Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- wahala.wav
- next: Paragon, Fri 20 Novpurp
- next: Chausseestrasse 131 in Berlin, Sat 21 NovCalvoMusic
- sola system
- next: Mood Ring, Sat 31 OctLove Higher
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
3 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- wahala.wav and Love Higher — 33 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- sola system and Love Higher — 27 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- wahala.wav and sola system — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- purp and Love Higher — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- wahala.wav and purp — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- CalvoMusic and Love Higher — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- purp and sola system — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
Who they are
“Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger.”
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Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger. A resident on NYC's 8 Ball Radio, with appearances on Balamii and The Lot Radio, his show PALM WINE is a personal exploration of Black electronic and experimental music, the immediacy of the dance floor, and cultural memory.Recently at Rebecca's, Xpizza, Purgatory · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Niyah West, none of them here that night
“Since arriving in NYC in 2019, she has established herself as a resident at Myrtle-Broadway staples like Bossa Nova Civic Club and Jade, while taking her signature Dollar Party series to major markets like Atlanta and Los Angeles.”
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Since arriving in NYC in 2019, she has established herself as a resident at Myrtle-Broadway staples like Bossa Nova Civic Club and Jade, while taking her signature Dollar Party series to major markets like Atlanta and Los Angeles. Whether she’s headlining a packed warehouse or curating intimate archival sets, purp remains dedicated to the raw, unfiltered spirit of the dancefloor. In the eleven years that PURP has been DJing, she has partnered with big brands, and rocked big rooms. Opening for artists from Cupcakke and the Ying Yang Twins, to Todd Edwards and TSHA. PURP has secured partnerships with brands such as Footlocker, Converse, and Burberry. PURP prides herself on being a professional social worker, and curates her own events under the Social Work NYC brand. She has programmed events at staple NYC venues such as Pianos, Elsewhere, and Paragon Broadway. Their RA profile lists Never Normal Records.Last at Jade in Oct · often with Bodegaparty, jo_sway, Tromac, none of them here that night
“CalvoMusic - a member of “Global Localz” & former 1/5 of “The Hypies” began producing in 2011, gaining momentum through the direct Baltimore Club Dance scene & SoundCloud for several years going forward.”
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CalvoMusic - a member of “Global Localz” & former 1/5 of “The Hypies” began producing in 2011, gaining momentum through the direct Baltimore Club Dance scene & SoundCloud for several years going forward. 7 years later, with the goal to go a new direction, he would establish "New Club Waves” a style of club music incorporating several inspirational sounds mixed with the examples of Baltimore Club Calvo grew up hearing, as well as rhythmic comprehension stemming from playing African Drum in school. CalvoMusic has done for stations such as NTS Radio, Rinse FM , KEXP Fm, Dublab and many more. Releasing songs such as No Strings with Emince Records In 2019, “We From Baltimore” a viral edit which would become a city classic in 2020, He then released a debut project with Night Slugs in 2021. With recent works such as “Summer Pack EP” in 2022, and “Hollis Waves” , a project of Club Music remixes of TaylorGang artist “Kris Hollis”, CalvoMusic began focusing more on his mixing capabilities, adding fresh club music to the collection to please the crowds.Their RA profile lists Night Slugs.often with Craic Feen, Babypufff, Poisonfrog, none of them here that night
“Raised between three continents, borders and genres aren’t boundaries when sola system weaves sonic tapestries - from global club and bad bitch rap to percussive bass and shimmery house, sola system’s goal is to make you move. sola system is driven by a desire to connect QTPOC communities through music. sola system is a co-founder of ABEG NYC, a collective by and for queer Africans, and SLICK DOWN, a collective focused on electronic music’s roots in black culture. they are a resident on 8 Ball Radio and host their party HYPNOSIS quarterly.”
their own biography
Recently at Xpizza, The Bar at Café Kitsuné, Mood Ring · often with SLICK DOWN, Madre Guía, DJ Shannon, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms.”
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Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms. With an eclectic range that spans Baile Funk, Footwork, Ghetto Tech, Techno, and beyond, Love Higher takes listeners on a sonic journey like no other. As a proud member of the esteemed Blessed Up Gang, a remarkable Black DJ collective rooted in Ohio, as well as VRRG, their influence and artistry extend far and wide. You can find their exhilarating DJ mixes released on prestigious labels such as Jerome, Femmethug, Daisychain, and Somersault Records. Moreover, Love Higher has shared the stage with luminaries including the enigmatic A.S.L. Princess, the visionary Titonton Duvante, and the captivating Please (CHI). Prepare to be transported to new dimensions as Love Higher unleashes their sonic prowess, captivating hearts, and minds with every beat.Recently at Elsewhere, OddFellows Ice Cream Co. Domino Park, Xpizza · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Nishévitha, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- SLICK DOWN12 with Love Higher, 12 with wahala.wav and 9 with sola system
- Bodegaparty15 with purp, 5 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Simisola9 with Love Higher and 8 with wahala.wav
- Nishévitha10 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Niyah West4 with Love Higher and 3 with wahala.wav
- jo_sway11 with purp
- Certified Jesus Freak7 with Love Higher
- Tromac7 with purp
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Telephone17
- Middle half finished between5 and 37
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted56
The room
Telephone — 182 events and 627 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Bree Olsson — 91 events and 352 artists since Aug 2023.
Finlay Mangan — 63 events and 228 artists since Aug 2023.
Slick Down — 25 events and 77 artists since Aug 2023.