BLACKOUT - DJ T-1000 aka Alan Oldham, Alexander Technique, Microdot, Giovani, Pjay & MORE

Who they are

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  DJ T-1000

  Berlin, Germany · 4 bookings since Aug 2023

  “A lifelong cartoonist and graphic designer, a young Oldham published his own indie comic book "Johnny Gambit" in 1987 to local notoriety.”

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  A lifelong cartoonist and graphic designer, a young Oldham published his own indie comic book "Johnny Gambit" in 1987 to local notoriety. Hired that same year by his childhood friend Derrick May to illustrate several memorable pieces for his new Transmat label, this led to Oldham's very first involvement in the fledgling techno scene. More art requests quickly followed, most famously from the Djax-Up-Beats label (NL), where his art took center stage for many years (the lone EP that Oldham produced for Djax, under the name Signal To Noise Ratio, brought home a 1991 Detroit Metro Times Music Award for best single in "Detroit Is Burning"). At the same time, college-student Oldham was hired at local radio station WDET, hosting Detroit's first-ever all-electronic radio program, "Fast Forward," introducing artists like UR, Richie Hawtin and Carl Craig to local airwaves. Five years later, Oldham found himself under the tutelage of UR's Mad Mike Banks. Initially hired as UR's "Minister of Information," working side-by-side with Rob Hood and others in the office, Oldham was eventually tapped to replace his departing friend Jeff Mills as DJ on UR's world tour (quitting WDET in the process), and DJ T-1000 (and his label Generator, distributed by Submerge) was born. Big shoes to fill, but he was up to the task. For a year afterwards, Oldham toured with Banks in the UR techno boot camp. Since those long-ago days, a solo Oldham continues to rock crowds in Berlin (with an unofficial residency at Tresor), Milan, Barcelona (unofficial residency at Moog), Madrid, London, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and all points in between with his own no-nonsense brand of bangin', funky-ass techno. When DJ T-1000 is on the flyer, fans know he's bringing the ruckus. In 2004, Oldham finally left a flagging Motor City for the Midwest boomtown of Chicago. And in 2005 he finally established his permanent European base in the world's latest electronic music capital, Berlin. When he's not behind the decks or in the studio producing electronic dance music for labels like Tresor Berlin, Inzec (CH), Minimalsoul (CH), or his own Pure Sonik and Generator imprints, Oldham has provided artwork for the electronic music industry for almost 20 years. Also, his drawings and large-scale paintings have been on display in art galleries in Chicago, Berlin, Paris, Los Angeles, and most recently a sold-out opening in Amsterdam.
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  Their RA profile lists React Records, Astralwerks, BPitch, Tresor and 6 more.

  Recently at public records · often with Alan Oldham, TRESOR, GLOBUS, none of them here that night

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  Alexander Technique

  New York City · 13 bookings since Nov 2023

  “New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world.”

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  New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world. Technique’s signature sound; Stripped-down, banging techno made for peak time hours at main stages, warehouses & more intimate settings. The surging spike in his global fan base can be directly attributed to the consistent track support from legendary DJs such as Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing, Maceo Plex, Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer, The Blessed Madonna, Josh Wink, Loco Dice and even gaining major support from main stream artists like Calvin Harris & Oliver Heldens. A true multifaceted artist, Alexander Technique is co-founder of the label "Terminator Records" with the legendary Todd Terry, focusing on releasing hard groove techno bangers. In addition, launching in 2024 his newest underground label and event brand Techno Riots. Alexander Technique manages his heavy release schedule at all times, continuously producing raw, intense beats that move your soul. His latest EP is out now on Ramon Tapia’s label "Say What? Records" which has peaked at #5 on the Beatport Techno Top 100. You can find his signature style of techno and upcoming releases on Nicole Moudaber’s label Mood Records, Dolma Records & more to drop in 2024.
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  Their RA profile lists Say What? Recordings and Mood Records.

  Recently at 3 Dollar Bill, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Tommie Sunshine, K2, Joverine, none of them here that night

• Microdot

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  Giovani

  New York City · 47 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Giovani, under the name of Switch, started his Dj career in 2000, 3 years after he won the Human Pattern and The Riddle DJ contest in 2003, then had his first residency in a small underground club called "Subroyal" in Bogotá, Colombia.”

