Bassiani Night
Newa b2b Ndrx / Kancheli b2b nebbieri / Gabrielle Kwarteng / 98dots / DJ Surge
BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map
This night happened — Fri 7 Mar 2025
Bassiani and basement ny
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Sat 28 NovNewa
- next: Tresor / Globus in Berlin, Sat 31 OctNdrx
- Kancheli
- nebbieri
- next: Nowadays, Sat 7 NovGabrielle Kwarteng
- next: Signal, Fri 30 Oct98dots
- DJ Surge
- Surge
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
16 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kancheli and 98dots — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and Kancheli — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and 98dots — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and Ndrx — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Kancheli and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- DJ Surge and Surge — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and 98dots — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- 98dots and DJ Surge — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- 98dots and Surge — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Ndrx and 98dots — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 12 Oct 2024.
- Ndrx and Kancheli — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
Who they are
“musician from Tbilisi the concrete town”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Sub.spiele, Blue Hour, Anagram and 6 more.Last at BASEMENT in Sep 2024 · often with LYDO, Berghain, BASHKKA, none of them here that night
“NDRX is a Georgian electronic music scene activist and resident DJ of renowned techno club BASSIANI.”
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NDRX is a Georgian electronic music scene activist and resident DJ of renowned techno club BASSIANI. The journey of a compassionate defender of club culture’s true values starts back in the mid-2000s, when, joined by teenage peers, he starts throwing impromptu raves in the streets of Tbilisi. "We Need More Clubs in Georgia'' becomes a motto of then-newbie young DJs, who were greeted by clumsy gazes and disdain by the passers-by. Nevertheless, the crave for dancing and playing music encouraged them to start throwing parties during the times when not much was happening in the city. Following years sees enthusiastic NDRX founding Stare at DJ (2012-2015), a music series which contributed to the development of the local scene for years. His next venture, 11TH Floor (2015) aimed to unite the group of like-minded electronic music artists. "Other artists joined me on the 11th floor, and something like a commune was created." NDRX’s dedication to the DJ school has encouraged a staggering wave of new DJs and producers, who fill the clubs both home and worldwide nowadays. Since 2016, NDRX proudly joins BASSIANI, a prominent techno institution which revolutionized Georgian club culture and left its mark on the electronic music movements globally. Serving as an underground basis for resistant and subversive youth culture, BASSIANI was notoriously raided by the state armed forces in 2018, prompting tens of thousands of dancers to take to the streets in protest. NDRX, no stranger to street raves, helmed the boisterous task of playing for the protest crowd joined by the artists under the new motto, "We Dance Together, We Fight Together." The state stepped back, and the club eventually reopened next weekend. In the last couple of years, NDRX stands as an embraced guest of one of the most celebrated dancefloors worldwide: Berlin’s Berghain, Amsterdam’s ADE, De School and Vault Sessions; Exit Festival Serbia; Sonar Barcelona; Basement NYC; ODD São Paulo; Fast Forward Copenhagen; Robert Johnson Frankfurt; and Kremwerk Seattle, to name a few; a frisky explorer of unapologetic queer collectives Herrensauna (Berlin); Spielraum (Amsterdam); and Tbilisi’s own Horoom Nights. Focusing solely on DJing, NDRX’s sets bring a scrutinizingly selected and masterfully put-together experience with technical prowess from his spectacular music collection. His sets create the unyielding spirit of the dancefloor, a gutsy passion that makes him the tour de force of the Georgian electronic music scene.Last at BASEMENT in Oct 2024 · often with The Carry Nation, ROBUS, SUMME, none of them here that night
Recently at BASEMENT · often with Stef Mendesidis, LYDO, ISAbella, none of them here that night
often with Nita Aviance, Meilgaarden, Mike Servito, none of them here that night
“Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate.”
