Musclecars: The 'Wednesday Alternative' Mix

Music

Musclecars are infamous New York City party purveyors – two dj’s and producers with an exuberant reputation and excellent taste.

Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield have been running parties for many years and in 2018 launched ‘Coloring Lessons’. The party has brought a lease of life to New York’s dance community and has become a stalwart of house, techno, disco and beyond. It is described by the pair as follows:

“While the party and sound is not genre specific, it is heavily focused around house, disco, jazz, and soul, embracing the musical elements of black and brown ancestors.”

Now they are about to release a new compilation celebrating the series, they have invited the likes of Levon Vincent, Beta Librae, Kai Alice and many more to join them on the inaugural release on the label.

We invited them to show us what they’re all about with a mix ready and set to go.

Listen below:

Please introduce yourself… Who are you, where are you and what are you?

We’re Craig & Brandon, a NY based dj/producer duo by the name of musclecars. We also throw a party called Coloring Lessons.

What does your music sound like?

Craig: Somebody called us an Afro Jazz / World Groove Electronica duo recently and it made me laugh. Clearly I have no idea what the music we make sounds like hahah.

Brandon: haha, yeah we try to not to label it.

Can you draw what you think it sounds like for us (an image from the old internet is acceptable)?

Craig:

Brandon:

Where was the mix recorded?

Craig: My apartment in Bushwick.

What would be the ideal setting to listen to the mix?

Craig: In the living room after having moved all your furniture to the wall (to make room for dancing).

Brandon: When you’re out and about, on the move, maybe running errands.

What should we be wearing?

Craig: Whatever Quarantine fashion statement you’re making this month.

Brandon: whatever makes you happy 🙂

What would be your dream setting to record a mix: Location/system/format?

Craig: Somewhere in our city. Loving the system created by Devon Ojas- they have one over at Public Records. For set up, 2 TTs, 2CDJs, and an Isonoe or an ARS 6700.

Brandon: Same here, I think that a night club would be the best!