54 MUSIC DARK PARTY #002

In a modern world where anything decent is ripped off, cheapened and mass produced for the baying mob which feed consumerism, genuine originality sticks out like a sore thumb. So despite the rise and rise of lifestyle techno into the over ground realm, Bar 54 is wombling free and still sticks its head above the rest. Why? Well, they've recently launched their own record label, 54 Music. With the Dark side for techno and Light for house the aim is to champion the opposing shades of dance music and release pioneering sounds from the electronic heroes and heroines of tomorrow. It makes sense, then, to utilise Bar 54's famed rave-den basement as a base from which to build these contrasting sides to the label.
The 4th July will see the second incarnation of '54 Music Dark' which offers up a taste of what to expect from their label of the same name, this time with Mark Henning, Max Cooper and a TBC special guest at the controls.

London born Henning can count superbad labels like Soma, Trapez and Cynosure Recordings (run by Plus 8 man Mark Shannon) amongst his friends, having released on them in the past. Being born of a German parent means he’s an inherent lust for electronic music and cites the driving core of early Daniel Bell and the fuzzy energy of Ed Rush as inspirations. This guy really earned his stripes before getting gigs across Europe, as he has balanced the crippling mundanity of a 9-5 London job with the nocturnal existence that is life as a DJ for many years. If the futuristic elements of techno fire your synapses, and a dark 4/4 groove leads your soul – this guy’s the man for you.

Residencies at much loved techno night, Firefly in Nottingham, and at Rumour in Belfast, during Max Cooper’s formative musical years have set him in good stead. Working the turntables as was done de-facto back in the day, Cooper weaves elements of electro and techno to devastating effect: you only need hear his killer ‘Harmonisch’ EP from January of this year (on tip-top label Traum) for proof of that. Hot Chip loved it so much they licensed a track to use on their forthcoming Bugged Out compilation, in fact. And with backing like that, there’s no need to spill a dot more ink on the guy.

As digital music releases more and more detract from the enjoyment of building a physical record collection, coupling a record label with a club concept such as this gives something back to the avid fan, adding an extra layer of real-time, real-life enjoyment for the audiophiles of today.

In summary, get behind the 54 crew , get down to tonight’s guests, and get on this new and exciting record label. You won’t be disappointed.

Mark Henning [Trapez / Soma]
Isaacsmile
Kristian Dando
Sam Russo [54 Music]
Rebel C

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We would like you to join us on our journey to becoming the most talked about, innovating, boundary pushing record label in the UK and beyond.


Launching in March 2009, ready for the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), we have one clear, concise objective - to search for the future heroes and heroines of tomorrow. We will also be responsible for releasing music from names known and loved, as we stays true to the music that is closest to our hearts.


With a diverse and dynamic way of thinking, we plan on having a variety of genres spread across two contrasting sides of the label.


Introducing the LIGHT and DARK sides of 54 Music. The LIGHT will be host to an assortment of forward thinking genres, consisting of Deep House, Broken Beats, Nu-Jazz and all things eclectic. The DARK half will be home to Techno, Tech House and Minimal Techno.


This new concept in musical magnificence is being brought to you by the formidable 54, who have been responsible for rocking London’s foundations for the last 4 years, keeping the clubbing community immersed in only the finest underground music.


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