Rhythmism.comPortrait: Kate Simko @ Essential - Saturday, October 17th
By rhythmism - Monday, Oct 12th 2009, 08:34 PM
Kate Simko is a pianist, electronic music producer and DJ. Combining her musical training with her love for electronic music, Kate is continually exploring a dialogue between the classical tradition and electronic music – her two strongest musical influences. Reflecting her musical background, Kate’s music possesses a unique harmonic, structural and spatial depth. Throughout her career, Kate has received national and international press in publications such as the L.A Times, The Wire, Art Papers, Grooves Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, URB, de:Bug and XLR8R and has performed her music throughout the United States, South America and Europe. Kate has been keeping very busy lately with a new EP for Paris label eklo, her first solo artist album, a short film score on the way for a UK filmmaker and will be playing the next Essential on Saturday October 17, 2009.
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0 commentsPortrait: D. Ramirez @ Pachita- Friday, August 7
By rhythmism - Wednesday, Jul 29th 2009, 04:54 PM
Many moons have passed since D. Ramirez first exploded onto the scene. Traversing the globe with his trusty laptop in tow, the roving Ramirez has dispensed his razor sharp productions to unassuming dancefloors with the precision of first class marksman. Whether he’s hidden behind devilish disguises such as The Lisa Marie Experience, Cordial, Finger Fest and Rambo, or performed as the man you know best as D Ramirez, Dean Marriot has achieved more than an entire legion of lesser DJs. He’s achieved five top 20 hits, played on every continent and single handedly coined the electrohouse sound. On Friday, August 7 D. Ramirez will bring his signature sound of electrohouse to a special event in Pachita, the usually exclusive upstairs area of megaclub Pacha NYC
Read more "Portrait: D. Ramirez @ Pachita- Friday, August 7"0 commentsPortrait: Guido Schneider @ Supreme Trading- Saturday, July 4th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Jun 30th 2009, 10:19 AM
Guido Schneider has cemented his place as one of techno's brightest stars with a seemingly endless list of minmal's most influential productions and remixes. The Poker Flat Recordings favorite can be heard in clubs around the world playing his minimal yet functional techno alongside of Steve Bug, Martini Bros, and Martin Landsky. On Saturday, July 4th BiatchCorp brings his sound to the streets of Brooklyn at Supreme Trading.
Read more "Portrait: Guido Schneider @ Supreme Trading- Saturday, July 4th"0 commentsPortrait: "Evil" Eddie Richards @ Sullivan Room- May 30
By rhythmism - Wednesday, May 20th 2009, 12:18 PM
"Evil" Eddie Richards has been called "Britains godfather of house and techno" and has been included in virtually every book, documentary and film on the dance culture. He's headlined at seminal underground clubs as Clink St. and Heaven in London and Manchester's Hacienda, and the legendary UK pay parties Sunrise, Energy and Helter Skelter. In the studio he's the auteur behind the club classic; Acidman and hit remixes of Ralphi Rosario, Orbital and The Shamen. Eddie brings his genre defining tech-house to NYC at Sullivan Room on Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Read more "Portrait: "Evil" Eddie Richards @ Sullivan Room- May 30"0 commentsPortrait: Deepak Sharma @ Bar 13 - May 15th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, May 5th 2009, 04:49 PM
A deep passion for music, connecting with people, and a love for life are the focus for Deepak Sharma as he continues to grow as a DJ, producer and record label owner. The story of Deepak Sharma’s rise can be traced back to 2001 when as a promoter; he was booking and playing alongside some of the world’s most recognizable talent. In 2006, Deepak decided to start Hidden Recordings and since then it has provided a wide range of techno to hundreds of DJs and fans. The label’s sound ranges from deep techno to atmospheric chill-out.
Read more "Portrait: Deepak Sharma @ Bar 13 - May 15th"0 commentsPortrait: Tom Middleton @ Sullivan Room-April 25th
By rhythmism - Monday, Apr 13th 2009, 03:38 PM
TOM MIDDLETON will be making his return to New York – his first DJ set in the Big Apple since 2005 – on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. Marking the release of his latest CD compilation: “One More Tune.” The double CD is something of a “concept” CD – what are some of the best tracks he’s played when asked for “one more tune” by clubbers who refuse to see the night end.? Exploring that concept, he’s delved deep into his archives to come up with a 15 track mix CD that is loaded with Tom’s personal dubs and re-edits, including the legendary Chicago classic “Promised Land” by Joe Smooth and Derrick May’s Detroit anthem “Strings of Life.”
