Battle Hymn Brooklyn: New Year's Eve
TBA - Brooklyn Warehouse, New York City
This night happened — Tue 31 Dec 2024
Press play
Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Signal, Sun 25 OctBoris
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 14 NovAlinka
- next: Signal, Sun 25 OctManu Miran
- Michael Magnan
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
1 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Boris and Alinka — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 31 Dec 2024.
- Boris and Manu Miran — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 31 Dec 2024.
- Manu Miran and Michael Magnan — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
- Boris and Michael Magnan — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 31 Dec 2024.
- Alinka and Manu Miran — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 18 Aug 2023.
Who they are
“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 releasesTheir RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Careless Records and 30D Records.Recently at Paragon, H0L0, Superior Ingredients · often with Massimiliano Pagliara, Wilco, Veit, none of them here that night
“Alinka is the kind of DJ other DJ’s will tell you about.”
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Alinka is the kind of DJ other DJ’s will tell you about. She has a unique power on the decks that comes from lifelong passion and time served, with a focused devotion to her first love – house music. Raised on Chicago’s vibrant house sound with toes dipped into Detroit techno, Europe’s more robust approaches to bass music and the myriad of genre’s coming from cities like Berlin, London and Paris. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, her early childhood included reluctantly learning the piano, her mother is a pianist, while trying to convince her parents to let her play guitar. Her exposure to Western music was limited, living in a communist country where censorship was common practice. Her family eventually immigrated to Chicago as Jewish refugees in the late ‘80s as the USSR crumbled. This was her first experience of pop music and she fell head over heels for the chart sounds of Madonna and Janet Jackson. Then came house music from local radio shows where you could frequently hear tracks by Chicago legends like Cajmere and DJ Funk, and shows like Sonic Boom helped expose underground music to the masses. By the late ‘90s, music had taken over her life. Teenage Alinka immersed herself in the dance music scene spending her summer pulling double shifts at a local pool and moonlighting for rave promoters to build up enough cash to buy decks. After a year of skipping class to relentlessly practice her mixing skills, she began her full-time musical pursuit. Working for various club promoters, doing odd jobs passing out flyers and helping with party logistics - anything just to get into clubs underage to see her favourite DJs - all while spending hours digging for tracks at Chicago’s legendary record shop Gramaphone. In 2001 Justin Long recruited her to be the opening resident for his .Dotbleep party at Smartbar where she honed her skills for the best part of a decade. In 2012, an impromptu meeting with former Hercules and Love Affair vocalist, Shaun J. Wright, changed her life forever. Their evolving friendship resulted in what would be the first of many musical collaborations. The pair launched their Twirl parties and label, continually strived to inspire each other both musically and spiritually, the result has been an impressive catalogue of material for both of them collaboratively and individually on the likes of The Classic Music Company, Jackathon Jams, Crosstown Rebels, Leftroom, and of course Twirl, where as well as their own material the duo have welcomed renowned artists like Spencer Parker, Virginia, LA-4A, Kim Ann Foxman, and Jason Kendig onto the label. Recent years have seen Alinka really hit her stride as a producer with successful releases on world renown labels like !K7, Rekids, Correspondant, DGTL Records, Permanent Vacation, and Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records. She also turned out a standout collection of remixes for labels Me Me Me, Live At Robert Johnson, Get Physical, and Massimiliano Pagliara’s Funnuvojere Records. Now living in Berlin, Alinka has well and truly found her feet and inspiration. Alinka has used this base to throw down at parties across Europe from Berghain/Panorama Bar to Robert Johnson, with regular visits back to the US to play standout clubs like Smart Bar and Basement, and Ukraine's famous ∄ club in Kyiv, where she stands as club’s first international resident. Her evolution continues with the recent re-launch of her Twirl imprint, highlighted by the ‘Day Dreamer’, ‘Sorry For Not Trending’ and ‘Edgewater’ EP’s, and her latest single ‘Touch The Flame’ that finely balance Alinka’s future-focused ethos, with a unmistakable, proud passion for her Chicago heritage.Their RA profile lists Classic, Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical Music, !K7 and 6 more.Recently at Blue Midtown, public records, Artsdistrict Brooklyn · often with Berghain, Cinthie, Efdemin, none of them here that night
“Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer.”
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Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer. Founder of Visceral, a Cambridge (MA) based interdisciplinary platform that hosts forward-thinking talent and promotes radical inclusivity of POC/LGBTQ+ and safer spaces for people with disabilities. A NYC resident since 2021, Manu has been actively in rotation at staple clubs and parties in the US - becoming a regular, key presence at Basement, Por Detroit, Battle Hymn, The Spectrum, Bossa Nova Civic Club; headlining major queer techno festivals (Honcho Campout, Somos, Ladyland), and abroad touring in Europe, Asia and South America. Miran is slated to release his first production "Bang U" in the winter of 2025 under the CDMX/LA based Muy Muy Limited label.Recently at BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Elsewhere · often with Concrete Husband, Mos, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, none of them here that night
- Ambient on 3, Techno on 3, Leftfield on 2 and House on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Allergy Season (2) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Mansions, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Xanadu · often with Kim Anh, Josh Steers, Nita Aviance, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Berghain6 with Alinka and 4 with Boris
- Massimiliano Pagliara8 with Boris and 2 with Alinka
- Kim Anh6 with Michael Magnan and 3 with Manu Miran
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA5 with Michael Magnan and 3 with Manu Miran
- Mike Servito6 with Michael Magnan and 2 with Manu Miran
- Gabrielle Kwarteng3 with Alinka and 3 with Boris
- Makadsi3 with Manu Miran and 3 with Michael Magnan
- Physical Therapy10 with Michael Magnan
Sound
House and Techno.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases2,311 said they were going.
The room
TBA - Brooklyn Warehouse — 8 events and 42 distinct artists since Nov 2023.
Who put it on
Ladyfag — 71 events and 193 artists since Aug 2023.