MERGE MATE
TBA - Brooklyn, New York City
This night happened — Fri 4 Aug 2023
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Kr!z
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Fri 23 OctJuliana Huxtable
- Jason Kendig
- next: H0L0, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- Baronhawk Poitier
- next: Paragon, Fri 23 OctKilopatrah Jones
- next: Good Room, Thu 22 OctS'aint Panic
- frdm
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
17 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Jason Kendig and Kilopatrah Jones — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Kilopatrah Jones — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and S'aint Panic — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Kilopatrah Jones and S'aint Panic — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Kilopatrah Jones — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Jason Kendig — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and S'aint Panic — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Clarisa Kimskii — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Jason Kendig and S'aint Panic — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Baronhawk Poitier and S'aint Panic — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Jason Kendig and Clarisa Kimskii — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
Who they are
“Kr!z has been at the forefront of techno for more than a decade.”
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Kr!z has been at the forefront of techno for more than a decade. Influenced by the hypnotic and energetic sound helmed by veterans such as Jeff Mills, Steve Rachmad and James Ruskin, he gradually but steadily developed his own identity in the international techno scene. After making a name for himself as a skilled DJ with sharp focus and a quick mixing style in home country Belgium and the Netherlands, Kr!z launched Token Records in 2007. It has since been a leading outlet for heady, purist sounds. He rapidly established the label as a fixed value with a timeless and powerful sound and took it around the world with label nights on every continent. Token remains important in defining techno today - always straightforward, sometimes weird, often catchy – all under the helm of Kr!z as avid A&R. After 12 years spent assiduously focused on curating the Token discography, showcasing artists he has nurtured and supported over this time, and incorporating the connoisseur’s knowledge and experience he has cultivated in his work as a DJ, 2019 saw the release of his long awaited debut EP on Token. ‘Mantra’ received high acclaim by both media and the scene's key DJ’s. This continued in 2020, when he released the track ‘Scorpion’s Tail’ on Voltage Imprint and ‘Malice’ & ‘Imperative Needs’ as part of a split EP with Pfirter on his MindTrip label. 2022 will be his most prolific year to date with three full EPs seeing the light of day: ‘Neutrino EP’ on James Ruskin’s Blueprint Records, ‘The Tunnel’ on Setaoc Mass’ hotshot SK_eleven and a third one on his own Token Records. As a DJ, Kr!z takes listeners on journey’s surpassing space and time. Led by deeply hypnotic grooves, syncopated rhythms and widely reverberating atmospheres, his desire to guide the dancefloor into unknown depths can be felt with every note. Intensities build up and collapse under his skillful hands, knowing what each knob twist will result in. Each set feels almost like a mathematical calculation, deciphering the code of collective ecstasy.Their RA profile lists Token, Blueprint Records, Reclaim Your City and SK_eleven.often with Berghain, 1morning, Elle Dee, none of them here that night
- Techno on 5, Experimental on 4, Deconstructed Club on 4 and Bass Music on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on AD 93 (1) and Other People (1); their RA profile also lists The Vinyl Factory. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
often with Shyboi, Via App, MORENXXX, none of them here that night
- House on 13, Techno on 7, Acid House on 4 and Disco on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists MR.INTL, Ecstasy, Roam Recordings, HNYTRX and 2 more.
often with Auspex, James Axon, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022.”
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Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022. Through a palpable blend of psychedelic and driving techno, Clarisa’s approach to the genre is deeply idiosyncratic - an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves. As a producer, Clarisa has contributed to a handful of respected labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.) within her sonic niche, but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes. Clarisa is deeply rooted in the techno subculture’s underground, and in early 2022 - the 20+ year veteran was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge. Through her former residency at Merge and regular appearances at the city’s premiere institutions in BASEMENT Nowadays and Bossa Nova Civic Club Clarisa’s prestige is undeniably felt. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks of memorable nights at international institutions in Berlin's Berghain, Tbilisi's Khidi, and at notably iconic parties in Wrecked, Club Toilet, and The Bunker NY. Recent festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival and North America’s Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release, Whole Festival , Draaimolen and The Great Beyond have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.Industrial on 1, Techno on 1, Acid on 1 and Minimal Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists L.A.G., Monday Off, On Board Music, Gradient and 3 more.often with Ne/Re/A, Berghain, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“Growing up in PG County, Maryland nestled between Baltimore and Washington, DC shaped life for artist Baronhawk Poitier.”
