Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Analog Soul
- The Carry Nation
- ANTOJITO
- next: Refuge, Sat 7 NovBASHKKA
- next: Nowadays, Sat 7 NovGabrielle Kwarteng
- Josh Caffé
- Susan Z. Anthony
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
10 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Analog Soul and The Carry Nation — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- BASHKKA and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- The Carry Nation and BASHKKA — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- The Carry Nation and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and Josh Caffé — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Analog Soul and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Analog Soul and BASHKKA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- BASHKKA and Josh Caffé — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- ANTOJITO and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- The Carry Nation and Josh Caffé — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- The Carry Nation and ANTOJITO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
Who they are
- Drum n Bass on 1, House on 1 and Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
Recently at H0L0, The Parkside Lounge, public records · often with Holden Federico, JADALAREIGN, DatKat, none of them here that night
“Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance.”
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Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance. She started DJing around the turn of the millennium and was a resident at the infamous Mr. Black and Westgay, both touchstones for queer artistry and culture in downtown nightlife of the early 2000's. Will has deep roots in NYC club culture, having worked at The Loft and collaborated closely with David Mancuso, holding residencies at many of the downtown New York clubs over the years including The Limelight, Life and Vandam. After dividing his time between NYC and Paris, working on music with fashion houses such as Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, Will returned to DJing dance floors when he co-created SPANK with partners Sean B & Jason Roe. What started as a basement dance party evolved into a roving art-based warehouse party along with a namesake zine. SPANK began to work closely with Horse Meat Disco and the close relationship with that crew has extended in various forms through the years into the present. Currently, Nita and Will perform globally as both individual DJs and, more often, as a duo --they are most recognized for epic extended B2B sets and their wildly successful monthly queer party (also known as The Carry Nation) at Brooklyn's Good Room. Their range is wide and exciting, and in the New York tradition they effortlessly flow through genres and time periods while keeping a modern edge. Since the inception of The Carry Nation, the duo has toured the world extensively including Glastonbury’s Block 9 and Berlin’s Berghain/Panorama Bar among many others. They also have a residency at Ladyfag's flagship monthly Battle Hymn. As producers, their credits include releases and remixes on Get Up Recordings, Classic Music Company, TRIBAL, Nervous, TRAX, Batty Bass, TWIRL, W&O Street Tracks and more. Their latest venture is Major Records, an imprint they co-founded with Justin Cudmore to showcase their Majorettes collaboration with releases that are setting dancefloors alight with a fresh but classic house vibe that stays rooted in the excitement of New York’s history and underground.House on 28, Tech House on 7, Techno on 4 and Deep House on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Nervous Records (2) and Cómeme (1); their RA profile also lists Batty Bass Records, HNYTRX, Twirl, Good Company Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Good Room, public records, Coney Island Art Walls · often with Nita Aviance, Will Automagic, Kim Anh, none of them here that night
Recently at Trans-Pecos, The End, H0L0 · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, Alfonso Javier, Sekucci, none of them here that night
“Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression.”
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Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression. From slaying the dancefloor with sensually acerbic sets to her ardent advocation of the cultural, political and de-colonial advancement of electronic music, BASHKKA is breathing fresh air into the scene with everything she sets her mind to. Irreversibly shaped by a decade living in New York and the Black & Brown trans women who inspired her truest incarnation, BASHKKA brings the flavour and authenticity of The Big Apple’s Ballroom scene to every party she plays. From her hometown residency at Munich’s Blitz Club to Berghain’s Panorama Bar, where she’s quickly become a regular, her sets channel an intoxicating energy that’s self-professedly “CUNT!” And on the other side of the booth, BASHKKA’s unapologetic integrity is echoed in her unwavering activism and commitment to her community. Through her vocal politics and dedication to SWANA and queer representation in the scene, BASHKKA is reimagining the counter-cultural potential of electronic music’s origins for the contemporary club sphere. Her debut EP, forthcoming in 2023, will see BASHKKA’s brazen attitude blended with a highly underrated technical prowess.Their RA profile lists UMAY and Spotlight Records.often with Berghain, Fadi Mohem, Roi Perez, none of them here that night
“Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate.”
