AYLI Ground Level shines a light on artists that create the fabric of our community: City by city, state by state, country by country. Washington, D.C.’s Jacq Jill AKA Lauren Wright's contribution to their local community have ramped up in recent years, with regular gigs alongside international heavy hitters and the launch of the “Hothouse" warehouse series with Shyboi. Those dates have been paired with releases on a who’s who’s of podcasts and an appearance representing D.C on Boiler Room. That energy has lead to headliner appearances at the leading queer underground parties in North America. Jacq Jill’s best known for bringing that same energy to the party. Their energy on the decks is captivating. Their drive is to build community through the creation safe spaces. It’s impossible not to be pulled in. We’re excited to shine a light on Jacq Jill. Take a moment to listen to the mix, read the interview and send Lauren a few bucks or more. Last weekend we showcased the Washington, D.C community, in collaboration with Fault Radio, for our monthly Coast to Coast broadcast. Get ready for a release. Quality.

https://www.ayli-sf.com/2020/08/25/ground-level-002-jacq-jill/

San Francisco underground don Michelangelo Battaglia is known simply as mike bee to his friends, legions of San Francisco dancers and record store patrons at first Amoeba and now Vinyl Dreams. He is a San Francisco treasure that has spent his adult life dedicated to furthering dance music culture. Mike is returning back to the AYLI fold, closing out the chill-out loft for AYLI presents Freaky Friday w/ Maya Jane Coles & Cosmin TRG 11.01.13.

We'd like to introduce Los Angeles producer Woolfy. Making his AYLI debut has been a long-time coming. Marking the 25th installment of the AYLI podcast couldn't have come from a more perfect artist. His mix perfectly captures the late night disco vibe that emanates from his live DJ performance. Take a moment and take in what Woolfy's telling. Included below is an interview by AYLI close friend Conor of Woolfy. Well worth a read. Quality.
Interview: tinyurl.com/pq2d64c, www.residentadvisor.net/dj/woolfy, www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?509212

In celebration of our As You Like It Three Year Anniversary, we're honored to release Daniel Wang's 2012 recording from our friends at Honey Soundsystem's annual Patrick Cowley celebration.
Daniel will be headlining our deep and disco loft. His contribution to the three year alongside No Way Back's Conor back-to-back with Honey's Jason Kendig perfectly captures our love for disco and sweaty dance parties. Join us September 13 at Public Works for Jeff Mills, Kassem Mosse LIVE and Daniel Wang, with a cast of San Francisco all-stars.
www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?486016, www.residentadvisor.net/dj/danielwang

Gear in that set: Elektron Monomachine, x0xb0x, Eventide Space
www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?360233, www.residentadvisor.net/dj/christinachatfield

RA: www.residentadvisor.net/dj/patrickgil Soundcloud: @patrickgil Interview: tinyurl.com/kaburc2
1 Nina Kraviz - Aus Feat. King Aus On The Mic (DJ Qu Remix) 2 Delano Smith - Change is Coming 3 Myles Serge - Roller Wold (Mike Dehnert Remix) 4 Myk Deriil - See 5 Fanon Flowers - Prado Oscuro 6 Markus Suckut - Mirage 7 Ryan Elliott - Stepmode 8 Flug - Cristal 9 Patrick Gil - Higher Stake 10 Zadig - The Grip 11 The Advent and Cari Lekebush 12 Truncate - Is it Skinny? 13 Damon Wild - Avion (88UW mix) 14 Markus Suckut - Vibrant 15 L.B. Dub Corp - Lurcher's Dub

This is my goodbye (for now) mix to all the lovers, dancers and friends of As You Like It. Thanks for the endless inspiration in developing a continued love for music. Realize the amazing vibe you guys give off and keep that shit up, all night! Special thanks goes out to the two Raver aliens driving this space ship, Jeremy Bispo & Jeremy Linden, for believing in me and putting forth the effort to provide such a creative musical playground for all of us. Also, special thanks to the other bad ass resident DJs of As You Like It for always killing it with fearless raw talent. San Francisco is incredibly important to me and to the dance music scene in general, so I'll definitely be back to live in SF sometime in the future. Until then, see you all on some dancefloors having the time of our lives...and don't be strangers!! <3 briski
www.sfbg.com/2013/05/14/bye-bye-briski, www.residentadvisor.net/dj/brianbejarano

Dear Everybody, Ms. Friendly Quality Sassmouth played the freshness tracks there and everywhere around the world. Now Sassmouth arrived here!! She always stay near you on the dancefloor, and steals in your mind to lead you to a good situation. Kids are happy with her. Their humming makes you feel happy. You will feel it and sound special. The best quality and fancy sounds. A gift to you from good design. Enjoy! your happy life.

