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Join OHM this Sunday, April 26th from 1–4pm at Tricentennial Park in Albany for an Earth Day celebration filled with music, community connection, collective action, and a shared love for our planet and city 🔊💚🌱 Come hang, listen, vibe, and celebrate with us! In honor of Earth Day, alongside beats from the OHM crew, we’ll be sharing intentionally grown plant propagations and native seed bombs, little gifts to help both the earth *and you* thrive. Plus, don’t miss our raffle featuring limited-edition Earth Day shirts and tote bags designed by our lead designer @designbyraido and executed by @lazerbeamfknfocus ! Bring a friend, soak up the sunshine, and tap into some joyful community energy 💚 If you haven’t already, be sure to RSVP using the Partiful link in our bio and let us know you’re coming! Want to give a huge shoutout to Vince aka @lazerbeamfknfocus for collaborating with us to bring this design to fruition. Vince is an incredibly talented and hardworking artist in our local network, bringing immersive artworks to life with the Imaginarium. We are so grateful to be able to collaborate with such talented and community driven artists like himself! Check out his work on his Instagram or TikTok @ Castle Studio.

Helllo?! EARTH TO OHM!!!! 🔊🌎 Pull up on April 26th at Tricentennial Park in Albany from 1pm-4pm to celebrate Earth Day, the OHM way. In honor of Earth Day and our beautiful city, we’re bringing the community together for a feel-good day packed with: music from the OHM djs, Raffle Prizes with limited edition OHM merch, Seedling giveaways, and most importantly, a neighborhood cleanup to show love to our city! We’ve got you covered with free gloves, trash bags, and trash grabbers (grabbers are limited while supplies last). All you need to do is bring your energy, good vibes, your dancing feet, and some water to keep yourself hydrated! While we won’t be bringing the bespoke OHM sound system out for this one, don’t worry we will still be bringing out a hard hitting system for day time groovin. Let’s party with a purpose, and leave our neighborhood better than when we found it! See you there! RSVP to let us know you’re coming via the Partiful link in our bio! Flyer: @designbyraido Music: @ovsicori_ - Camine (@raidosounds VIP edit)

Join us next week for another installment of our documentary screening series at Alias Coffee (76 N Pearl Street) in Albany. On Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 PM, we’ll be screening Bassweight, a documentary that dives deep into the underground world of dubstep. From its roots in South London to its rise on the global stage, the film features voices from key DJs, producers, and promoters who helped shape the genre and their vision for it’s future, including insights from Skream, Kode9, Mary Anne Hobbs, Plastician, and more. Come early and stay after for a community-centered evening, with music selections from our friend @rssrch.prjct , space for open discussion, and a shared exploration of the past, present, and future of underground electronic music, and the OHM project. Alias Coffee will be open throughout the night with drinks and light refreshments. And yes, there will be popcorn ;) This is a free event. Donations are welcome and will support OHM’s mission. Seating is first come, first served. If you need ADA accommodations, please reach out in advance. We can’t wait to gather, listen, and learn about the culture together 🔊✨ Flyer by @designbyraido

Join us next week for the third installment of our film screening series. On Thursday, March 19, at Alias Coffee in Albany, we'll explore the early roots of electronic music and the groundbreaking women that shaped it. “Sisters with Transistors” is the remarkable story of electronic music's female pioneers, composers who embraced machines and their liberating technologies to utterly transform how we produce and listen to music today. The widely celebrated film maps the history of electronic music through the visionary women whose radical experimentations with machines redefined the boundaries of music, including Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Pauline Oliveros, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Eliane Radigue, Suzanne Ciani, and Laurie Spiegel. This community-centered night begins at 6:30 pm and features music selections from Circe (@lenorajayne ) before and after the screening; and we welcome open discussion about the past, present, and future of electronic music and the OHM project. Alias Coffee will be open throughout the evening for drinks and light refreshments. Popcorn will also be available for a suggested donation, give what you’d like. We look forward to watching, listening, and celebrating the culture of electronic music together. Flyer: @designbyraido

If you haven't seen it yet, we are excited to announce the relaunch of our website. Huge shout out to Zack Pennachi for bringing his expertise on this project that blends a three.js environment with realtime reflections, scroll interactions, and noise-driven particles All of these combined with the low-code power of Webflow to deliver a memorable first version of the revamped page. This website will be an ongoing project marrying together Giancarlo's and Zack’s design languages. So be prepared to witness an ever-evolving digital space, FREE OF AI, that showcases community projects and OHM’s latest events. Visit our page OHM518.com to stay in the loop #webdesign #digitalart #webflow

Our second movie screening event at @aliascoffeeny on 2/18 was a vibe! Thank you to everyone who came out for an evening of community in downtown Albany. It was great to gather and hear the different personal stories evoked by the movie, Drum & Bass: The Movement. OHM is dedicated to advancing electronic art and music culture in the NY Capital Region. OHM was founded to address a clear and growing gap in Albany, and the greater Capital Region: the lack of viable, accessible, inclusive, and artist-driven spaces for music, arts, and community gathering, particularly within the electronic music and digital arts ecosystem. We are committed to providing a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary venue that acts as a creative hub and community space for residents and visitors. You can support OHM’s mission and programming through a donation to our GoFundMe (link in bio). We are looking forward to gathering with you again soon. Be on the lookout for more info about the next installment of our movie series, which will take place 3/19 at Alias Coffee in Albany.

