Aphotic Segment w/ Jackson Lee (Mystical Disco)

Looking forward to December’s edition of Aphotic Segment and hope you are too. We’re pleased and excited to have our friend, Jackson Lee, join us for this month. It’s been far too long since he last played here and let me tell you, there’s been a whole lot of good music coming from this gent as of late.

Jackson Lee is the main conspirator behind the Memphis-born but Brooklyn-based imprint, Mystical Disco. His musical bend is heavily inspired by a combination of music frequencies. As a longtime Memphian, Jackson has drawn a great deal of inspiration from giants like Larry Heard, but as a general enthusiast music, Jackson has also been heavily influence by Detroit techno, British post-rave experimental and ambient stylings, as well as movie scores. His latest release on Mystical Disco, all analog of course, plays like a slower, druggier re-interpretation of the highly influential Analord records series by Aphex Twin. Pair that with his early Mystical Disco 002, which harkens back to the golden era of Strictly Rhythm and you have a producer / dj that is full of an unexpected but pleasant range.

In true Aphotic Segment fashion, expect to hear Jackson play a bouquet of mysterious records that he does not often reserve for other environs. There could be a hodge podge of early Memphis garage or dark ambience or even Berghain bangers. We’re not quite sure, but that’s all the more reason to join us. Opening the night of music will be resident selectors, Soren and Drew Pompa. Always Free, Always key!

Sunday December 6th 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
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Aphotic Segment w/ Rex Bravo (Endangered Species)

Aphotic Segment is back after a month of hiatus, but re-energized and re-aligned with the universe.  Plenty of music stories around family time to keep us inspired to forge ahead with such record madness… we’re happy to be back!

It seems as though summer’s flying ahead instead of trudging along, but thankfully for us, we have friends that make the summer blur slash quick encapsulation more exciting than a long drawn-out summer without zero excitement.  This is how I should explain our friend, Rex Bravo, who we’re proud to announce as this month’s guest at Aphotic Segment.  Rex truly is a man buzzing with sonic energies.  He’s often showing up, supporting, waxing poetically, and most all the time, dancing his booty off! 

Perhaps it’s a culmination of the energies he finds within his friends who collect banger records, combined with the energy found within the unparallel vibe of the Detroit music scene.  It’s like he was chosen to dream up a destiny session between Giorgio Moroder, Marshall Jefferson, and Mike Banks.  He makes his records work like that!  Disco, techno, and acid…. These are languages that speak to Rex and those languages translate beautifully into his sets.  One of Detroit budding personalities for sure and you should come and bask in the fun.

As always, resident deejays Soren and Drew Pompa opening the night of music with their favorite classic obscurities…always free, always key! 

Sunday, August 2nd 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
No Cover
10pm-2am

Aphotic Segment - The Anniversary w/ Trent Abbe

Aphotic Segment is back once again for your audio enjoyment, after a brief vacation in New York, flush with plenty of new vinyl that we’re looking forward to add to this month’s AS rotation. It’s been five years since AS first began its audio explorations and one year since we called Nancy Whiskey our newest home. As such, it comes with great honor to host our good friend, Trent Abbe, on the night of this anniversary.

Trent Abbe is the greatest example of a deejay’s deejay. His combined talents for creating the most unusual blends and making them work like butter, and also his impeccable tastes, have made him an early inspiration to Aphotic Segment. Trent was quite possibly the first deejay we ever heard mix punk, idm, techno, funk and house within the same mix, which ultimately led us to re-define the ways by which we approached the art of mix making – in that mixing is often done best when it’s not based upon showcasing a particular scene or style but rather what is good versus what is not.

This will be a night of record willy-nilly of the finest. Opening the night of anniversary festivities are resident deejays, Soren and Drew Pompa. Always free, always key!

Trent Abbe - (LiftKit Records / Detroit)
Drew Pompa - (We Are All Machines / Aphotic Segment)
Soren Kenny - (We Are All Machines / Aphotic Segment)

Sunday, June 7th 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
10pm-2am
No Cover

Aphotic Segment w/ Lost Soul Enterprises

Aphotic Segment is excited again for another monthly installment of cerebral cuts and for this session, we’re inviting our fine friends from New York for a back-to-back weekend collaboration with the Lost Soul Enterprise crew (See AS residents in New York the following weekend).

