For any DJ and bedroom producer, the ability to “hustle” is often the most underestimated, yet most important factor in determining whether they will fade out or successfully make their mark on the industry. Good hustle is the epitome of both the man and monumental career of international DJ, Roger Sanchez. From humble beginnings in New York City, diggin’ in dusty crates of old vinyl and spinning at house parties in Corona, Queens, to dominating huge dance floors and headlining festival main-stages in every corner of the globe, Roger is truly a self-made man and a house music legend.

The crafting of Roger Sanchez, the DJ, started in the late 80s, where as a young man he was enticed by the explosion of hip-hop that was taking over the city. Embracing the culture as a b-boy and graffiti artist, he would hit parties on the Bronx River and before long, his friends had him trying his hand on the wheels of steel. In a time and place where hip hop, house music, and “turntablism” all collided in a perfect storm of creativity, opportunity, and sick beats, Roger seized his moment and began to build his empire on vinyl and slip mats, starting with a few singles and expanding into a massive collection of over two thousand original productions and remixes.
Releasing music under a multitude of monikers, including the S-Man, Roger S., The Nu- Solution, Underground Solution, DV8, Ego Trip, El Mariachi, The Funkjunkeez, Tribal Infusion, Twilight, and Transatlantic Soul, just to name a few, Roger has been able to maintain the essence of his sound, his flavor, his “sabor”, if you will, while still using each alter ego as a tool to expand on various fresh and experimental sounds. Each one of his multiple music personas have allowed him the opportunity to defy the mainstream and travel out to the far reaches of the musical galaxy, collecting depth, wisdom, and perspective along the way and applying them to his future endeavors in innovative dance music sounds, allowing him to remain fluid and cutting edge across decades.

So many successful endeavors would have never been possible without a rock solid work ethic, something that Roger prides himself on. From the very beginning, he was a dedicated crate digger, searching for obscure samples and break beats in influential NYC record stores like Rock & Soul and Vinylmania. His infallible work ethic, paired with the strong foundation of art and culture that he gained from the Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture took control of the wheel as his passion for music expanded, driving him to start hustling mixtapes on the sidewalks of Broadway in order to finance his earliest gigs. With the encouragement of his father, an engineer, Roger abandoned his plans for a career in architecture and decided to devote all his efforts to his music.
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The Carry Nation (Nita Aviance and Will Automagic) are DJs and producers whose style is deeply rooted and fundamentally intertwined with the historical arc of New York City's most affirming nightlife experiences. Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance. She started DJing around the turn of the millennium and was a resident at the infamous Mr. Black and Westgay, both touchstones for queer artistry and culture in downtown nightlife of the early 2000's. Will has deep roots in NYC club culture, having worked at The Loft and collaborated closely with David Mancuso, holding residencies at many of the downtown New York clubs over the years including The Limelight, Life and Vandam. After dividing his time between NYC and Paris, working on music with fashion houses such as Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, Will returned to DJing dance floors when he co-created SPANK with partners Sean B & Jason Roe. What started as a basement dance party evolved into a roving art-based warehouse party along with a namesake zine. SPANK began to work closely with Horse Meat Disco and the close relationship with that crew has extended in various forms through the years into the present.

Currently, Nita and Will perform globally as both individual DJs and, more often, as a duo --they are most recognized for epic extended B2B sets and their wildly successful monthly queer party (also known as The Carry Nation) at Brooklyn's Good Room. Their range is wide and exciting, and in the New York tradition they effortlessly flow through genres and time periods while keeping a modern edge. Since the inception of The Carry Nation, the duo has toured the world extensively including Glastonbury’s Block 9 and Berlin’s Berghain/Panorama Bar among many others. They also have a residency at Ladyfag's flagship monthly Battle Hymn. As producers, their credits include releases and remixes on Get Up Recordings, Classic Music Company, TRIBAL, Nervous, TRAX, Batty Bass, TWIRL, W&O Street Tracks and more. Their latest venture is Major Records, an imprint they co-founded with Justin Cudmore to showcase their Majorettes collaboration with releases that are setting dancefloors alight with a fresh but classic house vibe that stays rooted in the excitement of New York’s history and underground.

Lovebirds, the dynamic duo of Sebastian Doering and Daniel Klein, have been shaping the dance music scene since their debut in the vibrant 90s. Their influence spans diverse projects, from Kneedeep to Kiez Kids, leading to their current musical endeavor - Lovebirds. Their journey has resulted in a repertoire of timeless classics.

Their 2011 masterpiece, a collaboration with Stee Downes titled "Want You In My Soul," stands as a testament to their extraordinary talent. This hit single resonates so deeply with listeners that it has become an anthem, with weekend spins across the globe since its release.

The unique LOVEBIRDS' sound is steeped in soul and depth, eliciting rich emotions. Their reach is expansive, garnering over 60 million Spotify streams, despite not targeting the mainstream audience.

Trading Hamburg for Berlin in 2015, they forged numerous new relationships, broadening their sound to a more diverse, live interpretation of dance music. Their foundation in the black music of the 70s and 80s is evident in their diligent efforts to transpose the depth of that era into contemporary soundscapes. Their studio, a treasure trove of coveted analog production gear, mirrors a museum.

Renowned for their B2B DJ sets that bridge diverse genres and eras with pure joy, LOVEBIRDS prioritize crowd connection, guiding listeners on a captivating journey through a spectrum of sound - from house and disco to Italo, new wave, yacht rock, and 80s pop, and everything in between.
Their 2011 masterpiece, a collaboration with Stee Downes titled "Want You In My Soul," stands as a testament to their extraordinary talent. This hit single has never stopped creating unforgettable moments on dancefloors across the globe eversince.

The unique LOVEBIRDS' sound is steeped in soul and depth, eliciting rich emotions. Their reach is expansive, garnering over 60 million Spotify streams, despite not targeting the mainstream audience.

Trading Hamburg for Berlin in 2015, they forged numerous new relationships, broadening their sound to a more diverse, live interpretation of dance music. Their foundation in the black music of the 70s and 80s is evident in their diligent efforts to transpose the depth of that era into contemporary soundscapes. Their studio, a treasure trove of coveted analog production gear, mirrors a museum.

Renowned for their B2B DJ sets that bridge diverse genres and eras with pure joy, LOVEBIRDS prioritize crowd connection, guiding listeners on a captivating journey through a spectrum of sound - from house and disco to Italo, new wave, yacht rock, and 80s pop, and everything in between.
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