Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: The Flea Theater, Wed 21 OctThe Illustrious Blacks
- next: Good Room, Fri 27 NovLauren Murada
- next: Good Room, Fri 27 NovFinn Jones
- next: Good Room, Fri 6 NovIvan Berko
- Amy Douglas
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Lauren Murada and Finn Jones — 17 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 17 Aug 2023.
- Lauren Murada and Ivan Berko — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 9 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“Once upon a time in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings.”
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Once upon a time in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings. Each was the ruler of his own deliciously glorious planet. The first king, Manchildblack, was well known throughout the cosmos for his ethereal vocals, celestial sonics and earthy musical messages. The other king, Monstah Black, was a star in the solar system for his gravity defying performances, gender bending fashions and spacey disposition. One magical night, an inexplicable ultramagnetic pull forced the two planets to collide. A technicolored explosion occurred, turning night into day, with a feast of aural and visual delights. It was then that the universe was changed forever. Manchildblack and Monstah Black united and became The Illustrious Blacks. With inspiration from artists like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Boy George and George Clinton, The Illustrious Blacks have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house and cosmic pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. The real life married couple are not only co-pilots on their artistic voyage, but are united in their fantastical journey through life. In 2017, The Illustrious Blacks released their highly anticipated debut EP, NeoAfroFuturisticPsychedelicSurrealisticHippy, on Concierge Records. The EP features the high energy single "Blast Off," the seductive "Red Light," the thought provoking "Delusions of Grandeur" and the anthemic "Black Like Jesus." In the same year, the dynamic duo also found time to work with producer Nickodemus on a remake of the 90s dance floor classic "Funk That!," which spawned a popular music video. The acclaimed couple found even more praise for their epic live shows and DJ sets, which fuse music, dance, theater & fashion as the ingredients to expand minds, shake bootys and save the world one beat at a time. Their infectious DJ set on Okayplayer’s Facebook live went viral and has put them on the global radar of emerging musical artists. The Illustrious Blacks have been featured at packed venues such as Central Park Summerstage (NYC), Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater (NYC), Output (NYC), Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), Performance Space New York (NYC), Brooklyn Bowl (NYC), C’mon Everybody (NYC), Afterglow Festival (Mass) and even found themselves touring to Bali, Indonesia. The Illustrious Blacks have been receiving praise from major media outlets including The New Yorker Magazine. Their celebratory music video “Black Like Jesus” was premiered in Billboard. Also, their single “Revolutionary Love” debuted in Paper Magazine, while its music video was featured on Out.com. They were also featured in a lifestyle article for the New York Times. 2019 is shaping up to be a busy year for The Illustrious Blacks. With a tour of Asia, Australia and the UK planned, they have been commissioned to create a brand new live show as part of The Shed's inaugural Open Call in NY. Simultaneously, they are recording their debut full length album to be released later in the year. Individually, Monstah Black and Manchildblack illuminate the galaxy with equal magnitude. As The Illustrious Blacks, they have combined their powers to save the world one beat at a time, and encourage all to LIVE THE HYPE LIFE!Recently at public records, Le Bain, Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn · often with Niegel Smith, Amazonian Rockstar, Blaine Petrovia, none of them here that night
“Just like the ‘80s soundtrack bangers she’s known to slip into many a peaktime set, Lauren Murada’s origin story is a classic coming-of-age movie straight off the big screen—but make it NYC, and definitely make it disco.”
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Just like the ‘80s soundtrack bangers she’s known to slip into many a peaktime set, Lauren Murada’s origin story is a classic coming-of-age movie straight off the big screen—but make it NYC, and definitely make it disco. In search of the perfect dance floor to call home, she booked a one way ticket from Sydney to the City That Never Sleeps in 2014, and never looked back… One step into the world of her infamous party series Love Games and it’s clear that she’s made her dreams come true: It’s a love letter to disco made manifest, forged in part from her nine-year tenure as Production Manager at Good Room, and carefully honed through countless nights spent on Brooklyn dance floors and behind the decks. Championing beloved pioneers from the Golden Era of disco with reverence, the party equally sets the stage for the joyfully abundant expressions of the next gen. Lauren and fellow party resident Finn Jones host legendary DJs and devotees alike as they spin across the spectrum of timeless classics, leftfield treasures, mind-melters and guilty pleasures. Swept off their feet by undeniable grooveladen sets served by the likes of François K, Mark Grusane, CC:Disco!, Session Victim, Dee Diggs and more, dancers are held in the warmest embrace of balloons and mirrorball kisses—at Love Games, everyone’s a winner. Joy continues to take the lead in Lauren’s production work. Her hot n’ ready edits [out on the cheeky Fundido chaps’ eponymous Brooklyn-based label] range from funky tongue-in-cheek serenades [“Married Men”], sleaze-tastic glam rock gems [“Paradise Garage”], to blazingly glorious femme anthems [“Under Fire”] that will have you reaching for your hairbrush mic! They’re a perfect extension of who she is today as a DJ and selector—an irrepressible force of Fun, dedicated to surprising her dance floors with an open invitation to Love.Recently at Razor-N-Tape Flagship Store, Elsewhere, Good Room · often with Party Dad, Love Games, Ryan McKnight, none of them here that night
“Finn has been seen on dancefloors all over New York City since 2017 after moving from London.”
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Finn has been seen on dancefloors all over New York City since 2017 after moving from London. It wasn't long before he got behind the decks himself and has been a Good Room resident since 2018 with Love Games, a party he throws with Lauren Murada. Finn is also part of the crew which throws Disco Summer Camp at Glen Falls House every Labor Day weekend. Finn has an anything goes attitude when he's in the booth. In one night you might hear a Mariah Carey house mix, an AC/DC classic, and indie dance remix or some diva disco. If it makes you want to get down, Finn will play it.Recently at Razor-N-Tape Flagship Store, The Last Call, Jupiter Disco · often with Love Games, Party Dad, Steph Vaye, none of them here that night
“Since his teenager years being involved in the underground music scene of the tri state area Berko has been active in multitudes of genres and styles.”
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Since his teenager years being involved in the underground music scene of the tri state area Berko has been active in multitudes of genres and styles. Most currently his main focus is running the underground roaming party in NYC called JUICY STREET. Look for JUICY STREET records in 2021House on 4, Deep House on 4, Experimental on 3 and Folk on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Cimiotti Recordings (1), Modern Obscure Music (1) and Musikexpress (1); their RA profile also lists Beats in Space Records and Love On The Rocks. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The Last Call, Jupiter Disco · often with JDH & Dave P, Budino, Jex Opolis, none of them here that night
Last at Jupiter Disco in Oct · often with Planet B, DJ Spinelli, Duane Harriott, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Party Dad20 with Lauren Murada and 4 with Finn Jones
- Love Games7 with Lauren Murada and 6 with Finn Jones
- Ryan McKnight4 with Lauren Murada and 2 with Finn Jones
- Steph Vaye2 with Finn Jones and 2 with Lauren Murada
- Dee Diggs1 with Finn Jones and 1 with Lauren Murada
- Frantz1 with Finn Jones and 1 with Lauren Murada
- Amazonian Rockstar34 with The Illustrious Blacks
- Blaine Petrovia34 with The Illustrious Blacks
54 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Thursday at Good Room.
how this compares
- Median final count, Thursdays at Good Room132
- Middle half finished between84 and 266
- Past Thursdays at this venue counted59
The room
Good Room — 477 events and 1,024 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.
Most-tagged here: House (6) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings