James Patterson ( Of The Knocks) // with support from RIFFA-MASS FX
James "Mr. JPatt" Patterson, of the world-renowned group “The Knocks”, comes directly from the heart of New York. This 3x grammy nominated artist, multi-platinum artist in multiple countries, and half of the group “The Knocks”, who has collaborations with artists like Foster the People, Sofi Tukker, Purple Disco Machine, Odesza, and Big Boi, has recently been flourishing under his self-titled solo project “James Patterson”. His eclectic mix of soulful house, driving house music, and hip hop comes together perfectly to keep dance floors moving all night long across the country.
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RIFFA, currently hailing from California, is known for his energetic and groovy dj sets. His finely tuned mixing and big sounds are staples that cut clearly through the current trends of today. With recent support from major acts such as Kyle Watson, Wongo, Kolombo, Shiba San, and more, RIFFA has established himself as a staple in the underground house community.
DJ MATPAT
Starting at the age of 13 with a crate of his big brothers records DJ Matpat has taken the time to develop a sound of his own rooted in House Music, all the while acquiring a wide breadth of musical knowledge to underpin his ethos of "playing the right song for the right moment". As a producer he has released on a range of different labels including Derrick Carter’s Persnickety All Stars & Stretch Armstrong's Plant Music. Mat's productiuons have gained support from djs such as Kerri Chandler (dropping "Everybody Rise" on the Essential Mix), Laurent Garnier, Blessed Madonna, Maya Jane Coles, Fred P, DJ Sprinkles, Jamie Jones, Skream, Lucy, Joris Voorn, & Busy P among others.
Between fronting his label CLUBBY BOY & continuing his 9 year running party CLUB CONGRESS in both Philadelphia and New York, 2024 is looking to be an exciting year for the American producer.
CHUCK MEISTER
Chuck Meister is an Electronic/House music DJ based in Washington DC. After completing his nightlife education in Europe. Chuck set sail for the United States to pursue his dreams. Born and raised in Turkey, Chuck creates an unbeatable dancefloor experience with his unmatched energy wherever he plays. His unique combination of House music genres from East to West , creates an out-of-this world atmosphere. To date, he played at DC, NY, FL, CA's most recognized places like Do Not Sit, BOHO, Members and performed events such as AnjunaDeep Rotations, Elysium Affairs Events and many more.
Keenan Orr
Keenan Orr is behind the decks for a non-stop dance party. Fusing only the grooviest house by way of Detroit/Chicago, hard hitting disco edits and more, Keenan keeps the crowd dancing until the early morning.
Honeyluv
HoneyLuv kicked off the year by been announced as Future Star of 2023 on BBC Radio 1 by Danny Howard. After the success of Your Tongue and Thr33 6ix 5ive the year continued by taking the music scene via storm with “Sway” feat. Dope Earth Alien which was hottest record on BBC Radio 1 with supports from Bibi and Marco Carola. She has remixed the likes of Seth Troxler, Melle Brown, Annie Mac and Will Clarke. HoneyLuv has toured beside some of the greatest acts in dance music such as Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Nicole Moudaber, Kevin Saunderson, Maya Jane Coles, Loco Dice, Idris Elba and more. She has performed at some of the most important venues and festivals in the touring scene such as, Coachella, EDC, Brooklyn Mirage, Ushuaia, The Beams, Space Miami, Factory 93 skyline and many more. HoneyLuv is set to leave her imprint on many of the most notable clubs and festivals worldwide this upcoming year.
DJ NOBE
From his humble beginnings as an aspiring open-format DJ from Newport News, VA to his current status manning the decks at some of the countries most popular venues, DJ Nobe has consistently taken multi-ethnic crowds on a sonic journey through unearthing one musical gem after another for almost 20 years.
Nobe began to cement his name in the DJ world, first internationally, as one of the founders and performers of the Accra Dot Alt Festival in Accra, Ghana in 2010. This festival (now known as Chale Wote) has grown to be the biggest festival in West Africa attracting over 50,000 guests each year.
In 2015, his infamous Tastemakers Revenge party with DJ Prolific at Balliceaux in Richmond, VA was part of turning the venue into a new hot spot for nightlife and was widely considered one of the best parties in the city.
As a member of the Wax Buildup with DJ Billy Crystalfingers, DJ Mentos, and Hip Hop Henry, he helped introduce a new generation of people to vinyl records as well as multitude of music genres through their monthly dance parties.
