Episode 66: Guest Host Series: Music Alchemy: Trans Music Archive, Eris Drew and Octo Octa

In Part Two of our guest host series with the Trans Music Archive, host and TMA co-founder Alana Jordan sits down with legendary DJs, producers, and partners Eris Drew and Octo Octa for a conversation about vinyl's enduring place on the dance floor, and why records remain at the heart of queer nightlife.Known around the world for their all-vinyl DJ sets, the pair have spent decades cultivating dance floors rooted in connection, joy, healing, and community. Together they travel around the world spinning records from their 15,000 piece record collection, proving that in an increasingly digital world, vinyl still carries a unique kind of magic.In this episode led by Alana, the group explores ideas of musical alchemy, synchronicity, and why a record isn't just a format, it's a sacred object capable of transforming a room full of strangers into a community.  Eris and Maya tell stories from the heyday of 12-inch singles, and the art of seamless DJ blending to their first date crate digging in a New Hampshire barn, and reflect on the records that shaped not only their careers, but queer culture, and their lives together.  Produced by: Ray Blevins Some Edits by: Ariel LohBrought to You By: Women in Vinyl Founder Jenn D’Eugenio and Contributor Robyn Raymond Check out:Trans Music Archive: https://www.transmusicarchive.org/Trans Music Archive Instagram: @transmusicarchiveAlana’s Instagram: @alana_deejayEris’ Instagram: @erisdrewOcta Octa’s Instagram: @octooctaSystem Activate: https://systemactivate.com/Fated Systems: https://faited.systems/Find the video at: https://www.youtube.com/@womeninvinyl/videosGrab a copy of our book 'Women in Vinyl, the Art of Making Vinyl'! Learn more and buy a copy at: womeninvinyl.com/book as well as grab some merch at: womeninvinyl.com/storeTHANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!Keep your records clean and sounding great with GrooveWasher. Use WomenInVinyl10 at check out: www.groovewasher.comCommercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast, along with membership options and ton of other discount codes available at: https://www.patreon.com/womeninvinylYou can also contribute to furthering our mission by donating https://www.womeninvinyl.com/donate as a 501(c)3 all donations are tax deductible.Visit the website to check out past episodes, features, and our ever growing library of resources to further the education, demystification and diversification of the Vinyl Making Space.Don’t forget to like, subscribe and give us a review on your favorite podcast delivery method!Want to be a sponsor or just get in touch? Email us: [email protected]