DJ Aakmael b2b Stimulator Jones @ LOSO
Saturday, May 16
DJ Sets: 9p - 2a
2727 W. Broad St
21+
Virginia’s own powerhouse duo—producers, DJs, and instrumentalists DJ Aakmael and Stimulator Jones—link up at LOSO on May 16 for their first ever back-to-back set!
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International Deep House DJ and producer DJ Aakmael!
House Music dj and recording artist Dj Aakmael is a dj /producer who creates some of the deepest and rawest house tracks of today’s Deep House scene. His dj mixes contain the perfect blend of hard hitting deep house instrumentals as well as smooth vocal tracks.
Aakmael has graced the dance floors of About Blank - Berlin, Fáklya Klub - Budapest, Good Room - NY, Bossa Nova - NY, Output - NY, TBA - NY, Motor City Wine - Detroit, Soundtable - ATL, DC clubs Flash, 18th Street Lounge and DC Eagle and played alongside Frances Harris, Dj Spinna, Dj Sprinkles, Patrice Scott and Kai Alce.
Aak's music has been released on respected dance labels such as Scissor & Thread, Freerange Records, Axe On Wax, Release Sustain, Kolour LTD, Hizhou, Monologues, Morris-Audio, upcoming releases on Dogmatik, NDATL, Rainy City, his own imprint Unxpozd and others. Aakmael’s remixes also has made the rounds of clubs and radio shows worldwide, still preserving that deep underground sound.
His music has been charted by Jimpster, CJ Mackintosh, Brother’s Vibe, Kai Alce, Lady Blacktronica, and Jef K to name a few and has mixes and interviews on Worldwide FM, Rinse FM France, Teshno, NWS Cast Denmark and Crossfadr, and looks forward to networking more than ever!
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Stimulator Jones, aka Samuel Jones Lunsford, is a stunningly versatile multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, beatmaker, producer, DJ, and songwriter born and raised among the nature and wildlife of Roanoke, VA.
After 13 years of work in a plethora of different bands, he adopted the Stimulator Jones moniker at the end of 2013 and began self-releasing music on Soundcloud and Bandcamp. In 2015 these creations attracted the attention of Sofie Fatouretchi - DJ, musician and former employee of Stones Throw Records. “Soon Never Comes” appeared on her ‘Sofie’s SOS Tape’ compilation the following year and led to an album deal with Stones Throw.
His debut LP ‘Exotic Worlds and Masterful Treasures’ was released in the summer of 2018, wholly comprising material that he wrote, performed, recorded, and mixed himself. ‘Exotic Outtakes’, an EP of leftover tracks from the album sessions, was released that fall in conjunction with a US tour. In the summer of 2019 he traveled to Asia for a string of shows in Japan and South Korea.
January of 2021 marked the release of ‘La Mano’ in collaboration with Oslo-based independent label Mutual Intentions - an instrumental jazz/funk/fusion album that placed his musicianship at the forefront and featured no sampled or programmed sounds. The title track “La Mano” was selected by legendary UK DJ Gilles Peterson for inclusion on the Brownswood Recordings compilation ‘Brownswood Bubblers 12’.
Samuel continues to compose and perform music on a regular basis in addition to setting magical moods and crafting infectious energy through his DJ sets. 2024 holds many exciting developments in store; a series of EP's consisting of funky, club-friendly deep house music is currently in the works through the Chicago-based indie label Star Creature, a mini LP of Drum & Bass music will be released by Scotland-based electronic label Craigie Knowes, and a vinyl compilation of archival material from the years 1999-2005 will be released by the UK reissue label Be With Records.
——— LOSO Safe Space Policy ———
LOSO is a place for music lovers and dancers to come and express themselves freely. We encourage everyone to enter into the space with respect for one another. In order to ensure safety and enjoyment for all, we have defined our safe space policy, below:
We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or any other discriminatory language or actions. If anyone or anything makes you feel unsafe while you’re inside, please go to any of our staff, and they will assist you.
Video and photography are acceptable, but we ask you respect our no flash policy.
And remember, the dance floor is for dancing! We know conversations are to be had, we simply encourage everyone to have conversations at the bar or on our patio.
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