Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Bas Mooy
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 7 NovQuelza
- next: Fri 30 OctAntenes
- next: Le Bain, Wed 21 OctEli Escobar
- Love Letters
- next: public records, Sat 7 NovCosmo
- Mord 10 years
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
20 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Eli Escobar and Cosmo — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Rotterdam home-based dj/producer Bas Mooy (1976) has been active on many fronts in the techno scene since 1999.”
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Rotterdam home-based dj/producer Bas Mooy (1976) has been active on many fronts in the techno scene since 1999. Heavily influenced by a city that breaths industrial strength twenty-fourseven, he gradually found his way into creating an unique dark sound, which lead him to the forefront of the global techno scene. In 2002 he kickstarted Audio Assault Records with label partner Jeroen Liebregts aka Radial, which resulted in the birth of sublabel Arms one year later. In 2013 Bas started his solo project Mord Records, which rapidly gained a huge fanbase worldwide and has been a major force in techno ever since. For almost twenty years Bas was a member of the Rotterdam underground collective ‘Strictly Techno’, creators of over a hundred legendary parties since the late nineties. Bas has always been a hard working and devoted producer, releasing music on respected labels such as Mote Evolver, Perc Trax, Pole Group, 47, CLR, Sleaze Records, Planet Rhythm and of course his own imprints Audio Assault and Mord Records. With Mord Records turning 10 in 2023, Bas shows no sign of slowing down.Their RA profile lists CLR, Perc Trax, Mote-Evolver, Nachtstrom Schallplatten and 6 more.often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Mord Records, none of them here that night
“THE GOAL IS NOTHING.”
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THE GOAL IS NOTHING. THE MOVEMENT IS EVERYTHING. Born in the suburbs of Paris and now based in Berlin, Quelza has developed a body of work defined by precision and intent, free from categorisation. His path hasn’t followed scene momentum or passing waves. It unfolds according to its own internal logic — a steady refinement of sound, structure and space. Releases on Dekmantel and Ostgut Ton trace that evolution clearly. Each record carefully engineered: futuristic, grounded, detailed without excess. Tension builds patiently. Rhythms shift and reconfigure. Atmospheres stretch and contract. There is clarity in his music, but never repetition — the framework is solid, the direction always moving forward. Behind the decks, Quelza’s sets don’t rely on genre markers or obvious peaks. He works with pacing, contrast and control — moving between pressure and restraint, density and openness. Rather than chasing reaction, he shapes progression. A regular at institutions such as Berghain, Basement, Fabric and beyond - which reflects something earned over time: trust in his vision and in his ability to hold a room without shortcuts. Quelza’s approach resists short term payoff. The emphasis is on continuity, developing a trajectory that grows with intention over time.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Mord, 47, Dekmantel UFO and 1 more.often with Berghain, Virginia, Rene Wise, none of them here that night
“Electronics artist, DJ, producer, modular synth builder and operator based in Brooklyn, NY”
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Their RA profile lists Silent Season, L.I.E.S. and The Bunker New York.often with Erik Braun, threehz, jay york, none of them here that night
“With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats.”
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With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats. With an unparalleled record collection of handpicked gems and curveball productions, Escobar guides revellers through the heartbeat of music, from the past to the future. Always looking forward and keeping step with evolving generational tastes, Escobar has redefined his sound in recent years. As an acquainted DJ & Producer, the dance music veteran cut his teeth into the epicentre of 1990’s New York City hedonism and set the foundations for an admirable career. Releasing music on influential labels such as Phonica, Razor n Tape, Defected’s ‘Classic’ and his very own label imprint Night People, only gives a snapshot into the depth of his discovery. Spanning over more than 20 years, the influence and presence of Eli Escobar is undeniable in every corner of dance music. As a selector he has appeared on a variety of influential platforms including BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Resident Advisor's Exchange Podcast, Boiler Room, Mixmag ‘The Lab’ and The Lot Radio, only to name a few. Likewise transporting his sound to dancefloors across the world with residencies at House of Yes, Le Bain, Battlehymn and beyond. Globally respected and recognised as a forward thinking producer, Escobar’s output steps beyond conventional dance music with remix work for the likes of Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., Honey Dijon, Cakes Da Killa and many more. Now heading into 2023 Eli looks to stay true to his musical progressionHouse on 82, Deep House on 44, Disco on 17 and Nu-Disco on 12. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Deep South Recordings (3) (1), Off Track Recordings (1) and Potions Music (1); their RA profile also lists Classic, Phonica Records, Razor-N-Tape, Deeplomatic Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Le Bain, Circle Line Cruises, Rumi · often with DJ Moma, Andi, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
“Love Letters is a DJ and producer living and breathing in NYC.”
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House on 15, Techno on 13, Acid on 5 and Leftfield on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on .FREQLINK (2), Allergy Season (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists Mister Saturday Night Records, CGI Records, The Bunker New York, Help Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon, Mansions · often with Miss Parker, Raw Unkut, Alissa Brianna, none of them here that night
“Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility.”
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Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility. A forever student of 90s subcultures, Cosmo is now an authority in connecting those dots, decompartmentalizing genres during her sets and revitalizing the club as a much needed space for expression and joy. Cosmo may open a night with her early entry points to dance music, gospel and funk and vocal-heavy RnB, and proceed to blend break beats with new jack swing or old-school house with tribal—all delivered with remarkable clarity of voice and a sense of self that fueled her fated teenage move to New York to DJ over a decade ago. Being from the Midwest, her house music literacy circles its epicenters and favors groovy records, warm basslines, playful vocals, and elating instrumentals that stir the spirit. Her deep knowledge, cultural curiosity, and refreshing authenticity make Cosmo one of New York’s most in-demand DJs, a regular at the most iconic clubs and a Fashion Week party go-to. She is a resident at Public Records, where she can explore every inch of her collection and join forces with legends like Sandy Rivera as well as other torchbearing peers. She’s represented the city sharing the decks with her heroes like Honey Dijon and Mike Dunn, and on esteemed platforms such as Benji B’s BBC Radio 1 show and Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company show. As a longtime resident at The Lot Radio, Cosmo gets the opportunity to share everything she cherishes and often includes parts of her CD and magazine archives. Music has soundtracked Cosmo’s every move. Her gratitude for her practice is apparent, and her effervescence behind the decks reaches the crowd no matter the size of the room—a musical hug that holds dancers through times good and bad.Recently at Jupiter Disco, Le Bain · often with Donis, Hidden Spheres, Belinda Becker, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- The Carry Nation13 with Eli Escobar and 4 with Quelza
- DJ Moma38 with Eli Escobar
- Andi32 with Eli Escobar
- DJ Ultra Violet21 with Eli Escobar
- Tedd Patterson16 with Eli Escobar
- Sissies of Mercy15 with Eli Escobar
- Andy Pry12 with Eli Escobar
- DJ Q12 with Eli Escobar
1,241 said they were going — quieter than a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at BASEMENT1,868
- Middle half finished between1,512 and 2,298
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted144
The room
BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.