Lost Soul Enterprises began as a collaboration between Memphis transplant Richard Gamble and fellow Michigander, Mike Rogers, developing out a shared mutual interest for the need contribute a thoughtfully-curated party dedicated to house, techno, and disco… and anything considered within their far reaches. In 2012, these fellows launched their monthly event at the infamous Wreck Room, which would come to serve as a staple to the Bushwick music scene for nearly two years.

Since Wreck Room’s closure, LSE has taken their party into roving territory, producing one-off, clandestine late-night sweat parties that have developed a buzz in Brooklyn and NYC. They’ve been keen on promoting some of electronic music’s biggest rising stars such as Shawn O’Sullivan, Bryan Kasenic and Jared Wilson. Their label has also hit a stride in this new year and output looks to show no signs of letting up. As such, we are honored and overjoyed to invite our friends for a night of deep cuts. Richard will be running the rotation with residents, Soren and Drew Pompa. Mike Rogers will be performing a rare, live performance… his first ever in Detroit. We invite you to request your calendar dates and to screw your Monday nine to five. It’s okay, your boss will understand. Always free, always key!

Sunday, May 3rd 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
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Aphotic Segment w/ Resident Deejays

Sun is shining, the snow is melting and the birds are chirping, which makes us unbelievably ecstatic at the prospect that we coming very close to avoiding any more snow-dingers for the remainder of the year. Yeah buddies.... less snow and more records to ensue for your ease of conscience.

Since launching Aphotic Segment at Nancy Whiskey, we have brought you countless special guests. For this go-around however, we're highlighting our resident deejays. Soren and Drew Pompa will be taking up the entire 4-hour spread, running the gamut of sounds by slowly reeling you out of the darkness of cold and into the vibrancy of sun. Join us for a night of record bliss, as we play the deep cuts for your listening pleasure. Always free, always key!

Sunday, April 5th 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
No Cover

Aphotic Segment w/ Jeff Risk

Last Aphotic Segment proved a bit of a doozy, as the heavens decided to reek havoc on planet earth, here in Detroit. Despite the onslaught of snow, many familiar and lovely faces made the arduous journey to Nancy Whiskey to celebrate with us, a night of cerebral jams. Ya'll are brave and we truly appreciated your support. But as the time clock ticks, we look forward with increasing anticipation, as each and every new guest provides us with even greater excitement.

For this installment of Aphotic Segment, we're proud to announce that Jeff Risk will be joining us for a night of deep cuts from all avenues of the musical spectrum. Jeff has been a musical mind that we've admired since becoming acquainted more than five years ago. He owns a library of records from which he conveys his unique take on musical history. He draws from many influences, weaving together styles that include punk, dub, Jamaican soul, and jungle, but making sense of their place by creating his own connections. You may have heard him play over the summer at the widely successful Coconut Babylon events where dub, reggae, soul, and funk were the major themes. Expect Jeff to go even more eccentric and darker for his appearance at AS. Per usual, opening up the night of music are resident deejays, Soren and Drew Pompa. Always free, always key!

Sunday March 1st, 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
No Cover
10pm-2am

Aphotic Segment w/ Patrick Russell

Our spirits are high, our energies are plentiful and our record crates are full of fresh new jammies that we’re so eagerly excited to provide for your listening pleasure. 2015 feels like a year that is destined for the music, whether it’s countless amazing re-issues, old giants awaking from decades of sleep, or personal friends who are poised to hit their musical strides. It thrills us beyond words to also provide our efforts and we’ll continue with open minds and diligence.

Among our favorite persons in music this year is Detroit ex-pat, Patrick Russell, and not just because he’s a friend, but because he’s a lifelong student of the music. Patrick has dedicated his passions to collecting records and mastering the art of deejaying. His influences are vast but are seemingly anchored with a Detroit sound that encompasses an array of emotions. He has a way of translating music to project a kind of dark ambient, dystopian futurism with a generous sprinkling of funk. His dj sets always peak our interests and most importantly, whenever he plays, we always feel as if we’ve left learning something new. As such, we are overjoyed with the opportunity to present Patrick to our listeners.

Per usual, opening the night for this month’s Aphotic Segment will be resident deejays, Soren and Drew Pompa, and also per usual, this night is free of charge.

Sunday, February 1st 2015
Nancy Whiskey
2644 Harrison St.
Detroit, MI 48216
No Cover