Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Nowadays, Fri 30 OctDJ Stingray 313
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Fri 23 OctJuliana Huxtable
- Alex.Cosmos
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 14 NovCinthie
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Fri 23 OctChris Cruse
- next: Wed 21 OctJacob Meehan
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Juliana Huxtable and Jacob Meehan — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- DJ Stingray 313 and Juliana Huxtable — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Chris Cruse and Jacob Meehan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Juliana Huxtable and Chris Cruse — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- DJ Stingray 313 and Jacob Meehan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Alex.Cosmos and Chris Cruse — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“His musical catalog covers themes and concepts regarding modern science, genetics, healthcare, technology and their effects on the human condition.”
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His musical catalog covers themes and concepts regarding modern science, genetics, healthcare, technology and their effects on the human condition. His earliest productions appeared in 1987 as a collaboration with Lou Robinson (of Scan 7) under the group name Nasa with “Time To Party” and “Cant Stop Now”. Stingray’s solo productions appeared later under the Urban Tribe moniker on Carl Craig’s Planet E Communications label (“Covert Action”). 1998’s debut of “The Collapse Of Modern Culture” on James Lavelle’s Mo’Wax label turned Urban Tribe into a collaborative effort, adding Carl Craig, Anthony “Shake” Shakir and Moodymann to the group. His most notable connection, however, is through the iconic electro outfit of James Stinson and Gerald Donald aka Drexciya. As Mystic Tribe A.I., Stingray’s early credit was on Stinson’s (as The Other People Place) “Sunday Night Live at the Laptop Cafe” 12” via Clone Records. Further meetings with the duo earned him the name “Drexciyan DJ Stingray”, subsequently becoming Stinson and Donald’s official touring DJ. Donning his emblematic balaclava, his cyborg-like DJ sets continue to leave audiences captivated globally for decades. This skilled approach to the dancefloor gives him quite the in-demand gig schedule, appearing at landmark festivals and venues like Tresor Berlin, Glastonbury, Dekmantel, Movement Festival (Detroit), Making Time (USA), Sonar Festival (Barcelona), Berghain, Dimensions Festival, and Berlin Atonal. Stingray’s career continued on as DJ Stingray 313 (and as Stingray313, respectively), after Stinson’s passing in 2002 in respect of the Drexciyan legacy. His ever-unique productions have seen releases on Mahogani Music, Warp Records, Rephlex (“Misinformation Campaign” EP), Tresor (Kern, Vol. 4), and Unknown To The Unknown (Imping Is Easy). Collaborative EPs on WéMè Records with Gerald Donald and Penelope Martin were released in 2012 under the enigmatic NRSB-11 moniker. DJ Stingray 313’s music and sets are met with high praise in the media, with constant appearances in DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, Mixmag, The Wire, Pitchfork and Fact Magazine, as well as mixes on BBC radio. His Micron Audio imprint also continues the representation of his futuristic template, embodying his signature sound of electro and techno. Aside from creating Micron as home to release his music – see the inimitable “Electronic Countermeasures” EP – he releases music from emerging artists in accord with his vision including Galaxian, Ctris, Loka and 6SISS. DJ Stingray 313 remains a steadfast figure in his uncompromising sound, craftily setting the soundtrack to the not-too-distant future. – J. HowardTheir RA profile lists Mo Wax, Pomelo, Designforms, TRUST and 6 more.Recently at Paragon, Elsewhere · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Dopplereffekt, none of them here that night
- Techno on 5, Experimental on 4, Deconstructed Club on 4 and Bass Music on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on AD 93 (1) and Other People (1); their RA profile also lists The Vinyl Factory. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Knockdown Center, 154 Scott Ave, Market Hotel · often with Shyboi, Via App, MORENXXX, none of them here that night
Recently at Paragon, BASEMENT · often with DREAMINSLOW, Haruka, Function, none of them here that night
“German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene.”
