TORTURE CHAMBER Vol. 12 - Tommie Sunshine, Alexander Technique, Odyssey, Auxinz, Dark Stranger
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Tue 19 Aug 2025
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Alexander Technique and Destro187 — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 15 Nov 2023.
- Destro187 and Dark Stranger — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 May 2024.
- AUXINZ and Dark Stranger — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 May 2024.
- Tommie Sunshine and Alexander Technique — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 13 Sep 2024.
- Tommie Sunshine and Destro187 — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 13 Sep 2024.
- Destro187 and AUXINZ — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 May 2024.
Who they are
“TOMMIE SUNSHINE: "[Tommie Sunshine] just might be the guy who could make dance music fun and important again this year..."”
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TOMMIE SUNSHINE: "[Tommie Sunshine] just might be the guy who could make dance music fun and important again this year..." Paper, 2006 Influenced by equal parts of Kraftwerk, AC/DC, and Farley Jackmaster Funk, mid-west rave legend and Brooklyn, NY resident Tommie Sunshine is raising the bar. Covering ground as artist, remixer, producer, vocalist, radio jock, label owner, DJ and songwriter and with his legendary hybrid of live performance and DJ sets now traveling the globe it wont be long before there will be, at least a little, Tommie Sunshine in your life. "Need big-room house mixes of Sarah Conner or Andy Hunter? Check. How about a rock-house hybrid for The Stills? Got it. Gary Glitter shuffle-beat for Good Charlotte? Not a problem. And lets not get started on the weird quirky techno. All of this is leading Sunshine somewhere. Perhaps as a producer with a platinum record on his wall." DJ Times Magazine, 2005 His studio collaborations have included Felix Da Housecat, James Murphy, Arthur Baker, Mylo and DJ Hell; he has played everywhere from Hong Kong to Reykjavik. As an established remixer, Tommie (alongside long time collaborator Mark Verbos) has been requested to retouch work from a diverse list that includes Louis XVI, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Good Charlotte, Kid Alex, Princess Superstar, Elvis Presley, Fallout Boy, Gang of Four, My Robot Friend, The Killers, Da Brat, P.O.D., Fischerspooner, The Faint, Kill Hannah, Ima Robot, Ladytron and Avril Lavigne. Furthermore, major fashion houses have asked Tommie for his deck time such as Versace, Raf Simons, Chanel, Xavier Delcour and Jeremy Scott Beverly Hills. Tommies original music has also been featured in a film by designer Jeremy Scott; NY hotel Tribeca Grands website, Blockbuster Video radio spots, a cd advertisement for the fashion label Chanel and on the CBS show Without A Trace. His work was also featured in Entertainment Tonights coverage of the Academy Awards, as well as the Hollywood release Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Not one to wait for innovative outlets for his music, his tunes have been in video games such as NBA 2K6 which features an unreleased track titled And Then as well as Need For Speed: Underground 2. Now with all this under his belt, Tommie is setting the international stage for the release of his debut album to hit next year, prefaced by his first compilation CD coming fall 2005 After six years in Georgia where he ran Satellite Records - Atlanta and held down two residencies at Club Sol and Fusion, he moved back to Chicago for four years establishing club nights ElectroSweat and Degeneration. He also held down the position of promotional director of the Midwest dance mecca Dust Traxx and being named in URB magazines Next 100. As a member of Thee Maddkatt Courtship with longtime collaborator Felix Da Housecat, Tommie co-produced "Cosmic Pop" for ffrr/London Records and worked again with Felix & Miss Kittin - co writing Silver Screen, Happy Hour and Glitz Rock - on the award winning 2002 Kittenz & Thee Glitz LP. Thom Yorke of Radiohead is quoted in URB Magazine saying, That should have been fucking number one all over the world. The single "Silver Screen (Shower Scene)" continues to be a dancefloor classic around the world years after release. The duo returned to the studio again for the single Rocket Ride which is co-produced and co-written, as well as the track Everyone Is Someone In LA. Tommie also worked with International Deejay Gigolo records supremo DJ Hell and DFAs James Murphy on Hells NY Muscle LP. "...Sunshines quirky ear, knack for being ahead of the curve and an enthusiasm bordering on the obsession for music cant be understated." DJ Times, 2005 His long history in the mid west rave scene made him a major source for those who wanted to learn more about the underground dance culture. He wrote the preface to Mireille Silcotts novel, Rave America and his knowledge on all things centric to this particular music cycle earned him an appearance in Peter Jennings Reporting on ABC, two separate BBC documentaries on House Music as well as the just out on DVD rave documentary Rise and featured DJing in Billy Corgans post smashing-Pumpkins band Zwans video for the song Lyric He has also been establishing his own presence as A&R and label owner with xylophone jones Recordings to include a cast of shocking newcomers alongside well established artists and Tommie himself. His xylophone jones Recordings Showcase at WMC 2004 was named by URB Magazine as the number 2 event of Conference in between Ultra Music Festival and BBC Radio 1 Essential Selection. ). 