Listed below are special guest DJs of Sovereign-State events who have been wonderful enough to take part in the electronic music experience we have to offer. Click the + to expand their DJ bios or the - to contract them. This system may not work with older versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Simon is fast on the rise in the world of DJ'ing! Since selling his guitar and
buying turntables at the age of 16, this man has rocked some of the biggest
most vibrant dance floors on the east coast from Toronto to Miami.. and just
about everywhere in between with a style and passion all his own, with an edgy
sound somewhere between progressive, banging house, breaks, & funky techno
designed to lift any big room and more recently pushing & pioneering the retro-
electro-new wave-techno-nouveau revolution.
Simon is currently working alongside BuzzLife Productions and Mixer
Magazine, giving back to the industry just as much (and then some) as it has
given to him. He has also been spending a lot of time in the studio. His first
track ('Beat My Meat') was released in Jan 2001 on Mining Vinyl Records
(MVR004). He has also known to program live elements in to his DJ sets and you
can catch him dropping his own original, intentionally unreleased music and
remixes. His undeniable talent, dedication and enthusiasm have made him a
legend in the capitol city!
Juliette Siegfried aka Zelda became fascinated with dance music during the
disco era of the 70's. However, she didn't spin records herself until 1997,
when she was able to devote a significant portion of her time and resources to
becoming a highly skilled DJ. Zelda spins a unique and daring blend of techno,
techouse, progressive, and tribal house music inspired by her favorite DJs
Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, and John Digweed. The result is hard, pounding
music with danceability, depth and beauty.
Beyond DJ'ing, Zelda has greatly contributed to the scene. Having formed
AmtrakDJs.org, a highly respected community for the purpose of educating dance
music DJs (Amtrak currently boasts over 400 members). Then, in July of 2001,
Zelda left her full-time teaching job toMetatrack Studios, a DJ and
producer studio and school in downtown DC.
DJ Alex Bluefield spun his first record in 1999 and has been drawn to the
tables ever since! What started out as just fun quickly turned into a full time
passion. His moving style of trance, with a smidge of upbeat progressive, has
impressed DJs across the US.
His love for electronic music and melodic trance first developed after hearing
Paul Van Dyk at Buzz in DC. He soon discovered the vibrant underground scene in
DC and Baltimore, including the sound of DJ Scott Henry and his legendary Bit
o' Honey sets. These two DJs sparked his passion to spin music that moves a
dance floor!
Through years of hard work and frequent record shipments, he continues to hone
his talent and is looking to expose more listeners to trance done right. When
not spinning the latest releases, Alex also enjoys listening to everything from
techno to funky house!
One could say the name "Mohawk Adam" is synonymous to "DC Industrial/Goth
scene." Long referred to as "DC's Godfather of Industrial music", Adam has held
residencies at many of DC's best clubs. From the Fifth Colvmn to Nation
(including the venue's days known as the "Capital Ballroom") to The Roxy.
Probably his best known contribution to the DC industrial scene was the long
running Thursday night dance party at Tracks, which united DC's rave and
industrial scenes in a way never seen before or since. It's in that spirit that
we at Sovereign State welcome Adam for a turn behind the decks for a special
spotlight on EBM and Synthpop.
A relative new comer behind the decks, Maz has track selection and a
unique way of mixing hard dance that will keep your ass shakin' on the
dance floor. His love for music will be shown through strange
selections ranging from hard bouncing house to straight bangin' acid
techno with everything in between.
Dee Jay Clutch
Stonefinger, In The Mix 88.1-FM, DC +-
Camille Sevigny, also known as Dee Jay clutch, entered the underground dance
music scene in 1998 in Toledo, Ohio just outside of Detroit, Michigan. House
music always moved him and when it came time to start buying vinyl, that is
what he gravited towards. His style and skills are always improving, yet never
wavering from the house genre. Clutch relocated to Washington D.C. in the
spring of 1999. He quickly integrated himself into the underground scene and
has been blowing away dance floors ever since. His flawless mixing style and
incredible track selection had made Clutch a sought after DJ for every type of
party and club event.
With 12 years experience as a DJ, EJ's involvement in the scene has
ranged from hosting a 2 hour techno show on a college radio station
(WFFC, VA), to resident DJ (Origin at Paradox, Baltimore, MD) to hosting
a weekly party in Washington, DC (Freakuency at Diversite).
His expertise gained over the years has earned him the respect of all of
Washington, DC and beyond. His ability to mix any style and respond to
the crowd's reaction has secured him multiple bookings up and down the
east coast, including his frequent and highly acclaimed appearances,ng the main room at world-renowned Buzz (Nation, Washington, DC).
He recently completed a successful residency at Origin, held at the
legendary Paradox Nightclub in Baltimore, MD.
EJ and his partner, Michael Tinder, spin tag-team sets of banging
progressive house and trance as Contrast and have already released one
live set, with goals for more in the near future.
Not content with his DJ career alone, EJ has begun to produce his own
house, breaks and progressive. Contrast has also been working on a
number of original progressive tracks.
Jae K is a fantastic Progressive Trance DJ, with equally fantastic plans for his career that he is keeping well under wraps. Jae K has spun the likes of Glow and is sure to please.
Justin Smith brings his unique blend of tribal and funky-disco house to the forefront in DC. With his sharp cuts and clean mixes, Justin never fails to hype the crowd. Almost always in the mix, he produces a creative collage of pure house music derived from producers such as Onionz, DJ Sneak, and Peace Division. Justin has been involved in the scene for over 2 years, first starting off with the successful weekly Mandate and progressing on to become a member of GHM Productions.
When Randy attended his first party, he had no idea the extent and diversity his involvement would be within this growing DC scene. Now, seven years later, Randy's contribution to our local scene is one to admire. His roles range from a lighting tech at The Edge Nightclub to a promoter of such innovative parties as LIQUID , RELATIVITY and now FLUID currently going on a Club W. While he likes his diversity, his true love is for the music. For the past three years, Randy has been rocking the decks with a unique mixture of UK Hard House, Progressive House, and Breaks. His sets have the unique ability to make anyone within earshot get up and dance. From track selection to mixing skills, this DJ knows how to work a crowd proper.
Burn Date(s):
April 03, 2003
03.21.03 Entrance Policy Changes. See the front page for more information.
01.27.03 New House mix by Spiggy, "What You Get," available on the audio page.
01.06.03 Catch Spiggy at the Redwood Trust in Baltimore MD, Saturday night (1.11.03),ng the BASSment from 9 to 11:30. Directions and more information can be found here.
12.21.02 The AO125 Shoutcast is back online after a long break and a full system upgrade. Click here to listen.
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Simon is fast on the rise in the world of DJ'ing! Since selling his guitar and
buying turntables at the age of 16, this man has rocked some of the biggest
most vibrant dance floors on the east coast from Toronto to Miami.. and just
about everywhere in between with a style and passion all his own, with an edgy
sound somewhere between progressive, banging house, breaks, & funky techno
designed to lift any big room and more recently pushing & pioneering the retro-
electro-new wave-techno-nouveau revolution.
