Jeni Wang – Lotion House
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An eclectic selection of jazz, jazz fusion, afro-pop, post-punk, synth-pop, new wave, ambient, and more!
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Mulatu Astatke, Talking Heads, William Onyeabor, Holger Czukay.
Dedicated Listen — Blood Orange: Essex Honey
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Dev Hynes’ elegant new album, his first in six years, inhabits memories of an English childhood filled with joy, pain, and music. By the time Essex Honey came out, Dev Hynes was already more than a decade into blending genres into a concrete smoothie. Yearning R&B melismata. Breakbeats, boom-bap, and an exploration of other Afrodiasporic sounds with curiosity, but also curatorial restraint. Hynes knits more and newer collaborators into the Blood Orange posse. What once sounded futuristic now feels like a resolute Black outsider present. And as Essex Honey ends, hand percussion pans from ear to ear as if passed by on the street by Hynes himself. The progress may be incremental, but with Essex Honey, Blood Orange re-emerges as an institution, setting an example for making pop that is layered and personal.
Dark Therapy— Brian Parris
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A journey through all things Shoegaze. Including its origins, influences, and current state. Dream Pop, Doomgaze, and constructed ambient will be explored alongside some mainstays and intriguing deep cuts.
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Slowdive, Bosses, Deafcult, Kraus, Have A Nice Life
Corduroy Waves — HumanPorch
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A pure vinyl soundscape of worldwide beat blueprints - incense permeated soul, rock, funk, jazz, dub r&b and electronica.
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King Tubby, The Meters, Sun, Blackstar, Polygon Window
Martini Night! — Murrell’s Row
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Lee Mayfield of Murrell’s Row joins us for Martini Night, the perfect foray out of Dry January. We’ll have flights of baby martinis featuring Murrell’s Row incredible gin line up: GinGin, Tulsi and Mignonette. Their distillery is right down the street!
ECOUTÉ — DJ Applejac
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UK Soul, 70s Afrobeat, Rare Groove, Downtempo
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DJ Spinna, Shawn Escoffrey, Afronaught, Light Of The World
Dedicated Listening – Susumu Yokota
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Susumu Yokota (April 11, 1960 – March 27 2015) was a Japanese record producer and composer of ambient and electronic music.
We’ll be doing dedicated listen of Laputa in partnership with Lo Recordings. The mystical world of Laputa is perhaps Yokota's most challenging work but immeasurably rewarding. Beguiling and bewitching in equal measure.
.“There is a building up and breaking down of the elements within the mix, in a careful and spacious construction. Something that appears to be far in the distance can gradually, or suddenly, break through front and centre. There are many styles of music that have been called deep listening - the term is even applied to a way of listening itelf. Laputa is a fine example of depth in music. It can also be heard as a ceremony, and as a trip…” - Richard Norris
Ambient fans, come out!
Left Handed — Matt Lambert & Randall Cartwright
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Jazz and instrumental grooves played by two very stylish gentlemen.
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David Axelrod, Art Blakely, Jackie McLean, Bobby Timmons
Dillafied — Chris Devoe & Bruce Phillips
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Hallmarks of the legendary producer and DJ’s career. J Dilla’s mark on the music world is undeniable, having produced seminal tracks for and with some of the most respected names in hip-hop and R&B including Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, Bilal, The Pharcyde, Common, D'Angelo, De La Soul, the Roots and Madlib.
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J Dilla!!
To The Beat Y’all — Dillon Maurer
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Instrumental music that moves you.
Hip hop beats, downtempo, acid jazz, future beats and more.
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Mushroom Jazz, Makaya McCraven, Pete Rock, DJ Harrison
Slow & Steady — Es Louis
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Rock, Rhythm and Soul, a night of 60’s and 70's pop inspired funk from around the world. Head bobbing classics and deep cuts, everything from Tim Maia to Fleetwood Mac.
Just Fascination — TWINS and Anticipation
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A night of post-punk, new wave, acid, and more.
Sounds like — New Order, Fingers Inc., Cabaret Voltaire, and Janet Jackson.
