Bunchlox Music
:: Hudd Traxx :: Guess Who? :: Photo Records
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 it’s 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, there’s 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. However, it wasn’t long before others took notice. With plenty of
encouragement from others, 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. Although he insists he is not a promoter, Karl has had much success throwing
events as well. Highlights include work with the Epiphic collective (hundreds of
regular and one-off events) and 3+ years of Grizzled/Sizzled at Chicago’s Lava
Lounge (monthly party co-hosted with The Sound Republic). Currently on the web,
Karl hosts 2 internet radio shows: “Bunchlox Radio” every Tuesday [8-9PM Central
on www.chicagohousefm] and “Sunday Brunchlox” every 4th Sunday [12-2PM Central on www.myhouse-yourhouse.net].
On the record label front, Karl heads up Bunchlox Music (originally co-founded
with Rees Urban). From the start, the imprint’s consistent quality releases
quickly created an international following. Similar to DJing, Karl’s great ear
for music has been successful in selecting the best of both established and
up-and-coming producers. Bunchlox Music was one of the first labels to sign
artists such as Avondale Music Society, Jake Childs, Jazzy Eyewear, Jonn Hawley,
The Sound Republic, and Southern Roots. “If it’s good, it’s good … and people
will feel it, no matter whose name is on the record.”
Along with DJing and running Bunchlox, Karl has also been focusing music
production. His original tracks and remixes have found their way into many DJ’s
sets (including Derrick Carter, Diz, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, Slater Hogan &
John Larner, and Raoul Belmans) and have become the subject of track IDs in many
underground house circles. Karl has released tracks on Hudd Traxx, Guess Who?,
Red Brunette, and Photo Records.
Enjoying the music more than ever, Karl shows no signs of slowing down. “Really,
it’s all love … I do all this stuff simply because it’s a part of who I am.”
String Theory Recordings November releases In Stores Now! STRR001: CC Rock "String Theory", featuring 4 tracks of House Music (including mixes from CC Rock, Aleksus Sanchez, Locklear & Poppin, & RioTGeaR) and STRR002: Dubclot "Yout Man", featuring 4 mixes of intelligent Breakbeats (including mixes from Dubclot, James Nao, and Beat Mavericks). Available at all major online music retailers.
Coming Soon! String Theory Recordings presents, STRR003: 0045 & El Nino "Act Like Ya Know" in stores December 8, 2009. Featuring 4 tracks of intelligent dance music, including mixes from, CC Rock (Breaks mix), 0045 & Ethan Klein (Disco House mix), Justin James (chicago) (Fidget House mix), and the original mix by 0045 & El Nino (Tech House mix).
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12/31/2009 "BLASTOFF!MMX" Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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The Skybox Uber cozzy, clean carpeted dance / lounge / tune up zone featuring the regions heavy hitters behind the console. 5000 watts of high fidelity audio, lighting FX, and a stellar view of the Arena. Music initializes at 8pm, spanning 6am. Refresh!
'Emplate' (DnB, (216)BASS / CDNBC ) ...
'Jin-XS' (Electro-House, Crash) Jin-XS has been an up and coming face in the Indianapolis scene in recent years. He has spun almost every genre, and performed in some of Indy's biggest clubs, becoming focused more recently
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On November 7, 2009: HotDish (1st Saturdays @ BLACK) presents "A LOCAL’S GUIDE TO TRAIN WRECKIN’ (_NOT)" featuring Bryan Gerrard (Celebrity), Soulfeather (Caterpillar), Nate Laurence (Bunch-o-labels / BLACK) and J. Matthews (Hot-N-spicy / BLACK).
We know you love it local – naughty famished monkeys! So, we’re using all locally grown ingredients this time. It’s a neighborhood cookout in November! Gluttony will be strictly enforced (but wear what you want)!
Bryan Gerrard: Um…do we need to write an intro Twin Cities househeads? What’s cool though…ready for this…we’re forcing him to resurrect the “deep” from his many days in the VIP; remember…when the place bumped and we all had tears in our eyes because the music actually did move us? Yep…that!
Introducing DJ Soulfeather to the VIP: If you don’t know him yet, he’s got the funkiest collection of tracks you’ve ever heard. The B-boys/girls in town have started to collect in a small cipher in front of him every Saturday at the Caterpillar Lounge where he is a resident – merely because he is…well…the “freshest kid.” We met him during gigs in Duluth at the Red Star and dragged his ass to the cities with us!
And…you’ll get a true taste of HotDish residents this time: Nate Laurence and J. Matthews – giving it to you unnaturally dope for the middle half of the night.
TOO MUCH LOVE freaky (Crisco Twister) lovers: REMEMBER that when you enter the side door, you get free crossover to TML. Double your pleasure, double your fun! You're invited. We'd love to see you in the VIP!
alright, so people always say happy hump day for Wednesdays. I think its just as strange to say happy Uphill on Tuesdays, or happy Downhill on Thursdays, but i've never ever seen or heard anyone wish that. -Brandon
Four hours - 450 fahrenheit - First Ave - and you've got yourself one flavorsome hotdish! THIS SATURDAY (Oct 3), Hotdish serves up Romano Arcaini (from Latenight Society) and our hometown hero Jeff Kash (back from Florida for a one-time engagement)!
Maybe you know it and maybe you don't but Mr. Acraini (Orlando, FL) has been satisfying the house music meat-plate for many years with a discog that makes your mama's recipe book look brand new. He's the man behind "Tight Recordings" and hugely popular "Latenight Society," so we're wearing extra thick oven-mitts this time. With releases on massive house labels such as Detour, Amenti, Tango, Nordic Trax, Phobic, Eight-Tracks, and Control (to name but a few) it's no doubt we're excited to have him play his Minneapolis debut!
TOO MUCH LOVE freaky (Crisco Twister) lovers: REMEMBER that when you enter the side door, you get free crossover to TML. Double your pleasure, double your fun! You're invited. We'd love to see you in the VIP!
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An Electronic Dance Music NEW YEAR SOIREE fur YOU ... and ya CREW! 27 Distinct hours of EDM accross 3 STAGES featuring 26 of your favorite nightlife heros on the WHEELS OF STEEL.
