Loops & Lovers with special guest Malachi (Motel Club, nyc)
Danger Danger232 Knickerbocker Ave, New York, 11237 · Map
This night happened — Fri 17 Jul
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
4 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- lovetempo and LEONG — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 23 Jan 2026.
- Malachi and Motel Club — 15 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 17 Aug 2023.
Who they are
“lovetempo is the brainchild of Mattie Safer, known for his work as the singer and bassist of Poolside and The Rapture.”
their own biography
the whole biography
lovetempo is the brainchild of Mattie Safer, known for his work as the singer and bassist of Poolside and The Rapture. Since its inception, Safer has fused saudade sentimentality and jazz-funk excursions with modern dancefloor sensibilities. Through body, soul, and basslines, lovetempo explores the triumphs and travails of the heart. “lovetempo is in many ways the perfect musical project for me,” says Safer. “It gives me an avenue to explore the soul, disco, and house music that makes up my list of desert island delights, and the mental space to work through the loneliness, longing, and sublime sweetness of modern romance with my lyrics.” lovetempo’s most recent EP is Live Or Die By Love, released in February 2025 on toucan sounds. The four-track release includes three original songs—the 90s house-influenced anthem "Live Or Die By Love", and two smooth disco cuts, "We Can Make It Happen" and "Part-Time Love Affair"—plus a remix of the title track by house music legend (and longtime Frankie Knuckles collaborator) Eric Kupper. The title track premiered on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM radio program and was featured on Laurent Garnier’s [DEEP]search FIP radio show. Tracks from the EP have appeared on Spotify’s ‘Metropolis’ and ‘Jazz House’ playlists and were added to rotation at KCRW, KEXP, and Jazz FM, among others. “Maybe In Another Life”, released in November 2024, is lovetempo’s most impactful single to date—a slow-burning disco groove driven by soaring strings, heartache, and undeniable rhythm. The track received widespread airplay on BBC 6Music, KCRW, and Jazz FM, earned placements on Spotify’s ‘Pollen’ and ‘Fresh Finds’ playlists, and was championed by Gilles Peterson across both BBC and Worldwide FM. A remix by Bosq brought the tune deeper into global dancefloor territory. In April 2025, lovetempo released the But I Do (Extended) EP on Razor-N-Tape, expanding the original single (a collaboration with Dougie Stu of Brijean) with DJ-focused remixes from Crackazat, Daisybelle, and From House To Disco. The extended package further cemented Safer’s place in the international underground dance scene. In May, Safer collaborated with UK producer Sasha GiGi on the single “All My Life.” The track has been featured on Spotify’s ‘Pollen,’ ‘Metropolis,’ ‘All New Dance,’ and ‘UK House Music’ playlists, and received airplay on BBC Radio 1. lovetempo’s journey began with a self-titled 2023 debut EP on Razor-N-Tape, which garnered critical acclaim and extensive radio support from KCRW and Worldwide FM. That release led to a U.S. tour with 79.5 and headlining shows in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Austin. Recent live highlights include a performance for WFUV and Co-Sign as part of New York Music Month. As a DJ, Safer has played recent sets in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Hawaii, and Mexico. He also contributed a DJ mix to Razor-N-Tape’s Apple Music DJ series. And recently released an extended version of “Same Ole Love” The Sunset Manifesto Vol. 2 compilation on Too Slow To Disco, as well as a remix for NY indie darlings GIFT.House on 4, Nu-Disco on 4, Deep House on 3 and Disco on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Delusions Of Grandeur (1), Good Company Records (3) (1) and Lovetempo (1); their RA profile also lists Razor-N-Tape, Toucan Sounds, Northern Spy and Captured Tracks. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Danger Danger, The Sultan Room, Good Room · often with Xica Soul, Moriah Plaza, vikmatic, none of them here that night
Recently at Danger Danger, Brooklyn Museum, The Sultan Room · often with Supes Base, vikmatic, Xica Soul, none of them here that night
“music enthusiast.”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Nocturnal Hazard.Recently at Tokyo Record bar, Mezcaleria Milagrosa, Nightmoves · often with matt cash, auden barbour, RIDE THE SPACESHIP, none of them here that night
“music.”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Nocturnal Hazard.Recently at Mezcaleria Milagrosa, Nightmoves, Black Flamingo · often with matt cash, JKriv, Dj incognito mode, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- matt cash11 with Malachi and 11 with Motel Club
- Justin Strauss4 with lovetempo and 1 with Motel Club
- Andrew Raposo1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
- M:sco Disco1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
- RAAUL1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
- Sasha Crush1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
- vikmatic1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
- Xica Soul1 with LEONG and 1 with lovetempo
The room
Danger Danger — 124 events and 179 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
Malachi — 38 events and 6 artists since Aug 2023.