About _surface

_surface

_surface is a collective of musicians, visual artists, designers and sound engineers who came together with the shared goal of bringing a unique approach to event production, design and execution. surface events feature exclusive performances and collaborations from some of New York’s up and coming producers and live electronic acts held in an intimate setting with superb sound quality, cutting edge visuals, and creative interactive content. In addition to the live experience, attending surface events grants guests access to otherwise unavailable music and content provided by the artists involved with each event.

_surface.sessions

_surface.sessions is a monthly event held at Lot 45, a brand new bar/lounge located just off of the Jefferson L-train stop in the ever-expanding arts district of Bushwick. Lot 45 offers both a large, covered outdoor courtyard and a beautifully designed interior that boasts an excellent performance space, sizable dance floor and an abundance of intimate seating arrangements. At its best, Lot 45 offers both the production quality of a warehouse show and the intimacy of a private performance. With a d&b audiotechnik based sound system, the room lets listeners experience the performers’ musical stylings at the highest quality. Careful work and planning went into the design of the audio setup, giving guests the ability to fully enjoy the environment without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, the artists performing have access to a professional platform on which they can allow their listeners to fully appreciate the production intricacies have that helped define who they are.

Voigtmann

Hello?Repeat/Toi.Toi.Musik

Claus Voigtmann is the co-founder of London’s most underground and conceptual party, Toi.Toi.Musik. With sublime dedication to Djing and music production Voigtmann has patiently acquired the respect of his peers in what is considered to be remarkable achievements in such short time. That goes not only for his Dj sets at his very own Toi Toi in London but also Fabric, Rex Club, Off-Sonar parties, festivals, Berlin clubs such as Club Der Visionaere and many other warehouse parties and clubs but also by developing his production skills. Voigtmann is an artist with an ever increasing catalogue of knowledge, taste and skill, providing what appears to be a long road ahead of him. Claus is highly appreciative of the art of mixing and in love with his vinyl. An architect, designer, dj and electronic music producer he is fearless and defiant to trends and hype.

A constantly evolving ear adds to his progression as producer, a very careful and patient one who concentrates in perfectioning sound rather than hurrying to have releases out. Such dedication and patience has been paying off. His first release has been signed to Jan Krueger‘s and Daze Maxim‘s acclaimed Hello?Repeat label and more recently a release on Assemble Music due out in 2013.

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Bevin Robinson

If you haven't heard of Bevin Robinson, then that’s a good thing. As an Assistant Engineer & Technician for Chung King Studios since 2003, his main focus in the voyage of music has not been based on self-notoriety. Working along side studio owner John King, who has helped launch the careers of Rick Rubin, The Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J the most important lesson learned is that great teams make great music and it's never just one person behind it all.

Currently a Technician and part time Instructor at SAE, he teaches a class in Electronics & also a running workshop on the History of the evolution of Synthesis. His musical influences come from his family roots of Jamaica and also Hip-hop, UK Drum & Bass, and Garage. Going out to great clubs in Nyc during late 90’s & early 2000s like Limelight, Tunnel, Shelter, and Sound factory made electronic music more than just an experience.

In 2011 he moved to Sweden after being accepted to study his masters in Acoustics (Sound & Vibration) at Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg. In addition to music Bevin also is an Art Curator and has collaborated with PJS gallery on Metanoia exhibition - a tattoo artist based art show, Grandpas Attic- trunk show, and Cymatik, an Acoustic Art show presented by Avant Muse.

He now continues the effort to seek balance, experience, and collaboration, with NYC's stellar melting pot of musicians and cultural artists.

MC & Hammer

Brooklyn, New York

MC&Hammer’s live set is a hybrid of pre-recorded sounds, outboard and effects - all performed live and on the fly. What makes their live set a little different from most is their ability ability to shift between musical arrangement variations depending on the crowd’s reaction or their inspiration, resulting in a very dynamic direction and feel of the show. Their live setup includes the TR-808, TR-606, iPad applications, Arp Odyssey, Eventide FX and Livid controllers, but don’t be surprised to find more more classic equipment and fucked up guitars included in their upcoming performance.

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MC & Hammer

Brooklyn, New York

MC&Hammer’s live set is a hybrid of pre-recorded sounds, outboard and effects - all performed live and on the fly. What makes their live set a little different from most is their ability ability to shift between musical arrangement variations depending on the crowd’s reaction or their inspiration, resulting in a very dynamic direction and feel of the show. Their live setup includes the TR-808, TR-606, iPad applications, Arp Odyssey, Eventide FX and Livid controllers, but don’t be surprised to find more more classic equipment and fucked up guitars included in their upcoming performance.

Discography