Thomas Melchior (open to close) / Edward + Lauren Ritter / Kels + Shawn Dub
public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
This night happened — Sat 6 Jan 2024
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Sonnenraum in Berlin, Sat 14 NovThomas Melchior
- Edward
- next: Signal, Fri 23 OctLauren Ritter
- Kels
- Shawn Dub
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kels and Shawn Dub — 20 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Sep 2023.
- Thomas Melchior and Edward — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 6 Jan 2024.
Who they are
““And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.””
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Music For Freaks, Cocoon Recordings, Playhouse, !K7 and 6 more.often with Foehn & Jerome, Justin Shaffer, Rhadoo, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Smallville Records, WHITE Records, Trelik, Giegling and 3 more.
often with Konstantin, Leafar Legov, Lawrence, none of them here that night
“NYC-based producer and DJ Lauren Ritter (All Day I Dream, ReSolute, Rift Vision) traffics in personal, groove-driven, minimal, melodic house, and tech house.”
their own biography
the whole biography
NYC-based producer and DJ Lauren Ritter (All Day I Dream, ReSolute, Rift Vision) traffics in personal, groove-driven, minimal, melodic house, and tech house. Her 2015 and 2016 All Day I Dream releases quickly became favorites among fans and critics, being described as “hypnotic,” “mesmerizing,” and “a bittersweet headrush.” Swoon, and title track, Lark, have since been featured on several BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes, expanding her reach well beyond the underground. Lauren unveiled her own imprint Rift Vision in 2020 during lockdown and has since released three emotive EPs encompassing her own solo compositions, collaborative works with Oakland-based poet Tenesha The Wordsmith (On The Corner), and remixes by lauded talent such as Octo Octa, Lawrence, Jenifa Mayanja, and Rrao. Ritter has also been back DJing in full force, with appearances incl the Zamna festival NYC & Miami, Do Not Sit Miami, Shameless Seattle, ReSolute NYC, and Public Records NYC, Robot Heart California, All Day I Dream Ibiza, and more. 2024 & 2025 saw a long-awaited return to Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream label, with Ritter being featured in their winter compilation.2025 started off with a bang, with Ritter making her Chilean debut at Piknic Electronik. She will be returning to production full-force, with multiple releases on her Rift Vision label planned for throughout the year.Deep House on 7, Tech House on 6, House on 3 and Progressive House on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists ReSolute Label and All Day I Dream.Recently at H0L0, Outer Heaven, Brooklyn Mirage · often with Nabila, Bea Trinidad, Mr. Murray, none of them here that night
“kels is a triple threat: dancer, digger, and DJ.”
their own biography
the whole biography
kels is a triple threat: dancer, digger, and DJ. She had her musical upbringing in Detroit, where she danced for 13 years surrounded by the people who gave birth to the music and values that exposed her to different realms. Being present and sensitive trained her ear and took her musicality to the next level. In 2018 she started her party and mix series maneater - where she cultivated unique line ups that connected many talented DJ’s to share music in spaces that allowed them to shine. Maneater moved with her to Brooklyn in 2019 where it has continued to draw crowds to clubs and underground spaces alike. Meanwhile, kels continues to DJ independently at venues across the States including Public Records, Spot Lite, Dante’s HIfi, Hot Mass, and Nowadays. She recently launched a new residency at Nightmoves, a club designed by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, where you can find her playing an extended five hour set each month. As a former elementary school teacher of eight years, kels brings her empathetic nature and magnetic spirit to the turntables every time she steps into the booth. kels is an agent of change always pushing community to the forefront aka connecting the cuties. Her musical thought process, practicality, and genre fluid vinyl collection will take your heart on the voyage you deserve - if you’re open to it.Recently at Mansions, Eavesdrop, Record Room LIC · often with Mike Servito, Titonton Duvanté, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
“Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ and collector with deep crates.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ and collector with deep crates. Hailing from Long Beach, California, He moved to NYC a few years ago after a stint in the Bay Area where he was a vital member of the underground scene. Today he resides in Brooklyn, and actively spins around the city as part of I Love Vinyl, a crew which also includes other notorious diggers like Amir Abdullah , DJ Scribe,OP! & Jon Oliver.Deep House on 1, Disco on 1, House on 1 and Boom Bap on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Avatar (1), Cedar Room Party Music (1) and The Mixtape Club (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at public records, Mansions, The Last Call · often with JADALAREIGN, Ali Berger, Paul Nickerson, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Konstantin7 with Edward and 2 with Thomas Melchior
- JADALAREIGN4 with Shawn Dub and 1 with Kels
- Leafar Legov6 with Edward
- Nabila6 with Lauren Ritter
- Maksim4 with Lauren Ritter
- Map.ache4 with Edward
- Yamour4 with Edward
- Asha Jasz3 with Lauren Ritter
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at public records197
- Middle half finished between109 and 312
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted191
The room
public records — 766 events and 1,571 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 300.