Polar opposites in the ways of thinking about music. Max Volume is the new collaboration between KansasCityTechno.Com resident Dj’s Todd Howard and Mr. Nuro. When the powers of mild mannered Howard and the extravagance of Mr. Nuro combine Max Volume takes flight. This set is their ode to bass and also there love for the San Fran label Dirtybird and the sounds there of..

Max Volume – Do The Bird
1. Justin Martin – Hood Rich
2. Catz N Dogz – Jon Bovi (Dirty Verson)
3. Claude VonStroke & Jaw – Le Fantome
4. American Royalty – I’ve Been Fight For You (J. Phlip Dub)
5. Shadow Child – Rustic Chip
6. Justin Martin – Ghettos & Gardens
7. Dark Sky – The Lick
8. Worthy – Why You Waiting
9. Inland Knights – The Money
9* Eats Everything – Entrance Song
10. Shadow Child – String Thing
11. Riva Star / Major Lazer – Jump (The Martin Brothers Remix)
12. Pavel Petrov – Friends Forever (Ardalan Remix)
13. Roy Davis Jr. – About Love (Pezzner Remix)
14. O&A – Noho (Axel Boman Remix)
15. Andhim – Wallace
16. Bazar – Hard To Find (Danny Daze Love Dub)
17. Christian Martin – Elephant Fight (Justin Martin’s Jungle Remix)
17* Renaissance Man – Go Low (J Phlip Bootleg)
18. Worthy – No Cure

Stepping off the dancefloor and into your head, this set is a perfect compliment for the calm after the storm. Mills and Howard met for the first time at last summer’s farewell to Crosstown Station, Errrybody’s House. One thing was apparent; they were both purists in their approach to playing deep music. After several closet jam sessions, a call and response started to develop in the mixes. Playing back to back, track for track, this mix features a chill-out sound that journeys from lush pads to spacey atmospheres.

1. French Fries – Yo Vogue (Claude Vanstroke Rmx)
2. Dualton & Wollion- Gran Sabana (Original Mix)
3. David Labeij- Crazy Love feat Belle (Original)
4. Daft Jack- Feelings
5. Oleg Wave- No Music (Kink remix)
6. Audiophiles- Bragadocious
7. Markfunk- Jack’O
8. Huxley- Let it go (Original)
9. Kiki & Marco Resmann- Beggin’ For the Heat (Original)
10. Frogs in Socks- Swamp Beats

Kansas City resident swing house technician dropped us a little spring loving in our box *giggity* this past week, so of course we had to share. Jason Kidd has been keeping busy this past winter and going into spring only looks better and better. Currently hosting a monthly event dubbed “Swell” one Saturday a month that has been bringing proper house talent from around the region and also been bringing in a great line-up of local jocks coming in as well. Check out the mix that he shared and read the brief words we got. Cheers!

1. Furniture Crew – Jazz Mans Voice
2. House Inspectors (Ft Louis Hale) – Soul Vibe (Kinky Movement)
3. Corduroy Mavericks – Check Me Out
4. Frankie J – Curry Chicken (Hugh Cleal)
5. Jeff Dougler & Balu – Another Day
6. Chris Mac – Soul Thing (Craig Hamilton)
7. Demarkus Lewis – No Time To Pimp (JR From Dallas)
8. Azealia Banks (Ft Lazy J) – 312/BHQ DJ Bang Boot
8* Technique – Clear (Accapella)
9. Luke Solomon – Interceptor (DC)
10. Inland Knights – The Money
11. Mr Oizo – Flat Beat
11* Micheal Jackson – Remember The Time (Accapella)
12. Brett Johnson – Here and Now
13. Moodyman – Baddest Bitch

1. What are your spring / summer plans?
I’ll be at the Riot Room once a month and I really want to bring some new people in. Seems like it’s the same show everywhere you go these days. Other than that, get out on the water as much as possible, BBQ and get outdoors. I love Summer.

2. What producers are doing it for you right now?
Wattie Green. That kid is just on fire right now. Another one I’m really feeling is South of Roosevelt from Chicago.

3. Who were some of your influences when you first started djing?
Living in Dallas it was locals like Robert Taylor and Cle’. Dallas was big on breaks at the time too (1993) and I liked Eric Davenport a lot. But when I heard Derrick Carter for the first time at a club called SOA, it was all over.

4. What was the biggest change you noticed in club / dance culture when you started playing records out again?
Wow. It’s completely different now. The biggest change I think though is the popularity EDM has gained. Another thing is hauling your gear around everywhere. It was so nice to just show up with records and headphones. Makes me feel silly for complaining about how heavy records were.

5. What is your favorite BBQ joint in kc?
Gates, Hands down. But the funny thing is, and I am embarrassed to admit this, I’ve never been to Oklahoma Joes. Everyone swears by that place. But I’m fine with “Hi! May I help you!” .

6. Where do you see the dance music scene in KC going?
I can see it possibly coming full circle back to Techno and House. I mean more of the underground feel and away from so much Dubstep and Moombahtan. I’m honestly not sure though that’ll happen though.

7. What were your thoughts going into this mix?
I tried to think of nothing. I kept pressing myself for a new mix and it just wasn’t working. So I stepped back for a week and just got on and played without thinking too much or planning anything. That always seems to work best for me. That leaves room for a few glitches, but I like that. It lets people know it’s live and not pieced together in some program.