We’re supporting Feminist Synth Lab
for DJing Fundamentals Part 3 — Open Decks Today Thursday, Sept 21 6:30-9:30PM. Sign up for your slot! Register here.
You’ve learned the basics of DJing, so now what? In recognition of the inaccessibility of DJ equipment, Femsynthlab are partnering with PrintShop to host an open decks session, guided by local LA DJs agraybé, azize, DJ Jenny Girl, mo0dswings and Ms. Ed.
Sign up for a 20 minute slot on CDJ’s or vinyl (or one of each!) and come hone your skills or test out some new tips and tricks. Sign-up form for time slots will be sent after registration.
This event prioritizes all marginalized genders, including but not limited to trans women, cis women, trans men, non-binary, intersex, gender nonconforming, two-spirit and questioning folx. We ask that our cis male allies and friends respectfully do not sign up, as we recognize that electronic music is overwhelmingly dominated by cis men.
Meet your DJ lifeguards:
Azize Ngo (azize) is a tattooist, interdisciplinary artist, and DJ with a decade of experience spinning records. They’re keen on blending Anatolian house and funk grooves, Midwestern techno, and ambient soundscapes. Listen to their live set recordings and mix contributions for Noctuary, nascent attraction (formerly known as THEYRAVE), and carbon:file.
Ariana Gray Bé (agraybé) is a DJ, singer, dancer, and scientist living in Los Angeles, with roots in the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. Drawn to blending grooves grounded in Midwest techno and house with heady textures and lush sounds fit for natural landscapes on the West Coast, Ari strives to express equal parts mind and heart into her sets. Tune into Cloud Studies on Blast Radio and check out SoundCloud for mix contributions for New Palm, Acid Camp, and Kajunga Program.
LA based midwest raised DJ JennyGirl aka Leah brings warm and groove-forward electro, house and breaks to the spaces she performs in. Leah’s roots are in diy bike scenes, she is an active maker with a background in diy sound/speaker building and helper of the party arts – including being the sound-system backline support at many events- as much at home behind the cabling and amp racks of a party’s sound system as she is on the decks. Leah is also a cornerstone member in the PrintShop collective.
Ahva (mo0dswings) is a passionate storyteller who thrives in creative collaboration across multiple modalities. With a background in filmmaking, they are dedicated to tuning into the senses through sight and sound. Ahva’s artistic journey branches out across many realms, as they also explore the world of culinary arts as a plant-based chef, experimenting with flavors and textures, to create a sensorial experience.
Erika Dorfelt, DJ name Ms. Ed, is a Los Angeles-based DJ and rave cupcake. Born in the late 80’s, her music history begins with video game soundtracks and a heavy dose of 90’s radio hip hop, rap, and RnB. After a brief K-pop phase, her influences expanded to indie pop, rock, and folk music. Shortly after, the bloghaus era with its relentless remix culture would eventually lead to electronic dance music. These references cultivated a lifelong affinity for jazz chords, soulful vocals, elusive beats, and raw emotion.
PrintShop is an LA based collective providing a platform to artists through thoughtful visually forward IRL events on the PrintShop Soundsystem as well as multi-media VR and Livestream performances. Built on the core tenements of DIY, PrintShop looks to empower individuals through skill sharing and learning at their LA hub near Silver Lake.