Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: H0L0, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 30 OctRon Like Hell
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 28 NovBudino
- next: KitKatClub in Berlin, Fri 13 NovLiad Krispin
- Ryan Smith
- Wrecked d'Amore
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.
- Ron Like Hell and Ryan Smith — 36 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Ron Like Hell — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Budino and Liad Krispin — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
- Ron Like Hell and Budino — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Ryan Smith — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
- Budino and Ryan Smith — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
Who they are
“Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022.”
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Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022. Through a palpable blend of psychedelic and driving techno, Clarisa’s approach to the genre is deeply idiosyncratic - an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves. As a producer, Clarisa has contributed to a handful of respected labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.) within her sonic niche, but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes. Clarisa is deeply rooted in the techno subculture’s underground, and in early 2022 - the 20+ year veteran was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge. Through her former residency at Merge and regular appearances at the city’s premiere institutions in BASEMENT Nowadays and Bossa Nova Civic Club Clarisa’s prestige is undeniably felt. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks of memorable nights at international institutions in Berlin's Berghain, Tbilisi's Khidi, and at notably iconic parties in Wrecked, Club Toilet, and The Bunker NY. Recent festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival and North America’s Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release, Whole Festival , Draaimolen and The Great Beyond have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.Industrial on 1, Techno on 1, Acid on 1 and Minimal Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists L.A.G., Monday Off, On Board Music, Gradient and 3 more.Recently at Knockdown Center, Paragon · often with Ne/Re/A, Berghain, Juana, none of them here that night
“Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition.”
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Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition. With 26+ years of making people dance in numerous countries along with years of vinyl shop experience and music promotion, his/their role in the industry is unique and influential. Their latest production, EXALT is their dream come true where Ron selects a personally beloved dj to play solo then close out the night together with a b2b set. EXALT's first guest was Matrixxman in April 2022 at Basement in Ridgewood-Queens, NY. Ron also djs as Wrecked, a music first queer dance party which recently turned 14.House on 1, Alternative Rock on 1 and Indie Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Heavenly (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at Nowadays, The Avalon Lounge, BASEMENT · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, Ne/Re/A, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Budino is an Italian DJ and producer who has been based in Berlin since 2012.”
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Budino is an Italian DJ and producer who has been based in Berlin since 2012. Every free moment is devoted to digging for new music and exploring fresh ways to weave her discoveries together. Her sets unfold like psychedelic tapestries, blending industrial beats, tribal percussion, and rich sonic textures. Over the years, Budino has refined her craft through unique edits and reworks that bring new life and versatility to the rare gems she tirelessly unearths. After a decade playing Berlin’s most iconic queer dance floors, her deep connection with New York City led her to being part of the Gloria Danger parties. In addition to her work behind the decks and in the studio, Budino was invited to curate the fourth edition of Love International Festival’s compilation series, The Sound of Love International. Budino has performed at some of the world’s most legendary clubs and festivals, including Panorama Bar, Fabric, Club Raum, Basement, Horst Festival, Houghton, Dekmantel Selectors, Making Time, as well as delivering exciting back-to-back sets with Tiga and Ivan Smagghe. She is also co-authoring a book with Bill Brewster, exploring Italian dance music culture and the art of DJing from 1965 to 1995, coming out in 2027.Their RA profile lists Nocturnal Hazard, Proxima and Sonic Dream Recordings.Recently at The Chocolate Factory, public records · often with Berghain, Säule, Kwartz, none of them here that night
“From Petach Tiqva to Ft.”
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From Petach Tiqva to Ft. Lauderdale to a carefully managed escape to NYC in 1988, Liad Krispin is by no means your typical “old-school” DJ. In 1997, with the support of a few close DJ friends, he launched Hamsa, a much-loved underground party. In 2008, Liad moved to Berlin where he spent the next 15 years cultivating his current sound & style. His musical taste spans over 4 decades and 3 continents to provide an eclectic-yet-always-evolving influence that is rooted in underground dance music and stretches from Disco to House to Techno and everything in between. Liad currently resides in Basel, and travels often to his previous hometown of Berlin to play as part of his longtime residence at the infamous Cocktail D'Amore party or simply to get his Berlin dancefloor fix.often with AAguilAA, Byron Yeates, Majdolen, none of them here that night
“Ryan started his ongoing love affair with dancing and dance clubs at a young age.”
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Ryan started his ongoing love affair with dancing and dance clubs at a young age. But it wasn’t until moving to New York in 2006 that he took his love of the music in the direction of DJing and promoting. Noting that many of the city’s gay dance clubs were playing surprisingly homogenous music, Ryan was inspired to push that envelope. Combining forces with DJ Ron Like Hell, Ryan started DJing at “Rocket,” a party night they collaborated on at Hose in the East Village that became popular for its distinctive mix of classic and forward-thinking house and disco. Later he co-conceived and DJ’d the Soffitta70 parties at the Public Assembly Loft in Williamsburg, combining house and techno music with psychedelic art, and drawing a vibrant and eclectic young dance crowd. The sound Ryan and Ron created for these parties caught the attention of Catz ‘n Dogz, and Electronic Music Bears, and Honey Soundsystem leading to the duo's tailoring exclusive podcasts for all of them. Ryan’s penchant for soulful rhythms with a decidedly forward edge soon brought him DJ gigs in San Francisco (with Honey Soundsystem), DC at U Street Music Hall, in London (Dalston Superstore with the legendary Optimo and Vogue Fabrics with Severino, and Club Butt w/ Butt Magazine and Boris of Berghain), and in Berlin (Cocktail D’amore) as well as one of New York’s most popular dance clubs and parties, from the main floor of the legendary Saint At Large Black Party to Santos Party House and nights such as the legendary Bunker, the cutting-edge techno night in Brooklyn. As a DJ, Ryan continues pushing the dance music envelope with sweat-inducing rhythms at his latest ventures, “Wrecked,” at National Underground in New York. He’s also expanding his creative parameters as one of the founding partners of Discaire, a queer-run record label based out of NYC, San Francisco and London and booking some of the worlds most sought after underground DJ’s. And of course he keeps pushing the hip-moving musical parameters of New York’s dance clubs!Their RA profile lists Central Dogma Records.Last at BASEMENT in Jun · often with Day Thief, T.Wan, Sterling Juan Diaz, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Ne/Re/A20 with Clarisa Kimskii, 8 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with Ryan Smith
- Berghain8 with Budino and 4 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with Ryan Smith
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Concrete Husband5 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Leonce4 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Scotia5 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Massimiliano Pagliara3 with Budino and 2 with Ryan Smith
2,050 said they were going — about like 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.
Who put it on
WRECKEDnyc — 36 events and 97 artists since Sep 2023.