No milk, no mercy.
Book Club Radio Meeting #26:
MILK All guests must follow the Librarian's manifesto:
1. Come for the music. 2. Be open to unfamiliar music and sounds. 3. Respect one another. 4. Face each other instead of the DJ. 5. No phones allowed on the dance floor. 6. Dress to express yourself. 7. Dance your heart out. Book Club Radio is an invite-only party. The librarian @bcrlibrarian is our sole gatekeeper.
Location is only revealed to those with tickets.
This Saturday, March 29th Rissa Garcia will be our guest on Real House!! We couldn't be more excited to share this IMMENSE talent with you! The show will take place this Saturday 6-8PM on WKDU Philadelphia 91.7FM & WKDU.org worldwide!!!
Rissa Garcia is a celebrated New York house DJ, producer, and NightChild Records label boss, widely regarded as a driving force within NYC's underground dance music scene. Influenced by her Staten Island upbringing and the legendary atmosphere of clubs like Vinyl, where Danny Tenaglia's sets captivated her, Rissa’s career has been shaped by a deep connection to House Music. That moment of discovery remains her "Paradise Garage" spark, fueling her passion for crafting immersive experiences on dance floors across the city and beyond.
Over nearly two decades, Rissa has earned her place among the greats, sharing decks with icons such as Danny Tenaglia, Tony Humphries, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dope, and TODD TERRY, among others. Praised for her ability to seamlessly blend house, funk, soul, classics, and beyond, her sets reflect a nuanced mastery designed to move bodies and unite spirits.
As the founder of "Dancing Room Only," Rissa champions authentic club culture, crafting spaces where the music takes center stage and the crowd reconnects. Her ethos is simple yet powerful: put the phones down, feel the beat, and dance together.
Her work with NightChild Records, relaunched in 2018, showcases her commitment to advancing house music’s artistry. With a catalog approaching 100 releases—including collaborations with legends like Todd Terry—her label has become a hub for soulful, high-quality productions. Her releases also appear on distinguished labels like Plastik People Recordings and Rhythm & Culture.
Rissa’s talent has drawn accolades from peers and legends alike— King Britt called her "unreal," Tony Humphries hailed her as "an immense talent," and Danny Tenaglia praised her selections and mixing as "wonderful." A DJ, producer, event curator, and label head, Rissa Garcia is not just a standout artist; she’s an untapped gem whose dedication to NYC’s house music heritage continues to resonate globally.
You are in for a treat with this show...Don't miss it!!!
Will post the archive after the air date
Rissa Garcia, a DJ and producer from New York City, discussed her career and the concept behind her "Dancing Room Only" parties, which aim to refocus attention on the dance floor and the energy between music and dancers. She highlighted her experiences at various venues, including Cielo and House of Yes, and shared memorable moments such as opening for Danny Tenaglia. Garcia also touched on the challenges of balancing multiple roles, including managing her husband's brand and running Night Child Records. She emphasized the importance of authenticity and community in DJing and shared her thoughts on the evolution of the New York club scene. / rissancr http://rissagarcia.com/ / rissa https://ra.co/dj/rissagarcia https://www.traxsource.com/artist/108... https://midnight-artists.com/artist/r... ⚠Connect with BounceFM here: Newsletter https://gobouncefm.substack.com/ YouTube – Subscribe, it means a lot to us. / @gobouncefm8026
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Dance TV is proud to present DJ MIX #642 with the New York City based DJ, producer and NightChild Records label owner- Rissa Garcia. Well known for her technical skills and incredible selection of groovy house music, she is without doubt one of the core house DJ's in the city that never sleeps. Timeless and classy this mix represents what we cherish and love in dance music- groovy beats, refined melodies and inspiring vocals from some of industries best voices.
Absolutely dope!
Photo By: Allison Hunter Photography
Recorded live during an all night set in the bad room at Good Room Brooklyn on 9-7-24. The mix starts started nyce n slo with an extended edit of Babyface For the Cool in You by my husband, Ariel, quite smooth n sexy and into some of my fave NYC jazzy house n garage grooves on to some deeper, housier, funkier stuff and more.
Rissa Garcia joined the iconic 718 Sessions party at Good Room on Saturday June 29th for their annual pride celebration.
