The Bunker 21 Year Anniversary
The Chocolate Factory70 Scott Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Fri 26 Jan 2024
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Wata Igarashi
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Sat 24 OctMike Servito
- Father Dukes
- next: Nowadays, Fri 13 NovIntrospekt
- next: Sat 31 OctSister Zo
- next: Nowadays, Sat 14 NovPatrick Russell
- next: Fri 30 OctAntenes
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Mike Servito and Patrick Russell — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Mike Servito and Sister Zo — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Mike Servito and Father Dukes — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Wata Igarashi and Antenes — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Sister Zo and Patrick Russell — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
- Wata Igarashi and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Mike Servito and Antenes — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Wata Igarashi and Patrick Russell — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Patrick Russell and Antenes — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.
- Introspekt and Sister Zo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 14 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Igarashi’s distinctive take on techno is on display across a series of EPs on Midgar and The Bunker NY, as well as on Semantica, Time to Express, and Bitta.”
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Igarashi’s distinctive take on techno is on display across a series of EPs on Midgar and The Bunker NY, as well as on Semantica, Time to Express, and Bitta. Recent standout remixes of Aurora Halal, Volte-Face and Prins Thomas have further demonstrated his considerable talents as a producer. The same mentality is present in his performances, whether DJing or playing live, with his measured control of frequencies and intensities shaping the dancefloor as he explores the more psychedelic dimensions of techno. In this way, Igarashi’s considered approach is one that stimulates the body and mind, generating energy and emotion. Wata Igarashiは独自のサウンドを確立したアーティストだ。緻密なサウンドデザインや構成力を持ち、陶酔感とサイケデリックさを融合させたIgarashi特有のテクノは、MidgarやThe Bunker NYの一連のEPやSemantica、Time to Express、 Bittaのリリースで聴く事ができる。また彼のプロデューサーとしての才能は、近年のAurora Halal、Volte-Face、 Prins Thomasの傑出したリミックス・ワークでも顕著に表れている。彼はDJやライブといったパフォーマンスにおいても、制作と同じ精神性を持っていて、緻密な音響とエネルギーのコントロールでテクノのさらなるサイケデリックな次元を探求し、ダンスフロアを陶酔へと導く。Igarashiのアプローチは身体と心の両方を刺激し、強いエネルギーと感情を生み出す。Their RA profile lists Semantica Records, Time To Express, Gynoid Audio, Counter Pulse and 6 more.Last at BASEMENT in Nov 2023 · often with Berghain, Subb-an, Roi Perez, none of them here that night
“Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly.”
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Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly. Others take years, even decades, to make their way—but those are the ones who make the most impact, thanks to a lifetime of accumulated musical wisdom. Mike Servito is a prime example of the latter. His career is one that’s defined by a slow and steady rise to upper ranks of the deejaying realm—and along the way, he’s perfected a jacking style that equal parts house, acid and techno, a sound that pays homage to the past while being very much of-the-moment. A Detroit-area native, Servito got his early education by tuning into the Electrifying Mojo and the Wizard (Jeff Mill’s radio moniker). By the early ’90s, Servito was primed to try his hand at the deejaying arts, “I was just kind of cocky about it,” he says. “I knew I could do it.” And he was right—in the DJ hotbed of Detroit, internalizing knowledge gleamed from the likes of Mike Huckaby and Claude Young, he kept working at it until he established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Motor City circuit, eventually becoming a member in good standing with the inner circle of Ghostly International. But Servito felt the need for a change from the sometimes insular environment of Detroit. By the late ’00s, he was living in NYC with no real game plan in place. As it turned out, he didn’t really need one—he soon fell in with the city’s premier techno party, The Bunker, becoming one of its mainstay residents. Around the same time, he was beginning to make his presence known on a global scale, packing dance floors with gigs around the States and around the world. But it was a hometown festival snub in 2014 that really got things going. Servito had played Movement once before, in 2011. “And between then and 2014,” he recalls, “I had been playing so many Bunker parties, playing so many great gigs and my profile was rising—so I was sure they would book me again.” The invite never came. Instead, he booked himself at every Movement after-party he could, one of which was the annual No Way Back, a legendary throw down hosted by The Bunker New York and Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions label. The set, a riotously sweaty bleeps-and-beats affair, was recorded for posterity; unexpectedly but deservedly, it garnered a nod as the year’s No 1 online Mix of the Year on Resident Advisor. That was the spark that set Servito’s career aflame, the push that took him to the top. Since then, he’s cemented his status as one of the most respected spinners around, regularly manning the decks at such hallowed halls as Berlin’s Panorama Bar, London’s XOYO and Tokyo’s Contact, not to mention the world’s best festivals—including, of course Movement. And to this day, his approach to deejaying is refreshingly simple: “I really don’t think about it,” he says, “When I’m playing, I just dive in, and I’m OK.” He’s far more than okay—he’s one of the best around.Techno on 7, Acid on 5, House on 5 and Acid House on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on The Bunker New York (2) and Interdimensional Transmissions (1); their RA profile also lists Firehouse and Honey Soundsystem. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at public records, Paragon, H0L0 · often with Shaun J. Wright, S4M23, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
Last at BASEMENT in Nov 2023 · often with Justin Cudmore, Jeffrey Sfire, Alissa Brianna, none of them here that night
“Producer/DJ Garage and Bass head 128-175BPM”
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UK Garage on 28, Speed Garage on 11, Dubstep on 11 and Bass Music on 8. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Fast At Work (1), Spe:c (1) and Tempa (1); their RA profile also lists Time Is Now Records, Shall Not Fade, T4T LUV NRG and ec2a. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The End, Paragon, Camp Kennybrook · often with Jennifer Loveless, Oscar Nñ, Miss Parker, none of them here that night
“After getting her start performing at underground poetry events in her hometown, she eventually moved on to playing live beat sets during open mic nights at one of KC's most pivotal queer nightlife institutions of the 21st century, the Uptown Arts Bar.”
