DJ Sarah Vain

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/djsarahvain

Sarah Vain has been spinning in Indy for over 10 years, having started out as a promoter of bands as part of the promo duo Temporary Structures. After booking shows for the likes of Jello Biafra and Fugazi, Sarah decided to start DJing due to the lack of quality jams being spun by DJ’s in Indy. Starting out playing punk, indie, goth and retro at the Melody Inn and then Panic! at the Vault. After running some of Indy’s longest running indie dance nights, she went back to her roots and love for the dark side, cultivating a style all her own in the scene. She started Mutiny! in 2007 and now is taking some time off before seeking out new venues for dark dance nights (all ages as well!). She’s spun with the likes of Thrill Kill Kult, Cruxshadows, Voltaire, Bella Morte, Babyland, and so many goth and punk bands you can shake a stick at. SV helps to run IndyGoth.com and various promotional pages online for the scene as well.

DJ Copper Top

DJ/Promoter

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/djcoppertop

http://www.myspace.com/randomprodindpls

DJ Copper Top is a legend in her own right. Copper Top has spun all around the world — from her headquarters of Indianapolis to St. Petersburg, Russia. A firecracker of a woman (the Copper Top never stops!) she promotes alongside DJ Caroline in Indianapolis (Random Indianapolis Dark Parties) and is a resident DJ at Quorum (Cincinnati). Having practically conquered the world one dark dance club at a time, Copper Top has spun with the likes of VNV Nation, Paul Van Dyk, Combichrist, Cruxshadows, Haujobb — the list goes on. She's released 6 CDs (including the first licensed industrial DJ mix) — all packed with the best industrial/synthpop/ebm jams available. Enough bragging — Indianapolis is proud of their Copper Top, and she still has ceased to surprise and impress.

DJ Krazy Karoline

DJ/Promoter

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/randomprodindpls

Goth, turn graphic designer, turn DJ, turn promoter. Caroline has been caught many times writhing around on the dance floor, only to decide to take her turn at making others do the same. As a DJ focuses primarily on classic alternative music, Caroline whips out rare new wave tracks and soon-to-be-classic industrial. As a promoter she co-promotes Random Indianapolis Dark Parties alongside DJ Copper Top. She also handles all graphic design for Random and is a prominent Indianapolis website designer as well.

DJ Zlaya

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/djzlaya

DJ came to Indianapolis via Serbia – where he was a promoter and DJ of some of the coolest dark dance parties in Eastern Europe. Bringing his love for old school EBM, new wave, punk and a passion for the darkest new dance to Indianapolis he dove into the scene and made a name for himself in the Midwest. When not being the DJ decks he’s often behind one of his many keyboards, recording music under the moniker Quebrado.

DJ Evil Twin

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/curegirl78

If you aren’t seeing The Evil Twin whipping out the finest dance moves to 80’s classics on the dance floor with her almost-identical twin sister (The Good Twin, of course) you can find her behind the decks spinning classic alternative dance music. From Ministry to Morrissey The Evil Twin brings fun and energy to any dance party. Currently, she’s a resident at Subversion at the Vollrath alongside DJ Caroline.

DJ Bad Faerie

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/iikyaan

When the Bad Faerie walks into the room, the whole room notices. Her loud, boisterous and fun energy is addictive – and when she spins, her sounds are too. With a passion for dance music, Bad Faerie spins rare and unique remixes of classic new wave, electro, house, industrial and soul. An eclectic woman, just like her musical tastes, she can be found DJing house parties, some if Indy’s finest house nights, and dark alternative dance parties. She also has her own body products business, which you can learn about in our retailer guide.

DJ MicroMachine

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/iamphoenix776

Coming out of the blue from Los Angeles, MicroMachine is the newest addition to the Indianapolis DJ crew. With a smooth mix of classic and contemporary dark dance tracks, MM brings short stature and attitude to the decks. We’re looking forward to seeing her skills grow and her gigs multiply!

DJ Jin-XS

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/djjinxs

For the last several years, Jin-XS has become a recognizable face in the Indianapolis DJ spectrum, especially as an up and coming goth/industrial/EBM DJ, with a focus on both the music selection and the artistry involved in DJ mixing. Jin-XS spent much of his youth and teens in the rave and hip hop undergrounds, but he truly began his own musical journey way back in 1999 in Denver, when a cousin taught him the ins and outs of using DJ equipment. Around this time be also began teaching himself a variety of music software. By 2003, he had begun his work with instrumental production, as well as DJing itself, and continues to the present, spinning an eclectic mix of genres.

DJ Gir

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/whatdoestherstandfor

One of the co-promoters of Crash, a monthly event that celebrates electronic music in all it’s forms, DJ Gir has gotten a name around the city for being earnest, hard working and passionate about music. From CD’s to vinyl, Gir has a broad taste in music that he is willing to share anytime, anyplace. Whether spinning alongside friend and co-DJ Jin-XS at Crash, or playing the tunes at the Naptown Rollergirl bouts,

DJ Spectre

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.alyda.com/sanctuary/aboutus.htm

Indianapolis based DJ Spectre has been DJi'ng dark music, booking bands and producing club events around the Midwest since 1994. Previous residencies include The Razor, Venom, Asylum, Bedlam, and Taboo. For booking, Spectre can be reached at djspectre at hotmail.com.

