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Starlight Thursdays Episode 259 featuring Party Robbins
This week on Starlight Thursdays, we welcome back Party Robbins for another unforgettable ride through the rhythmic cosmos. Known for weaving energy, intention, and joy into every set, Party Robbins delivers a mix that builds with purpose, layering textures and tempo as it dives deeper into the groove. Whether you’re dancing in your kitchen, sweating it out at the gym, or cruising under the stars, this one’s built to move your body and soul.
– BK Love –
Howdy! I’m back again with a new mix that has one simple goal: make you move. Not one to be coy, I make my intentions known from the first track and keep the beats banging. This 45-minute dance party features some deep cuts and classic house remixes, getting deeper with every beat.
Have fun and be safe 🤙
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 258: Featuring Mimsy
In this episode, we rewind to the electric energy of Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the one and only Club Zebra. This night marked the launch of Mimsy’s bold new queer-focused party series titled “Category Is:”—a space carved out for radical self-expression, vibrant community, and unapologetic sound.
For this debut edition, the Category Is: Bass, Techno, and Midtempo—and the floor was on fire from start to finish. The lineup was stacked with a dynamic range of DJs, each bringing their own flavor to the mix—from grinding midtempo grooves and driving techno rhythms to face-melting dubstep drops and deep, sub-heavy basslines that rattled the walls and shook the soul.
Mimsy got on the decks with a fierce and unforgettable set, weaving glitchy textures, haunting melodies, and chest-thumping low-end into a high-octane journey that had the whole room locked in. The crowd was a beautiful mix of familiar faces and new friends, all moving as one under the strobes and lights, surrendering to the pulse of the music.
It was more than a party—it was a statement, a celebration, and a damn good time.
For more Mimsy check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 257 Welcome MONUMENT to the series!
Let’s get a. Deeper look into this talented artist behind the mix with a short interview.
How long have you been DJing?
About 2 years
Why did you get into it?
I’ve been playing music and producing electronic music for many years, but only went to my first rave about 3 years ago and absolutely got hooked on house and techno.
What events have you played?
Pride and other events with Auntie E, RENDEZVOUS with 98 ROMANTIQUE, Daisy Chain Halloween with STICKSNSTONES and 98 Romantique, various other deep woods raves and parties around the Pacific Northwest.
Where do you live (generally)?
The Mission Valley, MT
Where are you from originally?
Born and raised here in MT, though i’ve lived all over.
What inspires you to DJ?
Nothing feels more beautiful to me than a room full of people dancing as hard as they possibly can- I jump at any chance i can find to contribute to what i think is a genuine biological, emotional, social, spiritual necessity. My goal in my sets is to get people out of their heads and into their emotional and physical bodies- to that end i tend to play fairly ecstatic, positive stuff most of time.
What inspires you about electronic music culture?
While every scene has its flaws, i do find EDM to be maximally inclusive, positive, and generative.
What genres are in your mix?
I’m not huge on knowing/understanding genre- what i know i respond to most are the torchy vocals of house, drums with a lot of low end and clatter, the textures of acid house, afrobeat, cumbia, baile funk, chicago and detroit house, and propulsive beats. Everything is permitted.
A few words about your mix?
This mix is basically a distillation of everything i’ve absorbed in the last year or so- still so much to discover and be inspired by!
Who are some of the artists in your mix?
Kerri Chandler, Dam Swindle, Leon Vynehall, Cinthie, bress underground, Voyeur
For more MONUMENT check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 256 featuring Quadratic Spheres in his “Burning Psytrance CDs” mix.
Although most DJs aren’t spinning CDs these days—hell, most don’t even own CDs, let alone the gear to mix them. Well, Quadratic Spheres isn’t like most DJs. He embraces the old school and the nostalgia, digging into the tactile roots of the craft with a deep appreciation for sound, format, and flow.
This mix is a trip, relentless, hypnotic. Psytrance in its purest, blazing through time and space like a smoked out rave spaceship with cracked vape cases rattling on the dash. There’s something beautiful about hearing music that wasn’t just selected, but summoned. The mix pulses with intention, layering cosmic frequencies and acid etched textures that transport you far beyond the club. Quadratic Spheres doesn’t just play tracks, he conducts a séance with the past, channeling the chaotic spirit of DIY raves and basement parties where lasers met sweat and the music never lets up. This is trance for heads who remember what it felt like to burn their favorite mix onto a blank disc, scribble a Sharpie title and hand it off to a close friend.