In two weeks we welcome you back for the second installment of our documentary screening series. On Wednesday, February 18, at Alias Coffee in Albany, we'll explore the roots of Drum and Bass and its rapid evolution from the mid '90s to 2016 with a screening of Drum and Bass: The Movement. The film traces how a UK underground club culture grew into a global force, shaping pop music, video games, and beyond; and why DnB has always been more than a genre. It was a lifestyle, with its own fashion, language, and attitude, deeply rooted in multiculturalism and shared club experiences. This community-centered night begins at 6:30 pm and features music selections from the OHM DJs before and after the screening, open discussion, and conversation about the past, present, and future of underground electronic music and the OHM project. Popcorn will be available for purchase, and Alias Coffee will be open throughout the evening for drinks and light refreshments. We look forward to watching, listening, and celebrating the culture together. Flyer: @designbyraido

In two weeks we welcome you back for the second installment of our documentary screening series. On Wednesday, February 18, at Alias Coffee in Albany, we’ll explore the roots of Drum and Bass and its rapid evolution from the mid ’90s to 2016 with a screening of Drum and Bass: The Movement. The film traces how a UK underground club culture grew into a global force, shaping pop music, video games, and beyond; and why DnB has always been more than a genre. It was a lifestyle, with its own fashion, language, and attitude, deeply rooted in multiculturalism and shared club experiences. This community-centered night begins at 6:30 pm and features music selections from the OHM DJs before and after the screening, open discussion, and conversation about the past, present, and future of underground electronic music and the OHM project. Popcorn will be available for purchase, and Alias Coffee will be open throughout the evening for drinks and light refreshments. We look forward to watching, listening, and celebrating the culture together. Flyer: @designbyraido

Thank you to everyone who came out to the screening of High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music at @aliascoffeeny in Albany last week. The packed room was filled with a palpable sense of community, and much of the movie’s discussion about drivers for creative change and its long-lasting impact seemed to resonate deeply with many in the audience.  OHM is dedicated to advancing electronic art and music culture in the NY Capital Region. OHM was founded to address a clear and growing gap in Albany, and the greater Capital Region: the lack of viable, accessible, inclusive, and artist-driven spaces for music, arts, and community gathering, particularly within the electronic music and digital arts ecosystem. We are committed to providing a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary venue that acts as a creative hub and community space for residents and visitors. You can support OHM’s mission and programming through a donation to our GoFundMe (link in bio).  We are looking forward to gathering with you again soon. Be on the lookout for more info about the next installation of our movie series next month.

Join us next week for the first installment of our movie screening series at Alias Coffee in Albany (76 N Pearl St) on January 15th at 6:30 pm! With High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music, the evening will feature an exploration of the roots of techno and electronic music and the cultures that shaped them. The documentary traces techno’s origins in Detroit, and the historical and cultural forces behind the sound. Enjoy a community-centered night with music selections from the OHM DJs before and after the screening, plenty of space for open discussion, and a shared conversation about the past, present, and future of the underground electronic music scene, and the OHM project. Alias Coffee will be open throughout the evening for non-alcoholic drinks and light refreshments. Oh, and did we mention the popcorn already? We look forward to gathering, listening, and learning together. This is a free event. Donations are welcome and will support OHM’s mission. *First come first serve with seating, if you are in need of ADA accommodations please let us know in advance*

Do you enjoy electronic music, arts, and the culture surrounding them? Are you curious about the roots of electronic music and its global evolution? OHM invites you to our inaugural documentary screening, launching a new series exploring the cultural and historical impact of electronic music and arts. On January 15th, at 6:30pm at Alias Coffee in Albany; our screening will feature, “High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music”, a seminal documentary that traces the origins of techno music in Detroit. The film explores the city’s social and economic history, from the 1967 uprising to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, and highlights how a resilient community created a groundbreaking sound that reshaped global music culture. Join us before and after the screening for community discussion and sound selections from the OHM crew. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be available for purchase from Alias. Popcorn will be provided.

We’re still buzzing from our first event and overflowing with gratitude. To everyone who came out, danced, and contributed their beautiful energy, thank you. As a brand new nonprofit and event curator, we were blown away by the warmth and support. Seeing both familiar and new faces on the dancefloor, feeling that shared joy, and hearing your kind words made the night incredibly special. It was everything we hoped for and more and we couldn’t have done it without everyone who showed up to see what OHM is all about! Huge shoutout to Rome and Nicole Thrasher for capturing the essence of the night so beautifully. Their video perfectly reflected the vibe, and we’re so grateful for their time, talent, and generosity. If you ever need top-tier photo/video work, they’re as solid as they come! Thank you to our amazing security team for keeping the energy protected and grounded, and to Anika and Ana for absolutely holding it down at the raffle booth with such positivity and warmth. Endless thanks to our lighting team—David Robb (@sherwood.dub ), Ted McNeil, Zach Pennachi, and our own Jackson Orzel—for creating an immersive visual experience. Watching people’s faces light up in awe was a true highlight. Big love to the artists who added their unique touch: Lolo & @notbobbydiesel with their spray paint artistry, & @artofviola and @ryanvincentsauger for contributing their craft and creativity to the space. Massive gratitude to PS11 for an incredible, hard-hitting headlining set. Your music, energy, and belief in this project made a huge impact, we were honored to have you on and off the dancefloor. And of course, deep appreciation to our OHM team DJs: @electronicmeanderings and @raidosounds for setting the tone with warmup sets, @thefrontroomsessions for going deep with an unexpected three-hour marathon, and Raido again for closing the night with palpable energy. We truly can’t express our thanks enough to every single person who showed up and shared their time, presence, and energy. You helped make our first event not just possible, but unforgettable. Keep an eye out for more photos and future updates. We can’t wait to do it all again soon. Music: Chiron- @ps_eleven