Discoteca Dead Letter
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Fri 6 Dec 2024
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Luigi Sambuy and C Us — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 Nov 2023.
- Brooklyn On Wax and Rapha — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Disgonuts and Rapha — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Disgonuts and Brooklyn On Wax — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Mar 2024.
Who they are
“A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm.”
their own biography
the whole biography
A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm. Analyzing melodies and chords with a musician's ear, the Dominican-American artist blends different genres and moods in all his creative pursuits–DJing, producing, singing, playing instruments, and even his skills on the mic. Thanks to a childhood spent playing in church and jazz drumming, the Florida-born, New York-based act has a natural sense of harmony. He takes on the role of musical cartographer in his Afro-Latin band, Conclave, whose debut album was named one of Resident Advisor's best in 2021 and praised by both Rolling Stone and the New Yorker. Acting as the ensemble's bandlander, vocalist, and key instrumentalist, TORIBIO connects jazz, soul, and house from various cultures with style and grace. His speciality in sonic connections are especially tangible in his DJing. Gliding from pan-Latin club to raw electro to jazz to old-school funk, his sets are a masterclass in building energy and tension. Whether playing Boiler Room or clubs in Mexico City and Tokyo, he knows how to work a crowd with selections and transitions that are as precise as they are powerful. As a producer, his edits and originals are DJ weapons, rinsed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Rich Medina, and Theo Parrish. His original tracks have been remixed by the likes of Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, and DJ Spinna. Known for fostering community through movement, his Brooklyn block parties (Public Service NYC) embody the spirit of New York’s dance culture while his newly formed imprint B.D.A. is quickly becoming known for bringing these vibes to vinyl. A TORIBIO show is a full-body experience— as he always says, “bring dat ass, and your feet will follow.”House on 16, Deep House on 6, Disco on 6 and Downtempo on 6. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on BDA (4) (2) and Bastard Jazz Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists BBE, Fool's Gold, Darker Than Wax, Razor-N-Tape and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Nightmoves, Dead Letter No. 9, Gabriela · often with Mickey Perez, Love Injection, MUSCLECARS, none of them here that night
“Described as “Brain yoga” by BBC radio 1, Luigi Sambuy has been making electronic music since he was sixteen and living between Italy, California and Hawaii.”
their own biography
Deep House on 8, Progressive House on 6, Tech House on 4 and Ambient on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Anjunadeep (1), Home Again (1) and Reflections (18) (1); their RA profile also lists Poker Flat Recordings and Mechanical. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Apollo Studio, The Chocolate Factory, H0L0 · often with Choukroun, Arnold, Armii1n, none of them here that night
“C US is a multifaceted artist and co-founder of Metronome, a New York-based art collective pushing the boundaries of house and techno culture.”
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C US is a multifaceted artist and co-founder of Metronome, a New York-based art collective pushing the boundaries of house and techno culture. With a deep understanding of spatial and auditory experiences, she seamlessly blends her expertise in architecture and stage design with her dynamic presence as a DJ. As a core driver behind Metronome, she has been instrumental in curating events that celebrate innovation and inclusivity within the underground music scene. From building stages to building soundscapes, C US thrives on transforming spaces and experiences into something greater than the sum of their parts.Last at Apollo Studio in Nov · often with Arnold, Choukroun, Armii1n, none of them here that night
“D I S G O N U T S is a Brooklyn / Mexico CIty based vinyl-centric DJ with an insatiable passion for moving dance floors.”
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D I S G O N U T S is a Brooklyn / Mexico CIty based vinyl-centric DJ with an insatiable passion for moving dance floors. Cutting his teeth in the disco scene of New York City, Disgonuts developed a unique style blending club music of all decades: soulful New York, Detroit, and Chicago house, obscure disco, electro, boogie, afro-latin, and nu-wave. Disgonuts is co-founder of The Funky Seshwa, one of Brooklyn’s biggest rising DIY party & music programming collectives focusing on sharing psychedelic dance music from around the world. He is also the co-founder of Discoteca, a roaming DIY party currently making waves in the underbelly of NYC & Mexico City. He is also label manager and A&R at internationally celebrated disco/house music label Razor-N-Tape as well as the manager for afro-punk-funk cult dance band Underground System. With a knack for continuously producing better & more evolved events, only time can tell what magic Disgonuts & crew will be up to next.Their RA profile lists Razor-N-Tape.Recently at public records, Eris, H0L0 · often with JKriv, Aaron Dae, Willy Soul, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn On Wax is a NYC-based collective of like-minded music lovers, striving to bring those 12 inch records, together with their VG+ paper scuffs, lightly faded cover art, and ear-titillating crackly sounds, back into focus”
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Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, H0L0, Bohemia · often with Timo Lee, Bev, Sky Society, none of them here that night
Recently at Eris, Now & Then NYC, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Willy Soul, La Fortune, REUBEN P, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Armii1n3 with Luigi Sambuy, 2 with C Us and 1 with Disgonuts
- Arnold7 with C Us and 7 with Luigi Sambuy
- Willy Soul8 with Disgonuts and 2 with Rapha
- Choukroun6 with Luigi Sambuy and 2 with C Us
- Leone3 with Luigi Sambuy and 1 with C Us
- Zayd2 with Luigi Sambuy and 1 with C Us
- Elon1 with Brooklyn On Wax and 1 with Rapha
- Ennio Skoto1 with C Us and 1 with Luigi Sambuy
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Dead Letter No. 975
- Middle half finished between47 and 122
- Past Fridays at this venue counted107
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
Discoteca NYC — 8 events and 45 artists since Oct 2023.