There is No Planet Earth Guest Mix
Photo By: David Cova - Cielo Club NYC
I’m thrilled to announce Episode 79 of the There Is No Planet Earth mix series, featuring a special guest mix from the incredible Rissa Garcia. A true staple of NYC’s underground house community, Rissa brings the kind of soul, groove, and authenticity that define the city’s dance floors. Her energy behind the decks is unmistakable—and this mix is no exception!"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. - There is No Planet Earth
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."
Good Room Solitude Series 009 - Rissa Garcia
Photo by: Cheyenne Bosco/Feel the Beat Photo
While all of us are living the quarantine life, Good Room has asked friends and residents to share mixes for our Solitude Series so you can dance on your own. The ninth mix comes from Rissa Garcia. NYC-based Rissa Garcia, is the Dancing Room Only resident DJ and founder of NightChild Records. An avid record collector, Rissa brings so much energy and joy to the dancefloor through her DJ sets. Here's what she had to say about her mix;
"Good Room has always been so warm and welcoming to the underground dance community and I’m happy to be able to contribute in any way I can to help them in such an uncertain and tumultuous time for any small business. We have no idea when we will be able to dance together again so I made this mix as a reminder to us all that no matter what we face in life we always have music to help get us through. And as long as we music we are never truly alone. “Who hears music feels his solitude peopled at once"."
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You can follow Rissa on SoundCloud at @rissa
Rissa Garcia Touch of Love Mix: Recorded Live
Photo by: Cheyenne Bosco/Feel the Beat Photo
Recorded Live with love at my friend Ryan’s Private Birthday Party …….it was an amazing night and one I’ll never forget. Julie McKnight performed three of her smash hits live in an intimate setting and smashed it.
Edited for Content (microphone speeches,etc)
Mixed with no monitors under a balcony so please don’t judge the beatmatching too much :)
Essential mix of r&b,pop,disco, funk, grooves and of course house music….