DJ Mean Dean (Dean Young) is actually a nice guy. 15 years in the game and he can rock any party. He is equally passionate for sound quality as well as musical programming. As General Manager of Audio Rescue Team, he is known for his extended sound checks. When a Detroit party sounds good,…
Year 2020 : Week 13 : Walter Glasshouse
Walter Glasshouse is a curator of underground Detroit music scene with over a decade of events produced and played. Owner of Open Eye Detroit, creative partner with Charivari Music Festival, Treasurer for The Detroit-Berlin Connection Non-Profit Organization, and content creator for Deep Space Radio. In addition to being a DJ, Producer, and Event Organizer,…
Year 2020 : Week 12 : DJ Venmo
DJ Venmo (Jakob Harris) has been digging his grubby hands into the pockets of Detroit’s nightlife for the last five years in an effort to pay his rent as well as fulfill his life’s purpose of owning every single private pressing ever made. “It’s enthralling to live in a city where you can…
Year 2020 : Week 11 : Jaco Matthews
Born and raised an hour north of Detroit in a small country town, Jaco grew up immersed in the sounds of Motown, blues and funk. As a teenager heavily involved in DIY skate culture, he joined a band and taught himself to play bass and guitar, but was drawn to the electronic side of…
Year 2020 : Week 10 : Ill Fusion
Ill Fusion (David Kloosterman) was interested in a wide range of live music genres from jazz and classical to metalcore early on. His cerebral blend of Techno, Tech House, and breaks draws people onto the dance floor and keeps them moving in a guided meditation. “Without Detroit and the dance music community here,…