Artist Spotlight: Danilo Plessow | Subject x Bodytonic present Day Block Party May 31st
A DJ’s DJ in every sense of the word - he is one of modern dance music’s most venerated.
A consummate DJ who stands for something richer: taste over trends, context over convenience, and connection over spectacle. For over 25 years Danilo has been uncompromising in his approach. Technically crafty, instinctually curious and armed with an expansive knowledge shaped by jazz,
soul and disco roots – his work celebrates musical lineage while keeping the dance floor firmly in
the present.
Artist Spotlight: Helena Hauff | Subject x Bodytonic present Day Block Party May 31st
Hamburg native Helena Hauff is an in-demand DJ as well as an acclaimed producer of gritty, hard-edged electro-techno. Her music draws from influences such as acid house, EBM, and industrial, and she records her tracks strictly using analog equipment, usually in one take. Her full-length debut, 2015's Discreet Desires, contains some of her most melodic material, while 2018's Qualm is more stripped-down but no less energetic. Hauff has released a handful of EPs, including 2019's Living with Ants and 2022's Living with Ladybirds. As a DJ, she was the first woman to be awarded BBC's Essential Mix of the year (in 2017), and her major commercially issued mixes are 2020's Kern, Vol. 5 () and 2023's Fabric Presents Helena Hauff.
Artist Spotlight: Imogen | Subject x Bodytonic present Day Block Party May 31st
IMOGEN channels dystopian electro, rumbling bass, UK techno and choppy breaks, drawing influence from her storied years living in London while adding her own spiky twist to the darker-tinted tones of electronic music. Listening to The Prodigy and Stanton Warriors at home with her mum in Southampton sparked IMOGEN's interest in dance music. An underage raver at the time, she immersed herself in the scene, attending several house-led parties at her local club, Junk, before moving to London aged 16 to study Music Technology. Here, she learnt how to produce and DJ while cutting her teeth as a resident on Radar Radio. Featuring seminal guests like Ellen Allien and Umwelt, IMOGEN established her vision from day one. At just 18 years old, IMOGEN landed a booking at Berghain and has since evolved into the revered producer and DJ she is today.
Artist Spotlight: Terrence Parker | Subject x Bodytonic present Day Block Party May 31st
Detroit DJ/Producer Terrence Parker, is known for his exceptional DJing skills, House Music productions, and using a telephone as headphones. Terrence’s first DJ gig was at age 14, and released his first vinyl recording in 1988 as part of Separate Minds with Lou Robinson & Marc Kinchen. In 1993, Terrence launched his label Intangible Records and has performed as a DJ in 53 countries throughout the world. His music appears on labels such as Atlantic, Sony, Quantize, Axis/Purpose Maker, Planet E, and Defected.
Our Block Parties always offer just that little bit more.....
We’ve got Crazy P, Saint Ludo, and MJ Cole taking over the Shaw on May 30th. A wild rotation of disco classics, bass and UK garage that somehow makes perfect sense
A massive lineup to kick off the June bank holiday weekend.
Tickets in the bio.
You'd be hard pressed to find a better collection of posters, flyers, cards, and all the other 90's rave culture memorabilia. A must own for anyone who attended the occasional warehouse party back in the day. Available now in the Racket Store
Record Of The Week "Newcleus" Jam On Revenge. This one's a re-issue of The Brooklyn electro crew’s 1984 debut. It's a bit mad, and a bit brilliant - proper one-of-one stuff.
Incredible night by @a.m.ctitan & @mcphantomuk !
Massive thanks to all the supporting artists and @stage73.ie@sergeykhadjava for making this happen together. Definitely a huge highlight for the Irish Drum & Bass scene. Thank you all for coming and making this one so special!
We’ve got a few bits happening here for @phizzfest , including a night of curated short films being shown in the Racket Space by @motherland_ie . Big mix of documentary, drama, and comedy - well worth a look if you’re in the area
