DETOUR

13/12/2023

We're back at the club! Detroit’s inimitable Texture crew returns for our December residency – bringing their trademark wild techno ride for the Hot Mass dance floor. Dedicated to experimentation with psychedelic music and futuristic, hand-built light objects, this is another night for the heads with a visual twist.

Come Early, Stay Late!
--->Get TIX Here: Hotmasspgh.com
(Early Bird/ Discounted Tix are up until 11:59p Fri, Then its full price Tix only)

16/11/2023

Get into the mind and the methods of Vladimir Ivkovic while in the booth!🤯

A singular DJ outlines his philosophical approach to the craft.

15/11/2023

We're incredibly thrilled to welcome Vladimir Ivkovic to Hot MassMass this weekend! One of the most exciting and influential figures in contemporary underground electronic music, Vladimir Ivkovic is a DJ, a storyteller, a connoisseur and, most importantly, an artist. At his essence, the Belgrade born artist is someone with a particularly unique talent for selecting records and weaving them into a larger and often unusually compelling narrative.

Whether he’s broadcasting on the radio or piloting the dance floor, Vladimir Ivkovic is someone who has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music since the 80s by exploring notions of beauty and tranquility through unusual frequencies.

On opening duties is Teeyam (Left Hand Path), an Iranian-American DJ and producer based in NYC. Teeyam’s sound traverses zones of techno/house, electro, breaks, wave, and brooding psychedelia.

We will likely reach capacity early for this one, so lock in your advanced tickets now at the link below. ↓↓↓↓↓↓

21/10/2023

We're back with MISC records to host a night of local heat!!! Dance duo slowdanger takes point and will be joined by Kay Chin and Oscar Celedon making their club debutes! Don't sleep on this one!

Tickets are availble thru the link below!
https://ra.co/events/1792579

We hope to see U on the dancefloor!

07/10/2023

DETOUR is thrilled to present a rare 4-hour DJ set from .shawn :

Outside of your known position. When you transform to a known language of others. Those things that inspire you from an entry point. From a subjective point of view.

: they.are.timeless.

The things that stay etched, snagged, hooked, and thorned in your mind's eye for decades. I was given a rare opportunity to share the wonderful music I've noted over the years with the public. DETOUR presented this moment for me to DJ the things that have hit me, marked me, touched me and owned me over the years. I can't lie - a lot if these tunes hold me like no others. 90% are vinyl, the remainder are mine or unavailable on another format. Make it happen PERIOD.

Please enjoy the the songs and tracks that drive me and open my mind and my heart to the possibilities techno and house will always offer when presented properly and in context of the body and... the.spirit.

Thank you all.

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Recorded live at - May 20, 2023
Mastered by

20/09/2023

We're back this weekend to welcome the fall and this time, of course we're not alone. Joining us this month is none other than Chicago based by way of Indianapolis DJ & producer D. Strange. Harnessing the harder edge of Techno and Electro, D. strange’s sets and productions have established him as name to look out for in the midwest and beyond!

On warm up duty DETOUR residents Gusto and Naeem step in to set the stage. Come early, Stay late!

As always you can get a ticket thru RA here -> https://ra.co/events/1773245

09/08/2023

This month we're doing our night a week early, ahead of Honcho campout. On August 12th, they're calling on members of the Dyspheric and Uhaul Disco crews for a night of debuts and returns!

Many of you know, but for those that don't... over the past few years, respectively the two crews have been working both in the club and diy spaces challenging what a party could be. All the while heavily focusing on booking QTBIPOC artists across the city and region.

Returning to the booth and representing Dyspheric we have DJ, producer, visual artist, and event organizer XC-17. As a DJ XC-17's are sets bold and spontaneous, creatively spanning a range of genres.

Then debuting and representing Uhaul Disco we have Johnny Zoloft. The percussionist & educator is no stranger to the hot Masss dance and knows how to turn a dance floor and get even the pickiest of club goers haulin' ass.

Finally returning to represent both crews is artist, musician, DJ and much more Samira Mendoza. Described as that club bitch here to make your mind spin n' your b***y pop with their genre bending blends.

Come early, stay late and dress to sweat!
->hotmasspgh.com

15/06/2023

Once again we're at Hot Mass and this weekend we're putting the spot light on some local and regional talents! First up from PGH we'll have Curfew founder/Oasis member DOM (don't sleep on his photo work too). Plus 1/2 of the Hit Factory, along with radio host on LOT & NTS, DJ Wawa! Finally to round out the bill we'll have our very own resident Naeem.

