Dance Planet
VTSS, x3butterfly + Lifesavers x Twist
Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map
This night happened — Sat 2 Dec 2023
Lifesavers, Paragon and Twist NYC
Press play
Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Duggal Greenhouse, Fri 20 NovVTSS
- next: public records, Sun 1 Novx3butterfly
- mi-el
- Jordyflower
- Zarina
- Don-Ri
- next: The Meadows, Fri 30 OctZutZut
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
17 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Jordyflower and Zarina — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 2 Dec 2023.
- x3butterfly and Zarina — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 Dec 2023.
- x3butterfly and Don-Ri — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 Dec 2023.
- Jordyflower and Don-Ri — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 8 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Few artists attain the intricate balance of blending pop-cultural influences and niche electronic sub-genres while maintaining credibility quite like VTSS.”
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Few artists attain the intricate balance of blending pop-cultural influences and niche electronic sub-genres while maintaining credibility quite like VTSS. With a skillful blend of refined productions and raw DIY authenticity, she breaks barriers and consistently delivers undeniable bangers. However, her selections go further, infusing each of her sets with a spirit of exploration. VTSS keeps her audience engaged by defying expectations with unexpected genre shifts and an ever-evolving soundscape. Her sets lead listeners through uncharted musical territories, where the thrill of unpredictability prevails. And, naturally, there are those unmistakable bangers. The VTSS experience knows no bounds, taking audiences on a wild journey through the heart of electronic music. From her latest release on Ninja Tune to her electrifying live performances, Martyna Maja's talent and passion for music are simply unmatched. Get ready for one hell of a ride with VTSS.Their RA profile lists Ninja Tune, Repitch, Monnom Black, Technicolour and 4 more.Last at Elsewhere in Sep · often with KYRUH, Indira Paganotto, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Heavily influenced by innovators such as Throbbing Gristle and Floorplan, their productions encapsulated sounds that were inspired by the UK and Detroit, and were complimented with live spoken word.”
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Heavily influenced by innovators such as Throbbing Gristle and Floorplan, their productions encapsulated sounds that were inspired by the UK and Detroit, and were complimented with live spoken word. After moving to Berlin in 2016, they transitioned from performance art to DJing, where their sets on HÖR facilitated their breakthrough as a DJ. Having drawn inspiration from early industrial and techno pioneers, x3butterfly’s sets retain a raw and ominous quality, with a club twist. Prioritizing the eclectic, they often aim to take listeners on a story-telling journey while simultaneously keeping them on the dance floor. Their sets combine jungle, drum and bass, R&B, dubstep, techno, and other world sounds at 140-160 BPM. x3butterfly has played in various clubs in Mexico, Germany, Denmark, Greece, as well as a multitude of cities in the US. They have quickly become a rising NYC star, DJing notorious NYC venues such as Bossa Nova, Mood Ring, and Nowadays. You can find their most recent production titled “Holy War Remix” on Rubby’s Pájaro Malo Remix EP on Spotify.Bass Music on 2, Breaks on 2, House on 2 and Techno on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Clasico Records (2) (1) and subglow (1); their RA profile also lists PLOT. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Artsdistrict Brooklyn, BASEMENT, Jupiter Disco · often with The Carry Nation, Sterling Juan Diaz, Joy Orbison, none of them here that night
“A deeply personal selector - with radars for the wacky, the moody and the lowercase - mi-el’s style is a deft balancing act, from sung soundscapes and explorations of her heritage to contemporary bass, electro, and vanguard electronics.”
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Their RA profile lists The Trilogy Tapes and Black Artist Database (B.A.D.).often with DJ Fuckoff, Konduku, Jan Vorisek, none of them here that night
Last at Xpizza in Oct · often with Perna, _MALEX_, The Hefker Girl, none of them here that night
“Zarina is a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the Lifesavers party series, welcoming the likes of AUX88, anu, Mexican Jihad, RP Boo, Shigeto, and more to Brooklyn, NY.”
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Zarina is a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the Lifesavers party series, welcoming the likes of AUX88, anu, Mexican Jihad, RP Boo, Shigeto, and more to Brooklyn, NY. Through her inimitable selection, she brings an imaginary future to the dance floor and actualizes it. With dexterity, she scales through dimensions of culture and spirituality while deftly swerving between softness and hard hitting rhythms. -Written by Karen Nicole She has recorded mixes for Coloring Lessons, The Lot Radio, Printed Matter, NOODS, Radio Raheem Milano, and more, and has released music on several compilation albums. Zarina is also a visual artist, educator, and a member of 8BallCommunity, supporting their radio and zines programming, reflecting her commitment to radical free distribution of ideas, sounds, and books.Recently at Xpizza, Mood Ring · often with DJ DEADNAME, sabrout, Shyboi, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn based, Irish selector Don-Ri specializes in bass heavy, breaks forward & UKG adjacent sounds.”
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Brooklyn based, Irish selector Don-Ri specializes in bass heavy, breaks forward & UKG adjacent sounds. Founder of Twist - NYC's premier UK bass night. His finely tuned blends can be heard across the borough, where he is honing diamond cut mixes.Recently at H0L0, SILO, Mood Ring · often with jaql, 90, Mui Mui, none of them here that night
often with Sterling Juan Diaz, RICO RICA, Litney, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with x3butterfly, 2 with ZutZut and 1 with Zarina
- Shyboi4 with x3butterfly and 2 with Zarina
- KYRUH3 with x3butterfly and 2 with VTSS
- Rose Kourts4 with x3butterfly and 1 with VTSS
- jaql7 with Don-Ri
- Concrete Husband4 with x3butterfly
- Poisonfrog4 with Don-Ri
- sabrout4 with Zarina
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Paragon507
- Middle half finished between434 and 617
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted135
The room
Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Lifesavers — 28 events and 135 artists since Oct 2023.
Twist NYC — 17 events and 71 artists since Sep 2023.