SoHo’s iconic Mercer Hotel has always been synonymous with discriminating style and unparalleled quality; and its (literally) underground nightclub, subMercer, is no exception to setting that benchmark. Fastidious DJ bookings are the uncompromising vision of its director, Gabby Mejia, who now turns her attention to amplifying the subMercer’s appeal with the debut of its eponymous music label, cleverly subtitled, 'The Underground Series' (pun intended), which seeks to bridge the underground music scene to a wider audience and keep NYC at the forefront of cutting edge music.
Refreshingly, it is also a departure from the ubiquitous boutique hotel lounge CD compilation of mainstream songs. 'TUS' is set to feature original content from NYC’s most notable underground dance music producers - on vinyl as a stamp of acoustic integrity for DJs and audiophiles alike.
For the label’s inaugural edition, they enlist the incredible production talent of NY underground luminaries, Marcos Cabral and Eli Escobar - both regular mainstays at subMercer. A respected veteran of NYC’s dance scene, Marcos Cabral, is also widely known for his duo, Runaway, and its record label, On The Prowl, as well as for his vast connections with distinguished record labels across the globe. A native New Yorker, Eli Escobar, has steadily built a name for himself over the years as one of the city’s most well-versed and dexterous turntablists. With his impressive catalogue of song production and remixes for famous artists, he has duly earned his title as “NY’s Finest.”
In keeping with the recent resurgence and evolution of deep house, both artists have laced their voluptuous beats with the sensual female vocals of Lindsay Mound and another beloved subMercer DJ resident, Lindsey Caldwell. The result is an irresistible affair - the kind of seduction that could only go down in a hotel.