So whether you’re deep in the woods, on a long night drive, or just looking to fry your third eye for a while, press play. The past is alive and it’s still kicking 4 to the floor. -
What a wonderful Afternoon! The coffee was fresh, the dancers well rested, the sun was shining, the disco tiles were shimmering and dancing right along with us in the first installment of Morning Blend at Funk It Coffee and Thrift!
I love a sober day party. I love the energy people bring, and I love that we all carry that energy throughout the rest of our day. I feel more free to select tunes I might not normally play in a dark club at 1am, and thus more free to express myself. I'm truly honored to take part in the Morning Blend series, and I hope to participate again in the absolute magic that Funk It sets in their space. -- MumbleBee
Track List
Hello - Axel Boman
Independant Dancer - Kalabrese
How RU Plush - D. Tiffany
Aus. - Nina Kravis, King Aus
Bump & Shake - Sine Step
Stop Time - ANIMA!
Echo Azure - DOC SLEEP
The Blues - Romare
Szrika - Kornel Kovaks
Herd Animals - Julie Pavon
Most Really Pretty Girls have Pretty Ugly Feet - HNNY
Maybes (RAC Remix) - Giraffage, Japanese Breakfast
CLK Recovery - Objekt
All My Friends - LCD Soundsystem
Insect Near Piha Beach - Four Tet
New, Crunchy Earth! - MumbleBee
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 254 featuring a live recording of BK Love performing at The Top Hat.
This was my first time DJing at this legendary venue—a place where I’ve danced to countless shows over the years and always dreamed of being on that stage. Getting to open the night for Chase Bjornson and Kapture was an absolute honor and a ton of fun.
This mix dives deep into the style I’ve been curating lately—maybe I should call it the Jungle Boogie vibe. With our long, cold winters in western Montana, I find it essential to bring some sunshine into the dark season. Lately, nothing has been moving me like hand drums, brass horns, and catchy melodies—sounds that transport us thousands of miles from our mountain paradise into the depths of the jungle. Latin, Afro, and tropical rhythms have been my biggest inspirations, and this mix is a reflection of that energy.
Many DJs describe their sets as a journey, and this is no different—but this isn’t just any journey. This is a first-class ride to some of the most remote places on Earth, where music has ancient roots and sound is a living, breathing spirit. To fully absorb what this mix has to offer, you’ll need to step slightly outside your comfort zone. Safety is only an illusion in the jungle.
This is an adventure, and when you return, you won’t be the same. I’ll be your guide. Together, we dance—with courage in our hearts and pride in our people.
- BK Love -
For more BK Love, come to the Zebra Bozeman 2/28/25 for a live DJ set, or check out this playlist with more live recordings taken from music festivals to club nights
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 253 Featuring kaPOWski.
My set was recorded live @ Burning Man 2024 on the Coat Check mutant vehicle. Rolling out from the Center Camp area shortly after dark Tuesday night, I had my small controller and a laptop perched precariously on a rickety folding table two stories up. The vehicle was full of friends, with more following on bicycles (and even a golf cart!) weaving behind us like a school of neon fish. We laughed at the inanity of it all and stopped at some cool art pieces to let people mingle and dance in the desert for a moment before loading up again and cruising on. It was definitely a peak experience for me. I really just wanted to have fun with it, playing some techy and bassy house with lots of super fun stutter vocals and acid notes. I’m positive that many of these songs will remind me of this night for the rest of my life!
For more kaPOWski check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 252 Featuring a live recording of Pandaura performing at our 2025 New Years celebration “Star Garden”
NYE this year for me was all about the melding of the new with the classic. The party itself was a collaboration between the new sound crew on the block Backwoods Beats and longtime Missoula sound crew Starlight (inside)/Ghetto Gypsy (outside). My mix is a lot of contemporary disco and some more disco-y house. There's been a small resurgence of the disco sound but with modern production techniques in the last few years, and it was a pleasure seeing people enjoy the real instruments and groovy vocals that populate this music. Big thanks to everyone who made that night so special: dancers, DJs, fire spinners, visual artists, food/drink vendors, etc. etc. I love this community and wouldn't be here today without it. Please look out for one another, we'll make it through together.
