JAMAIS VU: Analog Soul, Circa b2b gabby cocco, Serrian

Analog Soul Identical twin sister duo Jacquelyn & Kathryn Smith (aka Jacky Sommer & DatKat) got started in the arts at a very early age. Born in the SF Bay area to a writer mother and sculptor father, their childhood was marked by an avid appreciation and promotion of the arts and culture. At a young age Jacquelyn would soon discover her talent as a dancer while DatKat pursued the fine arts through painting and drawing. Music however, would prove to be the destined path for both of them. As 80's kids, part of the first generation of MTV, the sister's found themselves glued to the tube, mesmerized by the sounds of new wave and post punk, early hip hop, classic soul/r&b and pop, and they developed a keen interest in jazz, fostered by their father's love of legends such as Chick Corea, Thelonius Monk, Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis, to name a few, while artists like Herbie Hancock, Paul Hardcastle and Kraftwerk would later influence their introduction to electronic music. Fast forward to LA in the late 90’s. By chance, the sisters would stumble upon an Eddie Amador residency. Unable to really put the experience into words, they would later characterize the night by stating "life just finally made sense at that moment.” This would mark the beginning of their passion and careers in dance music. They immediately acquired decks, began their record collections, and the rest is history. An acceptance to the famed Alvin Ailey School in 2001 would see Jacquelyn off to New York and within a year, after shopping weekly at the legendary DanceTracks record store, she landed a job there, eventually becoming shop manager and music buyer, working amongst and even playing alongside dance music luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Kenny Larkin, King Britt and Gilles Peterson. DatKat moved to NYC a year later and began quietly honing her skills. In 2004 the girls secured a weekly radio spot on the famed eastvillageradio.com and the Analog Soul show was born. The long-running show aired every Monday night from 10pm-12am and explored what they deemed "the deeper, darker side of techno and house"--but it also explored the full spectrum of electronic music, from minimal, acid, Detroit techno, electro, dub, dubstep, and d&b to trip hop and other forms, with special guests ranging from Function to Simbad, Roland Appel, Slam Mode, and Dj Qu. CIRCA Chloe Battelle (Circa) is a DJ and artist who obsessed with the darker undertones of hypnotic and melodic techno, breakbeat and electronica. Her style is an ode to the Berlin club scene’s hard groove but ranges towards experiment acid and electro. New York partygoers might catch Chloe Battelle behind the decks sharing her vision at Manhattan and Brooklyn's most acclaimed dance floors. A Bay Area native, Chloe later moved to the east coast to catalyze her DJ and production career. Chloe's commitment to learning from the city's diverse musical culture is evident in her craft, paying homage to her personal inspirations (Moby, Fatboy Slim, and Tinlicker) while offering tribute to the local underground scene. In post-pandemic NYC, Chloe began her journey playing with Deeproot Tribe and other local collectives. Building up to multiple shows a week, she has earned a name in the local scene and has opened for some of the biggest names in dance. Beyond DJing, Chloe has worked to promote inclusivity and representation in the industry through installations of all-women lineups at local clubs with collectives "Support Women DJ" and "Only Femmes". In the last year, Chloe has made strides as a producer, gaining traction on Soundcloud surrounding her first two releases. Working to finish her first EP, build her brand, and unveil her new artist moniker all in the next year, Chloe's growth as an electronic trailblazer is just beginning. GABBY COCOO Drawing from global disco, acid, and electro influences, Gabby creates sets that flow through moody new wave, nostalgic vocals, and atmospheric textures. Her focus is on sharing music that ignites curiosity and fosters an inclusive space to let go and escape on the dance floor. She has performed at notable venues across NYC and CDMX, including Le Bain, Good Room, Elsewhere, La Milagrosa, Departamento, and Bar Oriente. SERRIAN Creative Director of Earthly Delights, founder of roving party Jamais Vu, and DJ in her own right. Serrian has been enmeshed in NYC nightlife since she was a teen - beginning as a promoter, finding her way to DJing and now also a talent buyer and curator. She has opened up for the likes of Phil Weeks, Museum of Love (DFA), and Russell E.L. Butler. She has played at notable venues in NYC such as Good Room, Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, TBA, H0L0 and more. Some of her favorite gigs have been queer parties outside of New York, such as here&there (ATL) and Ladies on Wax (Philly), dance to forget (San Juan), and Bless This Mess (Chicago). Serrian can be heard playing classic house, acid house, techno, electro, new wave and cosmic/nu disco. Her variety of styles can be attributed to her booking background as she has operated as a promoter for fifteen years: supporting labels, parties, and collectives that mold and innovate the fabric of NYC nightlife. Her style is eclectic, emotive, and upbeat — she crafts a story, bringing nuance and surprises to every set.