In addition to his own events, Nobe has performed in front of crowds of thousands, DJ opening sets for artists like Brandy, Ne-Yo, & R3hab. From NYC to LA to London to Africa, and everywhere in between music lovers know not to miss a night when DJ Nobe is spinning.
ERIC YAZ
DC based DJ and Producer ”Eric Yaz” recognized for his dynamic live sets and releases that fuses profound House, Melodic House ,Techno, Minimal and Organic groovy sounds to bring uplifting journey with forward thinking of underground electronic tunes.
Over the past several years, he gained support from respected magazines, channels, labels like Electronic Groove, Deep House Paris, Crosstech Records, 6AM LA and performed at different venues like Flash DC, No.03 Social Miami, 12after12, Red Room, El Techo and many more.
Bridget
Bridget is a DJ based in Washington, DC who's had a love for dance music most of her life. Hearing her dad DJ house, disco, and hip hop as a kid is where it all began and what continues to inspire her today. As part of the Nü Androids collective she's opened for artists across the spectrum of dance music, whether it’s house, techno, or disco she's known for her classic, groovy sound that always gets the crowd moving.
Ardalan
Born in Tehran, Ardalan found himself gravitating towards an unlikely passion for music at an early age. Enamored first by traditional Iranian music and classic jazz and rock, Ardalan’s taste began to transform with his childhood years spent moving back and forth from Iran and California. With each intercontinental return, Ardalan grew his treasure trove of mixtapes filled with rare musical gems like gangsta rap, Italo disco, and movie and video game soundtracks –the best of the West.
Naturally, when he permanently returned to California in 2006, his distinct taste in music drew him towards long-lasting friendships, which were born through exchanges of mixtape gold and out seeking underground excursions. Ardalan became a regular of the underground scene in the Bay Area, absorbing the sounds of house and techno from the likes of Solar and Galen at the legendary Sunset Sound System parties, and it wasn’t long before he was hooked. Full of his signature charm, spark of energy, and an insatiable curiosity for left-of-center music, soon he found his way to a fateful BBQ in San Francisco, a legendary party that is largely known as the origin story lore of the Dirtybird crew. Immediately, the crew took to young Ardy like family.
Then came “Mr. Spock.” Call it beginner’s luck, or more likely, a sign of what was to come – in 2010, Ardalan shared one of his earliest studio explorations with Justin Martin, which became the foundation for the breakout hit. “Mr. Spock,” in its bizarre and booty-shaking glory, has been accredited as one of the “tracks that made Dirtybird famous,” helping to define the label’s now darling reputation as a trusted source of ridiculous, off-the-wall dance floor bangers. Since, he’s continued to translate his deep-rooted connection to the dance floor in the studio with remixes on Toy Tonics, Play It Down, Yoshitoshi, and Dirtybird.
A decade later, Ardy is a favored act on line-ups who trust in his ability to fire up a crowd with his DJ prowess and ability to make eclectic selections feel right at home on the dance floor. He’s played at Coachella, Dirtybird Campout, CRSSD, Secret Garden, Desert Hearts and at esteemed venues like Space Miami, New York’s Output, and Detroit’s TV Lounge.
Next, Ardalan sets his sights on defining his own sound in the studio with the release of his debut album, Mr. Good. He’s set out to push his reputation as a musical chameleon to the limits with his record; a powerful melding of tough, jarring beats with lush melodies. Equally rowdy as it is introspective, it’s safe to say that like Ardalan himself, there’s nothing out there like Mr. Good.
DJ Holographic
Holographic is a funky force of joy. She is a leading woman of the next generation of the Detroit dance music underground, and brings that potent energy with her wherever she goes.
The DJ/producer was born-and-raised in Detroit on a rich musical diet of Motown, R&B, Rock, and House. Born Ariel Corley, her artist name was inspired by Star Trek’s Holodeck, a mirror to society, a manifestation of human divineness, and a transporter of different realities into different spaces. She brings intention to everything she does, and when she steps behind the decks you feel her unconditional love as she channels the energy of the crowd and the seasons, curating a soundtrack of house, funk, nu-disco, techno and beyond to suit and elevate the vibe.
Corley has filled many a hallowed space with her resonant sound over the past 13 years. Since cutting her teeth in the certified underground of Detroit’s warehouses, she’s played four Movements, along with enviable bookings at other beloved clubs and festivals around the world, from Tomorrowland to OFFSónar. 2022 was a banner year with many firsts, including a successful Australian tour and Coachella debut. Swedish House Mafia offered her to open seven of their stadium shows, and she toured North America and Europe several times over. She’s a regular DJ at Berlin’s famed Panorama Bar and played their 2023 New Year’s Eve party, clocking in four shows there in 2022.
