Bret Johnson

simmerdown mix 08 is a transmission from @_ezri_dax_ Ship’s Log, Stardate 6969: ezri_dax selects compassionate speed to bring you into transwarp; psychedelic rhythms to meld minds; high camp to tug the heartstrings; and always keeps it spacey on the 1s & 2s. — About the mix: “This mix reflects a number of recent ambient sets that responded to the sauna (Bad Sauna, PGH) and other venues that invited subtle moments of tension, release, contemplation, or attention in the midst of deep winter. My desire is to prompt space and joy for the intensity of a sweat, to sit with the darker melancholy of introspection that accompanies the day-to-day, and to fold in some (at least personal) nostalgic souvenirs to integrate past and present.” Huge thanks to @ivnalvarado for art and the one and only @clubchow for programming.

Simmerdown is thrilled to announce the launch of our first annual zine, edited by @camilleconsidine + @ishfof , and designed by @butwhole.press . A massive thank you to every contributor and a special shoutout to @lucaaa.santana for the gorgeous photos. We can’t wait to sweat with you all this year, more on that soon. What’s Inside? The Deep Dives: An intro from @bretmjohnson and in-depth interviews with @clubchow , @muirjake , and @nkmoss exploring the intersections of music, sensation, and bathhouse culture. The Rituals: A guide to the perfect White Tea & Plum Popsicles by @scttftchn “CAMP” a sauna poem & performance by @ishfof at @hi.campette . The Craft: Behind-the-scenes looks at our creative collaborations, featuring: @aandd_bags the designer of the simmerdown sauna hat. Stefan of @ruuts.studio on the organic art of natural dyeing. @parfumslebrun distilling the sensory experience into signature sauna mists. Slide into our DMs to purchase. Supplies are limited, so don’t let this one simmer for too long.

@simmerdown is back with our first mix of 2026 from Seattle’s @hyeonje._ . It’s a beautiful sonic tribute for our friends and family we’ve lost too soon. RIP Todd Hochradel. Huge thanks to @clubchow for Programming and @ivnatx for the beautiful art. Artist bio and statement below, links up top. About the mix: “This is a 2 hr. recording of a set I played live for an intimate home gathering of friends and community members on the winter solstice this year. It is a special representation of some of the slower, ambient, orchestral, and abstract music that I love. During the set, I felt called to conjure disparate textures reflecting the contrasting feelings of grief, kinship, drama, and comedy that I perceived as being held by the room at the time. I think this mix is well suited for a deep listening sesh during a bath in a dark room lit by a single candle. Rest in peace to our dear beloved, Todd Hochradel.” __ Hyeonje is a multidisciplinary artist creating out of Seattle, WA. They work with music, graphics, and writing to explore themes around identity, community, and spirituality. As a DJ, they use collective dancefloors and listening spaces as canvases upon which they translate old wisdoms, evoke familiar futures, and reconfigure present realities. They believe in the power of the Rave as a force for self-discovery, imagination, collective healing, and ancestral communication. Soundcloud: hyeonje-fka-hommegranate IG: @ hyeonje._

We are excited to present our sixth @simmerdown mix - a heartfelt transmission from Mx. Blaire. Huge thanks to @beets.bi.blaire for this lovely contribution to the series, @ivnatx for the dreamy artwork, and @clubchow for programming. Read about the artist below and the mix on Soundcloud. Link is in our bio -  enjoy!! 🌀 Mx. Blaire: A dazzling selectress, an embodiment of skill and craft, and a passionate community builder, Mx. Blaire (she/they) of Boston, MA has a singular ability to enchant dancers with stirring, sometimes otherworldly sounds. Her reverence for 90s house, hard-hitting techno, and mind-bending acid guarantees an active dance floor, kept enthralled by intentionally placed breaks and thrilling interplays of tempos and textures. As a result of their dedicated vinyl practice, Blaire’s sets are also technically engaging, with brilliant phrasing and thoughtful touches of turntablism. She uses these skills to transfer her energy to the dancers and share in sonic conversations, exploring concurrent themes of resistance & joy and existence & play. In addition to sharing their gifts through DJ sets, Blaire betters Boston’s underground through their organizing, for the queer dance music collective Boudoir and their new series Sheer Bliss. It’s hard to find parties frequented by a stronger community and filled with as much uninhibited delight. Furthering her commitment to community care, Blaire has created her spirit-comforting Sunday ambient and downtempo party called Sweetie Pie.

Lean into Fall with four hours of sweat, friends, and frequencies brought to you by our special guests and dear friends: Baptisms and Coatshek. Ticket links in Bio Huge thanks to @ivnatx on art, @g_o_o_d_h_o_t for being such an amazing partner, @nkmoss for this lovely track I pulled from his mix

Hey Simmersweeties! Save the date: Saturday, October 11th 4pm-8pm. Tickets will be live this week. Words by @ishfof

I un(fortunately?) missed Xtina at Portola but I did observe whimsical bi men with children getting foot reiki at an ambient listening party in Golden Gate Park. I will be back @earthling.fyi 🍃

We’re back for the fifth Simmerdown mix and honored that it’s from our buddy ole pal Nick Moss. He is such an incredible artist and does so much for our community and scene. Whether it’s a club, yurt, open air or sauna he will always bring da heat! Link in bio, nicks statement, bio and track list below. Enjoy! From Nick: I put together this mix for @simmerdown with the hope that it captures some of the same feelings that come with bathing and heat—spacious, grounding, and sometimes slightly otherworldly. This meandering flow of tracks drifts between feelings of lightness while occasionally submerging into some deeper, murkier passages. I wanted to include a few points of tension to echo that alert, almost disorienting state when your body hits peak temperature in the sauna. Some tracks dissolve softly into the next, while others stretch and blend into longer sonic stories. Intended to take you on a wandering, dreamlike journey meant to open up the more contemplative corners of the mind. __ California born and based DJ, Nick Moss, is an integral member of San Francisco based collective, Quiche. The collective produces semi-regularly occurring DIY open-air dance parties that made their debut on the San Francisco scene in 2021. Nick crafts an enigmatic dance floor experience, guiding listeners through a captivating journey that seamlessly weaves genres and ventures into unexpected sonic realms. His unconventional blending of experimental and left-field genres lends an intriguing, almost mysterious quality to his unique and esoteric sound. From the pulsating dance floors of San Francisco to venues worldwide, Nick’s music demands attention, leaving an indelible impression that lingers in the shadows of the mind. __ 1. Dot Dot Dot - K Wata 2. Pioggia - Pittori Locali 3. Shagwize Dub - Ura 4. Braindance - Coletivo Vandalismo 5. Merides - Davis Galvin 6. Pistol Shrimp - Cousin 7. Savar - Saphileaum 8. Softest - Coatshek 9. Antic Swoops - Davis Galvin 10. Towa Towa (Adhémars Fractal Vision) - Doltz 11. Chambercore - Bot1500 12. Who Broke This?! - Beats Unlimited 13. Higher State Of Consciousness - Jah Wari 14. Joanna - Saâda Bonaire

We love @hi.campette ! Thanks for having @simmerdown at this year's campout. So many talented friends made this and all the beautiful art happen for the gathering. Special shout-out to @mendo.sauna for hooking us up with such the perfect wood fire sauna for the festivities. See you next year 🔥

Our resident sauna designer @i_dont_know_anna_wintour at @ruuts.studio is back a with a denim experiment for our new collection of @simmerdown hats. Coming soooon to our online store at !