Outer Heaven presents: Justin Strauss
Outer Heaven191 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002 · Map
This night happened — Sat 22 Aug · 8pm → 4am Sun
$50 · 21+ · Outer Heaven ·
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Who was billed2 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
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..
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.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“For Justin, no genre or style is off-limits – he can and will mix anything, so long as he can keep the crowd enthralled.”
the promoter, on that night
“For Justin, no genre or style is off-limits – he can and will mix anything, so long as he can keep the crowd enthralled.”
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, Mansions, Le Bain · often with Seth Magoon, Mike Guimond, Amelia Holt, none of them here that night
“DJ, producer, music supervisor, chef, and TV host – Matt FX is the definitive multihyphenate.”
their own biography
the whole biography
DJ, producer, music supervisor, chef, and TV host – Matt FX is the definitive multihyphenate. Referred to as a “musical polymath” by Forbes and a “NYC nightlife institution” by VICE, he first shot to fame as the mind behind the soundtrack of the hit Comedy Central TV show BROAD CITY, as well as for his appearances on VICE News Tonight and the Food Network. No lightweight in the kitchen either, Matt co-founded "underground fried chicken sandwich racket" DUBPLATE NYC, dubbed the 'best fried chicken sandwich of all time' by Busboy.co As a DJ, Matt approaches each and every set with an irreverence that the New York Times calls “interesting social commentary on multiple levels” and has shared lineups with artists as varied as Soul Clap and Disclosure to Snoop Dogg and Demi Lovato. His latest projects include releases with Kitsune Musique, Wolf + Lamb, and Sorry Records, with plenty more slated for release over the next year.House on 3, Acid House on 1, Disco on 1 and Experimental on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Non-Friction Records (4) and Northern Spy (1); their RA profile also lists Kitsuné Musique, Wolf + Lamb, Sorry Records and Toucan Sounds. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Dead Letter No. 9, Museum of Sex - NYC, Outer Heaven · often with Mona Matsuoka, Kristos, Tim Lucent, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mona Matsuoka11 with Matt FX
- Kristos9 with Matt FX
- Sylvan Paul7 with Matt FX
- Tim Lucent7 with Matt FX
- Vibeiana6 with Matt FX
- Andi5 with Justin Strauss
- Eli Escobar5 with Justin Strauss
- Amelia Holt4 with Justin Strauss
The room
Outer Heaven — 457 events and 458 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Also that night
- Rainbow Disco Club Nonstop: Isaac Carter, Kikiorix, Kilopatrah Jones, Rick Wilhite + moreNowadays — also tagged house, with techno too.
- BEVERAGESpublic records — also tagged house, with balearic too.
- The Disco Express x City Soul x Sisters In Sound: NYC Sunset Cruise Day PartyPier 78 at Hudson River Park — also tagged house, with disco too.
how these 3 are connected
- Rainbow Disco Club Nonstop: Isaac Carter, Kikiorix, Kilopatrah Jones, Rick Wilhite + more — RA tags both listings house — and that one also techno.
- BEVERAGES — RA tags both listings house — and that one also balearic.
- The Disco Express x City Soul x Sisters In Sound: NYC Sunset Cruise Day Party — RA tags both listings house — and that one also disco.