freeform dj collective

retrospect. as a dj: equals = 1200s, vinyl and occasionally digital sources. divided by = downtempo (trip-hop, instrumental hip-hop, jazz, electronic), golden/independent era hip-hop, dub reggae, funk, psych/progressive rock, Factory Records, a ton more music+. multiplied by = previous efforts and guest apps at Saint-Ex, Wonderland and WMUC radio among other spots. but never subtracts the will to “be water” …to play and mesh as many different styles as possible in each and every one of his outings…from the equation. Washington, DC

BREAKS, OLD SCHOOL HOUSE. Jill has been straight-up raving since 1995, a true veteran of the DC EDM scene. Attend Jill’s shows and you are guaranteed a blast from the past peppered with surprising new tracks here and there. You will dance. Northern VA!

D3J plays exclusively off of 7″, covering indie pop and rock of the past and present. D3J is also one-half of local laptop-pop band Jakuta and Carl. Originally from Virginia, D3J has lived and performed in Austin, New York, Baltimore and soon… Somepalce in North Carolina.

Soft Scientist cut her teeth on college radio (WMUC) before moving to Bmore. She spins rocksteady, classic ska, dub, soul, funk and post-punk of an international and lady-oriented bent. Baltimore.

Hip-hop, dancehall, old school

Advesary to Mario by day and moonlighting hip-hop DJ after hours, King Koopa is both a busy and evil turtle. Beat-Matching, cutting and transforming render dizzy marios on the dancfloor as easy prey seemlesly catching the next groove. After a brief hiatus the King is back and hes going straight for Princess Peach! New York City.

Having a ton of musical influences throughout his life, it’s no wonder Jacob Daniel would fall into the rabbit hole of the EDM scene. From his beginnings in the scene in Roanoke, he has always loved the energy and vibe that a DJ brings to the party.

Specializing in breaks, Jacob first began learning the art of mixing in 2003. After a 4 month hiatus, he moved to the DC area in the winter of 2004 and hasn’t looked back.

Always able to keep the heads bobbing and the feet moving, 2008 is looking promising as Jacob Daniel is quickly becoming a house hold name in the DC breaks scene.  Virginia.

experimental. Currently residing in New York City, Ivan DJs experimental, dubstep and dance music when he is not working on his other projects: The World That Summer, Immanent Voiceless, and Digital Penetration.

E-Rock, AKA Less Than Three or Salacious E. Styles: electroclash, bmore club, indiedance and 80s are the staples. occasional hip hop, house, breaks, euro, disco, grime, dubstep, dnb tune finds its way in too. when playing for the rave crowd he leans towards dnb/breakbeat/uk hardcore. and sometimes electro. Currently living in Baltimore and married to the streets.

Dan Amitai started DJing at the UMD college radio station under the name Smooth Henry. He uses turntables, CD players, laptops and a Kaoss Pad with nothing left to lose, mixing dance music spanning many genres.  You may have caught him performing at DC’s alternative music venues, including Edge, The Black Cat, Rock & Roll Hotel, The Hosiery/Gold Leaf; as well as large mainstream clubs such as Ultrabar, Club Five and FUR. Look him up on iTunes for the free podcast!  Awesome.