DJ Andy Austin

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.djandyaustin.com/

Andy Austin is a legend of the Indianapolis scene. In the 80’s Andy played in various regional underground bands, playing new wave and rock around the country. 89’ kicked off Andy’s DJ career, where he created successful events like Dance Clubbed and Boing* at the Vogue, residency’s at legendary hot spots like the Mirage, and rave parties which traveled called Twitch. Andy spins at various venues throughout Indianapolis, taking part in Indy’s Pride festivals and a charity DJ for countless AIDS/HIV benefits. He’s now back as a resident, with a weekly Sunday night at the club that gave him his name – Propaganda at the Vogue.

Phantom Watson

Promoter

Muncie

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/phantom_watson

The Muncie Scene: http://themunciescene.com/

Phantom is a self described "Homeless, backpack-toting, urban-exploring, concert-running, dumpster-diving, community-work-doing, webmastering, computer programming, vegetarian, Buddhist, Taoist, Ball State computer science ex-student," who puts his energy into the college town of Muncie. Whether booking shows for all types of bands at various venues around town (for the likes of Voltaire, etc), organizing activities for Food Not Bombs and other related groups, or hanging from the ceiling at a regional play piercing event, Phantom is always seeking the new ways to explore the dark community, and is always one of the first hands to reach out to greet a new face. His tall, skinny, dreadlocked figure is often seen in Muncie and Indianapolis, at events ranging from concerts, dj gigs, and fetish events.

DJ Greg Roper

DJ

Indianapolis

Myspace: http://myspace/gregroper

Greg has been a stable in the Indy scene since the mid-80s — whether riding his old motorcycle or rocking out to everything from Social D to Front 242, if you hung out in Broad Ripple you knew Roper. Greg made his name as a DJ in the Indy scene, spinning at the infamous Resurrection dance night at The Patio (RIP). With the creation of Mutiny! at the Casba, we were able to drag Roper out of "DJ retirement" and back into the slimelight. Greg is once again packing the floors at various clubs in Indy, playing his unique mix of old school punk, industrial and alternative classics.

DJ Freeze Etch

DJ

South Bend

http://www.myspace.com/freezeetch

DJ Freeze Etch has been packing dance floors in the Hoosier state since the creation of Axis of Evil in Bloomington (now Chapel Perilous). With eclectic sets ranging from the newest IDM and industrial to rare gems by neo-folk gods and crooning dark songwriters like Nick Cave. Currently living in South Bend, he makes an effort to guest DJ when possible in Indianapolis, Bloomington, and other fair cities. FE doesn’t only spin other’s music, but he creates his own, under the same name. Learn more about the original works of Freeze Etch in the band section.

DJ DayDream

DJ

Lebanon

http://www.myspace.com/stephanieisdjdaydream

http://www.myspace.com/itspartytimeinlebanon

One of the most eclectic new wave DJ’s in the community, DJ Daydream spins a mix of alternative and popular alternative retro jams. Being one half of It’s Partytime! DJ Services, which she shares the reigns with her partner DJ Nightmare, and having a family keeps her busy in both worlds of the underground and the above ground. Having spun at various nights throughout Indianapolis, and a regular at pretty much “anything 80’s” you’ll find Daydream spinning everything from Skinny Puppy to Michael Jackson.

DJ Nightmare

DJ

Lebanon

http://www.myspace.com/brianisdjnightmare

http://www.myspace.com/itspartytimeinlebanon

The other half of DJ Daydream – an alternative DJ duo – DJ Nightmare has promoted such successful events as Retroactiv, a bi-weekly alternative dance night at the legendary Melody Inn, as well as guest DJing at other events in the scene. An unmatched passion for music drives Nightmare, who also co-owns It’s Partytime DJ Services, an eclectic new wave/alternative company that provides DJ services to special events

DJ Lothair

DJ

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/perilousbloomington

Lothair has been a regular in the Indiana goth scene for years, attending various club nights and dancing and drinking the night away. With the change of hand’s with southern Indiana’s longest running club night, Axis of Evil, Lothair, along with friend Matt, took control of the reigns and created Chapel Perlious, which continues to provide quality monthly dance parties to the dark crowd in Indiana’s finest college town, Bloomington.

DJ Rony

DJ

Indianapolis

Rony has been active in the dark scene, as well as the game scene, for many years – making a name for himself in the geek and goth world, he’s always seeking the latest and greatest EBM, synthpop, and industrial tracks. A traveler, you’ll frequently see him at other gigs throughout the Midwest, and always playing the hottest and crunchiest EBM that he can get his hands on.

Mister E DJ

DJ

Indianapolis

Having ran some of the most successful and long running dark dance parties in Indianapolis Mister E DJ is a staple in the Indianapolis scene. Out of towners may have heard him spin in the likes of Louisville and Dayton, while locals have also heard his jams as the first DJ for the Naptown Rollergirls. He’s spun with the likes of the Cruxshadows and more. Taking time to concentrate on family he spins occasionally at various club nights in Indianapolis.

Eden Productions

Promoter

Indianapolis

http://www.myspace.com/edenpromotions

Since 2005 Eden Productions has been a staple of underground event’s in Indianapolis. Manned by Chris Conner, Eden has been booking club nights and special events in Indianapolis that cater to the alternative scene. Eden Productions has worked with the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Cruxshadows, Razed in Black, Shiny Toy Guns, Combichrist, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, and local favorites like Seven Mile Radius, Form 30 and Xenocult.