-Pandaura-
Be sure to catch Pandaura live in Missoula 3/1/25 12-3pm at our latest collaboration with Funk It -
Starlight Thursdays Episode 251, Welcome FOUTS to the series! We did a little interview to get better acquainted.
How long have you been DJing?
I began mixing in fall of 2023 and performed for others for the first time during New Years at the end of that year.
Why did you get into it?
My partner, kaPOWski, is a DJ. I have always been a music nerd, and watching over their shoulder I couldn’t help but be intrigued. I have such a specific memory of a night that some friends and I spent up at Hyalite, where we dragged all of the sound equipment up to one of the forest service cabins. That is the first time I remember actually trying to mix. It was fast-paced and exciting and such an alluring combination of feeling the music and paying attention to the more technical aspects of the rhythms. I was hooked. Starting to DJ also felt like the natural next step as I consumed more live-mixed music at events and started being able to recognize artists by their sound. I couldn’t not try it for myself. I feel so much more connected to tracks that I love when I get to mix them myself.
What events have you played?
I have mostly played at Burning Man and regional burns, with some local community events thrown in. It was an honor to be asked to play the first Sound Haven event in Helena this past November—the queer dance party initiative put together by Hnnh Beets, among others.
Where do you live ?
Bozeman, MT
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Maine and lived there until I was 14. I then lived in Miami, FL until I graduated high school.
What inspires you to DJ?
I spend a lot of time listening to sets by my favorite producers and DJs. Oftentimes this is background music for me, but I love that moment of becoming instantly aware when a track comes on that I connect with. The Shazam comes out and I add it to my giant playlist of tracks that I might download and play in the future. Going through this curated list, I love being able to vividly remember the first time I heard the song. When music moves me like that, I want to get my hands on it, connecting the waveform on the deck to the narrative structure of the track, feeling out where I can play with effects and make transitions. It is an intensely satisfying process for me from start to finish.
What inspires you about electronic music culture?
I am deeply inspired by the origins of this music. From Chicago’s underground warehouse scene where pioneering black artists inspired by disco started mixing old standards and creating electronic tracks, house music has always been a refuge for those not accepted by mainstream society to come together and dance. Queer and black joy is inherently embedded in this culture. Initiatives like FEMME HOUSE and Beatport’s 2020 Pride series continue to do the work to elevate voices that are unfortunately not yet centralized in the zeitgeist. Anytime I am on stage, I feel honored to be a tiny part of this work—to show up exactly the way that I am and to be able to move those listening along with me.
What genres are in your mix?
Mostly progressive house with a bit of techno and tech house thrown in.
Can you tell us a few words about your mix?
I really wanted to create a good work mix for my friends—something to bounce to at a desk during those long hours. I was able to work in some tracks that I love but struggle to play for a dance party with those long bridges. I really enjoy the combination of the melodic aspects of this set alongside driving beats and unexpected noise elements.
Anything else you want us to know?
I am continually uplifted by the acceptance and love I have found among the community of Montana DJs. I love how many of us are queer and femme and continuing to push the envelope in the way we show up. It has been so rewarding to learn and be encouraged by my peers on this journey!
For more Fouts check out
https://soundcloud.com/djfouts
Come see her perform live b2b with her partner kaPOWski at Valid Times Day Feb14 - 2025 -
Starlight Thursdays Episode 250. Take a ride with Pinedrops down a deep dark rabbit hole, unearthing heady rhythms from the realms of electro, jungle, and left-field bass. Clubby beats and introspective moments are neither few nor far between in this mix. Recorded live on 12/21/24, in a Pinedrops x Backwoods Beats-curated event featuring two of Pinedrops' favorite Montana-based DJs, HNNH and PandAura. It was a night to remember, Hope you enjoy!
For More Pinedrops check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 249 Welcome Suka to the series!
We did a little interview to get a glimpse behind the scenes and better acquainted.
