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Friday Night Digger Recap: The Chat Chose This Week's Throwback...

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Blaze DJ
January 12, 2026

Friday Night Digger was a madness—now we’re looking at Monday streams, Boxpark takeovers, and community-picked classics.

Alright, Blaze here. Massive shout to everyone who locked in for the Friday Night Digger launch—it went absolutely mental and the energy in the chat was spot on. In fact, the vibe was so good that I let the chat pick this week's Time Capsule track. You lot have proper taste—it’s a Marine Parade classic that still sounds like the future.

As promised, I’ve put together the official Friday Night Digger Chart on Beatport so you can grab the tracks we were vibing to: 👉 [Check the Friday Night Digger Chart Here] (https://www.beatport.com/chart/friday-night-digger/876835)

We’re keeping that momentum rolling because I’m officially looking to get the Monday Night Streams back off the ground. I want these to be a proper hub for the MOB community. If you’re a DJ, a producer, or just a head who wants to get involved in the stream schedule, hit me up. Let’s build something real for the start of the week.

On top of that, we’ve got pre-release fire from Tony Lizana and the Samay Records crew, plus some serious Spanish weapons. If you're in London and want to sharpen your skills or get some live experience, check the On The Rise details below—they are taking over Boxpark at the end of the month.

The Lineup:

  • Monday Momentum: FunkyBitz - Black Banana

  • Sonic Exploration: Tony Lizana - Dance All Night

  • The Centerpiece: Sans, Buson - Rider

  • The Time Capsule: Evil Nine ft. AESOP Rock - Crooked

  • After Hours Prep: Nitro (ESP) - Dance To The Floor

🏆 THE SELECTION

Monday Momentum — FunkyBitz 
Track: "Black Banana" Label: Triple Seven Recordings
The Vibe: We're kicking the week off with some serious weight from the Triple Seven camp. This is pure future-retro business—drums that snap and a low-end that demands respect.
Best For: Setting a heavy tone for the first day of the week.
[Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/release/black-banana/5762530)

Sonic Exploration — Tony Lizana 
Track: "Dance All Night" Label: Samay Records
The Vibe: This pre-release from Tony Lizana is exactly why we keep a close eye on Samay Records. It’s got that infectious, driving energy that makes you forget it's a Tuesday.
Best For: Bringing that late-night club feel into your midweek rotation.
[Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/release/dance-all-night-radio-edit/5711910)

The Centerpiece — Sans, Buson 
Track: "Rider" Label: 83
The Vibe: 83 never misses. "Rider" is a masterclass in rolling breakbeat—smooth enough for a long blend but punchy enough to stand out as a centerpiece in any set.
Best For: Those long, rolling transitions where you want the bass to take over.
[Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/rider/22863381)

The Time Capsule — Evil Nine ft. AESOP Rock 
Track: "Crooked" Label: Marine Parade The Vibe: Selected straight from the Friday Night Digger chat. This is 2004 Marine Parade fire. I remember when this era of music started blending classic tracks with new dance beats—it was a total game-changer. It's a simple remix, but it works perfectly.
Best For: Reminding the dancefloor where this gritty, vocal-led breakbeat sound came from.
[Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/crooked-feat-aesop-rock/15926)

After Hours Prep — Nitro (ESP) 
Track: "Dance To The Floor" Label: 13monkeys Records The Vibe: Spain is consistently delivering some of the best breaks on the planet right now. Nitro brings a peak-time weapon here that’s all about movement and floor-filling energy. Best For: Getting the pre-game started or the after-hours moving.
[Stream / Buy Here] (https://www.beatport.com/track/dance-to-the-floor/22863387)

🏟️ EVENT HYPE

ON THE RISE - DJ WORKSHOP & OPEN DECKS 
Location: BOXPARK Shoreditch, London 
Happening the last Tuesday of every month, this is a staple for the London scene.
On The Rise DJ Academy takes over BEATBOX for a Beginners Workshop (4pm-6pm) followed by Open Decks (6pm-10pm).
Whether you're just starting or looking to play an iconic venue, get involved.
[Grab Tickets via Eventbrite Here] 
(https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-the-rise-dj-workshop-open-decks-tickets-1979778450640)

SCHEDULE

LIKE THAT UNDERGROUND

TUESDAY - 6PM UK/7PM CET Weekly European drive time show from the underground

FRIDAY NIGHT DIGGER

FRIDAY - 7PM UK/8PM CET Weekly live Beatport crate digging chat show

👋 THE FINAL WORDS Support the Movement:
Monday Night Streams are making a comeback in the near future and I want you involved!
We’re building a roster for the new year, so if you’ve got the tunes and the vibe, get in touch and let’s get you on the MOB schedule.
Every share, every merch purchase, and every person who joins the chat helps keep this independent movement fire.

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Passing thought of the week: A track is only "old" if it stops making the room move—otherwise, it's just a weapon with more experience.

Stay locked, Blaze / Ministry of Breaks