New York’s premier nightclub, Musica NYC is continuing its impressive summer lineup. Since the beginning, the nightclub had one of the highest rosters in dance music from all realms, including Eli & Fur, Cristoph, and progressive house DJ and producer John Digweed. Thomas John Digweed is a British DJ and record producer and one of the biggest. Throughout the years, he has collaborated with Sasha; the group name, Sasha & John Digweed. Also with Nick Muir as Bedrock. At the age of 15, he’s been sneaking into nightclubs to party and led to performing. In 1999, Bedrock Records was born and John Digweed continued to tour, collaborate and perform. He has solidified the name Legend and Goat for a while, bringing in various generations of John Digweed and his progressive house vibes. John Digweed continues to release new music and perform at festivals and large and small nightclubs globally John Digweed is currently, he is on his world tour, performing at Extrema Outdoor, FuturFestival, On The Beach UK, and Ibiza. He recently completed his US tour which began in March to his final US date at Musica NYC.
New York City’s premier underground events collective Teksupport recently announced Transmoderna featuring an all-night-long set by Dixon. Taking place at the innovative ArtsDistrict Brooklyn on Saturday, April 29. It is a hybrid collection of virtual exhibitions through the combination of contemporary and multimedia art, soundtracked by genre-bending sets from co-founder Dixon.
The Berlin-based, techno icon continues his success with the Innervisions label, his own fashion clothing line Together We Dance Alone, and the technology platform Transmoderna. Founded in 2019, sitting between sound and art, blending senses together creating an immersive and innovative event that has spanned globally. A selection of artists has been invited to curate visual aspects of the show, which will be displayed on ArtsDistrict Brooklyn’s 360-degree projection system.
Teksupport has transformed New York nightlife since its first launch. Bring in state-of-the-art events, fashion shows, and a music festival. Establishing itself underground for its skillful integration of expert musical curation and innovative production, making them the premier partner for stateside takeovers from global institutions. Tickets for Teksupport: Transmoderna x Dixon is available to purchase.
The new year is off to a promising start and Mafia B, the local house and techno DJ from Brooklyn, NY is excited to announce his latest project and party concept DECODED. For the first in his music career, the DJ and producer created an event that has a meaningful story behind it and provides a sense of community for both guests and artists. The debut event will begin this month on Friday, January 20, 2023, and will present an intimate vibe and guide to entertaining party guests and talent. The goal of the new party concept will be to cater to a lounge atmosphere where guests can interact with the talent rather than just dance and watch in silence. At the Chelsea Room, a new concept of partying and entertainment will take hold in Manhattan, NY. Doors open at 10 PM with FREE RSVP! Please note that although this event requires an RSVP, the final decision for entry will be at the discretion of the door.
Bryan Fein, better known by his artist name Mafia B is a well-rounded techno and house DJ and producer based in New York. He’s been an active artist for over a decade creating a particular style of sound that’s been influenced by Hip-Hop, Rock, and Classical Music. His unique sound as he makes original music in his studio or on the streets of the city he lives. Everywhere he gets inspiration. He played at the top nightclubs from across the country and the globe. His goal is to continue to create quality music as well as make an innovative impact in the music scene and community.
In celebration of the artists, music, and community that have made Last Night On Earth the imprint it is today and in the future. Part of the TEN series, Vol. II is a three-track collaboration by progressive-house heavyweights. Following the TEN release after the recent single ‘Aiavtor,’ progressive pioneer Sasha collabs with the hotly tipped Alex Banks [Monkeytown, Ninja Tune], up and coming producer Mr. Sosa [Anjunadeep], and a pioneering live band and electro-post-punk group Pumarosa.
The new EP reflects the imprint’s forward-thinking approach from Sasha's multi-talented DJ and producer. His way of thinking in creating music and passion for the progressive scene shifted to a new realm of dance music. This opens a new chapter and expresses the craft and artistry of producing.