The love, intimacy and realness she brings to her shows has won her a diverse, devoted fanbase across the globe, and this connection is what ignites and fuels her. “I enjoy being able to interact with my crowd musically and emotionally,” she explains. Her upbeat sound and boundless joy can fill any space, and she feels most at home in intimate spaces akin to Detroit warehouse parties. She celebrates the culture she’s building together with her audience and fellow like-hearted DJs, a continuation of techno’s Detroit origins.
Techno forefather Carl Craig tapped her to curate Detroit Love Vol. 5 in 2021, the compilation album series on his iconic independent label Planet E Communications. The album is a vibey celebration of Detroit-based and Detroit-loving artists, and a sampling of the type of tunesCorley might listen to on the journey before, during and after a show. It got a nod from DJ Magfor 2022 Best Compilation and came with a vibrant, classic house-nodding DJ Holographic original, “Faith in My Cup,” featuring Apropos’ warm vocals. Her first release came in 2020, a playful, funky three-track EP donning her filtered voice, Parallel Shifting.
Corley’s been working on new music and is excited to share it in 2023. She’s been clearing space for unbridled creativity, to find the depth of her voice and sound as a producer. She’s been taking voice lessons and found the instrument she most connects with, an Akai MPC. Like music, she’s found solace in astrology, using it as a tool for healing and to discover all facets of herself. She’s surprised by some of the darker sounds she’s been making, ala early GreenVelvet, and feels it could be from her Scorpio rising. Her sun sign is Sagittarius, the free-spirited adventurer and intellectual, quite fitting for a globe-trotting DJ well-studied in music, community building and anthropology. The time to enter the world of DJ Holographic—a joyfully soundtracked, ever-expanding, creative, heart-centered glittering disco ball of possibility—is now
MASS FX
MASS FX has been in the Richmond music scene since his debut in 2010. Pushing boundaries and shaking things up since day one, MASS FX has been very influential in the local DJ circuit. Paving the way for those looking to break the mold and change the scene for the better. His style is a healthy mix of House, Tech House and Funk / Nu Disco. He caught the ears of numerous accomplished electronic artists over the years such as Dillon Francis, David Heartbreak, Jawns, and Detroit house phenoms Golf Clap. He's also rubbed shoulders with an all-star cast of heavy hitters as direct support artists such as Autograf, Cedric Gervais, What So Not, Hot Chip, Bixel Boys, Nora En Pure and Darius just to name a few.
DJ MINX
DJ Minx was inspired to spin at The Music Institute in 1989, where some of Detroit’s leading dance music DJs helped to hone her skills.
For two years she engineered and hosted “Deep Space Radio,” an electronic music show on Detroit’s WGPR radio station. She also voluntarily hosted a weekly radio program at the University of Canada on CJAM 91.5 FM called “Steamy Windows,” and later became a resident of world-renowned Club Motor in Hamtramck. In 2000 she was a featured performer at the first Detroit Electronic Music Festival, and has since become a regular fixture at Movement.
In December 1996 Minx founded Women on Wax, a collective of female DJs from the Metro Detroit area. From then on, she worked with promoters and DJs across the country to solidify the career of several top female DJs and singers.
In 2001, Minx established her own record label called Women On Wax Recordings, which has become a platform for her own productions (including the 2003 classic, “A Walk In The Park”) an outlet for local talent. Minx expanded her musical majesty by creating a sub-imprint of the label called W.O.W. B.A.M. (Women On Wax Bangin’ Ass Music), and continues to collaborate with, produce on, and remix for a number of labels.
Currently on the Liaison Artists roster, Detroit’s “First Lady of Wax” is going strong after nearly three decades of DJing and continues to play in cities across the U.S. and around the world. She was recently named one of the “20 Women Who Shaped the History of Dance Music” by Mixmag and one of the “Best house music DJs of all time” by TimeOut New York. In 2018, she was presented with the Spirit of Detroit Award for “exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership, and dedication to improving the quality of life.” In 2020 she launched Behind The Grüv, an online store that sells high-quality, reasonably priced casual wear, fir for lounging, outdoor events, and working out.
Planet B w/ Giavos
Planet B is a DJ, producer and groove connoisseur who has been on the New York scene for over a decade. He's a member of the Grand Street Sounds collective and a regular on The Lot Radio in Brooklyn, who has played at every club worth dancing at NYC. Behind the decks, Bruce is a musical storyteller who touches everything from jazz, soul, and funk to house, techno, disco, italo, and electro.
