Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mixed by Taimur Agha & Leks

Leks
Helming the decks of local clubs and underground venues, AMPD! resident Leks has long been a pillar of New York’s dance music scene. This year, Leks takes his passion for music that he’s so often showcased in the DJ booth and brings it into the studio, releasing his debut production on Half Seas Over with two remixes to Ray Okpara and Mobius Strum’s ‘It’s Down the Block.’ Stay tuned for more from this talented New York artist, as he teams up with Inxec to form the Man vs. Groove production project. Their first release together is coming out on Culprit Records later this year.

Leks has also shared the decks with Lee Burridge, Reboot, Paco Osuna, Clive Henry, Melon, Nick Curly, Hugo, Audiofly, DJ T, Behrouz, Evil Eddie Richards, Simon Baker, Radio Slave and is also responsible for throwing New York’s underground party destination called AMPD!. AMPD! has been held at speakeasys and lofts around NYC. Guests so far have been Soul Clap, Lauhaus, Masomenos, Soul Minority, Inxec, Brothers’ Vibe, Kabuto & Koji, Bill Patrick, Crazy Larry, Neil Aline and Alexi Delano.

The Bandwagon
The Bandwagon is halcyon’s All New Old-Timey Record Review and Talent Show! Each and every Two hour ride on The Bandwagon begins with halcyon the shoppe’s own high-flying Techno honcho in a poncho… the mysterious and often delirious Taimur Agha of BLK|Market Membership! Thrill to Taimur’s death-defying DJ feats as he balances beats live without a net on the www in his round up of the latest and greatest ear-catching, ground-shaking musical marvels from the far corners of the globe. Then, turn your attention to the center ring for The Bandwagon’s main attraction!… Direct from the far off nether regions of Brooklyn we bring you an astonishing cavalcade of talent never before assembled on one program – musical magicians, masterful minstrels and mystifying midi-freaks alike will be unveiled to your shock and awe with in-depth interviews and exclusive featured performances.