Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Sugar
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Sat 28 NovNewa
- RYKER
- next: KitKatClub in Berlin, Fri 13 NovSchacke
- next: public records, Sun 1 Novx3butterfly
- next: Sat 31 OctJek
- Fast Forward Night
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
15 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Schacke and x3butterfly — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
- Schacke and Jek — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
- Newa and Schacke — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
- x3butterfly and Jek — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
- Newa and Jek — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
- RYKER and Jek — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
Who they are
Last at Bossa Nova Civic Club in Dec 2023 · often with Kimyon, Todd Sines, NOTFORTV, none of them here that night
“musician from Tbilisi the concrete town”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Sub.spiele, Blue Hour, Anagram and 6 more.Last at BASEMENT in Dec 2023 · often with LYDO, Berghain, Kancheli, none of them here that night
“RYKER is a DJ and event producer deeply embedded in New York's underground queer nightlife scene.”
their own biography
the whole biography
RYKER is a DJ and event producer deeply embedded in New York's underground queer nightlife scene. They have performed at Nowadays, Basement, and Club Space in Miami, and across parties including Fast Forward, Weeeirdos, Mizz Softee, Steamroom, La Noche, and Mala Junta. Off the decks, they contribute to the production teams behind some of the city's most vital underground events, including Zero Chill, FAW, and QNCC. That same practice extends into nightlife programming for fashion houses and brand activations across New York. Their sets move through house, techno, and prog trance, with a sound that is retrofuturistic and groove-driven, pulled through a '90s sensibility and delivered with wit.Last at BASEMENT in Sep 2023 · often with TT, Mother Daughter Dance, Aöcram, none of them here that night
“The enigmatic Schacke defies categorization.”
their own biography
the whole biography
The enigmatic Schacke defies categorization. Half Danish, half South Korean, they have been crafting music since their early teens, traversing genres and instruments with fearless curiosity. Starting with drums and emerging from roots in Metal, Noise, and Industrial, Schacke’s journey has been one of constant evolution, building a sonic universe that feels both deeply personal and boundlessly exploratory. After moving to Copenhagen in 2013, Schacke quickly became a central figure in the city’s underground music scene. They co-ran the Mayhem venue, a hub for experimental sounds and radical ideas, while also founding a DIY label for noise and industrial music. In 2015, Schacke joined the founding ranks of the Fast Forward collective, born out of a desire to create space for a new wave of young artists who were often overlooked by the city’s established techno scene. What began as a series of self-organized parties quickly grew into a movement that redefined Copenhagen nightlife, championing inclusivity, high-energy music, and a DIY ethos. The collective’s fresh approach and innovative sound became the foundation of what is now known as the “Copenhagen Techno Sound”, a bold and uncompromising take on electronic music that challenged the conventions of its time. Schacke’s discography spans a range of acclaimed releases on influential labels such as Kulør, ONES and ZEROS, Mama Told Ya, KAOS, Instruments of Discipline, and Intrepid Skin. In 2022, Schacke launched Sacred Interface, a label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of techno and trance while supporting their local friends and peers. Beyond the studio, they are a resident DJ, event organizer, podcast runner for the iconic queer sex parties of Bedside Productions, a space where their ethos of inclusivity and boundary-pushing expression thrives. In 2024, they also became resident DJ for the Korgy Party in Helsinki. Schacke’s artistic philosophy is rooted in contrast and duality. Their music, at once hard-hitting and tender, accessible and avant-garde, reflects an intricate balance of light and shadow, embracing both the delicate and the dark. Drawing inspiration from an eclectic range of genres, they use techno as a framework to create genre-defying fusions, weaving together hypnotic rhythms, euphoric melodies, and evocative textures. This ever-evolving soundscape ensures that Schacke’s work remains distinctly recognizable yet tantalizingly unpredictable. On the dancefloor, Schacke channels the raver they once were: taking mental notes at every party, translating those fleeting moments of euphoria and connection into their studio work. This intimate relationship with nightlife fuels their creativity, ensuring their music resonates deeply with listeners. A true artist in every sense, Schacke invites you where mystery challenges expectations, fluidity disrupts norms, and self-expression reigns without boundaries.Their RA profile lists dame-music, Aquaregia, Ectotherm, Interstate Records and 6 more.Last at BASEMENT in Sep 2023 · often with Akua, BOYCA, LOVEFOXY, 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.”
their own biography
the whole biography
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 Paragon, Artsdistrict Brooklyn, BASEMENT · often with The Carry Nation, Sterling Juan Diaz, Joy Orbison, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Earth Dog.
Recently at Mood Ring, Bossa Nova Civic Club, BASEMENT · often with djfix, Mariposa, Matas, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- adobeprincess5 with Jek and 2 with RYKER
- The Carry Nation4 with x3butterfly and 3 with Newa
- djfix8 with Jek
- Matas6 with Jek
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with x3butterfly
- LYDO5 with Newa
- Concrete Husband4 with x3butterfly
- Rose Kourts4 with x3butterfly
1,096 said they were going — quieter than a usual Friday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at BASEMENT1,410
- Middle half finished between1,080 and 1,762
- Past Fridays at this venue counted119
The room
BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.
Who put it on
Fast Forward Productions — 1 event and 7 artists since Feb 2024.