Polari: A Queer Agenda
Polari is closing out the year with some family faves and a new face! Riva&Bianca and Bare Naked will be joining FIRESTONE for the night. – Riva&Bianca: @ree_vuh & @biancateran_ Two goons with the tunes who have shared their love language of house & techno in over 40+ shows & afters throughout NJ, NYC, Pittsburgh, DC, Philly, & Florida. The duo has provided support for artists like Cloonee, J.Worra, LP GIobbi, Steve Darko, Gene Farris, MINA, & more. Plus, they have had dope opportunities to throw down at the iconic Elements Festival & Hulaween Festival. – Bare Naked: @i_am_bare_naked Bare Naked has gained a reputation in NYC for spitfire sets that blend dark textures of techno and house with timeless flavors of rock, pop, and underground reference. Bending time with dissonant trips only to resolve in explosive, driving harmony, his sound stands apart in its dedication to relentlessly moving the dance floor with a story. – Polari is historically the language of queer people. This is the party for queer people, by queer people so check your ego and LEAVE YOUR JUDGMENT AT THE DOOR. NO RACISTS, HOMOPHOBES, TRANSPHOBES, SEXISTS, MISOGYNISTS, BODY SHAMING, OR NONCONSENSUAL TOUCHING of ANY KIND. CONSENT
NONESENSE
The time is here! Our final NONESENSE Philadelphia of the year and we’re going out with a bang. We invite @_madnessof’s very own Techno Princess, KYRUH, drummer of @jesuspiecehc/producer/DJ, LU2K, for tough club bangers, & multidisciplinary artist, ONEELEVEN, of @nu.mafiaBe prepared for high energy and get ready to dance with us next weekend!Lineup [a-z]KYRUH (@kyruh_w)LU2K (@lu2000k)No Author (@_noauthor)ONEELEVEN (@donotperceivethee)Details26 November 202210pm-2am @ WOW (@wowphilly)DOWNSTAIRS (aka Cambridge Hall)923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123$15 ADV | $20 @ DoorNo racism, sexism, queerphobia, or hate of any kind.Accessibility accommodations available.
Somnium 2.0 ft. Keota, Smigonaut, Wessanders, Humandala, Wiseyoungfool & Delgira
The Universal Emotion Presents: ◽️▪️ Somnium 2.0 ▪️◽️ @keotaaaaa @smigonaut @wessanderssays @humandala_music @wiseyoungfool @delgiraaa 🌀 Visual Artists TBA 🌀 Fully Projection Mapped Stage Funktion One Sound Live Painters / Featured Vendors Interactive Visual Installation When: 12/10/22 7:30pm-2am Where: Warehouse on Watts LOFT (upstairs) 923 N Watts St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 🎟Tickets on sale Monday at noon🎟 Admission: Early Bird: $15 GA: $20 Last Call: $25 You asked, we answered: The Universal Emotion team is excited to welcome you to Somnium 2.0. We have returned at Warehouse on Watts for one night only to present to you a fully curated, immersive art & music experience. Enjoy a proper lineup of some of the community’s best bass music and visual art on our newly upgraded projection mapped stage. Explore featured vendors, live painters, and a one-of-a-kind interactive visual installation. We hope to bring you a vibe that you haven’t felt before. See you there 😄 The Universal Emotion is dedicated to providing a harassment-free safe space for all humans to express themselves freely. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled from this event immediately. 21+ event Don’t sleep on tickets, if you were here last year you know this is an event not to miss! Big shouts to @tymevisions on the amazing artwork
Soft Crash (Phase Fatale b2b Pablo Bozzi, Silent Servant, Amnesiac Host (live)
Join us for the Philadelphia debut of Soft Crash, the collaborative project of Berlin-based Hayden Payne (Phase Fatale) and Pablo Bozzi. The pair describe their sound as “Italo Body Music,” taking influence in equal parts from synthwave, EBM, Italo and techno. Soft Crash will be fresh off the release of ‘Your Last Everything’, an 8-track LP where they expand their production focus to areas such as electro, acid house, bleep, hi-nrg, and IDM. ‘Your Last Everything’ is due out for release on October 28th via Payne’s own BITE Records label. Payne launched BITE in 2018 with ‘Confess’, a collaboration EP he wrote with LA-based Silent Servant. The two have a long history of working together, so it’s no coincidence they’re on the bill together this Black Friday. Before the Soft Crash headline set, Silent Servant will take the decks to deliver his signature blend of EBM, minimal techno, and everything in-between. The project is the long-time moniker of Juan Mendez, who served as a key figure in the early-2000s Sandwell District collective with Karl O’Connor (Regis), Peter Sutton (Female), and David Sumner (Function). Mendez made unique blends of ambient textures and minimal techno with Sandwell before shifting focus to his Jealous God imprint, a label he formed with O’Connor and James Ruskin as a way to bridge gaps between the techno and EBM/industrial worlds. DC-based Amnesiac Host opens the night with a live techno set: he’s half of the Darkroom Bureau label and one of the organizers behind ‘100% Live Techno’, an event series he co-hosts with Philadelphia-based Monix and several others. He recently released ‘Two-Sided Ideal’, a 3-track EP which prioritizes deep kicks and discordant atmospheres. Expect the live set to follow in similar form; he adds, “Everything takes shape in a continuous mix with a modular synth, MPC, and a xone92. I say ‘mix’ because I move between sequences on the xone similar to how I would move between tracks when DJing. I minimize hard transitions, spending more time on the EQs, faders, and filters instead. The overall atmosphere I try to make is one with lush chord pads and subtly-moving FM leads.”