On May 24th, the stars align Memorial weekend for a special journey through space and time with DJ maestro Danny Tenaglia, musclecars, and Rissa Garcia. FROM HERE TO ETERNITY immerses you in a multi-room fusion of disco dimensions, house rhythms, and sonic pleasures inside the legendary Brooklyn time capsule.
SUGAR HILL DISCO. •
Featuring: Private VIP lounge, 2nd floor with Miho Hatori, DJ Raquel, and Snare.
• Visuals and installation curated by Aoshuang Zhang, and May Day Crew.
In this conversation, Rissa Garcia discusses her early clubbing experiences, the changes in the club scene over the years, and her transition to DJing. She shares her approach to mixing and recording sets, as well as her plans for venturing into production and collaborating with musicians and vocalists. Rissa also talks about the challenges she faces as an artist and her self-critical nature. In this conversation, Rissa Garcia discusses her journey as a DJ, producer, and label boss. She talks about the challenges of executing her vision in music production and the importance of collaboration. Rissa also shares her experience running Night Child Records as an outlet for her music. She discusses the balance between DJing and producing and the challenges of releasing music frequently. Rissa reflects on the longevity and hype of artists in the industry and the importance of building an authentic audience. She also talks about her party series, Dancing Room Only, and the importance of creating a dance-focused environment. Rissa shares her thoughts on the next generation of house heads and her plans for the future as an artist. She discusses her upcoming album and the importance of being true to oneself in the music industry. Rissa offers advice for aspiring artists and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and finding one's own sound.
Enjoy the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts
We are thrilled to announce the return of Sandy Rivera, also known as Kings of Tomorrow! This event will take place on Sunday, April 21st alongside resident DJ Rissa Garcia plus Ruez who’ll be celebrating his birthday as well!
Sandy Rivera has been making waves in the house music scene for over 15 years with his unparalleled production skills that have touched hearts worldwide. Whether it’s the soulful lyrics or the infectious rhythm, he never fails to leave crowds enthralled. He is a legendary artist who needs no introduction. Mark your calendars for this extraordinary performance at Good Room Brooklyn on Sun, Apr 21, doors open at 6 PM
Tickets: https://ra.co/events/1878152
Ultra Naté is one of the House Music Industry’s most charismatic, accomplished and enduring talents, with a career that spans almost 3 decades. She is the voice and artist behind one of the greatest of all time anthems “Free” along with several other well known hits, and has more recently emerged as one of the most sought after DJs on the planet. She is a positive and strong ally for the LGBTQ+ community, and often uses her platform to speak messages of love and acceptance. We are thrilled that she will be making her debut at Good Room on Sunday Feb 11. New York’s very own highly respected house music aficionado Rissa Garcia will be joining on the line-up as well for this very special Hun Tea Event. Throwing down in the Bad Room are Ruez and Forward Disco.
Welcome to Season 2 of Groove City! Every episode, hosts Rich Furniss and LEFTI interview music industry pros to find out more about their backstory, followed by a DJ set in Part 2. This week features NYC DJ and producer, Rissa Garcia. Make sure to follow for the DJ set in part 2! Rissa G: / rissancr Sound Collective: / soundcollectivenyc Rich Furniss: / richfurniss LEFTI: / leftimusic
The EP kicks off with the original of ‘Love Interlude’ - melancholic and piano-heavy with an ultra-deep baseline embellished with warm pads and soulful drums. Anna’s soulful vocal floats above the melody creating an emotional and moving interlude.
Next up Matthias Vogt delivers a deep-house masterpiece adding extra keys, drum accents, and a well-placed baseline that is weaved neatly into the vocal hook while Vogt delivers the warm, jazz-flecked vibrations he is well known for.
On the flip side, Rick Wade weighs in with some ever so classy house laced with flashes from the Motor City of Detroit. Warm electro piano, glowing synths, and vocal parts contrast with the deep sub baseline.
