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#AnjunaUnlocked: Jody Wisternoff - Crate Digging
A three-hour vinyl mix from Jody Wisternoff is less a DJ set and more an archaeological dig through house and techno history, and we’re all here taking notes like eager students. This #AnjunaUnlocked session is for the crate diggers who believe a track’s value is inversely proportional to its streaming numbers. The vibe is that of a dusty record shop back room, where the only light comes from a single bulb and the smell of vinyl is thick in the air. Technically, it’s a tour de force, spanning BPMs from 94 to 150 with an average of 131, and harmonically weaving through keys like 12A and 8B to maintain flow across decades.
The energy balance—28% low, 60% mid—highlights Wisternoff’s focus on rhythmic complexity and melodic hooks, with the vinyl warmth adding an extra layer of texture. His mixing is lively and precise, with quick cuts and long blends that showcase his encyclopedic knowledge. Standout digs include the opener 'Tuff Little Unit - Join the Future', a classic breakbeat hardcore track that sets a euphoric, old-school tone. 'Jiggx - Some Sophisticated Name' offers a deep, jazzy house moment, while 'Rui Da Silva - Touch Me' brings a dose of iconic, vocal-led progressive house.
'Anticappella - 2 V=231 (Piano A-Pella)' is a quirky, a cappella interlude, and 'Evan Espinoza - Growler' closes with a driving, modern techno edge. The journey begins with the frenetic energy of 'Join the Future', moves through house classics like 'Touch Me', and ends on the contemporary pulse of 'Growler'. A Jody Wisternoff live vinyl mix that’s a masterclass in connecting the dots between house’s past and present.