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Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate. Born and raised in New York, Kwarteng has withstood shifting sands in dance music to represent a curatorial presence with a deep knowledge of music history, driven by a dedication to regenerating its culture. In an era of everything at once, Kwarteng is a DJ who weaves stories for the dancefloor that often look to the past, while always focusing on possible futures. In an era of sonic singularities, Kwarteng’s flexibility and curiosity is a virtue; her long-awaited debut at Dekmantel Festival in 2023 resulted in no less than three sets across the weekend, each possessing contrasting energies. Elsewhere London’s iconic Fabric have championed Kwarteng on multiple occasions, programming her into their prestigious 25th birthday celebrations alongside the likes of Ben UFO and Ricardo Villalobos. At Berghain, she has appeared with even greater frequency as part of some of the fabled club’s most crucial parties, including CSD, Silvester, as well as smoothly piloting seven-hour closing sets in Panorama Bar. Such reverberations have reached far beyond the club; FKA twigs extended a personal invite to soundtrack her 2024 Met Gala afterparty. Taking place at The Standard, Kwarteng played just a few blocks uptown from the Soho Grand ballroom, where she had once furtively begun her first DJ residency, less than a decade earlier. The roots of this keen musicality run deep. Born in Brooklyn to Ghanaian parents but raised in the Bronx, Kwarteng’s childhood was soundtracked by a mix of first-wave Highlife, Afrobeat and disco. Outside her own front door, in a thriving neighborhood of diverse American experiences, entire sounds and scenes expanded and exploded as pop-culture began to mutate in new ways, both online and off. Crossing to Manhattan for school, the tempo changed entirely as rock, hip hop and experimental music filled Kwarteng’s ears, accompanying her intense study. Juggling academia with the beat became part of life, and she was later presented with the Mixcloud Online Radio Award for Best Eclectic Show, broadcasting on then burgeoning online radio station, The Lot. An early and completely unexpected acknowledgement of an instinct for music that traversed genre expectations, it laid down the foundations for her later move and return to Europe, and a commitment to trusting her creative instincts. Here, Kwarteng has not only become a fixture in established, open-minded musical spaces everywhere from Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Paris, but is equally called upon to establish the energy of new ventures, such as Horst Club in Belgium. Her resplendent selections have made connections further still, on tour in Australia, South America and soon to include Asia. Listening and dancing to Kwarteng, whether in a cavernous rave hall, a sweat-soaked underground club or amid the temporary pleasures of a festival, is an experience that feels at once familiar but always energizing. Fluidly slipping through a mix of heady 80s and 90s US house, disco interpretations that traverse diaspora and eras, and the futurist pulse of physical, emotive techno, Kwarteng expertly matches the requisite energy of contemporary queer rave culture. This understanding led to an invitation to make a storied Glastonbury festival debut at the legendary Block 9, the deepest pleasure center within the nocturnal NYC Downlow, before returning in 2024 for a back-to-back set with Shanti Celeste, this time on the wider scale of the Silver Hayes stage. Wherever she performs, Kwarteng’s expertise serves to not only continue the championing of Black American genres such as house, techno and disco, but equally, to explore the continuum of global dance music as a whole. Having laid the foundations for a unique musical journey, it’s a level of respect that’s tangible on any dancefloor. In these increasingly sacred spaces, Gabrielle Kwarteng’s personal passion translates into collective ecstasy. The dig continues.Recently at public records, BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Massimiliano Pagliara, Boris, none of them here that night
“Josh Caffé is an assured part of the London house and techno scene.”
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Josh Caffé is an assured part of the London house and techno scene. He is someone who has nurtured a close following of fans thanks to his varied, lauded DJ sets and live showsTheir RA profile lists International DeeJay Gigolo Records, Batty Bass Records, Phantasy Sound, Night Sheen Records and 1 more.Recently at public records, Nowadays · often with Mike Servito, Josh Steers, S4M23, none of them here that night
Recently at Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Rose Kourts, MARRØN, Dj Warning, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mike Servito10 with The Carry Nation and 3 with Josh Caffé
- Berghain7 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 5 with BASHKKA
- Kim Anh7 with The Carry Nation and 2 with Analog Soul
- LYDO6 with The Carry Nation and 3 with ANTOJITO
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA3 with ANTOJITO and 3 with The Carry Nation
- Boris3 with BASHKKA and 3 with Gabrielle Kwarteng
- Massimiliano Pagliara3 with BASHKKA and 3 with Gabrielle Kwarteng
- Josh Steers3 with ANTOJITO and 2 with Josh Caffé
1,058 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at Nowadays.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Nowadays1,183
- Middle half finished between554 and 1,707
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted185
The room
Nowadays — 804 events and 1,369 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (22), Bass (21), House (15), Club (6) and Electro (6). genre tags on this room’s listings