Outer Heaven presents: Justin Strauss
Outer Heaven191 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002 · Map
This night happened — Sat 21 Mar
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Who was billed2 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
Who they are
“Bio Few DJs could adequately represent the last three decades of New York nightclub history - no less do so with such iconic credentials as Justin Strauss.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Bio Few DJs could adequately represent the last three decades of New York nightclub history - no less do so with such iconic credentials as Justin Strauss. Since he was 17, when his first band was signed to Island Records, Justin has had a career that reads like a Who’s-Who of the music scene, spinning at nearly every dance club that you’d ever want to go to. Starting as DJ at New York’s legendary Mudd Club, he spun his way through The Ritz, Limelight, Area, Tunnel, M.K., Life, Centro Fly and more, pioneering his own distinctive sound, and becoming one of the most sought-after remixers and producers not just in New York, but in the world. He has worked with the gamut of artists - Depeche Mode, Sergio Mendez, Tina Turner, Jimmy Cliff, B-52s, Luther Vandross, Malcolm McClaren, Skinny Puppy, Goldfrapp, to name a few (see full list) – and on over 200 records! Much of the new dance crowd that goes to hear Justin DJ today, whether at subMercer, The Standard, Highbar, Soho House, or Love, doesn’t necessarily know his history; they simply love his spinning because he always keeps them dancing and surprised, seamlessly mixing between choice classics, delectable rarities and innovative beats. For Justin, no genre or style is off-limits – he can and will mix anything, so long as he can keep the crowd enthralled. His self-proclaimed mission is “connecting the dots” between what might otherwise seem disparate musical periods and styles, while introducing exciting new sounds. He does so with infectious passion, subverting preconceptions about what’s old and new, and inspiring young DJs with his masterful skill and ever-youthful spirit. But Justin Strauss doesn’t stop there. As half of the production duo, Whatever/Whatever, he continues to produce and mix records, working on remixes for the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Beyonce, La Roux and more. In fact, he doesn’t stop at all. Like the amazing city he’s dedicatedly kept dancing since 1980, Justin just keeps going. Coming Soon. a/jus/ted . New project with Eddie Mars. 2013Synth-pop on 46, Pop Rock on 21, House on 34 and Disco on 13. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on DFA (1) and Demon Records (1); their RA profile also lists Southern Fried Records, Under the Shade, Dither Down, Plant Music and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Gabriela, public records, Signal · often with Seth Magoon, Mike Guimond, Amelia Holt, none of them here that night
- House on 2. styles on their catalogued releases
Recently at Superior Ingredients, Dead Letter No. 9, MAD Radio NYC · often with Matt FX, Tim Lucent, Kristos, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Matt FX11 with Mona Matsuoka
- Tim Lucent7 with Mona Matsuoka
- Andi5 with Justin Strauss
- Eli Escobar5 with Justin Strauss
- Kristos5 with Mona Matsuoka
- Amelia Holt4 with Justin Strauss
- Mike Guimond4 with Justin Strauss
- Seth Magoon4 with Justin Strauss
Sound
Synth-pop and House.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases53 said they were going — much busier than a usual Saturday at Outer Heaven.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Outer Heaven10
- Middle half finished between5 and 16
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted104
The room
Outer Heaven — 457 events and 458 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: House (45), Tech House (4) and Acid (3). genre tags on this room’s listings