CTRL

. . Ever wondered how to truly stand out in a city of DJs and dancefloor legends? 👀👇 Meet TNA: house head, groove curator, Minneapolis scene-shaper. She breaks down how showing up—literally and musically—set the foundation for her rise from secret living room sessions to opening for Chris Lake. Key gems from her story: - The best music discoveries happen with Shazam ready and your eyes on the dancefloor. - Nightlife here isn’t just a scene, it’s a tight-knit family. Your face in the crowd matters. - Curation is a craft: the more intentional you are, the more unique your sound becomes. - Want in? Say yes to opportunities, ask for help, practice with friends, and be seen—your community will shape your artistry. In a city where DJs know who’s showing up and every party’s a reunion, Tina proves it’s all about bringing your own flavor, making real connections, and playing with purpose. Part 1 The Conversation – Our interview with @akadjtna Part 2 B2B DJ Set with @djharryduran You can find Behind the Decks MPLS on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Links in BIO. #MPLShouse #DJcommunity #TwinCitiesMusic #HouseMusicCulture #MinneapolisNightlife Podcast Production by @IAMHarryDuran 🙏 Co producer @angelmsandro Brought to you by @djharryduran

rise & vibe ☕️🎶 thank you to everyone who came through and eased into the morning with us 💙 special shoutout to @risebagelco for opening their space, @fifthlegend for capturing these beautiful moments, and @thisisctrl for helping bring the vision to life✨ 📸: @fifthlegend #minneapolis #twincities #housemusic #ctrl #riseandvibe

ctrl’s first run = a success 💙 thank you to every dj, every friend, every person who pulled up and made this feel like something special. and a special thank you to @modistbrewing for opening their space to us and creating a place that brings people together. this was built on connection, and y’all showed up exactly how we imagined. more soon… 🎥

plot twist: the homies showed us a few things this lesson 🙂‍↕️🙌🏿 @mickey.breeze @sheltron.wav @sammyfigz threw down this saturday for the 10th anniversary celebration at @modistbrewing

day 2 dropping bangers… super underground, you probably haven’t heard this one before 😌

day 1: mastering mobius 🌀

ctrl starts saturday 🌀💙 see you at @modistbrewing #housemusic #dayparty #mpls

we’re baaaacckkkk, but with something a little different introducing CTRL 🌀 a new house music series curated by @akadjtna kicking things off this april every saturday @modistbrewing (2–6pm) bringing some of my favorite djs with me all month for modist’s anniversary this is just the beginning — more CTRL soon come catch a vibe