Dj Linda Leigh's Page

What's in your crate?

Acid, Ambient, Breakbeat / Breaks, Disco, Downtempo, Drum n' Bass, Electro, House, IDM, Industrial, Minimal, Noise / Glitch, R&B, Reggaeton, Techno, Trip-Hop, UK Garage

How would you best describe your industry role?

DJ, Clubber, Dancer, Promoter, Music Lover

In the booth, what media do you prefer to use?

Vinyl

Who and what are your influences? Current and Past...

I was raised in Philadelphia, and so was exposed at an early age to the sound of soul & funk on the local stations. But I also heard plenty of Pop music, String Bands (Mummers), Polka music, and German drinking songs. Rock & Roll was a stong interest for awhile - such as AC/DC, Deep Purple, etc...then came Disco. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but I did like that it made me feel like dancing! Awhile passed, then I met Acid House and I was in love! I started raving & found my place :) That sound is always with me.

Please tell us about yourself.

I've been spinning for awhile now. It all started when I pause/edited mixtapes for my aerobics class in the 80's (can you say wikki wikki?)
I've DJ'd raves, lounges, basements, forests, radio(FCC license), internet, clubs, coffeehouses, rooftops, art exhibits, etc! I love to build my performance based on the situation, to make its sound unique and special. Collecting records, all kinds, is my passion!
I had a radio show called "These Technotic Times" for several years at WTSR The College of New Jersey (and an Internet version of the same name for a bit), and did an online & email zine for a couple of years called, "The Technotic Times." The archives of it and the many, many reviews are online at http://www.technotica.com
I was also a participant in the 2001 Red Bull Music Academy.
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I love the vibe music can create - one moment,
you are sitting there feeling kinda, well, blah.
And then, there's some music, and all the empty spaces
seem to magically fill up!
I have a need to share this great music I find - a Joy!
And, presenting it in a way that creates a new experience in someones mind, that touches their soul and has the power/potential to change them forever is an awesome feeling
that I will never get enough of.

Do you have an Official Website?

http://www.lindaleigh.podomatic.com

Myspace or Facebook?

http://www.myspace.com/djlindaleigh