Closing out this EP Rissa Garcia draws heavily on her New York house inspirations. Organ riffs and a funk-inspired bass line lead the charge dropping in and out between vocal harmonies and subtle synth work. Percussive accents bring it all home making this closing cut one dancefloor destroying, peak-time bomb.
releases November 6, 2023
Written and produced by Anna Cavazos
Mixing and additional production by Fabio Verardo
Piano by Matt Smith
Vocals by Anna Cavazos
Mastering by Steffen Müller
Rissa Garcia Remix
Produced by Rissa Garcia
Mixed by Carlos Ruiz
Matthias Vogt Remix
Produced and mixed by Matthias Vogt
Rick Wade Remix
Produced and mixed by Rick Wade
Bambossa Records is the New York based label from heavyweight house music producer Harry Romero, all sourced and mastered from his own Butchashop studio. A humble house legend, Harry Romero cut his teeth during the heyday of New York’s vibrant club scene and has continually proven to be one of the finest advocates of bona fide house music ever since. He remains a firm favorite in the dance music world, delighting fans across the globe with his compelling selector sets and iconic productions, championed by major DJs on legendary stages. Bambossa has been running for over twenty years, consistently churning out top quality releases. Since its relaunch in 2020, highlights for the label have been a chart-topping collaboration from Louie Vega & Harry Romero, a viral remix of Basement Jaxx’s ‘Romeo’ from Harry, as well as original music from the hottest emerging underground producers such as HoneyLuv, Alinka, Gettoblaster, & Elisa Elisa.
Up next on the East Coast house label is the emerging talent of Di Saronno with his single ‘Jam In My Veins’. The Italian sample-heavy producer is no stranger to support from legendary artists as well as great club tracks and can boast releases on labels such as Nervous Records, Dopewax, Henry Street, Trax Records, and many more.
Echoing house classics, ‘Jam In My Veins’ this rhythmic-groover brings out the brightness of the summer whilst making you reach for the nightclub’s disco ball in the middle of the night. The filtered beats and jazzy saxophone keeps you swinging those hips whilst the power booming voice keeps you focused on the track, this is proper house music at its best.
On remix duties is New York DJ & Producer Rissa Garcia who has been a force within the big apple for over two decades and has shared the decks with some of the most iconic names in dance music. On her reimaged version, she takes the track in a more heads down slightly more serious approach. Still with the same saxophone and vocal in place but now with a new strong direction.
OUT ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS 10.27.2023
Happy September world! Bringing us some classic feel good house vibrations is NY queen, Rissa Garcia. Check out her soulful hour mix below and take a look at our Q&A to hear more on the house music scene in NY and Rissa’s musical influences that inspired her journey.
In May, Public Records will open the doors to its latest venture, an outdoor event space located directly adjacent to our current Garden space, simply named The Nursery. For our first season open, our music programming team has curated an eclectic series of Sunday parties that spans genres and perfectly encapsulates all that we are and where we aim to go. From May 28th to October 8th, every single Sunday we will present these diverse and exciting lineups in the Nursery. The Boston-bred duo Soul Clap have been sharing their profound love of house and its many shapes and styles for over 20 years. Whether they’re behind the decks at any of the world’s most influential clubs,running their eponymous record label, doing workshops, collaborating with legends speaking on panels or crate digging to unearth deep cuts and iconic gems, these two are pushing boundaries, opening minds and shifting energies every day. They’ll take over the Nursery with a few friends for seven hours of pure elation.
Limited tickets will be sold at the door. Doors at 3PM
Safe Space Policy: Public Records aims to provide a safer space for all. We reject all forms of aggressive behavior including, Racism, Misogyny, Transphobia, Homophobia, Genderphobia, Religious Bigotry, and hatred or discrimination of any kind. Consent is paramount, please respect the personal space of our patrons and staff. If you, or someone around you is being harassed. Please notify one of our staff members immediately. Anyone found in violation of our rules and safer space policy will be removed from the venue. To share feedback about an incident regarding harassment that happened in our space, please email hello@publicrecords.nyc.
The Charivari Detroit Music Festival will commemorate its 10th anniversary this August. The three-day festival will take place from August 11-13, 2023 at a new location, the Historic Fort Wayne Park.
The festival will feature a lineup of over 40 artists and DJs, including Delano Smith, Doc Martin, DJ Minx, DJ Lady D, DJ Cent, Glenn Underground, Julius the Mad Thinker, Karizma, Oscar P Osunlade, Rimarkable, Sillygirlcarmen, Black Velveteen, Bruce Bailey, Cris Herrera, Demarkus Lewis, Derrik Munoz, DJ Nola, Doug Gomez, Gary Chandler, Henry Brooks, Jesse Chavarin, Kyle Hall, Mister Joshuaa b2b Loren, Portia, Rebecca Goldberg, Rissa Garcia, Salah Ananse, Tony Dennis, and UNKWN.I0, among others. The event will also feature food trucks, vendors, and an art exhibit.