Vincent Antone and Phyphr with Kaptain
Phyphr is turning heads with his vibrant twist on electronic funk, soul and blues. Combining live guitar with electronic elements, funky grooves and catchy hooks, Phyphr delivers a live performance you won’t forget. The rising electro soul artist has toured with national acts like The Floozies, Manic Focus, Maddy O’Neal and Marvel Years, and recently performed at Gem & Jam, Summer Camp, Kosmic Kingdom, and Sonic Bloom. Vincent Antone (full name Vincent Antone Seidl) is an American producer and recording artist based in Austin, TX. He is a multi instrumentalist; playing guitar for over 20 years, Drums for 15, and Piano and Bass for 10. He has produced music for over 8 years now and has found a passion for combining elements of Dance music with all sorts of genres. His style runs from Future Funk, Hip Hop, Future Bass, House, Trap, and everything in between. His music is boundless, you can expect the unexpected, and because of this, there is something for everyone. In the live setting, Vince plays guitar and keys, while he is joined by powerhouse drummer Jose Gutierrez. Together these two put on an electrifying show that moves the audience in more ways than just dancing. No stranger to the festival circuit and clubs, Vince has performed at many notable events in his music career. These include: Austin City Limits Festival, Kaaboo San Diego and Dallas, Wakarusa, Euphoria fest, Waterloo fest, Breakaway fest, Utopiafest, Art Outside, and many others. He has opened for Artists such as: Pretty Lights, Steve Aoki, Gramatik, RJD2, Goldfish, Opiuo, Cherub, Herobust, The Nappy Roots, Max Frost, Exmag, and many more. Vince is also a member of future funk group Resonant Frequency, as well as the rock and roll group Mamafesta. Kaptain (Stephen Kaplan) is an electronic music producer, musician, and performer living in Denver, CO. His style can be described as a blend of electronic, bass music, classic/psychedelic rock, and funk. He infuses live instruments like guitar, keyboard, and analog synthesizers with vinyl samples and electronic production to create a beat-driven, yet emotive brand of dance music. Kaptain’s live show is a high-energy blend of keyboard/synthesizer performance and DJ set, and often includes a guitarist. Kaptain has played a number of shows, most notably as support for The Funk Hunters, Big Wild, Late Night Radio, and a Break Science/Lettuce super-jam. He has produced remixes for the likes of Greek-psychedelic rock band Naxatras, Wet Paint, and Willdabeast of Michal Menert’s Super Best Records. He has collaborated with Greg Ellis, “The Lazer Shark”, the visual and lighting director for Pretty Lights, on an audio-visual project.
