Subelectro: 1 Year in Shanti

In just one year, guests of the "Subelectro" parties have included Dave McSherry (Fila Brazillia), Bonobo, Mixmaster Morris, Porky, Beige aka Momma Gravy, Robin Hofmann, Chris Coco, Jerome Sydenham, and others. The format of "Subelectro" is intellectually melodic electronic music in the spirit of labels like Warp, Ninja Tune, Pork, City Center Offices, Morr; in other words, it represents the current wave of electronic music with a specific "not-lounge" vibe. Over the year, "Subelectro" has become a must-visit for Moscow's nightlife, and the name itself has become a symbol of quality music and an amazing atmosphere.

DK - DJ, musician, author, and host of the radio show Darren Knott (DK) - a key component of the live show by Ninja Tune and one of the driving forces behind the legendary radio show Solid Steel. In 2001, along with DJ Food, he released on Ninja Tune the mix compilation "Solid Steel Presents" - which was immediately dubbed album of the year by authoritative Q, DJ Magazine, and Time Out! What came before that? An American tour with Coldcut and a European one with Ninja Tune colleague Kid Koala. A warm-up performance at Prodigy’s stadium concert. The most in-demand tour DJ for the label had to play in Spartan conditions: from parties in Budapest spas to parties at the top of mountains in the Alps. In London, all Ninja Tune’s regular parties, including the BlueNote Stealth party and Kungfusion at 333, and until recently, also Xen Solid Steel at Cargo need DK.

A full-time host and producer of the Solid Steel Show on BBC London, he has spread the fame of his brainchild to thirty radio stations broadcasting Solid Steel worldwide. Together with Coldcut and DJ Food, DK is now producing one of the best mix shows in the world.

He is invited to the studio to produce Arc, he gets remix requests from Coldcut and The Cinematic Orchestra. His collection from both sides of the Atlantic grows as he regularly performs in New York, accumulating the best jazz, d’n’b, hip-hop, funky breaks from both sides of the Atlantic. All of this: the freshest trends and timeless old gold - sounds in his mix.

Treva Whateva. In 1993, TREVA WHATEVA found himself behind the counter at Dave the Ruf's shop, later known as Jeep Beat Collective. In 1997, after DJ tours with like-minded Andrew Carthy (Mr.Scruff), he moved to Fat City Records, where he struggled to keep the shop running, often absent for valid reasons: either touring endlessly across Europe or compiling the first Mystic Brew compilations. In 1997, his first vinyl, the classic "Tum Waist," was released, which was included in one of his Freezone series by the foresightful Morpheus. In 1998, success was cemented by the follow-up "Dangerous Disco," after which TREVA WHATEVA left the shop, fully immersed himself in music, and signed with Brighton's Skint. Here, TREVA WHATEVA released the EPs "Overdrawn Overdue" and "Long Time Female Friend" that made waves in music circles - shortly thereafter, he was lured by the tiny indie label Tru-Thoughts, where in early 2002, the wonderful "Singalong/Dedicated" was released. At that time, Brighton’s talent seriously interested Ninja Tune; the interest was mutual, culminating in the amazing release "Dance Class". Simultaneously, TREVA WHATEVA produced remixes for Fingathing, Revolvo, Monkey Magic, Electrelane - many of them featured prominently in his famous radio show Hot Pot, which they co-hosted with Mr.Scruff on Manchester station Key 103 and Brighton's Juice 107.2 FM.

TREVA WHATEVA is always a welcome guest at clubs The End and The Bomb, at Friends and Family parties, or at the landmark electronic festival Big Chill, which includes him in its list of participants for its international tour.

Don’t miss - the exclusive performances by DK and Treva Whateva in Moscow will take place on the anniversary of "Subelectro" at "Shanti".

May 21
Guest arrival at 21:00