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Jacob Meehan - Substantiate*

Jacob Meehan, a native of Roodhouse, Illinois (population 1,700) cut his chops in Chicago, the home of house, while working at Gramaphone Records and throwing/playing parties in and around the city. A major player in the new queer underground, he now resides in Berlin where he has furthered his musical prowess as producer and resident DJ of the much-beloved fête, Buttons, and the epic summer standout, Whole Festival. 

Major Records is pleased to feature the very first single release from Meehan, featuring a remix by our very own Nita Aviance. "Hier" started out with a nod to the forefathers, referencing David Morales and Frankie Knuckles mix of Alison Limerick's "Where Love Lives,” but quickly grew into a deep house dream full of funky synth leads and anthemic arpeggios all layered over some kicky-fresh beats. 

Nita’s remix strips it all down only to build it back up again, leaning into the arpeggios and riding those new wave synths through the dark night and straight into the dawn with her signature diva vocal cut-ups.
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released July 7, 2023

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Jacob Meehan - Hier

Live at Battle Hymn (Brooklyn), Aug 2023

The final recorded set of Aérea Negrot B2B Jacob Meehan, before our beloved sister moved on to the next plane.  May she watch over us, may we forever channel her.

Recorded live
Buttons d'Amore 
Aug 2023
Berlin

D'aunties (Aérea Negrot B2B Jacob Meehan) - Live at Buttons d'Amore

Live at Lecken (Sept 2023)

Roxy Tool (True Nature)

Kinda Ate (Jacob's Fizzapella) (demo)

Full Tilt Carry

Old Reliable

Sulky Puss

JACOB MEEHAN

Probs my fourth time ever playing techno, and it felt juicy to be given the trust to close the main room at Zero Chill, NYC's hottest function. After nearly 20 years of DJing—mostly known for house, sometimes ambient—it was a thrill to stretch into a harder, faster prime-time slot for a massive, raging warehouse. Pride 2025 called for a disco-flavored last hour to honor our origins and ancestors.

I’ve never had so many people DM me after a set, and it’s got me inspired to keep exploring this direction in the techno landscape.

Special thanks to my dears Dirty Daddy Don and Physical Therapy for lacing me with some tracks for the night. It takes a village.

Zero Chill NYC - Main Room Closing - Pride 2025

Image credit: Jessica Labatte "Pond Weeds #31," 2014, archival pigment print, 40x30"

All or Nothing

originally from rural Illinois, Jacob Meehan crystallized his deep relationship with music during his 15 year tenure in Chicago - spending time producing parties, he became a pivotal booster in America's burgeoning queer scene back in the early 2010’s 

his DJ style is an eclectic blend of machine and soul that transcends and captivates, and since moving to Berlin in 2016, he's become one of the driving forces as a curator behind two major events much beloved by the queer community: Buttons and WHOLE Festival

tune in for 90 minutes of Jacob's eclectic groove from Queen! at smartbar

Smartmix 85: Jacob Meehan

3am conjure

I always feel at home on a New York dance floor, especially with a crowd like Sheila’s, down for the ride. Please enjoy the last two hours of my set, recorded live at H0L0 (Sept 2025). 

Big thanks to Robert & crew for the continued love & support.





Image by Yasumasa Morimura

LIVE AT SHEILA (NYC)

Live at Buttons - December 2019

Chicago ---> Berlin
From Chicago, Jacob Meehan has made a name for himself over the last fifteen years as both a musical purveyor & vibe creator. Since moving to Berlin in 2016, he’s left his mark with two projects beloved by the queer community: @radio-buttons & @wholefestival . The last few years he’s delved into music production and leading ambient focused yoga nidra guided meditation sessions.

Past appearances include:
Adonis (London)
Basement (NYC)
Bunker (NYC)
Carry Nation (NYC)
Cocktail d'Amore (Berlin)
Club Toilet (Detroit)
Contact (Tokyo)
Equation Festival (Vietnam)
Honcho Campout (USA)
Honey Soundsystem (SF)
Horse Meat Disco (Berlin)
Listen Festival (Brussels)
Panorama Bar (Berlin)
Savage (Hanoi)
Signal (LA)
Smart Bar (Chicago)
Tresor (Berlin)
Unter (NYC)
Unknwn (Manila)
Wrecked (NYC)
Zero Chill (NYC)

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