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German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene. Dubbed by many as the Berlin Queen of House, the last decade has seen her become an unstoppable force who has a touring schedule that takes her across the globe to perform at leading clubs and festivals across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Cinthie's knowledge of house music's foundations is second to none, as reflected by the vast vinyl collection she has been building since 1995. Her DJ sets cleverly join the dots between the past and the present and plot lines between the swing of New York, the rawness of Chicago and the energy of Berlin. They're stripped back and emotive, whether deep or vocal, and always married to an irresistible groove. In the studio, Cinthie has mastered the art of making maximum impact from bare musical essentials. For more than 20 years her timeless house sounds have come on labels like Heist, Aus Music and her own 803 Crystal Grooves, and in 2020 gave rise to her adventurous and accomplished debut album Skylines - City Lights. Cinthie's DJ-kicks mix in 2022 was another high-water mark. It's a revered series that had a big impact on her in the nineties, and her own entry is one of house music's best. House music isn't known for its live shows, and even less so for female live artists. But as always, Cinthie is breaking new ground and has recently taken her machines on the road to cult events like Sonar and Mutek. Her influential Elevate.Berlin store is also known for its exceptional taste: every record is handpicked by Cinthie. Such realness and authenticity have always been synonymous with proper house music, but they are also the values that stand Cinthie apart.Their RA profile lists Skint, Aus Music, Running Back, Watergate Records and 6 more.Recently at Substance Skatepark, SILO · often with Berghain, Fadi Mohem, Alinka, none of them here that night
“Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight.”
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Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight. Club Toilet crew in Detroit. Based in Berlin. You know it when you hear him play: a chugging, infectious groove, equally at home in dark warehouses and out in the sunshine. Chris is a resident at Berlin's Power Dance Club, and a regular at Panorama Bar, Basement, and Block9 at Glastonbury. He brings the spirit of the warehouse party he threw for a decade in Los Angeles - Spotlight - celebrating and reclaiming queer roots of house, techno, and underground dance music.House on 4, Deep House on 3, Techno on 2 and Ambient on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Spotlight Records (2), Can U Not Talk Records (1) and Dero Arcade (1); their RA profile also lists Permanent Vacation, Funnuvojere Records and Major Records. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Nowadays, BASEMENT, Paragon · often with Makadsi, Stathis (GR), CEM, none of them here that night
“Jacob Meehan is a Chicago-raised, Berlin-based DJ, producer, and cultural curator whose sound blends the soulful groove of American house with the untamed edge of Berlin.”
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Jacob Meehan is a Chicago-raised, Berlin-based DJ, producer, and cultural curator whose sound blends the soulful groove of American house with the untamed edge of Berlin. Rooted in Chicago’s legacy, from WLUW 88.7FM to Gramaphone Records to Smart Bar, his style channels the lessons of Derrick Carter, Frankie Knuckles, and Michael Serafini into playful sets that move between house, techno, disco, and ambient. Since relocating to Berlin in 2016, Meehan has become a vital figure in the city’s queer nightlife as co-curator of Buttons and WHOLE Festival, shaping spaces where curiosity and community collide. Alongside the dance floor, he explores ambient music as a resident at KWIA listening bar and through yoga nidra sessions that expand his relationship with sound into the wellness realm. Meehan also curates the ambient stage at WHOLE. His productions resonate eclectic energy: “Hier” (Major Records) introduced his voice as a producer, while “Old Reliable” — features archival gay porn audio from Chicago’s Bijou Theater — landed on a Nervous Records compilation curated by The Carry Nation. Recent studio work includes a collaboration with NYC’s Physical Therapy, with more releases around the corner. This autumn and winter, Meehan is deep in the studio, working on a wave of new music set to define his next chapter. Jacob has performed worldwide at clubs and festivals such as Panorama Bar (Berlin), Tresor (Berlin), Cocktail d’Amore (Berlin), Adonis (London), Basement (NYC), The Bunker (NYC), Smart Bar (Chicago), Honcho Campout (USA), Listen Festival (Brussels), Contact (Tokyo), Savage (Hanoi), Equation Festival (Vietnam) and Honey Soundsystem (SF).Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, Twirl, Major Records and Trax Only.Recently at BASEMENT, 99 Scott Ave · often with CEM, Nita Aviance, Shaun J. Wright, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- cotton6 with Juliana Huxtable and 2 with DJ Stingray 313
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with Juliana Huxtable and 2 with Chris Cruse
- CEM3 with Chris Cruse and 3 with Jacob Meehan
- Kilopatrah Jones3 with DJ Stingray 313 and 3 with Jacob Meehan
- Makadsi5 with Chris Cruse and 1 with Alex.Cosmos
- Shyboi10 with Juliana Huxtable
- Via App10 with Juliana Huxtable
- Berghain7 with Cinthie
1,313 said they were going — about like 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.