Darone Sassounian is on a never-ending search for fresh sounds. Pulling records from his collection and from recent digs, he aspires to share music that moves him and others. Whether you’re on the dancefloor or anywhere else in the world, Darone’s knowledge on music combined with his technical ability approaches a contemporary audience, by clashing the old with the new. Styles ranging from disco, soul, jazz, international obscurities, house, and more. You can find him each month here on dublab.

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On today’s edition of the show, Darone invites Daniel Edenburg, aka, Brother Dan. Brother Dan brings nearly two decades of experience to the dancefloor. Honing his ability on moody hometown crowds in Miami has helped to capture the attention of listeners everywhere he goes. Always bringing intention to the story told through music. Aside from touring Mexico and Europe extensively, a global connection has formed through his record label and online shop Terrestrial Funk.

The label’s catalog kicked off with Miami’s own boogie legend, Lang Cook, and continues to welcome titans – from Ghana’s Pat Thomas & Ebo Taylor to UK electronic pioneer DMX Krew. Support for the label has seen the likes of Ricardo Villalobos and Motor City Drum Ensemble rinsing the releases to thousands. Terrestrial Funk’s online shop has served as a supplier for DJs and collectors alike, diving into unknown dance music.

In 2018, Brother Dan was named ‘DJ of the Year’ by the Miami New Times, supporting a variety of shows like the Sun Ra Arkestra and Marcellus Pittman. Five years later, the influence on his hometown has only grown, having held multiple residencies at Miami’s most significant venues, as well as organizing The Miami Record Fair monthly. Earlier this year, Palms Trax commissioned Brother Dan for a mixtape that saw a summer release of all Miami music on cassette. The coming years hold dozens of signed releases on Terrestrial Funk and the long-awaited opening of the brick-and-mortar record shop, cafe, and venue.

From his walk of life to his ever-growing record collection, Brother Dan’s devotion to music is palpable, and continues to offer an unforgettable experience to listeners around the world.