MISSION

I am a New Yorker who by a universal mistake was born in Russia and had to cross continent and then traverse US
to finally find a city with a heartbeat that matched mine.
No other city embraced me. In Moscow I was too outspoken, in Miami too fast, in Chicago too daring.
New York City gave me life.
Its heart and spirit will be forever young as its blood is
always renewed with fresh talent. Dreamers and critics, romantics and seekers, performers and transformers from all over the world strive to make a mark in NYC. Creative renewal is in the air we breathe and every generation of New Yorkers has its own art, nightlife, and social scenes that evolve continuously. Keeping up with all events that are shaping this city is a challenge, but I will try to bring you the fascinating, the beautiful and the outrageous in New York City nightlife with an emphasis on underground electronic music scene which happens to be my favorite fantasy land.
Expect the unexpected

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Last Saturday

I went off to Sullivan Room on a whim. It wasn't planned, it was a 10 pm decision.
After 3 weeks of absence it felt great to step into the cellar.
The menu: Niki McNally and Demi (SOS Collective).
As I descended into my favorite hideaway I was pleasantly surprised. Niki was playing tribal house to near perfection. She was clearly inspired, I haven't seen the crowd move and cheer quite like this to her previous sets. We spoke after her set and she informed me of her change in style, I have to say tribal infused with deep house suited her. The change in style was more of an adjustment perhaps, a step to the next level. I don't think she will relinquish her deep roots and electro top notes yet, but a tribal infusion was energising and refreshing. It almost seemed she broke away from a pack; a pack of monotone sounding DJs who clearly forgot (or never learned) how to stage a proper build up/release sequence.
This beauty is climbing her way to the top.
Demi had a slow warm up, but by 3 am sounded promising. I had to leave though, there were more pressing priorities in place for me than waiting for someone to deliver after a slow warm up.
New rules: Headlining DJs have to pick up the energy the openers left for them! More warm up after a warm up is disappointing. You have gotten spoiled and now leaving ample room for more inspired to take your coveted spot. C'est la vie!!!
Posted by Voice of a Wild Child at 4:55 PM
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