+ All the artists and bands who have created music that inspired me, excited me, and generally made me feel something. More than anything, that's what made me want to become a DJ and why I love doing this so much.
+ That amazing feeling of a playing a peak-hour set to a packed dancefloor full of people who are completely going insane to the music. You just can't replicate that same feeling in any other way.
+ The many promoters who have given me a shot over the years and all fellow DJs who put their hearts, souls, blood, sweat, and tears into what they do.
+ Most importantly, my family, my friends, and all fans and supporters all over the world.
Sounds Like
Dancefloor-ready pounding beats and pulsing basslines!
+ Hard EBM
+ Electro-Industrial
+ Techno-Body Music
+ Hard Dance
+ Noisecore
+ Aggrotech
+ Rhythmic Noise
+ Futurepop
+ Electro
+ Insert relevant dark scene micro-sub-genre here!
Point being is I don't let up... ever.
And always expect the unexpected. I've quite the sense of humor and I'm not afraid to show it. ;)
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Ilyssa. And she liked spooky techno music very very much...
Since 2000, Philadelphia-based DJ Totentanz has become a recognizable name both in and out of her local scene for her dancefloor-oriented, beat-driven style she often describes as "hard techno-industrial". DJ Totentanz is the former resident DJ of four regular Philadelphia events (Revolution, Rise!, Luxx, Goth-a-Billy Tuesdays) and, over the course of her career, appeared as a guest DJ at most major Philadelphia events, many regular club nights throughout the Mid-Atlantic (QXT's, Alchemy DC, Ceremony), and made her international debut in Lyon, France, in 2002. In addition to her extensive nightclub experience, DJ Totentanz also spent 3 years as co-host of Pulsing Red Light, a weekly industrial/dark music show on WHRC: Haverford/Bryn Mawr College Radio. When behind the decks, DJ Totentanz aims to provide an adrenaline-fueled experience that will keep you out on the floor for as long as you can take it. The more you sweat, the more fun you have, the harder you dance, the more she feels like she's doing her job.
Motivated by a life-long adoration of music, DJ Totentanz believes that while technical skills are a nice bonus, passion, creativity, and a knack for creating sets that flow from beginning to end are what ultimately make for a phenomenal DJ. While she truly loves and has a flair for spinning Industrial/EBM and related subgenres, DJ Totentanz is an avid listener of many styles of music and encourages others to listen to new things with an open mind. She isn't afraid to think outside the box, try out new songs and artists, and get creative with her sets. As a whole, DJ Totentanz generally believes that modern industrial dance music shares more in common with other forms of electronic dance music than its traditional pairing with goth, but recognizes and celebrates the shared heritage in "dark" themes and aesthetics that linked them together in the first place.
With nearly a decade of experience under her belt, DJ Totentanz has earned the respect of the industrial crowd and beyond for her hard-hitting sets that fare well in and out of the dark scene, as well as her extensive musical knowledge. A fan favorite in Philadelphia, she is currently a frequent guest DJ at several area clubs, but is constantly striving for better and more. If she has her way, this DJ's journey will lead her to nothing short of global dominance and the invasions are only just beginning.
No Gimmicks. No multi-colored plastic hair and fashion shit. No programs that do the mixing for you. Just hard beats that will knock the air out of your lungs. You will love every second.
Beginning January 8, 2009, you can catch DJ Totentanz every Thursday night at Infection X, a brand new industrial night held at Ulana's in Philadelphia!
These mixes are also available as FREE PROMO CDS! If you'd like to get your hands on a copy, they are available directly through DJ Totentanz at gigs, or by sending a message to arrange postal/alternate delivery. These promo CDs/Mixes are for promotional purposes only and entirely not for profit. If you like what you hear, please support these quality artists and your scene and BUY THEIR MUSIC.
- BOOKING INFO -
DJ Totentanz is available for bookings at events and clubs locally in the greater Philadelphia area, nationally, and internationally. She is able and loves to travel, especially throughout Europe. If interested, or you'd like to know more, please send a message here on myspace or email info@djtotentanz.com with some details about your club or event. Generally, it is appreciated that inquiries be made at least 14 days in advance of your event (longer if significant travel is required), though DJ Totentanz takes pride in being able to come through in a pinch. Last-minute bookings are subject to availability.
Please get in touch if you would like to receive DJ Totentanz's 2009 press kit, currently available by postal mail or electronically. At this time, 2 full-length mixes are available in the press kit and also listenable on this page.
ARTISTS / BANDS / LABELS:
If interested in providing promos/servicing, please send a message to receive DJ Totentanz's postal or email address. Download links are also acceptable, providing your mp3s are encoded at 192kbs minimum (320kbs is preferred). All promos are kept and will NEVER be re-sold or improperly shared.
Add requests from bands are welcome, providing your request isn't spam and your music falls within a relevant genre (please... NO Hip Hop/Rap, Emo/Screamo, etc).
- UPCOMING EVENTS! -
Schwarzflug @ Club Pi, Vienna Austria! October 24, 2009 // Flyer courtesy of Natalia Kowalski
Hello friends guess what ? Dyksick is back and with a vengeance !!! we are inviting you to check out our latest track: Empire Down which is our first track posted in over a year so we hope that you enjoy it.
we should be auditioning new live members and touring by march. we do need your help and support by either adding a banner or our latest track to your page.
we are looking forward to seeing you all in 2010 because it has been way to long .... but 2009 was a much needed break for all of us ...
BAND MEMBER UPDATES: tiff (manager) had aboy shock (live programing) and keys had twins kd depressor (programming / vocals / live keys / loops and arrangement) studied and worked on new music projects.
hit us up with a message or a comment stating what ya think of the new track..
Seriously. Last night was awesome. Thank you for gracing the ghetto with your divine industrial presence. I tried to dance, but my headcold was like "no".
With an assembly that includes members of Ministry (Warner Bros.) and Thrill Kill Kult (Rykodisc), it's obvious project .44 has a firm grasp on the aggro/industrial/tek metal scene...
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