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Boris, Tama Sumo b2b Lakuti + Jasmine Infiniti, Concrete Husband

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Sat 26 Oct 2024

Paragon

Press play

Who was billed5 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

5 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Tama Sumo and Lakuti — 21 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 31 Aug 2023.
  • Boris and Concrete Husband — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
  • Boris and Lakuti — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Oct 2024.
  • Boris and Tama Sumo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Oct 2024.
  • Jasmine Infiniti and Concrete Husband — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 17 Aug 2023.

Who they are

  • Boris

    Berlin, Germany · 27 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Boris, the long-standing Berghain resident, is deeply committed to the captivating magic that unfolds on the dance floor.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Boris, the long-standing Berghain resident, is deeply committed to the captivating magic that unfolds on the dance floor. This burning passion within him sparks a longing to shape, tease and playfully amplify the intensity of the dance floor action. With over two decades of experience as a producer for the likes of Ostgut Ton and Careless and as a DJ, he remains an unwavering, yet never predictable, mainstay. Renowned for his extended, scorching techno closing sets, Boris is one of the most well-versed and dedicated protagonists in Berlin's vibrant queer electronic scene. However, to pigeonhole Boris only to Berlin would be doing him a disservice. In fact, his visits to legendary clubs like Paradise Garage and the Loft in New York City have left an indelible mark on his persona and DJ style. Imagine the euphoric sounds that created a sense of belonging and ecstasy in Boris's heart while experiencing the massive pumping sound and welcoming community feeling at NYC's clubs. He brings this same warmth and playful energy to dance floors worldwide. His infectious style makes it effortless for clubbers to lose themselves in the music and partying, earning him a loyal following within the queer scene - and beyond. Whether he's playing small, intimate clubs, festivals, or his prestigious residencies such as Berghain, Faust in Seoul, or House of Mince in Sydney, Boris has the gift to take people to another state of mind where nothing matters but the music and the moment.
    Techno on 5, House on 6, Electro on 3 and Ambient on 2. styles on their catalogued releases
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Careless Records and 30D Records.

    Recently at H0L0, Superior Ingredients, Knockdown Center · often with Massimiliano Pagliara, Wilco, Veit, none of them here that night

  • Tama Sumo

    Berlin, Germany · 15 bookings since Aug 2023

    “I started out in a bar called Drama in Kreuzberg, which has been an important hang out for the scene and one of the first bars ever to feature its own djs at the weekend.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    I started out in a bar called Drama in Kreuzberg, which has been an important hang out for the scene and one of the first bars ever to feature its own djs at the weekend. The Drama has been one of the few locations featuring house music, instead of techno dominating all the other clubs and bars at that time. I used to play a lot of soulful vocal house and quickly became a resident at Globus/Tresor, as well as at the gay Saturdays at Café Moskau. „My motivation is and has been a mixture of fun and communication. Verbally as well as non-verbally. I love to create and play with different moods and atmospheres. I’m still fascinated by the fact that music can release a huge amount of energy and how music creates fun, jollying anyone along without any reason or principle. Music and bass in particular can make people happy!“ Since 1997, when I have been a resident at Globus/Tresor, I gradually opened up stylistically and didn’t feel the need anymore to go along the lines of the techno and house division. Since 2001 I regularly played at the gay/lesbian „Dance with the Aliens“ parties at the old OstGut and consequently at the end of 2004 I became a resident at the new Panorama Bar / Berghain. In the meantime I developed a varied style ranging from new and classic House to Techno including a lot of Disco, Afrobeats..... It is fundamental to my work as a DJ that I manage to let the music, the crowd and myself run freely. I have to turn off my head and go with the flow. This always is the challenge and if it works it is big fun. The crowd and i have to get kind of cosy with each other. And if I manage to build my set up and down, to go to lots of different places, it is perfect!
    Their RA profile lists Rabid Records, Diamonds & Pearls, Ostgut Ton, Hotflush Recordings and 1 more.

    Recently at public records, Nowadays, BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Virginia, Fadi Mohem, none of them here that night

  • Lakuti

    London, United Kingdom · 17 bookings since Aug 2023

    Their RA profile lists Yore Records.

    Recently at public records, Nowadays, BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Fadi Mohem, Steffi, none of them here that night

  • Jasmine Infiniti

    New York City · 19 bookings since Aug 2023

    Their RA profile lists Wet Trax, Occultists, ROAMANCE, LXVIII and 2 more.

    Recently at Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon · often with ARCHANGEL, Cisne, Doula, none of them here that night

  • Concrete Husband

    New York City · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Concrete Husband is a NYC-based producer, DJ, composer, and flutist whose work bridges hypnotic techno, contemporary composition, and surrealist sound design.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Concrete Husband is a NYC-based producer, DJ, composer, and flutist whose work bridges hypnotic techno, contemporary composition, and surrealist sound design. His forward-thinking dance records Piel and Pelvic Resonance, released on White Owl Records, received critical acclaim, with Document Journal describing his music as “redefining avant-garde composition.” Educated at New England Conservatory, he draws on a deep knowledge of musical history to create emotionally charged sonic narratives that blur the line between the sensual and the uncanny. His DJ sets move through hypnotic grooves and psychological tension. A fixture of the Brooklyn techno scene, he has been seen countless times at BASEMENT, Paragon, and Knockdown Center, as well as at WIRE Festival and Merge. He is a resident of the Mexico City collective Pervert. As a composer and flutist, he merges virtuosic performance with experimental approaches to sound. Integrating live flute into his work, he has developed a singular performance language that led Eartheater to invite him to open her 2024 international tour, alongside a headline debut at Silent Green. His compositions have been presented at Amant, MoMA PS1, Museum of Modern Art, MUNCH, and Palazzo Reale. He has also scored Dion Lee’s Shanghai Fashion Week presentation and contributed flute compositions to the A24 film Beau Is Afraid. Most recently, he released the experimental project "Where The Ashes Glow" on NNA Tapes.
    Techno on 2, Afrobeat on 1, Art Rock on 1 and Ethereal on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on White Owl Records (3) (2) and Gonzo Circus (1); their RA profile also lists NNA Tapes and White Owl Records. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at The Cock, H0L0, Market Hotel · often with Juana, Ne/Re/A, VILE, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Berghain5 with Lakuti, 5 with Tama Sumo and 4 with Boris
  • Juana9 with Concrete Husband and 5 with Boris
  • Ne/Re/A8 with Concrete Husband and 6 with Boris
  • Kilopatrah Jones5 with Boris and 5 with Concrete Husband
  • Fadi Mohem3 with Lakuti and 3 with Tama Sumo
  • Mike Servito3 with Lakuti and 3 with Tama Sumo
  • Steffi3 with Lakuti and 2 with Tama Sumo
  • Virginia3 with Tama Sumo and 2 with Lakuti
732 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at Paragon.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at Paragon507
  • Middle half finished between434 and 617
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted135

The room

Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (20), Club (18), House (12) and Ghetto Tech (4). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1982612.

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.