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Brian Coney
17 April 2024, 13:14

Introspekt, Bored Lord, Russell E. L. Butler, more contribute to new Air Texture compilation

It showcases underground dance tracks from a cast of femme and non-binary talent 

Introspekt, Bored Lord and Russell E. L. Butler press photos side by side on a purple background

A new compilation on New York label Air Texture showcases underground dance music from femme and non-binary artists.

Curated by San Francisco DJ, freestyle dancer and model VARSHA, and New York DJ, producer, booker and educator 4AM NYC , ‘IYKYK’ (short for "if you know you know") features contributions from the likes of Introspekt, Bored Lord, DJ DelishGavilán Rayna Russom and Russell E. L. Butler, as well as Baltimore's JIALING, Brooklyn-based nextdimensional, Detroit-based LADYMONIX and many more.

The compilation is set for release on 7th June. Pre-order it here and stream the lead track, 'Special Technique' by Introspekt, below. 

Established by James Healy back in 2011, Air Texture has previously put out releases and compilations from the likes of Anthony Naples & DJ Python, Silent Servant & Rrose, and Claude Young. It also curates the 'Place' compilation series, spotlighting artists from specific countries and cities around the globe including Tunisia, The Netherlands, Nairobi, Ecuador and more, with all proceeds benefiting local human rights organisations.