The concept of Paradise Bangkok was born out of looking for records. Back in 2009 DJs Maft Sai and Chris Menist pooled together their collection of obscure Reggae, African, Jazz and Thai vinyl to put on the very first Paradise Bangkok party, a place to drink, dance and enjoy the natural musical links between sounds from across the globe. Thai luk thung and molam, both popular, rural music styles were spun alongside Mulatu, Augustus Pablo, R.Burnam and Fela Kuti, and the duo ended up playing in Japan, Vietnam, Germany, London, Switzerland, Austria and France. They also co-compiled the two volumes of 'Sound of Siam' for Soundway, as well as 'Thai? Dai!' for Finders Keepers. Chris is now back in London, working as a musician and writer, whilst Maft runs the Zud RangMa HQ record store and label in Bangkok, as well as the Studio Lam bar just next door.

The Paradise Bangkok label they both run initially focussed on reissuing lost Thai classics, many of which were only ever produced in small numbers. Issued in runs of 500 only, with screen printed, hand stitched and stamped sleeves, the sought after 7s were then collated on one LP in 2013, complete with a comic illustrated by Lewis Heriz. The newly set up Studio Lam label focusses on new music coming out of Thailand.

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band made their live debut in the Thai capital in 2012. Drawn from different music scenes in Bangkok, the band, (initially formed to back vintage luk thung and molam vocalists who sang live at the events) consists of Kammao Perdtanon on phin (Thai lute), Sawai Kaewsombat on khaen, a type of bamboo harmonica, Piyanart Jotikasthira on bass, Phusana Treeburut on drums and Chris Menist on percussion. Before releasing any recordings the band undertook two successful tours in 2013 and 2014 which included a support slot for Damon Albarn in Berlin, stepping in at short notice for Solange Knowles at Off Festival in Poland, as well as gigs in Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium and the Czech Republic, all to great acclaim.


Bookings ~ jamie@crownruler.com
Contact ~ whoismikewho@gmail.com

Label ~ @planettrip

𝐵𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶 𝒟𝑒𝒸𝒶𝒹𝑒 ❀  𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴’ 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴
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In today's burgeoning culture of opportunism and ambition, you seldom meet an individual with exceptional abilities and a lengthy history of achievement without it being worn on their sleeve. GE-OLOGY’s sets reflect his diverse taste in music perfectly. Unfiltered mixes filled with records ranging from experimental Jazz, Gospel, Disco, Funk, House, Techno and Hip-Hop, GE-OLOGY does is all with ease. There is no single tread to be found in his sets, other than him taking risks and mixing in curveballs that light up the dance floor. On top of his sublime track selection, the skills of the Baltimore DJ are unparalleled and admired by everybody’s favorite DJs. Thus, the enigmatic virtuoso known as GE-OLOGY is a rare find indeed.

GE-OLOGY's ties with music were close from the start. After learning how to play the trumpet and starting collecting records at age 5, 6 years later GE-OLOGY’s interest in DJing and passion for music started rising to the heights he still beholds today. His interest in Hip-Hop brought him together with Tupac, Talib Kweli and Mos Def and later the Baltimore born, 80's New York City bred Renaissance man took the opportunity to produce for Jill Scott, De La Soul, Yukimi Nagano and Vinia Mojica and Jem. Yet, surprising to most, his dance floor oriented music dates back to the same time.

This masterful music producer, skilled DJ, and equally gifted visual artist has been acclaimed internationally for over two decades, however he remains somewhat of a mystery, letting his music and his mixes speak for themselves. To GE-OLOGY, music is something spiritual which reaches his soul and is inseparable from his being. This ethos is clearly emulated in his music, always digging deeper and weaving diverse music genres that coalesce to inspire soulful movement on the dance floor.

contact & booking :
lorem.ipsum.yo@gmail.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/LoremIpsumRecords

~~2025~~
26.07 Boat Party, Paris
21.06 Le Mayday, Paris
01.06 La Prairie du Canal, Paris
01.02 Les Jardiniers, Montrouge

~~2024~~
29.11 St. PAX, Tokyo
03.08 Karmakoma, Belgrade
03.08 La Prairie du Canal, Paris
01.05 Cadence, Paris
16.03 Yellow House, Amsterdam
20.01 Alimentation Générale, Paris

~~2023~~
16.11 Cadence, Paris
13.10 Alimentation Générale, Paris
30.06-2.07 Divagations Festival, Corrèze
21.06 Tagada Bar, Paris
29.04 Divagations Especial, Atelier, Ivry
22.04 Cadence, Paris

~~2022~~
03.12 Alimentation Générale, Paris
05.11 9b, Paris
04.11 Mazette, Paris
30.09 Groom, Lyon
17.09 Monarch, Berlin
07.09 Point FMR, Paris w/ Loveshadow
2-4 .09 Divagations Festival, Corrèze
28.08 Le Barboteur, Paris w/ Cadence
30.07 20/44, Belgrade
09.07 Radio Tempo Nao Para, Amsterdam
08.07 Club Lovelee, Amsterdam
21.06 Cadence, Paris
16.04 Milagrosa, New York
28.01 Groom, Lyon

