It’s Discosodoma! We already love them. Disco and sodomy are our two favourite things. Also our scene editor James says they’re well fit.
They sent us their location and some pics, and we met up with promoter Ilias to talk music, scene stuff and a totes cool, totes edgy warehouse party they’re having. Get into it.
Hi guys! It’s already been a mad summer hasn’t it? What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done so far?
And it feels like it has only started! Co-hosting our first Pride rave in east London and Stathis representing us at NYC Downlow at Glastonbury definitely top our list!
Discosodoma. How did this frankly DELIGHTFUL name come about?
By delightful you mean mouthful, right? The origin story is quite simple actually. We were having a chat over nibbles of Greek spinach pie trying to find a name that underlines our music policy with the experiences we have gathered over the years in queer clubbing. Something with a touch of decadence and sleaziness but not cheap; hence Discosodoma!
You’ve got some pretty interesting artwork for this event. Looks a bit like a rave in ancient Greece. Is there a story to it?
During our first year, our intention was to focus on the male body, compartmentalize it and put a glossy spin on it. It was a form of a commentary to modern gay dating. How many times users have been asked “any pics mate?” from headless torsos? Probably too many to count. With the completion of our first year though we decided to steer away from this concept and focus on things and situations with a certain mysticism. Our previous visuals represented our version of Judgement Day while the current one is what happens after the Crisis, the rebirth of the world through music and dance. Besides, Greeks, even in their darkest hours, have always resorted to the arts for solutions.
Are visuals an important part of Discosodoma?
Of course! You can’t rely just only on music. Visuals complement the experience and define your identity equally to the sets you will listen and dance to at the party.
What’s more your type, Greek gods or dirty Dalston boys?
Dirty Dalston boys looking like Greek gods always does the trick.
You’re at Dalston Superstore a lot, what drew you to it?
Apart from being the friendliest queer venue in Dalston, the Superstore feels like an extended family. We share a lot of common values and they have supported us unquestionably since the very beginning. What’s not to love about it?
How would you describe your musical style?
In a few words, leftfield dance music, from disco to techno.
Tell us about this warehouse party then. Are we invited?
You are always welcomed in our house! It’s our first big outing since our one-year anniversary and we decided to ante up the production and invite some of our favourite DJs and producers out there who have appeared in the best venues abroad, from Berghain in Berlin to The Block in Tel Aviv. On top of that we are having a special live performance by a well-known dance troupe, screenings of short videos by queer artists, live VJing and a post apocalyptic Californian outdoor space.
What’s in store for Discosodoma? (Apart from disco and sodomy obvs).
You will have to stay tuned for that. The only things we can disclose at the moment are some Turkish delights for September and a merchandise line later this year.
• Discosodoma are at Bloc (Unit 3, Autumn Yard, E3 2TT) on Saturday 11/07/15. 10pm-6am. For tickets to this summer bacchanalia, visit: bit.ly/discosodoma