LOVE CLUB
LOVE CLUB, birthed on the Bowery in New York is Alex Delany & Constantine Giavos. A non-stop dance spectacle of past and future- Delany & Giavos spin disco and beyond, conjuring up those ‘4 in the morning’ moments of party euphoria with floor-frying forgotten gems, rock n’ roll swank and exclusive edits. Love Club is a kaleidoscopic blend of heavy grooves from the vast reaches- an expanse of synthed out psychedelic disco, to the downtown funk of Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage, primed and ready to send you offworld to a strange yet familiar place of feel good, immersive dance music.
JOEY B
Joey B is a self taught, Richmond based dj who has been curating dance floors since 2009. Drawing inspiration from disco, funk, soul, jazz, and improv jam, as well as a deep love for electronic music, he set out to find a way to fuse his favorite parts of all these types of music and performances into one. The result is what he describes as “coalescence - the fusion of all synthesis”. His unique style of mixing and blending creates a journey through sound that not only transcends genres but also keeps you guessing (and dancing) from the past to the present.
Stimulator Jones w/ Billy Crystal Fingers
Stimulator Jones, aka Samuel Jones Lunsford, is a stunningly versatile multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, beatmaker, producer, DJ, and songwriter born and raised among the nature and wildlife of Roanoke, VA.
After 13 years of work in a plethora of different bands, he adopted the Stimulator Jones moniker at the end of 2013 and began self-releasing music on Soundcloud and Bandcamp. In 2015 these creations attracted the attention of Sofie Fatouretchi - DJ, musician and former employee of Boiler Room and Stones Throw Records. “Soon Never Comes” appeared on her ‘Sofie’s SOS Tape’ compilation the following year and led to an album deal with Stones Throw.
His debut LP ‘Exotic Worlds and Masterful Treasures’ was released in the summer of 2018, wholly comprising material that he wrote, performed, recorded, and mixed himself. ‘Exotic Outtakes’, an EP of leftover tracks from the album sessions, was released that fall in conjunction with a US tour. In the summer of 2019 he traveled to Asia for a string of shows in Japan and South Korea.
In May 2020 pop superstar Billie Eilish included "Soon Never Comes" on 'Billie Eilish At Home', an Amazon Music playlist she curated during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns, in addition to posting the song on her Instagram story twice that year.
January of 2021 marked the release of ‘La Mano’ in collaboration with Oslo-based independent label Mutual Intentions - an instrumental jazz/funk/fusion album that placed his musicianship at the forefront and featured no sampled or programmed sounds. The title track “La Mano” was selected by legendary UK DJ Gilles Peterson for inclusion on the Brownswood Recordings compilation ‘Brownswood Bubblers 12’.
An instrumental beat anthology, ‘Low Budget Environments Striving For Perfection’, was released in July 2021 on Stones Throw - a dusty document of his lifelong love for hip hop production consisting of raw beats crafted on various samplers and hardware over the course of multiple decades.
Another album of vocal-oriented material, ‘Round Spiritual Ring’, followed on Stones Throw in July 2022 - a continuation of what had begun with his debut album, but bravely displaying an even wider sonic palette and more expansive lyrical themes.
Samuel continues to compose and perform music on a regular basis in addition to setting magical moods and crafting infectious energy through his DJ sets. 2024 holds many exciting developments in store; a series of EP's consisting of funky, club-friendly deep house music is currently in the works through the Chicago-based indie label Star Creature, a mini LP of Drum & Bass music will be released by Scotland-based electronic label Craigie Knowes, and a vinyl compilation of archival material from the years 1999-2005 will be released by the UK reissue label Be With Records.
Kim Ann Foxman
Hawaii-born, San Francisco-seasoned, and NYC-based musician Kim Ann Foxman has always been a capital-R Raver. The label owner, singer, and queer-musical-icon got her start as a high schooler blending fruit smoothies at an all-ages club while acts like Deee-Lite performed on the stage behind her. In 1995, when Kim moved from the island of Oahu to San Francisco, she spent her weekends chasing down map points to dance under the stars and warehouses of Funky Tekno Tribe and Bassex parties. The look and sound of raving have transformed many times over in the three decades since, but so too has Kim evolved; as a solo artist releasing records via her Firehouse & self:timer labels or as a vocalist for her club hits (“Creature”) and as a singer on the first two Hercules & Love Affair LPs.