Read more "Portrait: Tom Middleton @ Sullivan Room-April 25th"0 commentsPortrait: Maetrik | SpeakEasy @ Cameo - Saturday, April 4th
By rhythmism - Thursday, Apr 2nd 2009, 03:13 PM
Maetrik has produced dozens of stylish techno singles for labels such as Dumb Unit, Mothership, Treibstoff and Immigrant Records, taking club sounds in new directions and massaging them with muscular grooves. Maetrik teams up with NY techno auteur Gregory Shiff on Saturday, April 4th 2009 for SpeakEasy at Cameo in Williamsburg.
Read more "Portrait: Maetrik | SpeakEasy @ Cameo - Saturday, April 4th"0 commentsPortraits: Radio Slave @ NYC March 20th & Miami March 27th
By rhythmism - Friday, Mar 20th 2009, 04:35 PM
No matter what sounds you profess to be your music of choice, chances are, that at some point over the last five years, you have across across the music of Radio Slave. With a slew of productions including the massive 'Grindhouse' and a constant tour schedule, Radio Slave has been circling the globe bringing his music to the masses while releasing material found in the crates of the world's top DJ's. His Rekids imprint continues to be a top platform for quality electronic music. It has just released a 3xCD compilation of original and remixed Rekids productions, as well as a Spencer Parker mix featuring future Rekids classics. Radio Slave's latest project is the remix of the Revers Commuter single 'New York to me'. Radio Slave will be appearing in New York at Sullivan Room on Friday, March 20, as well as multiple dates in Miami for the Winter Music Conference. Check him out at Hallucination Limited: Hallucienda at The VUE ROOFTOP on Friday, March 27.
Read more "Portraits: Radio Slave @ NYC March 20th & Miami March 27th"0 commentsPortraits: François K @ NYC Deep Space Mondays & Miami March 26th
By rhythmism - Wednesday, Mar 18th 2009, 11:55 AM
Been there, done that, does not even begin to describe the life and musical career of the living legend, François Kevorkian, aka François k. We are talking about someone that was there from the early days of disco, to the birth of house music, living it and creating it. François at one point in the 80's had to take a leave of absence from DJing because his studio work was in such high demand. Vinyl was not the only thing François was mixing in his career, he also mixed albums, namely Depeche Mode's best selling album Violator and Kraftwerk's studio album Electric Cafe. When François is not touring the world during festival season, you can catch him right here in New York at Deep Space Mondays (http://www.deepspacenyc.com/) at Cielo for the legendary, award-winning dub night. Created as a welcoming an open atmosphere for those who appreciate music and dub, Deep Space has no dress code or door policy. François has also been nominated for 'Best Resident DJ" for the Club World Awards (http://www.clubworldawards.com/) for his Deep Space night, an award he has won two previous years.
Read more "Portraits: François K @ NYC Deep Space Mondays & Miami March 26th"3 commentsPortraits: Dixon @ Miami March 28th & NYC April 5th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Mar 17th 2009, 12:26 PM
What do sandwiches, obsolete studio gear, a "football" club, and a hot record label all have in common? Well it would be Dixon of corse, who else? Finding time to be the VP of a football team, aka soccer for us Americans, run a label with best friends, manage a hectic DJ and Live schedule all while trying to maintain a personal life is not easy, but who ever said life was? Innervisions might just be the top deep house label at the moment, but don't tell Dixon that, he would probably just tell you it's only music. Soon to debut Innervisions LIVE in the US in May, Dixon is the sort of artist that makes you feel good about being involved with music. He can be tracked down in New York for the House-N-Home loft party Sunday, April 5th, and in Miami for the Innervisions label night at the Shore Club on Saturday, March 28th.
Read more "Portraits: Dixon @ Miami March 28th & NYC April 5th"0 commentsPortraits: Steve Porter @ PH Recordings - Miami March 27+28
By rhythmism - Thursday, Mar 12th 2009, 02:37 PM
As a DJ and Producer, Steve Porter is at the top of his game. With a non-stop international touring schedule, prolific productions and inimitable DJ style, Porter is setting the bar high for the next generation of electronic dance music artists. His latest, 'The Control EP' is the prelude to his upcoming, second full length artist album due out in late Spring 2009. This Winter Music Conference, Porter will join forces with Funkagenda as part of the AM Only DJ pairings at Karu & Y, on Friday, March 27th. Following that, Porter will helm his annual PH recordings showcase with a stable of special guests, including DJ Dan and label artists at B.E.D. Miami on Saturday, March 28th.
