Who was billed3 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
2 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Donis and Shy One — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Aug 2024.
Who they are
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
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DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY. His style embodies both tradition and innovation. Firmly rooted in NYC’s Dance Music history while tastefully pushing the envelope, he masterfully explores the intersections between Soulful House, Afro House, Techno and Disco. In the DJ booth, he combines excellent mixing skills with an innate ability to read the crowd, both responding to their desires while setting his sonic agenda. He’s become well known in the New York underground scene for playing parties and clubs such as Soul In The Horn, Papi Juice, Dweller Festival, Lebain, Basement among many others. He has most recently self released their second EP Metamorphosis02 and currently holds residencies at renowned club Nowadays, and The Lot Radio.Their RA profile lists Toucan Sounds.Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, House of Yes, Paragon · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
“Errol is one of the UK's most compelling, contemporary musical voices: DJ, broadcaster, music curator and founder of Touching Bass.”
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Errol is one of the UK's most compelling, contemporary musical voices: DJ, broadcaster, music curator and founder of Touching Bass. Underpinning it all is a passion for promoting the eclecticism of Black music as well as the culture and community behind it, with roots firmly anchored in his Caribbean heritage. His DJ sets are known for feeling beautifully loose, searching and soulful; unrestricted by genre and anchored by groove. Over the past few years, the London-born artist has taken this free-wheeling approach across the world - from gracing Berlin’s Panorama Bar, Glastonbury and Horst to multiple tours of Australia, Japan and New Zealand. Along the way, there have also been wheel-ups on King Jammy’s legendary dancehall soundsystem in Kingston, as well as warm-up slots for the likes of Erykah Badu, Tony Allen (RIP), Flying Lotus and Yussef Dayes. In 2022, Errol was included in The Face Magazine’s New Guard: a list of the UK’s 50 most influential individuals shaping the future of nightlife in the city. At the helm of Touching Bass, he has steadily established one of London’s most important musical incubators alongside his partner, Alex Rita. For the past seven years, it has quietly gained cult status for its intention, community spirit and musical eclecticism. More than a South London-based club night, NTS Radio staple, award-nominated record label, concert series at The Barbican and curatorial studio, Touching Bass has slow-cooked to become a meeting ground for music lovers and some of the most exciting contemporary and well-respected artists both in the capital and beyond. Errol considers himself a music curator at heart. As host and music programmer for Boiler Room, he played a pivotal role in bringing some of the world’s best live and DJ acts to the fore. From spearheading the UK jazz explosion in its early stages (Yussef Kamaal, Nubya Garcia, KOKOROKO) to collaborating with Saul Williams across London, New York and Miami (including an appearance from Yasiin Bey) and introducing the likes of Khruangbin, Anderson Paak, Mala, Nick Hakim and many more to millions online. His work has since expanded to film music supervision, including work with Ronan McKenzie and Joy Yamusangie for WATA (2020) and co-curating the soundtrack for Black To Techno (2019); the Gucci-supported, experimental documentary by multi-award winning director, Jenn Nkiru, which premiered at Frieze Los Angeles and was nominated for ‘Best Short’ at the IDA Awards. Through 2021-2023, that curation elevated and stretched further across music, fashion and art. As lead music curator and project manager at 180 Strand, he ushered in projects with visionaries including Gabriel Moses and Julianknxx. London’s White Cube have commissioned Errol and Touching Bass for Frieze London twice; developing immersive live experiences in response to Ibrahim Mahama’s 'Lazarus' and Julie Mehretu’s 'They departed for their own country another way (a 9x9x9 hauntology)' respectively. Most recently, audiophile legend Devon Ojas partnered with Touching Bass for his residency at Lisson Gallery, alongside a handpicked selection of legendary labels including Blue Note and Luaka Bop (David Byrne, Pharoah Sanders). In doing so, Errol and Touching Bass have been recognised by the likes of the Resident Advisor, i-D, Mixmag, CRACK, Another Magazine, Complex, BBC, Japan’s POPEYE, The Design Museum and THE FACE, who called him ‘a tastemaker for both the past, present and future of soulful and electronic music’.Their RA profile lists Touching Bass.Recently at Good Room, public records · often with Brother Portrait, JaMichael, LIVE CONCERT, none of them here that night
“DJ / Producer from London.”
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DJ / Producer from London. NTS - Soup To Nuts show Balamii RadioTheir RA profile lists Big Dada, Eglo Records, Numbers, DVA Music and 5 more.Recently at Nowadays, public records, Earthly Delights · often with Lovie, Honey Bun, VARSHA, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- k.tea9 with Donis
- JADALAREIGN8 with Donis
- Bendito7 with Donis
- Cosmo7 with Donis
- Total XTC7 with Donis
- Jeremy Giros6 with Donis
- Puro Sonido5 with Donis
- Sterling Juan Diaz5 with Donis
842 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at Nowadays.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Nowadays716
- Middle half finished between421 and 1,032
- Past Fridays at this venue counted159
The room
Nowadays — 804 events and 1,369 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (22), Bass (21), House (15), Club (6) and Electro (6). genre tags on this room’s listings