Come early, stay late and we hope to see you on the dancefloor!
Get a ticket here->www.hotmasspgh.com

13/06/2023

Last November, we had the pleasure of hosting a trifecta of New York based techno talent: .dot, , and . We’re pleased to announce recordings from this night are now available on our podcast series on SoundCloud.

Link in bio.
Artwork by .records Mastering by

18/05/2023

After what seems like an extended Vacation DETOUR is back! For May this year the crew brings you the return of synthdrome master mind Shawn Rudiman + Communiti founder Aerin as Funeral Parade of Roses!
Vinyl lovers, gear enthusiasts and music heads of all varieties please step forward, because these DJs are bring the deep cuts from their respective record collections.
+ for anyone looking to get in a little more practice ahead of movement weekend this night is a perfect exercise. Limber up and choose your spot on the dance floor! Be sure to get to club early, and set a steady pace to stay around until the Sun peeks thru the curtains.

Want a ticket? Go here! --> https://ra.co/events/1707880

15/05/2023

This one is long over due, but, Samira Mendoza's set from our night last August is live. Tune in, love, share it. Be sure to check out Samira's extend art and music and along with the Dyspheric & Uhaul Disco crew's that they are a part of.

Samira Mendoza is that club bitch here to make your mind spin n your b***y pop with their genre bending blends. A co-founder of the Uhaul Disco afterparty along with Johnny Zoloft. You can catch them

28/04/2023

Don't miss the crew DJing around town all day tomorrow!

12p-10p -> MISC Records Fundraiser
09p-Late -> CONTAINER, DEAN CERCONE, STABSCOTCH, CHARLE WALLACE, A LOW ROSE TRELLIS, NONSITE, MEJU (메주), NAEEM
11p-Late -> Scout at Hot Mass

07/04/2023

ICYMI last month we resumed our record label with our first ever digital only release, Many Hands Make Light Work. The inaugural EP release comes from DETOUR crew member and resident, Naeem, and is an upfront techno and electro affair with surging basslines, swirling pads, and kinetic percussion.

Those familiar with the Pittsburgh dance scene know Naeem is no stranger to the inner workings and mechanisms of the dance floor. Building off this deep knowledge and his recent releases on Electric Cafe Records and Lost Soul Enterprises, the opening track on the EP, ‘Up and Over,’ is sure to propel dancers into action with swelling bass notes, panned arpeggios, and soaring pads. From there, ‘Down for the Count’ momentarily brings down the energy and creates a more pensive atmosphere with its moody bass and sparse percussion. A steady electro beat laden with delicate chord stabs then takes over ‘On Thin Ice’ where a delayed 808 cowbell kicks and cracks through the surface before dropping down into a lake of lush pads. The dub techno inspired ‘Many Hands Make Light Work’ closes out the EP with its prominent and effective use of echoed chord stabs and percussive accents.

Listen/ Buy at our SC page or thru the BC link in our bio.
https://on.soundcloud.com/7izz1
https://detourpgh.bandcamp.com/album/many-hands-make-light-work-ep

Happy Bandcamp day!!!

01/04/2023

Today is the day and once again this is not an April Fools joke. Alex has been working on this for a couple of years now, so its almost surreal that it's actually happening!

The one and only DJ NOBU is treating Pittsburgh to an evening of psychedelic techno. A true cult hero and international legend with more than two decades of experience behind the decks, DJ Nobu is an absolute master at mixing techno and is one of the world’s best DJs. Through the years, he’s helped inspire a school of techno that is vibrant, hypnotic, and often very pretty, without losing the genre's kinetic edge.

Baltimore's Bastet will kick off the night with transcendental moments and meditations on texture and minimalism, and our co-founder and Hot Mass resident, Alex Price, will close out the festivities with some cosmic sonic poetry.

LIMITED CAPACITY // 21+

Tickets are moving, so get yours before pre-sales close at 11pm. $25 cash sales the rest of the night.
https://detour.ticketleap.com/nobu/

16/03/2023

This weekend we're linking up with MISC records to welcome Detroit Luminary Waajeed, back to the Hot Mass booth alongside atypical producer / beatmaker pvkvsv & and our very own ONDO / GUSTO! Come early, stay late.

18/02/2023

TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT!!!
We're excited to host the Hot Mass debuts of NYC’s Sybil Jason and local Kha’DJ. Versatility is the theme of the night and both DJs pull from a wide range of genres and grooves in their sets! Mixes and productions by each have been turning heads towards the booth, the radio and catching ears in the U.S. and beyond!

