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Karl Almaria
House



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  10/11/2008
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   Karl Almaria: General Info
Member Since10/16/2005
Band Websitebunchlox.com
Sounds LikeDated 3 year old tracks ... new ones on the way soon, really!
Record LabelBunchlox Music
Type of LabelIndie



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   About Karl Almaria

Karl Almaria

From identifying a Bob James song in an elevator, performing an air guitar riff to a Led Zeppelin song, singing along with the latest Auto Zone TV commercial, to dropping the latest underground house cut, Karl Almaria is all about enjoying music.  Karl loves a wide range of music, but living in Chicago almost all of his life has given him the opportunity to witness the evolution of house music over the years from its local early stages to the worldwide sound it is now. Today, Karl Almaria can be found not only enjoying house music, but living it as well.

Whether its spinning alone, at a bar for 15 people or at an event for 1500 people, Karl is simply a DJ at heart that enjoys it all. 'Yeah, theres nothing like creating a vibe and connecting with a receptive crowd but there's also something special about connecting with the music alone.' In the early days Karl was content listening to mix tapes, collecting records, and spinning at home.  It wasn't long before others took notice and he began playing out on a regular basis. 10+ years DJ experience, a creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have now taken him to DJ gigs in 17 states in the US and have earned him an ever-growing booking schedule including several residencies in his hometown of Chicago and beyond. In addition to DJing, Karl is also part of Epiphic, a Midwest-based deep house collective that has promoted hundreds of regular and one-off events.

Karl also heads up house record label, Bunchlox Music. The imprint's consistent quality releases have quickly created an international following.  Bunchlox tracks have received DJ support from house heavyweights such as Diz, DJ Heather, East Coast Boogiemen, Mark Farina, and Miles Maeda. Like DJing, Karl's great ear for music has been successful in selecting the best of both established and up-and-coming producers. Bunchlox Music has been one of the first labels to sign artists such as Avondale Music Society, Jake Childs, Jazzy Eyewear, Jonn Hawley, Sound Republic, and Southern Roots. 'If its good, its good and people will feel it, no matter whose name is on the record.'

Along with DJing and running Bunchlox, Karl has recently been focusing on production. With only a few years in the studio, his original tracks and remixes are already appearing in big name DJ sets (including Derrick Carter, Diz, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, and Raoul Belmans) and have become the subject of track IDs in many underground house circles. Karl has been signed for several releases (Hudd Traxx, Guess Who?, Red Brunette) and has been working on many more. 'Never thought that I would ever say this, but I might enjoy producing just as much as I enjoy DJing.'  Enjoying the music more than ever, Karl is showing no signs of slowing down. Be on the lookout, as Karl Almaria and Bunchlox Music are two names you will continue to hear much more from in the future!

 

Upcoming Events:

10.10 Fri   | Grizzled @ Lava, Chicago, IL | Diz, Sound Republic, Karl Almaria

10.16 Thu | World Gym, Chicago, IL

10.17 Fri   | World Gym, Chicago, IL

 

 

 

More details on past and future events here

Mixes For Download:

 

 

*Temporarily Down - back again soon.

 

 

 

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www.bunchlox.com

www.epiphic.com

 

 

 


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Shak Digital Records





Oct 11 2008 5:15 AM


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David Lee Kim





Oct 10 2008 5:00 AM

I'm all happy when you're all like "I wanna find a party where the groove is tight and the rythm of the drum takes me into the night..."
Chevy





Oct 3 2008 5:07 PM

Hello!! Just showing some love!!!
East St. Louis Players





Oct 2 2008 12:15 PM

Thanks Karl!

That's a huge compliment from the MEAT himself... do I smell BBQ?
Corporate Pitch





Oct 1 2008 3:55 PM

hi karl! long time no chat!

looking forward to some new BLM soon!
Fazed Music





Sep 24 2008 10:45 PM

houseb4titties





Sep 23 2008 7:14 PM

omg i just wanna smother that puppy with shugga!
djtommym





Sep 23 2008 7:05 AM

Hey Karl, how's it been?
Bobby Hudson





Sep 21 2008 8:12 PM

Yo Karl, what's the haps man?
Hope all is well.

b.
Darrell "Stout XTC"





Sep 9 2008 3:37 AM

What up Karl! Cute dog...how's things in your neck of the woods?!?
Shak Digital Records





Sep 5 2008 8:39 AM

good morning karl
check out shak's first record publishing now released digitally with additional bonus remixes by
tommy largo,phono jones and basic skillz
also dont forget about privat box music's anniversary 10th release
both mastered by dimitri (Swirl Peepz) @ CMS again to proof the highest sound quality available
purchase and listen to samples @ the following links:



Bring it out Digi EP @ Traxsource
Bring it out Digi EP @ Stompy
Bring it out Digi EP @ Juno



Bushed @ Beatport
Bushed @ Traxsouce
Bushed @ Juno
Bushed @ Stompy
Bushed @ Primal


have a nice day
Ricky Rae





Sep 5 2008 3:58 AM

Hey man!
Just stopping by to see what's up?
Got some new music for you real soon.
Hope you and the missus are well, got to come and visit again soon!
Say hi to the boys for me!
FREQ1C





Sep 4 2008 4:41 AM

life needz a soundtrack...keep bangin' FREQ1C.com
Walt Zink





Sep 3 2008 4:37 PM

having white friends comes in handy, doesn't it? what up from the east coast, man!
Ori Kawa





Aug 29 2008 7:43 PM

Mamas Big Funk Recordings





Aug 20 2008 9:08 AM

come along and check out our new release!
quality stuff!






feedback welcome!!!
thanks.
Shak Digital Records





Aug 8 2008 2:20 PM

hey karl get up cause
the new ones are there
2 smokin releases
both mastered by dimitri (Swirl Peepz) @ CMS again
purchase and listen to samples @ the following links:



Bushed @ Beatport
Bushed @ Traxsouce
Bushed @ Juno
Bushed @ Stompy
Bushed @ Primal



Downtown Ep @ Traxsouce
Downtown Ep @ Stompy
Downtown Ep @ Juno
Downtown Ep @ Primal
Bernard Jones





Aug 7 2008 12:53 AM

This summer was not complete without a BBQ at your crib... My inner child cries.
Sista Stroke





Jul 23 2008 11:21 PM

This is just a little something I wanted to share with .... Ain't much, but it's a nice start. Click on the link to peep:

"Put Some Grit In It" - Sista Stroke | http://www. megaupload. com/?d=FXPWJVPD
One last thing, babe.... Will you become a fan of mine? If so, then please go to:
http://www. reverbnation. com/sistastroke
and click under the pic where it says, "become a fan" ;-)

Sending you nothing but love.... Hope you enjoy the mix ... I had too much fun making it!!!!!

With love ...
Oktober :-D

PS: Please pass this to anyone you think may be interested in gettin' their Grit on ... Love!
ADONIS





Jul 17 2008 4:56 PM

Do you want to influence your world? Support your House Music by investing in an Adonis T Shirt today!
http://www. cafepress. com/hsoc. 246404604

house music changed my life
danny olson





Jul 14 2008 11:39 AM

if the shit tastes good...i'm gonna bite it lol
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