Regardless of the space and time, whether she is performing at nightclubs (Berghain, Bassiani, DC-10), or festivals (Honcho, Pitch Arts, Sónar), rest assured that one of Kim’s time-tested rave anthems will be in her DJ-bag. Rinsing a 30-year-old anthem is one of the many ways KAF has alchemized and honored that hard-to-describe feeling of the records she produces and plays, the groovy timeless sound of the rave. A sound that has captured the hearts of artists like Robyn, Erasure, and the XX or fashion brands like Gucci and Alexander McQueen. Her latest project, “Pleasure Planet” finds her in band mode again with an incoming LP.
Pleasure Planet continues Kim’s careerlong foray into capturing the psychedelic, communal, and intentional feeling of her roots as a P.L.U.R.ist and basshead. Kim’s commitment to craft, subtlety, and good vibes has rewarded her with a fanbase that feels more like a crew. Together they hold the giant folding map navigating to where this trippy music will take them next.
ADRIAN LOVING
Adrian Loving is a noted DJ, visual arts educator, published author and cultural historian. His active participation at international music festivals, art fairs, and conferences have further developed his unique perspective on contemporary pop-culture and issues of historical importance. As a DJ, Adrian has been invited to perform at renowned events and cultural spaces throughout Washington, DC, and abroad, including The White House Correspondents Dinner, The National Gallery of Art Press openings, The Library of Congress, and Worldwide Festival. Each experience synthesizes his love and passion for music in unique ways to create sonic experiences on the dancefloor and in creative spaces. Adrian has traveled extensively and performed in Brazil, UK, Malta, Spain, Greece, Italy, and South Africa. Loving also appears in the 2022 PBS documentary Making Black America.
Rosenberg
Born and raised in DC with a healthy 9 year stint in NYC from 1988-1997, a time often referred to as the golden era of clubbing, two words best describe Rosenberg, underrated and underground. Spinning for over 30 years his love of dance music is broad and diverse. Rosenberg has come a long way since his first experience with two turntables and a mixer on the floor of his neighbors garage in 1985.
Successful local designer and co-founder at Flash he has been the behind many notable restaurant and nightclub concepts over the years. As a DJ he has always preferred anonymity. Quietly building his style over the years, if you have been lucky enough to be around to catch one of his random after hours sets or sparsely announced appearances you may find yourself along with everyone else saying who the fuck is that dude.
RIFFA
RIFFA, currently hailing from California, is known for his energetic and groovy dj sets. His finely tuned mixing and big sounds are staples that cut clearly through the current trends of today. With recent support from major acts such as Kyle Watson, Wongo, Kolombo, Shiba San, and more, RIFFA has established himself as a staple in the underground house scene.
Oliver Caine
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Oliver Caine found a passion for music at a very early age. Eventually saving up enough for a bass guitar at age sixteen, and later on the drums, Oliver was soon playing in bands in the D.C. and Virginia area. It wasn't until 1999 that he fell in love with electronic music and never looked back. By 2002 he had purchased turntables, practiced relentlessly, and began to play out at various venues in the DC/VA area. After moving to South Beach in 2004 and gaining exposure to Miami's underground Dirty House and Tech scene, Oliver soon began spinning at numerous clubs and afterparties in Miami, New York, and DC, perfecting his signature blend of dark, underground, House and Techno. Playing along side such greats as Ritchie Hawtin, Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriati, Victor Calderone, Paco Osuna, Carlo Lio, Pan-Pot, Stacey Pullen, Ryan Elliot, Ellen Allien, Charlotte de Witte, Marc Houle, Sian, Timo Maas, Steve Rachmad, Adam X, and countless others, Oliver’s momentum and fan base continue to grow. Holding down residencies at Club Flash in DC and WRIR radio, and being selected as a featured artist on the Underground Movement Show(UMS), guest DJ spotlight and mix on Clubbers Guide New York(CGNY), podcasts for Auricle Records, Fnoob Techno Radio, GMB, feedtheraver.com, Dusk til Done, and much more, Oliver shows no signs of slowing down. Today, Oliver resides in Washington, D.C., and Tulum, Mexico, is a regular in the east coast club circuits, and continues to perform across the United States and abroad. Always adapting to his environment and the mood of the party, Oliver is comfortable spinning deep and minimal sounds in small lounges, or banging out big room Techno in the largest super-clubs.