NexGen Music Festival
The Impossible Group presents NexGen Music Festival, our first of 4 events in Philadelphia. Our events focus on givingthe next generation of artists a space to showcase their talents and allow music lovers to discover the rising stars in theircity. This DJ class will share Midtempo, Bass, & Tech House vibes the entire night. Join us for a night of dope music, gooddrinks, and dancing featuring a stacked lineup of Philadelphia’s best-talented DJs.In addition to the music festival, we’ll be giving back to the community by donating a portion of our profits to a localnon-profit that supports food insecurity, education, suicide prevention, or mental health. Learn more about the non-profitwe decided to help – Sharing ExcessPerformances by:Bad Proxy, Siroch, Anthony Mullica, Gene, Ben Clay, Peanut & James Jager*CLICK HERE FOR ALL BOTTLE SERVICE INQUIRIES*
NONESENSE
NONESENSE Philly JERSEY AND PHILLY CLUB LEGENDS COMING TO A CLUB NEAR YOU. For our third NONESENSE in Philadelphia, we invite all-star East Coast club group OSSX and Philly club LEGEND DJ Sega. Alongside all-killer, no-filler local support, this installment of our Philadelphia party highlights some of the best that the east coast has to offer. Lineup [a-z] DJ Sega (@djsegatheblackknight)ghost.slut (@afro.fem) b2b Phreakwency (@phreakwency)Lowiron (@low1ron)OSSX (@lektorscopes & @equisssss1111__)Details10 September 20229pm-2am @ WOW (@wowphilly)DOWNSTAIRS (aka Cambridge Hall)923 N Watts St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.Presale through RA (in bio) and tickets at door.No racism, sexism, queerphobia or hate of any kind.Accessibility accommodations available. Poster, animation, and art direction by Kinsey Harvey (@cerebralfruit)
Doc Scott & Ant TC1 – THE METALHEADZ 2022 US Tour
Resonate, ReignForest, LEFT RITE and Tenure DC would like to present to you something that we feel strongly about…..THE METALHEADZ 2022 US Tour Doc Scott – A true veteran and leading tastemaker in D&B!Doc Scott has been an essential and pivotal figure in the scene since before its inception and continues to push things forward. Founding member of ‘A Bunch Of Cuts’, his DJ sets in the mid-90s became legendary, notably at the Metalheadz Blue Note sessions and ‘Speed’. Although primarily a DJ, his productions are definitive classics within the scene, such as ‘Here Comes The Drumz’ on Reinforced, the first ever Metalheadz release ‘VIP Drumz’, to the more mellow sounds of ‘Tokyo Dawn’ on Good Looking Records. His own label 31 Records, sparked by Scott’s ground-breaking ‘Shadow Boxing’, has also been a hub for new talent, pushing some of the biggest artists today in their early days. Ant TC1 Ant TC1 along with Hidden Agenda founded Dispatch Recordings back in 2001, Ant originally helped out with the management side of the label before finding his feet within the realms of production; which was a natural progression for him having DJ’d on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14 (since 1992). His first release alongside frequent production partner Stress Level appeared on Dispatch after almost 3 years of hard work getting their collective sound where they felt it needed to be before even thinking about turning on a DAT recorder. After their first release hit the stores they quickly picked up a wealth of DJ support across their early material and went on to release for a who’s who list of established Drum & Bass record labels including the likes of Renegade, CIA, Advanced, Critical Records Integral, Liquid V, Commercial Suicide, Good Looking Records, Bingo Beats and Samurai Music. By demand remix work started to feature heavily within their output and the duo went on to remix for the likes of Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time (Jagged Edge), Atlantic Connection, Tactile & DJ Marky. Branching out and working with other producers such as Survival & DLR has only furthered experience Ant’s skills at the controls over the years, Ant has also released his own solo material more recently on top of remixing for the likes of Lomax on Integral Records. In 2014 Ant realised a lifetime ambition, securing his first ever release for the legendary Metalheadz label “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem.
Shay De Castro
This talented techno artist has received exponential success as of late, consistently receiving support from the upper echelon of touring DJs. Having made her mark on various notable labels, she ignites crowds with her unique brand of trance-laced techno to get dancefloors thumping. High-energy and passionate about everything she does, you can usually find her on a skateboard, behind the decks, or in the studio. Her motto is “Life is made to be enjoyed”. Insta: @shaydecastro Support Miss Powers Kobza Lasers by Savage Siren Productions “Come to a place where techno and the elements collide, surrounding you with all the feelings of depth, vibration, color, and sound…” 21+ Doors at 10PM $10+ Discounted Presales $30 Door
HOMECOMING!
Welcome Home!!!On Friday September 30th Camp Phuckit Presents: HOMECOMING!!!We may have missed prom this year but are making up for it with this special event as we welcome everyone home from the dust to host the Philadelphia Burning Man decompression party. And if you didn’t get to join us on playa this year don’t worry we’ll bring back plenty.As usual expect… something. For our music line we have Camp Phuckit residents with special guest TARA BROOKSTara Brooks Bedrock / Desert Hearts / Get Physical Having become one of the new breed of innovative DJ’s has been a steady ascent from the Underground to performing at some of the most respected parties. Tara has been on the bill for such renowned events such as The BPM Festival, The Cityfox Experience-NYC and LA, Stereo-Montreal, Rakastella- Miami, Desert Hearts, Coachella, SXM, Lightning in a Bottle, Public Works-SF, Sound-LA, Space-Miami, Ultra Music Festival, WMC, Flash-DC, Kater Blau- Berlin, Sisyphos-Berlin, Watergate-Berlin, OK Cool-Detroit, Rainbow Serpant Festival-Melbourne, Return to Rio-Sydney, Output-NYC, Wynwood Factory ,Electric Pickle, & Do Not Sit on the Furniture-Miami, and is a resident for Desert Hearts.Tara has a rich tapestry to her sets, and they cover so many different moods and soundscapes, her sets are an emotional expression of a modern and futuristic fusing of genres. She has a range and love for various genres that takes the listener on a storied journey that goes outside the box by connecting to the audience in a very personal and emotive way. Her style is a true mirror of Tara as a person, emotional, sensitive and full of fire. 21+
