This past Friday’s installment of GBH’s Girls & Boys party at Webster Hall featured JFK of MSTRKRFT, 12th Planet and St. Mandrew, along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English and Rekles. These jockeys came well prepared, playing to a packed house and owning the tracks they spun. Having covered many shows at Webster Hall, a venue with a rich history that has catered to artists like Bjork, Mick Jagger, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte and even Elvis Presley, I always imagine moments of fervor in accordance to our electronic preferences and performances due to periodic tastes in terms of music, and JFK of MSTRKFT captured this essence.

When I think of MSTRKFT, I think of the Ontario duo who curated a platform that blends electro house, dance pop, electro punk and even rap with hard beats. In light of the famed and historical hallmark, Jesse F. Keeler  (aka JFK) delivered behind the decks, with highlights that included crowd control as he weaved in and out of mixes like a maze. On guard behind the decks, his fingers never left the knobs. As if he were curing a constant itch, he caressed the decks with the right touch, and every seamless beat and transition that followed erupted out of the speakers like an explosion with rhythm. A madman behind the table, he was the cleric in charge of an audience that wanted to move and dance, and surely, there wasn’t a still body in the crowd. He played a heavy French house set, but added infusions among the mix that included MSTRKFT’s mixes of “Heartbreaker” featuring John Legend and “Bounce” featuring N.O.R.E.. Overall, the high-energy set involved tracks that heightened the dramatic sense of the space – to the glee of the audience. The result was a well cultivated set and session that served as a contemporary representation of the historical venue, and we were glad to catch this one.

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For kicks and sample of what the night felt like, click through for the video of Bounce by MSTRKRFT featuring. N.O.R.E. and ISIS
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For a night with a plethora of acts, including AC Slater, Neon Indian, Arthur Baker, Rekles and Alex English, headliner Moby took the prize. With over twenty years of experience under his belt as DJ, singer-songwriter, and musician, Moby showed he hasn’t lost a beat, and the audience at this sold-out Girls & Boys party couldn’t agree more. With a set list that included the Hijack remix of “Blow up”, Zodiac Cartel’s “Rave is King”, Steve Agnello’s vocal mix of “Raining Again” and a remix of  “Porcelain” among others, Moby kept the audience in constant motion.

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Welcome to the new Fridays. The forces behind our favorite weekly party at Webster Hall are teaming up with legendary UK-based producer Arthur Baker (Chaka Khan, Afrika Bambaataa, New Order) to bring us “Planet Rocka”, a series of DJ-driven events headlined by top artists in electronic music.

In addition to Arthur Baker, this Friday’s kick-off event will feature DJ sets by Moby, AC Slater and Neon Indian, along with John Bourke (Trash Yourself), Alex English and Rekles.

Admission is just $1 before midnight on the HiFi Cartel guest list, so make sure you RSVP (CLICK HERE), and get there early… It’s going to be a huge night.

On Friday night, DJ Craze wowed the crowd at Webster Hall with an incredibly diverse set that flowed between hip hop, reggae, drum n bass, electro and dubstep, seamlessly integrating the genres with his masterful scratching skills. 12th Planet was up next, demanding that the crowd match his unending energy, and because an NYC dubstep party wouldn’t be complete without some Trouble & Bass action, The Captain and Star Eyes rounded out the line-up along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English and Rekles.

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The line outside Webster Hall stretched around the block on Friday for what turned into an epic night. Girls & Boys resident DJs Alex English and rekLES had the crowd going crazy early on with a rare dubstep set. Kid Sister took the stage at around 1:15 and performed several songs off her debut album, including “Right Hand High” and “Big ‘n’ Bad”. For the encore, Rusko took over the decks as Kid Sister performed his remix of “Pro Nails” along with “Step”, which he produced.

MeanRed had it right when they described Rusko as the “tasmanian devil of dubstep” – his boundless energy had him moving so fast it was sometimes difficult to capture the moment on camera. The audience had no problem keeping up, throwing sweaty fists into the air and gyrating to Rusko’s wobbles.

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Last night, Pendulum descended upon the main ballroom of Webster Hall to unleash a killer high-energy set. This was the first time since we started going to Girls & Boys over a year ago that we saw a drum and bass performance, and the crowd was most definitely digging it. The night also featured DJ sets by Felix Cartal and LA Riots, along with Girls & Boys residents Alex English, Rekles and Gavin Royce.

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Next Friday, Girls & Boys brings us dubstep impresario Rusko, with a live performance by Kid Sister. RSVP HERE for $1 reduced admission before midnight.

Nicolas Sfintescu and his stage partner Ezechiel Pailhes form the brillant duo NÔZE, a daring electronic band from Paris. On Thursday, March 18th, New York will be blessed with the return of the musical wonder-duo, who will be playing their highly acclaimed live act. Contributing their own singsong vocals amidst jolly pianos and drunk-step minimal beats, these two bring a fresh perspective to the techno scene whose truly original rhythms keep the dancefloors moving and the drinks flowing.

GBH resident Alex English will be opening the evening as well as a special closing set by Time To Get Ill founder Crazy Larry. This historic event will be held at Hiro Ballroom and we have a pair of tickets for one lucky reader…

Simply fill out the form below to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Monday. Purchase advance tickets for $20.

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NÔZE – Danse Avec Moi (DJ Koze Rework)

Last night, Neon Indian packed the house for a special live performance with DJ sets by Holy Ghost, RekLES, and Alex English.

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Featuring Andy Rourke (of The Smiths), Matt + Maia, and Alex English.

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Last Friday, GBH decked out Webster Hall to celebrate the holidays. Mark Ronson headlined the event with support from Aaron LaCrate and Girls & Boys residents Alex English, Rekles, Gavin Royce and Kids with Snakes. The evening had a great turnout that included Theophilus London, Spank Rock, Prince Terrence (of HEARTSREVOLUTION), DJ Treats, Dances with White Girls and The Chainsmokers.

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