3024 presents The Black Madonna, Martyn, Max D

10 pm / $10 / 18+ Tickets: http://bit.ly/BLACKMADONNA Free before 11 pm for 21+ Ages 18-20 by advance ticket only THE BLACK MADONNA https://www.facebook.com/theblackmadonnachi https://soundcloud.com/theblackmadonna http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/theblackmadonna MARTYN https://www.facebook.com/3024world http://www.3024world.com/ MAX D https://soundcloud.com/maxmilliondunbar https://twitter.com/FutureTiming THE BLACK MADONNA ...[A]n increasingly respected DJ, known for uplifting sets that balance established anthems with idiosyncratic selections. She's an accomplished producer, too, with a string of irresistible tracks—‘Exodus’ and ‘A Jealous Heart Never Rests’ among them—that still get plenty of airtime two years later. And then there's her position as the talent buyer at Chicago's Smart Bar, one of the best clubs in North America, which has arguably become even more noteworthy under her direction.” - Andrew Ryce for Resident Advisor, October 2014 In December of 2012, North America’s oldest independent venue, Smart Bar announced the The Black Madonna as a new resident, along with Derrick Carter and Frankie Knuckles. Within a year, she became the club's first ever Creative Director in its three decade history, bringing a decidedly anti-establishment philosophy to her curatorial style. Her retooled residency program reflects a distinct set of values, adding Honey Soundsystem, DVS1, Regis, Honey Dijon and transgressive events such as Men’s Room to an already diverse offering. Of her philosophy she said, “Dance music needs riot grrrls. Dance music needs Patti Smith. It needs DJ Sprinkles. Dance music needs some discomfort with its euphoria. Dance music needs salt in its wounds. Dance music needs women over the age of 40. Dance needs breastfeeding DJs trying to get their kids to sleep before they have to play. Dance needs cranky queers and teenagers who are really tired of this shit. Dance music needs writers and critics and academics and historians. Dance music needs poor people and people who don't have the right shoes to get into the club. Dance music needs shirts without collars. Dance music needs people who struggled all week. Dance music needs people that had to come before midnight because they couldn't afford full admission. Dance music does not need more of the status quo.” A sublime technician behind the decks, The Black Madonna is known for fluent and dynamic vinyl sets, which span from disco to techno. And then of course, there’s her inimitable energy, an infectious joy and ability to connect with the room, which along with her skill has cemented her as a beloved regular and crowd favorite at revered venues such as Panorama Bar. Her DJ mixes for Beats In Space, Little White Earbuds and Bicep’s Rinse FM show remain highly regarded, selected from deep crates and executed with precision. The Black Madonna’s catalog of releases/remixes includes labels such as Argot, Stripped & Chewed, Classic, Freerange and Home Taping is Killing Music. Crosstalk International described her “Lady Of Sorrows EP” on Argot, as “her most fully realized work to date -- A great leap forward from the sample-clad disco house of her records for Home Taping Is Killing Music and Stripped & Chewed. Weaving live orchestration and irresistible synth lines through tough percussive frames, both tracks bare their souls to listeners with enough muscle to command dancers' attention.” In 2014, she followed up the Argot release with two back to back EP’s. Both sold out immediately and remain highly sought after on the vinyl market. In 2015, along with Steve Mizek of Argot, she will launch Smart Bar’s vinyl imprint, showcasing the work of Smart Bar’s considerable pool of residents. MARTYN Throughout the many layers of his winding journey in electronic music, Holland native (now Washington, D.C. resident) Martijn Deijkers, aka Martyn, has always stood in a genreless scene of his own. Though his influences are wide-ranging, Martyn’s music is deeply inspired by the futuristic and melodic aspects of Detroit and Chicago. His rhythmically diverse sound floats across Drum ‘n’ Bass, Dubstep and various strains of Bass music, just as smoothly as it traverses House and Techno, and encompasses abstract ambient soundscapes. Based on musicality and energy in equal parts, Martyn’s layered tracks are a rapt exploration of melancholy, futurism and dancefloor hypnotism. Over the years, his tracks have become archetypes for the next direction(s) that electronic music ends up moving. From the mesmerizing dub techno/dubstep of “Broken” (2007, Revolve:R), to the 2-step/House swing of his inimitable “Broken Heart” remix (2008, Hessle Audio), to the Dubstep/2-step/House crossover of his debut album’s smash hit “Vancouver” (2008, 3024). His surprising second album, Ghost People (2011, Brainfeeder) took his sound in a new stratosphere entirely. The 4/4 dancefloor stormer “Masks” set the tone, as did his astounding sci-fi epic “We Are You In The Future”, connecting the dots for his other underground classics: “Miniluv” on Ostgut Ton, his remixes of “Gentle Giant” for Tiga and “Acid Bells” for Efdemin, and his Detroit-tinged foray “Newspeak” on Dolly. After signing with legendary UK imprint Ninja Tune he released his third long player The Air Between Words in June of 2014. Largely a more introspective analog sounding record, it features sublime collaborations with none other than Four Tet and Inga Copeland (of ex-Hype Williams fame). As a DJ Martyn is as uncategorizable and all-encompassing as his production style, as displayed on his landmark fabric 50 mix or his 2012 Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1. Known for his risk-taking selection and long, seamless sets, he’s played at iconic venues the globe over. He’s also well seasoned within the international festival circuit, playing the likes of Sénar, MUTEK, Dimensions/Outlook, Decibel, Bestival, Lowlands, The Big Chill, Club to Club and Unsound. Beyond DJ’ing, his live sets have a distinct Martyn vibe condensed into an hour of upbeat energy and intricate improvisation. Recently he has been collaborating with vocalist and producer Inga Copeland in live settings as well. Besides DJ’ing and producing, Martyn runs the vibrant 3024 label together with long time collaborator Erosie. The duo (Martyn as A&R, Erosie as Art Director) have formed a visionary stack of releases over the last 6 years, with a colorful roster that includes 2562, Jacques Greene, Redshape, Trevino, Leon Vynehall, Steffi, Julio Bashmore, Addison Groove, Instra:mental and remix work from Ben Klock, Zomby, Flying Lotus and Shed. Outside of 3024, Martyn continually pushes the fold and finds ways to connect arts and scenes, whether with his various work with RBMA, his cultural work for the region of Piemonte in Italy, or being part of Ninja Tune events across the globe. Additionally, in 2010 Martyn starred in and soundtracked a beautifully poignant and moving short film by Dutch director Ramon Gieling called Great Lengths. In 2013, he wrote music for the British/American fashion designer duo Rag & Bone’s Men’s and Women’s Shows for New York Fashion Week. Continuously innovating, Martyn is always looking for new ways to shape his ideas about electronic music.