When did you get into DJing?
I started off practicing and messing around with it when i was 18-20. The last two years I’ve focused on professional shows and playing residencies.
Why did you get into it?
I fell in love with it at a young age when my cousin was djing in new york city. The festival scene was always something amazing to me. Seeing so many people come together and share music.
What events have you played?
I’ve Preformed in Missoula Pride 2025, Maggot Fest the last two years, headlined at Tipsup, Big Sky, I’ve had the pleasure to open for Nostalgix, Luci, SoDown, Pushloop, Maddy O’Neal and provide direct support for Mr.Bill. It’s been a wild journey.
Where are you from? New Jersey/ NYC but currently in the University district, Missoula
What inspires you to DJ?
The way I connect with music is like no other, it takes me away from day to day anxieties, and brings me to a reality i never want to leave. Especially when I am able to make a connection with a room full of people and have a moment where we are one, seeing smiles, laughter and dancing is something i never want to be without.
What inspires you about electronic music culture?
I think for me it’s how exciting and diverse the electronic music culture can be, an area that continues to grow and theres no stopping it.
Can you tell us few words about this mix?
It’s a blend of some saucy bass and tech beats recorded on NYE. I went on the decks at 1am, the energy of the room was good and we all just danced together to house music. I played tracks from GENESI, Simon Kidzoo, Matt Sassari, Biscits and Joshwa to name a few. Super fun. Really appreciated ringing in the new year with our community in such a high energy way.
We Loved having Suka join us at NYE Star Garden and exited to share the recording of this joyous celebration that takes us back to that unforgettable night.
Hope you enjoy!
For More Suka check out her SoundCloud
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Starlight Thursdays episode 248 featuring a live recording of GETDOWN from Star Garden NYE 2025.
This was one to remember, GETDOWN went on the decks at midnight performing the first set of 2025. He brought House and Techno into the forefront of our lives on the dance floor and our bodies obliged. This mix deliverers forward driving bass lines, deep rhythms and a steady kick as GETDOWN blends the minimal ethereal melodies on the surface of Techno with the funky force that is House. He still holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite DJs in the scene and close friends. Time and time again I’m reminded just how hard he delivers with his selection of underground music and prowess behind the decks.
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 247 featuring BK Love
Recorded live at Star Garden New Year’s Eve 2025.
I went on at 4am. There’s something about the late night early morning sets that I find special. The mood is already well set and pressure of peak time has past. More often than not people just wanna keep going. We had a good dance floor bumping when I got on. Within the first few tracks a konga line formed and I was like “oh hell yeah, it’s on!” I kept the system bumping till nearly 6. Playing Afro House, some deeper stuff and a bit of Techno. Having 4 cdjs setup was fantastic and allowed me to play more tracks simultaneously, loop and layer sounds and overall get really lost in the music. This is one I’ll remember forever. I felt so locked in and connected with the dance floor.
Really appreciate all the people that stayed up late and got down, also incredibly grateful for the Starlight Reunion team and all the hard work they put in to make the celebration shine bright.
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 246 Welcome SiG to the series. What a pleasure it was to bring SiG out for NYE. This live recording of his set Is a refreshing sound not often heard in our region. Filled with melodic techno, beautiful base lines and uplifting vibes. Sig currently resides in his home town of Great Falls MT, but is very well traveled and drew a lot of his DJing influence from his time spent living in Brooklyn. He’s obsessed with sound system culture, and dives deep into signal path. Especially important when you own a sound system like the one he brought out for this NYE gathering. It was an absolute gift for our DJs and dancers to play on a high fidelity system. I personally think it’s up there with the top speakers in our state. If you’re wondering what they were check out KV2 sound and stay tuned for the next time they get setup.
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 235.
MumbleBee is back with the bass. They have been sharing their sound as a dj/producer for the past 4 years. 3 of which have been closely with Starlight Reunion. They’ve become an integral part of our collective both as a DJ and powerhouse of behind the scenes skills they preform to help make these magical dance party moments happen. I’m forever grateful for my friendship with them, my time side by side in the dj booth and in our organization’s meetings. This year alone they have performed the SLR Takeover in Big Sky MT, SLR Takeover in Tulum, Mexico, Burning Man ( Camp Funky Town and Unitopia), Montopia (Montana’s unofficial BM Regional and on the air live at KFGM with. I’m so happy to share another of their amazing mixes, I know you’ll enjoy.
