The Curator’s Crates: Volume 8
This abbreviated edition of The Curator's Crates features song recommendations and After Dark Alerts.
.WAV Gallery is taking its underground music coverage from the page to the airwaves with the launch of The Curator's Crates. Premiering on Data Transmission on Sunday, February 15, from 12–2 PM EST, the show marks a new chapter for the platform’s sonic exploration.
Each monthly installment will feature a mix from a guest DJ or resident curator, pairing their personal listening tastes with their signature club sound to create a direct line to the voices and sounds defining what’s next for NYC nightlife.
The inaugural episode is helmed by Curator OGD, who guides listeners through a genre-spanning journey across the electronic spectrum, touching on UKG, Jersey club, ghetto tech, house, and trance.
Tune in for a surge of energy designed to set the tone for the week.
On Loop
Recommended ListeningThis may be my most sonically scattered song recommendation list yet. I’m currently preparing for several different types of sets, each with its own mood, pace, and audience. The range here reflects the different spaces I’m playing, the moments I’m building toward, and the flexibility I’m aiming for behind the decks. You can find more information on my February 15th and 18th sets in the "After Dark Alerts" section.
MC69 - Swank Mami
“MC69” by Swank Mami is an unapologetic, club‑ready track that blends baile funk, Eurodance, and silky R&B. As the opening track on her 2025 EP Worldstar, it functions less as an introduction and more as a declaration. For that same reason, it serves as an ideal entry point for "On Loop," setting a tone defined by urgency, polish, and unapologetic presence.
God - Sinjin Hawke, Zora Jones
With "God" Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones crafted a song that feels like standing inside a collapsing cathedral built from bass, distortion, and light. They employ an interesting technique in which sections evolve through mutation (filters opening, distortion increasing, layers collapsing) rather than repetition.
Jungly - Qemist
We are now turning to one of my favorite tracks, which encapsulates the core elements of my portfolio as OGD: jungle, a pitched‑up vocal, and influences drawn from Jersey club. The track achieves a precise balance between friction and smoothness, as atmospheric layers of vocals and synths are set against tightly articulated snares and kicks. Although "Jungly" is unequivocally rooted in jungle, its accelerated pacing and compressed energy align it with the urgent, high‑pressure characteristics of footwork.
Let U No - DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn
“Let U No” by DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn synthesizes many of the elements present in the preceding recommendations. It is a is a foundational footwork track that distills the genre to its most direct and functional elements. The track alternates between forward momentum and sudden resistance or destabilization, keeping the dancer in a constant state of adjustment rather than steady flow. This push and pull will draw even the most hesitant partygoer to the dance floor.
After Dark Alerts
Music foreword | Free and low-cost events
To have your event featured, send an email or calendar invite to ogd@wavgallery.com including the flyer, description, and ticket link.
Berlin Rat Pt. 2
Friday, February 6th from 10PM - Late @ Nightclub 101
Almost a year after the first highly successful Berlin Rat party, Aleska and Y2Aura are back at it again with another night of smoky & sexy techno. Bring your favorite club rat and dress on theme.
SWDJs 2 Year Anniversary
Saturday, February 7th from 11 PM - 4 AM @ The Sultan Room
The multi-state, community-led platform Support Women DJs is turning TWO YEARS OLD! They're returning where it all began for an night to remember.
Featuring SWDJs faves KimKilla, Samantha DaSilva, Fattie Bee, & Elle XXO on the decks, and newcomers GirlCode and Eve Lauren.
IN-FUNCTION
Wednesday, February 18th from 10 PM - 2 AM @ Mood Ring
IN-FUNCTION is coming to Mood Ring for a night of UKG, breaks, club, 140 and more. As always, IN-FUNCTION is here to prioritize platforming POC and femme artists and a safe & fun environment for all. Free all night!
OGD is kicking off the night with melodic UKG and breaks.
POST-REALM | New York Fashion Week FW26
Sunday, February 15th 8 PM - 12 AM
Experience the ultimate fusion of music and fashion at POST-REALM - New York Fashion Week Runway!
The evening opens with a live runway presentation, followed by an immersive after‑hours experience driven by DJs, live performances, and curated soundscapes that blur the line between show and party.
Be part of a creative space where art and fashion converge, opening up exciting conversations and collaborations.
Use code commonwavs to get 20% off on tickets
OGD will be opening the afterparty with upbeat and atmospheric house music.
Waddle Presents: Aquarius Pisces Birthday Bash
Thursday, February 19 from 9 PM - 3 AM @ Mood Ring
The sequel to last year's birthday bacchanal for DJs is almost here. While the last edition featured only DJs with February birthdays, this lineup has been expanded to showcase a packed roster of truly talented Aquarius & Pisces selectors. Spanning a wide range of genres, the night will feature DJs going back‑to‑back, blending styles and skills for an eclectic, high‑energy journey on the dance floor.
White Label Records
Test Pressings/ Plug Copies
Artwork Credit: Instagram.com/mjrcdy
This section is inspired by the history of white label vinyl records used as promotional copies by DJs. Record labels would often send DJs advance copies of releases to test out on crowds. In some cases, the records would even be mixed differently to sound better on club speakers.
The hope is to spotlight new and exciting sounds that you are able to download and take with you - either for casual listening or to share in club settings.
This edition is brought to you by co-curator, DJ, and producer OddwOrld.
Ariana Grande - Positions (Smooth Like Silk Mix)
This week, Queens based DJ and Producer silkshirt blesses our ears with a lush UKG remix of Ariana Grande’s “Positions.”
silkshirt’s best qualities are his ability to navigate multiple genres with seamless mixing, all the while gracing a dance floor with ID’s you didn’t know you needed.
This remix shows off silkshirt’s knowledge and experience of breaks with a clean but snappy UK style drum line. Ariana’s vocals fit the pattern very well and are amplified by jazz chords, lush guitar runs and sax samples that fill the rest of the space. This remix can make a very nice addition to any melodic UKG set, but is groovy enough to find its way into a breaks filled Baltimore or Jersey Club set as well.
I’ve always admired his silkshirt’s mixing ability, so I love what I’m hearing from him in terms of production here. I’m anticipating an uptick in original music from him this year as his growth in the medium is quite evident.
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