2004 also brought Tommie to radio, doing a monthly feature on XM Channel 80: The Move - nominated for a DanceStar award in 2004. 2005 proved to be the year of expose for Tommie, as his face graced both DJ Times and URB Magazines covers. He then went on to win Best DJ of Hong Kong 05, which in turn got him his first International Residency at Hong Kongs famous nightclub Volar. "Having DJd everywhere from the dirtiest rock n roll dive bar to the Guggenheim Museum, Sunshine spins a unique blend of modern rock and future-forward dance music." HX, 2006 Stay tuned in 2006 as Tommie preps us all for his two releases. The first will be the Systematic Sessions Vol. 2 - Tommie Sunshine & Marc Romboy is out on German label Systematic Recordings in late June/early July, followed by the Ultra Records release of his double CD chock full of his remix and production work, past and present, with many surprises in store.Their RA profile lists Astralwerks, V2, Systematic Recordings, Kitsuné Musique and 2 more.Recently at Brooklyn Bowl, Le Bain, 3 Dollar Bill · often with ARRA, SPRFRK, Amber Valentine, none of them here that night
“New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world.”
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New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world. Technique’s signature sound; Stripped-down, banging techno made for peak time hours at main stages, warehouses & more intimate settings. The surging spike in his global fan base can be directly attributed to the consistent track support from legendary DJs such as Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing, Maceo Plex, Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer, The Blessed Madonna, Josh Wink, Loco Dice and even gaining major support from main stream artists like Calvin Harris & Oliver Heldens. A true multifaceted artist, Alexander Technique is co-founder of the label "Terminator Records" with the legendary Todd Terry, focusing on releasing hard groove techno bangers. In addition, launching in 2024 his newest underground label and event brand Techno Riots. Alexander Technique manages his heavy release schedule at all times, continuously producing raw, intense beats that move your soul. His latest EP is out now on Ramon Tapia’s label "Say What? Records" which has peaked at #5 on the Beatport Techno Top 100. You can find his signature style of techno and upcoming releases on Nicole Moudaber’s label Mood Records, Dolma Records & more to drop in 2024.Their RA profile lists Say What? Recordings and Mood Records.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, El Santo, 3 Dollar Bill · often with Pjay, CHRIS LEWIS, A DJ Named SNE, none of them here that night
“Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s.”
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Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age while traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Today, as a DJ for nearly 25 years, Destro favors the sounds of Hard Techno, Ghettotek, Chicago Hard House and the melodic elements found in Trance and Progressive House. As part of The Usual Suspects DJ collective, Destro co-hosted TNL (a well-received Techno & House Music online show) for close to three years. Destro’s recently released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic, with additional releases in the works.Their RA profile lists Hard Electronic and Techno Parade.Recently at KEYBAR, Bossa Nova Civic Club, The Woodshop · often with Giovani, CHRIS LEWIS, SPEEDŸ, none of them here that night
Recently at Dolso's, Hudson Valley Resort & Spa · often with Foodstampz, D-FLY, PLOCK PARTY, none of them here that night
Recently at KEYBAR, Rambow Studios · often with DJ Paul C, Foodstampz, Grimmkeys, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- CHRIS LEWIS6 with Destro187 and 2 with Alexander Technique
- Pjay4 with Destro187 and 2 with Alexander Technique
- Shinobi3 with Dark Stranger and 3 with Destro187
- Foodstampz4 with Dark Stranger and 1 with AUXINZ
- Grimmkeys4 with Dark Stranger and 1 with AUXINZ
- A Queen Aminah3 with Dark Stranger and 1 with AUXINZ
- D-FLY3 with Dark Stranger and 1 with AUXINZ
- K22 with Destro187 and 1 with Alexander Technique
20 said they were going — about like a usual Tuesday at Bossa Nova Civic Club.
how this compares
- Median final count, Tuesdays at Bossa Nova Civic Club17
- Middle half finished between8 and 30
- Past Tuesdays at this venue counted215
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (61), House (33), Club (27), Electro (6) and Tech House (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
The Usual Suspects — 16 events and 83 artists since Dec 2023.