Friday March 8th 2013 Twice as Proper - 6 Year Anniversary with Mike Parker at National Underground

Party People unite at the National Underground basement!
Twice as Proper celebrates 6 years!!!! With over 200 events and over 100 guest DJ's we are very proud of this amazing achievement and want to thank everyone in the community for the continued support.

For this event, we have invited a very special guest.

Mike Parker is amongst the most respected international techno DJs and producers in the world. With over 20 years of music production, his tracks and remixes constantly appear in mixes everywhere. His recent gigs in Tokyo, Osaka, London, Budapest, Nice, Riccione, Athens, Rome, Berlin and Brussels earned him performances at festivals such as the Great American Techno Festival and Japan's Labyrinth festival, as well as prestigious podcasts such as Fabric and CLR. He was recently announced in the line-up of Detroit's Movement Electronic Music festival this year and it is our pleasure to present this guy to rock our favorite NYC basement for this celebration event.

Proper lineup:
-MIKE PARKER (Prologue, Geophone Records)
-CRAFT (Twice as Proper)
-SHADI (Twice as Proper)

We promise to rip it Proper. No crap.

Twice as Proper - National Underground
Friday March 8th 2013
159 East Houston Street, NYC
10:00pm - late (doors close at 4am)
$15 all night!
FREE admission wearing your Party People t-shirt!

Check out the Twice as Proper website:
http://www.twiceasproper.com/

-Twice as Proper Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=145213368851690&ref=ts

Mike Parker (Prologue, Geophone Records)

Mike Parker‘s recorded discography spans 20 years. His reputation has been growing as he continues to release original, challenging techno music with a unique and artistic vision. Sonically, Parker‘s tracksencompass the powerful sub-bass polyrhythms of hard techno and the sublime atmosphere of analogue synthesis. Almost all of his recorded material is created live with no edits and no overdubs in the final mix. Parker‘s sound is pure as it is raw, yet elegant and refined.Trained as a visual artist, Mike is known for designing the editions of his Geophone imprint with limited edition screen prints and many records from his back catalogue are considered to be collector’s items.Hailing from New York, Mike Parker is an outstanding dj who brings original and exclusive tracks to every gig he plays. His recent gigs in Tokyo, Athens, Rome, Berlin and Brussels have solidified his reputation as a techno ambassador and selector extraordinaire.

Check out Mike Parker's Fabric Podcast:
http://www.fabriclondon.com/blog/view/introducing-mike-parker-and-his-lost-x-fabric-mix/

Check out Mike Parker's CLR Podcast:
http://soundcloud.com/r_co/mike-parker-clr-podcast-09-07

Links:
http://www.prologue-booking.com/artist-roster/mike-parker/
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/mikeparker
http://www.beatport.com/artist/mike-parker/3576
http://mikeparkernet.tumblr.com/
http://www.residentadvisor.net/record-label.aspx?id=6643
http://www.discogs.com/label/geophone

"Twice as Proper" and their founders:

Twice as Proper is a New York City Based Underground Techno Events organization. Craft & Shadi co-created the movement "Twice as Sweet" which then became "Twice as Proper Sessions". With an impressive over 200 events and over 100 guest dj bookings, it is now well established in the NYC underground techno scene. 2013 is the 6th year for the organization, and with quite an illustrious list of guest DJ bookings in venues across Manhattan & Brooklyn, there is always something exciting and different to expect from the events. In 2010, Twice as Proper hosted 8 events in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) during the winter, while keeping regular NYC events alive as always. 2011 was fantastic for the two artists bringing International tours in 5 countries (USA, Italy, Egypt, Mexico, Costa Rica), international radio shows, podcasts, music productions, TV coverage (Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica), soundcloud recordings listened to in over 90 countries, new fans and friends. Craft & Shadi have been spinning since 1994 on those legendary Technics 1200's. Then followed the years of CDJ technology and mixers with effects, always keeping it dark, deep, dirty real serious. They now often perform live mixes with ultimate controllers and live effects. They go on with explosive sets, chopping' up loops and samples, all while in the mix. The result is always "Massive". Craft & Shadi promise to rip it Proper.
No crap.

