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Anthony Parasole / AMX / Justin Cudmore/ Jennifer Cardini/ David Elimelech /Manu Miran

BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map

This night happened — Sat 22 Jun 2024

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Press play

Who was billed6 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

14 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Justin Cudmore and Manu Miran — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 22 Jun 2024.

Who they are

  • Anthony Parasole

    New York City · 18 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Anthony Parasole should need no introduction to newer or longer-standing dancers of the New York Deep House and Techno scenes.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Anthony Parasole should need no introduction to newer or longer-standing dancers of the New York Deep House and Techno scenes. A longtime employee of halcyon, friend of Levon Vincent and his partner in Deconstruct Music, and a prominent figure with the underground House and Techno resurgence of NYC, Anthony’s acute selections won our ears right away, and he hasn’t let go since. Known for the deepest sounds of Techno and House and for gracing dance floors home and abroad from Shelter to Berghain. Anthony had a breakout year in 2012 with his track “TYSON" featured on the highly acclaimed Fabric 63 mixed by Levon Vincent, and that year he also launched his new label, The Corner. The first release "Tri-State" by DJ Qu & Nor'easter sold out worldwide. "Atlantic Ave" by Anthony Parasole & Phil Moffa followed, receiving critically acclaimed reviews from multiple online magazines in 2012. Then 2013 marked the fast rise of The Corner in techno dominance as the releases came out with much anticipation and highly recommended reviews. This resulted with The Corner landing on many year-end lists including Resident Advisor’s Top Labels of the Year, ranked at #8. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Anthony Parasole has had a lifelong love affair with electronic music. Listening to radio shows playing the early dance tracks from New York, Chicago, Detroit, and beyond, really perked up his ears. His earliest experiences at the New York clubs and Storm Raves blew his mind wide open. Not content to just be another club kid, Anthony began scouring record stores for all of his favorite tracks from the early 90′s to the present day. Parasole is also huge into hip-hop. His engulfment in this gritty New York street music and culture is an influence on his style to this day, not only in his music but in the entire artistic aesthetic of his labels. From 2003-2007, Anthony was a House and Techno buyer at the Halcyon record store. Through Halcyon, a real pillar of the scene in NYC, Parasole made many contacts, and naturally started an event series called “New Jack City” at the great APT with his co-workers at Halcyon, bringing in many cutting-edge talents from the Tri-state area. This party really increased Anthony’s exposure in New York, and led to many gigs at bigger clubs including Pacha NYC & Shelter amongst many other venues. He then launched "Deconstruct Music” record label with his partner Levon Vincent. DEC-01 “Invisible Bitchslap” by Levon Vincent sold out in 1 week, and immediately put the label on the map and had Hardwax and other influential stores clamoring for more! Parasole also founded the once famed House-N-Home loft-party series with partner Bryan Kasenic of The Bunker. House-N-Home left a everlasting mark and a blueprint in the NYC warehouse/loft scene. Now Anthony has had productions out on his own labels, The Corner & Deconstruct, as well as for Marcel Dettmann’s mighty techno imprint MDR. Parasole’s EP “Off The Grid” sold out in a few weeks. Following this, Anthony joined Ostgut Ton bookings in December 2013, and their label tapped him to do a remix Marcel Dettmann’s “Seduction”. They then released “My Block” which is Parasole’s first EP for Ostgut Ton. Parasole then made the progression to resident at Berghain and thru this platform he began shaping his sound and technique, pushing his deep, raw, driving, rhythmic, percussive, and mesmerizing sound that club-goers have come to know and love. Then soon after Anthony became resident at Output in his home town Brooklyn, NY and he continues to consistently challenge dancefloors worldwide.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Delsin, Marcel Dettmann Records, Deconstruct Music and 3 more.

    Recently at public records, Paragon, H0L0 · often with KYRUH, Samuel Fish, KXAH, none of them here that night

  • The AM/AMX

    Detroit · 11 bookings since Feb 2024

    “Residencies: Underground & Black , Realms of Techno Party series: Realms of Techno Record Label: Realms of Techno Ann-Marie Teasley, known as The AM, and most recently AMX comes from the Detroit - Berlin school of techno.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Residencies: Underground & Black , Realms of Techno Party series: Realms of Techno Record Label: Realms of Techno Ann-Marie Teasley, known as The AM, and most recently AMX comes from the Detroit - Berlin school of techno. By connecting the dots between the past, present, and future of the Detroit sound, she has translated the futuristic musical ideas of back then into the present. Before becoming one of Detroit's most exciting new producers, the orchestra kid played in the first violin section of Metro Detroit’s Oakland Youth Orchestra. She made her entrance as a DJ playing underground parties in Detroit and NYC before dropping her debut EP “Black Majik” on Berlin’s Tresor label in 2022. The Detroit native also released a second EP “Sexworker” on the Dutch imprint Deeptrax Records, which Groove Mag DE described as “an abstraction of classic futuristic Detroit sound.” While being on iconic line ups like Movement Electronic Music Festival, Berghain’s Birthday Anniversary, Freedom Festival Columbia, and Bar Do Deca Brazil, she began to release electro tracks with catchy vocals under the monicker AMX, starting out with “Ride.” On NYC’s Haus of Altr label. Followed by “Werk It.” on International Chrome. She returned to the Tresor label in 2024 as AMX for their collaboration with Carhartt WIP. In 2025 AMX was featured on EU labels Paraíso and Activity Vision. You can check out their signature techno / electro sound via their monthly residency at Spkrbox Detroit, where she invites a new artist to join her for each event. In March 2025, AMX merged her monthly residency into her own record label under the same moniker ‘Realms of Techno’ with a 4 track EP which was released on March 7, 2025.
    Their RA profile lists Tresor and Kajunga.