~~2021~~
11.12 9B, Paris
04.12 L'Appart du Badaboum, Paris
05.11 9B, Paris
22.10 Scilicet, Paris
02.10 Alimentation Générale, Paris
28.08 Groom, Lyon
08.08 Sunday Sunday, Mexico
07.08 Departamento Studio Bar, Mexico
21.06 Cadence w/ Maybe Tonight, Paris
20.06 Le Mazette, Paris

~~2020~~
18-20 .09 Divagations Festival, Normandie
05.09 L'International w/ Maybe Tonight, Mimi, Paris
25.07 6b, Paris
11.07 Le Mazette, Paris
27.06 Enigma La Crypte
29.02 Montezuma, Paris
21.02 Alimentation Générale, Paris
08.02 Bon Esprit, Paris
07.02 L'appart du Badaboum, Paris
16.01 Ground Control, Paris

~~2019~~
21.12 Cadence, Paris
23.11 Bon Esprit, Paris
16.11 La Karambole, Paris
15.11 Cadence, Paris
28.09 Bon Esprit, Paris
20.09 Gambetta Club w/ Bayetë, Paris
05.09 A la Folie, Paris
31.08 Club Azteca w/ Make It Deep, Into The Deep & Bayetë, Paris
07.08 Le Barboteur, Paris
30.07 La Bobine, Grenoble
26.07 Le Barboteur, Paris
21.06 Fête de la Musique @Le Bon Esprit, Paris
25.05 Mob Hotel Rooftop w/Waxist & NotSeriousBigs, Lyon
18.05 Gambetta Club w/ Maggie & In Medias Res
16.05 9B w/Mo' Soul, Paris
26.04 Le Refuge @La Rotonde, Paris
22.03 Mob Hotel Restaurant, Lyon
15.03 A la Folie w/ Maybe Tonight, Paris
02.03 Terrain Vague w/ Jita Sensation, Paris
23.02 Maison M w/ Wayatt, Lyon
09.02 Private Location w/ The Dare Night, Grenoble
26.01 Le Terrain Vague w/ Maybe Tonight, Paris
18.01 Ground Control, Paris
12.01 Gaudi Café, Grenoble

~~2018~~
21.12 Mini Club @La Rotonde w/ Secousse, Paris
20.10 Le Terrain Vague w/ Mercredi Records & Sanshiro, Paris
17.10 Super 5 w/ Sanshiro, Lyon
12.09 Ground Control, Paris
07.08 La Bobine, Grenoble
14.07 Super 5, Lyon
23.06 Le Mellotron w/ Mo'Soul, Paris
09.06 Drak Art w/ Sacha Mambo & Mo'Soul, Grenoble
31.05 Stade Parc des Princes, Paris
22.05 Norio Az Music Radio, Osaka
15.05 Bonobo w/ Sanshiro, Ryo & Satomii, Tokyo
07.04 Bar Parallèle w/ Mo'Soul, Lille
31.03 Chez Emile records w/ Décalé & Lamusa II, Lyon
09.02 La Cave du Forté, Grenoble

Since the year 2000, the name Crown Ruler has been synonymous with forward-thinking music in Australia and beyond. With a ubiquitous presence on the music landscape, Crown Ruler has played a dynamic and indispensable role championing the soulful underground.

Rooted in touring and events, the CR brand has expanded into a multi-faceted ecosystem of services and resources. We are a diverse, community-focused agency with an uncompromising ethos; that is to present niche music with integrity and care. We continue to support quality music, working with credible and unique artists from our own backyard and around the globe. Crown Ruler has built a reputation for standing at the forefront of both live and club environments, continually breaking new ground and executing moments the right way.

Today, Crown Ruler extends to an artist booking agency, a record label, a boutique store, a respected mix series, management, music consultancy and services, venue bookings, brand alignments and much more. Boasting decades of industry experience and an extensive network of relationships both nationally and internationally, the resume is built on facilitating deserving outcomes for our scene. We are music lovers first and foremost. Contextualizing how things fit and understanding the nuances in musical movements is important to us. Whether it's handling bespoke, custom audio systems, quibbling with deep record aficionados or simply relating to the identity and attitudes of our beloved artists and dancers alike, It's in these small details that define Crown Ruler and illustrate the reverence it holds within the music industry.
2020 marks Crown Ruler’s 20th anniversary. Two decades built on quality music and human connection. Our mantra is focused on treating our music scene with love and care. We will continue to do so for many years to come.

DJ Red Greg 
Bookings: Thomas@jawfamily.com

Waxflower Bar - Brunswick, Melbourne

A listening bar that considers ambiance to be an integral part of the eating and dining experience. With a music programme that focuses on local and international DJs as well as record collectors, Waxflower will deliver a curated musical experience that compliments laid-back drinks and social gatherings. Leaning on rare-groove and a convivial, warm atmosphere, Waxflower creates a unique space for food, drink, and sound.

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