Drink & Draw Night — Amanda Semler
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Drink & Draw Night
Hosted by Amanda Semler
Come out for a relaxing evening of drawing with me! This is an open event for all skill levels. I provide the supplies (paper, pens, markers, colored pencils etc) and you can draw whatever you want! The most important thing when creating is to have fun, so let’s draw together and exchange creative energy with wine and cocktails!
Decoteau — The Satin Set
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The night flows with a soulful blend of disco, funk, and R&B, highlighting lush arrangements and iconic vocal performances. It’s a smooth, nostalgic journey through late '70s and early '80s elegance.
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Cheryl Lynn, Dionne Warrick, Teena Marie, Donna Summer
Drums on Fire — Chris Devoe
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Excursions into new electronica, Afro-house, UK Funky and Left-field, Amapiano, Gqom
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Scratcha DVA, Jlin, Kelela, Reuben Vaun Smith, Karen Nyame KG, Sault, Kaytranada, DDWY, Loraine James, Larry Heard, Nabihah Iqbal, Jack J
Bird — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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Golden Era 1950s and 60s Jazz
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Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Max Roach, Red Garland
The Gift of Groove — Brian Eagon
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Going to center the night around a Global funk playlist. Mixing in some dreamy electronic tracks. Then planning to transition to a more House and French-Electronic playlist.
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Jay Daniel, DjeuhDjoah, Polo & Pan, Cymande
Send Help — Johnny Redd
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A mix of smaller local and regional bands, as well as minor indie hits and old Latin music
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The Voidz, Marcin Masecki, Revival Season, Rose Hotel
Birthday Tribute – David Bowie
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David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, and actor who influenced 20th century music. A prolific artist, Bowie recorded 26 studio albums and explored genres like; jazz, soul, and electronic. His music blended rock, cabaret, and "plastic soul", and he was a champion of rock as theater. Bowie was known for his gender-bending performances and memorable personas.
Radiant Dawn— Andrew Poor
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Ambient set with acoustic and electronic elements.
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Modern classical. Spiritual jazz. Minimal electronic.
Metal For Beginners— Dan Dickens & Chris Devoe
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Tonight we’ll explore the history of metal music, with selectors Dan Dickens and Chris Devoe. Heavy metal (often referred to simply as metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. With roots in blues-rock and psychedelic rock, the bands that created heavy metal developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness.
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Howlin Wolf , Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Killing Joke, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Isis, Torche, Bad Brains, High On Fire
Atlanta Synth Club – Synth Social
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Whether you are an “old head,” or simply have a curiosity about analogue or midi-instruments, we encourage you to come out and mingle with other like-minded folks!!
This serves as a networking opportunity for Atlanta’s host of electronic musicians in a relaxed, down-to-earth environment.
ATL Synth Club’s dedication to all things synth (of the software and hardware varieties) has previously behind events such as MIDI Clock, Common Circuits, and Modular on the Spot… we are thrilled to have them here!
The End of The World — Richard Martin
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Richard Martin, co-owner of the Plaza Theater in Poncey Highlands (Atlanta GA). Takes you on an eclectic musical journey mixing; funk, psych, and soul from the past, present and future.
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Steve Lacy, Yves Tumor, Sampha, Jorja Smith, Hiatus Kaijote, Sly Stone, Blood Orange
Strange Brew — deciBok
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A stew of synths, boom-bap, drum and bass, and assorted polyrhythmic funk make up the crate. A member of the Team Rollers crew.
Sounds Like — Premier, Maghreban, Nate Mercereau, Photek
NYE Masquerade - Lila, Randy and Stefan Ringer
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Join us for a Masquerade on New Year’s Eve, hosted by Lila McGiboney. Randy will DJ a celebratory set of pop, disco and dance on vinyl from 6 to 10p, then internationally renowned DJ and music producer Stefan Ringer takes the decks from 10p to 2am.
Full dinner service will be available until 11pm. $15 cover after 9pm. Dress in costume, mask up (the fun way) or come as you are.