Many parties rocked firstly in Chicago and Detroit causes Sassmouth's confidence of creating deliciousness grooves. This tastiness of her techno and house beats cannot be carried even by both hands. When you're feeling energetic, with a smile on your face, and in love...that's when Sassmouth's bass lines and melodies are the perfect goods to climax a happy occassion. Wonders of electricity are displayed for all to be easily digested at the club and underground parties. Enjoy refreshing time.

Nature gives dancers the feeling of the super-first class satisfaction of Smart Bar where Sassmouth enjoys the Chicago residency. Levitation and heart since 2000. All of Sam's base are belong to London where she creates high sense originals for Hej Records. Take it easy they will never hurt you on her friendly and supportive online home for the electronic dance music community website naughtybadfun.org. To fast too live, to young too happy. Sassmouth is ecologically minded. This biography will self-destruct in Mother Earth.

We're excited to welcome Bells & Whistles (AYLI / Four Sweaters) as AYLI's newest residents. Yanick and Zack have long been a part of the AYLI family — first playing at our 2010 Nicolas Jaar party at the Compound. Their blossoming sound, understanding of underground culture, love for late nights and early mornings are a perfect compliment to our existing resident artists. Take a moment to listen to Bells & Whistles' official AYLI podcast. Quality.

We're excited to release this rare dance floor podcast by Tom Croose (MGT, FC, INTRNJNL). John Paul Jones aka Tom Croose is one half of our upcoming January guest Worst Friends, alongside AYLI friend Slow Hands. Besides Jones reputation as an excellent DJ, he's known for his vast musical knowledge and record collection. For a taste of what's to come at Beatbox Jan 25th take a listen or more. http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?433364 Tom Croose's recent Christmas Podcast for Autobrennt: http://autobrennt.com/news/1091641154

1. The Field - Arpeggiated Love - Kompakt 2. Kiki - Trust Me - Bpitch 3. Dixelexsix - Sticky - I'm a Cliche 4. Hot Chip - How Do You Do (Mickey Moonlight Rmx) - Domino 5. John Tejada - Orbiter - Kompakt 6. Oxia & Miss Kittin - Housewife - InFine 7. DOOsh - Chin Wag (Justin Steel Rmx) - Divert 8. Robert Hood - The Exodus - Music Man 9. Wave00462 10. Chicago Damn & the SDI Project - Don't Go Back - Midnight Love Club 11. Lee Curtiss - Freaks - Visionquest 12. Terry Brookshire - Hypnotique (Mooja Remix) - Endemic 13. Wave00563 14. NYCPARTYINFO - Black Saw - Throne of Blood

Berlin based dj / producer Oliver Deutschmann has made his mark in recent years by running and releasing on the imprints Falkplatz and Vidab, his long memorable sets at Panorama Bar / Berghain, and numerous releases and remixes for the likes of Soma, AIM, or JackOff to name a few. His uncompromising selections range from deep dubby house to big room techno, keeping the pulse on new sounds while always paying respect to the past, which can also be heard in productions on his collaborations with Ed Davenport, or monikers Gowentgone and SubBroomAssosciation. Last year Deutschmann spent most of his weekends touring the world from Japan, across Germany and Europe, to the middle east reaching cities like Beirut and Tel Aviv, while playing festivals like Sonar and BerMuDa. He is currently spending his off days building a new studio in Berlin, working on new releases and collaborations, and the development of his A&R skills. In 2012 Oliver Deutschmann is keeping up with modern technology, and is set to release a new enhanced multimedia package which will include two cds, vinyl singles, and videos on SLIM Audio featuring exclusive mix and tracks. Also in the pipeline are releases for AIM, Falkplatz, and Vidab. http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?374233

1. DJ 3000 - Hotel Oasiz (Robert Hood Remix), 2. DJ Qu - Mixing Room, 3. Da Rich - Lost In The Dark, 4. Da Fiucha SK - Prehistoric African Caverna, 5. Citizen - Deep End, 6. Marcel Dettman - Duel, 7. Robbie Tronco - C.U.N.T (She's Cunt, She's Pussy Mix), 8. James T. Cotton - The Second Night Cycle (feat. Ellis Monk), 9. Ghosts On Tape - No Go, 10. Anthony Naples - Slackness, 11. Dexter - Zamba, 12. Reese - Station Of The Groove, 13. Aaron Carl - Tears.

