Karl Almaria
From identifying a Bob James song in an elevator, performing an air guitar riff to a Led Zeppelin song, singing along with the latest Auto Zone TV commercial, to dropping the latest underground house cut, Karl Almaria is all about enjoying music. Karl loves a wide range of music, but living in Chicago almost all of his life has given him the opportunity to witness the evolution of house music over the years from its local early stages to the worldwide sound it is now. Today, Karl Almaria can be found not only enjoying house music, but living it as well.
Whether it’s spinning alone, at a bar for 15 people, or at an event for 1500 people, Karl is simply a DJ at heart that enjoys it all. “Yeah, there’s nothing like creating a vibe and connecting with a receptive crowd … but there’s also something special about connecting with the music alone.†In the early days, Karl was content listening to mix tapes, collecting records, and spinning at home. It wasn’t long before others took notice and he began playing out on a regular basis. 10+ years DJ experience, a creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have now taken him to DJ gigs in 17 states in the US and have earned him an ever-growing booking schedule - including several residencies in his hometown of Chicago and beyond. Karl currently co-hosts (with John Mork of The Sound Republic) Sizzled - a successful monthly house night held at Lava Chicago [www.sizzledchicago.com].
Karl also heads up house record label, Bunchlox Music. The imprint’s consistent quality releases have quickly created an international following. Like DJing, Karl’s great ear for music has been successful in selecting the best of both established and up-and-coming producers. Bunchlox Music has been one of the first labels to sign artists such as Avondale Music Society, Jake Childs, Jazzy Eyewear, Jonn Hawley, The Sound Republic, and Southern Roots. “If it’s good, it’s good … and people will feel it, no matter whose name is on the record.â€
Along with DJing and running Bunchlox, Karl has also been focusing on production. His original tracks and remixes have found their way into many DJ’s sets (including Derrick Carter, Diz, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, and Raoul Belmans) and have become the subject of track IDs in many underground house circles. Karl has released tracks on Hudd Traxx, Guess Who?, and Red Brunette. He is currently working on many more original and remix projects. “I never thought that I would ever say this, but I might enjoy producing just as much as I enjoy DJing.†Enjoying the music more than ever, Karl is showing no signs of slowing down. Moving forward, Karl Almaria and Bunchlox Music are two names you will continue to hear much more from!
Mixes For Download:
KarlAlmaria.DJRemedy.MidwayStrangers_SundayBrunchlox001_05.1 7.09
KarlAlmaria_LiveOnWNUR_05.18.09
KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio005_05.19.09
KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio004_05.12.09
KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio003_05.05.09
KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio002_04.28.09
KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio001_04.21.09
KarlAlmaria_Jackrabbit
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_03.13.09
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_02.06.09
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_10.10.08
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_01.09.09
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_12.01.07
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_05.03.08
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Set1-Downtempo)_12.12.08
KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Set2-House)_12.12.08
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