As You Like It Coast to Coast: Seattle

Return to the Source — Day 3

Welcome to Lot Mass 2023, where we keep you tight and hold you steady as the weekend party train approaches its last stop. After a rowdy post-pandemic reboot last year, Hot Mass is ready to work the Tangent lot into a fine paste once again as part of the Return to the Source Weekender. 

Kicking off in the sunshine right after No Way Back, get ready for another Monday shitshow with a dialed-up roster of Hot Mass DJ family from near and far:

Seattle's Succubass
Detroit's AK
NYC's The Carry Nation  
Pittsburgh's Jarrett Tebbets


Succubass
Hailing from Seattle, Succubass is a DJ who we’ve been falling in love with over and over. She’s a master of heady, wobbling rhythms and funky basslines at any tempo. We’ll be tapping her for the kickoff set, so expect a precision build of a set that traverses all territory.

AK
Detroit’s AK is someone we’ve had our eyes on for a bit. A hot tip sent us to a few mixes from this mysterious partymaker in 2021 (thanks Jules!), and we’ve been listening ever since. Expect intense and freewheeling energy, skipping flawlessly between genres, pushing the BPMs higher, and doing it all with that unmistakable Detroit class that draws us home to the mothership. This is the new wave of Detroit, you’re about to fall in love.

The Carry Nation
“Legends” doesn’t do justice to this duo. To us, they perfectly encapsulate the sound of NYC. Will Automagic and Nita Aviance have been nurturing dancefloors for decades at this point, and their parties are emblematic of what true community can look like. As DJs, they span all eras of dance music, wrapping everything up with their own unique attitude. Equally as .comfortable with a short power set as they are stretching into a marathon Panorama Bar moment, there’s no doubt they’ll draw out our collective remaining Monday energy reserves for this one.

Jarrett Tebbets
Our in-house disco connoisseur at Hot Mass, Jarrett is founder of Cold Cuts, the party responsible for foodtracking the soundtrack with a multitude of pork & pasta dishes over the years (yes, he serves food to everyone). Cold Cuts fills a crucial role in our residents lineup, covering the soulful, classic disco and house territory with aplomb. Jarrett is also an incredibly talented DJ, known for creating chaos on any dancefloor he takes control of – pulling it off with the perfect mix of obscure cuts and perfectly-timed anthems. It’s all love here, and he’s the perfect closer to Lot Mass 2023.

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Return to the Source 2023 is an organic evolution of the original concept, with careful attention to detail put in at every level. We’ve used this time to improve ourselves and our infrastructure, to mindfully choose what it is we want to do and share with our community. Our weekend at the Tangent includes 4 parties for the price of one weekend wristband, with an outdoor area containing a harm reduction zone, food truck, and a greater outdoor sound system. Once the music starts at No Way Back on Sunday night, it won't end until Tuesday morning — 32 hours of continuous music. A weekend wristband will allow you to experience all this with no interruptions.

Lot Mass '23 Tickets

Lot Mass '23 (Return To Source)

mixes

JEROME Mixfile #870 - AK

https://soundcloud.com/000000ak

JEROME Mixfile #870 - AK

47.628854, -122.367127

Slippery and devious cuts coalesce with ease, a magnetic pulse emanating from molten layers of aura. @succubass leads us through a slick and chic hour of cleverly bridged oddball gems.

d o w n 2 e a r t h 42 - Succubass

Seattle's @Succubass threw down an incredible set at Wrecked. This was her first gig at Basement and we were so proud to host and feature her. Be ready to dance to this one! Thank you Jess for turning us out!!!

Succubass at Wrecked Aug 6, 2022

pi pi pi with deep creep & Succubass @ The Lot Radio 09 - 19 - 2022

I had a lovely time joining DJ Voices & Beta Librae for their double residency this past November! Here's my set from the night. 

I love the big bass, but I also wanted to weave in some silliness and surprises. The whole night will always be a fond memory for me. Thanks to Kristin and Bailey for taking such good care of me.

Hugs to all my friends(Matt & Diamond for flying out), the dancers, and the Nowadays staff! <3 

Also, to Miles and Tiffany for hosting me during my stay. 

BOOF, THERE IT IS!!

Succubass - Live at Nowadays, November '22

SPKRBOX 1 - 19 - 23

@succubass wrecking shop at Hemlock Nights on Saturday evening.

