Who was billed18 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Luwan
- myu 無
- next: Mansions, Thu 12 NovLychee
- Sobolik
- next: Nowadays, Sat 14 NovPatrick Russell
- sabrout
- Zarina
- Omar Ahmad
- Panel discussion
- Arash Diba
- Yonah Zeitz
- Ali Jaffry
- Tabling
- Food Fight
- DJs Against Apartheid
- BK Jail Support
- NY Cultural Solidarity Project
- Casa Gaza Mutual Aid
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
148 of the 153 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Lychee and Patrick Russell — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Oct 2023.
- sabrout and Zarina — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 9 Nov 2023.
- Lychee and Sobolik — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 6 Aug 2023.
- Luwan and Lychee — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 5 Jun 2025.
- Lychee and sabrout — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 19 Jul 2024.
Who they are
“Luwan is a Brooklyn-based dj.”
their own biography
Dub Techno on 1, House on 1 and Tech House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Jupiter Disco, Earthly Delights · often with kō-an, Eric Umble, ConCon, none of them here that night
often with kō-an, dj valleau, Dj incognito mode, none of them here that night
“In addition to holding down regular appearances at Basement, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club, Lychee runs Spontaneous Affinity, a monthly mix and interview series and occasional event platform focused on how dancefloors have shaped artists, is part of the Antidote and Meridian event collectives, co-runs the label Unimatrix Zero, and is on the board for the Aslice Foundation.”
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In addition to holding down regular appearances at Basement, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club, Lychee runs Spontaneous Affinity, a monthly mix and interview series and occasional event platform focused on how dancefloors have shaped artists, is part of the Antidote and Meridian event collectives, co-runs the label Unimatrix Zero, and is on the board for the Aslice Foundation. Lychee got their start as a radio DJ for WMFO, Tufts' college radio station, in 2007. Since starting to play out in 2012, they have played alongside artists like Takaaki Itoh, Objekt, Rrose, Legowelt, Claude Young, and Honey Soundsystem. In addition to playing out, Lychee has organized skillshare events, taught DJ workshops, and curated a speaker event about inclusivity in music technology. Photos: Ben DeHaan, Nathaniel YoungTheir RA profile lists Blankstairs.Recently at Nowadays, Earthly Delights, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Yaya Flows, Nutrition Facts, Ne/Re/A, none of them here that night
- Techno on 9, Bass Music on 7, Breaks on 4 and House on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Clasico Records (2) (2), Fact Mix (1) and Faith Beat (1); their RA profile also lists 3024, All Centre, Kindergarten Records, Early Reflex and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Mood Ring, Good Room, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Ma Sha, Yaya Flows, Eva Loveless, none of them here that night
“Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest.”
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Patrick Russell is a true veteran of the US underground, perhaps one of the last unsung heroes of a now lost era in the Midwest. A genuine sonic storyteller, he magically transforms the diaspora of acid, pure jack energy, and hints of IDM into a deep, fluent sonic dialog that never fails to devastate both minds and dance floor. A Detroit-bred DJ, artist, and producer active since the early 90's, Patrick has now made New York City his home. Perhaps best known as a key figure in the legendary No Way Back parties, his ability to weave intensely unique, long-format narratives has earned him critical acclaim and repeat performances at Japan’s Labyrinth festival, Berghain, Unsound, and DEMF/Movement. Patrick has also been steadily building a strong catalog of high-profile productions to compliment his increasingly varied, hypnotic, and in-demand DJ sets; his recent 3-track remix EP on The Bunker New York also marks his induction as an official resident DJ at the long-running Brooklyn party. His consummate taste and disciplined execution have created a respect that cannot be purchased. Patrick Russell is not just a name to watch, he is someone to be experienced.Techno on 34, Experimental on 8, Ambient on 6 and Acid on 7. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on On Board Music (2) (1), Standards & Practices (2) (1) and useless seconds (1); their RA profile also lists BPitch, Circus Company, Delsin, Blank Artists and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at public records, Nowadays, The Chocolate Factory · often with Mike Servito, BMG, Carlos Souffront, none of them here that night
“cairo raised nyc based etc grew up around music parents always played old arabic music fell in love with music at an early age etc eclectic sets weave through many genres acid house techno breakbeat ambient rnb hip hop etc”
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Recently at Nowadays, Million Goods, Mood Ring · often with Manu Miran, bossy boots, WAREHOUSE, none of them here that night
“Zarina is a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the Lifesavers party series, welcoming the likes of AUX88, anu, Mexican Jihad, RP Boo, Shigeto, and more to Brooklyn, NY.”
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Zarina is a multidisciplinary artist and co-founder of the Lifesavers party series, welcoming the likes of AUX88, anu, Mexican Jihad, RP Boo, Shigeto, and more to Brooklyn, NY. Through her inimitable selection, she brings an imaginary future to the dance floor and actualizes it. With dexterity, she scales through dimensions of culture and spirituality while deftly swerving between softness and hard hitting rhythms. -Written by Karen Nicole She has recorded mixes for Coloring Lessons, The Lot Radio, Printed Matter, NOODS, Radio Raheem Milano, and more, and has released music on several compilation albums. Zarina is also a visual artist, educator, and a member of 8BallCommunity, supporting their radio and zines programming, reflecting her commitment to radical free distribution of ideas, sounds, and books.Recently at Earthly Delights, Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Jordyflower, DJ DEADNAME, Shyboi, none of them here that night
“Using a combination of rich recorded instrumentation and live manipulation, Omar Ahmad aims to invoke a proto-genre, natural atmosphere that envelopes his audience in a dark, ritualistic sense of community.”
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the whole biography
Using a combination of rich recorded instrumentation and live manipulation, Omar Ahmad aims to invoke a proto-genre, natural atmosphere that envelopes his audience in a dark, ritualistic sense of community. He is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist whose desire to derive the essential elements of sound has grown towards found-sound immersions, globally-influenced musical storytelling, and lush atmospheric compositions with age. As a third culture musician, he often finds himself looking to voice his own state of being caught in between movements and never fully belonging to a singular sound or ideology. In 2023 he released his debut album, Inheritance, via AKP Recordings with critical acclaim including BandCamp's Best Ambient and DJ Mag's "Artist You Need to Hear" recognition. In addition to producing his own work, Ahmad is a contributing DJ at Laylit, the largest and fastest-growing contemporary Middle Eastern and North African music community in New York, and alongside Miss Alicia (Alicia Coleman), Ahmad co-founded Ūmboma, a recurring global dance series emphasizing African, Arab and Latin American contemporary rhythms. A combination of Arabic, Swahili and Spanish words, Ūmboma signifies a Congregation of Freedom & Dance.Their RA profile lists Mesma Records, Microtones and AKP Recordings.Recently at Elsewhere, Forest City Lodge 180, H0L0 · often with DJ Haram, Arroyo, Abby Echiverri, none of them here that night
Recently at Nowadays
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Yaya Flows6 with Lychee and 6 with Sobolik
- BEARCAT2 with Sobolik and 1 with Zarina
- Janus Rose2 with Lychee and 1 with sabrout
- kō-an2 with Luwan and 1 with myu 無
- Ma Sha8 with Sobolik
- Mike Servito7 with Patrick Russell
- Ne/Re/A7 with Lychee
- Nutrition Facts7 with Lychee
how this compares
- Median final count, Thursdays at Nowadays196
- Middle half finished between88 and 401
- Past Thursdays at this venue counted146
The room
Nowadays — 804 events and 1,369 distinct artists since Aug 2023.