Mark Farina in The Lab NYC
Jazzy dance music combined with East Coast hip hop-influenced beats
The Lab NYC is Mixmag and Smirnoff Sound Collective's weekly afterwork party where we stream the best American and international DJs from the intimate space connected to our Brooklyn office. On Friday, Mixmag got down with the legendary Mushroom Jazz originator, Mark Farina.
Fresh off the release of ‘Mushroom Jazz 8’, celebrating 25 years of the acclaimed compilation series, Mark Farina is proving he’s still one of the best selectors around. The Chicago native develop his own distinct style in the early ‘90s and when he relocated to San Francisco he played a major role in developing the city’s dance music landscape.
Early in his career, Farina established a passionate and zealous following for his unique sound and in 1996, OM Records released the first Mushroom Jazz mix compilation that firmly cemented his place as a leading trendsetter in the scene. Other notable releases include ‘OMʼs Seasons’, ‘San Francisco Sessions Vol. 1’, ‘Connect’, ‘House of Om’, ‘Live in Tokyo’, and ‘Fabric 40’, which all showcasing his dynamic and innovative approach to dance music.
Today you can find Farina traveling the world putting his taste-making ability on full display, captivating both seasoned dance music veterans and newcomers to the scene. Catch him on the Mushroom Jazz 8 Tour with stops in Philadelphia, Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver and more.
The Lab NYC is strongly powered by Void Acoustics*. Tune into MixmagTV or watch Mark Farina's exclusive Lab NYC set below.*
The Smirnoff Sound Collective is all about bringing fans closer to the DJs, providing up and coming talent with a solid platform and throwing unique events where fans and artists can party together. Check out more from the Sound Collective here
***Harrison is Mixmag's East Coast Editor. Follow him on Twitter* *here*
The Smirnoff Sound Collective is all about bringing fans closer to the DJs, providing up and coming talent with a solid platform and throwing unique events where fans and artists can party together. Check out more from the Sound Collective here
***Harrison is Mixmag's East Coast Editor. Follow him on Twitter* *here*