Woogie Nights - Jan. 20, 2012 w/ Adultnapper, Red Sonya & Cameron Angeli

Here is a brand new set by Francis Harris, AKA Adultnapper!
S&T Podcast 02 | Francis Harris by Scissor and Thread

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Adultnapper is a shadowy figure drawn from the dark reaches of Francis Harris’ imagination. Harris, a philosophy phD drop‐out with punk rocker roots, hails from suburban Las Vegas but has called Brooklyn home for the past 9 years ‐ a stretch in which he has gone from “hating dance music,” to establishing himself as an underground DJ/Producer with a unique sound and a global audience.

In 2004, having achieved success as a DJ, Label Owner and Event Producer, Harris turned to the studio, intent on exploring new sonic territory, and adopting the Adultnapper moniker to represent his efforts. What emerged was a reaction against the skippy rhythms and repetitive loops that had dominated the electronic dance music landscape. Instead, Harris took a sophisticated, song‐based approach, characterized by elaborate swung micro‐rhythms, thick musical baselines, complex arrangements, haunting tonal melodies and brooding introspective atmospheres ‐ and tastemakers took note. A steady stream of Adultnapper tracks have since appeared on some of the world‘s most esteemed labels ‐ Steve Bug’s Audiomatique, Frank Lorber‘s Nummer, Mr. C’s Superfreq, Mule Electronic, Dirt Crew, etc. ‐ and have been hotly tipped by elite DJs ‐ Loco Dice, Danny Tenaglia, Craig Richards, Sven Vath, Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Monika Kruse, Steve Lawler, Danny Howells, etc. ‐ thus firmly establishing Harris as one rare purveyor who steadfastly challenges the conventional wisdom and accepted shortcuts of post modern electronic music.

In 2007, seeking a platform on which to further develop the Adultnapper persona, Harris launched Ransom Note, a concept label with a cohesive narrative that unfolds with each release. Much like a graphic novel, using text, the “ransom note,” and imagery, a series of drawings by performance artist John Stroud, the label‘s jackets will tell the story of this anti‐hero who is part creative genius gone awry, part tortured despotic philosopher, part paranoid vigilante outlaw.

Still, it is when Harris himself is in control of a dance floor that Adultnapper is truly brought to life. Relying primarily on the ancient art of mixing two records, Harris’ precision skills and thoughtful programming have earned him a reputation as DJ equal to his regard as producer ‐ an uncommon distinction. On the decks, Harris intricately weaves divergent strains into a thick, pumping groove that subtly rises and falls, drawing the crowd ever deeper within his emotion‐laden, melodic journey. Circo Loco at DC10, Ibiza, Cielo in NY, The End, Mulletover in London, Weekend in Berlin, Pawn Shop in Miami, Avalon in LA, are just a few of the world’s discerning floors that have been graced by Adultnapper and been left clamoring for more.

Check out Adultnapper's tracks and remixes on Beatport!!

Get to know Adultnapper a little better with this interview from WMC 2009!

Often referred to as “The Mustache King”, Cameron Angeli was born, raised and lives in Los Angeles, California. With a father as a writer, and a mother as an interior designer, it would seem only natural that he would pursue a career in music; however, his trajectory was not so simple. After his high school band – Chairman Mao’s Booty Patrol – decided to disassemble to go to college, Cameron took his bass and guitar playing skills to Santa Barbara where he majored in Physics and took up DJing. The 4 years of partying, making pizzas, spinning beats and studying physics only drove him back to Hollywood where he began and continues his day job as an influential player in the television industry. He has and always will apply this professional drive to his love for music.

With musical tastes as eclectic as his journey from childhood to today, Cameron combs the sonic landscape for sounds, loops, songs, albums, labels, artists, DJs and bands that will fit into the large mosaic depicting his utopia: emotion-filled music.

As a DJ, Producer, and Musician and all around Music Enthusiast, Cameron has worked his way through the International Electronic Dance Music Scene: a resident at Avalon Hollywood, the bassist in Quivver aka John Graham’s Live band, the second in command at Josh Heath’s new Label Golden State Recordings, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Music Savages. Djing regularly throughout the US and Canada at clubs, bars, pool parties, boat parties, festivals and undergrounds, Cameron is focused on growing his fan base with exciting live performances, and emotional and memorable original productions.

If music tickles your fancy, so will Cameron.

Soak up this awesome mix by Cameron, Live at DISTRIKT from Burning Man 2011!

Sonya Lynn, aka Red Sonya, spins fresh and fiery beats that have the power to elevate the energy of the dance floor wherever she roams. She began spinning deep house music in 2001, and has since become known for her signature blend of minimal techno and tech-house with dirty bass lines and layers of tripped-out funk. Red Sonya can’t be missed with her mane of red hair, and her piercing blue eyes, this scarlet diva is packing them in wherever she is. From DJing, to hosting events, from dancing, to promoting, she’s a one-person army pounding the dance floor with infections beats. As part of the LA based DJ collective Pocket Underground, Sonya has been doing everything she can to have fun and have her music heard. For Sonya, DJing is a way of life!

Click here to listen to Red Sonya on The Woogie Stage at LIB 2010, and other mixes!!

Check out this video of Sonya playing on The Woogie Stage at LIB 2010!