We'll be doing cash walk-up again – $20 B4 midnight, $25 after.

12/01/2023

Break out your red markers and circle the 21st, because we're back at Hot Mass! For the night we have the return of M Parent and this time he is bringing friends. Joining him will be Detroit by way of Miami based DJ Fabiola and from across the water we'll have Sons of Traders boss, Mike Tansella Jr!

Peep the SC playlist below to get clued in to what you're in for. ++the night will be cash only (fyi in advance). See U soon.😉
https://on.soundcloud.com/RacxX

04/01/2023

The one and only Shawn Rudiman, in conversation with Bass Agenda! Check this out if you haven't already.

Get shows early plus voice free bonus mix versions and more at www.patreon.com/bassagenda Anon & 4th Genome – Bass Agenda Intro Shawn Rudiman – Ruffcut Shawn Rudiman – Half Life Shawn Rudiman – Hausa

27/12/2022

What are your NYE plans this year? We'll be at the last Hot Mass of the year where our residents ONDO / GUSTO / Naeem will be in the booth + Jwan Allen & a SECRET GUEST. For this one the mass crew teams up with Club Pittsburgh to bring you the full club experience! Check out the ticket link below for more info!

Tickets -> hotmass.ticketleap.com/nye23

12/12/2022

On Saturday 17th, we'll be hosting our last night of 2022 with a head-banging live set by W00dy, an extended b2b set by Lateral’s Ian McGlumphy and our very own Alex Price, and the return of the mysterious and rather colorful Dr. Karamelov. Expect this night to be delightfully heavy and sludgy with banging drums, experimental grooves, and raucous rhythms.

As always, we hope to see you on the dancefloor and invite you to come early and stay late.

Tix --> hotmass.ticketleap.com/w00dy

18/11/2022

Rumor has it Guilt Attendant is on closing duty. We always suggest you come early, but who is going to stay late???😈

Strict Tempo - 11/19/20Presented by Vox Sinistrawww.twitch.tv/voxsinistraGuilt Attendant (Hospital Productions)KhadijaSINZDJ Eschar

15/11/2022

Guess who will be at Hot Mass this weekend? Us of course and this time we're not alone. We're proud to present some of Brooklyn's finest techno producers / DJs, Lychee, Guilt Attendant and Rob Seurat. Ranging the gambit from trippy, hypnotic techno to hard-hitting, funky electro, this night will be sure to be colorful and perpetually exploratory.

Come early, stay late!
Tickets -> hotmass.ticketleap.com/lgr

06/10/2022

We've linked up with Lateral once again to bring Ben UFO back to Hot Mass for an open to close set. If you got a chance to see Ben UFO shake up the Club Pittsburgh rooftop a few years ago then you got a small taste of what to expect, but if not, prepare yourself! 👽👽👽

Tix🎟️ available at -> hotmass.ticketleap.com/ufo

14/09/2022

Tomorrow is our 10 year anniversary! Thank you all for the support over the years! We hope to see YOU on the dance floor as we celebrate Saturday night!

For their 10-year anniversary, DETOUR is thrilled to welcome back Pittsburgh Track Authority (PTA) to Hot Mass. Comprised of Adam Ratana and Preslav Lefterov, PTA are producers, DJs, and record label owners with deep origins in the 1990s and 2000s techno, house, and drum and bass scenes of the Midwest. With releases on their own Love What You Feel and Pittsburgh Tracks labels, LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking Records, Doc Scott’s 31 Records under the Sight Unseen alias, to Jimpster’s Freerange label, and Carl Craig’s Planet E, PTA always strive to deliver a rich and varied musical experience whether they are behind the decks or in the studio.

Closing out the night of festivities will be a B2B2B medley of DETOUR residents Naeem , ONDO / GUSTO, and Alex Price.

Come early, stay late, and be sure to keep your Sunday open for a continuation of the festivities. As always, proof of full vaccination is required

Get your tickets:
hotmass.ticketleap.com/10yr

21/08/2022

Here are some rough set times for tonight! Plan accordingly. Come early, stay late. Etc. Etc. Reduced tickets are available until 11pm then they are gone. We hope to see YOU on the dance floor.

19/08/2022

Peep this quick read on Huey Mnemonic from DJ Mag. The rising Detroit artist makes his debut at Hot Mass tomorrow night with support from Dyspheric's Samira Mendoza and resident Naeem! Don't sleep on this one. Tickets are available below.