Read more "Portraits: Steve Porter @ PH Recordings - Miami March 27+28"0 commentsPortraits: Shlomi Aber @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 27th
By rhythmism - Thursday, Mar 12th 2009, 12:19 PM
Winning Beatport's Artist of the Year is no small feat, but these days, neither is living in Tel Aviv. Israeli producer and DJ, Shlomi Aber, has seen it all and weathered a few storms in the process. Whether it be on the dancefloor, or the streets of his hometown, the man has roots. Drawing influences from jazz, funk, acid, and early Detroit techno, Aber's productions have helped him achieve international acclaim all over the world. Then suddenly in the summer of 2008, Aber was accused of plagiarism by Aril Brikha (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=28973101&blogID=415290964) on the internet, pointing out the similarity between Aber's "Efrat" and his own "Groove La Chord". Of course this set off a firestorm of controversy that Aber speaks candidly about in his ResidentAdvisor.net interview (http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature-read.aspx?id=1015).
Read more "Portraits: Shlomi Aber @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 27th"0 commentsPortraits: Dubfire @ NYC March 19th & Miami March 25th
By rhythmism - Wednesday, Mar 11th 2009, 10:35 AM
All it takes is a quick glance at Dubfire's tour schedule to see that he is in demand, and a busy man. Darting all over the planet for sold out DJ gigs, all the while running a critically acclaimed label in SCI+TEC, and balancing remix and production work, one would wonder just how he does it. SCI+TEC is flush with new releases, while Dubfire is just finished with a remix for Paul Ritch, entitled "Split the Line." Dubfire will be manning the Traktor Pro at Cielo March 19th, then heading off to Miami for the SCI+TEC Party Wednesday, March 25th at Kore Ultra Lounge.
Read more "Portraits: Dubfire @ NYC March 19th & Miami March 25th"3 commentsPortraits: Ralph Lawson @ NYC March 13th & Miami March 28th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Mar 10th 2009, 11:24 AM
With all the techno and minimal music seemingly dominating the charts and playlists of DJ's around the world, the last thing one would expect to break through would be a live house band. Don't tell that to the four members of 2020 Soundsystem, especailly not after they have headlined Watergate, Back to Basics and "Jamtronica", in upstate New York this past year. With a new album on the way, the boys don't see any signs of slowing down. Ralph Lawson, the bands front man and 2020 Vision label boss will be working overtime when he visits NYC on Friday, March 13. 2020Soundsystem will be jamming at Le Poisson Rouge, after which he’ll be playing a special DJ set as well. Ralph and band will also be playing select parties in Miami, namely the 2020 showcase at the Electric Pickle on Saturday, March 28th.
Read more "Portraits: Ralph Lawson @ NYC March 13th & Miami March 28th"0 commentsPortraits: Paco Osuna @ Miami March 26th & StC/NYC April 18th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Mar 10th 2009, 10:40 AM
What do you get when you take two laptops, a Xone:92, and a MIDI cable? Chances are it's Paco Osuna of Minus Plus 8 fame ripping up a dance floor. Known for his impeccable programming and creative use of effects peppered through his high energy sets, Paco is on top of his game these days. With a slew of remixes and original production forthcoming on Mindshake, Remote Area, Plus 8, and Spectral, be sure to check him out in an intimate setting in New York at the infamous Save the Cannibals night at Rebel Saturday, April 18th, or catch him at mega-club, Karu & Y, in Miami for the Minus party Thursday, March 26th.
Read more "Portraits: Paco Osuna @ Miami March 26th & StC/NYC April 18th"0 commentsPortraits: Anja Schneider @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 26th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Mar 3rd 2009, 11:55 AM
The Mobilee head mistress, Anja Schneider, returns to New York and to Miami in March to show America how they do it in the capitol city of techno, Berlin. After a successful radio show, critically acclaimed label in Mobilee, and busy DJ schedule, one would think an island and private jet would be the logical next step. Sounds like after a week full of parties in Miami and New York Anja will be ready to sign the lease on that island! You can see Anja in New York at Heaven and Hell Saturday, March 21st, or in Miami Thursday, March 26th at the White Room.
Read more "Portraits: Anja Schneider @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 26th"0 commentsPortraits: Seth Troxler @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 28th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Mar 3rd 2009, 10:35 AM
What do teatime, fisting, and cuban food have in common? Just ask Seth Troxler, but beware of taking a photo with him, as he may turn a bit red. Seth is one of the fastest rising young stars Techno has to offer. Seth has been busy in the studio, with new releases on Wagon Repair and Crosstown Rebels fame. Making his new home in Berlin, and taking it by storm. Clubbers can come see what all the hype is about at Save The Cannibals in NYC Saturday, March 21st with Mathias Kaden or at Sunday School for Degenerates in Miami happening for 24 hours, starting Saturday, March 27th at 10pm.
