Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Crack Bellmer in Berlin, Sat 24 OctKandylion
- next: Red Eye NY, Fri 30 OctSPRFRK
- Tommie Sunshine
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 14 NovTom Peters
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Sat 31 OctKNDYFRK
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
5 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kandylion and SPRFRK — 18 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- SPRFRK and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Kandylion and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- SPRFRK and Tommie Sunshine — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 2 Jul 2024.
- Tommie Sunshine and Tom Peters — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 2 Jul 2024.
Who they are
Recently at Good Room, House of Yes, Jupiter Disco · often with boyyyish, Dane Deveraux, DJ Shannon, none of them here that night
“DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene.”
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DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene. Originally hailing from Miami, Known for his flamboyant, high-energy fusion of house, club anthems, and percussion—curated specifically to lift spirits and keep dance floors locked in. SPRFRK has built an impressive resume of residencies at staple queer venues including Metropolitan, Happyfun Hideaway, and the infamous ANIMAL. He has also served as a resident DJ for Scandalo NYC, the celebrated house and Italo disco party with over a decade in the running. He’s also a regular at major NYC venues like BASEMENT and Good Room, to name a few. His influence extends well beyond the five boroughs. SPRFRK has headlined premier queer events across North America, including Carry Nation, XOXA Pride, Jellyfish (PGH), Sole Rehab (ROC), Altær, and Rusted (Toronto). Throughout his career, he has also had the privilege of sharing the booth with industry heavyweights such as Alinka, Lauren Fax, Midland, Hercules & Love Affair and Physical Therapy. In addition to his solo work, SPRFRK brings a collaborative edge to the booth as one-half of the duo KNDYFRK alongside Kandylion. Whether he’s playing an intimate local spot or headlining and event,SPRFRK continues to champion music, creativity, and community, turning every set into a celebration of self-expression.Recently at Good Room, Metropolitan Bar, Happyfun Hideaway · often with boyyyish, fernanDITO, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night
“TOMMIE SUNSHINE: "[Tommie Sunshine] just might be the guy who could make dance music fun and important again this year..."”
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TOMMIE SUNSHINE: "[Tommie Sunshine] just might be the guy who could make dance music fun and important again this year..." Paper, 2006 Influenced by equal parts of Kraftwerk, AC/DC, and Farley Jackmaster Funk, mid-west rave legend and Brooklyn, NY resident Tommie Sunshine is raising the bar. Covering ground as artist, remixer, producer, vocalist, radio jock, label owner, DJ and songwriter and with his legendary hybrid of live performance and DJ sets now traveling the globe it wont be long before there will be, at least a little, Tommie Sunshine in your life. "Need big-room house mixes of Sarah Conner or Andy Hunter? Check. How about a rock-house hybrid for The Stills? Got it. Gary Glitter shuffle-beat for Good Charlotte? Not a problem. And lets not get started on the weird quirky techno. All of this is leading Sunshine somewhere. Perhaps as a producer with a platinum record on his wall." DJ Times Magazine, 2005 His studio collaborations have included Felix Da Housecat, James Murphy, Arthur Baker, Mylo and DJ Hell; he has played everywhere from Hong Kong to Reykjavik. As an established remixer, Tommie (alongside long time collaborator Mark Verbos) has been requested to retouch work from a diverse list that includes Louis XVI, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Good Charlotte, Kid Alex, Princess Superstar, Elvis Presley, Fallout Boy, Gang of Four, My Robot Friend, The Killers, Da Brat, P.O.D., Fischerspooner, The Faint, Kill Hannah, Ima Robot, Ladytron and Avril Lavigne. Furthermore, major fashion houses have asked Tommie for his deck time such as Versace, Raf Simons, Chanel, Xavier Delcour and Jeremy Scott Beverly Hills. Tommies original music has also been featured in a film by designer Jeremy Scott; NY hotel Tribeca Grands website, Blockbuster Video radio spots, a cd advertisement for the fashion label Chanel and on the CBS show Without A Trace. His work was also featured in Entertainment Tonights coverage of the Academy Awards, as well as the Hollywood release Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Not one to wait for innovative outlets for his music, his tunes have been in video games such as NBA 2K6 which features an unreleased track titled And Then as well as Need For Speed: Underground 2. Now with all this under his belt, Tommie is setting the international stage for the release of his debut album to hit next year, prefaced by his first compilation CD coming fall 2005 After six years in Georgia where he ran Satellite Records - Atlanta and held down two residencies at Club Sol and Fusion, he moved back to Chicago for four years establishing club nights ElectroSweat and Degeneration. He also held down the position of promotional director of the Midwest dance mecca Dust Traxx and being named in URB magazines Next 100. As a member of Thee Maddkatt Courtship with longtime collaborator Felix Da