-BK Love-
I was feeling inspired after hangout out with my friends, so I hopped behind my decks and threw some sounds together to see what would happen. I put together some Bass Music, Indie Pop, and Assorted Electronica. There’s a track from Grace Ives, Holy heck am I obsessed with her right now! For the most part I’m mixing and matching sounds that I love. Like an unhinged chemist on some kind of all night bender.
-MumbleBee-
You’ll be able to catch them live at our NYE Celebration in Missoula.
For more of their music, mixes and show updates check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 244 featuring Kris Moon recorded live on 101.5 KFGM Community Radio in Missoula, MT on November 22nd of 2024.
In part it's an homage to the "funky drummer" break.
i play a wide mix of electronic music every Friday from 3-5. Don't miss my "best of 2024" airing live tomorrow on 12/10/24.
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Starlight Thursdays episode 243 Welcome SANDRO to the series. He’s been performing as a DJ for the past 3 years. Born in Venezuela, he fell in love with music at a young age and took to mixing in his home town at Events and private parties. Now living in Montana SANDRO is bringing a certain flavor of House accented with Latin sounds not often heard in this region. I’m personally excited to check out his next live set.
-BK Love-
Why do you DJ?
I like to make people feel the music in their body.
What inspires you about electronic music culture?
I like that I always get new sounds and it’s never the same and that all its people are united.
A few words about your mix?
it is a mix between minimalism and groove. Consisting of tracks from Alberto Dimeo and Andre Butano to name a few.
For more SANDRO check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 242 Carr Tell is back with another banger! Filled with bumping house beats, funky melodies and thumping techno kicks. Get ready to move your body! This one is turned up to 11.
For more of his recordings check out his sound cloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/xjQFcr52mk3aWFmm8
And our exclusive Carr Tell playlist
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 241 Featuring Gruv42.
This mix is a combination of original tunes, remixes, collabs and bootlegs that I’ve been working on over the past year. Lots of these tunes have vocals that I love to sing along with (probably badly) while I play. Some have been released, some will be released soon and the bootlegs will never be released, but if you ask me, I’ll probably give them to you. I hope you enjoy this mix and find a tune or two in here to sing along to!
- Gruv42 -
Tracklist:
Just Breathe (2am) - (Bootleg - original by Anna Nalick)
Feel It (Club mix)
Halcyon/Fine Day/Leave It - (Bootleg - with Justin Johnson)
Ray - The Placenta (Remix)
We Make The Bass Shake
Give Me A Break
Inner City Life (Bootleg - original by Goldie, Rabbit In The Moon mix)
Caroline (Unofficial Remix - Original by Symmetrik)
This High
Ladida
With Your Love (With Madam Bliss)
Lost
Funky Funky (With Danny Phr3ntic)
Beatbox (Bootleg - original by Art of Noise)
Breeze
Running Out Of Time
For More Gruv42 check out
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Starlight Thursdays Episode 240 featuring J Michael Kober and an inside look behind his amazing sets.
This mix is very indicative of what you’d hear me play out live. I like to start with some very accessible and groovy House music to get the dancefloor warmed up. I then build up the energy with some Tech House to get things a little dirtier before transitioning into some harder mainfloor Techno to finish out the set. Typical “take the audience on a journey” approach but my hope is that it keeps the crowd engaged and prevents my set from becoming too repetitive. I like this approach because it lets me play a little bit of everything from the subgenres I like and I put a lot of thought into building the setlist and finding those good transition tracks. I also don’t want to be too locked into a rigid setlist so I have plenty of other tunes on standby so I can react on the fly to whatever vibe I’m getting from the crowd. My favorite thing, the main reason why I love DJing, is when I’m listening to new music, hearing something that really catches my ear and gets me thinking “I can’t wait to see what happens when I play this out!” Then anticipating the upcoming show, dropping that track at the right moment of the night, and seeing everybody go mental… never gets old!
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