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    Jason Bentley's Metropolis

    Ardalan Exclusive Mix

    Jason Bentley
    Jason Bentley
    Hand-Picked MusicDanceEDM
    Iran born and SF-based DJ/producer Ardalan has been carving out his reputation in the electronic scene. Known for their energy, sass, and wickedly wry samples, his mixes and remixes always offer a fresh perspective to the eager ear.
    Iran born and SF-based DJ/producer Ardalan has been carving out his reputation in the electronic scene. Known for their energy, sass, and wickedly wry samples, his mixes and remixes always offer a fresh perspective to the eager ear.
    Oct 21, 2018

    Just in time for Halloween, Ardy rises again with Minimal Effort for their All Hallow’s Eve event, with a live DJ set among an industry-leading lineup at the historic Belasco Theater on on Saturday, October 27th. The bash is sure to provide an intimate party experience for the House and Techno community in Los Angeles.

    We are thrilled to welcome Ardalan to KCRW for an exclusive guest set on Metropolis.

    For more information visit www.minimaleffort.net

    www.minimaleffort.net

    Photo courtesy of Ardalan.

    Track List:

    1. Life's Track - Wasting My Time (feat. Mar G)

    2. No Moon - Sirens

    3. Jamez - Darklands (Sterac Remix)

    4. Phoenecia ‎–Odd Job (Rhythm Box)

    5. CEM3340 - I Can’t Get Wrong

    6. Skee Mask - Dial 274

    7. CRVEL - VEO I

    8. DJ T-1000 - Minimized

    9. Housemeister - Late At Night

    10. Laksa - Delicates

    11. Trance Wax - Trance 1

    12. Datassette - People Without Mouths

    13. Strafe - Set it Off (Justin Martin remix)

    14. Polygon Window - Portreath Harbour

    Tracklist

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        Jason Bentley

        Host, Metropolis

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        Executive Music Assistant / Producer for Metropolis, 'Find, Share, Rewind'

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