“Olive T show(s) a command of house and techno of all eras that is so fluent it can seem offhanded, and she weaves in plenty else, besides.” - Michaelangelo Matos, The New Yorker
“Although there has been a recent rise of a new Black and queer vanguard in the NYC electronic music world, there have always been people holding it down for the Black community. Olive T is one of the unsung heroes of the last decade in NYC clubbing who is finally starting to get their dues.” - Turtle Bugg, Resident Advisor
“Anyone who has been a regular on the dancefloors of New York City these last few years will likely be familiar with the sounds of Olive T.”
- DJ Mag
“Olive T, the well-loved New York DJ, spent the pandemic honing her production skills, and it shows.” - Matt Mcdermott, Resident Advisor
Sorry Records is happy to welcome beloved long-time staple of the NYC dance undergound Olive T for her sophomore release Birdin in Space — two new cuts full of ethereal synths, jacking grooves, spacey swirls, and cathartic release complete with remixes courtesy of two of our favorite producers from the Canadian techno underground -- Montreal's beloved Martyn Bootyspoon (Fractal Fantasy, LuckyMe, Haus of Altr) and Vancouver acid techno queen Overland (Sweat Equity, Naive, Cin Cin, Planet Euphorique).
You may know Olive T through her fantastic and prolific DJ work in NYC and beyond as well as her acclaimed self-released productions and releases/contributions via outlets such as Allergy Season & Discwoman’s Physically Sick series, Jubilee's Magic City imprint, New Orleans collective Trax Only, San Diego’s Banquet Records, Lychee’s label/zine Spontaneous Affinity, and the Fatherhood (Physical Therapy + Michael Magnan) curated mix comp for NYC house institution Nervous Records.
She’s a long time resident of Brooklyn’s The Lot Radio, resident at NYC institution Nowadays, early Discwoman affiliate, and has shared bills with folks like Honey Dijon, Acemo, Erykah Badu, Yaeji, Lauren Flax, Nitzer Ebb, Minimal Violence, Josey Rebelle, Shanti Celeste, Ash Lauryn, Norm Talley, Kai Alcé, Tedd Patterson, Turtle Bugg, Volvox, Rachel Noon, Umfang, Physical Therapy, Galcher Lustwerk, quest?onmarq, Dax J, The Carry Nation, Mike Simonetti, Patrick Russell, and Mike Servito.
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released October 1, 2021
Written, produced, mixed by Olive T
Remixes by Overland and Martyn Bootyspoon
Art by Olive T
Mastered by Mike Millrain
supported by 45 fans who also own “Birdin In Space EP w/ Martyn Bootyspoon & Overland remixes [SR45]”
All the tracks are great but Stepper is the standout for me! pounding syncopated kicks, rolling handdrums and playful sample work, dancefloor destroyer. Jack G.
The frenetic fourth installment of the infamous Secret Rave series features contributions by Voytek, Kreggo + Textasy, Local Group and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 13, 2018