Read more "Portraits: Seth Troxler @ NYC March 21st & Miami March 28th"2 commentsPortraits: DJ Hell @ NYC March 21st & Miami March, 28th - Free Download
By rhythmism - Monday, Mar 2nd 2009, 03:17 PM
What does a renowned DJ, lingerie designer, label owner, and installation artist do with his success? Buy a castle of course! But before DJ Hell holds court in Bavaria, he's coming to the US with dates in New York and at WMC in support of his new album Teufelswerk (April 27th). DJ Hell was kind enough to respond to our portrait questionnaire for a little insight into this music legend.
Read more "Portraits: DJ Hell @ NYC March 21st & Miami March, 28th - Free Download"0 commentsPortraits: Danny Krivit @ 718 Sessions 6th Anniversary Party -Webster Hall October 19
By rhythmism - Thursday, Oct 16th 2008, 10:48 AM
We caught up with one of our own NYC living legends, Mr. Danny Krivit. With over 35+ years of DJing history in NYC, Danny has seen NYC clubbing through the good old days [Paradise Garage] and even some of its darker days (see Worst DJ Booth memory]. Danny is still on top with his soulful, classics 718 Sessions now celebrating its 6th year anniversary. The recent closing of Shelter is truly making 718 Sessions one of the last regular refuges for garage-heads. If you want a touch of nostalgia, a lesson in the old school, and just want to dance with abandon to house music then don't walk, RUN to the next 718 Sessions. This is the real New York house music.
Read more "Portraits: Danny Krivit @ 718 Sessions 6th Anniversary Party -Webster Hall October 19"1 commentsPortraits : Danny Howells @ Love - Thursday, October 16th
By rhythmism - Thursday, Oct 9th 2008, 10:11 AM
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Read more "Portraits : Danny Howells @ Love - Thursday, October 16th"1 commentsPortraits : DJ Boo | Basic NYC @ Sullivan Room - September 27th
By rhythmism - Wednesday, Sep 24th 2008, 11:02 AM
This week we present Boo of the ubiquitous Sleepy & Boo. Together as husband & wife, DJ partners & promoters this duo is omnipresent in the NYC nightlife scene with parties and DJ gigs everywhere from their homebase Sullivan Room, to Cielo, Pacha, Santos and everywhere else in between, including their annual Miami takeover of the South Beach Hotel. And often times when they're not behind the DJ booth you can find them amongst the rabble-rousers on Rhythmism (http://www.rhythmism.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1163525) trying to add some sanity to the mix. On the eve of Boo's birthday we decided to dig a little deeper and find out what makes her tick...
Read more "Portraits : DJ Boo | Basic NYC @ Sullivan Room - September 27th"16 commentsPortraits: Martin Landsky | Sunday School for Degenerates @ Rebel - August 31st
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Aug 26th 2008, 10:20 AM
One of the Poker Flat Recordings star DJ weapons Martin Landsky joins the cast of Degenerates for his NYC debut! Landsky released his first 12" in 1997 under his moniker City Nord on the London-based Mc Projects-imprint . In 1998 he founded his own label Effortil Records who's name got changed in 1999 into Intim Recordings. Martin has been playing regularly clubs like Pfefferbank, Tresor and Casino and was part of the "Poker Flat Nights" together with Steve Bug and DJ Clé at Sternradio, Berlin. His first Solo Album "In Between" was released on Poker Flat Recordings in 2001 and a bunch of hot singles followed "1000 miles," "Let Me Dance" and this year's "Man High."
Read more "Portraits: Martin Landsky | Sunday School for Degenerates @ Rebel - August 31st"0 commentsPortraits : Crazy Larry | Minitek After-Party @ Cielo - Sept 14th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Aug 26th 2008, 08:21 AM
Crazy Larry is one of our celebrated techno tourists. It seems wherever the party is, he's there. Nowadays he's the one throwing the parties as well with Cheap Sunglasses debuting at WMC and his Uddermadness parties with similar underlying philosophies: have the most fun with the best music and best sound. No compromises. He is also one-half of Glacier along with Chilean Pier Bucci. A musical partnership was born up in the Rockies in a cabin on St Mary's Glacier, bearing fruit with an aptly named Rocky Mountains EP released on Wagon Repair. In a career defining moment, Crazy Larry heard the Glacier EP as played by Ricardo Villalobos at the Cocoon opening party in Ibiza 2007. Currently, the duo have another EP in the plans, along with the launch of a new record label.
