The first time I saw Shaun Reeves DJ, it was on iTunes. I was at the Marcy Hotel in Brooklyn, interviewing his roommate and DJ partner Seth Troxler, when Shaun introduced me to what immediately became one of my favorite house tracks: Nick Holder’s “Feelin’ Sad.” Seth asked if I had ever heard Shaun DJ, and I said I hadn’t. He gave me a knowing look and said “He’s the best.” Across the room, Lee Curtiss nodded in firm agreement. Knowing Shaun only by his terrific edit of Wolf + Lamb’s “If U Had,” I was intrigued. I didn’t get to see him behind the decks until a few months later, at his birthday party in some smoky New York basement. Right away I knew Seth and Lee weren’t kidding; Shaun’s mixing style was amazing, full of deft sleights of hand and perfectly executed blow-up moments. Though a bit subtler than his set that night, LWE’s 32nd podcast has the same impressive qualities, showcasing the sense of groove and flawless track selection that make Shaun a favorite in Berlin lofts and underground clubs around the world.

LWE Podcast 32: Shaun Reeves (55:29)

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Tracklist:

01. Ryan Crosson, “Metro Bunker” [Eklo*]
02. Masomenos, “Piano” [Welcome To Masomenos]
03. Jin Choi, “Are You Out There?” (Tolga Fidan Remix) [Roman,Photo]
04. Affkt & Danny Fiddo, “Points” (Villalobos Una Puta Mas Atras Remix) [Barraca Music]
05. Seuil, “Lost in the Soul Shower” [Freak n’ Chic]
06. Lee Curtiss, “Smoking Mirrors” [Spectral Sound*]
07. Memory Foundation, “Summer Visions” [Yore Records]
08. Jimpster, “Sleeper” [Freerange Records]
09. Inxec & Matt Tolfrey, “Show Me How (To Feel It)” [*]
10. DJ W!ld, “Untitled” [*]
11. Addled, “Crescendo” [*]
12. Michael Collins, “You Tenderly Fall Apart” (Gadi Edit) [*]
*denotes unreleased tracks

When and how was the mix recorded?

Shaun Reeves: I recorded the mix last week in my living room.

What kind of feel were you going for with this mix?

I was trying to keep it deep and groovy but moving.

What’s your favorite kind of party to DJ? What are some of your favorite spots?

Any party where people are enjoying themselves and the music is fine by me. My favorite spots so far are Club der Visionaere in Berlin, Fabric in London, and the Marcy Hotel in Brooklyn.

What are some producers or tracks you’re really digging at the moment?

Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson, Seth Troxler, Cesar Merveille, and Wolf + Lamb.

What can we expect from you in the months ahead?

I have a new release that I made with Seth Troxler and Hector coming out on Crosstown Rebels this month under the name The Royal We. Also in the near future I have a remix I made with Lee Curtiss coming out on a new label from Belgium called Readymade. In November I will going to the U.S. for a tour with stops in Miami, NYC, LA, and some others. Really excited for that as always, its great to come home and see friends also its been extremely fun playing there recently.

LWE Podcast 32: Shaun Reeves (55:29)