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  Giovani, under the name of Switch, started his Dj career in 2000, 3 years after he won the Human Pattern and The Riddle DJ contest in 2003, then had his first residency in a small underground club called "Subroyal" in Bogotá, Colombia. He was playing all sorts of music from Electro,Techno, Tech‐house to Breaks. Spinning in the most popular clubs in Colombia's capital city, Bogota like Monitor, Barbarella, Arena, La Sala, 4Rooms and more ‐ this got the attention of Ultrabass collective whom in 2004 invited him to play at the Bogotraxx Festival which is a self‐funded independent festival with the objective to spread electronic art and music to the different sectors of Bogotá with free concerts and workshops. This festival has the participation of Djs from Germany and more European countries like France where this festival was celebrated simultaneously. Giovani’s participation in the arts and electronic music festival Bogotrax, propelled a European tour later on 2004 where he pinned in differents Clubs such us: Batofar (www.batofar.org), Glazart (http://www.glazart.com/), Rexclub (http://www.rexclub.com/), Le 4 sans (http://www.le4sans.com/), Le fleche d’or (http://www.flechedor.fr/), Technoparade 2005 (http://www.technoparade.fr/) Le Placard Headphones Festival 2005 (http://www.leplacard.org/) and private events until the end of the 2005’s summer. In 2006 Giovani moves to New York where he has played ever since his arrival ratifying his sometimes‐quirky, somewhat‐spacey always‐banging style of mixing, earning respect among the industry members and fans. In the big apple Giovani had his first residency at Bar 13 NYC become an active element of Biatch Corp collective and started techno parties and in 2008 was established also as a recording label. Biatch Corp collective was responsible of the debut artist in New York like: Joseph Capriatti, Stephan Bodzin, Perc and many more, the collective was selected between the top 5 techno parties in New York by the Time Out New York magazine, great accomplishment at that time in the constantly struggling New York scene. In 2010 founded Trilogy NYC events. w/ (Vj ELI-Q) and still providing events to support New York's Electronic music scene, connecting and providing an opportunity for local talent Djs from all over the world but specially support of Colombian Djs/Artist. Some Clubs, parties and event were Giovani perform: Output, TBA Brooklyn, Cielo, Bar 13, Mixmag Lab NY, Sullivan Room, Black Flamenco, Ceremony, Black Markett Membership, ReSolute, Halcyon Records Shop, Studio 299 Brooklyn, Hiro Ball Room, Le Poison Rouge, The Paper Box, Lot 45, Wyckoff Beer Garden, Studio B, Raine, SRB Brooklyn, System, Z Hotel, National Underground, The red Velvet Lounge, Open House, Sheik & Beik, Karma, Unicorn Meat, and more. Shared stage with the following artists: Stephan Bodzin, Perc, Joseph Capriatti,Jeff Mills, Alex Bau, Markantonio, Mark Broom, Monoloc, Exos, John Beltrán, Kilbourne, Frankie Bones, Ayako Mori, Dense & Pika, Julia Govor, Lenny Dee, The Crystal method, Ophidian, Dustin Zhan, Marko Nastic, The Advent,Gregor Tresher, Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), tim Green, Kyle Geiger, Xpansul, Martinez, Pekka, Luca Bacchetti, Swayzak, Agent Orange, Danton Eeprom, Deepak Sharma, Silicone Soul, Efdmin, Jamie Kid, Thomas Melchoir, My My, Abe Duque, John Selway, Stewart Walker, Trent Cantrelle, Damian Lazarus, Stimming, Dinky, Jona, Joey Beltran, Misstress Barbara (WMC Miami 2009) , Denite, DJ Three, Shlomi Aber, Pablo Boliva, Jeff Samuel, Guido Scheider, GummiHz, Lee Curtis, Guti, Brendon Moller, Markus Mehta, Derek Marin, Metope, Benno Bloome, Ambivalent, Insideout, Funkstrorung, Monkey Bros.Oriol Calvo, Mario Ochoa, Stephan Barnem Connie, Lenny Posso, Dennis Rodgers, Andrew Technique, Chopstick, Ascii Disko, Flavio Diaz, Namito, Pierce, Lawrence aka Sten, Karri O, Pfirter, Darko Esser, Someone Else, Marc Marzenit, Jeff Mills, Alex Bau, Markantonio, Pawas, Erphun, Tim Baker, Taster Peter, Marco Effe, Sonico, Paula Velez, Destro, Dj Emerson, Maxx Rossi, Tensal, Temudo, Klauss, Sasha Carass, Pornbugs and More
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  Recently at The Woodshop, Gama Lounge, Listen Brooklyn · often with No Yugen, Todd Fatjo, Prince of Queens, none of them here that night