    Last at Nowadays in Feb · often with KYRUH, WTCHCRFT, Ash Lauryn, none of them here that night

  • Justin Cudmore

    New York City · 74 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois. As a kid growing up in the state’s tucked-away capital of Springfield, he played drums as a jazz percussionist in school. While most of his peers were tuned into pop music, Justin was wearing out self-made mixes and classic disco compilations, workshopping new-wave influenced beats in bands and DJing college parties. A post-graduation move to Chicago led him to work for the influential dance music blog Little White Earbuds, opening him up to fully experience the city’s thriving underground house and techno scene. A Midwest-born and raised DJ, Justin has played at queer parties such as Wrecked, The Carry Nation, Horse Meat Disco, Honcho, and Club Toilet, and has gained a following all over the world with appearances at clubs like Smartbar Chicago, Panorama Bar, Is Burning Amsterdam, Razzmatazz Barcelona, DC10 and Lux Fragil. His bold, acid-flecked distillation of house and techno has found a home on the labels that are helping to shape the current landscape of transgressive body music, including The Bunker New York, Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions, and Honey Soundsystem Records. Justin's sound is defined by snaking acid lines, whip smart drums and offbeat rave melodies that have resonated with DJs and dancers from Detroit to Berlin. He has been featured in mixes for series such as Beats In Space, Truants, MixMag, Phantasy and The Bunker New York’s long-running podcast.
    Techno on 23, House on 20, Tech House on 10 and Acid on 9. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Acid For Trans Health (1), Spotlight Records (1) and The Night Institute (1); their RA profile also lists Turbo Recordings, Hotflush Recordings, Interdimensional Transmissions, Phonica White and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Red Eye NY, BASEMENT, public records · often with Mike Servito, Jeffrey Sfire, Kim Anh, none of them here that night

  • Jen Cardini

    Paris, France · 10 bookings since Aug 2023

    “French-born Jen Cardini (they/them) has been welcoming people into the discotheque for the last 30 years.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    French-born Jen Cardini (they/them) has been welcoming people into the discotheque for the last 30 years. Their belief that something more was hidden under the surface of electronic music has put them at the helm of tiny sweaty lesbian bars, flamboyant Ibiza superclubs, and off-the-beaten-path warehouse raves. Through their work as an A&R for the labels Correspondant and DISCH, their remixes and productions helped rephrase the world's understanding of the French dance music scene. They continue playing festivals such as Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Field Day, Sonar, Butik Festival, Mutek, and more. Cardini is also a regular at some of the best clubs in the world, such as Berghain, Outra Cena, Bassiani, Basement, K41 or Club Raum. They have also been able to perform at iconic art venues like MoMA PS1 and the Centre Pompidou. Jen has also launched their own party series, Nightclubbing, a platform for queer underground artists focused on transmission, and is now the artistic director of the Nightclubbing Festival in Paris, taking place in September 2026.
    Their RA profile lists Crosstown Rebels, Dirt Crew Recordings, Kill The DJ, indigo:inc and 6 more.

    Recently at Paragon, public records · often with Byron Yeates, Carly Zeng, Maara, none of them here that night

  • David Elimelech

    6 bookings since Dec 2023

    “David made his first appearances in the queer underground scene and has since developed and refined a unique perspective on all things house music.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    David made his first appearances in the queer underground scene and has since developed and refined a unique perspective on all things house music. His deep understanding and sensitivity toward Chicago, Detroit, and New York House sounds have earned him global recognition and opportunities to share his collection of rarities at some of the most prestigious clubs and parties worldwide, including IsBurning, Basement, and Berlin’s iconic Panorama Bar. David is also the co-founder of Laundrette, a successful recurring queer event created in collaboration with fellow DJs Roi Perez and Partok. Known for its many-hour marathon sessions, Laundrette has started traveling to venues around the globe, carrying a political message that resonates strongly in today's world.

    Recently at BASEMENT · often with Roi Perez, Partok, James Hillard, none of them here that night

  • Manu Miran

    Venezuela · 41 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer. Founder of Visceral, a Cambridge (MA) based interdisciplinary platform that hosts forward-thinking talent and promotes radical inclusivity of POC/LGBTQ+ and safer spaces for people with disabilities. A NYC resident since 2021, Manu has been actively in rotation at staple clubs and parties in the US - becoming a regular, key presence at Basement, Por Detroit, Battle Hymn, The Spectrum, Bossa Nova Civic Club; headlining major queer techno festivals (Honcho Campout, Somos, Ladyland), and abroad touring in Europe, Asia and South America. Miran is slated to release his first production "Bang U" in the winter of 2025 under the CDMX/LA based Muy Muy Limited label.

    Recently at Elsewhere, Gabriela, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Concrete Husband, Mos, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Kim Anh5 with Justin Cudmore, 3 with Manu Miran and 2 with Jen Cardini
  • Mike Servito13 with Justin Cudmore and 2 with Manu Miran
  • KYRUH4 with Anthony Parasole and 4 with The AM/AMX
  • Jeffrey Sfire5 with Justin Cudmore and 2 with David Elimelech
  • Makadsi4 with Justin Cudmore and 3 with Manu Miran
  • JADALAREIGN4 with Justin Cudmore and 1 with The AM/AMX
  • Roi Perez5 with David Elimelech
  • Hiroko Yamamura4 with Justin Cudmore
787 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at BASEMENT1,868
  • Middle half finished between1,512 and 2,298
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted144

The room

BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Holds about 500.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1931683.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

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