House Of Glass: Mike "Agent X" Clark (Detroit), Rissa Garcia

The Usual Suspects present: HOUSE of GLASS w/ DJs *** MIKE CLARK AGENT X - (Detroit) - full bio below Architect of Detroit's Urban House "Beatdown" sound! (Strictly Beatdown, Underground Resistance, Nite Groove, Happy, Simply Soul, Planet E, GotSoul, Third Ear) *** RISSA GARCIA - (NYC) - full bio below (Dancing Room Only, Nightclild, LV, Plastik People, Rhythm & Culture) *** TONY DI ANGELIS (Fast Life, Nervous, Lets Techno, Detention, Tronic) *** SPEEDŸ (Funhouse NYC) *** CHRIS LEWIS (DMN NYC) IN THE LOUNGE: *** HEATHER HEART (Under One Sky, Church of Space) *** FREAKY FRANK (Strong Island Underground) and your host: *** DESTRO 187 (Techno Parade, Hard Electronic, AXA Lab Music) 8PM - 4AM 21+ w/ ID KEYBAR 143 Troutman St, Brooklyn Mike Clark AGENT X (Detroit) A true Detroit house music legend whose roots extend back to the dawn of house music and techno, Mike Clark came of age traveling back and forth to attend Chicago’s legendary Warehouse nightclub while also studying and absorbing the techniques of the era’s pioneering DJs, including Ken Collier, Tony Humphries and Larry Levan. A founding father of Detroit’s “Beatdown” urban house sound, Mike Clark has worked with a slew of notable dance labels, including Underground Resistance, Nite Groove, Happy, Simply Soul, Planet E, GotSoul, Third Ear as well as his own imprint Strictly Beatdown. Over the years Mike has taken his sound around the globe, playing as far away as Japan while regularly delivering beatdowns across the pond. Rooted in jazz traditions and Motown funk, Mike’s signature sound also leans on heavy rhythmic basslines and floor stomping kicks. If you want to experience an authentic Detroit house music beatdown, don't miss Mike on Aug 16th! Rissa Garcia (NYC) Rissa Garcia is a celebrated New York house DJ and producer, widely regarded as a driving force within NYC's underground dance music scene. Influenced by her Staten Island upbringing and the legendary atmosphere of clubs like Vinyl, Rissa’s career has been shaped by a deep connection to House Music, fueling her passion for crafting immersive experiences on dance floors across the city and beyond. Over nearly two decades, Rissa has earned her place among the greats, regularly rocking storied venues such at Ceilo, Good Room, Output, Elsewhere and Avant Gardner, while playing alongside icons such as Danny Tenaglia, Tony Humphries, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dope and Todd Terry, among others. Praised for her ability to seamlessly blend house, funk, soul, classics and beyond, Rissa's sets reflect a nuanced mastery designed to move bodies and unite spirits. Her work with NightChild Records, relaunched in 2018, showcases her commitment to advancing house music’s artistry. With a catalog approaching 100 releases - including collaborations with legends like Todd Terry - her label has become a hub for soulful, high-quality productions. Her releases also appear on distinguished labels like Plastik People, Rhythm & Culture, LW, Jackdat, King Street and Cosmic Disco, among others.