Ghosts on Tape likes raving. Mind you, not the glowstick-powered, trance-laden nonsense that masquerades as raving these days. The San Francisco resident wants the real thing: dark warehouses, big soundsystems, sweaty walls and even sweatier bodies, and the pulsing sounds of gritty house and techno. It’s those kinds of sounds that Ghosts on Tape (a.k.a. Ryan Merry) assembles on his dual Yamaha SU700 samplers. Although the ’90s-era machines are undeniably antiquated—new sounds literally have be loaded on the fly via floppy disk—he’s thoroughly mastered these vintage weapons, putting together jaw-dropping live sets that combine the ominous underbelly of classic house and techno with upfront, bass-heavy futurism. Those sonic principles also drive ICEE HOT, the influential monthly party in San Francisco which Ghosts on Tape co-founded and where he continues to serve as a resident DJ. 

A native of St. Louis, Ghosts on Tape relocated to San Francisco in 2003 and began garnering attention for his blistering DJ and live sets and the warped, occasionally tropical-flavored bass sounds he was creating. His 2009 Predator Mode EP on Wireblock—which included a white-hot Roska remix of the title track—exploded Ghosts on Tape’s profile even further, as did an exclusive mix for Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 1 show, and remixes for the likes of Rainbow Arabia, Lemonade, Cardopusher, Chrissy Murderbot, Subeena, Mexicans with Guns, Thunderball, among others. In 2011, he was selected to be a participant in the Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid. His sound has evolved over the years, moving away from equatorial beats and back towards his Midwestern house and techno roots, but one thing hasn’t changed: Ghosts on Tape likes raving. bio by Shawn Reynaldo

John Osborn made North American debut for us April 13, and in preparation for it, he mixed us this exclusive recording for us release in celebration of the SF visit. John is now a definite favorite of ours and will no doubt return to perform for us in the future. http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?336376

We're honored and excited to introduce Marcellus Pittman to San Francisco. This will be Pittman's debut West Coast appearance. Hard to believe for a man making such amazing music, for some of the finest Detroit labels, that has toured the World. To celebrate, and in preparation for his debut, we're in for a treat: a rare Pittman exclusive podcast. Don't sleep on this taste of Detroit. Join us May 11 for Pittman, Jus Ed, Lance De Sardi, Tyrel Williams and Brian Bejarano for As You Like It: Coast to Coast.

We'd like to thank Ryan Crosson for allowing us to share this special set from our Jan 27, Ghostly Meets Spectral showcase. Ryan's set completes the release of all four main room recordings: Mossmoss, Osborne, Solvent and now Ryan. Take a moment and listen to this set and enjoy. Ryan Crosson @ AYLI Ghostly Meets Spectral 1/27/12

Rich Korach discovered underground electronic music in 1994, finally encountering the sound that would transform the rest of his life. Growing up just north of Detroit, Rich witnessed performances from some of the early pioneers of techno. Shortly after immersing himself in the underground warehouse scene in Detroit, he became an active DJ himself. The next decade included such highlights as: being a resident DJ for Detroit’s legendary production company, Paxahau, playing gigs at: the Detroit Electronic Music Festival (2005 and 2008), Space – Ibiza, Weekend Club – Berlin, and all across the U.S. Rich even had an impromptu tag session with one of his musical heroes of the time, Richie Hawtin, in 2005. - In late 2008, Rich moved to San Francisco to thwart the cold and live in one of the most diverse and beautiful cities in America. Since then, his performances in the Bay Area underground have caused quite the stir, resulting in a residency with promotions powerhouse As You Like It (AYLI) and a steadily increasing demand for performances. In 2011 he played alongside a wealth of artists, including Tiger and Woods, Deniz Kurtel, Iron Curtis, Matthias Tanzmann, Benoit & Sergio, Dave Aju, Mike Huckaby, Nicolas Jaar, and Lee Curtiss. To say Rich Korach’s sound is an instant classic is understood to those who’ve become converts to his shows. His is an insatiable appetite for the unexpected, which makes watching his next move upward and onward such a joy. - Recorded using Traktor Scratch Pro with vinyl control and a KONTROL X1 for effects/looping.

