Jay Negron AKA J*Ski Interview Bio

Whilst I was doing some research into Disco DJ and editor/remixer Jay Negron AKA J*Ski I came upon his "bio" on his Soundcloud page. It reads like an interview and has lots of interesting information from his time as a DJ in New York between 1973-1982.

I am not sure if the Internet crawlers do a good job of reading Soundcloud bio's, and it was such a good read, I have shared it here for the love of Disco! 

Dig Deep Radio Show: Playlist 2026 Episode 2

80s boogie classics // balearic chuggers // tropical afro vibes // unshazzamable edits

Welcome to the second round of picks from the racks at Dig Deep Records. For Episode 2 of our 2026 Playlist, I’ve pulled a heavy selection of 80s boogie classics, balearic chuggers, tropical afro vibes, vinyl only 12"s, unshazzamable edits, nu-disco, deep house excursions, italo bassfunk, and UR influenced techno.

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Dig Deep Radio Show: Playlist 2026 Episode 1

hip hop // boogie // cosmic disco // detroit techno // balearic vibes // wonky machine soul

We kick off 2026 with a new series of the Dig Deep Radio Show. Taking it back to its rawest form of music only journeys through hidden gems and secret weapons selected and curated by humans. 2026 Playlist Episode 1 features a stack of 30 records that are getting heavy rotation over at Dig Deep Records.

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Moodymann Talks Detroit and Being Independant

Moodymann Talks Detroit and Being Independant | Red Bull Music Academy

"Kenny Dixon Jr., AKA Moodymann, is one of the most enigmatic and charismatic figures in house music. Despite his refusal to give interviews and play the press-and-promo game, Dixon Jr.’s voice has been clearly amongst the loudest when it comes to preserving the rich heritage of Afro-American music while fighting the industry powers that be. Blessed with an immaculate way of sampling, he takes stems from blues and soul, and respectfully takes them onto the next level. From his dark and dusty deep house tunes on Peacefrog, Planet E and his own KDJ label, to R&B-drenched outings on the Mahogani Music imprint, Moodymann’s fingerprint is unmistakable." Red Bull Music Academy 2010

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The Beat-Herder Festival 2024 - Tickets Warning

The Beat-Herder Festival have today announced that this year's festival will be more "bijou" than recent years and "on a scale reminiscent of the early days". Even though the capacity is being reduced, the organisers have said "the advertised line up will remain, and so will most of the venues". In fact they say they won't be cutting corners, they'll be adding new ones and "bringing an intimate event with a thicker later of Beat-Herder love spread right to the edges".

The smaller event means that tickets will be more limited, and considering that the festival has sold out more often than not in previous years, Beat-Herder HQ have warned that this year's tickets will sell out in advance!

"Somewhere in Detroit": Underground Resistance, Submerge, Techno and the Detroit Way

Somewhere in Detroit is a new short film about Detroit’s greatest musical collective since Motown, the cooperative and record label dubbed Submerge and UR (Underground Resistance).

This mini-documentary reveals intimate conversations, providing unique insights into the tight-knit co-op at the center of Detroit techno—the creators, pioneers, and futurists who embody the spirit of the genre.

 

Roland Articles has also published an in-depth story, “Underground Resistance, Submerge, and the Detroit Way,” featuring voices from the documentary expanding on its themes with exclusive anecdotes.

Read the story here:

https://articles.roland.com/the-detroit-way/

The Beat-Herder Festival 2024 - Phase 1 Line Up Announced

The Beat-Herder Festival Phase 1 of the line up for 2024 is here!

The initial line up features internationally acclaimed bands, legendary festival acts, world-renowned DJs, Breakthrough artists & absolute party starters from just a handful of the usual 20+ stages.

17 years in, the festival now runs from Thursday to Sunday in the beautiful North West based setting that we call Beat-Herdershire.

Herd Em Up!