ELLIOTT
For the past 15+ years, Elliott Burton aka ELLIOTT, has been digging, collecting, mixing and sharing the soundtrack of his life with the world from his hometown of Richmond, VA, and through his love and passion of the craft he’s found himself alongside some of the industry greats such as DJ Minx, DJ Holographic, Soul Clap and (brother-brother) Keenan Orr. For his sound, ELLIOTT draws from the energy and motion of the underground and blends it with the sometimes erotic passion and raw emotion of classic soul, then sprinkles in the psychedelic sounds of the seventies for a remarkable style donned “psicodélica sensual” (or sensual psycedelica) by The Jungle Room resident and Richmond native. Each of his sets takes us on a journey through space, time and culture, so strap in, and enjoy the ride.
LOVE CLUB
LOVE CLUB, birthed on the Bowery in New York is Alex Delany & Constantine Giavos. A non-stop dance spectacle of past and future- Delany & Giavos spin disco and beyond, conjuring up those ‘4 in the morning’ moments of party euphoria with floor-frying forgotten gems, rock n’ roll swank and exclusive edits. Love Club is a kaleidoscopic blend of heavy grooves from the vast reaches- an expanse of synthed out psychedelic disco, to the downtown funk of Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage, primed and ready to send you offworld to a strange yet familiar place of feel good, immersive dance music.
ERIC YAZ B2B TV HILL
Baltimore Based TV HILL Duo, OG AG (Andrew Grant) of original Circoloco fame as 1st US resident, and Dimneonsum (Brandon Riggs) Vinyl enthusiasts and music lover preaching their unique style of slo-mo Techno/House, focuses on vinyl sets with an underground Techno pitched down and stripped back, Combine forces with DC based DJ/Producer Eric Yaz recognized for his dynamic sets and releases that fuses House, Techno and deep harmonic rythmes to bring uplifting journey with forward thinking of profound underground electronic tunes.
NOT ENOUGH SOUL
Not Enough Soul (N.E.S.) - born Jonathan M. Vazquez - is a fresh face and sound for the new age of underground dance music in Washington DC. From a young age, Vazquez was schooled on the classics—his father’s record collection offering the fundamental lessons in funk, house, and disco. With music his new religion, the seeds had been planted for his raw, hybrid style that entangles those nostalgic roots with the heat of club techno and electro fused with the cool harmonies of house. The DC underground has been fortunate to catch a whiff of Not Enough Soul’s bouquet of sounds, the fragrance of his talents wafting into the local spotlight at Flash, DC9, and his label’s residency (The Barracks) at Eaton Radio. The label is a reflection of Vazquez’s own creative perspective, pairing industrial new age club flavors with an homage to the past, because frankly, in today’s world, there’s simply Not Enough Soul. N.E.S is creating a new, hypnotic dimension with his handpicked selections and sets brimming with unreleased magic. Welcome to the N.E.S. hypnotic dimension.
SPCL.K & Oddson
SPCL.K (Special K) - Detroit-bred, DC-based DJ/producer. Influenced by gospel, hip hop/rap, grunge/rock, Chicago House and Detroit Techno, SPCL.K supplies the tracks, licks, and riffs that keep feet moving, hearts pulsing, and minds wandering. Ever the technician, SPCL.K specializes in seamless transitions, leaving you to wonder where one track begins and another ends.
SPCL.K has played alongside the likes of Anthony Attalla, Archie Hamilton, Carlo Lio, Chris Stussy, EDX, Eli Brown, Ilario Alicante, Jaden Thompson, Jost Butler and Shermanology, Sidney Charles, Saeed Younan, was one of several choice DC locals to play the inaugural Project Glow Festival, and closed the Boiler Room: Echostage party during Memorial Day Weekend, 2023.
While navigating a personal career, SPCL.K also steers the helm of Deep Tech DC, one of the leading collectives in the Washington, D.C. underground scene. Whether it be by mansion, boat, or the afters, Deep Tech DC has been on the cutting edge of breakthrough events in the District. After the success of his first EP 'Let the Groove' on Deep Tech Recordings, expect more production on the way from SPCL.K in 2023 and beyond.
Oddson is a DJ / Producer from the Washington, DC area. With performances at venues Echostage, Flash, & Soundcheck, he quickly gained support from the local scene and beyond. As A&R / Label Manager of Deep Tech Recordings Oddson has gained traction from opportunities such as Insomniac's Project Glow Festival, and bookings across the United States. He's supported some of the biggest names in dance music, including MK, Eli & Fur, Honeyluv, Dillon Nathaniel, Lee Foss, Sharam, Josh Butler, EDX, The Magician, Shiba San, Luuk van Dijk, Charles D, Anthony Attalla, & Saeed Younan. Showing no signs of slowing down, be on the lookout for this upcoming artist in 2024.