‘Australia’ is a melody-rich four-by-four 8 minutes of constant transformation. Showcasing the melodic sensibility Alex Banks & Sasha share, Banks is an exciting addition to LNOE. His previous album on Modeselektor’s Monkeytown won critical acclaim, and he’s received remix requests from RY X and Bonobo. ‘Australia’ drops just ahead of his next solo album on Max Cooper’s Mesh imprint.
Sasha’s collaboration with Mr. Sosa has a more contemporary vibe with ‘Who U Are’. The pitch-shifted vocals and chords discharge tension in any room. The upcoming producer has gained momentum with his acid and breaks-influenced house. Mr. Sosa has many releases on Of Unsound Mind, Anjunadeep, and Street Tracks this year alone.
The collaboration with Puarosa lead singer Isabel Munoz, ‘Just Ust’ is the third track of the EP. The obscure sound filled with deep and morphed production. The soothing melody of her soft voice places a politically driven output. Built around a synthesizer riff, this track displays how powerfully a few elements can impact the imagination—championed by top-tier tastemakers including Lauren Laverne, DIY, and The Line of Best Fit.
The LNOE tour is in full force. Sasha will continue his tour in Brooklyn, NY, Barcelona, Ibiza, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Listen to the new three-track EP, and transition into another dimension in electronic music.
The leading mecca dance haven, The Brooklyn Mirage has revealed its summer season plus a redesigned makeover. Welcoming a vast variety of top-tier artists and party brand takeovers, the debut weekend will premiere today, Thursday, May 5. Kicking off its opening weekend with Alesso, The Cityfox Experience: Regenerate, and the 25th-anniversary celebration of Body & Soul. The open-air musical sanctuary will re-emerge at full force with unrivaled talent.
The reimagined and completely redone Brooklyn Mirage is stocked with a one-of-a-kind 200-foot wide video wall by a 100-foot custom-built stage roof. Attendees will be amazed by new various mezzanine and balcony levels. The new design features one of the world's largest outdoor video walls at 200 feet in length and 30 feet high. It’s displayed over 1000 LED panels at 15K ultra-wide resolution, the roughly 30 million pixels will allow for film grade visual effects. A new custom-built media server and processing technology, that will redefine show visuals. A real-time generated experience set in hyperrealistic environments, a first at this scale.
Led by the owner, and chief creative officer of Avant Gardner, Billy Bildstein. Their latest reconstruction boasts its most intricate and impressive design yet. A collaboration between Bildstein and new multi-media studio Conveyor.
“The Mirage was meant to adapt and change, to appear and to disappear. Every new generation of the Mirage innovates with custom methods of building modular structures, as well as with non-traditional use of multi-media and entertainment technology available. This year we’re introducing the third generation of our Mirage concept and while it will bring a lot of improvements and upgrades, and will set new standards on many levels, we found a way to keep the soul of the last generations alive.”
To honor the brand new summer season, The Brooklyn Mirage will offer newly-updated and professionally curated food and beverage menus. The Fox Box food offerings will include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at both the Fox Hole and City Parlor. Attendees can choose from a variety of sandwiches at Fox Hole. New additions will include the Wild Card, a new stand featuring a rotating menu. It will begin with Mister Melt offering uniquely-crafted grilled cheese sandwiches. A new food truck will be on the premiums, El Zorro which will provide Mexican-inspired cuisine and vegan options. Also launching, Smooth Operator features a variety of smoothies, açaí bowls, fresh press juices, and matcha. That will keep the body pumping with energy till dawn.
A new year, a new summer, a brand new redesigned dance haven. The Brooklyn Mirage has always kept a high standard on sound and production. Each year people return plus new attendees to get the ultimate club experience offering an event festival vision. In addition to a wholly immersive music experience, upgraded hospitality. Another reason why it continues to remain at the forefront of New York City’s nightlife and entertainment.
