Hooked Podcast 032 :: MICHAEL ROSA

MICHAEL ROSA Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/michaelrosa A&R/Label manager @ EARLY MORNING MUSIC record labels associated with EARLY MORNING MUSIC ILLEGAL ALIEN records LUCID RECORDINGS Deep tech records. draft label /draft ltd ritmik rec my first love record kote records malicious smile lowroom rec natural beat recordings yoruba grooves (6am series) desert heart records showreel sound revolution rec kanja rec BIO: Having worked and promoted parties since the age of 16, electronic music has been ingrained into the soul of Michael Rosa. Ever ambitious, Rosa sought to get deeper behind the scenes and found himself enrolling in Full Sail University at the age of 19. Rosa’s first release came out on Illegal Alien in 2011 and was followed by a storm of highly charted and supported tunes. Most notable of which was his Represent EP on the highly renown and respected Deep Tech Records. His subsequent Shook EP on Deep Tech cemented his place as an underground icon and rocketed through the charts with remixes from the likes of Chad Andrew & Sebastian Paiza, Deep Tech boss Duky and SCI+TEC artist Xordo. The release quickly became a staple in the crates of some of the biggest names all over the globe. With releases out and upcoming on Draft/Draft Ltd., Kote, My First Love, Showreel, Malicious Smile, Lowroom, Natural Beat, Yoruba Grooves, Ritmik, and Tip Tap - Michael’s productions show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. After being hand-picked to become the latest resident for P.U.N.C.H.I.S. at Beta Nightclub in Denver and recently launching his record label Early Morning Music with his partner Kenny Hope (Seraphim), Rosa is ready to take on the future and the next phase of his career.

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Of the numerous electronic music talents emergent in Washington, DC, it’s Sarah Myers whose consistency in delivery of “dank, nasty” house and techno sets as transformative experiences makes her a standout. Her name and inimitable style are respected in locales as diverse as Brooklyn, Barcelona, Burning Man and more, which adds to the significance and renown of her work. Furthermore, in the past decade, her determination and passion have matched her growth in talent and skill. This has led to her being a resident at DC-to-worldwide renowned underground hotspot Flash, promote her well regarded “Life” parties, plus host of “Hooked,”, her podcast series featuring DC local talent and a global who’s who of dancefloor titans. As a DJ, her inspiration comes from the likes of iconic DJ/producer John Digweed, with whom she has also shared a billing. Other notable names with whom Myers has played include Raresh, Delano Smith, tINI, and Bella Sarris. Overall, Myers’ style of selection is driven by her use of music as a tool for building diverse, small, and tightly knit communities. These sonorous and unique soundscapes are grounded in Myers growing up with parents who were passionate music lovers and vinyl record collectors, plus she counts the violin, flute, guitar, and the recorder as instruments she has learned to play (poorly) throughout her life. Sarah Myers is a dynamic and determined professional whose career has spanned everything from performing at Boulevard Barcelona, Output NYC, and Space Ibiza to her contribution to help build the underground scene in DC. Sarah, along with her partners at “Life” have hosted legendary worldwide artists including Maya Jane Coles, Josh Wink, Matthew Dear, Steve Bug, Life & Death crew (Tale of Us, Thugfucker, & Clockwork) just to name a few. On a local, national, and global level, house and techno’s progressive flame cannot continue to ignite without a spark. Whether as a curator or creator, Sarah Myers will, has, and continues to spark the energy that drives the progression of electronic music excellence.