Sorry Records + Slick Down with Kush Jones, JiaLing b2b Nick Boyd, Love Higher, sola system
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Sun 6 Oct 2024
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Elsewhere, Sat 31 OctKush Jones
- next: Mood Ring, Sat 31 OctLove Higher
- sola system
- wahala.wav
- JIALING
- next: Pianos, Tue 20 OctNick Boyd
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Love Higher and wahala.wav — 33 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Love Higher and sola system — 27 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- sola system and wahala.wav — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- sola system and Nick Boyd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 6 Oct 2024.
- Kush Jones and JIALING — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 6 Oct 2024.
- JIALING and Nick Boyd — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 2 Aug 2024.
- Love Higher and JIALING — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 2 Jul 2024.
Who they are
“Kush Jones is a multi talented producer, DJ, and music visionary who has redefined the landscape of bass-driven music.”
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Kush Jones is a multi talented producer, DJ, and music visionary who has redefined the landscape of bass-driven music. Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Kush seamlessly merges the raw energy of footwork, techno, and club music with influences drawn from hip-hop, dancehall, and experimental soundscapes. His innovative approach has positioned him as a leading force in the global underground electronic music scene. Renowned for his ability to transcend genres, Kush Jones crafts electrifying, bass-heavy productions that fuse traditional rhythms with futuristic sound design. His signature style—a blend of intricate beat patterns, gritty textures, and infectious grooves—resonates deeply with both club crowds and experimental music enthusiasts. Always pushing boundaries, Kush has earned a devoted fanbase while solidifying his reputation as a true pioneer in modern electronic music.Footwork on 49, Techno on 45, House on 42 and Jungle on 23. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Future Times, Moveltraxx, HAUS of ALTR, JUKE BOUNCE WERK and 1 more.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Market Hotel, Good Room · often with MoMA Ready, DJ SWISHA, STEEN, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms.”
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Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms. With an eclectic range that spans Baile Funk, Footwork, Ghetto Tech, Techno, and beyond, Love Higher takes listeners on a sonic journey like no other. As a proud member of the esteemed Blessed Up Gang, a remarkable Black DJ collective rooted in Ohio, as well as VRRG, their influence and artistry extend far and wide. You can find their exhilarating DJ mixes released on prestigious labels such as Jerome, Femmethug, Daisychain, and Somersault Records. Moreover, Love Higher has shared the stage with luminaries including the enigmatic A.S.L. Princess, the visionary Titonton Duvante, and the captivating Please (CHI). Prepare to be transported to new dimensions as Love Higher unleashes their sonic prowess, captivating hearts, and minds with every beat.Recently at Mood Ring, Jade, Jupiter Disco · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Nishévitha, none of them here that night
“Raised between three continents, borders and genres aren’t boundaries when sola system weaves sonic tapestries - from global club and bad bitch rap to percussive bass and shimmery house, sola system’s goal is to make you move. sola system is driven by a desire to connect QTPOC communities through music. sola system is a co-founder of ABEG NYC, a collective by and for queer Africans, and SLICK DOWN, a collective focused on electronic music’s roots in black culture. they are a resident on 8 Ball Radio and host their party HYPNOSIS quarterly.”
their own biography
Recently at Mi Sabor Cafe, Jade, Mood Ring · often with SLICK DOWN, Madre Guía, DJ Shannon, none of them here that night
“Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger.”
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Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger. A resident on NYC's 8 Ball Radio, with appearances on Balamii and The Lot Radio, his show PALM WINE is a personal exploration of Black electronic and experimental music, the immediacy of the dance floor, and cultural memory.Recently at Earthly Delights, Mood Ring, H0L0 · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Niyah West, none of them here that night
“multidisciplinary artist from Baltimore, with roots in Taiwan based in Brooklyn”
their own biography
Bass Music on 13, Breaks on 13, House on 12 and Baltimore Club on 12. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Clasico Records (2) (1), Local Action (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists Clasico, TREKKIE TRAX and Banana Pudding. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Mood Ring, Rash, Paragon · often with Jubilee, HONEY B, Dynoman, none of them here that night
“Between his own DJing and his work behind Sorry Records, Nick Boyd has become something of a staple of the New York’s club circuit.”
