PopGun presents a DJ set of French-English duo Jupiter. Expect to travel through time and style: From Boogie funk, italo neo disco, to arena rock, psyche pop with a hint of dub & reggae, Jupiter’s set will be eclectic, reflecting the genres of their debut album Juicy Lucy.
Based in Paris, Amelie and Quarles first met one night in London. An empty dancefloor, a one hit wonder (1982 funk classic ‘Mama Used To Say’), a band was born. Their work relies on a common passion for a time when glitter and carelessness were kings. The impact of disco and electro-funk on their music is a clear one, yet the band happily quotes a wider range of influences, such as Sly & Robbie, Beach House, Alan Parsons Project, Siriusmo or even the Beastie Boys.
Their first single, ‘Starlighter’, caused quite a stir on the blogosphere when it came out in 2009. As a true underground anthem, it encompassed the fullness of the band: a rich blend of songwriting chic and dancefloor hedonism. Their remixes for Metronomy, Anoraak or Two Door Cinema Club all carried that same signature style. In the meantime, Jupiter dropped a cover of the song that started it all, ‘Mama Used To Say’, which got praised by its original author. This handful of tracks drove them to appear on compilations by Ministry Of Sound, Valérie and eventually Kitsuné. The Parisian label moved on to release their two following singles: the one and only Saké, which topped electro charts for weeks in spring 2011, and a couple of months later Kass Limon, an electronic take on a forgotten tropical disco tune by Kassav’.
Escort, "Brooklyn's finest disco orchestra," was founded by producers Eugene Cho and Dan Balis, and is fronted by lead singer Adeline Michèle. Initially known for a series of critically-acclaimed 12" singles, Escort is now just as well known for their uncompromising live performances. The New York Post and Time Out NYC both described Escort as the "city's best live band," Pitchfork described their single "All Through the Night" as "one of the best New York disco tracks since West End Records' early 1980s heyday.", and Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears proclaims "It’s the best disco music you’ve ever heard." Also recognized for their remixes of artists including Tracey Thorn, Antena, and Feist.
Alan Blancato is a rising DJ in the New York City dance circuit. He brings an intimate feel to his sets, playing the best of the most current tracks and classics ranging from house and deep house to disco and indie dance. Featured in a number of exclusive parties and events, Alan has played to crowded dance floors alongside the likes of Chris Malinchak, Goldroom, Justin miller, Ladyhawke and Flume to name a few. Whether it is at Brooklyn Bowl, Cameo Gallery, Le Poisson Rouge or a number of other top venues, Alan Blancato keeps the crowd on their toes and the floor moving all night long.
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