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Acid Gakko NYC with ARTM, sheppy, Christian Tokyo

The End4 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map

This night happened — Fri 9 Feb 2024

Acid Gakko

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Who was billed7 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.

Who they are

  • Svavillya

    5 bookings since Aug 2023 · Xpizza warehouse techno

    Recently at Xpizza, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Trans-Pecos · often with Dreams, Second Contact, Dj G. Heart, none of them here that night

  • Mark Shephard

    New York City · 8 bookings since Dec 2023

    “After studying sound design and synthesis in college, Mark honed his DJ skills in the clubs and basements of Brooklyn before relocating to Tokyo in 2022.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    After studying sound design and synthesis in college, Mark honed his DJ skills in the clubs and basements of Brooklyn before relocating to Tokyo in 2022. Currently he is an organizer of the Acid Gakkou party in Shibuya, frequent guest DJ at Circus Tokyo for the Ensite series of parties, and performs live regularly in Tokyo with hardware drum machines and synthesizers.
    Their RA profile lists Acid Gakko.

    Recently at Telephone, Jupiter Disco · often with mu”he, Sabinin, Antenes, none of them here that night

  • Christian Tokyo

    New York City · 52 bookings since Aug 2023

    “From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon, Marrakech and Indonesia - Christian has paved his way around the world into the ranks of selectors ushering in the electronic renaissance you see here before you.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon, Marrakech and Indonesia - Christian has paved his way around the world into the ranks of selectors ushering in the electronic renaissance you see here before you. With backgrounds in fashion, fine & culinary arts - Tokyo’s idea of a dance floor could be compared to a painting or a well plated dish. His sound is comprised of deep emotion & strategic choices ranging from velvety House to magnetic Techno, warped Breaks and all in between the spectrum of dance music. Christian Tokyo has graced all but a few clubs here in New York - from Bronx house parties to the edge of Ridgewood. Now retiring a 3 year long run of weekly parties at NYC’s cherished bar - Home Sweet Home; Tokyo moves on to focus his time and energy on playing in more countries, building a namesake party in NYC and releasing forthcoming independent projects of his own. Having already been featured on video & radio platforms (NTS, Rinse, Lot Radio etc.) and already performing alongside newer artists and classic NYC legends like the Bronx’s world renowned duo the Martinez Brothers and James Blake (to name a few) Tokyo continues to step forward as a premier selector in a new wave of DJs firmly taking up sonic arms to represent their hometowns. Being raised out of a musical household with mentors from iconic underground New York City parties and establishments from young (The Loft & Limelight) solidified Christian's interest and dedication to his role in continuing the history of dance music. Expanding community around dance music and holding space for new and older members is Tokyo’s ultimate goal and if you’ve been fortunate enough to make his acquaintance at least just once - one would fully understand. Head to his bandcamp and soundcloud and experience the sound at the links above!

    Recently at Mood Ring, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Lettonne Warehouse · often with Vibeiana, America Rose, Lord Fascinator, none of them here that night

  • Violeta Telavia

    6 bookings since Feb 2024

    often with Adam Hadari, Felix Roth, We're Dying, none of them here that night

  • baby-g

    Cape Town, South Africa · 47 bookings since Aug 2023

    “In 2019, baby-g’s burning daydream of commanding her own dance floor left her no option but to take a chance.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    In 2019, baby-g’s burning daydream of commanding her own dance floor left her no option but to take a chance. Her story blends an obsession with eclectic sounds, a previous life as a trained dancer, and desire to connect. In her music, a story of determination and scratching away can be heard - it’s music that hits the spot. Today, she’s tucked into the depths of Brooklyn’s underground spaces, opening for the likes of Sammy Legs, Tony Romera, Crusy, and Daniel Neuland, co-created the enigmatic DJ collective Liminal, and delved into production, with a few demo tracks in the works. baby-g has not only carved her own niche in respected spots like the Onyx room, Elsewhere, and Silo, but her efforts also continue to strengthen the local scene through collaborations or mentoring aspiring DJs. While some DJs offer escapism, baby-g’s music is for the here and now. With her confident, smooth brushes of groove, throbbing patterns of rhythm mixed with sassy vocals, her music demands attention. baby-g sways between a mix of styles such as minimal, peak time/driving, indie dance, and ketapop, but she is consistent in holding mood. A mood that carries unmistakable coolness, yet an inviting social experience to connect, bounce, and jam together. It seems that as long as baby-g keeps dreaming, the rhythm of her journey is equally worth moving along to, just as much as her dance floors.

    Recently at Arlo Williamsburg, Eris, The Williamsburg Hotel · often with Chillosophy, ACIDMOM, Zombi Adam, none of them here that night

  • ARTM

    3 bookings since Aug 2023 · Xpizza warehouse techno

    Last at Xpizza in Aug 2023 · often with Talker, Conor Krane, Piner, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Chillosophy27 with baby-g
  • ACIDMOM7 with baby-g
  • Lucia Haze7 with baby-g
  • Zombi Adam6 with baby-g
  • Adam Hadari5 with Violeta Telavia
  • J.N.R.5 with baby-g
  • bad jasmine4 with baby-g
  • Felix Roth4 with Violeta Telavia
32 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at The End.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at The End11
  • Middle half finished between4 and 32
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted22

The room

The End — 77 events and 350 distinct artists since Nov 2023.

Who put it on

Acid Gakko — 4 events and 16 artists since Feb 2024.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1843409.

Attending counts, venue and promoter records, co-billing history and scene names: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.