Traxx
- Real nameMelvin Oliphant III
- AliasesSaturn V, X2, Villan X,Mutant Beat Dance, An Anomaly, The Poetic Painter M, Transformation, MoMo, Lost Frequencies, The Dirty Criminals
- LocationUnited States of America
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- Followers1.3K
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- First event on RA2002
- Regions most played
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About
- Truth iz Kode.Booking information
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Reviews
- Nation2021
Modern Analysis – Proto Rhythm
A pair of urgent, pandemic-era anthems from Modern Analysis. - Dirty Blends2021
The Jak - Sequential Sleaze / Hardy's Haunted Box
Traxx's ode to the dawn of house music, back when it was raw and emancipatory.
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News
- Thu, 2 Dec 2021
Traxx announces fourth Unlimited Nation livestream festival featuring Silent Servant, Antal, I-F and many more
Communion goes down this weekend, December 3rd to 5th, on Twitch. - Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Paris's Macki Music Festival books Traxx, Carista for 2019
Returning in late June, the event will also feature DJ sets from DJ Fett Burger, Palms Trax and Red Greg, plus live performances from DMX Krew and LB aka LABAT. - Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Mix of the day: Traxx
The uncompromising Chicago DJ charges through new wave, Italo, house and more in this live recording from smartbar's Queen party.
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Features
- 25 Sep 2009Playing FavouritesRA chats to the outspoken Chicago DJ/producer about scared DJs, why he thinks Model 500 are Balearic and why he thinks he's the biggest risk-taker around.
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Past events
- RA Pick
- Sat, 25 Jun
Television. Cinematography. Colorful Musicality
TraxxWhether you're tuning in online or there at Rubycon in person, here's a rare chance to see Traxx's The Poetic Painter M project in action, with music focused on the sights of '80s and '90s dystopian TV and film, with visuals to match. In typical Traxx fashion, it's a five-hour affair, a generous helping of original music from one of the most creative minds in dance music.
RA Pick- Sat, 25 Jun
Television. Cinematography. Colorful Musicality
TraxxWhether you're tuning in online or there at Rubycon in person, here's a rare chance to see Traxx's The Poetic Painter M project in action, with music focused on the sights of '80s and '90s dystopian TV and film, with visuals to match. In typical Traxx fashion, it's a five-hour affair, a generous helping of original music from one of the most creative minds in dance music.
RA Pick- Fri, 24 Jun
Death Dance - Traxx, Benedek [LIVE], Kosmik, ROBERT LANE + MORE
Traxx, Benedek, Kosmik, Force PlacementThe event might be called Death Dance, but the lineup is life affirming, especially with all-around genius Traxx at the controls. Expect raw house, techno and funk, and don't miss local hero Benedek either. (And on Saturday, at Rubycon Records, Traxx will livestream an audiovisual set as The Poetic Painter M focusing on '80s and '90s film and television.)
RA Pick- Fri, 24 Jun
Death Dance - Traxx, Benedek [LIVE], Kosmik, ROBERT LANE + MORE
Traxx, Benedek, Kosmik, Force PlacementThe event might be called Death Dance, but the lineup is life affirming, especially with all-around genius Traxx at the controls. Expect raw house, techno and funk, and don't miss local hero Benedek either. (And on Saturday, at Rubycon Records, Traxx will livestream an audiovisual set as The Poetic Painter M focusing on '80s and '90s film and television.)
- Sun, 29 May
Where Are My Keys - 2 days in Detroit
DJ Pierre, Optimo (Espacio), Moodymann, Punisher, Titonton Duvante, Cinthie, Traxx, Lovefingers, Danny Daze, Dan Bain, Wata Igarashi, Mystic Bill, Will Renuart, Paranoid London, Aurora Halal, Juan Ramos, Loren, Peter Croce, Dru Ruiz, Powder, Heidi Lawden, Sharif Laffrey, Puma (US), Sister System, Coffintexts, Jonny From Space, Terence Tabeau
- Sun, 29 May
Where Are My Keys - 2 days in Detroit
DJ Pierre, Optimo (Espacio), Moodymann, Punisher, Titonton Duvante, Cinthie, Traxx, Lovefingers, Danny Daze, Dan Bain, Wata Igarashi, Mystic Bill, Will Renuart, Paranoid London, Aurora Halal, Juan Ramos, Loren, Peter Croce, Dru Ruiz, Powder, Heidi Lawden, Sharif Laffrey, Puma (US), Sister System, Coffintexts, Jonny From Space, Terence Tabeau
RA Pick- Sat, 28 May
DFA Take Over James Murphy - 2ManyDJs - Traxx
James Murphy, 2ManyDJs, Traxx2 Many DJs (the DJ duo arm of legendary Belgian dance-rock outfit Soulwax) make a rare appearance stateside at smartbar, joined by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and local hero Traxx.
RA Pick- Sat, 28 May
DFA Take Over James Murphy - 2ManyDJs - Traxx
James Murphy, 2ManyDJs, Traxx2 Many DJs (the DJ duo arm of legendary Belgian dance-rock outfit Soulwax) make a rare appearance stateside at smartbar, joined by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and local hero Traxx.
RA Pick- Sat, 23 Apr
Doka Studio x Rush Hour w/ Traxx (Chicago) all night
TraxxRush Hour teams up with Doka to bring Chicago legend Traxx to Amsterdam. Expect anything from old school jacking house to industrial sounds from the Mutant Beat Dance member.
RA Pick- Sat, 23 Apr
Doka Studio x Rush Hour w/ Traxx (Chicago) all night
TraxxRush Hour teams up with Doka to bring Chicago legend Traxx to Amsterdam. Expect anything from old school jacking house to industrial sounds from the Mutant Beat Dance member.