- CRAFT
Twice as Proper/Party People/Feed The Raver
19 years Djing, 14 years producing. 6 years planning events.

Born in NYC, Craft bought his technics 1200's & Vestax mixer at age 14 with his own life savings in 1994. He taught himself the skill of beat matching and studied the art of blending tracks smoothly to perfection with persistence. He began producing music in 1999 under the name "Craft". He performs regularly in the NYC underground techno scene for his established "Twice as Proper" techno events and other local showcase events. He evolved from the Vinyl-only days to CDj’s of all types, and now often performs live with his controllers. In 2010, Craft traveled to Europe for his Italy Dj tour to Milan, Rome, and Terracina, then experienced an incredible Costa Rica DJ Tour covered by much media attention (national radio and TV). Craft ended up the year by hosting 8 Twice as Proper events in 5 stunning venues in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In 2011, Craft performed on the main stage at "The Works" during DEMF/Movement (Detroit Electronic Music Festival), as well as in Washington DC at Funxion and Sweet Spot clubs, and also at Boston’s famous Rise afterhours club as headliner in the main room for 5-hours. He was finally approached by countless labels for remixes and original EP’s and is now signed on over 20 top international labels. Craft currently has 6 EP's released plus dozens of remixes and collaborations. In 2012, Craft showcased for Cultured Citizens event at The Old Miami in Detroit, and performed at an incredible 5 after parties during Detroit's Movement Festival 2012, including performances at The Works, Belle Isle, Bookie's, TV Bar, and Motor-City Wine. Later in the year, Craft headlined again at The Works for a "Devolve Detroit" event.

Craft co-created the NYC techno movement "Twice as Sweet" with his partner Shadi in 2007. It was later renamed "Twice as Proper" and has reached an impressive "over 200 events" and counting in the past 5 years with an illustrious list of over 100 guest DJ bookings. "Feed The Raver Podcast show" was founded and hosted by Craft himself along with Jenny Arredondo. It debuted worldwide on March 3rd 2012 with interviews and guest techno DJ sets from a different city around the world every 2 weeks. Feed The Raver officially partnered with Detroit's Movement festival media coverage in 2012 interviewing international techno DJ's as well as promoting the festival itself. Craft also created and designed the "Party People" T-Shirt which has a history of its own...

Craft first began producing in 1999 with programs such as ReBirth (which emulates two Roland TB-303 synthesizers, a Roland TR-808, and a Roland TR-909 drum machine all at once) and Cakewalk for final arrangements. He then used strictly Reason for five years, from its first version launched in 2000 through version 3 when he finally migrated to Apple’s Logic 7 in 2005. Today he continues to use mainly Logic, which has now reached version 9 (aka Logic Pro) as well as Maschine, Ableton and other plugin VST's. Craft taught himself everything and is a true master at using the complicated features of professional music production software. The results are evident with the continuous releases which have now earned him an international reputation, 14 years in the making..

Labels:
- Freitag Limited
- Hidden Recordings
- Subtrack Records
- Ill Bomb Records
- Frakture Audio
- Reloading Records
- Concepto Hipnotico
- Miniaturesrec
- Cromatiq Recordings
- Nosi Music
- Jyre Records
- Nextweek Records
- Syncope Recordz
- Uberkontrol Records
- Faucet Music
- Gee Records
- Mindchip
- AeroTropic
- LW Recordings

Guest mix Radio shows & podcasts:
- Feed The Raver Podcast show - hosted by Craft
- Blank Code Podcast - Detroit
- The Forgotten with Oxum - Mexico
- Owls Dance - Miami
- Mocean District – radio show - Miami
- Fnoob Techno Radio
- COCO FM - Miami
- East Village Radio - Future music – radio show - NYC
- ClubbersGuideNewYork – Guest mix 2011 + 2012
- Bacteria Records Podcast - Puerto Rico
- LocalsNYC Guest Mix - NYC
- The Conduit – Podcast - USA
- 2011 World Technothon - USA