Charivari Detroit Music Festival was founded in 2014 with the goal of celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Detroit through music and art. Since its inception, the festival has grown in popularity, becoming one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Detroit. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet.
Rissa Garcia will be playing on Saturday August 12th.
Produced by: Rissa Garcia for NightChild Records
Mixed By; Carlos Ruiz / Ruiz Audio Engineering
Mastered By: Rob Small Mastering
www.nightchildnyc.com
www.rissagarcia.com
NightChlld Records, ASCAP
Rissa Garcia, ASCAP
Out now exclusively at Traxsource and worldwide 8.4.23
When thinking about Tony Humphries, you might be minded of his epic stint at KISS FM as one of its greatest Mastermixers; or of his residency at one of the greatest US clubs, The Zanzibar; or, even, the walls that are lined with gold discs, from Indeep to Janet Jackson; or even his legendary eclecticism. Tony is all of those things and more. But then, there’s the Tony of today, restless, questing, searching for new challenges. Which is pretty much how Tony has always been. Few people realise just how deeply steeped in performing Tony Humphries’ family is. His father, Rene Grand, an émigré from Colombia in the 1950s, was a prominent bandleader in New York, alongside peers like Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri. Plus he has a raft of cousins, uncles and aunts who have forged a career in the performing arts. Tony was born to it. Tony Humphries has been DJing nearly 35 years, an incredible achievement that in any other industry would have been rewarded with a carriage clock or service medal. His big break came through a chance meeting with Mastermixer Shep Pettibone at the offices of Prelude Records. Tony handed the maestro a tape and the rest is history. Humphries’ star rose as his KISS FM show (and later HOT 97) lasted for decades. Although Humphries was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he has long been associated with New Jersey and the reason for that is his long-held residency at Club Zanzibar in Newark that began in 1982. Zanzibar became synonymous with a new soulful electronic sound, labelled the Jersey sound, but with Tony’s hands at the tiller it was a vastly more varied menu than that suggests. “It wasn’t like going to a house club, everything was intertwined,” explains Tony. “The hours were long, so obviously you didn’t want to hear ten hours of straight house music. If you’re going to pay $15-20 to hear this guy, you want to hear the whole damn spectrum. You had to come with everything possible. Talking Heads and The B-52s don’t sound like Zanzibar/Garage records, but they were. I think that’s what the Zanzibar’s appeal was.” Although Tony is often seen more as a DJ than a remixer, his forays into the studio have always been productive. His remix of Mtume’s ‘Juicy Fruit’ has been sampled on several big hip hop and R&B hits and Fresh Band’s ‘Come Back Lover’ is rightly regarded as one of the best disco songs of the 1980s. He has gone on to remix scores of artists from Soul II Soul to Janet Jackson (which earned him a gold disc). Poignantly, Tony was enticed back into the studio in 2013 by Frankie Knuckles who asked Tony to do a swap mix for a track he’d been working on. As Frankie told Tony, “You’re a great remixer. I just thought folks needed to be reminded.”
He's joined by Dancing Room Only founder, Rissa Garcia
FAITH FANZINE
Spring 2023 Issue
Rissa Garcia had a recent chat with Matt Rouse for Faith Fanzine. Read it Here
Haring’s HOUSE!
When the first major UK exhibition of Keith Haring’s work arrived at Liverpool’s Tate Gallery in 2019, much of the press attention focused on the artist’s submersion in the downtown scene and New York street culture of the early 1980s. While it is true that the art of Haring gestated at Club 57, Fun Gallery and Mudd Club, and that he took much inspiration from street art and breakdancing, it was at the Paradise Garage where Haring found his tribe and experienced the spiritual uplift of communal dancing.
If he was still around, we at Faith kind of hope Keith Haring would feel part of our community. So here in this very special Spring issue tribute we go deeper into the HOUSE OF KEITH HARING with the help of those that knew him and were inspired by him.
A huge thank you to Gil & Annelise at the Keith Haring Foundation for their assistance with making this happen. As ever, issues of Faith wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of our editorial team, contributors, designer, advertisers, distributors and all of the photographers that allow us to use their imager. We thank you. The Spring issue is limited and is available to pre-order now via the bio link.
Keep The Faith.
This issue is dedicated to the memory of Oliver Park. May your soul & spirit shine on.