Campout Mix Series: Succubass

Name: Jessica Duran
Alias: Succubass (@succubass)
Pronouns: She/They
Location: Seattle, WA

Influences: I greatly admire my friends and am influenced by everything around me.

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: High & Tight // Woozy 

Favorite Quote: 
“All that you touch
You Change.
All that you Change 
Changes you.
The only lasting truth
Is Change.
God
Is Change.”
― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower

Advice for the DJs, artists and producers of our community: Take risks, art is subjective so live your truth.

With this mix Succubass asks to please learn more about and consider donating to: 
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition Mission / Coronavirus Community Response (https://blacktrans.org/) 
Black LGBTQIA + Migrant Project (BLMP) (https://transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/blmp)

Tracklist - http://bit.ly/SuccubassTrax

Daisychain

Daisychain 139 - Succubass

Rubidium’s current take on techno is heavy and dense. Her sound can vary from driving to hypnotic, experimental to atmospheric, with an occasional dip into an ambient realm. She is fond of tension, creative sound design and exploring darker themes in her sets. Her tracks can be found on the From 0-1, Webuildmachines, Subspec and Anode labels, with more on the way. In early 2018 she launched 'Konstruct', a monthly Techno event at Underground SF in San Francisco with fellow artist, JX-216, showcasing talent from across North America and beyond.

Formerly known as Milkplant, JX-216 is a new alias developed by veteran San Francisco Techno DJ/Producer, Justin William Pennell. Schooled in the Midwest and developed on the West Coast, his work encompasses well over 30 years of combined DJ/production experience, and over 10 years of record label management. In 2008, he began the internationally recognized label, From 0-1 with fellow artist Sone. His newly updated live pa debuted at the 2018 Droid and Blank Code Interface/Scene official Movement Festival event at The Works in Detroit; alongside Kr!z, DJ Hyperactive, Vril, Phase, Sophia Saze, and others. He’s already had releases signed to Sleaze Records, BEK Audio, Impact Mechanics, TMM, SUB_tl, Ascetic Ltd., Rheostatus among others.

Rubidium X JX-216 | Fault Radio DJ Set in Vallejo, California (October 25, 2020)

Succubass is the alias of Seattle-based DJ Jessica Duran, a member of the local TUF collective who's quickly become well-known for her exceptionally diverse tastes and ability to jump across multiple styles and confidently provide top-notch vibes to a wide range of dancefloor parties. A trusted selector to deftly set the tone for adventurous electronic bills, she's shared the stages with world-class underground acts such as Lena Wilkins, Umfang, Loefah, Juju & Jordash, Mike Huckaby, Goth-Trad, Roman Flugel, Shanti Celeste, and many more, while also bringing her DJ talents to a handful of recent PNW music festivals, including TUF Fest, Treefort, Sensory Illumination, and Cascadia.

Succubass | Fault Radio DJ Set in Seattle (October 25, 2020)

Sharlese Metcalf got her start as a resident DJ of Seattle's goth industrial wave crew, Second Sight in 2012. Hosting shows at the iconic Electronic Tea Garden, Sharlese drew inspiration from her time there, and was introduced to Kate Moore who was commonly interested in very similar music. When Second Sight disbanded, Sharlese and Kate commenced with their first collaboration called Audiodrome at Pony, a minimal synth/coldwave focused night. After about a year together, Kate and Sharlese moved to Krewmerk and founded their current night, False Prophet. Sharlese is a connoisseur of music, DJs frequently around town and also works at KEXP 90.3 FM as the host of Mechanical Breakdown and is a rotating host on Expansions among many other contributions to the community.

Sharlese Metcalf | Fault Radio DJ Set in Seattle (October 25, 2020)

Anthony Henderson, known professionally as Tony H is a Panamanian tech house, deep house, techno and minimal producer and DJ. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to open for the likes of DJ Eva, Trevor Vichas, Hector Moralez, Astronomar, DJ BL3ND, Kristian Nairn aka DJ Hodor, Dean MAson, Donald Glaude, Jason Curtis, The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold among others. In 2015, Tony H founded his own label, Late Night Munchies, which has already released dozens of original tracks and remixes by contributors all over the globe. The brand’s shows, which feature new music combined with Tony H’s live performance skills and engaging personality, have translated a strong following of supporters.

Tony H | Fault Radio DJ Set in Seattle (October 25, 2020)

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