Frank & Tony, Kareem Ali [Live] / Gene Hunt, JADALAREIGN / Mesmé
public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
This night happened — Sat 20 Jun
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Who was billed5 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
“Residents of public records, NYC.”
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Residents of public records, NYC. Frank and Tony make house music. New album "Ethos" out on Scissor and Thread March 22, 2024. Get it here: https://FrankAndTony.lnk.to/EthosDeep House on 40, House on 15, Tech House on 5 and Deep Techno on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Mule Musiq, Scissor & Thread and Pacific Rhythm.Last at public records in May · often with DJ Sprinkles, Tal, Roman Flügel, none of them here that night
“Growing up, Kareem Ali wanted to be a rocket scientist.”
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Growing up, Kareem Ali wanted to be a rocket scientist. The New York native (who now lives in Phoenix) never actually made it into the space program, but his passion for the cosmos remains intact—in fact, it’s at the core of his artistic vision. Future Black Music, We Are Stardust, Black Science… these are just a few of the no less than 47 releases he’s dropped in the past two years, each one mapping out a utopian future in which humanity—and Black people in particular—can finally carve out an existence that’s free of injustice and oppression. Afrofuturism is Ali’s guiding light, and iconic innovators such as Sun Ra, Herbie Hancock, Larry Heard, Underground Resistance and Drexciya have all shaped his worldview. His first musical love, however, was jazz, and he found an early hero in Miles Davis, whose seminal Kind of Blue LP prompted Ali to pick up the trumpet back in middle school. More than a decade later, he’s still playing, and though he now operates in the electronic music realm, it’s clear that Davis’ iconoclastic spirit has found its way into Ali’s work. Specializing in forward-thinking, space-age sounds, Ali is a lot more concerned with unleashing his vivid imagination than fitting neatly into any particular genre box. Although late-night gems like “Night Echoes” have garnered the most attention—Pitchfork described it as “deep house at its most hypnotic and emotionally resonant”—his extensive catalog also includes forays into techno, ambient, hip-hop, R&B, garage and even drum & bass. Fueled by a tireless work ethic and a seemingly endless well of creativity, he’s found an audience and captured the attention of not just Pitchfork, but other media outlets like Bandcamp Daily and Rolling Stone, who named his G R O W T H LP one of the Best Albums of 2020. Other artists have also taken notice, as his tracks have been played and charted by the likes of Four Tet, Pete Tong and Bicep, while none other than Caribou tapped Ali to appear on his recent Suddenly Remixes EP. More music is on the way of course, both from Ali and his CosmoFlux label. Having signed with artist development agency One House (home to acts such as Kevin Saunderson, Sherelle and Funkineven) and booking agency William Morris (which represents many of the biggest stars in the world), he’s poised to break big in 2021. In the meantime though, he’ll be grinding at home in the studio, making tracks and looking at the stars.Their RA profile lists City Slang, Synapsis Records, Merge Records, Badance and 3 more.- Their RA profile lists H-Productions, Opilec Music, Artistika, Skylax Records and 6 more.
Recently at Jupiter Disco · often with Tlim Shug, Duneska, Fugitive Artifact, none of them here that night
- Techno on 4, Jungle on 3, House on 3 and Drum n Bass on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on HAUS of ALTR (3) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Nowadays, Pacha New York, Green Room NYC · often with Mike Servito, Ash Lauryn, Donis, none of them here that night
“Drawing inspiration from her favorite crime fiction and neo-noir films, Mesmé's entrance into the City of Angels from the Midwest via Singapore created a rapid buzz in the LA underground, thanks to her vinyl-heavy sets, striking selections, and ability to build an intoxicating vibe from the ground up.”
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Drawing inspiration from her favorite crime fiction and neo-noir films, Mesmé's entrance into the City of Angels from the Midwest via Singapore created a rapid buzz in the LA underground, thanks to her vinyl-heavy sets, striking selections, and ability to build an intoxicating vibe from the ground up. Described by Boiler Room as one of Los Angeles' hidden gems, she is now one of the city's most in-demand young DJs, sought after by bookers from nearly every crew and corner of the LA scene, from the city's dimly-lit lounges to its various infamous downtown warehouse parties—and for good reason. Her insatiable passion and rich knowledge of music make for a trusted and savvy artist with a broad, but distinctively moody range and "a sense of pacing that's more honed than many headlining DJs." (Resident Advisor) As comfortable playing in a smoky lounge as she is in a sweaty warehouse, her peak-time sets feature a heady yet potent blend of deep, dusty atmospheres, experimental textures, raw bass lines, and sultry vocals layered over thumping, syncopated drums. Mesmé's signature sets and ability to capture the imagination of her audiences have made her a beloved, and influential member of the LA circuit and beyond, landing her multiple coveted affiliations, including a residency at top LA warehouse party, Into The Woods, a monthly radio show (Mise-en-scène) on renowned independent radio station, dublab, plus personal invitations from Jamie xx, DVS1, and Ellen Allien to share the bill. She was awarded Resident Advisor's Mix of the Day twice and has been highlighted as an emerging artist on the industry radar by DJ Mag and Beatportal. Aside from her rising career as a DJ, Mesmé is also a producer-to-watch. She made her production debut in 2020 with a sold-out five-track EP on Mall Grab's label, Steel City Dance Discs, which was quickly followed by a Boiler Room appearance alongside Boyz Noise in 2021 and a spot on the Surefire Agency roster. 2022 saw her make a massive sold-out NYC debut in the main hall of Elsewhere alongside Mall Grab, followed by a string of club and festival appearances across the country. Mesmé has appeared with: Baltra, Bambounou, Ben UFO, Boys Noize, DJ Boring, DJ Seinfeld, Darand Land, DVS1, Etapp Kyle, Ellen Allien, FJAAK, Four Tet, Hodge, Jamie XX, Jensen Interceptor, John Tejada, Joy Orbison, Kenny Larkin, Kevin Saunderson, Laurel Halo, Lena Willikens, Mall Grab, Martyn, Nastia, Moderat, Nite Fleit, Objekt, Santiago Salazar, Silent Servant, Tin Man and The Field.Their RA profile lists Steel City Dance Discs.Last at public records in Jan · often with Henning Baer, DJ Scribe, Ina Kacz, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mike Servito11 with JADALAREIGN
- Donis8 with JADALAREIGN
- Ash Lauryn7 with JADALAREIGN
- Omer Mil6 with JADALAREIGN
- Lovie5 with JADALAREIGN
- Morgan5 with JADALAREIGN
- Analog Soul4 with JADALAREIGN
- Carlos Souffront4 with JADALAREIGN
322 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at public records.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at public records197
- Middle half finished between109 and 312
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted191
The room
public records — 766 events and 1,571 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 300.
Most-tagged here: Techno (19), House (17), Deep House (11), Experimental (5) and Tech House (4). genre tags on this room’s listings