Episode at a Glance
A celebration of the women behind the decks — from gritty basements and pirate radio towers to the world's biggest festivals. Their sets fuse precision and emotion, turning dance floors into shared stories.
The Hosts
Daniel: Tech, mixing craft and how gear choices shape the sound.
Annabelle: The human arc — atmosphere, community, and moments that become memories.
Setting & Zeitgeist
- Origins: disco sanctuaries, Bronx block parties, pirate radio.
- Underground: illegal raves, crates of vinyl, word-of-mouth scenes.
- Global stage: superclubs, livestreams, brand crossovers and cultural influence.
The Sound
- Story-first mixing: patience, long blends, and bold left-turns.
- Genre fluency: house, techno, trance, D&B, disco — woven into one journey.
- Tools: vinyl craft to CDJ loops to hybrid/live elements and on-the-fly edits.
Pioneers & Key Figures
- Wanda Dee, Sharon White, K-Hand, Miss Djax
- Smokin' Jo, Monika Kruse, Lisa Loud, Sarah Main
- Ellen Allien, Miss Kittin, DJ Rap, Lisa Lashes, DJ Heather
- Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna, Peggy Gou, Nicole Moudaber, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens
Suggested Listening
- Honey Dijon — Not About You
- Peggy Gou — It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)
- Charlotte de Witte — Selected techno cuts
- Amelie Lens — Selected techno cuts
- Ellen Allien — Stadtkind
- Miss Kittin & The Hacker — 1982; Frank Sinatra
- Nicole Moudaber — Selected MOOD releases
- DJ Rap — Selected drum & bass classics
Core Ideas
- Representation: visibility rewires who imagines themselves in the booth.
- Craft + courage: taste, timing, and the will to claim space shift culture.
- Community: collectives, labels and mentorship keep doors open for the next wave.