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After getting her start performing at underground poetry events in her hometown, she eventually moved on to playing live beat sets during open mic nights at one of KC's most pivotal queer nightlife institutions of the 21st century, the Uptown Arts Bar. Occasionally she'd wander upstairs to Niche, a 100-cap club with a legendary sound system known as the Meta HiFi. There she got her first taste of the sounds of the UK bass continuum and the LA beat scene, with its prominent figureheads like Flying Lotus, Ras G and Shlohmo. Ever the nomad, she would spend her mid-twenties traveling, flitting between cities like New York and LA and the mountainous terrain of the Colorado Rockies. At 26 years old, she left behind a stable career in psychotherapy to pursue her creative dreams. This would lead her back to Niche where a ravenous desire to evolve as an artist connected her with Peter Anthony, aka Coughman, who ran the independent KC collective and label, Intelligent Sound. Soon Anthony encouraged Zo and her friends Mazzy Mann and Lorelei Kretsinger to build a platform of their own. In October 2017, the three of them founded the UN/TUCK queer/trans collective and record label. Over the next two years, they tirelessly built UN/TUCK into an internationally recognized platform, releasing their own music and organizing shows and parties curated specifically for trans and queer people in Kansas City. Under the name BTRFLY, Zo produced her own LA-inspired beats and rapped over them in her sets. As she delved further into the realms of Chicago house, early 2000s UK dubstep, and the hybrid sounds of Hessle Audio, Hyperdub and Idle Hands, she discovered a profound love for DJing and a different kind of production. Now based in Brooklyn, she has made definitive creative statements in 2022, releasing her debut EP, Screw Cheek, on acclaimed UK club label, Scuffed Recordings, and a follow-up EP, Freak Shift, on Martyn's hallowed 3024 imprint, as well as a slew of national bookings at Bunker NY, Texture Detroit, Sole Rehab, clubs like Nowadays, Good Room and Kremwerk, festivals like Slingshot and Honcho Campout and many more on the horizon. It's clear that Zo has solidified her place as an emerging artist firmly in her own lane, with tracks that span the continuum of UK bass and North American techno and house, and mixes that seamlessly capture and defy her genres of interest, blending deep dark percussive bass and broken beat with blistering techno, psychedelic house, east coast club and more.Techno on 24, Bass Music on 22, Breaks on 17 and House on 17. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Clasico Records (2) (1), Delusional Records (2) (1) and Grid (6) (1); their RA profile also lists Pineapple Records, 3024, Fever AM, Scuffed Recordings and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Good Room, Nowadays, BASEMENT · often with Mui Mui, Sheepshead, Saia, none of them here that night
“Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest.”
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Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest. A genuine sonic storyteller, he magically transforms the diaspora of acid, pure jack energy, and hints of IDM into a deep, fluent sonic dialog that never fails to devastate both minds and dance floor. A Detroit-bred DJ, artist, and producer active since the early 90's, Patrick has now made New York City his home. Perhaps best known as a key figure in the legendary No Way Back parties, his ability to weave intensely unique, long-format narratives has earned him critical acclaim and repeat performances at Japan’s Labyrinth festival, Berghain, Unsound, and DEMF/Movement. Patrick has also been steadily building a strong catalog of high-profile productions to compliment his increasingly varied, hypnotic, and in-demand DJ sets; his recent 3-track remix EP on The Bunker New York also marks his induction as an official resident DJ at the long-running Brooklyn party. His consummate taste and disciplined execution have created a respect that cannot be purchased. Patrick Russell is not just a name to watch, he is someone to be experienced.Techno on 34, Experimental on 8, Ambient on 6 and Acid on 7. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on On Board Music (2) (1), Standards & Practices (2) (1) and useless seconds (1); their RA profile also lists BPitch, Circus Company, Delsin, Blank Artists and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The Chocolate Factory, Good Room, Nowadays · often with BMG, Carlos Souffront, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night
“Electronics artist, DJ, producer, modular synth builder and operator based in Brooklyn, NY”
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Their RA profile lists Silent Season, L.I.E.S. and The Bunker New York.Recently at SILO, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Erik Braun, threehz, jay york, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Justin Cudmore13 with Mike Servito and 2 with Father Dukes
- Carlos Souffront8 with Mike Servito and 5 with Patrick Russell
- JADALAREIGN11 with Mike Servito and 2 with Father Dukes
- Nita Aviance10 with Mike Servito and 2 with Sister Zo
- Lauren Flax8 with Mike Servito and 3 with Patrick Russell
- Jeffrey Sfire7 with Mike Servito and 2 with Father Dukes
- S4M237 with Mike Servito and 2 with Sister Zo
- Ne/Re/A4 with Wata Igarashi and 3 with Antenes
Sound
Techno and Bass Music.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases755 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at The Chocolate Factory.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at The Chocolate Factory243
- Middle half finished between111 and 419
- Past Fridays at this venue counted52
The room
The Chocolate Factory — 150 events and 569 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: House (7), Techno (6), Bass (3) and Funk / Soul (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
The Bunker New York — 22 events and 86 artists since Aug 2023.