Sub-label: SlapCutz Records

RA Label of the Month feature: https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/3148

Purchase tracks at:

http://slapfunk.bandcamp.com/

http://www.discogs.com/label/316364-SlapFunk-Records

https://subwax.es/brands/slapfunk-records/

Merchandise:

www.slapfunk.com

Demos:
Please send streamable demos to records@slapfunk.com

Isis Graham
Notoriously resilient and endlessly innovative, Esette (aka Isis Graham) has carved out a lasting legacy in Western Canada’s electronic music scene. With over two decades of experience, her unrelenting work ethic has made her a leading figure both behind the decks and behind the scenes, shaping cultural staples like The Alberta Electronic Music Conference, Girls on Decks, Substation Recordings, and Versions Patio Parties.

Graham’s roots in Calgary’s underground rave scene date back to 1998, where she witnessed the peak of renegade parties. By 1999, she transitioned into DJing, and after local bylaws led to the end of raves, she adapted by bringing her sound to some of Western Canada’s most iconic venues over the past 20 years. Her sets have graced stages at renowned clubs like the Embassy, Cherry Lounge, HIFI Club, Habitat Living Sound, and Open Studios as well as celebrated festivals like Bass Coast, WMC, Decibel, Think! Festival, and Shambhala.

In 2003, Graham co-founded Girls on Decks, a collective that was dedicated to amplifying the visibility of female and non-binary DJs in the dance music scene. While the initiative is no longer active, its impact on Calgary’s music community is undeniable, with its influence continuing to resonate today. 

Since 2007, Graham has built an impressive catalogue as a producer, with releases on Supremus Music, O*rs, Substation Recordings, RF, gaining support from top-tier artists like Maceo Plex, Fred Everything, Seth Troxler, and Jamie Jones. From 2013 to 2018, she served as A&R for the Calgary-based Substation Recordings, further nurturing local talent. She also co-founded Studio Social, Calgary’s first producer-focused listening event series, which fostered collaboration and community among music creators.

In 2016, Graham co-launched the Alberta Electronic Music Conference, a boutique gathering of electronic music masterminds that ran annually at Calgary’s National Music Centre until 2019. The conference featured 60+ panels, workshops, and mentorship opportunities for emerging artists. Recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit, she received Avenue Magazine’s "Top 40 Under 40" award in 2019. Additionally, her weekly summer residency "Versions" at Modern Love (formerly Broken City) has become a key event for community building, nurturing emerging talent and fostering Calgary’s house
music scene, celebrating its 11th season in 2024.

Esette’s passion for launching boundary-breaking initiatives extends to her identity as a performer. Ever-evolving and always effervescent, her multifaceted approach and raw passion shine through her work—continuing to inspire and energize those fortunate enough to experience her sound.

Founder: @upthestuss
Alias: @acrossboundaries

Bookings & Management: nick@meanwhile.nl

Bandcamp:
https://chrisstussy.bandcamp.com

Resident Advisor: 
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/chrisstussy

Thuishaven is not a club, or a warehouse. It’s a unique experience. Located on the Western outskirts of Amsterdam, the site is surrounded by heavy industry, massive oil tankers and scrap metal yards. Thuishaven has several stages, bars, surreal decoration pieces and curiosities. Incorporating materials purchased or found at neighboring scrap yards, the site radiates a raw and industrial atmosphere. During the winter set-up (October - April), all stages are housed indoor, in heated tents and a newly crafted hangar. The summer set-up (May - September) hosts a mesmerizing open air stage plus the option to use both tent and hangar for a raveyer vibe. With a track record of 120 festivals and counting, the site is ever evolving. Every new visit brings to light new details and new surprises—making it one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary venues.

Karam is a DJ, producer, and sound healing artist residing in Chumash and Tongva land (Los Angeles, CA).

Harnessing over 12 years of experience behind the decks, Karam has consistently proven her ability to unite people on a dance floor and take them on a beautiful sonic journey. She thrives at the intersection of organic, progressive and melodic house, and is a firm believer in guiding her audience through the nuances and dynamics that make music so special. 

Karam has played at esteemed venues in Ibiza, Rome, Portugal, Mexico City and around the US, and has played iconic events such as Nido (Ibiza), GOAT Community Intimate Festival (Portugal), Love Long Beach Festival, Minimal Effort and Clinic Wednesdays. She has supported the likes of Christian Löffler, Parra for Cuva, Gabriel & Dresden, James Zabiela, Claude VonStroke, atish, David Hohme, Mousse T., Hot Chip, and ((( O ))). 

Karam has a keen ability to tune into the dance floor and, regardless of genre, create a space for connection, reflection, and release.

