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We’re not into deciding something’s “the best,” but we were compelled to share the creations we discovered and moments we experiencd around dance music and culture that inspired us more than most, in a year when we really needed the light. We appreciate everyone who brought these pieces of art into our lives. We hope you’ll discover something you love, and maybe in the process discover a bit about who we are. Swipe through for more.

1. x New Years Day Ball
2. Stray: An Autobiography Of With Laurie Owens
3. THING: Issues 1–10, 1989–1993 ()
4. An All-Vinyl Evening with (, 03.07.25)
5. by , , and (Herbert Von King Park, Bed-Stuy, 06.08.25)
6. (ft. ), Phantom Vibrations (.records)
7. DJ Set, .bos (Jacques Underground 08.30.25)
8. at , This Side Set Recording
9. Interview, no. 27
10. - separate from the noise (new century sound)

Few know as much about music as Durkin does—join us for a fun night with the Fool’s Gold Records producer and truly incredible DJ. A legend of Boston nightlife, there isn’t a club or party he hasn’t touched or a sound he hasn’t spun. He’s produced tracks for Michael Christmas and Latrell James and collaborated frequently with Black EL and Maka 3.0, the latter with whom he has two acclaimed EPs. His own project—and way of life—Live a Little, encourages us to enjoy life, have more fun, and listen to good music. Let him teach us how on Friday, October 24th.

Dance-y Free Fun! .club

NEW MIX: made one especially for all of us in advance of the party on Friday, and, it’s incredible. Maybe too incredible, like it belongs on a splashier platform. We are so grateful 🥲

gbd is meticulous in crafting mixes so we shouldn’t be surprised. This one opens you to their sound before they tear down the dance floor Friday late night. We tried to note how many turns it surprised us at, and we lost count. Minimal moments become multilayered masterpieces. Emotional high points stick soft landings. It is succinct and powerful.

We hope it gets you through your day. And we hope to see you on Friday!! Mix and reduced 🎟️ in bio.

Tomorrow we celebrate Good Music, from the mind and crates of . All vinyl, all good. Join us for this special party!

Reduced 🎟️ available in bio ahead of the event on Friday.