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Between his own DJing and his work behind Sorry Records, Nick Boyd has become something of a staple of the New York’s club circuit. Behind the boards, he pairs old-school house and techno sounds with a more new-school kitchen-sink mentality. He plays with reverence but without idolatry, paying homage to his favorite scenes without tying himself to them. A hopeless devotee and passionate fixture of the New York City rave underground, Nick is the founder of beloved Brooklyn based DIY label Sorry Records which has been putting out records from a wide variety of stand out folks from the American dance music underground for over in half a decade now. Nick is a long time resident on both The Lot Radio and 8 Ball Radio and has contributed mixes to Honcho Podcast, Rinse FM, and Spontaneous Affinity. He currently runs a monthly Sorry Records residency at Brooklyn techno institution Bossa Nova Civic Club and has played everywhere from Nowadays to North Carolina’s Slingshot Festival, Good Room to beloved Pittsburgh queer rave Jellyfish, FOURTH WORLD to long running Boston-based house music institution Social Studies, as well as made multiple appearances at The Carry Nation’s legendary residency party in NYC. Nick also occasionally writes about music and interviews artists for Love Injection, Crack Magazine, The Fader, and Bolting Bits. ---------------------------------------- Clubs: Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club, ANIMAL, Good Room, Paragon, Mansions, Jupiter Disco, House of Yes, H0L0, Good Life Bar (Boston), The Listening Club (Chicago), Glen Falls House, The Deep End, Good Bar, ... Parties/Festivals: Jellyfish (Pittsburgh), Social Studies (Boston), Slingshot Festival (Durham, NC), Cause & Effect (NYC) Radio: The Lot Radio, Rinse FM, Rinse France, WKCR 89.9FM NY, WNYU 89.1 FM, WKDU Philadelphia 91.7 FM, WERA 96.7FM Arlington, Foundation.fm, Lower Grand Radio, East Village Radio Mix Series: Honcho Podcast, Spontaneous Affinity, XOXA, Good Room, Sweat Equity, Somersault Records, Rave Scout Cookies, Bossa Nova Civic Club/Bossa Radio, ghungru, Never Say Ruin, Fixed Rhythms ---------------------------------------- “Grounded by an encyclopedic knowledge of dance music history and generous sharing of that knowledge, Nick and Sorry Records are beacons of integrity and openness in today's dance music community.” - Lychee, Spontaneous Affinity "Loveable, Hard Working, Absolutely Rowdy Party Starters, Speaker Freaks... yea I dunno, what more can you say about Sorry Records? One of New York's hardest working crews, and a bottomless well of support for the city's scene." - Sweat Equity “As the boss of Sorry Records – one of New York’s finest contempo dance labels – Nick Boyd has been giving multiple leg-ups to a fresh wave of producers like Tony G, C Powers, DJ Wawa and Olive T.” – Chal Ravens, The Face “Over the past five years Sorry Records has been both a bedrock and beneficiary of New York City’s fertile scene.” — Gabriel Szatan, Beatportal "A currently indispensable NYC label" - Piotyr Orlov, Dada Strain “Since its foundation in 2015, Sorry Records has become a critical outpost in New York’s dance-music scene. The label balances an unwavering commitment to the city’s dance music history with a dead-serious approach to having a good time. Their best material seems like it could have come out in the ‘90s, were it not for the of-the-moment production techniques and references in the liner notes.” - Michael McKinney, Passion of the WeissTheir RA profile lists Sorry Records.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, The Chocolate Factory, Jupiter Disco · often with Russell E.L. Butler, Doula, MIRA MIRA, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- SLICK DOWN12 with Love Higher, 12 with wahala.wav and 9 with sola system
- Simisola9 with Love Higher and 8 with wahala.wav
- Nishévitha10 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Bodegaparty5 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- DJ Shannon4 with sola system and 3 with Nick Boyd
- Niyah West4 with Love Higher and 3 with wahala.wav
- ARCHANGEL3 with wahala.wav and 2 with JIALING
- DJ Houseplants3 with sola system and 2 with Nick Boyd
how this compares
- Median final count, Sundays at Bossa Nova Civic Club23
- Middle half finished between12 and 34
- Past Sundays at this venue counted199
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Slick Down — 25 events and 77 artists since Aug 2023.
Sorry Records — 29 events and 76 artists since Nov 2023.