org/playlist/65493

For October, Shang (@shangzilla) is popping in for a mix on Pol Haus this Friday!

Shang has been a consistent DJ figure in Philly for many years and many many function, running on tasteful house and techno pickings. Being a constant force on Club Congress, Shang brings out a refined palate for all to freak to. You can also find him regularly on Great Circles under the show “Here – I made this for you…” (⁠ ⁠´⁠◡⁠‿⁠ゝ⁠◡⁠`⁠)

Tracklist: TBA

Philadelphia's bunnygirl DJ Yami loves to spin trance music and anything that feels like spirals, sparkles, or shadows. She draws connections between science, art, and sound, as she studies physics and filmmaking as well. She is the creator of the Philadelphia rave documentary "cycles."

Tracklist: TBA

Eden Alison has been a DJ most of her life and has stood for electronic dance music even longer. She brings the unique value of consistency as a DJ and faithful culture steward. Nearly early every week spanning eras, Alison's kept her music library current with the latest and sought-after, to share the story of her life. She opted to open this special edition of the program with a vinyl mix of just that. Expect freshly-squeezed trance futurism with a glance to prior journeys.

An all-CD mix of slinky IDM, loungey beats and gentle ambient to bring you down from our 87-hour Electronic Music Marathon - with tracks by Kilowatts, Sandspider, Funckarma, Sketch, Plaid, Thomas Koner, Aythar, Earth House Hold, Blamstrain, and many more.

Link to accompanying short film: https://youtu.be/B2cV2MxhznY?si=pJgvUv0X1gA6HN6k

Tracklist: TBA

Hailing from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, BONIRA is breaking barriers and bringing a fresh perspective to the electronic music scene. As a proud Cambodian-American, BONIRA is on a mission to pave the way for greater diversity and representation within the industry.

Drawing inspiration from an eclectic array of musical influences including the likes of Kaskade, Avicii, Knock2, and it's Murph, BONIRA's sound transcends boundaries, blending elements of bass house, tech house, and stutter house. With a commitment to versatility, he refuses to be confined to a single subgenre, instead opting to explore the full spectrum of house music.

Though just beginning his journey in music production, BONIRA is already making waves in the scene. Currently wrapping up on his debut EP, he's already play various small production venues and notably he has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned artist JVNA, a testament to his emerging talent and potential.

Beyond his musical endeavors, he is driven by a larger vision: to bridge the divide between all ethnicities and foster a more inclusive and unified community within the electronic music scene through music.

Tracklist: TBA

Suleiman is an experimental producer and DJ who mixes Bass Music, Industrial, and UKG, with North African flare from their Tunisian roots. Inspired by glitch art and liminal space, Suleiman takes listeners on an ethereal journey into the otherworldly. Armed with a Korg MS-20 and Roland Boutique JX03, their music blends ambient synth passages with syncopated bass-heavy beats and uncanny samples.

WKDU's 21st annual Electronic Music Marathon welcomed over 90 DJs to our home studio and across the city, broadcasting 87 hours of funk, soul, house, techno, DnB, grime, jungle, gabber, and more non-stop on the Philly airwaves! Local DJs, producers, and listeners like you raised $15k for WKDU and the Philly Unknown Project. This money will help their workplace engagement program at Community Thrift where returning citizens can get back on their feet and gain access to computers, resume-building assistance, and help secure stable long-term employment. To learn more, visit emm.wkdu.org.

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