Listen to Your World — Frankie Fisher of Algiers
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An immaculate set by Frankie Fisher from the band Algiers.
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Erykah Badu, Young Fathers, Knxwledge, Billy Woods, Mulatu Astatke, Madlib, Moor Mother, Elucid
Lotus Eaters — Zero Proof Party with Zero Co.
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Escape into a den of tranquil tones and reflective revelry. The last Monday of every month Commune hosts Lotus Eaters, a zero proof evening with no ABV wine, cocktails and teas alongside tasty bites that lean to the east.
For this one, Rori of Zero Co. will serve festive cocktails and Chef Li (Talat Market, Gunshow) is making a heavenly menu of small bites (next-level fruit salad, dumplings in clarified both, etc.)
Mimms Cross and Bryan Collins DJ an ambient set to help you disconnect and connect in new ways.
Forget everything, it’s Lotus Eaters.
Outkast/Dungeon Family Tribute — Chris Devoe & Scott Morris
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The Dungeon Family were a musical collective based in Atlanta that specialized in Southern hip hop with heavy funk and soul influences. Members of this collective recorded music, and had their career emerge, from Rico Wade's basement recording studio in East Point, Georgia, which was known as the "Dungeon”.
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Outkast, TLC. Big Rube, Goodie Mob, Cool Breeze, Janelle Monae, Killer Mike, Organized Noize
808 Date Night — Divine Interface
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Electro, R&B, Soul, Underground Hip Hop, Deep House & Bedroom Dance
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Channel Tres, Rochelle Jordan, Sampha, Jorja Smith, Hiatus Kaijote, Galcher Lustwerk
CHINWA — Chefs Li and George
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Food tells the story of who we are. Chinwa means “Chinese” in Haitian Creole, a word that carries the history of migration, culture, and survival in places like New Orleans — where Chinese and Creole flavors came together and created something new.
This pop-up is that spirit alive again.
Two chefs, two journeys:
George — Black + Chinese roots, cooking through the lens of memory and heritage.
Li — proudly Chinese, honoring tradition while pushing flavor forward.
Together, they’re serving a menu that celebrates both sides, blending Southern soul and Chinese depth.
Honeyed Disco Pulse— TISCO
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TISCO’s sound blends deep-cut disco, rare 12-inch funk, and soulful, women-led anthems that feel both nostalgic and fresh. Her sets move with intention—high energy when the room is ready, and a slow, sexy 100BPM strut when it’s time to melt into the groove. Expect a vinyl-only journey that’s hypnotic, classy, and full of shimmering dance-floor warmth.
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Gwen McCrae, Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Jackie Moore
Holiday Cabaret — Various Performers with Chris Case on keys
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It’s Commune’s first Holiday Cabaret! Guest singers will take turns performing their favorite Holiday tunes live, accompanied by Chris Case on keys. We’ll also be listening to Chris Case’s recently released album of holiday songs on organ. Get in touch if you’d like to perform!
Bird! — Austin “The Judge” Wheeler
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“Bird! Best of 2025" where I'll play the best jazz vinyl finds from my recent digs in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium.
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Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Max Roach, Red Garland, John Coltrane
Groove Legacy — Karina & JT Singh
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Multi-generational sounds from JT's extensive library and Karina's growing collection. Soulful groove, hip-hop, funk, classic R&B, and more. Ranging from 70s AM gold to contemporary neo-soul, jazz, and house.
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Sade, De la Soul, Experience Unlimited, Osibisa - Happy Children
Player Lovers Ball: A Soirée for the Nasté — Quarlo Video Clinic
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Quarlo Video Clinic presents a sumptuous VHS date night with music videos by Sarah Mclachlan and Prince. “Date” can be loosely interpreted here. Bring a loved on or a group of friends and let’s get nasté!
Talking & laughing are encouraged.
What’s Really Good — Bruce Phillips
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A night of intimate Soul, Brazilian grooves, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jazz Fusion, and points in-between. Music to stir up the beauty within our souls.
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Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Milton Banana Trio, Phyllis Hyman, Norman Connors