Starlight Reunion

06/20/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 270, Featuring MumbleBee mixing live for Morning Blend, hosted by Funk It Coffee and Thrift!

We couldn't be more proud of our little DJ from Kalamazoo, who has been gracing the Missoula underground with a fresh and vibey injection of character and style since 2021.
- Starlight Reunion -

Another cup of vibrant and bold selections, with undertones of honey and sunlight - lightly roasted - sure to put a skip in your step. :3
- MumbleBee -

MumbleBee mixes live for Morning Blend, hosted by Funk It Coffee and Thrift! We couldn't be more proud of our little DJ from Kalamazoo, who has been gracing the Missoula underground with a fresh and

06/16/2025

Let’s Go!!!

06/12/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 269 featuring Nes recorded live at Forest Groove. This was my first time attending the campout. I’ve known one of the organizers for some time. He came to our forest creatures campout year after year and drew a lot of inspiration from it. He and a group of friends decided to do something similar just north of Spokane Washington. I got to connect with a bunch of old friends from the Montana scene and met some new ones. The community was incredibly friendly. Catching Nes play his live electronic sets are always special. He generates sounds with a program he wrote and composes sets on the fly. It’s a unique style and performance worth checking out.
-BK Love-

Some words from our featured artist Nes.
“For this performance Ryan (part organizer of Forest Groove) asked me to play some driving techno - just to see what I could come up with using Beat DJ. It was a super fun set. It was my 4th and last set at Forest Groove 3. I started the set off with a song I co-created with my friends Alejandro and Kirby from Mars College called Electro Croaker which was a fusion of italo disco and industrial. After that the rest of the set was completely improvised. Techno to me is really about repetition and subtle evolution that induces trance states. It’s like a machine/engine running. This set was improvised using Beat DJ - you can download Beat DJ at soniare.net/beatdj”
-Nes Croft-

https://on.soundcloud.com/n18R5bMMZOXgi9iEr9

Starlight Thursdays Episode 269 featuring Nes recorded live at Forest Groove. This was my first time attending the campout. I’ve known one of the organizers for some time. He came to our forest creatu

06/06/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 268 welcome Dj Philly Fresh to the show!
We did a little interview to get a look behind the scenes.

How long have you been DJing?
For a year. That being said, I have been playing music for over 25 years (keyboards and saxophone). I also used to be a funk keyboardist.

Why did you get into DJing?
I got into DJing because I am passionate about electronic music. For me, electronic music was natural progression from loving jazz. Electronic synthesis is the most breadthful and versatile instrument and represents the current sonic frontier.

Where do you reside these days?
Bozeman Montana

Where are you from originally?
Florida

What inspires you to DJ?
The music itself is the inspiration for DJing. I am passionate about this music and am proud to showcase selections that are life-giving to me.

What inspires you about electronic music culture?
Electronic music culture is just a subset of music in general. Music has the power to describe, elevate, and shape the human experience. Electronic music is one of the most broad and capable mediums within music in general. The inclusivity of electronic music culture is a reflection of the breadth of electronic music.

What genres are in your mix?
This mix is an amalgamation of sub-genres that I believe merit more attention. It includes soundscape, ambient, lofi, electronic jazz, boombap, downtempo bass and more.

Can you tell us a little about your mix “LifeSounds”?
This mix is similar to a mix I performed at Hulaween in 2024. The inspiration for the original mix was The Oasis in Spirit Lake. This space was used for workshops, yoga, and relaxing refuge within the festival grounds. My goal was to play music that would allow festival goes to relax while still actively experiencing something interesting. Too often people want to be able to relax and do nothing but end up pushing themselves to party at festivals due to internal and external pressure. That being said, I don't see why relaxation and artistic stimulation need to be mutually exclusive.

“It is an honor to be able to showcase the works of the following incredible producers:”
-Dj Philly Fresh-

LifeSounds full track list
dʒɛmɪnaɪ - leaves
Yosi Horikawa - Bubbles
Tennyson - Kaonashi
Stasys - Serenade
Yosi Horikawa - Wandering
MINDEX - Komorebi
Blookah (feat. Andrea Cormier) - Where Are You Now
Galimatias - Ocean Floor Kisses
Ovoid - Mingo Mango (VIP)
Zonra & Cnopes - Butter Cutter
Kyodiana, fwocl, Popbot, Stasys - The Traveler’s Mind
Yosi Horikawa - Rainbow
Sam Gellaitry - ferns.wav
Tennyson - Like What?
Parkbreezy - Vestige
Tenru - The Way She Moves
KOAN Sound - Solace of the Red Giant
dʒɛmɪnaɪ - Pale Blue

Starlight Thursdays Episode 268 welcome Dj Philly Fresh to the show! We did a little interview to get a look behind the scenes. How long have you been DJing? For a year. That being said, I have been

05/29/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 267 featuring The Backseat DJ. He once was the Thursday night purveyor of KBGA's dance party programming. In this set, recorded 2-13-2020 he starts out playing a bunch of hip hop, jumping back and forth to drum n bass, before going full drum n bass for the second half. Hope you enjoy this throwback!

The Backseat DJ once was the Thursday night purveyor of KBGA's dance party programming. In this set, recorded 2-13-2020 he starts out playing a bunch of hip hop, jumping back and forth to drum n bass,

05/24/2025

June 7th! Get ready for a Face2Face. 4 DJ's . One stage. Back 2Back, Beat4Beat, Face2Face.

