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Schacke / Egotot / Æon / adobeprincess / como se DJ

BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map

This night happened — Fri 8 Sep 2023

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Press play

Who was billed5 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

7 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Schacke and como se DJ — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Sep 2023.
  • Schacke and ÆON — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Sep 2023.
  • ÆON and como se DJ — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Sep 2023.

Who they are

  • Schacke

    Copenhagen, Denmark · 11 bookings since Sep 2023

    “The enigmatic Schacke defies categorization.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    The enigmatic Schacke defies categorization. Half Danish, half South Korean, they have been crafting music since their early teens, traversing genres and instruments with fearless curiosity. Starting with drums and emerging from roots in Metal, Noise, and Industrial, Schacke’s journey has been one of constant evolution, building a sonic universe that feels both deeply personal and boundlessly exploratory. After moving to Copenhagen in 2013, Schacke quickly became a central figure in the city’s underground music scene. They co-ran the Mayhem venue, a hub for experimental sounds and radical ideas, while also founding a DIY label for noise and industrial music. In 2015, Schacke joined the founding ranks of the Fast Forward collective, born out of a desire to create space for a new wave of young artists who were often overlooked by the city’s established techno scene. What began as a series of self-organized parties quickly grew into a movement that redefined Copenhagen nightlife, championing inclusivity, high-energy music, and a DIY ethos. The collective’s fresh approach and innovative sound became the foundation of what is now known as the “Copenhagen Techno Sound”, a bold and uncompromising take on electronic music that challenged the conventions of its time. Schacke’s discography spans a range of acclaimed releases on influential labels such as Kulør, ONES and ZEROS, Mama Told Ya, KAOS, Instruments of Discipline, and Intrepid Skin. In 2022, Schacke launched Sacred Interface, a label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of techno and trance while supporting their local friends and peers. Beyond the studio, they are a resident DJ, event organizer, podcast runner for the iconic queer sex parties of Bedside Productions, a space where their ethos of inclusivity and boundary-pushing expression thrives. In 2024, they also became resident DJ for the Korgy Party in Helsinki. Schacke’s artistic philosophy is rooted in contrast and duality. Their music, at once hard-hitting and tender, accessible and avant-garde, reflects an intricate balance of light and shadow, embracing both the delicate and the dark. Drawing inspiration from an eclectic range of genres, they use techno as a framework to create genre-defying fusions, weaving together hypnotic rhythms, euphoric melodies, and evocative textures. This ever-evolving soundscape ensures that Schacke’s work remains distinctly recognizable yet tantalizingly unpredictable. On the dancefloor, Schacke channels the raver they once were: taking mental notes at every party, translating those fleeting moments of euphoria and connection into their studio work. This intimate relationship with nightlife fuels their creativity, ensuring their music resonates deeply with listeners. A true artist in every sense, Schacke invites you where mystery challenges expectations, fluidity disrupts norms, and self-expression reigns without boundaries.
    Their RA profile lists dame-music, Aquaregia, Ectotherm, Interstate Records and 6 more.

    often with Akua, BOYCA, LOVEFOXY, none of them here that night

  • often with Sicion, LNZ., STŒWE, none of them here that night

  • ÆON

    New York City · 36 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Pulling from her influences as a classical musician, the subtle layering of psychedelic techno and pounding grooves gives way to ÆON's signature sound.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Pulling from her influences as a classical musician, the subtle layering of psychedelic techno and pounding grooves gives way to ÆON's signature sound. With regular appearances at clubs like Paragon, Basement and Bossa Nova Civic Club, she's quickly become one to watch on the local scene.

    Last at Paragon in Aug · often with Clarisa Kimskii, LYDO, Marco Neves, none of them here that night

  • adobeprincess

    40 bookings since Sep 2023

    often with Galcher Lustwerk, deep creep, Jek, none of them here that night

  • como se DJ

    New York City · 28 bookings since Aug 2023

    Last at Bossa Nova Civic Club in Aug · often with DJ DEADNAME, Sterling Juan Diaz, Eugenia, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • deep creep5 with adobeprincess
  • DJ DEADNAME5 with como se DJ
  • Jek5 with adobeprincess
  • Clarisa Kimskii4 with ÆON
  • fleet.dreams4 with adobeprincess
  • x3butterfly4 with como se DJ
  • Concrete Husband3 with ÆON
  • Eugenia3 with como se DJ
1,150 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at BASEMENT1,410
  • Middle half finished between1,080 and 1,762
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted119

The room

BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Holds about 500.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1757620.

Attending counts, venue records and co-billing history: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.