The beloved Defected Records announces its long-awaited North and South American tour. Already in full swing, the tour will stop at five major cities and two shows in Brazil Sam Devine has been waiting for this tour for a while now, she always had a blast performing in some of her all-time favorite cities. Bringing a host of A-List artists for the tour, including A-Trak, Floorplan, John Summit, Catz ‘N Dogz, Ferreck Dawn, Eats Everything, Sam Divine, and more. This season will be the first time the London-based music company has hosted shows in the States since 2019 and in Brazil for over a decade.
The label then stops at Miami Music Week to throw an epic pool party during the festival at the stunning Island Gardens. Defected will take over the renowned Avant Gardner in Brooklyn. Closing out the US tour, Defected’s final stop is The Concourse Project in Austin, a mammoth space with world-class production capabilities.
Defected’s growing fanbase in South America demonstrates the fully global appetite for the label and clubbing brand. Heading to Brazil’s biggest city for the first night, Defected will take over Sāo Paolo’s ARCA. The following night Defected heads to Green Valley in Camboriú. Green Valley has been an unmatched success story in the Brazilian electronic scene.
Electronic pioneer, Sasha announces ten new collaborations and ten special international LNOE events. In celebration of the artists, music, and community that have made Last Night On Earth the imprint it is today and in the future. In separate installments, TEN will be unleashed with two three-track EPs in April and May. It follows the event series expanding to Miami, Mexico City, New York, London, Berlin, and more.
LNOE has created a unique platform for fresh talent and established names. Anyone who has experienced a special Sasha set or LNOE event left people with a memorial imprint. “As the label hits this milestone, I want to tell our story - the music, unity, expression, and relationships at the heart of the brand,” - Sasha
The first part of Sasha’s project is the rework of ‘Aviator’ by Photek. It was released during the lockdown Livestream debut at Beatport ReConnect, he felt the big track needed to be released. Takes the track into his own with deep and defying chords that release an ecstasy of obscure percussion.
‘When you could drop it to 2000 people in a club and they go mental’. I’ve always been a huge fan of Photek. The first time I heard ‘Aviator’ I knew it had all the elements of an amazing club record, but the original was too slow, I think it’s 105 bpm. We actually did a rough mix when I was working on Involver 3 that didn’t end up making it onto the album as it didn’t fit the rest of the music, but I’ve always felt it was something really special. Now with ‘TEN’ I just had to revisit it - I thought wow, this is enormous - what are we thinking, we have to put this out there!’ - Sasha
‘TEN’ features a mix of surprise debut collaborations, including Alex Banks (Monkeytown, Ninja Tune), Mr. Sosa (Anjunadeep), live band Pumarosa and some welcome returns. The label’s keeping a tight lid on the other names for now, so expect some big surprises over the coming weeks.
After two long years, MATTE Black will finally return with their most anticipated event yet. On April 23, The Knockdown Center will be taken over by A MATT Project for a comeback return event unlike any other. The night will be a historic night, filled with a sea of black with smiling faces, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a lineup that breaks barriers.
MATTE Black has been uniting creative communities to experience music and art for 10 years strong. An orchestration of sound and form. A symphony of light and dark. A collision of sense and experience. A bridge to a new verse. It’s an underground party series with the intersection of music, art, design, and digital technology. The immersive event bosts selective names within the underground community offering an array of talent.
The comeback lineup consists of German DJ Marcel Dettmann, designer, DJ, and producer Heron Preston, The Red Room is back with AceMoma, electric-house producer Tammy Lakkis (LIVE), Mexican vibes, and euphoric sounds from PAURRO, upcoming American DJ and producer, Hank Korsan, and Brooklyn’s own techno DJ Amelia Holt. Headlining the immersive event will be South Korean techno madam herself Peggy Gou. Art installations are to be announced.
BLACK has always been the amalgam of all colors and right now our hearts are bleeding. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the International Rescue Committee - Ukraine chapter in support of displaced civilians and refugees.
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