Techno and House bringing fire to the street.
Drop for drop, it’s a sonic war,
The floor won’t rest ‘til they settle the score.

No livestream magic, no hate or online fame, It's underground and it’s not a game.
So lace your dancing shoes and find your space, it all goes down as a F2F

05/22/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 266 welcome MEG to the show!
MEG is a rising force in the house music scene, captivating audiences with her high-energy sets and signature blend of bass house, funky house, minimal, and deep house. Known for her seamless transitions and infectious groove, Meg curates every performance as a journey, balancing heavy basslines with soulful rhythms and immersive textures that keep crowds locked in and moving. From underground parties to club stages, she’s quickly earning a reputation as a must-see DJ with a sound that is both fresh and timeless. With undeniable passion, sharp instinct, and a bold vision for her craft, MEG is redefining what it means to move a dance floor, and she is just getting started.

Audio mastering by Damon Kex

Starlight Thursdays Episode 266 welcome MEG to the show! MEG is a rising force in the house music scene, captivating audiences with her high-energy sets and signature blend of bass house, funky house,

05/15/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 265 featuring Party Robbins recorded live at Missoula Fashion Week block party.

Who better to kick off the event than this man! I had the privilege of putting together the lineup and thought If Party Robbins would do the honor of opening it up and setting the vibe we’d be stoked to have him. He brought some funky house, minimal and techno to the sound system and the party began to form with hula hoops and flow dancers mesmerized by the beats under the sunshine. This was also the debut of our project Disco Carrot as a stage. We recently decked out a snowcat with speakers and a DJ booth to bring to events and fashion week turned out to be a perfect maiden voyage. We’re really grateful Party Robbins christened the decks and played a fantastic set. Hope you enjoy!!!
BK Love

It was such an honor to play the inaugural Block Party set for Missoula Fashion Week!
I knew I had to put together something really special for this set, as this was a lot of firsts for our local art community. It's a lot more laid back and groovy than my typical mix, but I kept just enough juice in it to keep you moving for the whole two hours.
I hope you enjoy every one of these grooves!
-Jack- aka Party Robbins

Starlight Thursdays Episode 265 featuring Party Robbins recorded live at Missoula Fashion Week block party. Who better to kick off the event than this man! I had the privilege of putting together th

05/08/2025

Starlight Thursdays Episode 264�Featuring Crank Zappa – Live at Funk It Coffee & Thrift
The Night Shift dance party series has been an absolute thrill. It feels like a mini renaissance blooming on Missoula’s north side. With no alcohol in the mix, the vibe naturally offers an alternative to the typical bar scene—and for many, it’s the perfect warm-up before heading out to the clubs.
I’ve been curating DJs who can keep it funky, deep, melodic, and housey—and Crank Zappa fits the bill to a T. His set moves effortlessly between Disco and Indie Dance, weaving in soulful vocals, big instrumental moments, and even a touch of techno. He was absolutely on fire during this recording, keeping the room grooving from start to finish.
-BK Love-

Starlight Thursdays Episode 264
Featuring Crank Zappa – Live at Funk It Coffee & Thrift The Night Shift dance party series has been an absolute thrill. It feels like a mini renaissance blooming on Mis

05/02/2025

Ferris Monahan, aka kaPOWski, is a jack of all trades across many creative ventures. After many years of working backstage in event production for festivals and community events, they were introduced to the technical aspects of DJing by a friend in 2021 and finally had an outlet for their obsessive playlist creation. Since then, they've been hooked on collecting and curating music and crafting sets to get every body on the dance floor. They love playing techno and house, keeping the bass bumping while feathering in disco string hits, glitchy melodies, and unexpected vocal throwbacks. Aside from music, their creative output runs the gamut including photorealist painting, creating immersive installations, performing in drag, and throwing deeply themed events and parties.

One of our favorites, house music is alive and well in their soul. Come check them out this Saturday at the Zebra!

05/02/2025

This weekend. We are excited to announce STARYA'S debut into Montana. Friday nigt with the official Fashion week after-party at Monks bar in Missoula and Saturday night at Club Zebra in Bozeman!

Bridging the world of form and interstellar life through music has been a quiet, long-running mission on Earth for most of time, and Starya knows she’s part of a much larger fabric of creators carrying out this operation. The singer-songwriter-producer-DJ-multi-instrumentalist spends most of her time in the cloud and out of the human-drama-fray, streaming on Twitch from her off-planet studio and occasionally coming downtown bless us with an IRL festival or club performance to keep our joy levels steady and help harmonize the species.WE INTERRUPT THIS BIOGRAPHY TO REMIND YOU THAT IF NOTHING IS SIGNIFICANT THEN WE ARE AS SIGNIFICANT AS THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE. YOU’REDOING GREAT!-HARMONIZATION COMPLETE-Starya’s tracks and mixes have a transcendental quality, essence that can’t quite be qualified except to say it got her opening for Skrillex, Justice, 2manydjs, Kill The Noise,Tokimonsta, ZEDD, Arty, Diplo, Mija, Boys Noize and Dillon Francis to name few. Her former artist name Tuff Ghost allowed her to stealth-move between the worlds of hip-hop, techno,electro, house and dubstep as what some might call a DJ’s DJ,but as Starya she emerges in her true form, singing over her DJsets to haunting, enrapturing, original pop-house songs with ethereal other-worldly, edge that’s distinctly hers.