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Carl Cox Sets Ablaze the Sounds of the Underground in Brooklyn with Teksupport [Event Review]

June 21, 2018 By Brie French-Sorgini

Brooklyn has long been known for being the sanctuary of great house and techno music on the east coast. In 2018, this still stands true, possibly more now than ever before thanks to a handful of players wanting to keep the spirit alive and thriving. Championing the sounds of the underground, Teksupport now leads the charge in curating impressive high-quality electronic music events in New York City, bringing some of the most iconic and legendary brands and artists to the gritty and glorious warehouses of Brooklyn. Last weekend, they continued to feed their reputation by hosting the return of Carl Cox to the Big Apple for an ideal day-to-night event at a pop-up, open-air venue.

Late Saturday afternoon, we made our way over to the waterfront in Sunset Park. Those of you familiar with the space Depot 52 will know exactly where Teksupport set up shop. The open-air venue sat right outside the warehouse, offering an idyllic industrial atmosphere, with gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade, and an open sky whose colors changed with the energy of the masses. Entering was quick and seamless, allowing us plenty of time to scope out the area, indulge in the food trucks, and hydrate at one of the many bars set up. The scene was all-black-everything-cool, with a crowd that meant serious business – to get down to some good and dirty house and techno.

New York native Avision got the crowd rolling, warming us up with his signature raw, experimental beats. Attendees began to find their sweet spot among the crowd, where they would post up and start grooving straight on through to dusk. When it was time for the OG of BK techno to take the stage, he made his presence known. New York City’s very own Frankie Bones opened with a stunning redux of The Industrialyzer & Pleasurekraft feat. Casey Gerald’s “The Gospel Of Doubt,” and the mood was immediately set on a massive note for the night. For those of us who grew up in the New York area, it was an honor to see a pioneer of the city’s underground scene throw down so fiercely in his territory. Frankie Bones delivered a memorable set that will not soon be forgotten.

As the sun began to set, dancers packed in quickly by dozens to see the almighty Dense & Pika. As the London duo took to the decks, the sounds of hard, heavenly techno rattled through the sound system and straight into ours bones. These tenacious players delivered a medley of their most deafening and minimal tracks, including a heavy rendition of Charlotte de Wittes “This” that shook the concrete to its core. The vibes were high and the energy was infectious, paving a perfect moment for Carl Cox to take by the reigns and send it soaring.

The king showed up big, dressed in his fitting “Sunrises, House, and Techno” tee, ready to demolish the black top dance floor. To say the crowd went mental would be an understatement. A sea of roars ignited the minute Carl Cox took to the mic, spewing his infamous tag lines “Oh yes, oh yes” and “Carl Cox in your house.” The legend played an electrifying four hour set, delivering indelible moments with tracks like “Say Something,” “Warrior,” “Bang” and “Chicago On Acid,” just to name a few. We reveled in pure house and techno bliss until 1am, before making our way to the after party at Analog to keep the vibes going strong.

Teksupport executed yet another immaculate event, with an all-star, New York-styled lineup that was truly mint. Be sure to check out more photos from Carl Cox below — we’ll see you back in Brooklyn soon this summer!