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  Pjay

  New York City · 30 bookings since Sep 2023

  “NYC based DJ and LIVE act, PJay originally starting out spinning industrial music at the legendary club Caffeine/Voodoo and was a pioneering event producer and graphic designer of the early east coast raves. he’s performed LIVE at many of the old school NYC venues such as Limelight, Webster Hall, Output, Black Market and was a staple in the Brooklyn warehouse scene.”

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  NYC based DJ and LIVE act, PJay originally starting out spinning industrial music at the legendary club Caffeine/Voodoo and was a pioneering event producer and graphic designer of the early east coast raves. he’s performed LIVE at many of the old school NYC venues such as Limelight, Webster Hall, Output, Black Market and was a staple in the Brooklyn warehouse scene. He was the founder of the afterhours club National Underground in downtown manhattan and co-producer of the long-running Tronic events series back in the day. PJay currently teaches analog and modular synthesis to students at his classroom, Analog Recreation. He performs regularly in Detroit during Movement festival and in New York.

  Recently at Gama Lounge, Dada, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with DJ Courtney K, Todd Fatjo, Tommy Diaz, none of them here that night

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  A DJ Named SNE

  New York City · 16 bookings since Sep 2023

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  Recently at SILO, Symmetry, Brooklyn Burj · often with Condor, Stef Ozaru, STEEN, none of them here that night

• Mrfaust999

  New York City · 9 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Brooklyn has been pretty popular around here lately and for good reason… these djs live that shit, that vibe, those parties, it’s almost every single weekend there’s an underground rave happening somewhere so things haven’t quite changed much since the 90s, that’s for sure.”

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  Brooklyn has been pretty popular around here lately and for good reason… these djs live that shit, that vibe, those parties, it’s almost every single weekend there’s an underground rave happening somewhere so things haven’t quite changed much since the 90s, that’s for sure. Born in Brooklyn New York, Clarence grew up in sheep's head Bay Brooklyn in the early 90s. Went to his first Storm Rave and this would start him on this journey just like many of us here. He Started DJing at the age of 15, while many other kids were busy doing anything BUT that. He was different, he chose a different path he says… “My first official gig was at a club called The Purple Lounge on Sheepshead bay Road, And then I started doing little after parties”. This love affair that he soon discovered with real techno would eventually send him throughout the city to buy vinyl, wherever he could get his hands on it and it always led him to Sonic Groove in Brooklyn at the time (owned by Frankie Bones and Co). There was also a shop on King's Highway called Music Factory where they always had the best deals on budget vinyl there. After getting his collection racked up, he was now known as Mr. Faust 999 and just like anyone else here reading this, that was a VERY special time for New York City and for what we do, now considered just vast memories and dreams if we are even lucky to say that. For those who know him, his sound is heavily influenced by the artist of that time… Jeff Mills, Kevin Saunders, Frankie Bones, Oscar Mulero, also some 90s Synthpop and Darkwave, Portishead, Depeche Mode, Nizer Ebb, Switchblade Symphony and also a splash of Rock influences like Bad Brains, Nirvana, Green Jelly, and Danzig... so we see where that dark, nightime tone comes from. His approach to techno is more of a hypnotic one/classical chords paired up with a little house and soul. “My collective inspiration derives From many factors, Current events, Life changes, And personal growth...” when asked what he thought about the future of techno- “The current minimal and dark sounds coming out of Madrid, Barcelona and Portugal Have caught my attention as of late And it's truly motivating and ahead of its time...” Mr. Faust 999 currently produces music and its out on all streaming platforms, he is currently signed to Downside Up Records. Being affiliated with various different groups from New York and New Jersey, he’s able to skip up and down north east rocking parties from clubs to hole-in-the-walls, to seedy afterhours and raves. You can find him on Spotify, Bandcamp just to name a few. His new release “Cyber Intercourse” is recently out now on Beatport as well.
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  Their RA profile lists Downside Up Recordings and Techno Parade.

  Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Dolso's · often with Freaky Frank, Foodstampz, Kory, none of them here that night

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  CHRIS LEWIS

  New York State · 14 bookings since Mar 2024

  “Chris Lewis is a revered New York-based DJ and selector, known for crafting transformative sonic journeys that fuse House, Techno, Breaks, and Trance into a seamless, soul-moving experience.”

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  Chris Lewis is a revered New York-based DJ and selector, known for crafting transformative sonic journeys that fuse House, Techno, Breaks, and Trance into a seamless, soul-moving experience. A true Jedi master of musical curation, Chris has spent decades shaping dance floors across the globe with his signature blend of power, precision, and passion. His origin story begins in Chicago, 1987—a chance visit to former college roommates turned into a life-altering immersion in the birthplace of House. Frequenting legendary clubs and absorbing sets by icons like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and “Jumpin” Julian Perez, Chris found himself at the epicenter of a cultural revolution. The sounds of Chicago House and Detroit Techno became encoded in his DNA, laying the foundation for a lifelong devotion to the craft. Returning to NYC in 1989, Chris launched his DJ career with a mission: to move bodies and elevate spirits. His residencies span iconic venues coast to coast—from Prince’s Glam Slam in Los Angeles to Metropolis Irvine, CA, The Roxy, NYC, Keybar in Brooklyn, Bar None in Hoboken. He’s graced the decks at Webster Hall, The Tunnel, Nowadays, and international hotspots in Venezuela, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Chris has shared the booth with legends including Victor Simonelli, Timo Maas, Sandra Collins, Doc Martin, Frankie Bones, and DJ Disciple. His sets are praised for their genre-fluidity and emotional depth, effortlessly weaving Afro House, Deep Tech, Nu Disco, Tribal, Techno, Dub House Disco,, Breaks and Classic NYC vibes into hypnotic, high-energy performances. Currently, Chris holds monthly residencies at KEYBAR in Bushwick—where he helms the ever sparkling “GLITTERATI!” party, featuring dub house disco, nu disco, deep and NYC classic house vibes. THE KEEP in Ridgewood, NY, showcasing a broader spectrum of house and techno flavors. He’s a regular at rooftop venues in Times Square and waterfront spots in Connecticut.. Upcoming appearances including House of Glass alongside Mike Clark “Agent X” and Rissa Garcia, DISTRICT APPLE at MADRADIO April 17th, MOVEMENT, May 22nd, and Torture Chamber at Bossa Nova Civic Club in July. In October, he returns to Medellín, Colombia, continuing his global journey. Fans and fellow DJs follow his weekly hype chart of future house and techno hits, published every Wednesday on Instagram and Facebook—has become a trusted source for what’s next in underground dance music. “For me, it’s all about sharing music that makes an unforgettable impact and moves people. Fusing techno, house, breaks, and trance into a seamless flow—mixing from power to power—is what I strive for. Journey by DJ isn’t just a concept. It’s a mantra.”

  Recently at The Keep, Bossa Nova Civic Club, The Office · often with Heather Heart, Tommy Junior, Ali Coleman, none of them here that night

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  Destro187

  New York City · 30 bookings since Nov 2023

  “Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s.”

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  Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Today, as a DJ for nearly 25 years, Destro favors the sounds of Hard Techno, Ghettotek, Chicago Hard House and the melodic elements found in Trance and Progressive House. As part of The Usual Suspects DJ collective, Destro co-hosted TNL (a well-received Techno & House Music online show) for close to three years. Destro’s recently released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic, with additional releases in the works.
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  Their RA profile lists Hard Electronic and Techno Parade.

  Recently at The Woodshop, The Keep, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with SPEEDŸ, K2, Dark Stranger, none of them here that night

• 2 HR Set

• Visuals by ELI-Q