Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Fri 30 OctLena Willikens
- next: Good Room, Sat 24 OctJDH & Dave P
- AURELIA
- Alex McCracken
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 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- JDH & Dave P and Alex McCracken — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Oct 2023.
Who they are
“Lena Willikens doesn’t play the hits.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Lena Willikens doesn’t play the hits. When she’s behind the decks, even her biggest fans often have no idea exactly what she’s playing, and that’s part of the magic. Like all DJs, Willikens of course has a passion for records and is always on the hunt for elusive bits of music, but as an artist, her work doesn’t hinge on any one track, or even a handful of tracks. She’s after something bigger, something that’s truly transportive for those on the dancefloor, and the tracks she plays – whether they’re bizarre slices of synth exploration, some ominously churning proto-industrial stomp or something else that simply defies classification – are all parts of a larger, more psychically satisfying whole. Born and raised in Germany, Willikens first honed her unique approach during a long residency at Düsseldorf’s Salon des Amateurs, a much-loved nightspot that has proven to be a hotbed of free-thinking DJ talent. Outside of the club, she also found a platform on Radio Cómeme, where her Sentimental Flashback radio show allowed Willikens to dive deep into all sorts of unusual musical wormholes. (The Cómeme label was also home to her first EP, 2015's Phantom Delia.) These days, however, Willikens' radio adventures happen on NTS, where she pilots the monthly Lightning Conductor program. Now based in Amsterdam, her curatory prowess prompted an invite from Dekmantel to put together the fifth installment of their acclaimed Selectors compilation series, and she also contributed a track to the label’s run of all-star 10th anniversary EPs. As a remixer, she's been tapped in recent years to rework the likes of Lena Platonos, rRoxymore, S U R V I V E, Simian Mobile Disco and Ana Helder, amongst others. And amidst all this activity, she's also been busy with Phantom Kino Ballett, a collaboration with artist Sarah Szczesny that lands somewhere between immersive audio-visual experience and performance art, allowing Willikens to indulge her transportive impulses in a completely new way. Nevertheless, it’s in the DJ booth where Willikens continues to make the biggest impact. As of late, she’s forged a particularly potent partnership with fellow sonic explorer and Salon des Amateurs alum Vladimir Ivkovic, the two engaging in a sort of mind meld that brings together their shared love of electronic music’s darkest and most bizarre corners. Regardless of whether she’s playing alone or in tandem with someone else, Willikens isn’t the kind of artist who adheres to straight lines. Expect different temperatures, different moods and a dollop of chaos, just to keep things interesting. Circuitous paths take precedence over direct routes, and although not even Willikens herself always knows the final destination, when she’s at the helm, the journey is bound to be thrilling. Shawn ReynaldoTheir RA profile lists Cómeme, Dekmantel, Utter and EM Records.Recently at Knockdown Center, Nowadays, public records · often with SUMME, ROBUS, Säule, none of them here that night
“JDH and Dave P, hailing from New York and Philadelphia respectively, are the duo behind the FIXED parties, which have been running for over fifteen years.”
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JDH and Dave P, hailing from New York and Philadelphia respectively, are the duo behind the FIXED parties, which have been running for over fifteen years. The duo have toured numerous times with Simian Mobile Disco and Soulwax and have recently played Robert Johnson, Oasis Fest, Coachella, PS1, Camp Bisco, FYF Fest, and at Pacha Ibiza.Their RA profile lists Rvng Intl. and Satellite of Love.Recently at Good Room, Gabriela, Knockdown Center · often with Ivan Berko, beewack, Chez de Milo, none of them here that night
“Alex McCracken is a Brookyln-based DJ known for his heavy hitting records, versatile play style, and storytelling in his selection.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Alex McCracken is a Brookyln-based DJ known for his heavy hitting records, versatile play style, and storytelling in his selection. Rising swiftly through the ranks, Alex has gained notable recognition, particularly for his string of performances at Good Room, Public Records, Sisyphos (Berlin), Night Tales (London), Bar Part Time (SF), Nightmoves, Gabriela, and Jumbi (London).Recently at The Last Call, Elsewhere, Gabriela · often with Artwork, Victor Florescu, beewack, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- beewack3 with JDH & Dave P and 2 with Alex McCracken
- Extra Meesh2 with Alex McCracken and 2 with JDH & Dave P
- Ivan Berko4 with JDH & Dave P
- Vladimir Ivkovic4 with Lena Willikens
- Fundido3 with Alex McCracken
- Lauren Murada3 with Alex McCracken
- Party Dad3 with Alex McCracken
- ROBUS3 with Lena Willikens
214 said they were going — quieter than a usual Saturday at Good Room.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Good Room422
- Middle half finished between274 and 566
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted156
The room
Good Room — 477 events and 1,024 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.
Most-tagged here: House (6) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
FIXED — 47 events and 89 artists since Aug 2023.