Noise Control

Who they are

• Mike Servito

  New York City · 154 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly.”

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  Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly. Others take years, even decades, to make their way—but those are the ones who make the most impact, thanks to a lifetime of accumulated musical wisdom. Mike Servito is a prime example of the latter. His career is one that’s defined by a slow and steady rise to upper ranks of the deejaying realm—and along the way, he’s perfected a jacking style that equal parts house, acid and techno, a sound that pays homage to the past while being very much of-the-moment. A Detroit-area native, Servito got his early education by tuning into the Electrifying Mojo and the Wizard (Jeff Mill’s radio moniker). By the early ’90s, Servito was primed to try his hand at the deejaying arts, “I was just kind of cocky about it,” he says. “I knew I could do it.” And he was right—in the DJ hotbed of Detroit, internalizing knowledge gleamed from the likes of Mike Huckaby and Claude Young, he kept working at it until he established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Motor City circuit, eventually becoming a member in good standing with the inner circle of Ghostly International. But Servito felt the need for a change from the sometimes insular environment of Detroit. By the late ’00s, he was living in NYC with no real game plan in place. As it turned out, he didn’t really need one—he soon fell in with the city’s premier techno party, The Bunker, becoming one of its mainstay residents. Around the same time, he was beginning to make his presence known on a global scale, packing dance floors with gigs around the States and around the world. But it was a hometown festival snub in 2014 that really got things going. Servito had played Movement once before, in 2011. “And between then and 2014,” he recalls, “I had been playing so many Bunker parties, playing so many great gigs and my profile was rising—so I was sure they would book me again.” The invite never came. Instead, he booked himself at every Movement after-party he could, one of which was the annual No Way Back, a legendary throw down hosted by The Bunker New York and Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions label. The set, a riotously sweaty bleeps-and-beats affair, was recorded for posterity; unexpectedly but deservedly, it garnered a nod as the year’s No 1 online Mix of the Year on Resident Advisor. That was the spark that set Servito’s career aflame, the push that took him to the top. Since then, he’s cemented his status as one of the most respected spinners around, regularly manning the decks at such hallowed halls as Berlin’s Panorama Bar, London’s XOYO and Tokyo’s Contact, not to mention the world’s best festivals—including, of course Movement. And to this day, his approach to deejaying is refreshingly simple: “I really don’t think about it,” he says, “When I’m playing, I just dive in, and I’m OK.” He’s far more than okay—he’s one of the best around.
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  Techno on 7, Acid on 5, House on 5 and Acid House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on The Bunker New York (2) and Interdimensional Transmissions (1); their RA profile also lists Firehouse and Honey Soundsystem. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at Signal, Paragon, SILO · often with Shaun J. Wright, S4M23, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night

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  lady lavender

  Los Angeles · 3 bookings since Apr 2024

  “The Baltimore-based Lady Lavender hails from Southern California, with her formative DJing years spent in New Orleans where she established herself as a formidable selector.”

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  The Baltimore-based Lady Lavender hails from Southern California, with her formative DJing years spent in New Orleans where she established herself as a formidable selector. A DJ and party-starter with a formal dance background, her selections & musical style go back to the source: the dance floor & the dancers. With an expert and measured touch, her sets are precisely crafted for the setting & the hour. Over the years she has played direct support for renowned globetrotting artists including Helena Hauff, Avalon Emerson, Maya Jane Coles, and Mall Grab, and has played around the US in cities such as New York, Austin, San Francisco, Detroit, and Philadelphia. A frequent and prolific collaborator, Lady Lavender’s other projects include Secret Handshake, N*S*F*W, and Hast du Feuer, spanning many facets of her artistry.
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  Recently at Night Club 101, Jupiter Disco · often with Chloe Battelle, virtue_signal, Nile Ashton, none of them here that night

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  Rogelio

  South, Spain · 7 bookings since Sep 2023 · Minimal wave and EBM

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  Their RA profile lists Fear of Flying and Luna Records.

  Recently at Good Room, Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Light Asylum, Andi, David Carretta, none of them here that night

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  RATONC1T0

  Puerto Rico · 15 bookings since Jun 2025

  “Based in NYC, RATONC1T0 seamlessly maneuvers dance music behind the decks.”

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  Based in NYC, RATONC1T0 seamlessly maneuvers dance music behind the decks. With an affinity for playing electro and techno, he wields these realms of sound to forge intentional mixes known for their haunting rhythms, robotic melodies, and relentless kicks. His unforgiving yet irresistible sonic fusions leave dancers with no choice but to stay along for the journey. Derek is beginning to make waves through the underground nightlife scene along the east coast having played in both NYC and DC. Responsible for the recurring party ‘Noise Control,’ RATONC1T0 has created nights full of intensity and movement.
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  Recently at Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Saia, Sevyn Love, KYRUH, none of them here that night