Housecat, Tommie co-produced "Cosmic Pop" for ffrr/London Records and worked again with Felix & Miss Kittin - co writing Silver Screen, Happy Hour and Glitz Rock - on the award winning 2002 Kittenz & Thee Glitz LP. Thom Yorke of Radiohead is quoted in URB Magazine saying, That should have been fucking number one all over the world. The single "Silver Screen (Shower Scene)" continues to be a dancefloor classic around the world years after release. The duo returned to the studio again for the single Rocket Ride which is co-produced and co-written, as well as the track Everyone Is Someone In LA. Tommie also worked with International Deejay Gigolo records supremo DJ Hell and DFAs James Murphy on Hells NY Muscle LP. "...Sunshines quirky ear, knack for being ahead of the curve and an enthusiasm bordering on the obsession for music cant be understated." DJ Times, 2005 His long history in the mid west rave scene made him a major source for those who wanted to learn more about the underground dance culture. He wrote the preface to Mireille Silcotts novel, Rave America and his knowledge on all things centric to this particular music cycle earned him an appearance in Peter Jennings Reporting on ABC, two separate BBC documentaries on House Music as well as the just out on DVD rave documentary Rise and featured DJing in Billy Corgans post smashing-Pumpkins band Zwans video for the song Lyric He has also been establishing his own presence as A&R and label owner with xylophone jones Recordings to include a cast of shocking newcomers alongside well established artists and Tommie himself. His xylophone jones Recordings Showcase at WMC 2004 was named by URB Magazine as the number 2 event of Conference in between Ultra Music Festival and BBC Radio 1 Essential Selection. ). 2004 also brought Tommie to radio, doing a monthly feature on XM Channel 80: The Move - nominated for a DanceStar award in 2004. 2005 proved to be the year of expose for Tommie, as his face graced both DJ Times and URB Magazines covers. He then went on to win Best DJ of Hong Kong 05, which in turn got him his first International Residency at Hong Kongs famous nightclub Volar. "Having DJd everywhere from the dirtiest rock n roll dive bar to the Guggenheim Museum, Sunshine spins a unique blend of modern rock and future-forward dance music." HX, 2006 Stay tuned in 2006 as Tommie preps us all for his two releases. The first will be the Systematic Sessions Vol. 2 - Tommie Sunshine & Marc Romboy is out on German label Systematic Recordings in late June/early July, followed by the Ultra Records release of his double CD chock full of his remix and production work, past and present, with many surprises in store.Their RA profile lists Astralwerks, V2, Systematic Recordings, Kitsuné Musique and 2 more.Last at Le Bain in May · often with ARRA, Alexander Technique, Amber Valentine, none of them here that night
“Rooted in the golden lineage of NYC’s queer nightlife, Tom Peters carries forward the legacy of legends.”
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Rooted in the golden lineage of NYC’s queer nightlife, Tom Peters carries forward the legacy of legends. Mentored by Kevin McHugh, the visionary behind Danny Tenaglia, Maxi Records, and Club Vinyl, Tom’s sound is steeped in the hypnotic pulse of tribal house and groovy techno. As a resident DJ for Susanne Bartsch’s ON TOP at The Standard’s legendary LeBain, he spins under the roof of a nightlife icon who gave RuPaul her first stage and founded the iconic Love Ball. Blending the raw energy of Berlin’s underground with the flamboyant glamour of NYC, Tom crafts dancefloors that are both liberating and technically refined. His sets are more than music, they're lineage, legacy, and liberation. Founder of DESSERT...is serving and BERLINCIAGAY, Tom Peters continues to make waves in the electronic music world. Known for fusing diva vocals, Latin percussion, and tribal rhythms into his sets and productions, his sound reflects the influence of McHugh, who managed him for four years and left a lasting mark on his artistic path. With standout performances at Berghain for SNAX, Basement NYC, the Gegen x Pornceptual NYE marathon at RSO Berlin, and a long-running residency with Susanne Bartsch at LeBain, as well as a collaboration with Honey Dijon, Tom has cemented his reputation as a powerhouse in the queer club-focused house and groovy techno world.Tech House on 10, Deep House on 6, Techno on 5 and Progressive House on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on ...is serving (1), Innervisions (1) and Selador Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Get Physical Music, Kompakt, Kompakt Extra, Kinetika Records and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The Office, Le Bain, Red Eye NY · often with Berghain, Cormac, Lab.oratory, none of them here that night
Recently at Good Room, House of Yes · often with boyyyish, Bella De León, Raphael Ernesto, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- boyyyish4 with Kandylion, 4 with KNDYFRK and 4 with SPRFRK
- Boris3 with Tom Peters and 1 with KNDYFRK
- Dee Diggs2 with SPRFRK and 2 with Tom Peters
- Haruka2 with SPRFRK and 1 with KNDYFRK
- fernanDITO9 with SPRFRK
- Foster, just Foster.6 with SPRFRK
- ARRA5 with Tommie Sunshine
- Berghain5 with Tom Peters
265 said they were going — busier than a usual Tuesday at Le Bain.
how this compares
- Median final count, Tuesdays at Le Bain201
- Middle half finished between128 and 240
- Past Tuesdays at this venue counted60
The room
Le Bain — 917 events and 1,104 distinct artists since Aug 2023.