Featured in events & organizations:
- Twice as Proper
- Cultured Citizens - Detroit
- Bangtech 12 showcase - Detroit
- Mixworks label showcase - Detroit
- Devolve - Detroit
- Dirty 313ctronic Productions - Detroit
- Set Artists - DC
- Erratic - NYC
- No Requests - NYC
- The Lost Room - NYC
- LocalsNYC
- Massive Groove - NYC
- Motive - NYC
- Mnmlktchn - NYC
- Rite of Wednesdays - NYC
- Moment Um - NYC
- Just Play! - NYC
- Trilogy showcase - NYC
- Underground Chaos - NYC
- Bacteria Records showcase - NYC
- 4 Us By US - NYC
- RAW - NYC
- Liturgy - NYC
- Eklipze - NYC
- Essential - NYC
- I Love Italian Dj's - NYC

Recent press:
-Ibiza Voice Magazine: artist page + full page EP review - "Craft - The Bitch I Love EP – [Ill Bomb Records]"
-Magazine Sixty: review on Hidden Recordings remix - "Signal Deluxe - Mercado Negro (Craft Remix)"
-ClubbersGuideNewYork: extended interview + guestmix
- Beatport Staff Picks: "Craft - Fondle Knobs EP - [Cromatiq Recordings]"
-Beatport: "New Releases" feature and banner - "Craft - Brooklyn Beautiful EP – [Subtrak Records]"
-"Derek Marin - Midnight Cruiser (Craft Remix) featured in "Subtrak Heart - Best of Subtrak Records" compilation.
-"Chamomile - Nikolayev (Craft Remix)" featured on 2012 Techno Anthems Compilation

- Craft live Dj sets recorded around the world:
http://soundcloud.com/craftnyc

- Craft Music Productions:
http://soundcloud.com/craft-music-productions

-Facebook CRAFT:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craft/28824397775

-Twice as Proper website:
http://www.twiceasproper.com/

-Twice as Proper Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=145213368851690&ref=ts

-Feed The Raver Podcast show hosted by Craft:
http://www.feedtheraver.com/

-Beatport:
http://www.beatport.com/artist/craft/147149

- Craft on Resident Advisor
http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/craft

- SHADI (Shadi Elrazaz) - Twice as Proper / Party People

Born in Cairo, Egypt....raised in NYC from age 12, where he met up with his mentor and friend Daniele Ciocio (Dj Craft), who helped him manipulate vinyl ...and sound through a mixer. Flash forward to December !999, Twilo, Sasha and digweed & Mitsubishi = Lifelong Sound Obsession.

Currently Shadi is actively Running The New York City Based Underground Techno Events & Movment "Twice As Proper" With his Musical Partner Dj Craft Who together co-created the movement "Twice as Sweet" which then merged with Los Franzetti's "Proper Sessions" resulting in "Twice as Proper Sessions" with an impressive over 200 events and counting in the past 5 years since 2007 with quite an illustrious list of guest DJ bookings.

Along the way residencies at Mark Cafe With the Buyrum Crew, leading up to many more good friends and amazing musician party people like Lance Jordan, Amos Damon ( Dj Fame), Adam Collins, Francis Harris, Connie, Elon, Taimur & Fahad, Steven Letigre, and many more over the span of many New York City Venues such as Sullivan Room, Bar 13, Cielo, Rebel, Le Souk, Porch, Crudo, Boom, Stay, VDP & Afterhours everywhere....

- Shadi's live Dj sets recorded around the world on SoundCloud:
http://soundcloud.com/shadinyc
http://soundcloud.com/twice-as-proper

- SHADI FAN PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shadi-Official-DJ-Page/153958444626637?v=info

Proper lineup:
-MIKE PARKER (Prologue, Geophone Records)
-CRAFT (Twice as Proper)
-SHADI (Twice as Proper)

We promise to rip it Proper. No crap.

Twice as Proper - National Underground
Friday March 8th 2013
159 East Houston Street, NYC
10:00pm - late (doors close at 4am)
$15 all night!
FREE admission wearing your Party People t-shirt!

Check out the Twice as Proper website:
http://www.twiceasproper.com/

-Twice as Proper Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=145213368851690&ref=ts

Buy Advanced Ticket here :

http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?454738