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• Mike Servito

  New York City · 154 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly.”

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  Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly. Others take years, even decades, to make their way—but those are the ones who make the most impact, thanks to a lifetime of accumulated musical wisdom. Mike Servito is a prime example of the latter. His career is one that’s defined by a slow and steady rise to upper ranks of the deejaying realm—and along the way, he’s perfected a jacking style that equal parts house, acid and techno, a sound that pays homage to the past while being very much of-the-moment. A Detroit-area native, Servito got his early education by tuning into the Electrifying Mojo and the Wizard (Jeff Mill’s radio moniker). By the early ’90s, Servito was primed to try his hand at the deejaying arts, “I was just kind of cocky about it,” he says. “I knew I could do it.” And he was right—in the DJ hotbed of Detroit, internalizing knowledge gleamed from the likes of Mike Huckaby and Claude Young, he kept working at it until he established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Motor City circuit, eventually becoming a member in good standing with the inner circle of Ghostly International. But Servito felt the need for a change from the sometimes insular environment of Detroit. By the late ’00s, he was living in NYC with no real game plan in place. As it turned out, he didn’t really need one—he soon fell in with the city’s premier techno party, The Bunker, becoming one of its mainstay residents. Around the same time, he was beginning to make his presence known on a global scale, packing dance floors with gigs around the States and around the world. But it was a hometown festival snub in 2014 that really got things going. Servito had played Movement once before, in 2011. “And between then and 2014,” he recalls, “I had been playing so many Bunker parties, playing so many great gigs and my profile was rising—so I was sure they would book me again.” The invite never came. Instead, he booked himself at every Movement after-party he could, one of which was the annual No Way Back, a legendary throw down hosted by The Bunker New York and Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions label. The set, a riotously sweaty bleeps-and-beats affair, was recorded for posterity; unexpectedly but deservedly, it garnered a nod as the year’s No 1 online Mix of the Year on Resident Advisor. That was the spark that set Servito’s career aflame, the push that took him to the top. Since then, he’s cemented his status as one of the most respected spinners around, regularly manning the decks at such hallowed halls as Berlin’s Panorama Bar, London’s XOYO and Tokyo’s Contact, not to mention the world’s best festivals—including, of course Movement. And to this day, his approach to deejaying is refreshingly simple: “I really don’t think about it,” he says, “When I’m playing, I just dive in, and I’m OK.” He’s far more than okay—he’s one of the best around.
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  Techno on 7, Acid on 5, House on 5 and Acid House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on The Bunker New York (2) and Interdimensional Transmissions (1); their RA profile also lists Firehouse and Honey Soundsystem. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at BASEMENT, Nowadays, The Chocolate Factory · often with Shaun J. Wright, S4M23, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night

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  Connie

  New York City · 45 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Connie Yin has been a major contributor to New York City’s underground electronic scene for almost 20 years.”

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  Connie Yin has been a major contributor to New York City’s underground electronic scene for almost 20 years. With a deep fluid mix of forward thinking 4/4 styles and a defined rhythmic sensibility that flows from her alter egos as a thumping rock drummer and newbie bass player, Connie is a steady crowd favorite and an accomplished pro who always brings the goods. Whether it is as resident DJ for ReSolute, one of the world’s hottest itinerant underground parties, or on the road touring from Brazil to Dubai, Connie’s aptitude and vigorous devotion to her craft have earned her turns alongside a litany of techno’s best. Connie uses her own success to inspire others to enter the world of DJing. To date she has privately trained 15 students. Connie has been producing electronic music since 2009, under the ‘Constar’ moniker as well as Connie Yin, with a dozen releases available digitally and on vinyl, under labels such as Bedrock Records. Currently, she is producing with long time friend Karina Chaczabian as C&K, with recent vinyl releases; and J Gabriel, on various projects. Connie’s love for music spans beyond electronic music; for the last 20 years, Connie has always been involved with at least one band at all times. Current live music projects include songwriting and drumming with post punk band Jilted Lover; playing bass guitar with rock/punk band Bricklip; creating techno synthpop in synth & machine heavy band Chic Choc; and playing keyboards and drums in Bover Cand - an 80s cover band....and also making music videos, her newfound passion. Connie also enjoys romantic strolls on the beach, candlelit dinners, and cuddling.
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  Their RA profile lists Bedrock Records, Airdrop Records, NOSI Music, Jyre Records and 3 more.

  Recently at BKE Kombucha, Dada, H0L0 · often with Amy Jor, KANZE, Maksim, none of them here that night

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  Josh Steers

  New York City · 71 bookings since Sep 2023

  “JOSH STEERS IS AN AMERICAN DJ/PRODUCER BASED IN MEXICO CITY.”

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  JOSH STEERS IS AN AMERICAN DJ/PRODUCER BASED IN MEXICO CITY. FORMATIVE YEARS IMMERSED IN THE NEW YORK CITY UNDERGROUND HOUSE & TECHNO SCENE SHAPED HIS DIVERSE SOUND. DRIVEN BY RHYTHMS, STEERS BLENDS MULTIPLE GENRES CREATING A HIGH ENERGY SOUNDSCAPE
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  House on 2, Deconstructed Club on 1, Experimental on 1 and Future Bass on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Naafi (1) and Nervous Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases

  Recently at Hush, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Good Room · often with Nita Aviance, Sterling Juan Diaz, Michael Magnan, none of them here that night

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  Da Dwek

  Puerto Rico · 4 bookings since Aug 2023 · old-school rave vinyl

  “Born in Mexico but after only one year he move to San Juan Puerto Rico,Da Dwek has emerged in the last few years as one of the city's most influential exponents Djs of Tech-house in the electronic music scene.”

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  Born in Mexico but after only one year he move to San Juan Puerto Rico,Da Dwek has emerged in the last few years as one of the city's most influential exponents Djs of Tech-house in the electronic music scene. "Dwek" got his name as his tag as a graffiti artist witch was his first passion in life before he meet the art of music. Since he was a kid his parents introduce to different kinds of music like classic rock, jazz and spanish tunes . He bought his first turntable 10 years ago and stared mixing in his own house and from that he went to play in the best clubs in Puerto Rico. He has his first release on the U.K label call "New Era Recordings".His has opportunity to get to play in diferentes cultures/countries. He has share decks with people like Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Camea,Adam Beyer, Paco Osuna, Marco Carola, Guti, Ludovic, Worthy, Shaun Reeves, Holger Silken, Paul Ritch ,Tatoo Detective,Dj Craze, Andy C, BaBy Anne, Aka 1200 and Rabbit in the moon, John B only to name a few. Right now he is concentrating in producing his own sound he move to New York to stay more close to the real deal his collaborating with new labels and topnocht emerging artist to keep growing.

  Last at Dada in Jul · often with A Hurls, Dendi's Dad, Alkalina, none of them here that night

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