est. 2023
Systems of Release is an evolving multimedia project presenting fragments of New York City's underground electronic music communities.
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Jeff Mills | Knockdown Center
November 9th, 2024
Shot by: Ben Brill
MEDIA GALLERY
LATEST
SOR: ISSUE ONE
The first issue of Systems of Release Magazine features interviews, writings, photos, music from NYC's electronic underground. Each copy is printed, cut, and hand bound. We sincerely thank you for supporting this effort to archive, record, and celebrate the electronic music scene in NYC.
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The first issue of Systems of Release Magazine features interviews, writings, photos, music from NYC's electronic underground. Each copy is printed, cut, and hand bound. We sincerely thank you for supporting this effort to archive, record, and celebrate the electronic music scene in NYC.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH:
MADNESS OF
We sat down with MADNESS OF (KYRUH & WTCHCRFT) to discuss their individual musical journeys, the evolution of their DJ duo, and the role artists and DJs play in shaping New York’s political and cultural landscape.
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MADNESS OF
We sat down with MADNESS OF (KYRUH & WTCHCRFT) to discuss their individual musical journeys, the evolution of their DJ duo, and the role artists and DJs play in shaping New York’s political and cultural landscape.
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THE NEW HARDCORE:
HELLTEKK + HAMMERHEAD
We spoke with Dakota Velasquez & Justin Santana (HELLTEKK) and Ashe Kilbourne (HAMMERHEAD) about pushing the limits of hardcore, building underground community in NYC, and the ethos behind their collectives.
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HELLTEKK + HAMMERHEAD
We spoke with Dakota Velasquez & Justin Santana (HELLTEKK) and Ashe Kilbourne (HAMMERHEAD) about pushing the limits of hardcore, building underground community in NYC, and the ethos behind their collectives.
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HARM REDUCTION:
Andrea Rodriguez
DanceSafe NYC
We spoke with the Community Cultivation Coordinator for DanceSafe National & NY Chapter Lead, Andrea Rodriguez, to get a better idea of the intersection between harm reduction and nightlife; and to learn how organizations like DanceSafe can be a source of information to ravers.
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Andrea Rodriguez
DanceSafe NYC
We spoke with the Community Cultivation Coordinator for DanceSafe National & NY Chapter Lead, Andrea Rodriguez, to get a better idea of the intersection between harm reduction and nightlife; and to learn how organizations like DanceSafe can be a source of information to ravers.
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NIGHTLIFE AS A POLITICAL LANDSCAPE FOR PALESTINIAN RESISTANCE
w/ DJs Against Apartheid
On June 3rd, 2024, we gathered a group of DJs and nightlife people actively and unconditionally organizing for the Palestinian liberation movement, moderated by Kartik Gupta.
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w/ DJs Against Apartheid
On June 3rd, 2024, we gathered a group of DJs and nightlife people actively and unconditionally organizing for the Palestinian liberation movement, moderated by Kartik Gupta.
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JUNE 2024
LIVE PANEL:
NOUR KHALIL,
WTCHCRFT,
DJ VOICES,
DJ DAR
LIVE PANEL:
NOUR KHALIL,
WTCHCRFT,
DJ VOICES,
DJ DAR
GENDER & SEXUALITY IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE SPACES
On June 4th, 2024, we invited New York based DJs, producers, and nightlife creators, KYRUH, DJ Infohazard, x3butterfly, and Katie Rex to explore identity on and off the dance floor, moderated by Gretel Dougherty & Vanya Suchan.
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On June 4th, 2024, we invited New York based DJs, producers, and nightlife creators, KYRUH, DJ Infohazard, x3butterfly, and Katie Rex to explore identity on and off the dance floor, moderated by Gretel Dougherty & Vanya Suchan.
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JUNE 2024
LIVE PANEL:
KYRUH,
DJ INFOHAZARD,
X3BUTTERLFY,
KATIE REX
VIDEO AVAILABLE
LIVE PANEL:
KYRUH,
DJ INFOHAZARD,
X3BUTTERLFY,
KATIE REX
VIDEO AVAILABLE
WHAT GOOD IS AN
ECHO THAT FADES?
What good is an echo that will fade?
What good is a light that will dim?
What good is a rave that will end?
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ECHO THAT FADES?
What good is an echo that will fade?
What good is a light that will dim?
What good is a rave that will end?
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JULY 2024
JAVI SUH
JAVI SUH
Rave Abstractions
I’m focused on the thud thud
thud
thud of my sneakers on the concrete. One step after the other. That’s the only way to get home.
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I’m focused on the thud thud
thud
thud of my sneakers on the concrete. One step after the other. That’s the only way to get home.
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AUGUST 2024
VANYA SUCHAN
VANYA SUCHAN
STORY: OCT 2022 6AM
UNTER Halloween Party
Walking past the massive techno warehouse party occurring on the main floor I wandered upstairs to what were the craziest scenes I’ve seen in my raving journey.
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UNTER Halloween Party
Walking past the massive techno warehouse party occurring on the main floor I wandered upstairs to what were the craziest scenes I’ve seen in my raving journey.
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SEPTEMBER 2024
STORY:
ERIC CHUNG
ILLUSTRATION:
ROSIE ARMAO
STORY:
ERIC CHUNG
ILLUSTRATION:
ROSIE ARMAO
PROMOTIONAL ISSUE
The promotional issue of Systems of Release marks the beginning of our effort to archive, reflect, and celebrate New York City's underground electronic music community.
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The promotional issue of Systems of Release marks the beginning of our effort to archive, reflect, and celebrate New York City's underground electronic music community.
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MAY 2024 - DEC 2024
PUBLICATION #1
SYSTEMS OF RELEASE
PUBLICATION #1
SYSTEMS OF RELEASE
IN CONVERSATION WITH
ERIC CHUNG
“Front and center- no one will bother you. I try to think of as little as possible.
I’m trying to get fucked by the music,my holes are open, my ears are open.”
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ERIC CHUNG
“Front and center- no one will bother you. I try to think of as little as possible.
I’m trying to get fucked by the music,my holes are open, my ears are open.”
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OCTOBER 2023
INTERVIEW:
ERIC CHUNG
INTERVIEW:
ERIC CHUNG
WHAT’S IN YOUR RAVE BAG?
A two-page spread showcasing the curated essentials found in the rave bags of NYC’s underground clubgoers, offering a glimpse into the personal rituals and necessities of nightlife culture.
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A two-page spread showcasing the curated essentials found in the rave bags of NYC’s underground clubgoers, offering a glimpse into the personal rituals and necessities of nightlife culture.
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SEPTEMBER 2023
COMMUNITY-SOURCED
COMMUNITY-SOURCED
BOSSA NOVA CIVIC CLUB:
HEAT MAP
A color-coded map of the Bossa Nova Civc Club dancefloor hightlighting Eric Chung’s favorite and least favorite places to dance.
Originally made as a gift to a friend who had never been.
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HEAT MAP
A color-coded map of the Bossa Nova Civc Club dancefloor hightlighting Eric Chung’s favorite and least favorite places to dance.
Originally made as a gift to a friend who had never been.
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AUGUST 2023
ERIC CHUNG
ERIC CHUNG
A NIGHT IN BERLIN
1/3 always lost in the mix;
2/3 accounted for;
3/3 you had to be there.
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1/3 always lost in the mix;
2/3 accounted for;
3/3 you had to be there.
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JULY 2023
THE THIRD SONG
THE THIRD SONG