It's a Journey Radio: Recent Episodes
It's a Journey
Showcasing some of the Bay Area's best local/underground electronic music DJ's. Hosted by Hafid Alfonso
Considered a relatively fresh in the scene, he’s developed a euphoric style of sound with heart-throbbing bass which is a gimmick that grows on you fast but delicately before it leaves you craving for more.
With his exposure in the House and Techno scene this has earned him opportunities to curate sets at It’s a Journey undergrounds ,a residency at Subspace Techno in San Francisco and shared line ups with known industry names such as Gene Farris and other local talents.
Zaria is a Siberia-born, West Coast-raised dark and melodic techno producer and DJ with a unique and eclectic background. Being a musician from a very young age, her influence spans many genres. Zaria's goal is to connect with the listeners and dance floor through emotional, deep, cinematic, and introspective sounds.
SELECTA-NAY (Tanay Buddhdev) is a local & online DJ in San Francisco Bay Area, California. Being born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya till the age of 18 before moving to California, his style of house & techno has an influence/splash of hip hop, reggae, and tribal vocals and samples.
Emanate (Emily & Nate) fell in love with the mystique of electronic music at an early age. Nathan Vain knew right away what his future passion held when he acquired his first turntables at the age of 17. Emily Fox took a different route starting her journey in the music scene as an organizer and promoter. This endeavor lead to landing Nathan his first residency at a popular after hours spot back in 2001.
A few years down the road and a desire for their success growing strong they moved to San Francisco together and started producing music as Emanate. Nathan enhanced his knowledge of music and the industry working at DanceRecords.com from ‘04 to ‘09 as a Content Manager. That was followed by a stint interning at the Mothership / Dirtybird labels. He also spent some time at the DJTechTools office working with midi controllers and software. Emily has developed her understanding of electronic music culture by throwing various events throughout San Francisco over the years. She also spent some time as a member of (a few) bands where she was writing songs, singing and playing keyboard. Emily’s next logical step became DJing, as a way to expand her talents and performance needs. From Techno, Tech House to Deep House you can expect a clever blend and balance of deep and edgy music that is thoughtfully procured.
You can find Emanate on soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/emanate
Bruja aka Nina Adib is an up and coming DJ from the SF Bay Area. Her sound can be best described as enchanting and spellbinding. She shares how she got started as a DJ and plans for the future.
San Francisco based DJ Joseph Lee shares his beginnings with electronic music and his new project he's taking around the city!
Dj M3 has staked his everlasting claim in the Bay Area music community in 1990 as a key promoter and DJ, roles for which he took on the abbreviated appellation of M3, short for “Makes Me Move”. Begun as a fluid, down-tempo approach, M3 eventually evolved his sound to the expression of Deep House, Disco, and Tech House chuggers he is known for today. He joins us for a straightforward conversation discussing pressing current events on all things voting 2020 and COVD-19 as a nightlife venue owner. We hope you enjoy the never before released mix captured live from DIsco Knights @ Burning Man 2017!
Atlas Kan is a self-described music aficionado. He is the owner of Bay Area Sound Systems (B.A.S.S.)Join us we talk shop regarding electronic music in the Bay Area and learn a little more about him. You can follow Atlas Kan on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/atlaskan
A freelance graphic designer and owner of Spicy Boys Club by day, he has been using these tools to build not just a clothing brand, but also an organization focused on giving back to the house music community.
This DJ has been making his way around the bay playing at venues like Halcyon, Audio, 1015 Folsom, and The Midway.
Mr. V is an American House Music DJ, producer, and vocalist. He is also the owner of Sole Channel Music and Muzik 4 Tomorrow. Mr. V has also released original productions, collaborations & remixes for other labels including Vega Records, Flamingo Records, Play It Down, Dessous Recordings, King Street Sounds, Large Music, Strictly Rhythm, Airplane Records, Defected Records and many more. Combining his multifaceted skills as a DJ / Artist/ Producer / Remixer and with an ear towards dance music's roots, Mr. V is a name to watch out for!
Join us for a candid conversation followed by an exclusive mix for It's a Journey with an icon of house music.
With a solid collection of tracks, Arturo's music has helped define the unique and emerging Silicon Valley sound. This approach blends the driving, beat-laden beauty of techno with the soulful, deep melodies of house.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Arturo Garces has been surrounded by dance music his entire life. The son of a serious collector of funk, soul and disco records, Arturo grew up listening to the roots of house music. These early influences are evident in his works as a DJ and producer today. Interested in making his own music, Arturo got hold of a sampler in 1995 and hasn't looked back since.
"Life is rhythm, rhythm is life, then you become the dance and it's at that moment you realize this whole time you've been dancing, it's been to the rhythm of life".
