Mix Monday: Tensnake - DJ Set for Okini

Last night, I decided to ditch the radio show for Tensnake's set at Le Poisson Rouge. I love doing my show, but I have no regrets on my decision. Tensnake was amazing! Seriously, this was the best show I've been to in a while. If you get the chance, check him out. He'll be in Miami this week, and then he's back overseas. Fan his page and check out the list of tour dates. 

I think this mix is a bit more relaxed in comparison to last night's set, but maybe I'm simply to tired to get down at the moment. Whoa -- too tired to dance. That's new. Thanks Tensnake.

Tensnake DJ Set for Okini by Tensnake

Mix Monday: Shiny Disco Club - Millenium Disco, Vol. 2

Oops! I totally forgot it was Monday. Fail. I blame the last two hours that were spent watching Intervention. I love that show. It's one of my biggest guilty pleasures. There's something about the psychological aspect of being a drug addict that's really intriguing. Sorry to all my alcoholics out there, drug addicts make for better episodes.

My latest fix has been this Millenium Disco compilation. Since I've messed the idea up of having a "Mix Monday," I'm going to commit. It'll be like "Compilation in the early hours of Tuesday." (That's totally not sticking.) Anyway, download this compilation. It's all free, so you can't argue with 24 tracks of disco goodness. I will surely be rocking these on the radio.

SDCR007 Various - Millenium Disco vol.2 by Shiny Disco Club

Mix Monday: Vanguard Presents #1 - Louis La Roche, Xinobi, FireFlowerz

This is the first mix in a series of mixes being released by Vanguard. Each week three of their favorite artists will each have 10 minutes of a mix to showcase their best tracks. Kicking off 'Vanguard Presents' are Louis La Roche, Xinobi, and FireFlowerz. 

Vanguard Presents #1 - Louis La Roche, Xinobi, FireFlowerz by VANGUARD

Mix Monday: Oliver - Audio Speedwagon (Part One)

In celebration of their first release, "Dirty Talk", Oliver put together this mix of their favorite obscure italo, disco, and funk tracks. The energy of this mix is wonderful! I even whipped out the half finished bottle of champagne from New Year's that I found in the back of my fridge this morning. My only complaint about this mix is that it's about 30 minutes long. As soon as I finished off my glass of no-so-bubbly and got set into my groovy shuffle, the mix ended. Oh well, I'll blame the flat champagne.

Head over to Beatport to grab Oliver's "Dirty Talk" EP, and enjoy this mix. Hopefully your listening experience goes a bit smoother than mine.

Audio Speedwagon - Part One by weareoliver

Mix Monday: Russ Chimes - Expressway Mix Pt. 4

Woo hoo! Something new from Russ Chimes. It's been about 8 months since the third installment of his Expressway Mix series, and I missed his energy.

Expressway Mix Pt. 4 by Russ Chimes

Mix Monday: Diyqee - DQ Tape X

The most exciting thing in the world for me is finding a new artist. Even if everyone already knows about them and I'm years behind, I still act like a giddy school girl. (My friends probably consider me a music hoarder, but I'm okay with that.) Today, Mix Monday led me to Diyqee. I wish I had more to work with, but all I got from the internet is that Diyqee's a 20-year-old dj/producer from Paris, France. I dig his style. This mix has all the right grooves. Head over to Diyqee's Facebook page to snag the links to download the tracks from all of his DQ Tapes from this year. Well, I guess we're done here. Alors dansez.

DQ Tape X by Diyqee

Mix Monday: Villa - 'in the mix' Best of 2011

The year is almost over, and it was another great year for music. I'm still putting the finishing touches on my top albums of the year. A lot of djs are putting together these great end of the year mixes. They're like VIP status mixes -- the best of the best. Villa's best of list caught my ear the other day. I'm pretty sure they put everything into this one.

VillA 'in the mix' Best of 2011 by VILLA (Official)

Mix Monday: Shindu - Mixtape for Electro Boogie Encounter

Shindu found a spot in my heart after first hearing their version "Happy House" released on Kitsuné earlier this year.

Shindu - Happy House by Shindu

I'm so glad Shindu put together this mix for Electro Boogie Encounter! It furthers my love of all things Belgian. These are some great tracks! Goldroom's remix of Niki & The Dove makes a much welcomed appearance, along with a great Edwin Van Cleef remix to feed my recent obsession. I'll put some cherishable moments and the tracklist after the jump. This one's getting burned for keeping in the car. Enjoy the beats, and check out the full interview on Electro Boogie Encounter (sending some traffic love).

Shindu - Mixtape for Electro Boogie Encounter by Shindu

Mix Monday: Edwin Van Cleef - November Mix

Yes, November is over, but that doesn't change how awesome this mix is. British dj/producer Edwin Van Cleef is one of my favorites right now. He's got a great smooth disco vibe going on. Luckily, he's touring North America between December 8-17th. Woo!

Edwin van Cleef - November Mix by Edwin van Cleef

Mix Monday: The Magician - Magic Tape #17

The Magician needs no explanation. Seventeen is here. Now listen...

Magic Tape Seventeen by TheMagician

Mix Monday: Moonlight Matters - 10 Days Off 2011 Mixtape

This isn't a new mix by Moonlight Matters, half of the Belgian duo Villa, but it popped up on my dashboard today. First off, I love the starting point. It also has some of my favorites tracks.  The rain in the area today sucked, but the energy off this surely made everything better. I hope that it does the same for you.

Moonlight Matters - 10 Days Off 2011 Mixtape by Moonlight Matters

Mix Monday: L'Étranger - Vier (You Need It! Mixtape)

British dj/producer Ben Thomas, as L'Étranger, mixed this up for the fourth installment of a mix series for You Need It! This mix has a great range of tracks. The tracklisting is after the jump. I was really happy to hear Stardust, Ed Rec, and Toro y Moi on this, but even more exciting was hearing Earth Wind & Fire, and MJ. Very nice! Thomas is another young dj, only 19 years old, and he's been doing it for several years.

L' Étranger - "Vier" (You Need It Exclusive Mix) by You Need It!

Mix Monday: Maelstrom - BNR Introduction Mix

Joan Mael Péneau is a dj/producer from France who's been making beats for 10 years. For the past seven years, he's been working under the name Maelstrom. I've been on a huge disco kick, but the combination of aggressive electro, deep house, and lush synths makes this a killer mix. His upcoming Tanger EP will debut on the new Boys Noize digital sublabel, BNR TRAX, just in time for American Thanksgiving. I don't think my family will enjoy Maelstrom as the feasting music. I'll have to remember headphones.

MAELSTROM BNR INTRODUCTION MIX by Boysnoize Records