Read more "Portraits : Crazy Larry | Minitek After-Party @ Cielo - Sept 14th"10 commentsPortraits: Craig Richards @ Cielo - August 15th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Aug 12th 2008, 10:06 PM
Craig Richards may have the best gig around - resident at the highly-respected Fabric nightclub in London. On this topic he says "I am very aware of how fortunate I am to have the residency. There are no restrictions and I am allowed total freedom to play the music I choose in any of Fabric’s three rooms at any point during the evening. All have amazing soundsystems: What more could I ask for? The audience is incredibly responsive and open-minded so what I choose to play is very much up to me. Being at the club every week gives me the chance to experiment with different sounds and, whilst I accept that I am prone to occasional bouts of self indulgence, for the most part I try to keep people dancing. I love the venue and consider it to be one of the finest places on the planet to listen to electronic music. There is an astonishing array of worldwide talent passing through the place and I'm very lucky to see these people play on a regular basis."
Read more "Portraits: Craig Richards @ Cielo - August 15th"1 commentsPortraits: Simon Baker @ Sullivan Room - August 2nd
By rhythmism - Monday, Jul 28th 2008, 09:09 AM
Even though Simon Baker has been collecting and playing records for over 15 years, surprisingly this will be his debut NYC performance! He's a versatile and passionate DJ, and like most DJ's these day he doesn't like pigeon holing his style. But his passion is for the finest underground, deep electronic house and techno music, represented by the releases on his superb INFANT RECORD label. The label has since gone from strength to strength with more releases from Simon alongside Paul Woolford, Burnski, TG, Anthony Collins, Sian, Rekleiner, Jamie Jones and more.
Read more "Portraits: Simon Baker @ Sullivan Room - August 2nd"0 commentsPortraits: Pär Grindvik @ Cielo - May 23rd | Movement 08
By rhythmism - Thursday, May 15th 2008, 07:08 PM
Pär Grindvik has been a core artist in Sweden’s electronic music since the nineties as a record store-owner, label manager and producer. After many years of touring and releases on classic labels like Adam Beyer's Drumcode, he, like every other techno stalwart, is now based in Berlin. Grindvik is an artist that always aims to compose music that adds sparkle and curiosity to the scene. He also runs the brilliant Stockholm LTD label.
Read more "Portraits: Pär Grindvik @ Cielo - May 23rd | Movement 08"0 commentsPortraits : Pure Behrouz @ Pacha NYC - May 16th
By rhythmism - Thursday, May 15th 2008, 01:11 PM
Behrouz is among a handful of DJs who still seems to be championing vinyl, with a unique sound that many have proclaimed as eclectic house with soul. Now with his new hit single being crowned by Pete Tong as an Essential New Tune - Behrouz featuring The FPI Project “Rich in Paradise” is tagged to become one of the biggest hits of Summer 2008.
Read more "Portraits : Pure Behrouz @ Pacha NYC - May 16th"0 commentsPortraits : Alexi Delano @ Cielo - May 23rd
By rhythmism - Tuesday, May 13th 2008, 02:37 PM
Born in Chile and raised in Sweden, Alexi Delano has become a long-time fixture of NYC. So long that he merits +3 points on the Rhythmism.com NYC Nightlife Cred Quiz (http://www.rhythmism.com/features/?id=318) if you saw him DJ at Novecento way back when. Fortunately for us, his A.D.N.Y. moniker is making a comeback this year on Adultnapper's Ransom Note label.
Read more "Portraits : Alexi Delano @ Cielo - May 23rd"1 commentsPortraits : The Scumfrog @ Sullivan Room 6 Year Anniversary - May 9th
By rhythmism - Tuesday, May 6th 2008, 10:03 AM
It's a music revolution...still! The Scumfrog leapfrogs from his native Amsterdam to New York to winters in New Mexico, now finds himself across this side of the pond with his own brand new radio show- Glam Scum on Sirius Radio channel 33. For non-subscribers you can listen here online www.sirius.com/area33.
Read more "Portraits : The Scumfrog @ Sullivan Room 6 Year Anniversary - May 9th"0 commentsPortraits: Mark Knight @ Dance.Here.Now. - Cielo on May 1st
By rhythmism - Tuesday, Apr 29th 2008, 05:04 PM
Former Ministry of Sound resident, Mark Knight launched his own label Toolroom Records in 2004. Since then the label has gone on to produce compilations by Gabriel & Dresden, Tom Novy & Wally Lopez and singles by D.Ramirez, Spoon, Kate Lawler, Tim Weeks, and Dirty South. Now Mark Knight & Funkagenda have just released a stunning tribute to an all-time classic…'Man With The Red Face'. They have lovingly crafted their own remake of this seminal track that has been given the ultimate seal of approval from Laurent Garnier himself.
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