Music helps to set life's mood. How did he get here??? Well its been quite a journey. He loves it all, from 70's soul, 80's funk, and alternative. Quality music is his passion. Early 80's hip-hop and the Bay Area rave scene in the 90's shaped his DJ persona. Check him out in this episode! Connect with Sly | https://soundcloud.com/djsly7
A known figure in the local San Jose house music scene shares some of his story. Connect with No Way Jose | https://www.mixcloud.com/djnowayjose/
Once upon a time(around November 2017) in the quiet town of Campbell, California, a quiet, socially awkward girl named Ally(who couldn't even dance) was put behind the decks in her friends garage, and as soon as those headphones came on, she was hooked.
From that day on she honed her skills, playing any chance she got, and as her ability grew, so did her confidence. Suddenly, she caught herself doing her own little bounce and wiggle behind the booth. All of the sudden, she was confident enough to play out at clubs!
Ally is still slowly evolving her style, playing Disco, Slutty Tech House, and Dark Moody Techno, depending on her mood. Over the last few years she has been lucky enough to play events with David Harness, Mood II Swing, NIck Monaco, and Jozif. She has also had the pleasure of playing The Black Skull Carnival, and Outerlimits Festivals.
She has recently joined the Common Ground Crew, as well as the all female team of Supervixen, and is excited for whatever comes next
Paul Leath has taken on several roles with his involvement in the electronic community, promoter, agent, manager and record distribution. During this entire span, always producing and deejaying. His new projects currently involve the development and expansion of El Otro Mundo Productions. The "umbrella" of every project that involves members of the collective. El Otro Mundo Recordings is the original label from El Otro Mundo Productions started by his brother, Christopher aka El Gato.
Tone Rangole is co-owner/label manager/resident DJ at Household-Digital, resident DJ at StrutSF and co-founder of Household Recordings & Lifted Music. Household Digital is an established California bay area record label that has seen the support from the likes of Richie Hawtin, Stacey Pullen, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Dennis Cruz, Dj Sneak, Terry Francis, Eddie Richards and many more. Tone Rangole has been on the turntables since 1999, being a student of the underground and fan of the house music movement since 1995. As one of Household's label bosses, his DJ sets and productions range from House to Deep House to Tech House to Techno, intergrating heavy basslines with quality uplifting melodies, solid drum percussion, twisted vocals, and funky grooves appealing to a broad spectrum of dancefloor fans. Tone's production has been featured on his own label Household along with Graff Traxx and NSF Records. DJing has been the true vehicle in which to deliver and showcase worldwide his passion for the Household sound and productions of artists he works with and respects as artist's. Connect with Tone Rangole | https://soundcloud.com/tonerangole
Monchis is a San Francisco based DJ. He shares how he got started and his early influences in the scene.
Mike Randall is a DJ based out of San Francisco, CA. He is resident at Wish Bar & Lounge where he hosts monthly parties called, A Night of Deep Musique. Connect with Mike Randall on Sound Cloud | https://soundcloud.com/mcran239
After a tremendous debut at the legendary Audio SF in early ‘18, WEZ rapidly grew into his current role as a local heavy hitter in the scene. With roots in dubstep and trap sounds, he tends to lean toward the heavier spectrum of techno and house. His perfectionist attitude towards mixing and penchant for being so secretive with the hidden gems he tosses into his sets have gone far to help him stand out amongst his peers. It's thanks to this that he has kept a busy booking schedule making regular appearances throughout the Bay Area at venues such as 1015 Folsom, Halcyon, LV44, and several underground after hours events. Wez joins us on the show along with a close friend, Jazzy UK.
When it comes to spinning contemporary house and techno, put your trust in Anthony Zmoda. As a diehard member of the West Coast electronic music scene, he channels his passion and experience into every performance. With an insatiable thirst for discovering cutting-edge music, he focuses on developing and fine-tuning his library of dance floor gems, ranging from early-morning deep house to late-night throbbing techno.
Christian is a resident deejay for It’s a Journey, San Jose’s premier party experience. He brings a decade of deejay experience, his own unique sound, and a lifetime of musical influences to the dance floor. Not only is he passionate about showcasing local talent and beyond, he’s dedicated to mastering his craft and taking his listeners on a musical journey, to the far reaches of outer space. Connect with Christian Miranda| https://soundcloud.com/christianmiranda
Hood Aliens are DJ's based in San Jose, California. They share how they met and got started in their passion project. One chance is all it took 10+ years ago for Bay Area51 DJ’s Hood Aliens. Back then they went by Lock Up Your Sisters, and one shot at the legendary Kelly's Mission Rock in SF was all it took. That lead to an almost 2 year residency at the now defunct KMR as well as a residency at the local San Jose hipster party ‘Wasteland’ at the ripe age of 21! Connect with Hood Aliens on Sound Cloud | https://soundcloud.com/hoodaliens
ENVYTNC a local San Jose/Silicon Valley based DJ joins us on our first episode. He tells us what made him discover electronic music and his pursuit into becoming a DJ.