Casey West
Emerging from the vibrant underground dance scene of Richmond, Virginia, Casey West arrives as an eager newcomer. Casey's sound weaves the infectious energy of Disco, the heart-rending melodies of Soul, the entrancing rhythms of Deep House, and the raw authenticity of Garage, creating an experience that fuels dance floors with undeniable energy. Casey's passion lies in the art of igniting movement and unleashing the euphoria of dance, creating an electric atmosphere where bodies become instruments of rhythm and the dance floor transforms into a sacred space of liberation and self-expression.
JUST MANNIE
Since 2015, Richmond based DJ - Just Mannie - has shared the booth with (HouseWerk partner) Mass FX, RIFFA & Long Jawns in his early career. Through his passion for dancing and the culture of house music, he has leveled up his performances to achieve his sole intention: make you dance. His success with this, paired with his versatility in song selection, gained him the opportunity to open for such touring acts as Dom Dolla, Nora En Pure and Sage Armstrong, to name a few.
Xav
Xav's musical style can be summarized as one word, emotional. First exposed to the dance and DJ community in 2018, by 2019 he co-founded the EDM group Bass Trinity. Once truly learning the differences in styles and most importantly origins of dance music, his focus shifted towards house and techno exclusively. Since then he has played across numerous clubs and venues in the Mid Atlantic. Currently when he's not working on production or expanding the dance community in his hometown of Richmond Virginia, he acts as the East Coast & Richmond liaison for the prestigious Black Techno Matters while also getting ready for the launch of his melodic techno centric brand/label Ariose Agenda.
Bedspread w/ ELLIOTT, Tommy2600, & Disco Cat
Bedspread, a Female DJ duo consisting of DJ Blanks & DJ Callaway from Richmond, Virginia, has evolved from its roots as a local independent radio show into an electrifying force in live DJing. Specializing in the art of house music, making you feel like you're dancing in your own bedroom.
Baby Weight with Riffa
Baby Weight, aka Cara Eser, is a DJ, producer, and label boss from Washington, D.C. who has gained notoriety for her “chunky” style of dance music. Her genre bending sound, dynamic DJ sets, and advocacy for more inclusivity within dance music has earned her the respect and support of peers like Walker & Royce, The Blessed Madonna, Claude VonStroke, Claptone, Shiba San, Justin Martin, DJ Sliink, LP Giobbi, VNSSA, Kevin Knapp, Noizu, and Idris Elba among others.
In 2017, Eser started the label Chub Rub which she uses to showcase emerging sounds from under the radar artists across the house music spectrum. This has led to a cult following curated around quirkiness, community, and diversity. In 2019, her debut album ‘Phases’ peaked in multiple Top 10 charts on Beatport which spawned an equally popular remix album the following year.
In 2020, she publicly came out as transgender citing a need to address her transition as an artist as well as in her personal life. Later that year, her track “Rave Police” reached #1 paving the way to a wider audience. In 2021, Eser was featured in Mixmag’s ‘Impact’ series leading to debuts on BBC Radio 6, Diplo’s Revolution on SiriusXM, and appearances at multiple festivals including Dirtybird Campout, EDC Vegas, Hard Summer, and Firefly Music Festival.
In 2022, Baby Weight released “House Princess” featuring Karnage Kills on Femme House’s first ever compilation to both commercial and critical acclaim — including a feature in Calvin Klein’s Pride campaign for that year. With an undeniable energy and music steeped in emotional integrity, Baby Weight is quickly becoming an industry darling in electronic music.
Omar Faison
Omar Faison is based out of the Richmond, VA area. A house fan since the early 90’s, Omar began dj’ing in 1996 and since the time has held several residencies across VA and Washington, DC, and has played venues from NYC to Miami to Chicago and Detroit to San Diego and San Francisco. Influenced by dj’s such as Mark Farina, Kerri Chandler, Kenny Dope, Joe Claussel, and Osunlade, as well as Washington, DC’s Sam “The Man” Burns, Omar’s sets are a mix of deep, soulful, and afro house flavors. Since September 2015, Omar has been resident on a weekly mixshow, “Southern Housepitality,” Mondays at 10a on Dancegruv Radio (dancegruv.net) Most recently, Omar was resident at 2 Richmond area events, Flow and Chocolate Sundays. In 2012, Omar began Flow, a series of house events around the Richmond area. In its final iteration, Flow was held monthly on 2nd Saturday’s at Emilio’s in Richmond, VA. In August, 2018, Omar started Chocolate Sundays, a monthly house music day party also held at Emilio’s, as a place for the househeads who don’t do the late nights as much anymore and to welcome the next generation into the sound. Both of these events ended in 2019, and Omar is mostly focused on expanding the presence of his "Southern Housepitality" through one-offs and guest appearances.
