Discolypso w/Justin Strauss

Who they are

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  Justin Strauss

  New York City · 125 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Bio Few DJs could adequately represent the last three decades of New York nightclub history - no less do so with such iconic credentials as Justin Strauss.”

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  Bio Few DJs could adequately represent the last three decades of New York nightclub history - no less do so with such iconic credentials as Justin Strauss. Since he was 17, when his first band was signed to Island Records, Justin has had a career that reads like a Who’s-Who of the music scene, spinning at nearly every dance club that you’d ever want to go to. Starting as DJ at New York’s legendary Mudd Club, he spun his way through The Ritz, Limelight, Area, Tunnel, M.K., Life, Centro Fly and more, pioneering his own distinctive sound, and becoming one of the most sought-after remixers and producers not just in New York, but in the world. He has worked with the gamut of artists - Depeche Mode, Sergio Mendez, Tina Turner, Jimmy Cliff, B-52s, Luther Vandross, Malcolm McClaren, Skinny Puppy, Goldfrapp, to name a few (see full list) – and on over 200 records! Much of the new dance crowd that goes to hear Justin DJ today, whether at subMercer, The Standard, Highbar, Soho House, or Love, doesn’t necessarily know his history; they simply love his spinning because he always keeps them dancing and surprised, seamlessly mixing between choice classics, delectable rarities and innovative beats. For Justin, no genre or style is off-limits – he can and will mix anything, so long as he can keep the crowd enthralled. His self-proclaimed mission is “connecting the dots” between what might otherwise seem disparate musical periods and styles, while introducing exciting new sounds. He does so with infectious passion, subverting preconceptions about what’s old and new, and inspiring young DJs with his masterful skill and ever-youthful spirit. But Justin Strauss doesn’t stop there. As half of the production duo, Whatever/Whatever, he continues to produce and mix records, working on remixes for the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Beyonce, La Roux and more. In fact, he doesn’t stop at all. Like the amazing city he’s dedicatedly kept dancing since 1980, Justin just keeps going. Coming Soon. a/jus/ted . New project with Eddie Mars. 2013
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  Synth-pop on 46, Pop Rock on 21, House on 34 and Disco on 13. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on DFA (1) and Demon Records (1); their RA profile also lists Southern Fried Records, Under the Shade, Dither Down, Plant Music and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at Eavesdrop, Outer Heaven, Jupiter Disco · often with Seth Magoon, Mike Guimond, Amelia Holt, none of them here that night

• Discolypso Crew

  New York City · 21 bookings since Nov 2023

  “Discolypso is a global record label, DJ collective, and creative platform operating between New York, Europe, Mexico City, and the Mediterranean underground.”

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  Discolypso is a global record label, DJ collective, and creative platform operating between New York, Europe, Mexico City, and the Mediterranean underground. Rooted in cosmic disco, Balearic sounds, tropical rhythms, leftfield electronic music, and rare groove culture, Discolypso has spent the last decade building a distinct universe where nightlife, Hi-Fi listening culture, art, and emotional storytelling collide. The label has developed a reputation for championing eclectic artists and genre-defying releases that balance dancefloor energy with deep musicality. Over the years, Discolypso has collaborated with acclaimed names including François K, Prins Thomas, Dombrance, Rigopolar, Daniele Baldelli, Ray Mang, and many others across the global disco and underground electronic scene. The label’s catalog spans cosmic chuggers, psychedelic disco, tropical edits, synth-driven journeys, and emotionally charged electronic releases. Notable projects include Tropical City by Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi, Dombrance’s politically infused electronic releases and animated visual projects, Ichisan’s Fantasound EP, Ray Mang remix packages, and a growing collection of vinyl and digital releases. Beyond the label itself, Discolypso has become known for immersive parties, listening sessions, and cultural programming that blur the line between club culture and artistic experience. The collective has hosted events and takeovers at festivals and venues including Glastonbury Festival, Wilderness Festival, KOKO London, FORMAT, and recurring nights in New York, London and Mexico City. Their events often combine immersive sound and light installations, live electronic acts and visual art in order to generate their signature 'dance floor extravaganza'. Enter The Disc-o-lypso ...
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  Last at Jean’s in Dec · often with Dombrance, AMBROSI, The Flair, none of them here that night