[ITB071] RAT GALACTIC
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Thereâs few as intent on continuing dance musicâs rich cultural history as St. Petersburgâs Rat Galactic. Listening to their sets youâre likely to hear music from decades ago amongst fresh tracks from modern producers. Unconcerned with genre boundaries, youâll instead find Ratâs sets united by unique percussive tracks and deep rolling basslines. Ratâs love for the old school informs their mixing style where stand-out tracks are placed in the midst of trance inducing segments for maximum impact. Rat Galactic has been trusted with direct support for DJ Etta and Danny Daze.
Rat is intent on carving out community-minded spaces for strange and otherworldly music. Rat is a co-founder of both Nonplus, a party series that focuses on the dark, stripped down and deeply lysergic side of electronics, and Refuge, a jungle and drum and bass night. No matter the situation, youâre likely to hear some percussion and Reese bass from this obsessive music archivist.
A random 2020 throwback because Iâm not really sure whatâs going on with anything anymore. đ¤ˇââď¸ (CW)
In some ways everything has changed but in others, not so much.
NONPLUS RETURNS to @the_bends Friday May 8 with residents open to close. Exploration of no-wave, pre-rave, hardware tracks, and more - music for shedding skin to. Collections from our cabinet of curiosities. Shiny things poking out from nest material.
Flyer and hand lettering by @spur_girl
SEEK REFUGE_05.02.2026_DRUM & BASS_JUNGLE_FUTURE MUSIC with WHYS, souldefunk, 2SPUN, and Rat Galactic
Annnnd weâre back!
Refuge returns to @thenestatstpetebrewingco with @dislabel.losangeles founder and rising talent @w__h__y__s . Sheâs brought her boundless style to lauded underground nights across the US (Respect, Vibration Center, Koncrete Jungle to name a few) in addition to numerous festivals. As a producer sheâs landed on labels such as Worst Behavior Recs, Yeska Beatz, and Ninja tune. We canât wait to hear what WHYS has in store for Refuge, your local home for Drum & Bass, Jungle, and Future Music. For support weâve invited back the incomparable @souldefunk , Sarasotaâs 2SPUN @waytoospun , and Refuge co-founder @rat_galactic
Hi-Fi Sound Reinforcement by The Rude Boi Rig managed by @vestpocketmgmt
Lighting and ambience by @parchukes_parachutes
Vending by @un.being : Premium Streetwear with steady roots in electronic music.
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THIS FRIDAY: two raw dancefloor-driven live acts grace St. Petersburgâs @thenestatstpetebrewingco - NYCâs @sweater.on.polo and Tampa Bayâs own @chrismitchellfc for NONPLUS: DARK CITY.
Nonplus honors the roots of electronic dance music with timeless sonics, blurring the sounds of past and future. A dedication to a transcendent experience, a moment of collective unity - however brief - rather than brand identity, one artist, or DJ.
Nonplus resident support from @rat_galactic and @karljaims
Amplified sound and large table from @unicorntearssoundsystem
Ambience by @parchukes_parachutes
Community engagement with @dumpdukefl
Be nice or we will kick you out. Full policy on RA and posted at event.
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We plan on participating in this yearâs @djs4ca Earth Night at the studio.
Looking for others to get involved, across environmental organizations, speakers, art, activations, vendors, and food. If youâd like to join us, please email: [email protected]
While the full range of dates is a possibility, from April 22â26, we currently have confirmed an all live electronic jam acts showcase on Friday, April 24th and a DJ dance night Saturday, April 25th.