Tickets:
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Hotmass.ticketleap.com

Get acquainted with Huey Mnemonic, the Detroit-based artist producing futuristic, funk-filled techno

18/08/2022

We're back this weekend with another round of debuts! Don't miss us this weekend as welcome Huey Mnemonic and Samira Mendoza to the booth!!!

Tickets
https://hotmass.ticketleap.com/mnemonic/

DETOUR steps back in to the club this weekend to present Detroit-based producer and visual artist Huey Mnemonic. Drawing inspiration from science fiction, Black liberation, and early Detroit techno, Huey Mnemonic is sure to take you on a sonic adventure.

Plus, we've also got one of our local favorites, Samira Mendoza from Dyspehric. Make sure not to miss their radio residency on Verge FM in Columbus, Ohio every third Saturday at 9PM.

Closing it up is our resident Naeem.

Come early, stay late!

Also, click below and scoop a ticket while you can.
https://hotmass.ticketleap.com/mnemonic/

12/07/2022

.records turns 7! We’re excited to bring ya .nana ( .pisces + .e ) .misc for this weekend’s festivities! Come early, stay late!

18/06/2022

DJ Speculator starts things off tonight! Followed by Alonzo. Finally to close out the night Alex returns to the booth!!! Get in early so you don't miss a beat!

06/06/2022

This month, we're presenting a true smorgasbord of underground dance music.

DJ Speculator aka Willie Burns aka William Burnet will be opening the night with a stream of endlessly versatile and unpredictable selections that are fueled by his long-time job at infamous junk and record store The Thing in Brooklyn.

From there, Alonzo will treat us to a live set of Miami bass, classic electro, and darker Dutch style electro.

Finally, DETOUR’s own, Alex Price, will close out the night with some wavy, new beat psychedelic sounds. Prepare yourself for everything but the kitchen sink.

18/05/2022

brainwave.research.center aka Chase/ Christa have put together a full line-up of local DJs and Live PAs to soundtrack an afternoon in the park. With all this local talent on the bill you'll want to be around from start to finish. Don't miss it.

05/05/2022

On May 21st we're linking up with to present Richmond VA’s For anyone unfamiliar, the Dyspheric crew have been melting barriers between genre and tempo at a variety of venues here in Pittsburgh, in addition to on the airwaves with Verge.FM. To celebrate this collaboration, Richmond’s I.D.E. joins them to bring their signature blend of pulse-pounding techno that illuminates their numerous mixes and productions that circulate the web. Come early, stay late and get ready to find out how wide the pitch fader really goes.

04/03/2022

We're back at Hot Mass this Saturday with a 2-hour live set from Sepehr!

03/03/2022

Sepehr is playing LIVE this weekend, if you're not sure what you're in for this is a good sample. Check it!!!

Ticket link in below. 21+ / 11pm-7am
Proof of full vax required.
https://hotmass.ticketleap.com/sepehr/

“Like others have said - this moment in time was really difficult being the first winter in the thick of the pandemic. Feeling like a never-ending vortex of ...

02/03/2022

Sepehr interviewed by Stamp the Wax! Be sure to put on the accompanying mix filled with unreleased tracks while checking this out.

Original material without a home from the Shaytoon boss and Dark Entries producer.

28/02/2022

We're slowly stepping into the week with this playing in our headphones.

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-sepehr-shadow-cinema For -editions second compilation, enlists a fresh batch of mostly lesser-known names, who, collectively, manage to

22/02/2022

We're back to present a 2-hour live set from the Sepehr.
Get ready for potent drum cocktails, psychedelic techno, and esoteric soundscapes. The DETOUR residents (Naeem, Ondo / Gusto, and Alex Price) will be on opening and closing duties. Come early and stay late. As always, proof of full vaccination is required.

22/02/2022

Sepehr is an Iranian-American live act, DJ, and sonic maverick based in New York City. The Bay Area native has become a vibrant force in the world of left-leaning dance music. He started DJing in his teens, and has since become a staple in the global underground serving electricity through his productions and sets. Frequent collaborator of Dark Entries records, he released his debut LP “Shaytoon” through their imprint in 2020. His DJ sets can range from off-kilter house and psychedelic techno, to heady electro, sexy acid and freaky jakbeat music. In late 2017 he began performing live PA sets, sonically ranging from potent drum cocktails to psychedelic and esoteric soundscapes. Sepehr is the label head of Shaytoon Records, an imprint focused on Middle Eastern underground electronic music.