Bookings / Demos: karam.demos@gmail.com

29 year old House scientist 👨‍🔬
Owner of @darksideofthesunams
Bookings: nick@meanwhile.nl

1/2 of Buff N Pretty with @onlyfinns

DM on SoundCloud to contact.

Upcoming events:
El-B, Vancouver, June 13
Shambhala, Salmo, July 25-27

Past events:
2024 Public Disco
2024 MEME
2023/24 Radiate Events
2022/23/24 Bass Coast
2023 Future Forest
2023 Inshala
2019 AEMCON
2018 Femme Wave & Sled Island

Opening duties for Breaka, OAKK, Hypho, DE-TÜ, Paleman, The Librarian, Sergio SP, Noah Pred, Max Ulis...

Mother Mary is Alex, a second-generation settler raised in Treaty 7 Territory (Calgary) and, as of last year, living the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples (currently-named Vancouver, BC). 

She’s often smiling and playful in her selections, doling out warpy speed garage cuts and energetic 2-step and breaks, but you’re just as likely to find her layering in heady, higher-tempo bass tracks. Her sets are genre-agnostic, always formed in response to the dance floor. 

When not behind the decks, you can find her settling in to her new city by running seaside, spending time with friends and taking in Vancouver’s thriving local scene.

Circoloco Records \ Defected \ Nervous \ Cuttin' Headz \ MOTRAXX \ DOGGHAÜZ 

Rising up out of Brazil’s hotbed of formidable talent, Mochakk (AKA Pedro Maia) embodies a level of passion and drive that has placed him in a league of his own. His insatiable hunger for knowledge means he has a broad palette to draw from, channelling his deep well of influences into his vibrant creative output. As anyone who has witnessed him in action will attest, Pedro wears his heart on his sleeve, often expressing his honest love for music in an endearingly physical manner. His skills as a selector have led to bookings at globally renowned clubs, including a residency at the iconic DC-10, while his productions encapsulate his diverse sonic identity. A natural born entertainer, who regularly devours music, history and cultural information by the truckload, Mochakk is a unique artist whose energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

Mochakk’s achievements in 2023 alone demonstrate how influential and respected he has become, with his online fanbase growing to over 3.5 million followers across his socials. He sold out a 5,000-capacity show for leading broadcaster Cercle at the Plaza de España in Seville (the set has almost 4 million views), played over 160 shows in 29 countries, and joined the family at DC-10 as a resident. On that note, Mochakk also released the huge single ‘Jealous’ with Circoloco Records, alongside his killer remixes of Groove Armada’s ‘Superstylin’’ and Diplo’s ‘Express Yourself’. 2023 also saw the launch of his Tricks And Tracks event series, merging his love of skateboarding with electronic music for a unique party. Elsewhere, his Mochakk Calling events have sold out at every worldwide location so far. At the end of 2023 he was named by both Amazon Music and Spotify Mint as Artist to Watch in 2024, wrapping up a hugely successful 2023 with the promise of an even bigger year ahead...

@dogghauzrecords

Up The Stuss — a record label owned by Chris Stussy.

utsoff03 - S.A.M. - lnk.to/UTSOFF03 
uts24 - Hidde van Wee - lnk.to/UTS24
uts23 - Locklead - lnk.to/UTS23
uts22 - Burnski & Kepler - lnk.to/UTS22
uts21 - Chris Stussy - lnk.to/UTS21
utshp01 - Pedro Borlado - lnk.to/utshp01
uts20 - Gaskin - lnk.to/UTS20
uts19 - S.A.M. - lnk.to/UTS19
uts18 - Across Boundaries - https://lnk.to/UTS18
uts17 - KOLTER - https://lnk.to/UTS17
uts16 - Lee Burton - https://lnk.to/UTS16
uts15 - Varhat - https://lnk.to/UTS15
uts14 - Jhobei - https://lnk.to/UTS14
uts13 - Across Boundaries - https://lnk.to/UTS13
utsoff01 - Chris Stussy - https://lnk.to/UTSOFF01
uts12 - Malin Genie - https://lnk.to/UTS12
uts11 - Paolo Rocco - https://lnk.to/UTS11
uts10 - Litmus - https://lnk.to/UTS10
uts09 - Chris Stussy - https://lnk.to/UTS09
uts08 - Vitess - https://lnk.to/UTS08
uts07 - Locklead - https://lnk.to/UTS07
uts06 - Sota - https://lnk.to/UTS06
uts05 - KOLTER - https://lnk.to/UTS05
uts04 - Chris Stussy & S.A.M. - https://lnk.to/UTS04
uts03 - Janeret - https://lnk.to/UTS03
uts02 - East End Dubs - https://lnk.to/UTS02
uts01 - Fabe - https://lnk.to/UTS01

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