DJ NOBE
From his humble beginnings as an aspiring open-format DJ from Newport News, VA to his current status manning the decks at some of the countries most popular venues, DJ Nobe has consistently taken multi-ethnic crowds on a sonic journey through unearthing one musical gem after another for almost 20 years.
Nobe began to cement his name in the DJ world, first internationally, as one of the founders and performers of the Accra Dot Alt Festival in Accra, Ghana in 2010. This festival (now known as Chale Wote) has grown to be the biggest festival in West Africa attracting over 50,000 guests each year.
In 2015, his infamous Tastemakers Revenge party with DJ Prolific at Balliceaux in Richmond, VA was part of turning the venue into a new hot spot for nightlife and was widely considered one of the best parties in the city.
As a member of the Wax Buildup with DJ Billy Crystalfingers, DJ Mentos, and Hip Hop Henry, he helped introduce a new generation of people to vinyl records as well as multitude of music genres through their monthly dance parties.
In addition to his own events, Nobe has performed in front of crowds of thousands, DJ opening sets for artists like Brandy, Ne-Yo, & R3hab. From NYC to LA to London to Africa, and everywhere in between music lovers know not to miss a night when DJ Nobe is spinning.
BLACK TECHNO MATTERS
BTM’s mission is to reclaim techno as a manifestation of Black expression in a society that has oppressed it by creating spaces, both virtual and IRL, that celebrate the black roots of techno. An assertion and a reminder that Techno IS Black.
Main Room:
Renée Melendez
Mass FX
B_X_R_N_X_R_D
Side Room:
LUCID b2b EvilTwin
Elliott & Casey West B2B
For the past 15+ years, Elliott Burton aka ELLIOTT, has been digging, collecting, mixing and sharing the soundtrack of his life with the world from his hometown of Richmond, VA, and through his love and passion of the craft he’s found himself alongside some of the industry greats such as DJ Minx, DJ Holographic, Soul Clap and (brother-brother) Keenan Orr. For his sound, ELLIOTT draws from the energy and motion of the underground and blends it with the sometimes erotic passion and raw emotion of classic soul, then sprinkles in the psychedelic sounds of the seventies for a remarkable style donned “psicodélica sensual” (or sensual psycedelica) by The Jungle Room resident and Richmond native. Each of his sets takes us on a journey through space, time and culture, so strap in, and enjoy the ride.
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Emerging from the vibrant underground dance scene of Richmond, Virginia, Casey West arrives as an eager newcomer. Casey's sound weaves the infectious energy of Disco, the heart-rending melodies of Soul, the entrancing rhythms of Deep House, and the raw authenticity of Garage, creating an experience that fuels dance floors with undeniable energy. Casey's passion lies in the art of igniting movement and unleashing the euphoria of dance, creating an electric atmosphere where bodies become instruments of rhythm and the dance floor transforms into a sacred space of liberation and self-expression.
DOMii w/ Riffa
Introducing one of the Southeast's favorite and most respected DJ/producers DOMii; who is making creative waves both stateside and all across the planet! Fresh off several releases on Insomniac Records, Ghetto Ghetto Records, Brooklyn Fire Records, and Hau5trap; DOMii brings a unique and raw style w/ her live performances and original music that is only matched by impressive technical aptitude. As the reigning CLT Dj champion there is no genre or style safe when Domii is at the controls, but she remains an expert at maintaining that essential house groove. So prepare yourself for anything and everything.
DJ Aakmael w/ Al Lupo, Don Chirashi, & Sly Foux
DJ Aakmael's debut at Jungle Room in Richmond, VA with support from the Anomalis Radio crew - Al Lupo, Don Chirashi, & Sly Foux Come through for a beautiful night of jazzy Deep House music & see one of the city's best producer/DJs team up with the new music label & growing artist collective.
LOVE CLUB
LOVE CLUB, birthed on the Bowery in New York is Alex Delany & Constantine Giavos. A non-stop dance spectacle of past and future- Delany & Giavos spin disco and beyond, conjuring up those ‘4 in the morning’ moments of party euphoria with floor-frying forgotten gems, rock n’ roll swank and exclusive edits. Love Club is a kaleidoscopic blend of heavy grooves from the vast reaches- an expanse of synthed out psychedelic disco, to the downtown funk of Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage, primed and ready to send you offworld to a strange yet familiar place of feel good, immersive dance music.