Title of the mix: P-Play's Scheiße Minelli. Track-listing coming soon. Bio: Co-Founder of Honey Soundsytem and part owner of Discaire Records. "DJ P-Play possesses the sort of mentality that keeps San Francisco's club-and cultural-scene vital. When he saw a nightlife void, instead of bitching about it, he went after filling it. And when one bar told him no, he started up a whole collective of like-minded DJs to do forward-thinking events at other clubs, pulling like-minded music lovers into his hive. Pee Play is a co-founder of Honey Soundsystem, a crew of party pros wanting to instigate an edgy alternative to the Castro scene. They've spread their vinyl across SOMA, the Tenderloin, and the world." - Jennifer Maerz of SF WEEKLY Selected Discography: Street Hero - End of The World (Honey Soundsystem Remix) [HNYTRX] Alexis - Lonely Sea (Honey Soundsystem Remix) [HNYTRX] Mankind - Come Go (Honey Soundsystem Remix) [Third Strike Records] Body Language - Falling Out (Honey Soundsystem Remix) [Smoke & Mirrors]

To show our appreciation this holiday season, AYLI offers up this live set from GSHC co-founder & resident dj Secrets (Matt Abbott, Detroit). Secrets manipulates his disco edits into an infectious groove that draws the crowd in and spreads smiles all around. This performance was recorded at BeatBox in SF before an equally stellar set from Slow Hands (Wolf + Lamb). Sexy hooks, bouncy beats, and tasteful filters invite everyone to party in this mix. For more info on GSHC or to subscribe to their excellent podcast, visit: http://gshcusa.org/

Hailing from Fairfield, IA, Kenneth Scott's imprint on San Francisco underground can still be felt despite his recent transplant to Berlin. Kenneth's timing is impeccable. You can always count that he'll know the right sound, at the right hour. Having performed for AYLI more than any other non-resident you can really get the vibe for our after-hours sound. Simply put, San Francisco's loss is Berlin's gain. Keep killing it, Mr. Scott. Everyone else, enjoy the podcast.

For our sixth AYLI podcast installment, we're excited to bring an exclusive mix by Slow Hands (Wolf + Lamb / Double Standard // NYC). Those of you that caught Ryan Cavanaugh AKA Slow Hands at the Compound (RIP) know exactly what to expect: a night of slow-mo disco jams that promise to fill the air with sexuality and dancing late into the night. We're honored he shared this mix with all of you and to bring him back to San Francisco. Recording is from Slow Hands at Solyanka Club, Moscow 9/9/11. Slow Hands will be performing Friday, December 16 at the Beatbox and look forward to seeing you there: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?310652

Mattie Bowen aka Mossmoss was the first As You Like It resident. His range can be credited with the shape of most line-ups. You can catch him opening the night, closing the night, peak-hour, and off-peak. Basically, Mossmoss makes it happen. So far we've only released one podcast per month, but this one is too good to hold on to. - Coming up Nov. 26 we're honored to welcome back Nicolas Jaar LIVE (Clown & Sunset, Circus Company, Wolf & Lamb // New York City) for his second AYLI appearance and in preparation we're releasing this mix by Mossmoss, for a taste of what you can find at one of our nights. This recording is from Killswitch at Underground SF, in San Francisco, CA, October 28 2011.

Few DJs in San Francisco have the range that San Francisco's Solar Langevin can claim. Having perfected the opening, closing and headlining set, with over 19 years of DJing experience, at Pacific Sound's Sunset parties. You can catch him on the decks most weekends, sometimes as many as three times in one night, in dark basements, large clubs and outside at park parties. We're proud to welcome him back for a special opening set for DJ Koze, Nov. 12, 2011 at the Beatbox, San Francisco, CA. - http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?295494 - This rare recording of Solar is from the acclaimed Acid Test (all vinyl) parties at the Smart Bar in Chicago.

AYLI is honored to announce our next exclusive podcast by acclaimed Dutch DJ and producer Boris Werner. Werner will be joining us Oct. 14th at Public Works for Heidi's Jackthon tour. Werner's mix is a recording from Hell & Dunkel Festival 2011. His production can also be found on the Heidi's Jackathon mix released on Get Physical. As You Like It & Heidi present The Jackathon: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?291256 - Our next event is with Tiger & Woods' SF Debut and 40 Thieves this Friday, Oct 7 at the BeatBox in San Francisco. As You Like It w/ Tiger & Woods LIVE! and 40 Thieves: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?286796

Re:body promo set for AYLI from Briski - "We didn't get the chance to do the full mix with ol' Nol this time around, cause he has been away for work the past month, but I made this podcast mix in full spirit of what we both represent and how we've been feeling recently. The mix infuses some old school Chicago elements with Re:body stylie new tracks, in honor of the mang Tevo Howard, who we are very excited to play with. Enjoy and see you all soon at As You Like It!" For Tevo Howard in San Francisco event details, please visit: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?284189