Posts tagged DJ
Meet Spencer Product
Meet Spencer Product. He’s a busy boy manning the turntables at The Standard New York — both Tuesdays and Wednesdays at The Top of the Standard, as well as Fridays in the Living Room downstairs. Spencer has an extensive history in creating music magic — including getting a Beatles member excited on the dancefloor. We asked him a few questions to learn more…
Meet Dan Mancini
Dan is a simple man. Solid DJ. Drinks lots of water. Plays 45’s. We wish there were more men like him. Since there is not, we stretch out his abilities by booking him two nights at the Standard Downtown hotel — early Fridays on the rooftop and then Saturdays with the Standard Collective. We stopped to ask Dan a few questions about his music and his passions.
(Dan Mancini, one of our resident DJ’s)
Full Name
Dan Mancini
What is your DJ name? Why?
Dan Mancini - It’s my name, simply keeping it closed.
What genre’s of music do you spin?
Rare Groove & Gutter Disco
Tell me the top 5 jams right now on the dancefloor?
1: Skrillex “Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites” (Zedd Remix)
2: Kingdom “Bust Broke”
3: Diplo Vs Tiesto Feat. Hyper Crush “C’mon” (bootleg)
4: Dada Life “Unleash the Fucking Dada” (original mix)
5: Girl Unit “Wut”
What is the stupidest request you have been asked?
You have anything with a good beat? This while playing “Egyptian Lover”
What year did you start DJ’ing?
‘01 USA ‘95 New Zealand
Laptop? CD? iPod? Vinyl?
Strictly vinyl 45’s at present, getting me back on my feet & holds me on my toes.
What are you feelings about drinking and working?
Keep it level, celebrate the plastic not the glass.
What is the 1 old-school classic you still bust out every time?
Niño Ferrer “Le Telefon”
Do you have a special closing song of the night?
Jarvis Cocker “Cunts are still running the World”.
Meet DJ Lynnetic
Meet Kristen Lynn Van Dernoot, aka “DJ Lynnetic” who’s goal is to take you on a musical journey from soulful house tracks to electro and new wave tunes. She walks the fine line between those looking to lounge and those eager to dance.
Kristen’s love of music and film took her from a small town outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the bright lights of Los Angeles, where she’s worked on several Hollywood film productions in addition to working as vocalist for two electro groups, Nonplus and Lemans Electro. Oh, and she DJ’s for us too. Here’s a little more on Miss Lynnetic.
Full Name
Kristen Lynn van Dernoot
What is your DJ name? Why?
DJ Lynnetic. It came as a formation of my middle name…something an old roommate muttered one day in reference to how I was making coffee or something, to which I said, wait, what was that? …and the name stuck…
What genre’s of music do you spin?
House, Electro, Electronic, Indie…
Meet DJ Aaron Castle
Meet Aaron Castle. He’s been DJ’ing 4 years and is the Founder of A Club Called Rhonda, one of the biggest disco parties in LA. His vibe is funk, soul, disco, soul, house, hip hop, electro, new wave and… shall we go on? He packs alot in his case.
Aaron has since moved on to being a full time DJ and can be found playing all around town. You can check him out at The Standard Hollywood lobby mostly on Mondays or Tuesdays. Here’s the lodown on Mr. Castle.
Full Name
Aaron Castle
What is your DJ name? Why?
Aaron Castle. Ask my parents.
What genre’s of music do you spin?
House, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop & New Wave, etc.
Tell me the top 5 jams right now on the dancefloor?
Woa, Tough one. Could never actually answer this question, but here’s the first that come to mind Daft Punk “Face to Face”, Bizarre Inc “I’m Gonna Get You”, Patrick Cowley “Get a Little Loose”, Joints “Tell You”, New Order “Bizarre Love Triangle” (Shep Pettibone Mix)
What is the stupidest request you have been asked?
I kinda feel like taking an issue with bad requests. When you are Djing, it’s like being a surgeon and not wanting to see any blood. It’s part of the job. I try not to be a snob. That said, you’d be surprised how often people come up and request an artist while you are currently playing that song. “Do you have any Michael Jackson?”…”This is actually Michael Jackson right now”. At that point all you can really do is smile
What year did you start DJ’ing?
Lets see…2005?
Laptop? CD? iPod? Vinyl?
Do people really DJ with Ipods? I usually go with laptop or CD’s
What are you feelings about drinking and working?
Arent DJs all just closeted alcoholics?
What is the 1 old-school classic you still bust out every time?
This is a weird question for me because I mostly play older songs. Can’t go wrong with anything Prince.
Do you have a special closing song of the night?
My personal favorite closer is Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes “You Cant Go”
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Read more at the Aaron Castle Blog
Meet Greg K
Meet Greg Krelenstein, 1/3 of the DJ crew, The Misshapes. Greg acts as a floating satellite all his own, DJ’ing major events at night while booking celebs for cool magazines at his day job. This weekend, we’re psyched to have The Misshapes make a cameo visit on our turntables for Halloween. Here’s a few things you should know about him…
What is your DJ name? Why?
Greg K. My last name is just too long and when I first started going out I met people like Michael T, Justine D, and Carlos D and thought that’s just what you do in NY!
What genre’s of music do you spin?
Lately, its been a lot of pop!
What are your top favorite songs right now?
Robyn, “Dancing On My Own”… Kanye West, “Runaway”… Sky Ferreira, “One”.. Far East Movement, “Like a G6”… Willow Smith, “Whip My Hair”
Who are your favorite new bands?
Salem, Nicki Minaj
What is the stupidest request you have been asked?
David Guetta, though I secretly love him
What year did you start DJ’ing?
mid 2000’s
Laptop? Cd? iPod? Vinyl?
Vinyl and CD
What are you feelings about drinking and working?
Depending on the event, it sometimes is essential.
What is the 1 old-school classic you still bust out every time?
I always like a Diana Ross or Stevie Wonder or Michael Jackson jam thrown in
What is your most memorable DJ experience ever?
DJ’ing in Milan pre-Thanksgiving for a Campari party
What is your most memorable DJ experience at The Standard?
DJ’ing the Givenchy Marina Abramovic after party, that was such a cool crowd
What are you working on right now?
Trying to find a new venue for a weekly party
What has been inspiring you lately?
My friends, always
Who are your heroes, musical or otherwise?
Madonna… cliché… but she’s the trailblazer for every pop girl currently on the scene
What was your earliest music memory?
Singing along to Annie in the movie theater
Meet Japanster
His real name is David Abitbol, but he goes by the moniker “Japanster” due to his penchant for the country. David now DJ’s every Friday at Le Bain, Standard New York. Here’s an introduction to his world…
What is your DJ name? Why?
Japanster. I guess it comes from a big crush I had on Japan when I went there in the late 90’s.
What genre’s of music do you spin?
It goes from post punk to pure African beats. I really love all kinds of music. I played an Arabic belly dance track last Friday just after a Fleetwood Mac song and people loved it.
Who are your favorite new bands?
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Male Bonding, and Xeno & Oaklander.
Do you have a special closing song of the night?
I usually play White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane.
If you could invite 5 people, living or dead to a dance party (or dinner party)?
Kurt Cobain, David Lynch, Serge Gainsbourg, Jack Nicholson and …. Jennifer Connelly.
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Come see Japanster play every Friday night at Le Bain or visit him directly at Japanster.net
