Lani Love at The Bedford Chicago 10/6

poster by Austin Eustice

I'm at The Bedford Chicago again this Saturday, October 6th.  I'll be spinning a mix of indie, disco and 80s favorites!  Here's a link to the Facebook invite.

I love spinning at The Bedford because it's such a beautiful space.  Inspired by the vault and bronze deposit boxes, here's a mini shopping roundup of my current favorite metallics finds.

House of Harlow sunburst button earrings, $30

Awear gold sequin peplum top, €50

Botkier Valentina gold snake shoulder bag, $350.00

End of Summer Mixtape: A Sunset Story

Artwork by Austin Eustice

For the end of summer, I recorded a collection of my favorite disco songs - some old, some new.  As I put them together I thought about my favorite summer nights and how some were long enough to become summer mornings.

This mix is a perfect reflection of how I've been feeling lately.  I've been doing a lot of day dreaming and reflecting, especially as I approach my one year anniversary in Chicago.

My year hasn't been without adversities and challenges, but in the grand scheme I couldn't be happier.  My closet is full of beautiful florals, cosmic prints, and statement heels, and I'm now DJing every weekend!  My residencies include Paris Club and The Bedford, and I had a few in-stores at Topshop on Michigan Ave.

Tracklist 
1. Gorillaz, Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix) 
2. Kutcorners, Summer Song 
3. Patrice Rushen, Never Gonna GIve You Up (Shield Your Eyes Rework) 
4. Giorgio Moroder, I Wanna Rock You 
5. Escort, Caméleon Chameleon (Club Remix) 
6. Only Children, Down Fever 
7. Mtume, So You Wanna Be A Star (Kid Color Edit) 
8. Moon Boots, Sugar 
9. ColeCo, Ricky Smiley 
10. Perseus, Seychelles 
11. Mitzi, Morning Light (Softwar Remix) 
12. Idris Muhammad, Could Heaven Ever Be Like This (Noel Marc Deep Disco Remix) 
13. Tensnake, Coma Cat 
14. Flight Facilities, Foreign Language feat Jess (Beni Remix) 
15. Eli Escobar feat. Nomi Ruiz, Desire 
16. Laid Back, White Horse 
17. Neighborhood Romeo, Laura Winslow 
18. Metro Area, Miura 
19. Anna Lunoe & Touch Sensitive, Real Talk 
20. Pharao Black Magic feat. Ghostape, Hermes 
21. Chilly Gonzales, Knight Moves 
22. Misun, My Time (Cousin Cole Remix)

From my Instagram @djlanilove

Now that it's started to cool down, I've been biking and mopeding around town.  Yes, moped.  I recently bought a moped with the help of my good friend Mikey.  I'm living out my urbanite dreams!

Photos by Flow Johnson

Winter Mixtape: Warmth of Love

Artwork by Austin Eustice

I made this mixtape a few weeks ago inspired by my first months in Chicago. I included songs that have been on heavy rotation on my iPod as well as songs that capture how I feel about Chicago - a little nervous, but above all, jazzed and freaking excited. A lot of girly and dorky bedroom dancing happened in the production of this mixtape.



The people of Chicago are amazingly welcoming. There are nice people in New York too; there's a camaraderie that happens because almost everyone is a transplant.  But in Chicago it feels more basic than that. It's not about a need for friends, but rather a way of life.  The other thing that differentiates Chicago from New York is its modesty.  This windy city is full of quietly amazing talent and secrets.

Though mild this year, Chicago winters are long and cold. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But the wonderful people of this city have kept my spirits high and made me fall in love. I feel so lucky to be here, and I'm so thankful for the new friends in my life.

Photos by Corey Lillard with Owen Black

Chicago is doing me good.  Rebuilding my life has helped me figure out how to make time for myself and my passions.  I've been fortunate enough to meet some incredible DJs who have inspired me to step up my game.  Two DJs in particular have been especially helpful and influential - DJ Major Taylor and Carlos Capcom.  They're each so talented, so talented that if I were to one day be half as great I'd be completely satisfied.

Since moving here, I've entered a couple DJ contests.  One for was for a chance to DJ at New York Fashion Week.  I didn't win that one, but I did make it into the Top 3.  The other one I just entered yesterday for a chance to DJ at SXSW.  I made an hour podcast for PodOmatic, and there will be two rounds.  Win or lose, I'm excited just to be challenging myself and sharing music I love.

  

Photos from my Instagram

Tracklist

- CSS, Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Spank Rock remix) 
- Body Language, Falling Out
- Chromeo, When the Night Falls (Sammy "Saxy" Bananas remix)
- Cassius, The Sound of Violence (Aeroplane remix)
- The Magician feat. Jeppe, I Don't Know What to Do (Plastic Planes remix)
- ABBA, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Stas Twee dirty edit)
- Madonna, Hung Up (Diplo bootleg remix)
- Katy B, Lights On (Gigamesh remix)
- Lisa Lisa, If I Take You Home
- Evelyn "Champagne" King, Love Come Down
- The Rapture, How Deep is Your Love? (Emperor Machine remix)
- Breakbot feat. Ruckazoid, Fantasy (Jacques Renault remix)
- Beni, It's a Bubble
- Cajmere, Percolator
- Nicola Roberts, Beat of My Drum
- Sneaky Sound System, Big (Oliver remix)
- Munk, Down in LA
- Lovebirds feat. Stee Downes, Want You in My Soul
- The Drums, Best Friend (Olympic mix)
- Frank Ocean, Thinking About You (Phi Uni Moombahton remix)