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Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate. Born and raised in New York, Kwarteng has withstood shifting sands in dance music to represent a curatorial presence with a deep knowledge of music history, driven by a dedication to regenerating its culture. In an era of everything at once, Kwarteng is a DJ who weaves stories for the dancefloor that often look to the past, while always focusing on possible futures. In an era of sonic singularities, Kwarteng’s flexibility and curiosity is a virtue; her long-awaited debut at Dekmantel Festival in 2023 resulted in no less than three sets across the weekend, each possessing contrasting energies. Elsewhere London’s iconic Fabric have championed Kwarteng on multiple occasions, programming her into their prestigious 25th birthday celebrations alongside the likes of Ben UFO and Ricardo Villalobos. At Berghain, she has appeared with even greater frequency as part of some of the fabled club’s most crucial parties, including CSD, Silvester, as well as smoothly piloting seven-hour closing sets in Panorama Bar. Such reverberations have reached far beyond the club; FKA twigs extended a personal invite to soundtrack her 2024 Met Gala afterparty. Taking place at The Standard, Kwarteng played just a few blocks uptown from the Soho Grand ballroom, where she had once furtively begun her first DJ residency, less than a decade earlier. The roots of this keen musicality run deep. Born in Brooklyn to Ghanaian parents but raised in the Bronx, Kwarteng’s childhood was soundtracked by a mix of first-wave Highlife, Afrobeat and disco. Outside her own front door, in a thriving neighborhood of diverse American experiences, entire sounds and scenes expanded and exploded as pop-culture began to mutate in new ways, both online and off. Crossing to Manhattan for school, the tempo changed entirely as rock, hip hop and experimental music filled Kwarteng’s ears, accompanying her intense study. Juggling academia with the beat became part of life, and she was later presented with the Mixcloud Online Radio Award for Best Eclectic Show, broadcasting on then burgeoning online radio station, The Lot. An early and completely unexpected acknowledgement of an instinct for music that traversed genre expectations, it laid down the foundations for her later move and return to Europe, and a commitment to trusting her creative instincts. Here, Kwarteng has not only become a fixture in established, open-minded musical spaces everywhere from Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Paris, but is equally called upon to establish the energy of new ventures, such as Horst Club in Belgium. Her resplendent selections have made connections further still, on tour in Australia, South America and soon to include Asia. Listening and dancing to Kwarteng, whether in a cavernous rave hall, a sweat-soaked underground club or amid the temporary pleasures of a festival, is an experience that feels at once familiar but always energizing. Fluidly slipping through a mix of heady 80s and 90s US house, disco interpretations that traverse diaspora and eras, and the futurist pulse of physical, emotive techno, Kwarteng expertly matches the requisite energy of contemporary queer rave culture. This understanding led to an invitation to make a storied Glastonbury festival debut at the legendary Block 9, the deepest pleasure center within the nocturnal NYC Downlow, before returning in 2024 for a back-to-back set with Shanti Celeste, this time on the wider scale of the Silver Hayes stage. Wherever she performs, Kwarteng’s expertise serves to not only continue the championing of Black American genres such as house, techno and disco, but equally, to explore the continuum of global dance music as a whole. Having laid the foundations for a unique musical journey, it’s a level of respect that’s tangible on any dancefloor. In these increasingly sacred spaces, Gabrielle Kwarteng’s personal passion translates into collective ecstasy. The dig continues.Recently at The Chocolate Factory, public records, Paragon · often with Berghain, Massimiliano Pagliara, Boris, none of them here that night
“While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future.”
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While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future. In the heart of Tbilisi and amidst the vibrant energy of New York City, 98dots is a passionate DJ and innovative promoter. Growing up in the diverse streets of Georgia's capital, he explores a variety of musical styles, crafting rhythms that stretch the imagination. Since his young age, he's been a prominent figure in Georgia's music scene, blending political influences into his sonic tapestry. Whether spinning tunes at clubs or hosting his Mutant Radio show Rapture Investigation, he celebrates the endless spectrum of sound. His diverse approach to DJing appeals to club audiences and radio listeners alike. In addition to the music he plays in clubs and festivals, his musical range spans ambient, abstract, and experimental genres. From legendary venues like Bassiani in Tbilisi to the bustling streets of New York City, 98dots's musical journey knows no bounds. He frequently performs at leading clubs in Europe and New York.Recently at H0L0, Mansions, Cafe Gitane · often with Kurilo, Amelia Holt, Chloe Battelle, none of them here that night
often with Kerrie, UVB, Second Contact, none of them here that night
often with Pulse, Kerrie, UVB, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- LYDO5 with Newa, 3 with Ndrx, 2 with Kancheli and 1 with nebbieri
- Berghain7 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 3 with Newa
- BASHKKA4 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 3 with Newa
- Boris3 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 3 with Newa
- Second Contact5 with 98dots and 1 with DJ Surge
- The Carry Nation3 with Ndrx and 3 with Newa
- Philippa Pacho2 with Kancheli and 2 with Newa
- Kerrie1 with DJ Surge and 1 with Surge
1,762 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at BASEMENT1,410
- Middle half finished between1,080 and 1,762
- Past Fridays at this venue counted119
The room
BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.
Who put it on
Bassiani — 3 events and 17 artists since Apr 2024.