TORTURE CHAMBER Vol 2 - Alexander Technique, Henry Vengeance, Mr Faust 999, Laura Kaotik
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Wed 15 Nov 2023
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Alexander Technique and Destro187 — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- SPEEDŸ and Destro187 — 9 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Mrfaust999 and Destro187 — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Alexander Technique and Mrfaust999 — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Henry Vengeance and Destro187 — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- SPEEDŸ and Laura Kaotik — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Destro187 and Laura Kaotik — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Alexander Technique and SPEEDŸ — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Mrfaust999 and Laura Kaotik — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Mrfaust999 and SPEEDŸ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Henry Vengeance and Mrfaust999 — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Henry Vengeance and Laura Kaotik — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Henry Vengeance and SPEEDŸ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world.”
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New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world. Technique’s signature sound; Stripped-down, banging techno made for peak time hours at main stages, warehouses & more intimate settings. The surging spike in his global fan base can be directly attributed to the consistent track support from legendary DJs such as Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing, Maceo Plex, Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer, The Blessed Madonna, Josh Wink, Loco Dice and even gaining major support from main stream artists like Calvin Harris & Oliver Heldens. A true multifaceted artist, Alexander Technique is co-founder of the label "Terminator Records" with the legendary Todd Terry, focusing on releasing hard groove techno bangers. In addition, launching in 2024 his newest underground label and event brand Techno Riots. Alexander Technique manages his heavy release schedule at all times, continuously producing raw, intense beats that move your soul. His latest EP is out now on Ramon Tapia’s label "Say What? Records" which has peaked at #5 on the Beatport Techno Top 100. You can find his signature style of techno and upcoming releases on Nicole Moudaber’s label Mood Records, Dolma Records & more to drop in 2024.Their RA profile lists Say What? Recordings and Mood Records.often with Pjay, CHRIS LEWIS, A DJ Named SNE, none of them here that night
often with BARONESS JENNYLEE, MTECH, Chris Liebing, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn has been pretty popular around here lately and for good reason… these djs live that shit, that vibe, those parties, it’s almost every single weekend there’s an underground rave happening somewhere so things haven’t quite changed much since the 90s, that’s for sure.”
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Brooklyn has been pretty popular around here lately and for good reason… these djs live that shit, that vibe, those parties, it’s almost every single weekend there’s an underground rave happening somewhere so things haven’t quite changed much since the 90s, that’s for sure. Born in Brooklyn New York, Clarence grew up in sheep's head Bay Brooklyn in the early 90s. Went to his first Storm Rave and this would start him on this journey just like many of us here. He Started DJing at the age of 15, while many other kids were busy doing anything BUT that. He was different, he chose a different path he says… “My first official gig was at a club called The Purple Lounge on Sheepshead bay Road, And then I started doing little after parties”. This love affair that he soon discovered with real techno would eventually send him throughout the city to buy vinyl, wherever he could get his hands on it and it always led him to Sonic Groove in Brooklyn at the time (owned by Frankie Bones and Co). There was also a shop on King's Highway called Music Factory where they always had the best deals on budget vinyl there. After getting his collection racked up, he was now known as Mr. Faust 999 and just like anyone else here reading this, that was a VERY special time for New York City and for what we do, now considered just vast memories and dreams if we are even lucky to say that. For those who know him, his sound is heavily influenced by the artist of that time… Jeff Mills, Kevin Saunders, Frankie Bones, Oscar Mulero, also some 90s Synthpop and Darkwave, Portishead, Depeche Mode, Nizer Ebb, Switchblade Symphony and also a splash of Rock influences like Bad Brains, Nirvana, Green Jelly, and Danzig... so we see where that dark, nightime tone comes from. His approach to techno is more of a hypnotic one/classical chords paired up with a little house and soul. “My collective inspiration derives From many factors, Current events, Life changes, And personal growth...” when asked what he thought about the future of techno- “The current minimal and dark sounds coming out of Madrid, Barcelona and Portugal Have caught my attention as of late And it's truly motivating and ahead of its time...” Mr. Faust 999 currently produces music and its out on all streaming platforms, he is currently signed to Downside Up Records. Being affiliated with various different groups from New York and New Jersey, he’s able to skip up and down north east rocking parties from clubs to hole-in-the-walls, to seedy afterhours and raves. You can find him on Spotify, Bandcamp just to name a few. His new release “Cyber Intercourse” is recently out now on Beatport as well.Their RA profile lists Downside Up Recordings and Techno Parade.often with Freaky Frank, Foodstampz, Kory, none of them here that night
“current owner/partner of the legendary former New York City night club The FunHouse, DJ, Dancer, Producer, lighting engineer”
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often with JR Mac, Cath Boo, Frankie Bones, none of them here that night
“Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s.”
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Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Today, as a DJ for nearly 25 years, Destro favors the sounds of Hard Techno, Ghettotek, Chicago Hard House and the melodic elements found in Trance and Progressive House. As part of The Usual Suspects DJ collective, Destro co-hosted TNL (a well-received Techno & House Music online show) for close to three years. Destro’s recently released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic, with additional releases in the works.Their RA profile lists Hard Electronic and Techno Parade.often with Giovani, CHRIS LEWIS, Pjay, none of them here that night
often with HOSEMEN, Lex El Otro, Bass Rokwell, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Tony Di Angelis3 with Destro187, 2 with Mrfaust999 and 2 with SPEEDŸ
- CHRIS LEWIS6 with Destro187 and 2 with Alexander Technique
- JR Mac4 with Destro187 and 4 with SPEEDŸ
- DEMEN-TEK3 with Laura Kaotik and 3 with SPEEDŸ
- MTECH4 with Destro187 and 2 with Henry Vengeance
- Pjay4 with Destro187 and 2 with Alexander Technique
- Jay Maniakal2 with Alexander Technique and 2 with Mrfaust999
- K22 with Destro187 and 1 with Alexander Technique
11 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Wednesday at Bossa Nova Civic Club.
how this compares
- Median final count, Wednesdays at Bossa Nova Civic Club27
- Middle half finished between15 and 41
- Past Wednesdays at this venue counted199
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (61), House (33), Club (27), Electro (6) and Tech House (6). genre tags on this room’s listings