Loops & Lovers

Who they are

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  vikmatic

  New York City · 24 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Vik is a Brooklyn-based DJ & producer.”

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  Vik is a Brooklyn-based DJ & producer. He grew up surrounded by the sounds of Indian classical, jazz, and fusion music. This has an influence on his DJ sets today and overall sound that he produces. He is a resident on the music listening platform Boxout.fm and frequently DJs in NYC, at venues such as: Eavesdrop, Night Club 101, Commune, Suono and The Brooklyn Museum.

  Recently at Elsewhere, public records, Jupiter Disco · often with funkin donut, Arjun Shah, ራሄል (Rachel), none of them here that night

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  Xica Soul

  Los Angeles · 5 bookings since Feb 2024 · Good Room disco heads

  “Xica (chee-kuh) Soul is a Los Angeles-based DJ known for her magnetic presence on the decks that transcends boundaries of genre.”

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  Xica (chee-kuh) Soul is a Los Angeles-based DJ known for her magnetic presence on the decks that transcends boundaries of genre. Her sound is defined by artful blends of sultry rhythms, fierce thumpers, and dreamy nostalgia that create an undeniable energy on the dance floor. Xica’s diverse taste is ever changing, shifting through sounds with real dynamism, but yet always guiding her audience to unexpected and captivating musical spaces. Growing up in South San Diego, Xica was immersed in music from an early age. She has fond memories listening to her dad’s mixtapes on cassette, carefully curated for long Sunday evening drives, and waking up on weekend mornings to her family’s soundtrack of funk, oldies, disco and new wave records blasting from the kitchen. It inspired her own passion for record collecting, which for Xica, is an extension of her personal story and a way to connect with the deep roots of music culture. Xica is an established presence in the local Los Angeles scene, but she is no stranger to stages globally — she has played Boiler Room in Los Angeles, Good Room in New York, Multi Multi Festival in London, Sunday Sunday in Mexico City, and many more. Her monthly dublab radio show, SoundProof, is a platform for sonic exploration and discovery, where her passionate musical voice shines through. Xica is also a past resident of Hyde FM and Worldwide FM, and has played guest shows on Kiosk Radio, NTS, The Lot Radio, and Fault Radio. Driven by an innate curiosity, Xica approaches her work with an authenticity that invites listeners to experience music as a communal and transformative force. Her passion lies in cultivating spaces where dancers of all backgrounds can feel seen and celebrated, blending sounds that reflect a shared human experience. It’s this devotion to sharing joy and creating community that has solidified her as a resonant and enduring presence.
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  Recently at Knockdown Center, Elsewhere, Good Room · often with Marco Weibel, Ben Hixon, FFAN, none of them here that night

• lovetempo

  New York City · 13 bookings since Oct 2023 · Bushwick disco and edits

  “lovetempo is the brainchild of Mattie Safer, known for his work as the singer and bassist of Poolside and The Rapture.”

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  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.
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  House on 4, Nu-Disco on 4, Deep House on 3 and Disco on 3. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released 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 profile

  Recently at Danger Danger, The Sultan Room, Good Room · often with Moriah Plaza, Justin Strauss, Billy Caldwell, none of them here that night

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  LEONG

  New York City · 14 bookings since Mar 2024 · Bushwick disco and edits

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  Recently at Danger Danger, Brooklyn Museum, The Sultan Room · often with Supes Base, Motel Club, Malachi, none of them here that night