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Growing up in PG County, Maryland nestled between Baltimore and Washington, DC shaped life for artist Baronhawk Poitier. Listening to local radio stations and sorting through records while working at The Record Exchange heavily influenced his pursuit of a career as a producer and DJ. He was recognized alongside mentor Kris Klayton aka Karizma/ Kaytronik with a grant from the National Endowment of Arts for electronic music production. Baronhawk expresses his passion for cultural preservation and education working with dance legends at the nonprofit culture and education project Urban Artistry, Inc. He has also earned a name for himself within the LGBTQIA+ dance music community as a member of the unique DC based queer artist collective “The NeedleExchange,” who are known for their independent events, raves and DJ residencies. Baronhawk Poitier’s first EP “Temperado Tornado” (Honey Soundsystem Records) released in 2020, followed by remixes for notable artists Roxy “The Contagion” (Nervous Records), Chrissy “Give U XTC” (Cool Ranch Records) and Majorettes “Run The Trip”.Singles, “Phickle Pickle” (Future Times), “There’s N000 Time” (None/Such Records) and “One Missed Call From A Tenderhawk” (Trax Only Records) are available on all platforms.Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, Future Times, Get Up Recordings, Honey Soundsystem and 3 more.often with Karizma, Jellyfish, Ashley Younniä, none of them here that night
“Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future.”
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Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future. Their sets are palpably personal: The dance floor has always been a powerful platform for expression for Kilo, once as a freeing and connecting space for a quiet house dancer and now as one for moving others like them. When Kilo gets going, you’ll lose sense of the kick drum versus the beat of your own body against the floor. That’s a gift from them to you, and your percussion is a gift back to them. Kilo brings their energetic sass to a monthly Lot Radio residency and to parties with impressive lineups, playing alongside Todd Terry home in New York, at the legendary Movement weekend Club Toilet in Detroit, and for Boiler Room. Their mixes, for series such as Coloring Lessons, Honcho, and Juanita’s, and for spots on Rinse and Refuge, also capture the club at its most euphoric. You’ll step a little harder with Kilopatrah Jones. Words by Sacha Madadianoften with Mike Servito, Dee Diggs, Annie Lew, none of them here that night
- House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Nervous Records.
often with Alissa Brianna, Will Automagic, The Carry Nation, none of them here that night
often with KXAH, Patrick Russell, threehz, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Ron Like Hell8 with Kilopatrah Jones, 6 with Clarisa Kimskii, 4 with Jason Kendig and 3 with S'aint Panic
- Leonce8 with Kilopatrah Jones, 4 with Juliana Huxtable, 3 with Clarisa Kimskii and 3 with S'aint Panic
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with Juliana Huxtable, 6 with Kilopatrah Jones and 3 with S'aint Panic
- cotton6 with Juliana Huxtable, 5 with Kilopatrah Jones and 3 with Jason Kendig
- Juana5 with Clarisa Kimskii, 5 with Juliana Huxtable and 4 with S'aint Panic
- Ne/Re/A20 with Clarisa Kimskii and 6 with S'aint Panic
- Nita Aviance14 with S'aint Panic and 1 with frdm
- Concrete Husband7 with Juliana Huxtable and 5 with Kilopatrah Jones
Sound
House and Techno.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases1,007 said they were going.
The room
TBA - Brooklyn — 106 events and 400 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
MERGE — 39 events and 136 artists since Aug 2023.