GIG - Freeform vs Dubalicious -- Saturday, May 8th [update 05.04.10]

I'll be DJing on Saturday May 8th at Freeform vs. Dubalicious. I'm super exited to return to Shine to DJ (one of my favorite spots in the city) and to play this great party! I'll have more new tracks to play that I think you'll like. Hope to see you there!

Floorcraft
Jonboy
SPIVAK
Johnny Tables

@ SHINE
1337 Mission Street Between 9th & 10th
Free before 10pm, $5 after

NEW SITE + A FEW NOTES [update 08.06.09]

Well, hello. Welcome. A few important notes to get started. (1) This is a new site. It's not fancy, but it works. I'm busy. Got lots to do. No time to create and maintain a pretty, glossy site. (2) I used to only play breaks under "Spivak." I now play breaks and house (prog-electro-tech-funk) under "Spivak." When necessary, I'll clearly indicate which flavor in which I'll be indulging--e.g., on recorded mixes, during live gigs, etc. (3) Friends, music, and DJing are three important ingredients in my life. If you've know me for awhile, you know that I've been DJing for a long time, that I used to play out a fair amount for awhile, and that--because of grad school--I haven't played out in awhile. I've missed DJing a lot, so I'm on a quest to get myself back out "there" again. (4) To help with this pursuit, I've recorded two new sets. One mix highlights the prog-tech-electro-house that I (newly) play (under "Spivak"). The other mix highlights the breaks that I'm currently playing. I've packaged them together into a single two mix package--one called Bassanova (the house mix) and the other Bassanova Breaks (uh, the breaks mix). The mixes are listed immediately below. I hope you like 'em. If you do, maybe whisper the news around to others who might like the music too? Anyway, I hope to see you out "there" soon! Cheers!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

If you like what you hear, please think about showing your support by "becoming a fan" on Facebook. It's next to impossible to get DJ gigs in this town unless you can prove to promoters that you have people who support you and will come see you play. Support = Happy!!!

NEW MIX : BASSANOVA [house mix - recorded 01/09]

No, this mix is not musically anything like bossa nova, the Brazilian style jazz popularized by João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim, amoung others. But just like bossa nova, I hope it inspires dancing. Bassanova is a mix of electro-tech-funk-house music. What?! I don't think I can provide a description that accurately portrays the style. A listen to the music will reveal all that needs to be known. All I can say is that the key ingredients are heavy basslines that move and twist, a touch of funk, and a generous amount of grit. Hope you like it!

| stream | download |

NEW MIX : BASSANOVA BREAKS [breakbeat mix - recorded 07/09]

The breaks companion to the electro-prog house mix listed below. This set was inspired by a set I played live; a set that started during the day and ended at night. This influenced the track selection in that the second half is a bit harder and darker than the first half. As usual, basslines and energy are the heart of the music.

| stream | download |

CONTACT + UPDATES SIGN UP

There are two ways to show your support and to get updates about news, events, new mixes, etc. The first is through Facebook. Find me there and "become a fan" and I will send out notifications when news happens. The second way to get updates is to send me an email at steve@spivakmusic.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.