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  SOLANA

  New York City · 30 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Born of Indian and American heritage, Solana's upbringing was steeped in the rich tapestry of classical and world music, courtesy of her familial influences.”

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  Born of Indian and American heritage, Solana's upbringing was steeped in the rich tapestry of classical and world music, courtesy of her familial influences. She studied piano, flute, and voice, yet felt constrained by their limitations in expressing the kaleidoscope within her soul. During her teenage years, she was exposed to commercial trance anthems and some random techno sets from older friends, but it wasn't until she encountered the transcendent realms of Fabric, the sonic landscapes of Ricardo Villalobos, Perlon, James Holden, and other high-quality artists including the raw energy of Detroit and Chicago that her true musical odyssey began. It was a transformative year-long backpacking odyssey through Southeast Asia that set Solana on her path. Amidst the majestic Austrian Alps, she found herself amidst a vibrant community of UK ravers, immersed in the pulsating heartbeat of dance music culture. For fourteen years, Solana meticulously curated her sonic palette collecting records, drawing inspiration from deep house to dub techno, microhouse to drum 'n bass. Her journey was one of collector to selector, as she danced through legendary venues like Berghain, Club Der Visionaere, Robert Johnson, and other hallowed spaces. Yet, it's in the present moment that Solana finds her true calling. In 2023, she founded AIRPLANE MODE, a label and event series dedicated to fostering immersive experiences that transcend time and space. AIRPLANE MODE isn't just about the music; it's a movement, a philosophy urging all to embrace the present and savor each fleeting moment. Solana's DJ sets are a testament to her eclectic tastes and boundless creativity, weaving together diverse genres and rhythms. She has united dancers around the globe, playing at events hosted by Resolute, Robot Heart, Apollo Studio, Elegantly Wasted (Sofia), Meadows in the Mountains festival (Bulgaria), Black Rhino Radio (Bucharest), Golden Record, and H0L0. Join Solana on her journey as she spreads sunshine and joy through the power of music. With each beat, she invites you to embrace the now, to lose yourself in the moment, and to experience the magic of AIRPLANE MODE.

  Recently at H0L0, Apollo Studio · often with Greg Paulus, Max Sprauer, O.BEE, none of them here that night

• David Zapata

  New York City · 27 bookings since Aug 2023

  “David Zapata is among the most ambitious House, Tech, minimal Electro, techno purveyors of Connecticut and the surrounding regions.”

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  David Zapata is among the most ambitious House, Tech, minimal Electro, techno purveyors of Connecticut and the surrounding regions. He currently oversees the thirteen -year-strong event series ‘From Deep To Techno’ – a weekly nightlife fixture which dually incorporates local DJ standouts as well as respectable, established talents. As a promising selector of his own right, Zapata is never one to overlook the diversity in records. Rather, his eclectic sounds reflect the wide range of influences that’ve crossed his path throughout the years. You’d be quick to recognize when Zapata’s behind the controls, as the rich, infectious percussions elude to his Colombian heritage.
  SoundCloud ↗Discography ↗

  often with Diana NC, Marco, Marco Fe, none of them here that night

• Anderson

  8 bookings since Dec 2023

  Last at H0L0 in May · often with Max Sprauer, Gui Machado, Salar Ansari, none of them here that night