I’m SO excited to finally get this weeks Parked Up mix out for you all to listen from
@orlandastephens ❤️🔥 it’s a powerful mix of electro/jersey club/techno/hardgroove. Head to the link in my bio to listen 🚔
It’s hard to confine yourself to one genre when you’re based in two of Europe’s dance capitals. Despite playing her first gig at XLR in Manchester little over a year ago, Orlanda has achieved the rare feat of breaking Berlin, enjoying success with
@blanq_slate_ at Zur Klappe and
@refugewordwide radio. Inspired by the multi-genre madness of Manchester’s
@zubz.newman , Berlin legend
@heymeg10 and Tokyo’s
@nasthug , Orlanda specialises in blending R&B-inspired beats into both techno and bass (depending on whether she’s in Manchester or Berlin this time around).
Orlanda cites this mix as an ode to her time in Berlin and its rich musical landscape - expect everything from
@djswisha ’s jersey club antics, to
@dj_mischkonsum and
@nova_cheq techno edits, to her longtime idol
@charlixcx . What more could you want?
Catch Orlanda next playing
@refugeworldwide on 11th June and at Pepsi Boston with
@blvsh.berlin on 19th June.
What is something that needs improvement in the scene?
“Hahaha!… don’t get me started honestly. Firstly - the most important one - more representation for marginalised people, not just as DJs but as promoters! Secondly, phones - it’s so cliché but when I go to a rave or when I perform, I’m going to have a boogie. I’m probably sweaty, I’m probably looking grim, not really a fan of photos in the club anymore. I think raves should be places where people can escape the outside world. It’s refreshing to see that more promoters like
@hitandrunuk and
@0ff.rec are doing that in Manchester now.”