Take an abandoned bank in Long Island City, turn it into a sprawling outdoor pool club, and add two of techno music’s most innovative DJs. That’s what’s going down on Friday, September 2nd, when ReSolute and Basic team up for a one-off event in one of New York’s most unique – and very temporary – party spaces. We’re kicking off Labor Day weekend with a thunderous double-header of dark and driving techno as Stockholm’s JOEL MULL and Southampton’s ALAN FITZPATRICK – both standouts of the amazing Drumcode label – come to Long Island City to play at The Palms. It’s a pool party, it’s a dance party, it’s a celebration of everything that’s great about New York in the waning days of summer, and we can’t wait for all of it.
Housed in a former bank, just around the corner from PS1, the Palms evokes an Art Deco-era Floridian beach club, with three “dumpster pools” parked in the backyard for swimming, alongside food trucks, ping pong tables, photo booths, hula hoops and loung chairs galore. Inside, the building itself has been turned into a disco, with a pumping sound system and a massive bar. The venue, created by the 3rd Ward and the Danger camps, with music curated by Mean Red, is only open through Labor Day weekend, and is already drawing huge weekend crowds looking to get their swim on. This is the perfect opportunity for the techno heads to come see a truly unique party spot.
Our artists for this event are two of techno’s most dynamic DJs and artists. Swedish techno stalwart JOEL MULL is an artist known for exploring the interplay between the dark and the light, a producer whose tracks attract discerning DJs looking for something beyond the ordinary. He has been plying his trade for over a decade, with releases on Drumcode, Truesoul, Cocoon, Jericho and many more. Joining him – in his New York debut – is quite simply one of techno’s most exciting new artists: the UK’s ALAN FITZPATRICK. He is a prolific producer who does not shy away from dark and twisted peak-hour techno, with his 8 Sided Dice label and his acclaimed “Shadows in the Dark” LP on Drumcode focusing on the harder end of the spectrum. But his recent release on John Digweed’s revered Bedrock label “Moon Palace” features a more melodic side to his music that we’ve heard thus far. Together, this pairing promises to deliver a night of cutting edge music that will be truly memorable.
The lineup is rounded out by Basic NYC’s Sleepy & Boo, who are co-presenting this party with the ReSolute crew. After a summer spent traveling throughout Europe and the northeast, they are back in NYC with a jam-packed Fall lineup of parties and sets. This is the fourth time they’ve played with Joel Mull, and their first wth Fitzpatrick. Representing ReSolute is NYC favorite Connie, whose sets are always a highlight of their parties, and at the myriad of other events she is featured at in the city.
This event begins at 6pm and goes late into the night, with more music to be announced soon. The party begins in the Palms backyard with some evening swimming, food and pool-side fun, before moving inside for an all-out late night dance session. Presale tickets are available at wantickets.com/basicnyc right now, with more info to come at basicnyc.com
ReSolute + Basic Present JOEL MULL + ALAN FITZPATRICK
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
6pm – late – rsvp@basicnyc.com for guest list
Presale Tickets: http://www.wantickets.com/basicnyc